Yan Xiaonan
19-5-0
About
China's relentless volume-striking strawweight who fought for the title and beat a who's-who of the division.
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Yan Xiaonan is one of the most relentless strikers at women's strawweight, a fighter who wins by sheer volume and forward pressure. She announced herself with a long UFC unbeaten run, then proved she belonged at the top with wins over former champions Jessica Andrade and Claudia Gadelha and a finish-or-be-finished style that makes her fights must-watch.
That run earned her a 2024 title shot against fellow countrywoman Zhang Weili in an all-China main event. She fell short, but the fight cemented her as one of the division's elite and a key figure in the UFC's growth in China. Fans love her because she never stops throwing - she fights every round like it's the last.
Why fans love Xiaonan
Nonstop output and a come-forward style that guarantees action; one of China's flag-bearers in the UFC.
