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Weili vs Esparza

Zhang Weili
ZhangWeili🇨🇳
FinalWeiliSubmission · R2 1:05
Carla Esparza
CarlaEsparza🇺🇸
“Magnum”Nickname“Cookie Monster”
26-4-0Record20-8-0
33Age35
5'4"Height5'1"
63"Reach63"
SwitchStanceOrthodox
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. PereiraWomen's Straw5 RDSTITLE

Result

Zhang Weili
Zhang Weili
MethodSubmission · Victory by Rear Naked Choke
Round2
Time1:05
Went the DistanceNo

Pre-Fight Lines

Fight Markets

Fight Stats

0
Knockdowns
0
37/78
Sig. Strikes
6/32
42/90
Total Strikes
19/50
0/0
Takedowns
1/4
1
Sub Attempts
0
1:30
Control Time
0:55
1
Reversals
1

Position

24/63
Distance
6/31
0/0
Clinch
0/0
13/15
Ground
0/1
20/58
Head
6/31
8/9
Body
0/1
9/11
Leg
0/0

Recent Form

Zhang Weili
Zhang Weili
JJ
WJoanna JedrzejczykKOR2 2:28Jun 112022
Rose Namajunas
LRose NamajunasDECR5 5:00Nov 62021
Rose Namajunas
LRose NamajunasKOR1 1:18Apr 242021
JJ
WJoanna JedrzejczykDECR5 5:00Mar 72020
Jessica Andrade
WJessica AndradeKOR1 0:42Aug 312019
Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza
Rose Namajunas
WRose NamajunasDECR5 5:00May 72022
Yan Xiaonan
WYan XiaonanKOR2 2:58May 222021
Marina Rodriguez
WMarina RodriguezDECR3 5:00Jul 252020
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
WMichelle Waterson-GomezDECR3 5:00May 92020
Alexa Grasso
WAlexa GrassoDECR3 5:00Sep 212019

Weili vs Esparza Prediction and Preview

Weili and Esparza met in a five-round women's strawweight title fight at UFC 281 on Saturday, November 12. Weili is 26-4 overall and 6-2 in the UFC. Esparza is 20-8 and 9-4. Weili has 6 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Esparza has 9 UFC wins, 8 of them by decision. Weili won by submission in round 2 at 1:05.

Tale of the Tape and Career Rates

StatWeiliEsparza
Height5'4"5'1"
Reach63"63"
Age3335
StanceSwitchOrthodox
UFC Record6-29-4
Sig. Strikes Landed / Min5.81.9
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min4.32.4
Sig. Strike Accuracy48%41%
Sig. Strike Defense52%54%
Knockdowns / 150.30.0
Takedowns / 152.12.9
Takedown Accuracy34%34%
Takedown Defense60%43%
Sub Attempts / 150.30.2
Control / 151:592:14
Finish Rate38%8%
Finished Rate13%15%
Went the Distance50%77%
Average Fight Time11:3914:45

Weili vs Esparza: Questions and Answers

How many rounds is Weili vs Esparza?
Weili vs Esparza was scheduled for five rounds, a title fight.
What are Weili's and Esparza's records?
Zhang Weili is 26-4 (6-2 in the UFC). Carla Esparza is 20-8 (9-4 in the UFC).
How do Weili and Esparza usually win?
Weili has 6 UFC wins: 2 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission and 3 by decision. Esparza has 9 UFC wins: 1 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission and 8 by decision.
Who won Weili vs Esparza?
Weili won by submission in round 2 at 1:05. It was at UFC 281 on Saturday, November 12.

More on This Fight

  • Zhang Weili's fighter page
  • Carla Esparza's fighter page
  • UFC 281 fight card
  • UFC women's strawweight rankings
  • UFC finish rates by weight class
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