Zhang Weili

Zhang Weili is the only Chinese fighter to hold a UFC title, reclaiming the strawweight belt in 2023 and defending it twice in 2025 with a record of 5-1 in title fights. Her striking output averages 6.2 significant strikes per minute, 25% higher than the division average of 4.96, and she lands at a 51% clip while absorbing only 3.8 per minute. Her wrestling defense, at 78%, outperforms #8 Rose Namajunas by 12 percentage points, and she has never been finished in 27 professional bouts. In her 2025 win over Yan Xiaonan, she delivered a 40% increase in ground strikes compared to her average, proving her indomitable spirit and explosive power make her the face of Asian MMA.