Just a month after announcing her retirement, former UFC champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk has admitted she could return to the cage if a female 'BMF' title was on the line.
Jedrzejczyk, 34, retired from fighting after being knocked out by Zhang Weili at UFC 275 in June. It marked her second consecutive loss to Zhang, having been brutally disfigured by her rival in their first meeting two years ago - a bout that is widely considered the greatest female fight in MMA history.
However, the Pole has seemingly backtracked on her decision to call it quits just over a month on from her supposed final contest, telling MMA Fighting that she could return if the UFC creates another symbolic 'BMF' title for the women's side of the promotion. “Maybe I could come back for the female BMF title,” Jedrzejczyk said
Jorge Masvidal won the 'BMF" title against Nate Diaz in 2019 but has yet to ever fight again for the belt. Jedrzejczyk admitted that she couldn't think of many worthy opponents for her if a female "BMF' belt was on the line. “Look, I am retired but in the future, maybe I would fight for the ‘BFMF’ [belt]. I don’t know, there’s not that many ‘BFMF’, real O.G. female fighters left.”
Immediately after he loss to Zhang, Jedrzejczyk said she decided to retire as she wants to become a mother and a businesswoman. Since leaving her gloves in the Octagon, the former champion has been busy, travelling to Europe and Las Vegas for UFC international fight week. Even if she doesn't fight again, Jedrzejczyk is still hopeful of working with the UFC by providing commentary or analysis.
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"I’ve been busy," she added. "After Singapore, I got back home for six nights only. After my fight, I went to Europe for six days, then Las Vegas for three days, so I haven’t had time to sit and think about my retirement and my life in general. I’m happy, but it’s still hard. It’s hard for me to digest.
"I want to stick with the UFC. I’m looking forward to sitting down with Dana White to talk about my future, what I could possibly do for the UFC and the fans because there’s no sport without fans. I’m very happy to be around the fans, and I definitely see myself doing something with the UFC, broadcasting, commentating, just being around."
