Fighters » Weili Zhang
Weili Zhang is a dynamic and complete mixed martial artist known for her aggressive, well-rounded fighting style that blends powerful striking (Muay Thai and Sanda) with strong grappling skills. She is the first Chinese fighter to win a UFC championship and a former two-time UFC Women's Strawweight Champion.
Weili Zhang has established herself as a dominant force in the UFC with a career filled with several notable and historic fights. The table below summarizes some of her most significant bouts in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2019 | UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang | Jéssica Andrade | Win (TKO, Round 1) | First Chinese champion in UFC history |
| March 7, 2020 | UFC 248 | Joanna Jędrzejczyk | Win (Split Decision) | First title defense; considered one of the greatest WMMA fights |
| April 24, 2021 | UFC 261 | Rose Namajunas | Loss (KO, Head Kick) | Lost the Strawweight title |
| November 6, 2021 | UFC 268 | Rose Namajunas | Loss (Split Decision) | Failed to regain title in close rematch |
| June 11, 2022 | UFC 275 | Joanna Jędrzejczyk | Win (KO, Spinning Backfist) | Performance of the Night bonus |
| November 12, 2022 | UFC 281 | Carla Esparza | Win (Submission, Rear-Naked Choke) | Regained UFC Strawweight title |
| August 19, 2023 | UFC 292 | Amanda Lemos | Win (Unanimous Decision) | Dominant title defense; record strike differential |
| April 13, 2024 | UFC 300 | Yan Xiaonan | Win (Unanimous Decision) | First all-Chinese title fight in UFC history |
| February 8, 2025 | UFC 312 | Tatiana Suarez | Win (Unanimous Decision) | Successful title defense against undefeated contender |
