Height
5' 5"
Reach
63.0"
Stance
—
Age
37
"Fury"
YAN XIAONAN
Height
5' 5"
Reach
63.0"
Stance
—
Age
37
Originating from China, Yan Xiaonan transitioned into professional mixed martial arts after building a foundation in Sanda. As the first female athlete from her nation to join the UFC, she established her career by competing in organizations such as Road FC before signing with the promotion in 2017. Representing Team Alpha Male, she utilizes her striking background as a strawweight contender. Over the course of her tenure, she has secured significant victories against opponents such as Jéssica Andrade and Tabatha Ricci.
Heading into this matchup, Yan holds an overall professional record of 19 wins, 6 losses, and one no-contest. Her recent activity includes a knockout loss to Denise Gomes in August 2026 and a unanimous decision defeat against Virna Jandiroba in April 2025. Prior to those outings, she defeated Tabatha Ricci, lost to Zhang Weili, and knocked out Jéssica Andrade.