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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Amanda Lemos Net Worth 2023, Career, and Family</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">Most UFC fans are well aware of the known UFC Strawweight Amanda Lemos' superb in-octagon skills. After joining UFC in 2017, the 36-year-old Brazilian has won against multiple notable opponents, including Mariana Rodriguez and  Angela Hill. Currently, she is gearing up for her bout against the famed UFC Strawweight queen, Zhang Weili.</p>

<h2><b>Amanda Lemos' net worth in 2023</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">Lemos is currently in the sixth year of her UFC tenure, and looking at her superb record, it's quite understandable that the UFC pays her well. Reportedly, the Brazilian currently boasts a net worth of about $500,000. A few sources also state that out of her net worth, Lemos has amassed $292,000 from her MMA career only.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">Her fight against Angela Hill at UFC Fight Night 199 earned her the biggest payday of her UFC career. Lemos reportedly made a remarkable $136,000 for the bout, which included her $40,000 base pay, $40,000 fight win bonus, $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus, and $6,000 in incentive pay for the fight week.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">'Amandinha' also earns a healthy amount from her sponsorship deals. She endorses a number of noted brands like Venum, Monster Energy, and Reebok. It also won't be wrong to say that she stands a chance to gain many more sponsorship deals, given that she continues her superb run in the UFC.</p>

<h2><b>Amanda Lemos’ childhood and early life</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">UFC fans might be well aware of the fact that Lemos doesn't talk much about her personal life in public appearances. She prefers keeping her private life away from the limelight of the media. Hence, there is absolutely no information about Lemos' parents, upbringing, or early life on the internet.</p>

<h2><b>Amanda Lemos’ family</b></h2>
Looking at the privacy that Lemos maintains about her personal life, it's quite understandable that there's no information in the public domain about her family or relationship status. Hence, it isn't possible to say whether she is married or not. However, two of her Instagram uploads showcase the snap of a little girl, whom she has also called <em>"daughter."</em>
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The caption to one of those posts, when translated to English, reads, <em>"Today is the ABC graduation photos of my princess, who owns all my love. Daughter, if you depend on me, you'll be a great woman 🙏 🙏 ❤️ ❤️ and I'll be by your side in every conquest you make". </em>But, the lack of reports regarding Lemos' personal life leaves this issue open to speculation.

However, a few sources say that she was born in the port city of Belém in Brazil. Her Instagram also showcases a few posts with her mother and one with her father. But, apart from this, no information related to Lemos' pre-UFC life could be found.
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But, the captions to her posts containing the snaps of her mother and father say a lot of her deep bond with her parents. The caption to her Instagram post showcasing her father reads, <em>"My black , my honey, my hubby, MY EVERYTHING.........LOVE YOU to infinity dad thanks for everything....... I will take care of you until the last day with lots of love."</em>
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Quite understandably, a number of fans will love the relationship Lemos maintains with her parents. After all, it's one of the most important things one needs to take care of in life.
<h2><b>Amanda Lemos’ MMA career and highlights</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">There's no information available about the Brazilian's amateur MMA career in the public domain. But, after turning professional around the beginning of 2014, Lemos had her first professional MMA fight for a Brazilian promotion named 'Fusao de Artes Marciais'. After gaining two wins in her two FDAM fights, she joined 'Jungle Fury' and fought for them 4 times. Lemos' JF record consists of 3 victories, with one majority draw. Prior to her UFC induction, Lemos held an unbeaten record of 7-0-1.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">'Amandinha' made her UFC debut at the UFC Fight Night 113 on 16 July 2017. However, it ended up in the first loss of her professional MMA career. She got TKOd by her opponent, Leslie Smith, in the second round of their bout. After this defeat, Lemos regained her momentum in the promotion with a series of five wins over noted opponents, including the famed Angela Hill.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">However, the noted former UFC Strawweight champion, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jessica-andrade/">Jessica Andrade</a>, subjected her to her next defeat. The Brazilian submitted to an arm-triangle choke from Andrade in the very first round of their bout. However, 'Amandinha' managed to revamp herself once more and came out victorious in her next two bouts against Michelle Waterson-Gomez and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/marina-rodriguez/">Marina Rodriguez</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">Her two previous fights against Waterson-Gomez and Rodriguez stand as an example of her well-rounded fight game. She finished off the former with a superb guillotine choke in the second round. While she also showcased her awesome prowess in striking when she got the better of the latter with a third-round TKO.</p>

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Currently, 'Amandinha' has Brazilian fans chanting her name once more. She is awaiting her coveted UFC Strawweight title bout on 19 August against the famed current champ, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/zhang-weili/">Zhang 'Magnum' Weili</a> at UFC 292. Will the UFC world get another Brazilian Champion after <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexandre-pantoja/">Alexandre Pantoja's</a> UFC Flyweight title victory at UFC 290?
<h2><b>Amanda Lemos' record and stats</b></h2>
The 36-year-old Brazilian currently boasts a commendable UFC record of 9-2 also holding an impressive overall MMA record of 13-2. A list of her noteworthy achievements are as follows:

<strong>Ultimate Fighting Championship</strong>
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 	<li>Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Angela Hill[19]</li>
 	<li>Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Michelle Waterson[24]</li>
 	<li>Tied (Jéssica Andrade &amp; Rose Namajunas) for most finishes in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (5)[29]</li>
 	<li>Most knockdowns landed in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (5)</li>
 	<li>Tied (Jéssica Andrade) for most knockouts in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (3)[29]</li>
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<h2><b>Amanda Lemos’ fighting style</b></h2>
As already said, Lemos has an almost pretty strong ground game to complement her superb striking. She likes to stay watchful most of the time in a bout, but also throws a collection of her weapons at regular intervals. The unpredictability of her strikes forms a huge part of her fight game as well.
<h2>Amanda Lemos’ cars, houses, and other luxuries</h2>
Apart from her net worth and UFC earnings, not many know how Lemos actually spends her riches. Her Instagram profile showcases her at a number of locations. Hence, it's pretty tough to say where she usually lives and what possessions she has.
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Amanda Lemos Net Worth 2023, Career, and Family Most UFC fans are well aware of the known UFC Strawweight Amanda Lemos&#8217; superb in-octagon skills. After joining UFC in 2017, the 36-year-old Brazilian has won against multiple notable opponents, including Mariana Rodriguez and  Angela Hill. Currently, she is gearing up for her bout against the famed UFC Strawweight queen, Zhang Weili. Amanda Lemos&#8217; net worth in 2023 Lemos is currently in the sixth year of her UFC tenure, and looking at her superb record, it&#8217;s quite understandable that the UFC pays her well. Reportedly, the Brazilian currently boasts a net worth of about $500,000. A few sources also state that out of her net worth, Lemos has amassed $292,000 from her MMA career only. Her fight against Angela Hill at UFC Fight Night 199 earned her the biggest payday of her UFC career. Lemos reportedly made a remarkable $136,000 for the bout, which included her $40,000 base pay, $40,000 fight win bonus, $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus, and $6,000 in incentive pay for the fight week. &#8216;Amandinha&#8217; also earns a healthy amount from her sponsorship deals. She endorses a number of noted brands like Venum, Monster Energy, and Reebok. It also won&#8217;t be wrong to say that she stands a chance to gain many more sponsorship deals, given that she continues her superb run in the UFC. Amanda Lemos’ childhood and early life UFC fans might be well aware of the fact that Lemos doesn&#8217;t talk much about her personal life in public appearances. She prefers keeping her private life away from the limelight of the media. Hence, there is absolutely no information about Lemos&#8217; parents, upbringing, or early life on the internet. Amanda Lemos’ family Looking at the privacy that Lemos maintains about her personal life, it&#8217;s quite understandable that there&#8217;s no information in the public domain about her family or relationship status. Hence, it isn&#8217;t possible to say whether she is married or not. However, two of her Instagram uploads showcase the snap of a little girl, whom she has also called &#8220;daughter.&#8221;       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Amanda lemos (@amandalemos_ufc)  The caption to one of those posts, when translated to English, reads, &#8220;Today is the ABC graduation photos of my princess, who owns all my love. Daughter, if you depend on me, you&#8217;ll be a great woman 🙏 🙏 ❤️ ❤️ and I&#8217;ll be by your side in every conquest you make&#8221;. But, the lack of reports regarding Lemos&#8217; personal life leaves this issue open to speculation. However, a few sources say that she was born in the port city of Belém in Brazil. Her Instagram also showcases a few posts with her mother and one with her father. But, apart from this, no information related to Lemos&#8217; pre-UFC life could be found.       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Amanda lemos (@amandalemos_ufc)  But, the captions to her posts containing the snaps of her mother and father say a lot of her deep bond with her parents. The caption to her Instagram post showcasing her father reads, &#8220;My black , my honey, my hubby, MY EVERYTHING&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;LOVE YOU to infinity dad thanks for everything&#8230;&#8230;. I will take care of you until the last day with lots of love.&#8221;       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Amanda lemos (@amandalemos_ufc)  Quite understandably, a number of fans will love the relationship Lemos maintains with her parents. After all, it&#8217;s one of the most important things one needs to take care of in life. Amanda Lemos’ MMA career and highlights There&#8217;s no information available about the Brazilian&#8217;s amateur MMA career in the public domain. But, after turning professional around the beginning of 2014, Lemos had her first professional MMA fight for a Brazilian promotion named &#8216;Fusao de Artes Marciais&#8217;. After gaining two wins in her two FDAM fights, she joined &#8216;Jungle Fury&#8217; and fought for them 4 times. Lemos&#8217; JF record consists of 3 victories, with one majority draw. Prior to her UFC induction, Lemos held an unbeaten record of 7-0-1. &#8216;Amandinha&#8217; made her UFC debut at the UFC Fight Night 113 on 16 July 2017. However, it ended up in the first loss of her professional MMA career. She got TKOd by her opponent, Leslie Smith, in the second round of their bout. After this defeat, Lemos regained her momentum in the promotion with a series of five wins over noted opponents, including the famed Angela Hill. However, the noted former UFC Strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade, subjected her to her next defeat. The Brazilian submitted to an arm-triangle choke from Andrade in the very first round of their bout. However, &#8216;Amandinha&#8217; managed to revamp herself once more and came out victorious in her next two bouts against Michelle Waterson-Gomez and Marina Rodriguez. Her two previous fights against Waterson-Gomez and Rodriguez stand as an example of her well-rounded fight game. She finished off the former with a superb guillotine choke in the second round. While she also showcased her awesome prowess in striking when she got the better of the latter with a third-round TKO.       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Amanda lemos (@amandalemos_ufc)  Currently, &#8216;Amandinha&#8217; has Brazilian fans chanting her name once more. She is awaiting her coveted UFC Strawweight title bout on 19 August against the famed current champ, Zhang &#8216;Magnum&#8217; Weili at UFC 292. Will the UFC world get another Brazilian Champion after Alexandre Pantoja&#8217;s UFC Flyweight title victory at UFC 290? Amanda Lemos&#8217; record and stats The 36-year-old Brazilian currently boasts a commendable UFC record of 9-2 also holding an impressive overall MMA record of 13-2. A list of her noteworthy achievements are as follows: Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Angela Hill[19] Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Michelle Waterson[24] Tied (Jéssica Andrade &amp; Rose Namajunas) for most finishes in UFC Women&#8217;s Strawweight division history (5)[29] Most knockdowns landed in UFC Women&#8217;s Strawweight division history (5) Tied (Jéssica Andrade) for most knockouts in UFC Women&#8217;s Strawweight division history (3)[29] Jungle Fight Jungle Fight Women&#8217;s Bantamweight Champion (One time)[30] Two successful title defenses Amanda Lemos’ fighting style As already said, Lemos has an almost pretty strong ground game to complement her superb striking. She likes to stay watchful most of the time in a bout, but also throws a collection of her weapons at regular intervals. The unpredictability of her strikes forms a huge part of her fight game as well. Amanda Lemos’ cars, houses, and other luxuries Apart from her net worth and UFC earnings, not many know how Lemos actually spends her riches. Her Instagram profile showcases her at a number of locations. Hence, it&#8217;s pretty tough to say where she usually lives and what possessions she has.  Name Amanda Oliveira de Lemos  Born May 22, 1987  Place of Birth Belém, Brazil  Nationality Brazilian  Education Unknown  Parents Unknown  Height 1.63m (5 feet 4 inches)  Weight 115 lb (52kg)  Record 13-2-1  Wife/Husband/Partner NA  Kids 1 Daughter  Shoe Size Unknown

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Carla Esparza 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Carla Esparza is one of the best fighters in the UFC strawweight division.<span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Alex Perez&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}"> 'Cookie Monster' has been professionally fighting since 2010 and is the first UFC Strawweight champion and first Invicta FC Strawweight champion. As of 2021, Esparza sits at #4 in UFC women's strawweight <a href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rankings</a>.</span>
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The 'Cookie Monster' made her UFC debut in the year 2014. She was up against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rose-namajunas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rose Namajunas</a> in her first UFC fight at The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale. Esparza started her career in style and won The Ultimate Fighter 20 Women's Strawweight tournament to capture the inaugural women's strawweight championship.

She could not hold on to the belt and dropped it to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joanna-jedrzejczyk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joanna Jedrzejczyk</a> in her first defense. Esparza has beaten the likes of Maryna Moroz, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cynthia-calvillo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cynthia Calvillo</a>, Virna Jandiroba, Michelle Waterson, and Marina Rodriguez.

[caption id="attachment_424859" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-424859 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201027150831/UFCFNFI4023-1.jpg" alt="Carla Esparza" width="1920" height="1407" /> ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JULY 26: (L-R) Carla Esparza punches Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in their strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 26, 2020 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

'Cookie Monster' has put together a four-fight win streak and is surging up the rankings once more. In 2020, she beat Michelle Waterson and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/marina-rodriguez/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marina Rodriguez</a> via split decision verdicts. She is scheduled to face Yan Xiaonan on May 22, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 192. The fighter has claimed an 8-4 <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/d910665038efc639" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">record</a> during her time in the UFC.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Carla Esparza&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:4225,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:7},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;arial, sans, sans-serif&quot;}">Carla Esparza</span>: Fighting Style</h2>
Esparza's fights are a masterclass in discipline. She doesn't go for finishes frequently and plays it safe. Nevertheless, she musters enough offense and control to edge out split decision victories.

The fact that she has claimed 10/17 wins via decision is a sign that she doesn't let her opponents dominate her. 'Cookie Monster' has claimed seven finishes in her career, but the last of these came in 2014 when she beat Rose Namajunas.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Carla Esparza&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:4225,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:7},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;arial, sans, sans-serif&quot;}">Carla Esparza</span>: Achievements</h2>
'The Cookie Monster' holds an amazing record of <a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Carla-Esparza-63410" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">17-6-0</a> in her MMA career. Her list of accomplishments is long and commendable. The talented <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/07/20/carla-esparza-scouting-report-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fighter</a> is also a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

She has <a href="https://combatpress.com/2014/12/combat-press-2014-mma-awards-female-fighter-of-the-year-carla-esparza/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">held</a> the 2014 Female Fighter of the Year awarded by Combat Press. Furthermore, 'The Cookie Monster' has reigned as an Invicta FC strawweight champion. The fighter has claimed one Performance of the Night award and one Fight of the Night award.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Carla Esparza&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:4225,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:7},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;arial, sans, sans-serif&quot;}">Carla Esparza</span>: Net Worth and Salary 2021</h2>
Esparza has estimated career earnings of $544,000 according to <a href="https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/carla-esparza" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tapology</a>.

https://youtu.be/Pi_CYVZ67j0
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact <span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Carla Esparza&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:4225,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:7},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;arial, sans, sans-serif&quot;}">Carla Esparza</span>?</h2>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlaesparza1/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/CarlaEsparza1?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>
<table width="543">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td> Nickname</td>
<td> The Cookie Monster</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>10-10-1987</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Residence</td>
<td> Redondo Beach, California, United States</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>5'1"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMA Record</td>
<td>17-6-0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td> 4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td> NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Weight/Division</td>
<td>116 lb/strawweight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Marital Status/Partner Name</td>
<td> NA/NA</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Carla Esparza

Carla Esparza 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Carla Esparza is one of the best fighters in the UFC strawweight division. &#8216;Cookie Monster&#8217; has been professionally fighting since 2010 and is the first UFC Strawweight champion and first Invicta FC Strawweight champion. As of 2021, Esparza sits at #4 in UFC women&#8217;s strawweight rankings. Carla Esparza: UFC Career The &#8216;Cookie Monster&#8217; made her UFC debut in the year 2014. She was up against Rose Namajunas in her first UFC fight at The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale. Esparza started her career in style and won The Ultimate Fighter 20 Women&#8217;s Strawweight tournament to capture the inaugural women&#8217;s strawweight championship. She could not hold on to the belt and dropped it to Joanna Jedrzejczyk in her first defense. Esparza has beaten the likes of Maryna Moroz, Cynthia Calvillo, Virna Jandiroba, Michelle Waterson, and Marina Rodriguez. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES &#8211; JULY 26: (L-R) Carla Esparza punches Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in their strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 26, 2020 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) &#8216;Cookie Monster&#8217; has put together a four-fight win streak and is surging up the rankings once more. In 2020, she beat Michelle Waterson and Marina Rodriguez via split decision verdicts. She is scheduled to face Yan Xiaonan on May 22, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 192. The fighter has claimed an 8-4 record during her time in the UFC. Carla Esparza: Fighting Style Esparza&#8217;s fights are a masterclass in discipline. She doesn&#8217;t go for finishes frequently and plays it safe. Nevertheless, she musters enough offense and control to edge out split decision victories. The fact that she has claimed 10/17 wins via decision is a sign that she doesn&#8217;t let her opponents dominate her. &#8216;Cookie Monster&#8217; has claimed seven finishes in her career, but the last of these came in 2014 when she beat Rose Namajunas. Carla Esparza: Achievements &#8216;The Cookie Monster&#8217; holds an amazing record of 17-6-0 in her MMA career. Her list of accomplishments is long and commendable. The talented fighter is also a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She has held the 2014 Female Fighter of the Year awarded by Combat Press. Furthermore, &#8216;The Cookie Monster&#8217; has reigned as an Invicta FC strawweight champion. The fighter has claimed one Performance of the Night award and one Fight of the Night award. Carla Esparza: Net Worth and Salary 2021 Esparza has estimated career earnings of $544,000 according to Tapology. https://youtu.be/Pi_CYVZ67j0 How to contact Carla Esparza? Instagram, Twitter   Nickname  The Cookie Monster  Age 33  Born 10-10-1987  Nationality American   Residence  Redondo Beach, California, United States  Height 5&#8217;1&#8243;  MMA Record 17-6-0  Active Win Streak  4  Net Worth  NA   Weight/Division 116 lb/strawweight   Marital Status/Partner Name  NA/NA

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<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Jessica Andrade 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Jessica Andrade is one of the top women fighters in the UFC. She currently competes in the women's flyweight division and is a former women's strawweight champion. 'Bate Estaca' made her UFC debut in the year 2013. As of September 2021, she is #1 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings and #6 in UFC women's pound-for-pound <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Jessica Andrade: UFC career</h2>
'Bate Estaca' joined the MMA powerhouse in the summer of 2013. Her debut fight was a losing effort against the veteran Liz Carmouche. Following that, she went on a winning streak before fighting <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joanna-jedrzejczyk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joanna Jedrzejczyk</a> for the strawweight strap. She fell, but persevered and earned a shot at the gold once more.

On this occasion, Andrade knocked out <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rose-namajunas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rose Namajunas</a> in the second round at UFC 237 to ascend to the top of the division. This win earned her the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night award.

[caption id="attachment_580322" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-580322" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210313184335/UFC_FI6_20201018-JH-0019-1.jpg" alt="Jessica Andrade" width="1920" height="1280" /> ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 18: (R-L) Jessica Andrade of Brazil takes down Katlyn Chookagian in their women's flyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on October 18, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

One of the most talked-about fights was her bout with<a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/zhang-weili/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Zhang Weili</a>, where she was defending her title for the first time. She lost the fight via first-round technical knockout at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Zhang. Then she fought at UFC 251 where she suffered a split decision defeat to 'Thug Rose'. In her bout against <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/katlyn-chookagian/">Katlyn Chookagian</a>, Andrade won the fight via technical knockout and won the Performance of the Night award.

Her last fight was a title bout against the current UFC flyweight champion, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/valentina-shevchenko/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Valentina Shevchenko</a>, at UFC 261, where she lost via T/KO in the second round. Now, Andrade will step inside the octagon against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cynthia-calvillo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cynthia Calvillo</a> on September 25, 2021, at <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ufc-266/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UFC 266</a>.

She holds a <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/6a1901c62ab3870f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">12-7</a> record in UFC.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Jessica Andrade: Fighting Style</h2>
Andrade is one of the few fighters in the UFC who is just amazing with her raw strength. She is one of the most physically imposing women in the division.

Her brawling style is one of the most powerful in the sport. Andrade possesses incredible strength and sharp techniques which have aided her to reach the list of top women fighters in the UFC.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Jessica Andrade: Achievements</h2>
'Bate Estaca' is undoubtedly one of the best female fighters inside the octagon. The fighter's achievement list is huge and overwhelming. The Brazilian fighter is a blue belt in Brazilian <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://awakeningfighters.com/athletes/jessica-andrade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jiu-Jitsu</a>. Furthermore, Andrade holds an amazing MMA record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jessica-Andrade-100715" target="_blank" rel="noopener">21-9-0.</a>

Andrade <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&amp;weight_class=WSW" target="_blank" rel="noopener">holds</a> the record for the second-most stoppage wins in UFC women's strawweight division. She also holds the record for the most knockouts in the strawweight division. 'Bate Estaca' has claimed four 'Performance of the Night' and 'Fight of the Night' awards each.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Jessica Andrade: Net Worth and Salary 2021</h2>
Andrade has earned over $1,787,000 in her UFC career, according to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/10/17/jessica-andrade-career-earnings-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sports Daily</a>. Her biggest paycheck ($230,000) came from her first fight against Rose Namajunas in 2019. The total estimated net worth of Jessica Andrade is over $859,590, according to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.sportekz.com/mma/jessica-andrade-net-worth/#:~:text=Jessica%20Andrade%20Net%20Worth%20(%24,Combat)%20and%20ProFC%2047%20promotion." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sportekz.com</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">How to contact Jessica Andrade?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.instagram.com/jessicammapro/channel/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://twitter.com/jessicammapro?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Nickname</td>
<td>Bate Estaca (Pilerider)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>September 25, 1991</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Brazilian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hometown</td>
<td>Umuarama, Brazil</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>5'1"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reach</td>
<td>62"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Leg <a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jessica-andrade" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reach</a></td>
<td>35"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight / Division</td>
<td> 125 lbs / Flyweight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMA Record</td>
<td>21-9-0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$859,590</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wife Name</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2838740-ufc-fighter-jessica-andrade-wife-reportedly-robbed-at-gunpoint-in-brazil" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fernanda Gomes</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Girlfriend</td>
<td>NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://peoplepill.com/people/jessica-andrade/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Julio and Neusa Andrade</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Jessica Andrade

Jessica Andrade 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Jessica Andrade is one of the top women fighters in the UFC. She currently competes in the women&#8217;s flyweight division and is a former women&#8217;s strawweight champion. &#8216;Bate Estaca&#8217; made her UFC debut in the year 2013. As of September 2021, she is #1 in the UFC women&#8217;s flyweight rankings and #6 in UFC women&#8217;s pound-for-pound rankings. Jessica Andrade: UFC career &#8216;Bate Estaca&#8217; joined the MMA powerhouse in the summer of 2013. Her debut fight was a losing effort against the veteran Liz Carmouche. Following that, she went on a winning streak before fighting Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the strawweight strap. She fell, but persevered and earned a shot at the gold once more. On this occasion, Andrade knocked out Rose Namajunas in the second round at UFC 237 to ascend to the top of the division. This win earned her the Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night award. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES &#8211; OCTOBER 18: (R-L) Jessica Andrade of Brazil takes down Katlyn Chookagian in their women&#8217;s flyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on October 18, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) One of the most talked-about fights was her bout with Zhang Weili, where she was defending her title for the first time. She lost the fight via first-round technical knockout at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Zhang. Then she fought at UFC 251 where she suffered a split decision defeat to &#8216;Thug Rose&#8217;. In her bout against Katlyn Chookagian, Andrade won the fight via technical knockout and won the Performance of the Night award. Her last fight was a title bout against the current UFC flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko, at UFC 261, where she lost via T/KO in the second round. Now, Andrade will step inside the octagon against Cynthia Calvillo on September 25, 2021, at UFC 266. She holds a 12-7 record in UFC. Jessica Andrade: Fighting Style Andrade is one of the few fighters in the UFC who is just amazing with her raw strength. She is one of the most physically imposing women in the division. Her brawling style is one of the most powerful in the sport. Andrade possesses incredible strength and sharp techniques which have aided her to reach the list of top women fighters in the UFC. Jessica Andrade: Achievements &#8216;Bate Estaca&#8217; is undoubtedly one of the best female fighters inside the octagon. The fighter&#8217;s achievement list is huge and overwhelming. The Brazilian fighter is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Furthermore, Andrade holds an amazing MMA record of 21-9-0. Andrade holds the record for the second-most stoppage wins in UFC women&#8217;s strawweight division. She also holds the record for the most knockouts in the strawweight division. &#8216;Bate Estaca&#8217; has claimed four &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; and &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; awards each. Jessica Andrade: Net Worth and Salary 2021 Andrade has earned over $1,787,000 in her UFC career, according to The Sports Daily. Her biggest paycheck ($230,000) came from her first fight against Rose Namajunas in 2019. The total estimated net worth of Jessica Andrade is over $859,590, according to Sportekz.com. How to contact Jessica Andrade? Instagram, Twitter  Nickname Bate Estaca (Pilerider)  Age 30  Born September 25, 1991  Nationality Brazilian  Hometown Umuarama, Brazil  Height 5&#8217;1&#8243;  Reach 62&#8243;  Leg Reach 35&#8243;  Weight / Division  125 lbs / Flyweight  MMA Record 21-9-0  Active Win Streak 0  Net Worth $859,590  Endorsements N/A  Marital Status Married  Wife Name Fernanda Gomes  Girlfriend NA  Parents Julio and Neusa Andrade  &nbsp;

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<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Yan Xiaonan 2024: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Yan Xiaonan?</h2>
Yan Xiaonan is one of the top-class strawweight fighters in the UFC. The UFC's first Chinese fighter made her promotional debut in the year 2017. As of 2021, she sits at #1 in the UFC women's strawweight rankings and #10 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Yan Xiaonanâ€™s early life</h2>
Born in June 1992 in Sanya, Hainan Province, China, Yan started practicing Taekwondo at a very young age and didn't stop until she reached college. Originally an accounting student, she chose the path of the gladiators after joining MMA school Sanda League following her graduation.

<img class="size-medium wp-image-2753529 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Yan-Xionan-518x315.jpg" alt="" width="518" height="315" />

She quickly rose through Chinese regional circuits and would eventually make her pro debut against Kunlun Fight 10 years ago in 2014. During her time at the promotion, she would win two titles including the bantamweight gold, and then go on to secure 5 more wins within a short span of 3 years, which would get her noticed by UFC scouts.

In 2017, at just 25 years old, Yan made history when she became only the second Chinese woman ever signed to compete under Dana White's promotion; the first being her opponent for UFC 300, Zhang Weili.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Yan Xiaonanâ€™s partner and children</h2>
Yan tied the knot with long-time boyfriend Zhang Yang on April 16, 2016. While that was undoubtedly her highlight of the day, it wasn't the only one, for following the ceremony, she would put on her gloves and dive into the cage ROAD FC 030.Â  Now that is some dedication to fighting. While Xiaonan's wedding was sort of a public affair of sorts with media coverage, very little is otherwise known about her personal life.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Yan Xiaonanâ€™s net worth 2024</h2>
A prominent figure in women's MMA, Xiaonan's estimated net worth in 2024 is $1 million. Her earnings come from a mix of prize money, bonuses, endorsements, etc.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Yan Xiaonan: Career timeline</h2>
Xiaonan made her pro debut for Kunlun Fight back in 2014 and as mentioned above, won the bantamweight title there, and then topped it by beating 5 more opponents in 3 years before she got signed to the UFC.

[caption id="attachment_958608" align="aligncenter" width="473"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-958608" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-03-06T025511Z_1490934911_MT1USATODAY17839561_RTRMADP_3_MMA-UFC-272-RODRIGUEZ-VS-XIAONAN-473x315.jpg" alt="" width="473" height="315" /> Mar 5, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, UNITED STATES; Marina Rodriguez (red gloves) fights Yan Xiaonan (blue gloves) during UFC 272 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

'Nine' made her UFC debut against Kailin Curran and won the bout via a unanimous decision. Later she defeated fighters like Viviane Pereira, Angela Hill, Claudia Gadelha, and Syuri Kondo. She is currently on a 2 match-win streak with her last fight against Jessica Andrade ending with a KO win at UFC 288.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Yan Xiaonan's career stats and records</h2>
Xiaonan is one of the few fighters who is a celebrated athlete in all competitions of mixed martial arts. Opponents fear her because of her extremely diverse background in sports. Her techniques and skills are just out of the box and have always helped her in bringing her opponents down.

She has an MMA career record of 17-3-0 while boasting an impressive UFC record of 8-2,
<h2 style="text-align: center">Yan Xiaonanâ€™s social media accounts</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td>https://www.instagram.com/xiaonan_yan/</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td>NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td>NA</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table style="width: 67.9939%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.8135%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">Yan Xiaonan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">Nine</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">06-16-1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">Shenyang, Liaoning, China</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">5'5"</td>
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<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">115 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">Chinese</td>
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<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">Chinese</td>
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<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">$1 million</td>
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<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">$290,000</td>
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<td style="width: 293.589%">Zhang Yang</td>
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<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">MMA fighter</td>
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<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 30.8135%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 293.589%">Kunlun Fight Bantamweight Champion</td>
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Yan Xiaonan

Yan Xiaonan 2024: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Who is Yan Xiaonan? Yan Xiaonan is one of the top-class strawweight fighters in the UFC. The UFC&#8217;s first Chinese fighter made her promotional debut in the year 2017. As of 2021, she sits at #1 in the UFC women&#8217;s strawweight rankings and #10 in the UFC women&#8217;s pound-for-pound rankings. Yan Xiaonanâ€™s early life Born in June 1992 in Sanya, Hainan Province, China, Yan started practicing Taekwondo at a very young age and didn&#8217;t stop until she reached college. Originally an accounting student, she chose the path of the gladiators after joining MMA school Sanda League following her graduation. She quickly rose through Chinese regional circuits and would eventually make her pro debut against Kunlun Fight 10 years ago in 2014. During her time at the promotion, she would win two titles including the bantamweight gold, and then go on to secure 5 more wins within a short span of 3 years, which would get her noticed by UFC scouts. In 2017, at just 25 years old, Yan made history when she became only the second Chinese woman ever signed to compete under Dana White&#8217;s promotion; the first being her opponent for UFC 300, Zhang Weili. Yan Xiaonanâ€™s partner and children Yan tied the knot with long-time boyfriend Zhang Yang on April 16, 2016. While that was undoubtedly her highlight of the day, it wasn&#8217;t the only one, for following the ceremony, she would put on her gloves and dive into the cage ROAD FC 030.Â  Now that is some dedication to fighting. While Xiaonan&#8217;s wedding was sort of a public affair of sorts with media coverage, very little is otherwise known about her personal life. Yan Xiaonanâ€™s net worth 2024 A prominent figure in women&#8217;s MMA, Xiaonan&#8217;s estimated net worth in 2024 is $1 million. Her earnings come from a mix of prize money, bonuses, endorsements, etc. Yan Xiaonan: Career timeline Xiaonan made her pro debut for Kunlun Fight back in 2014 and as mentioned above, won the bantamweight title there, and then topped it by beating 5 more opponents in 3 years before she got signed to the UFC. Mar 5, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, UNITED STATES; Marina Rodriguez (red gloves) fights Yan Xiaonan (blue gloves) during UFC 272 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports &#8216;Nine&#8217; made her UFC debut against Kailin Curran and won the bout via a unanimous decision. Later she defeated fighters like Viviane Pereira, Angela Hill, Claudia Gadelha, and Syuri Kondo. She is currently on a 2 match-win streak with her last fight against Jessica Andrade ending with a KO win at UFC 288. Yan Xiaonan&#8217;s career stats and records Xiaonan is one of the few fighters who is a celebrated athlete in all competitions of mixed martial arts. Opponents fear her because of her extremely diverse background in sports. Her techniques and skills are just out of the box and have always helped her in bringing her opponents down. She has an MMA career record of 17-3-0 while boasting an impressive UFC record of 8-2, Yan Xiaonanâ€™s social media accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/xiaonan_yan/  Twitter NA  Facebook NA    Personal Information:  Full Name Yan Xiaonan  Popular Name Nine  Date Of Birth 06-16-1989  Birth Place Shenyang, Liaoning, China  Age 34  Height 5&#8217;5&#8243;  Weight 115 lbs  Parents NA  Siblings NA  Nationality Chinese  Ethnicity Chinese  Net Worth $1 million  Salary $290,000  Spouse Zhang Yang  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children NA  Profession MMA fighter  Team NA  Titles Kunlun Fight Bantamweight Champion

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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.

<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1082484" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-from-2022-06-12-08-51-50-560x309.png" alt="" width="560" height="309" />

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>
</table>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<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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<tr>
<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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<tr>
<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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<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">115 lb (52kg)?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Unknown</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Chinese</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">Chinese</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">$2 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">$ 520,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">MMA fighter</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.8132%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td style="width: 285.976%">NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<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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