How tall is Zhang Weili?

Zhang Weili, a Chinese MMA fighter, was born on August 13, 1989. She is the current UFC women's strawweight champion. She previously held the women's strawweight title at the Kunlun Fight. As of August 2023, she is ranked No. 2 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.

Zhang made her professional MMA debut in 2013. She would go on to win 11 consecutive fights after losing her professional debut by unanimous decision to Meng Bo. Weili won the 2017 Kunlun Fight Female Strawweight Championship by defeating Simone Duante at Kunlun Fight 11.

Zhang made her UFC debut on August 4, 2018, when she defeated Danielle Taylor by unanimous decision at UFC 227. Tecia Torres and Zhang fought on March 3, 2019, at UFC 235, and she won by unanimous decision.

Zhang fought for the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship against Jéssica Andrade on August 31, 2019. She won the strawweight title and became the first Chinese champion in UFC history with a first-round TKO.

The UFC Women's Strawweight Championship match between Zhang and Carla Esparza took place at UFC 281 on November 12, 2022. Zhang won the fight and reclaimed the title with a rear-naked choke in the second round. For this triumph, she was awarded Performance of the Night and was promoted to Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Zhang Weili faced fellow Chinese mixed martial artist, Yan Xiaonan at UFC 300 in the co-main event. She outclassed her and defended her title successfully by winning the fight by a unanimous decision.

Zhang Weili Height

Zhang Weili is 5 feet 4 inches tall (or 1.63 meters).

Weili's height is below average, which has both advantages and disadvantages given that female MMA fighters typically range in height from 5 feet 6 inches to 8 inches.

Shorter fighters often benefit from increased agility and speed, allowing them to move quickly around the octagon, evade strikes, and effectively close the distance. Furthermore, their lower center of gravity improves balance and stability, which aids in takedowns, takedown defense, and control during grappling exchanges.

However, it's important to note that, while height is only one of many factors in MMA, there are some disadvantages to being a shorter fighter. A shorter reach, for example, can make it more difficult to land strikes from a distance, forcing the fighter to focus on getting within the opponent's reach in order to deliver effective strikes.

Furthermore, taller opponents may have more options for submissions and controlling a fighter on the ground, potentially putting a shorter fighter in a struggle with certain guard positions.

Also, height influences the appropriate weight class for a fighter's competition. As a result, a shorter fighter may need to carefully manage their weight in order to compete within their designated weight class.

What are the physical stats of Zhang Weili?

Zhang Weili, an MMA fighter, has an athletic, toned body type. She is 52 kg (115 pounds) in weight and 5' 4" (163 cm) tall, according to her full physical specifications.

Weili has a 63-inch (160-cm) reach and is a US size 8 shoe wearer. Her bra size is 32B, and her body measurements are 32-24-34 inches. Asian in both race and ethnicity, Zhang Weili has black hair and dark brown eyes.

*Last updated on April 14, 2024.