Zhang Weili was the former UFC women’s strawweight champion and is the first UFC champion from China. Her elite and exciting striking skills have made her a fan favourite, and she’s often at the top of the UFC odds board when they place bets at online sportsbooks.
Weili is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Valentina Shevchenko in November at UFC 322 in her attempt to become a two-division UFC champion. See Weili’s MMA record, title, and career earnings below.
Zhang Weili MMA Record
| Wins | Finishes | Losses | Finish Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 19 | 4 | 73% |
Does Zhang Weili Have A Belt?
Weili was the former undisputed UFC women’s strawweight champion, relinquishing the title to pursue another title in the women’s flyweight division. She first won the title in August 2019 after knocking out Jessica Andrade.
In November 2022, Weili became a two-time champion after defeating Carla Esparza with a second-round rear-naked choke submission finish. She’s coming off a unanimous decision win over Tatiana Suarez in the co-main event of UFC 312 on Feb. 8 inside the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
How Much Does Zhang Weili Make per Fight?
Weili has a net worth of more than $4 million, with the majority of that figure earned through her fighting career. On average, she earns $360,000 with the UFC through her 11 fights under the Las Vegas-based promotion.
Who Did Zhang Weili Lose the Belt To?
Weili was defeated by Rose Namajunas in April 2021, suffering a first-round knockout loss. Namajunas caught her with a picture-perfect head kick that instantly sent Weili crashing down the mat before capping off the fight with a few more punches.
Seven months after that loss, Weili challenged Namajunas in an immediate rematch for the title, but once again suffered a loss; this time, it was a split decision.
What Type of Fighter Is Zhang Weili?
Weili is a striker with a solid Muay Thai background. She developed a deep love for combat sports when she was six years old and started training in Sanda and Chinese wrestling before eventually picking up the Art of the Eight Limbs.
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