Zhang Weili’s pool of possible opponents could have shrunk if she returns to 115 pounds following UFC 322.
Weili’s unrivalled dominance and sweeping of the strawweight field has led to a slump in the division over the past few years.
Mackenzie Dern beat Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321 to be crowned the Chinese legend’s successor and will be awaiting news of Weili’s possible return to the division in 2026.
In the meantime, both ‘Magnum’ and the newly crowned queen at 115 pounds has had one potential future rival eliminated from the equation for the time being.
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2025-11-19 18:30:00
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