Combat Edge Intelligence

Valentina Shevchenko vs Weili Zhang

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Weili Zhang

“Magnum”

26-4-0StrawweightUFC

1799Great

Tale of the tape

26-4-1Record26-4-0
FlyweightDivisionStrawweight
5'5"Height5'4"
66"Reach63"
125 lbsWeight115 lbs
Tiger Muay ThaiTeamFight Ready

What's at stake

Valentina Shevchenko is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Weili Zhang carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Valentina ShevchenkoNow 1834
If they win+11→ 1845
If they lose-13→ 1821
Weili ZhangNow 1799
If they win+13→ 1812
If they lose-11→ 1788

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1714 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1718 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.14
Sig. strikes / min
5.15
52%
Strike accuracy
54%
2.06
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.77
63%
Strike defense
54%
2.62
Takedown avg.
2.24
60%
Takedown accuracy
46%
76%
Takedown defense
74%
0.31
Submission avg.
0.52

Trajectory

Valentina ShevchenkoWeili Zhang
1800185020242025

Win method breakdown

8 (31%)
KO/TKO
11 (42%)
7 (27%)
Submission
8 (31%)
11 (42%)
Decision
7 (27%)

Combat Edge model read

Valentina Shevchenko52%
Weili Zhang 48%Elo baseline: 55%

The Combat Edge model makes Valentina Shevchenko a 52% favorite over Weili Zhang in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (55%).

Valentina Shevchenko holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1834 to 1799, a 35-point edge.

Valentina Shevchenko enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Valentina Shevchenko finishes 58% of wins inside the distance, Weili Zhang 73%.

Valentina Shevchenko and Weili Zhang share 1 common opponent: Jéssica Andrade.

Valentina Shevchenko carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

WinTKO · 2021
Jéssica Andrade
WinTKO · 2019