ZHANG WEILI

Representing China, Zhang Weili built her reputation as a versatile switch-stance competitor emerging from the Black Tiger Fight Club. She successfully transitioned from Sanda foundations into professional mixed martial arts, eventually securing championship titles in organizations like Kunlun Fight and Top FC. After entering the UFC strawweight division, she became the first athlete from her nation to claim a major promotional belt, eventually securing the championship on two separate occasions. Her career has been defined by a sustained period of success that established her as a premier force within the weight class.

Heading into this competition, she holds a professional record of 24-3-0. Her recent trajectory features three consecutive victories, starting with a knockout of Joanna Jedrzejczyk followed by a submission win over Carla Esparza. Most recently, she defeated Amanda Lemos via unanimous decision. Prior to this winning streak, she experienced back-to-back setbacks against Rose Namajunas, suffering a head kick knockout followed by a narrow split decision loss.