Q1. In which Chinese province was Zhang Weili born?
A. Guangdong
B. Hebei
C. Sichuan
D. Zhejiang
Answer: B. Hebei
Q2. What traditional Chinese wrestling style did Zhang Weili train in as a teenager at a specialized martial arts school?
A. Shuai Jiao
B. Greco-Roman wrestling
C. Sumo
D. Freestyle wrestling only
Answer: A. Shuai Jiao
Q3. At approximately what age did Zhang Weili begin training in Sanda and Shuai Jiao after starting with Shaolin Kung Fu?
A. 6
B. 12
C. 17
D. 21
Answer: B. 12
Q4. What early injury significantly disrupted Zhang Weili’s competitive Sanda pathway and led her to step away from formal team training?
A. Knee ligament tear
B. Recurring back injury
C. Shoulder dislocation
D. Ankle fracture
Answer: B. Recurring back injury
Q5. Before fully committing to professional MMA, which of the following jobs did Zhang Weili hold in Beijing?
A. Professional coach only
B. University lecturer
C. Full-time police officer
D. Kindergarten teacher, hotel receptionist, and fitness instructor
Answer: D. Kindergarten teacher, hotel receptionist, and fitness instructor
Q6. Which Chinese MMA pioneer and early influence introduced Zhang Weili to the Black Tiger Fight Club environment?
A. Cai Xuejun
B. Wu Haotian
C. Pedro Jordao
D. Li Jingliang
Answer: B. Wu Haotian
Q7. Under which coach did Zhang Weili primarily develop her MMA skills at Black Tiger Fight Club?
A. Pedro Jordao
B. Josh Hinger
C. Cai Xuejun
D. Chong Xie
Answer: C. Cai Xuejun
Q8. What was the result of Zhang Weili’s professional MMA debut in 2013?
A. First-round knockout win
B. Unanimous decision loss
C. Submission victory
D. Draw
Answer: B. Unanimous decision loss
Q9. Zhang Weili became the first fighter from which country to win a UFC championship?
A. Japan
B. South Korea
C. China
D. Thailand
Answer: C. China
Q10. In her historic UFC Women’s Strawweight title win in August 2019, whom did Zhang Weili defeat and in what time?
A. Jessica Andrade by TKO in approximately 42 seconds
B. Rose Namajunas by decision
C. Joanna Jedrzejczyk by submission
D. Carla Esparza by knockout in round 3
Answer: A. Jessica Andrade by TKO in approximately 42 seconds
Q11. What nickname is commonly associated with Zhang Weili?
A. The Eagle
B. The Cyclone
C. Magnum
D. Iron Fist
Answer: C. Magnum
Q12. Zhang Weili’s early martial arts foundation included which combination that later supported her clinch and grappling work in MMA?
A. Only striking arts
B. Sanda and Shuai Jiao
C. Pure Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
D. Olympic freestyle wrestling exclusively
Answer: B. Sanda and Shuai Jiao
Q13. In which UFC event did Zhang Weili make her promotional debut?
A. UFC 248
B. UFC 300
C. UFC Fight Night Shenzhen
D. UFC 227
Answer: D. UFC 227
Q14. How did Zhang Weili win her first UFC fight against Danielle Taylor?
A. First-round submission
B. Knockout in round 2
C. Unanimous decision
D. Split decision
Answer: C. Unanimous decision
Q15. Which grappling technique did Zhang Weili use to submit Jessica Aguilar in the UFC?
A. Armbar
B. Guillotine choke
C. Triangle choke
D. Heel hook
Answer: A. Armbar
Q16. Zhang Weili’s epic first fight with Joanna J?drzejczyk at UFC 248 is widely regarded as what?
A. A one-sided knockout
B. One of the greatest women’s fights in UFC history and later a Hall of Fame Fight Wing inductee
C. A quick submission
D. A no-contest
Answer: B. One of the greatest women’s fights in UFC history and later a Hall of Fame Fight Wing inductee
Q17. How did Rose Namajunas first defeat Zhang Weili for the UFC Strawweight title?
A. Rear-naked choke
B. Armbar
C. Unanimous decision
D. Head-kick knockout
Answer: D. Head-kick knockout
Q18. Zhang Weili regained the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship by submitting which former champion?
A. Carla Esparza
B. Joanna J?drzejczyk
C. Amanda Lemos
D. Tatiana Suarez
Answer: A. Carla Esparza
Q19. What submission finish did Zhang Weili use to reclaim the title against Carla Esparza?
A. Armbar
B. Rear-naked choke
C. Kimura
D. Guillotine
Answer: B. Rear-naked choke
Q20. In her second reign, Zhang Weili successfully defended the Strawweight title against which strong grappler known for wrestling background at UFC 312?
A. Yan Xiaonan
B. Jessica Andrade
C. Amanda Lemos
D. Tatiana Suarez
Answer: D. Tatiana Suarez
Q21. Against Tatiana Suarez, Zhang Weili notably demonstrated strong defensive skills against what aspect of her opponent’s game?
A. Striking volume only
B. Wrestling and takedown attempts
C. Leg locks exclusively
D. Clinch knees
Answer: B. Wrestling and takedown attempts
Q22. What spinning technique did Zhang Weili use to knock out Joanna J?drzejczyk in their second meeting?
A. Spinning heel kick
B. Spinning backfist
C. Spinning elbow
D. Spinning back kick
Answer: B. Spinning backfist
Q23. Zhang Weili vacated the UFC Women’s Strawweight title in 2025 primarily to pursue what opportunity?
A. Retirement
B. A non-title exhibition
C. A move to Bantamweight
D. A challenge for the Flyweight title
Answer: D. A challenge for the Flyweight title
Q24. Whom did Zhang Weili face in her UFC Flyweight title challenge at UFC 322?
A. Alexa Grasso
B. Valentina Shevchenko
C. Manon Fiorot
D. Maycee Barber
Answer: B. Valentina Shevchenko
Q25. What was the outcome of Zhang Weili’s Flyweight title fight against Valentina Shevchenko?
A. Unanimous decision loss for Zhang Weili
B. Zhang Weili won by knockout
C. Submission victory for Zhang Weili
D. Draw
Answer: A. Unanimous decision loss for Zhang Weili
RE: Q8, Zhang’s debut MMA fight, why is it generally reported as Zhang’s first pro fight? Even the winner, Meng Bo, acknowledges it was an amateur fight. https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/exclusive-interviews/meng-bo-the-only-woman-to-defeat-weili-zhang-discusses-ufc-champs-success/ “We were both at the start of our career and we were both young,” Meng told BJPENN.com. “It was the first MMA contest for both of us, and there were only two rounds. [It was] not as professional as people think. It was an amateur promotion and we were both amateurs.” 2 round fights are generally generally treated as exhibition fights.