Preface
The "national derby" between Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan has undoubtedly become the most high-profile focus in the current MMA circle. However, the hiccup between the two at the press conference not only caused an uproar, but also added countless suspense to the match. What's going on, and what's the story behind it? Let's find out!
One: Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan are about to face off in a Chinese internal UFC strawweight world title fight
UFC women's strawweight gold belt powerhouse Wei Li is about to face an unusual challenger - fellow Chinese athlete Yan Xiaonan. Dubbed the pinnacle of China's internal "national derby", this will undoubtedly be one of the most high-profile spots in the UFC arena this year.
Zhang Weili, a name that is now a household name, can be said to represent the pride of the entire Asian MMA. Born into a martial arts family, she won the UFC strawweight belt and was once named MMA Woman of the Year for her outstanding strength and stunning record. Her achievements have not only won glory for China, but also set off a new climax for the entire Asian MMA.
And Yan Xiaonan, who played against Zhang Weili, is also an extraordinary Chinese player. The Muay Thai champion-turned-Yan Xiaonan was truly impressive at last year's UFC 288, knocking out his fourth-ranked opponent in just one round. Although her resume is not comparable to Zhang Weili, her inner fighting spirit and championship dream are not inferior to anyone at all.
This intra-Chinese "national derby" will undoubtedly be the most high-profile fight in the UFC this year. The two Chinese girls duke it out in the ring will not only bring the ultimate viewing experience to all Chinese UFC fans, but will also cause an uproar. Who will win the title in the end? Will Zhang Weili continue to be the king, or will Yan Xiaonan set off stormy waves? Let us wait and see this shocking "national derby"!
Two: A vignette at the press conference caused an uproar
This high-profile intra-Chinese "national derby" is about to kick off, but at the press conference, the two players staged a discordant episode, which sparked heated discussions among netizens.
I saw Zhang Weili preparing to wave a brand-new national flag with great interest at the press conference, and her eyes seemed to be flashing with confidence and determination to win the championship. She enthusiastically stretched out her hand to Yan Xiaonan, who is also a Chinese player, hoping to hold high this flag of national prestige with her.
However, the camera captured Yan Xiaonan's other reaction. I saw that the Muay Thai champion-turned-female general looked solemn and even a little nervous, and even ignored Zhang Weili's invitation and left the press conference directly.
This scene can't help but make people think about it. Could it be that there is some indescribable contradiction between the two Chinese players? Or is it that Yan Xiaonan is just being held back by the tremendous pressure in front of him and has no time to take care of anything else? Or is there some kind of undercurrent between the two that we don't know about?
This little episode quickly sparked heated discussions among netizens. Some people condemned Yan Xiaonan's behavior as "not grand enough", and believed that she should join hands with Zhang Weili to hold high the national flag, so as to show the unity image of Chinese players. Others defended Yan Xiaonan, saying that she might just focus on the game and have no time to care about anything else.
All kinds of speculation and assertions followed, pushing this otherwise tepid press conference into the storm. People are not sure exactly what is going on, but they have begun to fantasize about all possible scripts. This undoubtedly adds more suspense and highlights to this high-profile "national derby".
Is there really a gap between the two Chinese female players? Or is it just a coincidental misunderstanding? Let's wait and see what kind of turbulence this vignette at the press conference will set off!
Three: Zhang Weili's explanation sparked more controversy
At the press conference, the scene episode between Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan undoubtedly made the whole network boil. There has been a lot of speculation about the reasons behind this, but there has never been a satisfactory answer. It wasn't until Zhang Weili herself spoke out and explained that netizens finally woke up from a dream.
Zhang Weili admitted frankly in the video that when she sincerely invited Yan Xiaonan to pull up the national flag together, the other party showed a cold and even "fierce look", directly ignored her kindness, and left the scene.
This statement immediately sparked a heated discussion among netizens. Some people indignantly rebuked Yan Xiaonan for "too small a pattern", believing that she dared to ignore Zhang Weili's kindness so much, which was simply "embarrassing the face of the Chinese". These people believe that even if you are opponents on the field, you should show the image of solidarity and mutual assistance in China on such a major occasion.
However, many people also stood up to defend Yan Xiaonan. They believe that as a professional player, Yan Xiaonan's attention at this moment is probably focused on the upcoming competition, and he has no time to care about anything else. She just wanted to devote herself to the preparation as soon as possible, and she did not mean to offend Zhang Weili. This explanation also makes many people feel quite reasonable.
What's more, he even directly accused Zhang Weili of hypocritically recruiting black for herself, and at the same time, she was also needlessly recruiting black for Yan Xiaonan. They believe that Zhang Weili does not need to be so careful, because it is just some inconsequential trifle.
The controversy intensified, and netizens began to attack each other as if they had been ignited. Some people are upset about Zhang Weili, and some people are upset about Yan Xiaonan. The two sides face each other, eager to crush each other.
How will this turmoil end? Does Yan Xiaonan really mean to ignore Zhang Weili? Or is this just a misunderstanding? Let's wait and see if this controversy can be resolved in future matches!
Four: The fermentation of the situation has been on the hot search, and the relationship between the two parties is actually harmonious
This high-profile "national derby" in China, a small episode that appeared at the press conference, caused an uproar and appeared on the major hot search lists. However, just when everyone was talking, an unexpected scene appeared - the relationship between the two parties turned out to be so close.
Shortly after the press conference, witnesses filmed Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan meeting backstage. Seeing the two smiling at each other, Zhang Weili even took the initiative to give Yan Xiaonan a warm hug, with an unimaginably intimate expression. This is in stark contrast to the previous scene.
Was it just a misunderstanding, or was there a deep sisterhood between the two in the first place? What kind of story is hidden behind this scene?
Until then, there had been dissenting voices online. Some people think that Yan Xiaonan is "too small" and even ignores Zhang Weili's warm invitation, which is undoubtedly a stain on the image of Chinese players. But there are also people who defend Yan Xiaonan, saying that she is just focusing on the upcoming game and not deliberately ignoring it.
However, when the moment when the two parties hugged intimately backstage was exposed, all doubts and suspicions suddenly disappeared. Speculation began that perhaps the two Chinese players already had a deep personal relationship, but there were just a few hiccups at the press conference.
This undoubtedly adds a bit of suspense to this much-watched "national derby". What kind of story exists between the two, and are they real "enemies", or have they become close friends?
Just when netizens were speculating, this originally tepid little thing turned out to be a hot topic of discussion on the whole network. It can be said that this "national flag dispute" not only did not have any negative impact on Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan, but boosted the popularity of this "national derby" and completely ignited the attention and expectations of the whole people.
Let's wait and see what kind of wonderful showdown this pair of Chinese "sisters" will stage in the ring!
epilogue
In this era of focusing on personal value, the intimate interaction between Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan has undoubtedly set a good example for us. Whether in the ring or in life, we should uphold the spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance and convincing people with morality. I believe that in this Chinese "national derby", whoever wins will surely win glory for our country, which is the most important thing. Let's cheer for the two female generals together!