Introduction
Xiaonan Yan (born June 16th, 1989) is a Chinese mixed martial artist (MMA). She is the first Chinese female fighter signed by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and currently competes in the Strawweight division in the UFC.
Background
Yan attended Xi'an Sports University and was introduced to a MMA program from her coach Xuejun Zhao in 2009.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Yan started her professional MMA career in 2009 and she has fought in various promotions, most notably Road Fighting Championship.She amassed a record of 7-1 (NC), before signing with the UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Yan was the first Chinese female fighter signed by UFC.
Yan made her UFC debut on November 25, 2017 against Kailin Curran at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Her next fight came on June 23, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Edwards against Nadia Kassem; however she was replaced by Viviane Pereira due to injury.She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Yan faced Syuri Kondo on November 24, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Yan was expected to face Felice Herrig on June 8, 2019 at UFC 238. However, on April 30, 2019 it was reported that Herrig suffered from a torn ACL and pull from the event.Herrig was replaced by Angela Hill. Yan won the fight by unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 13 matches | 11 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 6 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 11–1 (1) | Angela Hill | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 238 | June 8, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 (1) | Syuri Kondo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 | November 24, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Beijing, China | |
| Win | 9–1 (1) | Viviane Pereira | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Edwards | June 23, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 8–1 (1) | Kailin Curran | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum | November 25, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Shanghai, China | |
| NC | 7–1 (1) | Emi Fujino | NC (Fujino cut by clash of heads) | Road Fighting Championship 34 | November 19, 2016 | 1 | 2:48 | Shijiazhuang, China | |
| Win | 7–1 | Seo Hee Lim | TKO (side kick and punch) | Road Fighting Championship 30 | April 16, 2016 | 1 | 3:28 | Beijing, China | |
| Win | 6–1 | Ye Hyun Nam | Decision (unanimous) | Road Fighting Championship 27 | December 26, 2015 | 2 | 5:00 | Shanghai, China | |
| Win | 5–1 | Bayarmaa Munkhgerel | KO (punch) | WKF: Zhong Wu Fight Night | October 30, 2015 | 1 | N/A | Beijing, China | |
| Win | 4–1 | Dolores Meek | TKO (punches) | URCC 26 | July 15, 2015 | 1 | 3:25 | Pampang, Philippines | |
| Win | 3–1 | Xiaoying Wang | TKO (punches) | Xian Sports University: Ultimate Wrestle | October 30, 2010 | 2 | 0:29 | Guangzhou, China | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Karina Hallinan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Martial Combat 10 | September 16, 2010 | 1 | 3:29 | Sentosa, Singapore | |
| Win | 2–0 | Gina Iniong | Decision (Unanimous) | Martial Combat 6 | July 15, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Sentosa, Singapore | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jin Tang | TKO (stomps and punches) | Xian Sports University: Ultimate Wrestle | November 21, 2009 | 1 | 0:29 | Guangzhou, China |