YAN XIAONAN

Representing China in the strawweight class, Yan Xiaonan emerged as the inaugural female athlete from her nation to ink a deal with the promotion. Her developmental journey included periods with China Top Team before refining her abilities at Team Alpha Male. Known for an approach rooted in Sanda, she established herself as a top-tier contender through high-profile victories against competitors like Jéssica Andrade.

Entering this matchup with a total ledger of nineteen triumphs against six defeats and a single no-contest, she faces a challenging stretch. Her most recent appearance resulted in a knockout defeat against Denise Gomes in late August 2026. Prior to that, she suffered a unanimous decision setback versus Virna Jandiroba, preceded by a victory over Tabatha Ricci, a loss to Zhang Weili, and an earlier knockout win over Jéssica Andrade.