Learn more about Yan Xiaonan's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2009
- Five wins by KO
- Loss to Esparza snapped a 12-fight unbeaten streak (11-0, 1 NC)
- Four first round finishes
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (5/22/21) Yan was stopped by Carla Esparza via strikes at 2:58 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (11/7/20) Yan won a three round unanimous decision over Claudia Gadelha
UFC Fight Night (2/23/20) Yan won a three round unanimous decision over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
UFC 238 (6/8/19) Yan won a three round unanimous decision over Angela Hill
UFC Fight Night (11/24/18) Yan won a three round unanimous decision over Syuri Kondo
UFC Fight Night (6/23/18) Yan won a three round unanimous decision over Viviane Pereira
UFC Fight Night (11/25/17) Yan won a three round unanimous decision over Kailin Curran
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? 2015. Because I love this sport.
What ranks and titles have you held? One FC, Road FC, URCC and gold title of WKF
Do you have any heroes? Li Xiaolong
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I’m getting closer to my dream
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Xian Sports Academy – bachelor’s degree
What was your job before you started fighting? Sanda Fighter
Favorite grappling technique: Rear Naked Choke
Favorite Striking technique: Boxing
