Joanna Jedrzejczyk closer to return with ‘clear head’

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MIAMI – It’s been two years since Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s final battle, however simply because she hasn’t competed doesn’t imply she hasn’t been busy.

“My life just isn’t solely about combating,” Jedrzejczyk, who launched a biographic movie throughout her time away, instructed MMA Junkie whereas attending Eagle FC 46. “Individuals who know me from again within the days, they know that I’m busy with so many passions, hobbies, jobs. I’ve liked to work since I used to be a bit woman, so I used to be all the time busy. I run my firms, I run my initiatives, my basis, and perhaps you didn’t see me combating and also you haven’t seen me combating for twenty-four months, however I used to be actually busy doing stuff largely in Poland.”

Other than the occasional go to to American Prime Workforce, Jedrzejczyk (16-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) hasn’t been all that centered on MMA – till now. The previous UFC strawweight champion is able to get again within the and mentioned she “is likely to be combating very quickly.”

In opposition to whom? Properly, that half isn’t settled. However she is aware of what she needs.

“I see myself going through massive names solely – Rose Namajunas, Carla Esparza or (Zhang Weili),” Jedrzejczyk mentioned. “Everyone knows Carla Esparza is subsequent to face the champion, Rose Namajunas. So there’s (Zhang Weili) ready on me.”

Requested if she believes that’s the battle to make, Jedrzejczyk merely replied, “Would possibly occur.”

Weili and Jedrzejczyk placed on the Fight of the Year and one of many biggest bouts ever on March 7, 2020, which then-champion Weili won by split decision to retain the 115-pound title. Maybe a direct rematch would’ve been made if not for the COVID-19 pandemic taking on the world shortly after.

That contributed to Jedrzejczyk remaining out of motion and focusing her power on different private enterprise. If all goes proper, Jedrzejczyk will get the Weili rematch quickly as one in all two bouts she hopes to have this yr.

After specializing in private enterprise and being out of motion for therefore lengthy, combating is again to being a precedence.

“I actually took time for myself as a lady, as a enterprise girl, and I’m very pleased with it,” Jedrzejczyk mentioned. “So now I’ve a transparent head and powerful coronary heart, and I’m able to battle.”