Tag: Yan Xiaonan

Yan Xiaonan Uses Striking To Beat Mackenzie Dern, Earn First UFC Main Event Win

Yan Xiaonan prevailed in her first-ever UFC main event appearance, out-landing Mackenzie Dern on the feet and surviving in grappling exchanges. Yan's victory headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Saturday night. Yan's victory was a tale of two different fighting styles. The success that Yan … Continue reading Yan Xiaonan Uses Striking To Beat Mackenzie Dern, Earn First UFC Main Event Win →

Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan To Headline October 1st UFC Card

High-ranked strawweights Mackenzie Dern and Yan Xiaonan are expected to headline UFC's October 1st event. The bout, which will headline a card that doesn't have a set location currently, was confirmed by Brett Okamoto of ESPN on Friday. Yan will be appearing in her first-ever UFC main event. She has become a prominent name in … Continue reading Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan To Headline October 1st UFC Card →

UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal Preview

UFC pay-per-view events are usually focused on high-profile title fights in the promotion, but that won't be the case on Saturday night. Instead, UFC 272 will look at a grudge match in the promotion's welterweight division. The top bout on the card sees Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal compete. The event is being billed as … Continue reading UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal Preview →

UFC on ESPN+ 46: Font vs. Garbrandt Live Coverage

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt will make his return to action in the main event of Saturday's card, fighting Rob Font in a five-round fight. The bout headlines a UFC "Fight Night" event from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Follow along throughout the evening for live updates. A full preview of … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 46: Font vs. Garbrandt Live Coverage →

UFC on ESPN+ 40: Claudia Gadelha vs. Yan Xiaonan Play-by-Play

Rising strawweight Yan Xiaonan was paired with Claudia Gadelha to start Saturday's UFC main card. Their fight went like this. Bout 6: Claudia Gadelha (18-4) vs. Yan Xiaonan (12-1) (Strawweight) A jab from Gadelha backed Yan up early. She moved forward for a body lock, getting a takedown from the position moments after. Yan remained … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 40: Claudia Gadelha vs. Yan Xiaonan Play-by-Play →

UFC on ESPN+ 40: Santos vs. Teixeira Live Coverage

Light heavyweights will be in the spotlight on Saturday night, as Thiago Santos and Glover Teixeira will fight in the main event of a UFC "Fight Night" card. Follow along throughout the evening for live coverage of the fights, which are set to happen at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. A full … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 40: Santos vs. Teixeira Live Coverage →