Women's Flyweight#1 RankedACTIVE
Zhang Weili
26-3
Age
36
Height
5'4"
Weight
115 lbs
Reach
63"
Avg Fight Time
14:31
Gym
Team Zhang
UFC Record
10-3(13 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 2 Sub 6 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 2R3 2R5 4
Last 5
WWWWW
Finish Rate
73%
Bonuses
5
Style
Muay Thai
Location
Hebei, China
Last Fight2025-11-15
VS
L - Valentina Shevchenko
KO/TKOR1 0:42
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
W - Zhang WeiliDecision - SplitR5 5:00
Fight History
WIN
JA
vs Jessica Andrade
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:42
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:42
WIN
JA
vs Jessica Aguilar
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar On Ground
R1 3:41
SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R1 3:41
WIN
TS
vs Tatiana Suarez
UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2· 2025-02-08
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
YX
vs Yan Xiaonan
UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill· 2024-04-13
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AL
vs Amanda Lemos
UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley· 2023-08-19
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
CE
vs Carla Esparza
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira· 2022-11-12
Submission
Rear Naked Choke From back crucifix
R2 1:05
SubmissionRear Naked Choke From back crucifix·R2 1:05
WIN
JJ
vs Joanna Jedrzejczyk
UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka· 2022-06-11
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Fist Head
R2 2:28
KO/TKOSpinning Back Fist Head·R2 2:28
LOSS
RN
vs Rose Namajunas
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2· 2021-11-06
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
LOSS
RN
vs Rose Namajunas
UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2· 2021-04-24
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 1:18
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 1:18
WIN
JJ
vs Joanna Jedrzejczyk
UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero· 2020-03-07
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
TP
vs Tecia Pennington
UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith· 2019-03-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DT
vs Danielle Taylor
UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2· 2018-08-04
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VS
vs Valentina Shevchenko
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.2/min
Grappling
2.24 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️Zhang adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 54% striking and 46% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Spinning Back Fist Head
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
From back crucifix
#21
50% of subs
Other
Armbar On Ground
#11
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Armbar On Ground and Rear Naked Choke From back crucifix. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.2) and Strike Acc% (54%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (21/100). Opponents exploit this.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
54%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
46% acc59%
Clinch
82% acc9%
Ground
80% acc32%
Striking Differential+2.38/min
5.15 landed/min2.77 absorbed/min
5.15
Landed/Min
2.77
Absorbed/Min
0.26
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed897
Sig. Strikes Attempted1665
Key Insights
Zhang is active on the ground (33%).
Uses leg kicks strategically (24%).
Favorable output (1.9:1).
Effective ground striker: 32% from ground at 80% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
46%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
74%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
2%
Landed
1
Defended
56
Total
57
2.24
TD / 15min
0.52
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
57
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
52
Landed
114
Attempted
46%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
33%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.24/15min.
Solid TD defense at 74%.
8 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 32% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,794
2.04
Ratio
Absorbed
878
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
6/4
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
47.4
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
7.6
Standing %
73%
R3 vs R1 Output
105%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.04x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (47.4) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 13 fights
R1 Control
1:16
R2 Control
1:15
R3 Control
0:58
R1 to Final
-14%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-9.1pp
Body
+2.0pp
Leg
+7.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-32.3pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Championship Rounds
Based on 6 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
22.2
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
20.1
sig strikes / round
Output Change
90%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2864
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 2
100% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights