Zhang Weili Embraces New Weight Class
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Since reclaiming her UFC strawweight title from Carla Esparza in November 2022, Zhang Weili has successfully defended her crown three times before deciding it was time for a new challenge. Earlier this year, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed her move up in ...
Valentina Shevchenko will defend her flyweight title in a much-anticipated showdown with Zhang Weili in November, as the pair clash in the co-main event of UFC 322. Shevchenko will aim to extend her second reign atop the 125lb division when she faces Zhang ...
Following Mackenzie Dern’s strawweight title win at UFC 321, fans have pleaded with the strawweight GOAT to come out of retirement to save the division. This past Saturday in the UFC 321 co-main event, Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba competed for the vacant strawweight title after Zhang Weili vacated it earlier this year.
Two of the most decorated women in MMA history will meet in a blockbuster title clash this fall. Women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko will defend her belt against strawweight champion Zhang Weili at UFC 322 on Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden ...