Zhang Weili

In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhang.
Zhang Weili
Zhang in 2022
Born (1989-08-13) August 13, 1989 (age 35)
Handan, Hebei, China[1]
Native name张伟丽
Other namesMagnum
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight115 lb (52 kg; 8.2 st)
DivisionStrawweight (2013–present)
Flyweight (2016)
Reach63 in (160 cm)[2]
StyleSanda, Shaolin Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Shuai Jiao, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out ofBeijing, China
TeamBlack Tiger Fight Club
Fight Ready[3]
Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA[4][5]
Trainer
  • Xuejun Cai (MMA)[6]
  • Pedro Jordão (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)[7]
  • Chong Xie (Hyperarch Fascia Training)[8]
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Pedro Jordão[7]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins25
By knockout11
By submission8
By decision6
Losses3
By knockout1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Zhang Weili (Chinese: 张伟丽; pinyin: Zhāng Wěilì; born August 13, 1989) is a Chinese professional mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she is the current and two-time UFC Women's Strawweight Champion. A professional competitor since 2013, Zhang formerly competed for Kunlun Fight (KLF), where she was the KLF Women's Strawweight Champion. She is the first Asian UFC champion among women.[9] As of September 5, 2023, she is #2 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.[10]

  1. ^ "Zhang Weili | UFC". UFC.com. 14 September 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  2. ^ "Weili Zhang | UFC". www.ufc.com. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 2019-02-28.
  3. ^ "Eddie Cha: Ex-UFC champs Zhang Weili, Deiveson Figueiredo thriving with Fight Ready MMA". MMA Junkie. 15 October 2021.
  4. ^ "UFC 275: Zhang 'turned down' 5-round rematch, claims Jedrzejczyk". South China Morning Post. 10 May 2022.
  5. ^ "UFC: Zhang Weili already back training at Bangtao as she bids for belt". South China Morning Post. 16 June 2022.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference bjpenn.com was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ a b Burne, Kathrine (2 January 2023). "UFC World Champion Zhang Weili Promoted To BJJ Brown Belt". Jitsmagazine.com.
  8. ^ "Unlocking Optimal Performance and Recovery with Coach Chong Xie's Fascia-Centric Method". The Kerplunk. 27 March 2023.
  9. ^ Scott, Matthew (2024-08-30). "Profile | Unstoppable: Asia's first female UFC champion Zhang Weili's story told in gripping new documentary". Post Magazine.
  10. ^ "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2023-09-05.