Zhang Weili Remains the BenchmarkAmong the possible contenders at 115 pounds, Zhang Weili continues to stand out. “There are a few girls I think that maybe could come out depending on their fights, that have fights scheduled, but I think Weili’s a really, really strong competitor,” Dern told MMA Junkie. Zhang Weili is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished strawweights in UFC history. That reputation has led many observers to believe that defeating Zhang remains the clearest way to remove any lingering questions surrounding a new champion. “I’m thinking probably around May, June, around then.”Whether Zhang Weili stands across from her on that date remains uncertain.