Zhang Weili receives UFC Hall of Fame trophy in Shanghai
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Zhang Weili collected her UFC Hall of Fame trophy at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center on August 28, 2026. The former champion, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame earlier this year, was unable to attend the ceremony in Las Vegas due to unforeseen circumstances. Her induction recognized the landmark fight against Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 248, which is regarded as one of the greatest women's MMA contests. The presentation took place before the Road to the UFC 5 semifinals, where fans celebrated her achievements in front of a home crowd.
- •Zhang Weili received her trophy on August 28, 2026.
- •The ceremony took place at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center.
- •Weili was inducted earlier this year for her UFC 248 fight.
- •The match against Jedrzejczyk is considered iconic in women's MMA.
- •The presentation occurred ahead of Road to the UFC 5 semifinals.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Video: Zhang Weili collects her UFC Hall of Fame trophy in Shanghai
"Zhang Weili went into the UFC Hall of Fame earlier this year, but wasn't able to be in Las Vegas. Friday, she picked up her prize in Shanghai.
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