When Is Zhang Weili's Next Fight?

Zhang Weili officially became a two-time UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion after submitting Carla Esparza in November 2022 in the second round of their championship showdown. It was her seventh UFC career win since her promotional debut in August 2018. Also known as “Magnum,” Weili is a top name in BetMGM’s online sportsbook through the UFC odds.

But when will the Chinese MMA superstar go back into action to defend her championship belt? And who is her next opponent?

When Is Zhang Weili’s Next Fight?

The next fight and opponent for Zhang Weili is still to be confirmed, but in the post-fight interviews, Weili voiced her desire to headline a UFC pay-per-view event in China in 2023. If her wish is to be granted by the Las Vegas-based promotion, it will be the first major pay-per-view event in China, where billions are waiting for them.

As per Weili’s opponent, she leaves it out to the matchmakers to pick the next best challenger for her renewed title reign.

Zhang Weili MMA Record and Statistics

  • MMA record: 23-2
  • Wins by TKO/KO: 11
  • Wins by submission: 8
  • Wins by decision: 4
  • Striking accuracy: 48%
  • Significant strikes landed per minute: 5.79
  • Significant strikes absorbed: 4.06
  • Takedown average per 15 minutes: 1.97
  • Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.45
  • Significant strikes defense: 53%
  • Takedown defense: 67%
  • Knockdown average: 0.30
  • Average fight time: 11:02

Zhang Weili Notable Wins

  
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