| Zhang Weili Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 52 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 13, 1989 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Zhang Weili is a Chinese professional mixed martial artist who began competing in the strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), in August 2018. As of June 2022, she had amassed a 6-2 win-loss record in the promotion. She had clinched the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship in August 2019, becoming the first-ever Chinese champion in UFC history. She had defended the title in March 2020 before losing the belt in April 2021 to Rose Namajunas. She had challenged Rose for the title in a November 2021 re-match but she lost out again. As of May 2022, she was ranked 2nd in the UFC women’s strawweight rankings. Before joining UFC in August 2018, she had put together an impressive 16-1 win-loss record participating in promotions like the China MMA League, the Chinese Kung Fu Championships, Kunlun Fight/Kunlun Fight MMA, and Top FC, in the strawweight and flyweight divisions. She won the vacant Kunlun Fight Strawweight Championship in September 2016 and defended it in December 2016. She won the title again in May 2017 and defended it in June 2017 and August 2017. She had clinched the vacant Top FC Strawweight Championship in July 2017. Between 2013 and 2017, she had also competed in 4 kickboxing bouts, ending up with a 2-2 win-loss record. She holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Born Name
Zhang Weili
Nick Name
Magnum

Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Handan, Hebei, China
Residence
Beijing, China
Nationality
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Education
Zhang Weili, in primary school, used to practice multiple sporting disciplines including athletics, soccer, and table tennis. When she was 12 years old, her parents had sent her to a specialized martial arts school in their hometown of Handan where she began training in Sanda (aka Chinese kickboxing, the official Chinese full-contact combat sport) as well as a Chinese style of wrestling called Shuai jiao.
Occupation
Professional Mixed Martial Artist

Family
- Father – Her father is a former miner.
- Siblings – She has 2 older brothers, one of whom had quit his job (gold trading) to support her career by working at the gym where she trained.
Weight(s)
Strawweight, Flyweight
Stance
Switch
Reach
5 ft 3 in or 160 cm
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
52 kg or 114.5 lbs

Race / Ethnicity
Asian
She is of Chinese descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Short-cropped, neck-length hair
- Boyish face
- Affable smile
Brand Endorsements
In May 2020, Zhang Weili was appointed the Chinese brand ambassador of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., an American multinational cosmetics/skincare company. She was also chosen as the face of the company’s new makeup line Double Wear.
The same year, she was featured in a TV commercial for Audi AG, a German automotive manufacturer of luxury vehicles. In 2021, she was appointed the global ambassador for the recovery technology company Hyperice.
She has also endorsed brands such as –
- Under Armour, Inc. (American sports equipment company)
- Heilan Home Co., Ltd. (Chinese fast fashion brand)
- JD.com, Inc. aka Jingdong (Chinese e-commerce company)
- Wusu beer (Chinese alcoholic beverage company)

Zhang Weili Facts
Featured Image by Zhang Weili / Instagram
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