How much does Zhang Weili make per fight? All things money about one of UFC’s most accomplished female fighters

With a population of over 1.43 billion, Zhang Weili has undoubtedly elevated her country’s presence in the world of MMA. As the current UFC strawweight champion, her impact has solidified China’s position as a dominant contender in the sport.

Even though ‘Magnum’ was not the initial Chinese fighter to enter the octagon, she remains the most influential. In a monumental fight lasting only 42 seconds in August 2019, she attained victory against Jessica Andrade and claimed the 115-pound championship title, the result of her years of commitment to martial arts.

Weili’s pursuit of the UFC belt began in 2013 when she made her professional MMA debut at the age of 24, however her journey as a martial artist started much earlier. Raised in Hebei Province in northern China, Weili’s childhood in Handan City, which is renowned as the birthplace of Yang Family Tai Chi, played a significant role in cultivating her love for martial arts, also known as ‘wushu’ in Chinese.

‘Magnum’ has been involved in numerous historic battles in the octagon, including her showdown against Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 248 in March 2020, which is widely recognized as one of the most iconic fights in the history of women’s mixed martial arts.

Despite facing tough adversaries like Carla Esparza, Rose Namajunas, and Andrade throughout her career, Weili has consistently proven her prowess in the ring. As a result, it is not surprising that the Chinese fighter has accumulated a substantial net worth in the millions.

What is Zhang Weili’s fight earnings?

Zhang Weili has established herself as one of the top female MMA fighters on a global scale, with an approximate net worth of $2 million as of August 2023.

Despite facing many challenges, Weili has achieved great success. Growing up in a humble environment, she experienced numerous difficulties during her early years. Working multiple jobs, such as a cashier, teacher, and hotel desk clerk, ‘Magnum’ never gave up on her MMA training and eventually made the decision to fully pursue it as her main career.

According to BETMGM, ‘Magnum’ has an average earnings of $250,000 per fight in her 10 UFC bouts. In her promotional debut at UFC 227 in August 2018, the 34-year-old Chinese fighter reportedly earned a total of $31,500, which included a $14,000 base salary, a matching win bonus, and an additional $3,500 incentive for fight week. She has consistently earned high amounts in her fights, with an average of $250,000 per fight.

Weili earned one of her biggest payouts from a single fight when she successfully defeated Amanda Lemos in the co-main event at UFC 292 in August. As the defending strawweight champion, she took home a significant disclosed amount of $520,000.

Throughout her career in combat sports, Weili has been able to secure endorsement deals with well-known companies like Venum, RepresentLtd., HyperIce, and Crypto.com. Although the exact amount she has earned from these deals is not publicly known, it is believed to be a significant sum, potentially exceeding tens of thousands of dollars.

The current 115-pound champion is getting ready to protect his title against Yan Xiaonan, also from China, in the co-main event of the much-anticipated UFC 300 pay-per-view event set to take place on April 13 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.