Zhang Weili
Last fight: Loss vs Valentina Shevchenko · Unanimous Decision · Nov 15, 2025
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CAREER SUMMARY
Zhang Weili holds a professional MMA record of 26-4-0. Zhang has won 26 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Zhang lands 4.66 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy and averages 1.96 takedowns per 15 minutes. Zhang also has 4 recorded Kickboxing bouts. Most recent fight: November 15, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'4"163 cm
- Weight
- 115 lbs52 kg
- Reach
- 63"160 cm
- Stance
- Switch
- DOB
- Aug 13, 1989
- Age
- 37
- Nationality
- China
- Birthplace
- Handan, Hebei, China
Latest on Zhang Weili
More on the blogCareer history
- LOSSVeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev· Nov 15, 2025· Women's Flyweight· 26-4 vs 26-4-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2· Feb 9, 2025· Women's Strawweight· 26-3 vs 10-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 300: Pereira vs Hill· Apr 13, 2024· Women's Strawweight· 25-3 vs 18-4UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 292: Sterling vs O'Malley· Aug 19, 2023· Women's Strawweight· 24-3 vs 13-3-1POTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira· Nov 12, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 23-3 vs 19-7POTNSUBR2 · 1:05
- WINUFC 275: Teixeira vs Prochazka· Jun 12, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 22-3 vs 16-5POTNTKOR2 · 2:28
- LOSSUFC 268: Usman vs Covington 2· Nov 6, 2021· Women's Strawweight· 21-3 vs 11-4SDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 261: Usman vs Masvidal 2· Apr 24, 2021· Women's Strawweight· 21-2 vs 10-4TKOR1 · 1:18
- WINUFC 248: Adesanya vs Romero· Mar 7, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 21-1 vs 16-4FOTNSDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Zhang· Aug 31, 2019· Women's Strawweight· 20-1 vs 20-7POTNTKOR1 · 0:42
- WINUFC 235: Jones vs Smith· Mar 2, 2019· Women's Strawweight· 19-1 vs 10-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Ngannou 2· Nov 24, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 18-1 vs 20-7SUBR1 · 3:41
- WINUFC 227: Dillashaw vs Garbrandt 2· Aug 4, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 17-1 vs 9-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINKunlun Fight MMA 15· Oct 3, 2017· Catchweight· 16-1 vs 7-9SUBR1 · 3:29
- WINvs Marilia Santos×4Title bout · Title win #4Kunlun Fight MMA 14· Aug 28, 2017· Strawweight· 15-1 vs 8-2TKOR2 · 3:20
- WINvs Ye Dam SeoTFC 15· Jul 22, 2017· Strawweight· 14-1 vs 2-1TKOR2 · 1:35
- WINvs Aline Sattelmayer×3Title bout · Title win #3Kunlun Fight MMA 12· Jun 1, 2017· Strawweight· 13-1 vs 12-10UD
- WINvs Simone da Silva×2Title bout · Title win #2Kunlun Fight MMA 11· May 4, 2017· Flyweight· 12-1 vs 4-1TKOR1 · 2:29
- WINvs Nayara HemilyKunlun Fight MMA 9· Feb 25, 2017· Strawweight· 11-1 vs 4-3SUBR1 · 0:41
- WINvs Veronica GrennoKunlun Fight MMA 8· Jan 2, 2017· Strawweight· 10-1 vs 4-2TKOR1 · 1:50
- WINvs Karla Benitez×1Title bout · Title win #1Kunlun Fight MMA 7· Dec 15, 2016· Strawweight· 9-1 vs 14-11-1TKOR1 · 2:15
- WINvs Maira MazarKunlun Fight 53· Sep 24, 2016· Strawweight· 8-1 vs 4-2SUBR1 · 4:11
- WINvs Emi FujinoKunlun Fight 49· Aug 6, 2016· Strawweight· 7-1 vs 14-10TKOR2 · 2:51
- WINvs Liliya KazakKunlun Fight 47· Jul 10, 2016· Strawweight· 6-1 vs 4-4-1TKOR2 · 4:13
- WINTop FC 11: Top FC vs Kunlun Fight· May 22, 2016· Flyweight· 5-1 vs 4-5SUBR2 · 4:41
- WINvs Svetlana GotsykKunlun Fight 38· Feb 21, 2016· Strawweight· 4-1 vs 3-3TKOR2 · 2:29
- WINvs Samantha Jean-FrancoisKunlun Fight 35· Dec 19, 2015· Strawweight· 3-1 vs 2-2TKOR1 · 3:37
- WINvs Feier HuangCKF 10/27· Oct 28, 2014· Catchweight· 2-1 vs 3-2SUBR1
- WINvs Shuxia WuCKF 10/14· Oct 14, 2014· Catchweight· 1-1 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 1:56
- LOSSvs Meng BoChina MMA League· Nov 9, 2013· 0-1 vs 1-0UD
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- LOSSvs Acui GuanKunlun Fight 68· Dec 17, 2017· Strawweight· 2-2DEC
- WINvs Ningning ChangKunlun Fight 68· Dec 17, 2017· Strawweight· 2-1DEC
- WINvs Alma JunikuKunlun Fight 68· Dec 17, 2017· Strawweight· 1-1DEC
- LOSSvs Satoko SasakiKrush 35· Dec 14, 2013· 0-1UD
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Beijing Black Tiger
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Women's Strawweight roster (9 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Zhang Weili sits in the top 25.
- #1 Longest fights, Women's Strawweight25:00
- #1 Most title fight wins, Women's Strawweight6
- #2 Most control time in a fight, Women's Strawweight16:07
- #2 Best takedown accuracy, Women's Strawweight45.6%
- #4 Most wins, Women's Strawweight10
- #5 Fastest finishes, Women's Strawweight0:42
- #5 Fastest knockouts, Women's Strawweight0:42
- #6 Most performance bonuses, Women's Strawweight6
- #2 Best striking differential, Women's Strawweight2.38
- #7 Longest average fight time, Women's Strawweight14:31
- #10 Longest fights, all divisions25:00
- #10 Most takedowns in a fight, Women's Strawweight6
- #10 Most submissions, Women's Strawweight2
- #12 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Women's Strawweight0.3
- #12 Most knockdowns in a round, Women's Strawweight1
- #12 Most takedowns in a round, Women's Strawweight3
Bonus résumé
Zhang Weili has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.
- ★ POTNvs Amanda Lemos · UFC 292: Sterling vs O'MalleyAug 19, 2023
- ★ POTNvs Carla Esparza · UFC 281: Adesanya vs PereiraNov 12, 2022
- ★ POTNvs Joanna Jedrzejczyk · UFC 275: Teixeira vs ProchazkaJun 12, 2022
- ★ FOTNvs Joanna Jedrzejczyk · UFC 248: Adesanya vs RomeroMar 7, 2020
- ★ POTNvs Jessica Andrade · UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs ZhangAug 31, 2019
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Women's Strawweight top 5
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Zhang Weili earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Zhang Weili's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #1 Women's Strawweight#3 Women's Pound-for-Pound
- Meta rank
- #2 Women's Strawweight#6 Women's Flyweight
- Peak
- Champion Women's Strawweight
- First ranked
- Feb 25, 2019
- Times ranked
- 323
Women's Pound-for-Pound
Women's Strawweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1866▼15
- Peak
- 1881Feb 8, 2025
- Rated fights
- 30
Frequently asked questions
When does Zhang Weili fight next?
Zhang Weili has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Zhang Weili's record?
Zhang Weili's professional MMA record is 26-4-0.
Who is Zhang Weili fighting next?
Zhang Weili's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Zhang Weili fight last?
Zhang Weili most recently fought Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev on Saturday, November 15, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Zhang Weili fight in?
Zhang Weili fights at Women's Flyweight.
Is Zhang Weili ranked in the UFC?
Zhang Weili is currently ranked #1 in the UFC Women's Strawweight division.
How many knockouts does Zhang Weili have?
Zhang Weili has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Zhang Weili won?
Zhang Weili has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Zhang Weili?
Zhang Weili is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.
How much does Zhang Weili weigh?
Zhang Weili weighs 115 lbs (52 kg).
What is Zhang Weili's reach?
Zhang Weili has a reach of 63" (160 cm).
How old is Zhang Weili?
Zhang Weili is 37 years old (born Aug 13, 1989).
Where is Zhang Weili from?
Zhang Weili is from China.
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