From kindergarten teacher to UFC world champion! Why were Zhang Weili and her coach denied visas for their first visit to the United States?

On August 31, 2019, the UFC professional competition at Shenzhen Universiade Center. The 30-year-old Chinese fighter Zhang Weili technically knocked out current UFC women's strawweight champion Jessica Andrade in just 42 seconds to become the new mixed martial arts world champion.

Before the competition, all experts were optimistic about Andrade, because everyone was very aware of her strength.

Zhang Weili proved her strength with her quick victory on the court. Zhang Weili is the strongest female fighter in the world today! Zhang Weili is a very comprehensive technical player. She is good at observing the opponent's weaknesses and has a strong talent in fighting.

So far, no player has emerged who is willing to compete head-on with Zhang Weili. Because everyone has already seen her comprehensive strength in the Shenzhen competition.

In August 2018, when Zhang Weili went to the United States for her first competition, she and her coach were denied tourist visas.

Had she not applied to UFC later, Zhang Weili would not even have had the opportunity to participate in the competition.

The coaching team has not been approved for visas four times in a row. Zhang Weili can be said to be playing alone in the United States.

Because Zhang Weili’s coach is Thai, it is very difficult to apply for a US visa. That’s why visa rejections occur.

Looking through Zhang Weili’s resume, you will find that this is really a very difficult professional player. Before that, Zhang Weili had worked in many professions: kindergarten teacher, cashier, gym instructor and salesperson, and hotel front desk.

When I was working in a gym, I only had 1,500 yuan a month, and food was not included. Fortunately, there is a venue that is a fighting area. Even so, Zhang Weili persisted.

Zhang Weili’s victory has a strong motivating effect on Chinese fighting, and is also a good inspiration for Chinese professional players.