How tall is Zhang Weili?

Last Modified Feb 4, 2025 06:30 GMT
UFC 300: Zhang v Yan
UFC 300: Zhang v Yan

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 February 2025, 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. She 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. After losing her title to Rose Namajunas, Zhang contested for the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship once again, this time against Carla Esparza 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. In her last outing, 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 the average in the strawweight division, which has both advantages and disadvantages given that female MMA fighters typically range in height from 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 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.

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. She also has a reach of 63 inches or 160 cm.

FAQs

A. Zhang Weili is 5 feet 4 inches, or 163 cm tall.

A. Zhang Weili's weight is 52 kg (115 pounds), fighting in the UFC's strawweight division.

A. Zhang Weili made her UFC debut on August 4, 2018, with a unanimous decision win over Danielle Taylor.

A. Zhang Weili defended her title against Yan Xiaonan at UFC 300 in her last fight.

A. Her next fight is against Tatiana Suarez at UFC 312.

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