Zhang Weili is a professional Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) who holds the distinction of being the first Chinese female fighter to win a UFC title. Having started her martial arts training at a young age, she continuously kept taking-on various fighting styles that eventually allowed her to transition towards a full-time MMA career. Zhang made her professional MMA debut in 2013 and despite losing her very first fight, she had a quick turnaround that has led her to a remarkable winning streak. After becoming a prominent MMA star in China, Weili grabbed the attention of the international audience by joining the world’s largest MMA promotion, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), in 2018.
Just three fights into her UFC career, she landed the opportunity to fight for the title. In August 2019, she dominantly defeated Jessica Andrade to win the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship alongside her first Performance of the Night bonus award. In the subsequent year, she had her first title defense against former champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Zhang managed to win via split decision after a highly violent showdown which is now widely considered to be one of the greatest female MMA fights of all time.
Zhang Weili Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Zhang Weili
- Nicknames: Magnum
- Date of Birth: August 13, 1989
- Birthplace: Handan, China
- Nationality: Chinese
- Occupation: Mixed Martial Artist
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Race/ Ethnicity: Asian
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Zhang Weili Measurements Height Weight Stats Facts
Zhang Weili Family Details:
- Father: Unknown
- Mother: Unknown
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse Name: Unmarried
- Children Name: None
Zhang Weili Relationships History:
- She has kept her personal life very private and that’s why no information is available about her romantic relationships.
Zhang Weili Career Highlights:
- Professional MMA Debut: 2013
- UFC Debut: 2018
- Division: Strawweight
- Team: Black Tiger Fight Club
Zhang Weili Distinctive Features:
- Toned figure
- Short stature
Zhang Weili Body Measurements:
The MMA star Zhang Weili measurements complete information is listed below, including her weight, height, reach, and shoe size.
- Build: Athletic
- Height in Feet: 5’ 4”
- Height in Centimeters: 163 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 52 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 115 pounds
- Reach: 63 in (160 cm)
- Feet/ Shoe Size: Unknown
Zhang Weili Interesting Facts:
- The action superstar Donnie Yen inspired her to pursue an MMA career.
- She started her martial arts training after being inspired by Chinese action movies.
- Prior to finding success as an MMA fighter, she worked as a hotel desk clerk, a cashier at a supermarket, and a kindergarten teacher.
- By winning the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship in 2019, she became the first-ever Chinese and East Asian fighter to hold a UFC title.