ZHANG WEILI

Representing China, Zhang Weili established herself as a pioneering figure by becoming the first athlete from her nation to capture a UFC title. Her professional journey, which includes tenures with Top FC and Kunlun Fight, features a decorated career as a two-time strawweight champion. Training out of Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA, the switch-stance competitor earned a reputation for her versatility by defeating former titleholders such as Carla Esparza, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, and Jessica Andrade.

Entering this September event with a career record of 26-4-0, Zhang is looking to rebound from her most recent outing. She dropped a unanimous decision to Valentina Shevchenko in November 2025. Prior to that setback, she secured three consecutive decision victories against Tatiana Suarez in early 2025, Yan Xiaonan in 2024, and Amanda Lemos in 2023.