Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk Odds: Bettors Hammering Underdog Jedrzejczyk in Anticipated Rematch
Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk Odds: Bettors Hammering Underdog Jedrzejczyk in Anticipated Rematch
It's finally arrived. One of the most highly-anticipated rematches in women's MMA is here at UFC 275 on Saturday as Zhang Weili takes on Joanna Jedrzejczyk for a second time. So, that means we're breaking down Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk odds.
The first Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk fight took place in 2020 and resulted in a split decision victory for Zhang Weili. It was a great fight as both fighters traded heavy blows, but it ended up being more memorable for the visuals that came from the post-fight scene.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk, following a 5-round slugfest, suffered a hematoma in her head, causing massive swelling and resulting in tons of memes and valid concerns about her health. In the end, the swelling eventually went down and she was fine, but the fight is forever remembered for her appearance after the final bell.
So, what do Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk odds say about the rematch? Well, somewhat unsurprisingly, Zhang Weili is a slight favorite to win on Saturday night at UFC 275. However, the betting public seems to disagree.
Jedrzejczyk, an always-popular fighter, has taken a massive amount of bets leading up to the fight and has been backed by over 3/4 of bets, despite Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk odds favoring her opponent.
Who should you be betting on in this one? let's take a look at Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk odds to find out.
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Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Zhang Weili | -165 | 62.3% |
| Joanna Jedrzejczyk | +150 | 40% |
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As you can see above, Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk odds are pretty even when it comes to the UFC 275 rematch on Saturday.
That makes a lot of sense seeing as the last fight was so close but Zhang Weili did come out on top. However, Weili needs to win this fight to prove she's still on top of her game.
Zhang Weili comes into Saturday's fight after two tough losses to Rose Namajunas. The first lost to Thug Rose came at the expense of her strawweight title as a Namajunas kick caught Weili flush and ended the fight in the first round.
In their second bout, Namajunas dominated from start to finish and secured a victory by split decision.
As for Joanna Jedrzejczyk, she hasn't fought since UFC 248 when she lost to Weili.
Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk odds have Weili has a -165 favorite, implying a 62.3% chance she wins. Those same Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk odds have Jedrzejczyk at +150.
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Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk Odds - Betting Breakdown
| Fighter | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|
| Zhang Weili | 23% | 21% |
| Joanna Jedrzejczyk | 77% | 79% |
So, while Zhang Weili vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk odds may favor Weili, it's clear that the betting public doesn't see the fight going that way.
Not only are 77% of all bets on Joanna Jedrzejczyk to win at UFC 275 on Saturday, but 79% of the money is also backing her. That means only 23% of bets and 21% of the money is behind Weili, who won their last fight.
A few things go into this. Zhang Weili isn't a beloved UFC fighter, despite never showing anything but class in the octagon. And Joanna Jedrzejczyk has become somewhat of a fan favorite. Add those factors to Zhang Weili's two straight losses and you get a perfect storm.