When Is Zhang Weili’s Next Fight?

Zhang Weili officially became a two-time UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion after submitting Carla Esparza in November 2022 in the second round of their championship showdown. It was her seventh UFC career win since her promotional debut in August 2018. Also known as “Magnum,” Weili is a top name in BetMGM’s online sportsbook through the UFC odds.

But when will the Chinese MMA superstar go back into action to defend her championship belt? And who is her next opponent?

When Is Zhang Weili’s Next Fight?

The next fight and opponent for Zhang Weili is No.4-ranked strawweight challenger Amanda Lemos for her first title defense in her second reign as champion. This 115-pound title showdown serves as the co-main event bout for UFC 292, which goes down inside TD Garden in Boston.

Zhang Weili will defend her women's strawweight title against Amanda Lemos at UFC 292 in Boston, UFC announced Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/7cHHw894zB

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 16, 2023

Zhang Weili MMA Record and Statistics

• MMA record: 23-3
• Wins by TKO/KO: 11
• Wins by submission: 8
• Wins by decision: 4
• 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

Zhang 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

Zhang Weili’s total UFC earnings are around $1.8 million, with the biggest pay she received was during her title fight with Carla Esparza, where she took home $635,000. This cumulative salary of Weili is not inclusive of sponsor deals and any brand partnerships.

Zhang Weili Team and Corner

Zhang 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.