YAN XIAONAN

Hailing from China, Yan Xiaonan emerged as the inaugural female athlete from her nation to join the UFC roster. A practitioner of Sanda, she refined her skills while representing both China Top Team and Team Alpha Male. Competing within the strawweight division, she established herself as a perennial contender through victories against notable opponents such as Claudia Gadelha and Jéssica Andrade. Her professional journey spans both global and regional organizations, reflecting a career defined by consistent performance at the highest level of the sport.

Entering this contest with a career record of 19-5-0 and one no-contest, Yan looks to rebound from a unanimous decision defeat to Virna Jandiroba in April 2025. Her previous outings include a victory over Tabatha Ricci, a loss to Zhang Weili, and triumphant performances against Jéssica Andrade and Mackenzie Dern.