Best fights of Yan Xiaonan
Over 18 years as a professional, Yan Xiaonan has compiled a 19-6 (9) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Yan Xiaonan KOs Jéssica Andrade
On May 6, 2023 Yan Xiaonan faced Jéssica Andrade in a strawweight bout. Xiaonan was 33 years old with a record of 17-3, and Andrade was 31 with a record of 24-10. Xiaonan was coming off a win, while Andrade was coming off a loss. Xiaonan stopped Jéssica Andrade via KO in the 1st round.
2. Yan Xiaonan defeats Tabatha Ricci
On November 23, 2024 Yan Xiaonan faced Tabatha Ricci in a strawweight bout. Xiaonan was 35 years old with a record of 18-4, and Ricci was 29 with a record of 11-2. Xiaonan was coming off a loss, while Ricci was on a 2-fight winning streak. Xiaonan won via unanimous decision.
3. Yan Xiaonan defeats Cláudia Gadelha
On November 7, 2020 Yan Xiaonan faced Cláudia Gadelha in a strawweight bout. Xiaonan was 31 years old with a record of 15-1, and Gadelha was 31 with a record of 18-4. Xiaonan was on a 5-fight winning streak and Gadelha was on a 2-fight winning streak. Xiaonan won via unanimous decision.
4. Yan Xiaonan defeats Mackenzie Dern
On October 1, 2022 Yan Xiaonan faced Mackenzie Dern in a strawweight bout. Xiaonan was 33 years old with a record of 16-3, and Dern was 29 with a record of 12-2. Xiaonan was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Dern was coming off a win. Xiaonan won via majority decision.
5. Yan Xiaonan loses to Zhang Weili via unanimous decision
On April 13, 2024 Yan Xiaonan fought Zhang Weili for the UFC Women's strawweight title. Xiaonan was 34 years old with a record of 18-3, and Weili was 33 with a record of 24-3. Xiaonan was on a 2-fight winning streak and Weili was on a 3-fight winning streak. Xiaonan lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Weili.
6. Yan Xiaonan loses to Marina Rodriguez via split decision
On March 5, 2022 Yan Xiaonan faced Marina Rodriguez in a strawweight bout. Xiaonan was 32 years old with a record of 16-2, and Rodriguez was 34 with a record of 15-1-2. Xiaonan was coming off a loss, while Rodriguez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Xiaonan lost via split decision. Went the distance with Rodriguez.
7. Yan Xiaonan defeats Angela Hill
On June 8, 2019 Yan Xiaonan faced Angela Hill in a strawweight bout. Xiaonan was 29 years old with a record of 13-1, and Hill was 34 with a record of 9-6. Xiaonan was on a 3-fight winning streak and Hill was coming off a win. Xiaonan won via unanimous decision.
8. Yan Xiaonan loses to Virna Jandiroba via unanimous decision
On April 12, 2025 Yan Xiaonan faced Virna Jandiroba in a strawweight bout. Xiaonan was 35 years old with a record of 19-4, and Jandiroba was 36 with a record of 21-3. Xiaonan was coming off a win and Jandiroba was on a 4-fight winning streak. Xiaonan lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jandiroba.
9. Yan Xiaonan defeats Viviane Pereira
On June 23, 2018 Yan Xiaonan faced Viviane Pereira in a strawweight bout. Xiaonan was 29 years old with a record of 11-1, and Pereira was 24 with a record of 13-1. Xiaonan was coming off a win, while Pereira was coming off a loss. Xiaonan won via unanimous decision.
10. Yan Xiaonan submits Luo Xuanzhen
On June 26, 2016 Yan Xiaonan faced Luo Xuanzhen in a flyweight bout. Xiaonan was 27 years old with a record of 9-1, and Xuanzhen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Xiaonan was on a 6-fight winning streak. Xiaonan submitted Luo Xuanzhen via armbar in the 1st round.