Zhang Weili is the former champion in the Women’s Strawweight division in the UFC. Also known as “Magnum”, she has established herself as one of the greatest ever in her division.
After making a dream start to her career, Weili (21-2-0) gradually built up her resume. Eventually, Zhang was able to achieve her dreams and become world champion by beating Jessica Andrade. Since then, Weili has looked unstoppable up until her recent loss to Rose Namajunas at UFC 261.
Known for her raw strength and thunderous striking, Weili is sure to have made good money from her fights. Thus, the only question in people’s minds will be: How much did she earn? Well, let’s examine what are Zhang Weili career earnings through salary, purse, payouts, bonuses, incentive pay, sponsorship & what her net worth is.
Before we begin, here are some important things to keep in mind. Firstly, Nevada State Athletic Commission does not release fighter pay, so none of the following payout data for the event is official. However, we can estimate a fighter’s pay info by looking at their previous, officially-released salaries.
Secondly, Zhang’s salary, incentive pay, and PPV revenue from her upcoming fight with Rose Namajunas are yet to be released. Hence, you can check back here for updates. With all that out of the way, let’s begin.
Zhang Weili Career Earnings
| Fighter | Result | Base Salary | Win Bonus | Performance Bonus/ PPV Revenue | Incentive Pay/ Sponsorships | Total |
| Rose Namajunas | L | $110,000 | – | – | $42,000 | $152,000 |
| Joanna Jedrzejczyk | W | 100,000 | 100,000 | $50,000 | $40,000 | $290,000 |
| Jessica Andrade | W | $100,000 | – | $50,000 | $30,000 | $180,000 |
| Tecia Torres | W | $18,000 | $18,000 | – | $3,500 | $39,500 |
| Jessica Aguilar | W | $16,000 | $16,000 | – | $3,500 | $35,500 |
| Danielle Taylor | W | $14,000 | $14,000 | – | $3,500 | $31,500 |
Total UFC Earnings: $728,500 ( $0.7 million)
A Glance at Zhang Weili Asset Accumulation
| Name | Zhang Weili |
| Age | 32 years old (Born 1989) |
| Net Worth | $1.5-2 million (approx.) |
| Status | Active |
| Salary | $152,000 ( last fight vs Rose Namajunas) |
| Source of Wealth | UFC career, Endorsements |
| Endorsements | Venum, RepresentLtd., HyperIce, Crypto.com, and more. |
| Endorsement Earnings | $500,000 |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Residence | Beijing, China |
| Charities | N/A |
What is Zhang Weili Net Worth in 2021?
According to our research, Zhang Weili’s Net Worth sits at around $1.5-2 million in 2021. For the most part, Zhang makes most of her killing plying her trade inside the Octagon but also from her lucrative endorsement deals. Currently, the Chinese fighter is sponsored by Venum, RepresentLtd., HyperIce, Crypto.com, and more.
As mentioned above, Weili’s earnings from UFC ( includes pay, salaries, earnings, bonuses) amount to $728,500. However, Zhang began her career fighting in Kunlun, TFC, CKFC, and CMMAL. Thus, if we take into account the prize money from these fights, Zhang’s earnings from MMA amount to about $1.5 million.
With her career still blooming, the 32-year-olds influence is expected to keep increasing, making her a very marketable athlete. As such, you can expect a significant increase in Zhang’s endorsement earnings in the coming years. Moreover, “Magnum” will look to increase her Net Worth, even more, when she takes on Rose Namajunas at UFC 268.
