Completed MMA Bout

Weili Zhang vs. Rose Namajunas

Co-Main Event | UFC Strawweight Championship | 115 lbs

"Thug" Rose Namajunas
"Magnum" Weili Zhang

Namajunas
KO/TKO
Round 1

Rose Namajunas Weili Zhang

"Thug" "Magnum"

9-4-0   Pro Record At Fight   21-1-0
Climbed to 10-4   Record After Fight   Fell to 21-2
+175 (Slight Underdog)   Betting Odds   -220 (Moderate Favorite)
Challenger   Title   Champion
United States   Nationality   China
Arvada, Colorado   Fighting out of   Hebei, China
28 years, 9 months, 3 weeks, 5 days   Age at Fight   31 years, 8 months, 1 week, 4 days
114.5 lbs (51.9 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   114.5 lbs (51.9 kgs)
5'5" (165cm)   Height   5'4" (163cm)
65.0" (165cm)   Reach   63.0" (160cm)
Genesis Training Academy   Gym   Black Tiger Fight Club
UFC 261
  • Bout Information
  • Event: UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2
  • Date: Saturday 04.24.2021 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Keith Peterson
  • Venue: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 12 of 13)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 115 lbs (52.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Zhang Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Namajunas Total Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Strawweight Championship
  • Belt Status Before Fight: Held by Zhang
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Zhang vs. Namajunas Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 4212  
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Namajunas
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Zhang
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05.13.2021 | 5:02 PM ET




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06.23.2022 | 7:34 PM ET

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