When Joanna Jedrzejczyk laid her gloves on the octagon floor at UFC 275, fighters reacted with shock and sadness.
As impressive as Zhang Weili’s knockout was in Saturday’s pay-per-view card, there was immediate concern for Jedrzejczyk’s well-being – and emotional tribute after her decision.
Here’s what fighters had to say about Jedrzejczyk’s retirement in the cage after UFC 275.
@joannamma my favorite female fighter of all time. My heart is so sad right now. Thank you for everything Joanna Champion, you made our sport better. Crying with you tonight #ufc275
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) June 12, 2022
Congratulations @joannamma on your retirement #alwaysachamp #UFC275
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) June 12, 2022
Thank you @joannamma #UFC275
— tim means (@MeansTim) June 12, 2022
Thank you, JJ!
— Diana Belbiță (@DianaBelbita) June 12, 2022
We love you❤#UFC275
Hell of a career. Shout out to JJ
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) June 12, 2022
Ohh nooo
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) June 12, 2022
JJ is hands down one of the greatest to ever live!!! Thank you for what you’ve given to the sport!!!#UFC275 #fairwell
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) June 12, 2022
Amazing career @joannamma thank you for all the fun fights, always a fan! Wishing you well in this next chapter in your life #ufc275
— Raquel Pennington (@RockyPMMA) June 12, 2022
Thank you @joannamma! #UFC275
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) June 12, 2022
All the best to you In your future champ @joannamma #UFC275
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) June 12, 2022
JJ the women’s GOAT #UFC275
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) June 12, 2022
Thank you @joannamma a champion a legend.
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) June 12, 2022
What a career @joannamma
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) June 12, 2022
such an awesome human being
That was an honor to be one of the witness your GREAT career @joannamma
— Charles 'DoBronxs' Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) June 12, 2022
Thank you#UFC275
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