- Zhang Weili is the reigning UFC Women's Strawweight champion.
- Weili holds an MMA record of 25 wins and three losses.
- Weili's next opponent is Tatiana Suarez on Feb. 8 at UFC 312.
Zhang Weili has fended off the challenge of fellow Chinese fighter Yan Xioanan in their UFC 300 co-main event bout to successfully defend her UFC Women’s Strawweight title. It was her second world title defense and fourth consecutive victory.
This incredible performance and dominance from ‘Magnum’ further boosted his name as one of the favorites in online sports betting through the UFC odds. Who should face the Chinese MMA superstar next?
When Is Zhang Weili’s Next Fight?
Weili’s next opponent is number one-ranked divisional contender Tatiana Suarez for her third championship defense on Feb. 8 at UFC 312, which goes down inside the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
They will co-headline the second PPV event of 2025, and Weili hopes to extend her reign in the 115-pound weight class with another victory.
Zhang Weili MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 25-3
- Wins by TKO/KO: 11
- Wins by submission: 8
- Wins by decision: 6
- Striking accuracy: 48%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 5.79
- Significant strikes absorbed: 4.06
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 1.97
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.45
- Significant strikes defense: 53%
- Takedown defense: 67%
- Knockdown average: 0.30
- Average fight time: 11:02
Zhang Weili Notable Wins
Weili has won nine of her 11 UFC bouts, beating Danielle Taylor, Jessica Aguilar, Tecia Torres, Jessica Andrade, Joana Jedzejczyk (twice), Carla Esparza Amanda Lemos, and Xioanan. The lone opponent that Weili has yet to beat is Rose Namajunas, whom she lost twice, one via knockout and one via split decision.
Zhang Weili UFC Earnings
Weili’s total UFC earnings are around $2.9 million, with the biggest pay she received was during her title fight with Lemos, where she took home $1.1 million. This cumulative salary of Weili is not inclusive of sponsor deals and any brand partnerships.
Zhang Weili Team and Corner
Weili’s preparation has two stages – during the start of her training camp, she spends her time in Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA in Phuket, Thailand, where coach George Hickman, Frank Hickman, Andrew Wood and Alex Schild oversee Weili’s preparation in Asia.
When the fight is fast approaching, Weili flies to Fight Ready Team in Arizona to finish her training camp under the guidance of her long-time BJJ coach Pedro Jordao and former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo. They are also part of her corner during fights.
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