Katlyn Chookagian is set to welcome former 115-pound champion, Jessica Andrade, to the UFC women’s flyweight division. The bout is the co-main event feature at UFC Fight Island 6 and replaces Cyril Gane vs Ante Delija. The 125-pound division is being spearheaded by ‘The Bullet’ Valentina Shevchenko [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/valentina-shevchenko/] who has run through title challengers. Her dominance has led the promotion to seek new challengers, and Andrade’s presence adds a new wrinkle. Moreover, there’s no doubt that the new blood in the weight class brings about an added sense of urgency for divisional staples. UFC WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHTS: KATLYN CHOOKAGIAN VS JESSICA ANDRADE The top divisional contender, Chookagian [https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Katlyn-Chookagian-119071] has gone 3-1 in her last four fights that include a loss to the divisional champion back in February. She is now back to the win column after defeating Antonina Shevchenko by unanimous decision. ‘The Blonde Fighter’ brings forth several physical attributes over her opponent. This includes an 8-inch height advantage. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/equal.jpg] Jessica Andrade [https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jessica-Andrade-100715] is coming off two straight losses, albeit to high-level competition. Prior to her losses to Weili Zhang [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/zhang-weili/] and Rose Namajunas, she was on a four-fight streak that enabled her to fight for the title. Now faced with an opportunity to forge a new path at flyweight, ‘Bate Estaca’ is jumping into the deep end. A win over Chookagian would put her right in line to try to capture a second belt. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Andrade-2.jpg] Katlyn Chookagian brings in crisp boxing and has shown good awareness should the fight hit the canvas. She has been able to utilize her range and out-maneuver her opponents. She will have to be wary of getting into the clinch with a powerhouse like Andrade. Jessica Andrade relies on close-range pressure and is lethal once she circles into her power side against the cage. However, she hasn’t always been effective when it comes to covering distance. The general consensus is that she would likely be at the mercy of Katlyn’s jab. Prediction: Katlyn Chookagian to claim a unanimous decision victory. 

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<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW"><b>Valentina Shevchenko Net Worth 2024, Height, Age, Partner, and More</b></h2>
<h2>Who is Valentina Shevchenko?</h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Valentina Shevchenko is a former UFC flyweight champion and one of the greatest women fighters to ever grace the Octagon. She started training in Taekwondo at the age of five and eventually transitioned to Muay Thai and Kickboxing.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Over the years, Valentina Shevchenko made her name as one of the most feared fighters in the UFC's female roster. Currently, she is the #1 ranked fighter in the UFC women's Flyweight Division. 'Bullet' also holds the #3 spot in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.</p>

<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW">Valentina Shevchenko's Early Life</h2>
'Bullet' was born in Bishkek in the Soviet province of Kyrgyzstan on March 7, 1988. She began her martial arts journey at the tender age of 5, thanks to the influence of her elder sister Antonina, and her mother Elena. She started off with taekwondo at 5, and branched off into Muay Thai, and Kickboxing, and later into free-style Vale Tudo by the time she was 12.

[caption id="attachment_2136894" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2136894" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1016742380h.jpg" alt="Valentina Shevchenko" width="1920" height="1464" /> MMA: UFC 266-Shevchenko vs Murphy, Sep 25, 2021 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Valentina Shevchenko before fighting against Lauren Murphy during UFC 266 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports, 25.09.2021 20:50:41, 16831422, Valentina Shevchenko, NPStrans, T-Mobile Arena, Murphy, Lauren Murphy, MMA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xGaryxA.xVasquezx 16831422[/caption]

She began her kickboxing career at age 12 by knocking out a 22-year-old opponent. Her former trainer Pavel Fedotov gave her the name 'Bullet' because of her speed in the ring.

The Shevchenko sisters lived in Sochi, Russia with their mother but their training took them to Thailand. They moved around Thailand, Korea, Italy, France, China, Greece, and the Netherlands competing at amateur and later at professional levels. A mugging incident eventually forced Valentina to pursue a living outside Russia and she chose Peru.

The former UFC champion had visited the country in 2007 after winning the World Muay Thai championship. She took to the country after visiting Peru with her sister and their coach Fedotov to teach kickboxing classes. <em>"Peru is a beautiful country that has it all ... beach, mountains and jungle. I love its people, landscapes, and cuisine,"</em> Shevchecnko once said. She would eventually get Peruvian citizenship as well.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2137994" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1030793608h.jpg" alt="" />

Shevchenko had over 500 amateur fights in different combat styles. Â She was the World Muay Thai Federation champion in 2006, gold medalist at the IFMA championships in 2003, 2006, 2009, and 2011. She is also a two-time (2003 and 2006) World Pankration champion.Â  She defeated Alfia Ishirgakova of Russia in the semifinal and El Majydy Aicha of Morocco in the final at the IFMA World Muay Thai Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in September 2011.

Her professional boxing debut was on May 8, 2010, against against Brazil's Halana Dos Santos. 'Bullet' won a unanimous decision after a gritty 10-round bout (96-94, 100-90, 100-90).

Besides teaching Muay Thai, Vale Tudo, and other martial arts competitions, Valentina also teaches Russian folk dancing, belly dancing and gypsy dances.Â Her favorite is the Iezginka dance from southern Russia which was used to prepare warriors for combat.
<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW"><b>Valentina Shevchenko's Partner</b></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">There were a number of rumors in the UFC world that labeled 'Bullet's' longtime instructor, Pavel Fedotov as her partner. Fedotov met Shevchenko when she was just 12 years old. He has also been with her on her journey from Kyrgyzstan to Peru and then to the UFC. But there are no reports mentioning that the two are in a relationship.</p>
https://twitter.com/BulletValentina/status/961073010454269952
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Fedotov is more like a father figure to Shevchenko and her sister. However, the former champion recently raised eyebrows after being spotted with a big name 'date' at UFC 300!</p>
Arizona Cardinals' QB Kyler Murray shared a picture of him sitting next to Valentina. He captioned it, <em>â€œMy date is whooping any of yallâ€™s a**..ðŸ¥° #UFC300.â€Â </em>It is unclear if the two were actually on a date or if Murray was just joking around.

There were also rumors of Shevchenko being involved in an intimate capacity with current UFC champion Jon Jones. The pair reportedly shared accommodations for UFC 285, further raising eyebrows. The only sources of these rumors are Chael Sonnen and Andrew Schulz, both of whom conjectured that Shevchenko disrupted a romantic situation between Jon Jones and Holly Holm.

Fedotov is more like a father figure to Shevchenko and her sister, and there are no solid claims about any of the other rumored love interests. Presently, there are no reports about 'Bullet' currently being involved in any romantic relationship as well. She is currently single and doesn't have any kids.
<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW">Valentina Shevchenko's Net Worth 2024</h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Like every other UFC fighter, Shevchenko also earns her salary per fight. Her income might also change from one fight to another. Reports say that she comes under the $500,000 salary belt of the UFC and has also earned the same amount for her last two fights. Her second biggest payday stands at around $1,267,000 (inclusive of bonuses) which she earned in her first bout against Alexa Grasso at UFC 285.</p>
For UFC 261, Shevchenko was one of the three title fights that headlined the card. She received a staggering $1,192,000 (inclusive of bonuses) making it her highest UFC paycheck to date.

UFC 266, she earned $892,000 (inclusive of bonuses) and her total UFC 275 payout was around $472,000 dollars. She has an estimated net worth of over $5 million, according to multiple sources.
<h2>Valentina Shevchenko's Career Timeline</h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">After amassing an MMA record of 11-1, Shevchenko made it to the UFC. Although she won her first fight, 'Bullet' lost her next bout to 'The Lioness' <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/amanda-nunes/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Amanda Nunes</a>. To this date, Nunes is one of only three women (the other two being Liz Carmouche and Alexa Grasso) to beat the Kyrgyzstani.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Shevchenko racked up two back-to-back wins againstÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/holly-holm/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Holly Holm</a>Â and JuliannaÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://essentiallysports.com/tag/julianna-pena/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Pena</a>. After that, she fought Nunes once again for the bantamweight strap at UFC 215: Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2. Unfortunately, she lost via a controversial decision.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Nevertheless, the UFC introduced the women's flyweight division soon after. As a result, Shevchenko returned to her original weight class and submitted Priscila Cachoeira via a rear-naked choke. She then foughtÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joanna-jedrzejczyk/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Joanna Jedrzejczyk</a>Â for the vacant flyweight belt at UFC 231. Like their previous three meetings in amateur Muay Thai, Shevchenko won the match and the belt.</p>


[caption id="attachment_1564929" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1564929" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1018439812h-scaled.jpg" alt="Valentina Shevchenko" width="1920" height="1354" /> MMA: UFC Fight Night-Montevideo Shevchenko vs Carmouche, Aug 10, 2019 Montevideo, Uruguay Valentina Shevchenko red gloves reacts to fight against Liz Carmouche blue gloves during UFC Fight Night at Antel Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports, 10.08.2019 00:33:02, 13190561, Valentina Shevchenko, Liz Carmouche, UFC Fight Night, MMA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJasonxdaxSilvax 13190561[/caption]
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Since then, she has defended it seven times. Her last UFC Flyweight title defense came against Taila Santos on June 11, 2022, at UFC 275. Following this victory, Shevchenko endured a crushing defeat in her next bout. The noted Mexican Flyweight, Alexa Grasso, submitted her via a face crank in the fourth round of their UFC 285 fight.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Grasso also kept the UFC Flyweight gold from Shevchenko in their rematch that went down at UFC Noche (UFC Fight Night 227). At the coveted T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, on September 16, 2023, Grasso fought Shevchenko to a controversial draw. One of the three judges scored the final round 10-8 for Grasso, raising several eyebrows and evening out the tally. The other two scorecards were 47-48 and 48-47 apiece, meaning even a 10-9 score in favor of Grasso from the third judge would have also given Shevchenko her title back.</p>
Now, the pair are set to clash once more on the Mexican Independence Day event of the UFC - UFC 306, later rebranded Riyadh Season Noche UFC. The co-main event at the Las Vegas Sphere on September 14 will see Grasso and Shevchenko vie for the title for the third time in a row. The pair have laid foundation for their trilogy bout with a stint on The Ultimate Fighter 32.
<h2><strong>Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s UFC Career Stats and Record</strong></h2>
Shevchenko currently boasts a 12-3-1 record in the UFC. 'Bullet is only the second-ever UFC women's flyweight champion, behind Nicco MontaÃ±o. Shevchenko was also one of the longest-reigning women's champions with 7 title defenses to her name. She has 4 KO/TKO wins and 2 submission wins in the UFC.
<h2><strong>Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
MMA

Most title wins in UFC Women's Flyweight division history (8)
Most consecutive title defenses in the UFC Women's Flyweight division history (7)
Most consecutive single title defenses by a woman in UFC history (7)
Second most combined title defenses by a woman in UFC history (7)
First woman to defend the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship
Performance of the Night (Three times)
Tied (Katlyn Cerminara) for most wins in UFC Women's Flyweight division history (9)
Most consecutive wins in UFC Women's Flyweight division history (9)
Most knockout wins in UFC Women's Flyweight division history

BT Sport
2020 Female Fighter of the Year
2021 Female Fighter of the Year

Daily Mirror
2021 Female Fighter of the Year

World MMA Awards
2022 Female Fighter of the Year

KICKBOXING

Kunlun Fight Women's Lightweight Champion
2014 Kunlun Fight Female -60kg Tournament Champion
2013 World K-1 Champion WKC, Peru (60 kg)
2013 World K-1 Champion WKC, Mexico (60 kg)
And many more

Judo
2002 Kyrgyzstan National Champion (58 kg)

BOXING

2007 Russian Women's National Amateur Champion (57 kg)[122]

TAEKWONDO

2005 ITF and WTF European Championship, Gold Medal (58 kg)
2005 ITF and WTF European Championship Team Pattern, Gold Medal
2003 ITF World Championship, Bronze Medal (58 kg)
2002 ITF Asian Championship, Gold Medal (58 kg)

MUAY THAI

2015 I.F.M.A. Royal World Cup Tournament Championship (60 kg)
2014 I.F.M.A. World Championship (60 kg)
2013 World Combat Games, Muay Thai Gold Medalist (60 kg)
2012 WMC Muaythai Female Super Lightweight World Champion[127]
2012 I.F.M.A. World Championship (60 kg)Ð¾Ð¾
2011 I.F.M.A. World Championship, Silver Medal (60 kg)
And many more

SH-8 Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s Titles

UFC Women's Flyweight Championship (One time, former)
Seven successful title defenses
<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW">Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s Social Media Accounts</h2>
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<td style="height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="height: 56px">https://twitter.com/BulletValentina?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="height: 56px">https://www.facebook.com/bulletvalentina/</td>
</tr>
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<td style="height: 10px">Website</td>
<td style="height: 10px">Â NA</td>
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<td style="height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="height: 56px">https://www.instagram.com/bulletvalentina/?hl=es-la</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%"></td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Valentina Shevchenko</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Bullet</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">March 07, 1988</td>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan</td>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">5'5"</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">125 lbs</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Elena and Anatoly Shevchenko</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Antonina Shevchenko</td>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Russian/Peruvian</td>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Russian</td>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">$5 million</td>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">~ $500,000</td>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Single</td>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">MMA Fighter</td>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">Tiger Muay Thai</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 30.3801%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Knockouts</span></td>
<td style="width: 333.679%">8</td>
</tr>
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Valentina Shevchenko

Valentina Shevchenko Net Worth 2024, Height, Age, Partner, and More Who is Valentina Shevchenko? Valentina Shevchenko is a former UFC flyweight champion and one of the greatest women fighters to ever grace the Octagon. She started training in Taekwondo at the age of five and eventually transitioned to Muay Thai and Kickboxing. Over the years, Valentina Shevchenko made her name as one of the most feared fighters in the UFC&#8217;s female roster. Currently, she is the #1 ranked fighter in the UFC women&#8217;s Flyweight Division. &#8216;Bullet&#8217; also holds the #3 spot in the UFC women&#8217;s pound-for-pound rankings. Valentina Shevchenko&#8217;s Early Life &#8216;Bullet&#8217; was born in Bishkek in the Soviet province of Kyrgyzstan on March 7, 1988. She began her martial arts journey at the tender age of 5, thanks to the influence of her elder sister Antonina, and her mother Elena. She started off with taekwondo at 5, and branched off into Muay Thai, and Kickboxing, and later into free-style Vale Tudo by the time she was 12. MMA: UFC 266-Shevchenko vs Murphy, Sep 25, 2021 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Valentina Shevchenko before fighting against Lauren Murphy during UFC 266 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports, 25.09.2021 20:50:41, 16831422, Valentina Shevchenko, NPStrans, T-Mobile Arena, Murphy, Lauren Murphy, MMA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xGaryxA.xVasquezx 16831422 She began her kickboxing career at age 12 by knocking out a 22-year-old opponent. Her former trainer Pavel Fedotov gave her the name &#8216;Bullet&#8217; because of her speed in the ring. The Shevchenko sisters lived in Sochi, Russia with their mother but their training took them to Thailand. They moved around Thailand, Korea, Italy, France, China, Greece, and the Netherlands competing at amateur and later at professional levels. A mugging incident eventually forced Valentina to pursue a living outside Russia and she chose Peru. The former UFC champion had visited the country in 2007 after winning the World Muay Thai championship. She took to the country after visiting Peru with her sister and their coach Fedotov to teach kickboxing classes. &#8220;Peru is a beautiful country that has it all &#8230; beach, mountains and jungle. I love its people, landscapes, and cuisine,&#8221; Shevchecnko once said. She would eventually get Peruvian citizenship as well. Shevchenko had over 500 amateur fights in different combat styles. Â She was the World Muay Thai Federation champion in 2006, gold medalist at the IFMA championships in 2003, 2006, 2009, and 2011. She is also a two-time (2003 and 2006) World Pankration champion.Â  She defeated Alfia Ishirgakova of Russia in the semifinal and El Majydy Aicha of Morocco in the final at the IFMA World Muay Thai Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in September 2011. Her professional boxing debut was on May 8, 2010, against against Brazil&#8217;s Halana Dos Santos. &#8216;Bullet&#8217; won a unanimous decision after a gritty 10-round bout (96-94, 100-90, 100-90). Besides teaching Muay Thai, Vale Tudo, and other martial arts competitions, Valentina also teaches Russian folk dancing, belly dancing and gypsy dances.Â Her favorite is the Iezginka dance from southern Russia which was used to prepare warriors for combat. Valentina Shevchenko&#8217;s Partner There were a number of rumors in the UFC world that labeled &#8216;Bullet&#8217;s&#8217; longtime instructor, Pavel Fedotov as her partner. Fedotov met Shevchenko when she was just 12 years old. He has also been with her on her journey from Kyrgyzstan to Peru and then to the UFC. But there are no reports mentioning that the two are in a relationship. https://twitter.com/BulletValentina/status/961073010454269952 Fedotov is more like a father figure to Shevchenko and her sister. However, the former champion recently raised eyebrows after being spotted with a big name &#8216;date&#8217; at UFC 300! Arizona Cardinals&#8217; QB Kyler Murray shared a picture of him sitting next to Valentina. He captioned it, â€œMy date is whooping any of yallâ€™s a**..ðŸ¥° #UFC300.â€Â It is unclear if the two were actually on a date or if Murray was just joking around. There were also rumors of Shevchenko being involved in an intimate capacity with current UFC champion Jon Jones. The pair reportedly shared accommodations for UFC 285, further raising eyebrows. The only sources of these rumors are Chael Sonnen and Andrew Schulz, both of whom conjectured that Shevchenko disrupted a romantic situation between Jon Jones and Holly Holm. Fedotov is more like a father figure to Shevchenko and her sister, and there are no solid claims about any of the other rumored love interests. Presently, there are no reports about &#8216;Bullet&#8217; currently being involved in any romantic relationship as well. She is currently single and doesn&#8217;t have any kids. Valentina Shevchenko&#8217;s Net Worth 2024 Like every other UFC fighter, Shevchenko also earns her salary per fight. Her income might also change from one fight to another. Reports say that she comes under the $500,000 salary belt of the UFC and has also earned the same amount for her last two fights. Her second biggest payday stands at around $1,267,000 (inclusive of bonuses) which she earned in her first bout against Alexa Grasso at UFC 285. For UFC 261, Shevchenko was one of the three title fights that headlined the card. She received a staggering $1,192,000 (inclusive of bonuses) making it her highest UFC paycheck to date. UFC 266, she earned $892,000 (inclusive of bonuses) and her total UFC 275 payout was around $472,000 dollars. She has an estimated net worth of over $5 million, according to multiple sources. Valentina Shevchenko&#8217;s Career Timeline After amassing an MMA record of 11-1, Shevchenko made it to the UFC. Although she won her first fight, &#8216;Bullet&#8217; lost her next bout to &#8216;The Lioness&#8217; Amanda Nunes. To this date, Nunes is one of only three women (the other two being Liz Carmouche and Alexa Grasso) to beat the Kyrgyzstani. Shevchenko racked up two back-to-back wins againstÂ Holly HolmÂ and JuliannaÂ Pena. After that, she fought Nunes once again for the bantamweight strap at UFC 215: Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2. Unfortunately, she lost via a controversial decision. Nevertheless, the UFC introduced the women&#8217;s flyweight division soon after. As a result, Shevchenko returned to her original weight class and submitted Priscila Cachoeira via a rear-naked choke. She then foughtÂ Joanna JedrzejczykÂ for the vacant flyweight belt at UFC 231. Like their previous three meetings in amateur Muay Thai, Shevchenko won the match and the belt. MMA: UFC Fight Night-Montevideo Shevchenko vs Carmouche, Aug 10, 2019 Montevideo, Uruguay Valentina Shevchenko red gloves reacts to fight against Liz Carmouche blue gloves during UFC Fight Night at Antel Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports, 10.08.2019 00:33:02, 13190561, Valentina Shevchenko, Liz Carmouche, UFC Fight Night, MMA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJasonxdaxSilvax 13190561 Since then, she has defended it seven times. Her last UFC Flyweight title defense came against Taila Santos on June 11, 2022, at UFC 275. Following this victory, Shevchenko endured a crushing defeat in her next bout. The noted Mexican Flyweight, Alexa Grasso, submitted her via a face crank in the fourth round of their UFC 285 fight. Grasso also kept the UFC Flyweight gold from Shevchenko in their rematch that went down at UFC Noche (UFC Fight Night 227). At the coveted T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, on September 16, 2023, Grasso fought Shevchenko to a controversial draw. One of the three judges scored the final round 10-8 for Grasso, raising several eyebrows and evening out the tally. The other two scorecards were 47-48 and 48-47 apiece, meaning even a 10-9 score in favor of Grasso from the third judge would have also given Shevchenko her title back. Now, the pair are set to clash once more on the Mexican Independence Day event of the UFC &#8211; UFC 306, later rebranded Riyadh Season Noche UFC. The co-main event at the Las Vegas Sphere on September 14 will see Grasso and Shevchenko vie for the title for the third time in a row. The pair have laid foundation for their trilogy bout with a stint on The Ultimate Fighter 32. Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s UFC Career Stats and Record Shevchenko currently boasts a 12-3-1 record in the UFC. &#8216;Bullet is only the second-ever UFC women&#8217;s flyweight champion, behind Nicco MontaÃ±o. Shevchenko was also one of the longest-reigning women&#8217;s champions with 7 title defenses to her name. She has 4 KO/TKO wins and 2 submission wins in the UFC. Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards MMA Most title wins in UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight division history (8) Most consecutive title defenses in the UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight division history (7) Most consecutive single title defenses by a woman in UFC history (7) Second most combined title defenses by a woman in UFC history (7) First woman to defend the UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight Championship Performance of the Night (Three times) Tied (Katlyn Cerminara) for most wins in UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight division history (9) Most consecutive wins in UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight division history (9) Most knockout wins in UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight division history BT Sport 2020 Female Fighter of the Year 2021 Female Fighter of the Year Daily Mirror 2021 Female Fighter of the Year World MMA Awards 2022 Female Fighter of the Year KICKBOXING Kunlun Fight Women&#8217;s Lightweight Champion 2014 Kunlun Fight Female -60kg Tournament Champion 2013 World K-1 Champion WKC, Peru (60 kg) 2013 World K-1 Champion WKC, Mexico (60 kg) And many more Judo 2002 Kyrgyzstan National Champion (58 kg) BOXING 2007 Russian Women&#8217;s National Amateur Champion (57 kg)[122] TAEKWONDO 2005 ITF and WTF European Championship, Gold Medal (58 kg) 2005 ITF and WTF European Championship Team Pattern, Gold Medal 2003 ITF World Championship, Bronze Medal (58 kg) 2002 ITF Asian Championship, Gold Medal (58 kg) MUAY THAI 2015 I.F.M.A. Royal World Cup Tournament Championship (60 kg) 2014 I.F.M.A. World Championship (60 kg) 2013 World Combat Games, Muay Thai Gold Medalist (60 kg) 2012 WMC Muaythai Female Super Lightweight World Champion[127] 2012 I.F.M.A. World Championship (60 kg)Ð¾Ð¾ 2011 I.F.M.A. World Championship, Silver Medal (60 kg) And many more SH-8 Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s Titles UFC Women&#8217;s Flyweight Championship (One time, former) Seven successful title defenses Valentina Shevchenkoâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Twitter https://twitter.com/BulletValentina?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bulletvalentina/  Website Â NA  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bulletvalentina/?hl=es-la    Personal Information:  Full Name Valentina Shevchenko  Popular Name Bullet  Date Of Birth March 07, 1988  Birth Place Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan  Age 36  Height 5&#8217;5&#8243;  Weight 125 lbs  Parents Elena and Anatoly Shevchenko  Siblings Antonina Shevchenko  Nationality Russian/Peruvian  Ethnicity Russian  Net Worth $5 million  Salary ~ $500,000  Spouse NA  Relationship/Marital Status Single  Children NA  Profession MMA Fighter  Team Tiger Muay Thai  Knockouts 8

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<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Zhang Weili's Net Worth 2024, Career, and Family</strong></p>

<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Zhang Weili? </strong></h2>
Zhang Weili is one of the most dangerous fighters on the UFC roster. She is a Chinese mixed martial artist and became the first fighter from her country to become a champion in the UFC after she defeated Jessica Andrade at UFC Fight Night in August 2019. The currently two-time UFC Strawweight Champion is also one of the most noted faces in the women's division. The UFC audiences seem to love her 'talk less work more' attitude thoroughly.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Zhang Weiliâ€™s early life</strong></h2>
Weili was born on 13 August 1989 in the Handan, Hebei located in the Southwest region of China. Her father was a miner and her mother raised him as a homemaker. The little troublemaker that Weili was, she was always interested in the fighting game.

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-230139" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200227212011/Weili-Zhang-China-Flag-558x315.jpg" alt="" width="558" height="315" />

Inspired by Kung Fu movies, Weili began training in martial arts at an early age. After training in Shaolin Kung Fu, she transitioned to Sanda and Shuai Jiao. Finally, she took up BJJ. While several sources sing songs of Weili's athletic prowess, there aren't any detailed references to her school itself.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Zhang Weili's family, partner, and children</h2>
As mentioned above, Weili's father was a miner who is enjoying retirement currently, while her mother is a homemaker. That said, their names are known to the media. She also has an older brother who played a huge part in getting her to where she is today.

Reports state that her brother used to work as a gold trader. But after noticing Weili's MMA talents, he gave up his job to support her with training and other routines. To date, he hasn't given up Weili's side as he currently works in the gyms where 'Magnum' trains.

Looking at the privacy Weili maintains regarding her personal life, it's quite apparent that there are pretty few reports about her current relationship status. While some reports also say that she is in a relationship with the CEO of 'Stride Gym', Ruben Payan Jr, some suggest that she is currently not romantically involved with anyone. Weili also has no kids.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Zhang Weili's net worth in 2024</b></h2>
Looking at the superb prowess of Weili and her ability to put on an absolute show, it's obvious that her UFC contract is rather good. As of 2024, Weili boasts a total net worth of about $2M. That said, a major chunk of that $2 million came from other big investments and businesses she has undertaken. Â According to certain reports,Â  the champion takes home a purse of $250,000 through her 10 fights under the Las Vegas-based promotion.

Weili earned the biggest payday of her entire UFC career for her UFC 248 bout against 'The Boogeywoman' Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Reports say she pocketed an amount of $290,000 after her victory against Jedrzejczyk.

Apart from her earnings from the UFC, 'Magnum' has also made a considerable amount of wealth from her endorsements.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Â Zhang Weiliâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
Currently, she promotes a number of brands, like Perfect Sports, Heilan Home, and Under Armour.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Zhang Weili's MMA career and highlights</b></h2>
Weili took up martial arts at the young age of 6 years. She started training in Shaolin Kung Fu under the tutelage of a local master. Her passion for Kung Fu films played a massive part in fueling her interest. After continuing in regular school until the age of 12, Weili's parents sent her to a specialized martial arts school. She started training in Sanda and Shuai jiao, a Chinese form of wrestling.

She also won the Sanda tournament of the Hebei province multiple times. Her prowess also earned her a spot in the Jiangsu province Sanda team. However, she picked up an injury during her training sessions for the same. It restricted her from competing in the tournament.

[caption id="attachment_2072286" align="alignnone" width="1"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-2072286" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1019158031h.jpg" alt="Zhang Weili" width="1" height="1" /> NEW YORK CITY, NY - NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang in her Women Strawweight title fight during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City, New York, United States. Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages Louis Grasse / SPP PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxBRAxMEX Copyright: xLouisxGrassex/xSPPx spp-en-LoGr-lrg2211121096395_UFC281_MAIN[/caption]

After moving to Beijing in 2010, Weili had to support herself completely. She took up a number of jobs during this time, ending up as a gym instructor. She got hooked on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and also started training in it. But, it was her friendship with the Chinese MMA legend, Wu Haotian, that finally helped her turn into a professional MMA athlete.

Haotian once brought Weili to her training facility, Black Tiger Fight Club. There, his coach noticed the spark that Weili had in martial arts. He suggested 'Magnum' to train in MMA and she was happy to oblige. After training for almost 3 years, the 34-year-old decided to take up MMA as her profession.

Zhang made her professional MMA debut in 2013. Unfortunately, she lost her first-ever match via a unanimous decision. She then finished her next twelve opponents in under three rounds. She saw the third round for the first time in her bout against Aline Sattelmayer at Kunlun Fight MMA 12.

Weili extended her win streak to 16 before signing with the UFC. The Chinese fighter dominated her first three opponents in the promotion. "Magnum" then fought former champion, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jessica-andrade/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Jessica Andrade</a>, in her fourth bout.

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It did not even take Weili a full minute to finish Andrade with debilitating knees and punches. She became the first Chinese UFC champion, and she did it in her home country. Then, she went on to defend her UFC women's strawweight title against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joanna-jedrzejczyk/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Joanna JÄ™drzejczykdrzejczyk</a>. With only one title defense, Weili clashed against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rose-namajunas/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Rose Namajunas</a> at UFC 261. Namajunas ended Weili's win streak with a highlight-reel head kick KO in the first round.

Since then, Weili has fought in three more fights and won two of them. After her second loss to 'Thug Rose' at UFC 268, she finished off her bold rival Joanna JÄ™drzejczyk once again at the UFC 275 with a spinning-back fist KO. Moreover, she reclaimed the UFC Strawweight championship in her last bout against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carla-esparza/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Carla Esparza</a>Â at UFC 281. As of now, he still holds the championship and stands as a two-time UFC Strawweight champion.

Weili has admitted that her prowess in the UFC has boosted her to the status of a star in her home country of China. They believe Weili has led the way for Chinese martial artists, setting an example of how nothing is impossible if you have the dedication to achieve it. She is also the face of the UFC's ventures in China, which has also added to her popularity.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Zhang Weili's record and stats</b></h2>
After a thoroughly dominant early professional career, Weili currently boasts a UFC record of 9-2 while her overall MMA record stands at a remarkable 24-3-0. She won the 'Fight of the Night' bonus for her fight with Joanna Jedrzejczyk and a 'Performance of the Night' bonus for her fight with Jessica Andrade.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Zhang Weili's fighting style</b></h2>
Weili showcases superb aggression in her fights. She likes pressuring down her opponents and fires a collection of kicks and hand strikes in the process.

Despite having commendable control on the ground game too, it might be said that Weili likes to fight standing up. Like her favorite MMA fighter,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tony-ferguson/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Tony Ferguson</a>, Weili likes to pressure her opponent. She prefers to strike with her opponent, though she can fight anywhere.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Zhang Weili's titles</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Weili is currently the undisputed UFC Women's Strawweight Champion, a title she had held once before. During her time at JLF, she had also been crowned the Female Strawweight champion. Prior to that, she had been the Top FC Strawweight Champion.Â </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Zhang Weiliâ€™s social media accounts</strong></h2>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td>https://www.instagram.com/zhangweilimma/</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td>https://twitter.com/MmaWeili</td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td>https://www.facebook.com/mmaweili/</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%"></td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Zhang Weili</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Magnum</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">August 13, 1989</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Handan, Hebei, China</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">34</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">1.63m (5 feet 4 inches)</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">115 lb (52kg)?</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Unknown</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">1</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Chinese</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Chinese</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">$2 million</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">$ 520,000</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">MMA fighter</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%"><span style="font-weight: 400">2X UFC Women's Strawweight Championship (Two times, Current)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">1X KLF Female Strawweight Champion (One time)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">1XÂ  Top FC Strawweight Champion (One time)</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Zhang Weili

Zhang Weili&#8217;s Net Worth 2024, Career, and Family Who is Zhang Weili? Zhang Weili is one of the most dangerous fighters on the UFC roster. She is a Chinese mixed martial artist and became the first fighter from her country to become a champion in the UFC after she defeated Jessica Andrade at UFC Fight Night in August 2019. The currently two-time UFC Strawweight Champion is also one of the most noted faces in the women&#8217;s division. The UFC audiences seem to love her &#8216;talk less work more&#8217; attitude thoroughly. Zhang Weiliâ€™s early life Weili was born on 13 August 1989 in the Handan, Hebei located in the Southwest region of China. Her father was a miner and her mother raised him as a homemaker. The little troublemaker that Weili was, she was always interested in the fighting game. Inspired by Kung Fu movies, Weili began training in martial arts at an early age. After training in Shaolin Kung Fu, she transitioned to Sanda and Shuai Jiao. Finally, she took up BJJ. While several sources sing songs of Weili&#8217;s athletic prowess, there aren&#8217;t any detailed references to her school itself. Zhang Weili&#8217;s family, partner, and children As mentioned above, Weili&#8217;s father was a miner who is enjoying retirement currently, while her mother is a homemaker. That said, their names are known to the media. She also has an older brother who played a huge part in getting her to where she is today. Reports state that her brother used to work as a gold trader. But after noticing Weili&#8217;s MMA talents, he gave up his job to support her with training and other routines. To date, he hasn&#8217;t given up Weili&#8217;s side as he currently works in the gyms where &#8216;Magnum&#8217; trains. Looking at the privacy Weili maintains regarding her personal life, it&#8217;s quite apparent that there are pretty few reports about her current relationship status. While some reports also say that she is in a relationship with the CEO of &#8216;Stride Gym&#8217;, Ruben Payan Jr, some suggest that she is currently not romantically involved with anyone. Weili also has no kids. Zhang Weili&#8217;s net worth in 2024 Looking at the superb prowess of Weili and her ability to put on an absolute show, it&#8217;s obvious that her UFC contract is rather good. As of 2024, Weili boasts a total net worth of about $2M. That said, a major chunk of that $2 million came from other big investments and businesses she has undertaken. Â According to certain reports,Â  the champion takes home a purse of $250,000 through her 10 fights under the Las Vegas-based promotion. Weili earned the biggest payday of her entire UFC career for her UFC 248 bout against &#8216;The Boogeywoman&#8217; Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Reports say she pocketed an amount of $290,000 after her victory against Jedrzejczyk. Apart from her earnings from the UFC, &#8216;Magnum&#8217; has also made a considerable amount of wealth from her endorsements. Â Zhang Weiliâ€™s partnerships and endorsements Currently, she promotes a number of brands, like Perfect Sports, Heilan Home, and Under Armour. Zhang Weili&#8217;s MMA career and highlights Weili took up martial arts at the young age of 6 years. She started training in Shaolin Kung Fu under the tutelage of a local master. Her passion for Kung Fu films played a massive part in fueling her interest. After continuing in regular school until the age of 12, Weili&#8217;s parents sent her to a specialized martial arts school. She started training in Sanda and Shuai jiao, a Chinese form of wrestling. She also won the Sanda tournament of the Hebei province multiple times. Her prowess also earned her a spot in the Jiangsu province Sanda team. However, she picked up an injury during her training sessions for the same. It restricted her from competing in the tournament. NEW YORK CITY, NY &#8211; NOVEMBER 12: Weili Zhang in her Women Strawweight title fight during the UFC 281 event at Madison Square Garden on November 12, 2022 in New York City, New York, United States. Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages Louis Grasse / SPP PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxBRAxMEX Copyright: xLouisxGrassex/xSPPx spp-en-LoGr-lrg2211121096395_UFC281_MAIN After moving to Beijing in 2010, Weili had to support herself completely. She took up a number of jobs during this time, ending up as a gym instructor. She got hooked on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and also started training in it. But, it was her friendship with the Chinese MMA legend, Wu Haotian, that finally helped her turn into a professional MMA athlete. Haotian once brought Weili to her training facility, Black Tiger Fight Club. There, his coach noticed the spark that Weili had in martial arts. He suggested &#8216;Magnum&#8217; to train in MMA and she was happy to oblige. After training for almost 3 years, the 34-year-old decided to take up MMA as her profession. Zhang made her professional MMA debut in 2013. Unfortunately, she lost her first-ever match via a unanimous decision. She then finished her next twelve opponents in under three rounds. She saw the third round for the first time in her bout against Aline Sattelmayer at Kunlun Fight MMA 12. Weili extended her win streak to 16 before signing with the UFC. The Chinese fighter dominated her first three opponents in the promotion. &#8220;Magnum&#8221; then fought former champion, Jessica Andrade, in her fourth bout. It did not even take Weili a full minute to finish Andrade with debilitating knees and punches. She became the first Chinese UFC champion, and she did it in her home country. Then, she went on to defend her UFC women&#8217;s strawweight title against Joanna JÄ™drzejczykdrzejczyk. With only one title defense, Weili clashed against Rose Namajunas at UFC 261. Namajunas ended Weili&#8217;s win streak with a highlight-reel head kick KO in the first round. Since then, Weili has fought in three more fights and won two of them. After her second loss to &#8216;Thug Rose&#8217; at UFC 268, she finished off her bold rival Joanna JÄ™drzejczyk once again at the UFC 275 with a spinning-back fist KO. Moreover, she reclaimed the UFC Strawweight championship in her last bout against Carla EsparzaÂ at UFC 281. As of now, he still holds the championship and stands as a two-time UFC Strawweight champion. Weili has admitted that her prowess in the UFC has boosted her to the status of a star in her home country of China. They believe Weili has led the way for Chinese martial artists, setting an example of how nothing is impossible if you have the dedication to achieve it. She is also the face of the UFC&#8217;s ventures in China, which has also added to her popularity. Zhang Weili&#8217;s record and stats After a thoroughly dominant early professional career, Weili currently boasts a UFC record of 9-2 while her overall MMA record stands at a remarkable 24-3-0. She won the &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; bonus for her fight with Joanna Jedrzejczyk and a &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; bonus for her fight with Jessica Andrade. Zhang Weili&#8217;s fighting style Weili showcases superb aggression in her fights. She likes pressuring down her opponents and fires a collection of kicks and hand strikes in the process. Despite having commendable control on the ground game too, it might be said that Weili likes to fight standing up. Like her favorite MMA fighter,Â Tony Ferguson, Weili likes to pressure her opponent. She prefers to strike with her opponent, though she can fight anywhere. Zhang Weili&#8217;s titles Weili is currently the undisputed UFC Women&#8217;s Strawweight Champion, a title she had held once before. During her time at JLF, she had also been crowned the Female Strawweight champion. Prior to that, she had been the Top FC Strawweight Champion.Â  Zhang Weiliâ€™s social media accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zhangweilimma/  Twitter https://twitter.com/MmaWeili  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mmaweili/    Personal Information:  Full Name Zhang Weili  Popular Name Magnum  Date Of Birth August 13, 1989  Birth Place Handan, Hebei, China  Age 34  Height 1.63m (5 feet 4 inches)  Weight 115 lb (52kg)?  Parents Unknown  Siblings 1  Nationality Chinese  Ethnicity Chinese  Net Worth $2 million  Salary $ 520,000  Spouse NA  Relationship/Marital Status NA  Children NA  Profession MMA fighter  Team NA  Titles 2X UFC Women&#8217;s Strawweight Championship (Two times, Current) 1X KLF Female Strawweight Champion (One time) 1XÂ  Top FC Strawweight Champion (One time)

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