China’s Zhang Weili became UFC women’s strawweight champion for a second time at the UFC 281 co-main event at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday. Photo: Jeff Bottari/VCG

Zhang locks Carla Esparza of the U.S. with a rear-naked choke in a scramble to win the contest at the 1:05 minute of round 2. Photo: Jeff Bottari/VCG

Zhang lands a strike on Esparza after contesting a scramble. Jamie Squire/VCG

Zhang grapples with Esparza of the U.S. during round 1. Photo: Frank Franklin II/VCG

Zhang exchanges strikes with Esparza. Photo: Jeff Bottari/VCG

Esparza blocks a kick from Zhang during the fight. Photo: Chris Unger/VCG

Zhang celebrates after defeating Esparza. Photo: Jamie Squire/VCG

Zhang performs a backflip to celebrate her winning. Photo: Cooper Neill/VCG