UFC signs first female Chinese fighter Yan Xiaonan

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The UFC has signed its first female Chinese fighter, Yan Xiaonan.

As reported by Blood Yellow, the 28-year-old fighter is well renowned in China and is considered one of the best female fighters in the country.

With a Sanda base, Yan has an impressive fighting history including URCC and two wins at Road FC

Yan’s public professional record is 7-1, although Chinese fighters do not have their complete records listed on western outlets, according to Blood Yellow.

The Chinese fighter from Shenyang Liaoning will make her debut as part of the November UFC: Shanghai card, which is headlined by Anderson Silva vs. Kelvin Gastelum.


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