Zhang Weili
26-4-0
About
'Magnum' — China's first UFC champion and a dominant, powerful strawweight queen who rebuilt herself into an all-time great.
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Zhang 'Magnum' Weili is one of the greatest strawweights in UFC history and a trailblazer as China's first UFC champion. She won the title in 2019, lost it in a pair of fights with Rose Namajunas — including a 78-second knockout defeat — then rebuilt herself and reclaimed the belt, defending it dominantly against the likes of Carla Esparza, Yan Xiaonan, and the feared, undefeated Tatiana Suarez.
Her explosive power, athleticism, and all-around game produced classics, none more celebrated than her 2020 war with Joanna Jedrzejczyk, widely regarded as the greatest fight in women's MMA history. Resilient and dominant, Zhang built an all-time legacy before moving up to challenge at flyweight.
Why fans love Weili
Explosive power, all-around excellence, a historic role as China's first UFC champion, and the resilience to reclaim the title after losing it. Her war with Joanna is legendary.
