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Martin Domin

Weili Zhang's message to rivals after stunning UFC title win over Jessica Andrade

The UFC's newest star Weili Zhang issued a warning to her rivals after stunning Jessica Andrade.

Zhang needed a little more than 40 seconds to stop Andrade in Shenzhen and become the new strawweight champion.

The Chinese star, in just her fifth fight with the promotion, landed bludgeoning knees early in the fight before a right hand sent Andrade to the canvas.

Zhang followed up on the ground but referee Leon Roberts was quick to dive in.

Zhang celebrates her victory over Andrade (Zuffa LLC)

And the new champion said: "My name is Zhang Weili. I’m from China. Remember me!

“Last time, when I was in Beijing I made a commitment that I was going to be the first Chinese champion and I made it.

"This is my style. This is how I do it, I'm an aggressive fighter."

Andrade won her title by beating Rose Namajunas in May this year and was making her first defence.

“I brought my belt in here to defend it [but] I wasn’t able to perform as I wished," she said. "Hopefully I get a chance to fight her again."

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