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Tale of the Tape
Age
37
Height
5' 5"
Reach
63"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
China
Key Stats
76%
Win Rate
47%
Finish Rate
8
KO/TKO Wins
1
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
25
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Yan Xiaonan is ranked #4 at UFC women's strawweight — close enough to smell the title, dangerous enough that champions don't say his name too loudly.
He fights at a pace most of the division can't hold — 4.69 strikes landed a minute, every minute. By round three, opponents are usually fighting his fight.
The last fight went to Virna Jandiroba (Decision - Unanimous) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
Next up: Denise Gomes at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song on August 29, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Denise Gomes
KO/TKO (R1) · Aug 29, 2026
Virna Jandiroba
Decision - Unanimous · Apr 13, 2025
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Tabatha Ricci
Decision - Unanimous · Nov 23, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo
Zhang Weili
Decision - Unanimous · Apr 14, 2024
UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill
Jessica Andrade
KO/TKO (Punch) R1 · May 7, 2023
UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo
Latest / Yan Xiaonan News
Umar Nurmagomedov Needs a Statement Against Song Yadong in Shanghai
Nurmagomedov headlines UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29 chasing the No. 1 bantamweight contender spot — but a win alone won't cut it.
Aug 29, 2026
Yan Xiaonan Eyes a Dern Rematch — But Denise Gomes Stands in the Way
The #4 strawweight returns from a 16-month layoff in Shanghai, chasing a title shot against a champion she already beat back in 2022.
Aug 25, 2026
Umar Nurmagomedov vs Song Yadong: The Winner Books a Bantamweight Title Shot
Nurmagomedov (2-0 since his title loss) meets China's Song Yadong in Shanghai, with the winner first in line for Yan-Dvalishvili 3.
Aug 24, 2026