When Is Zhang Weili’s Next Fight?

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China's Zhang Weili, left, fights Carla Esparza during the first round of a women's strawweight title bout in the UFC 281.
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Anatoly Pimentel @AnatolyPimentel Jan 17, 2024, 8:40 PM
  • Zhang Weili is the reigning UFC Women's Strawweight champion.
  • Weili is fresh off a dominant decision victory over Amanda Lemos.
  • Weili's next opponent is fellow Chinese MMA star Yan Xiaonan at UFC 300.

Zhang Weili has fended off the challenge from Amanda Lemos in their UFC 292 co-main event bout to defend her UFC Women’s Strawweight title successfully. It was not just an ordinary victory as she was able to set the new record for the most significant strikes landed in a women’s UFC fight with 228.

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 Chinese compatriot Yan Xiaonan, the No. 2-ranked divisional contender, as they are scheduled to fight on April 13 at UFC 300 for the UFC women’s strawweight title. It will be Weili’s second title defense in her second reign as the 115-pound queen.

Zhang Weili MMA Record and Statistics

  • MMA record: 24-3
  • Wins by TKO/KO: 11
  • Wins by submission: 8
  • Wins by decision: 5
  • 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 seven of his nine UFC bouts, beating Danielle Taylor, Jessica Aguilar, Tecia Torres, Jessica Andrade, Joana Jedzejczyk (twice) and Carla Esparza. 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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Anatoly Pimentel

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Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.