When Zhang Weili marches toward the Octagon on fight night, you can almost feel the pressure tighten around the arena. At 26–3, the first Chinese UFC champion has built a legacy on grit, speed, and relentless drive. And now, with UFC 322 approaching, where she moves up and challenges Valentina Shevchenko for flyweight gold, fans have once again started asking an old question: Why exactly is she called “Magnum”?

The nickname has followed her from her early regional fights all the way to championship headliners. But where did it come from? And what does it really say about her identity inside the Octagon?

What Does ‘Magnum’ Mean for Zhang Weili? How She Got Her Iconic Moniker

Weili’s early career saw her use her sharp striking while being able to control the distance with her excellent ag

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