“The whole experience was like a refugee trying to leave.” Here are some of Weili Zhang’s comments on the road she took from China to Vegas for UFC 248.
"I think this fight has a deeper significance to me," Zhang told ESPN. "It is a fight for me and people battling all kinds of difficulties, not only the virus. All of us face difficulties, therefore it means a lot to us. It would be a great thing if I could help inspire them and give them confidence."
"I thought it was a dream," Zhang said. "I was like, 'Was that a dream? Was that real?' I didn't even know where to train or anything. Fortunately, I had two Thai coaches and they found a boxing gym to train and a place to stay. Once everything was settled, I felt a little bit relieved. The whole experience was like a refugee trying to leave."
"I knew nothing about Abu Dhabi, so I was really upset and stressed out," Zhang said. "Then I called my mom and told her I was upset. She told me there were a lot of people in China fighting the virus, and I shouldn't be the one complaining just because I needed to travel around. She said doctors and nurses didn't even have time to sleep, and I should be grateful and overcome the difficulties. My mom's words gave me a lot of confidence at that time."
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