“Magnum” Weili Zhang's Professional MMA debut
Zhang made her professional debut against Bo Meng on November 9, 2013, fighting on the main card of China MMA League.
She lost her first MMA fight, losing to Bo Meng who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Weili Zhang lost to Bo Meng by Decision at 5:00 of Round 2.
“Magnum” Weili Zhang's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Zhang made her debut in the UFC against Danielle Taylor on August 4, 2018, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2 having compiled a 16-1-0 professional MMA record.
Weili Zhang beat Danielle Taylor by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since her debut, Zhang has gone on to fight a total of 9 more times in the UFC. Her UFC record stands at 7-2-0.
Winning the belt: UFC Strawweight Championship against Jéssica Andrade
Zhang won the UFC Strawweight Championship defeating Jéssica Andrade on August 31, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 15: Andrade vs. Zhang.
This was Zhang's 1st UFC championship fight.
Weili Zhang beat Jéssica Andrade by KO/TKO at 0:42 of Round 1. Weili Zhang took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Strawweight Championship against Joanna Jędrzejczyk
Zhang defended her belt against Joanna Jędrzejczyk on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero.
This was Zhang's first successful UFC strawweight title defence.
Weili Zhang beat Joanna Jędrzejczyk by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Strawweight Championship to Rose Namajunas
Zhang lost her UFC Strawweight title to Rose Namajunas on April 24, 2021 at UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 having previously made 1 title defences.
Weili Zhang lost to Rose Namajunas by KO/TKO at 1:18 of Round 1.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Strawweight Championship loss to Rose Namajunas
Zhang lost her 1st strawweight title challenge, losing to Rose Namajunas on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2.
Weili Zhang lost to Rose Namajunas by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Winning the belt: UFC Strawweight Championship against Carla Esparza
Zhang won the UFC Strawweight Championship defeating Carla Esparza on November 12, 2022 at UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira.
This was Zhang's 5th UFC championship fight.
Weili Zhang beat Carla Esparza by Submission at 1:05 of Round 2. Weili Zhang took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
When was Weili Zhang's last win?
Zhang's last win came against Carla Esparza at UFC 281 on Saturday November 12, 2022. Weili Zhang beat Carla Esparza by Submission at 1:05 of Round 2. Weili Zhang took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
