ZHANG WEILI: Exclusive UNTOLD Life Story

Zhang ‘Magnum’ Weili is a mixed martial artist, she is the former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion and is the first-ever Chinese champion in UFC history. Zhang was born in Handan, Hebei, China. She started training in martial arts at a young age, beginning at 6 with Shaolin Kung Fu under the tutelage of a local master, after she was inspired by Kung Fu films. When she was 12, her parents sent her to a specialized martial arts school in Handan where she began training in Sanda and a Chinese style of wrestling called Shuai Jiao. Her life led her down many different career paths which took her from working as a front desk receptionist to teaching and eventually becoming a UFC Champion. Join us today for a spinning backfist of an episode with the Fruiting Body Podcast, Zhang joins us to talk about her upcoming fight with Carla Esparza at UFC 281. We discuss the preparations needed for a championship fight, why she has chosen to train in Thailand at‪@bangtaomuaythaimma‬ and how each coach has a different influence on her fighting style as well as winning mentality. Finally, find out more about Zhang’s Shaolin training, the difference between Sanda & Muay Thai and what she wishes to be remembered for in her legacy as a leading Chinese Woman in the sport of MMA. #zhangweili #ufc281 #fruitingbodypodcast 🛥️OUR SPONSOR ▼ ▸ 5 STAR MARINE INSTAGRAM |   / 5starmarinephuket   ▸ 5 STAR MARINE WEBSITE | https://5starmarinephuket.com/ ✅Three Simple Steps to Help Our Account Grow 1. SUBCRIBE:    / fruitingbodypodcast   2. LIKE OUR VIDEO 3. LEAVE A COMMENT & SHARE 🙏THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS :) ▸ SUBSCRIBE |    / fruitingbodypodcast   🎧AUDIO VERSIONS ▼ ▸SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/7jmBtVQ... ▸APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... 🍄FRUITING BODY MUSHROOMS ▼ ▸ WEBSITE | https://fruiting-body.com 🔥OUR GUESTS SOCIAL▼ ▸Zhang Weili Instagram |   / zhangweilimma   ▸Translator Pete Larocque | http://www.compasstrades.com/ ⏳TIMESTAMPS ▼ 00:00 - Intro 02:03 - Teacher to UFC Champion 03:47 - Shaolin School 06:21 - Finding the Right Coach 08:23 - Sanda vs. Muay Thai 09:13 - Training in Phuket 10:54 - 5 Star Marine (Sponsorship) 11:40 - Josh Hinger 13:40 - Kōng bēizi 空杯子(Empty Cup) 15:17 - UFC 281 vs. Carla Esparza 16:17 - Hickman Brothers 17:34 - Tony Ferguson 19:04 - Master & Student 20:23 - Remember My Spirit 22:53 - Zhang Weili’s Outro Who is Fruiting Body? The Fruiting Body represents the completeness and full development of the mushrooms’ life cycle. This process initially begins with new life and follows with multiple stages of development until ultimately a fulfilled life. Our story began the same and continues to grow and evolve. Fruiting Body is a medicinal mushroom company that has been both molded and shaped by our local and international community, right here in Phuket, Thailand. We understand the value of lifestyle and are committed to sharing the secrets of success and personal freedom. Connection is our goal, and whether you are traveling, a digital nomad, working 9-5, or simply still finding your way, we want to share with you the mystic power of ancient mushroom medicines that have been passed down for thousands of years. We believe that everyone in this world deserves a life of greatness, fueled by their own passion and purpose. We see a world filled with opportunity and believe that our mushrooms can help support you along the way. Since connecting people is at the forefront of our brand, The Fruiting Body Podcast Channel aims to inform, discuss, and make you aware of the potential for freedom and success. We chat with guests from across the world who have taken action in their life and reaped the rewards, working and living in their dream destination, Phuket, Thailand. We strive on cultivating, harvesting and supplying only the highest quality of Fruiting Body mushroom extracts. We aim to provide you with a supplement that gives you the power to accomplish anything you want. Fruiting Body’s medicinal mushrooms will grant you a host of benefits that in time will spark new beginnings and your own story, this is our golden rule. We are Fruiting Body!