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Carla Esparza Bloodies Yan Xiaonan To Score Second Round Finish – UFC Vegas 27 Highlights

EsparzaInaugural UFC and Invicta FC strawweight champion, Carla ‘Cookie Monster’ Esparza was in need of a statement victory to earn a title rematch against Rose Namajunas in her next outing. And with her second round battering of the promotional-perfect contender, Yan Xiaonan — Esparza has likely earned her title re-run. Taking the #3 ranked Xiaonan […]

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Inaugural UFC and Invicta FC strawweight champion, Carla ‘Cookie Monster’ Esparza was in need of a statement victory to earn a title rematch against Rose Namajunas in her next outing. And with her second round battering of the promotional-perfect contender, Yan Xiaonan — Esparza has likely earned her title re-run.

Taking the #3 ranked Xiaonan down within the opening couple of exchanges, Esparza went to work from the get-go — establishing top position early in the first before riding out the round from the top, laying down some notable elbow strikes resulting in a notable cut on the side of Xiaonan’s head.

Taking down the Liaoning native early in the second again after catching a body kick, Esparza eventually moved to side control and then to a mounted crucifix position — where she began slicing and bloodying Xiaonan with constant strikes, eventually forcing referee, Keith Peterson to step in and award Esparza her fifth consecutive victory. Following the win, the Team Oyama mainstay called for her title re-run against fellow The Ultimate Fighter alum, Namajunas next.

Below, catch the highlights from Esparza’s statement making win over Xiaonan.

Esparza Thinks UFC Vegas 27 Win Sets Up Rematch With Numajunas

The inaugural strawweight champ Carla Esparza thinks a win against Xiaonan Yan will catapult her back into unfinished business with strawweight great, Rose Namajunas. This weekend, taking place inside the UFC Vegas APEX facility, Carla Esparza and the …

The inaugural strawweight champ Carla Esparza thinks a win against Xiaonan Yan will catapult her back into unfinished business with strawweight great, Rose Namajunas. This weekend, taking place inside the UFC Vegas APEX facility, Carla Esparza and the number three ranked Xiaonan Yan will throw down for a possible title shot. With each athlete within […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Yan Says UFC Hinted Title Shot Looming With Win Saturday

The #3-ranked Xiaonan Yan believes that she is closer than many would have you think to a UFC title shot. The Chinese-born native has cut through the UFC women’s strawweight roster like butter. Currently riding an eleven fight win streak, with si…

The #3-ranked Xiaonan Yan believes that she is closer than many would have you think to a UFC title shot. The Chinese-born native has cut through the UFC women’s strawweight roster like butter. Currently riding an eleven fight win streak, with six of her victories in the UFC coming by way of unanimous decision. Even […]

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A Closer Look At The UFC Vegas 27 Main And Co-Main Event

Despite going under the radar after the massive UFC 262 pay-per-view, UFC Vegas 27 is packed with premium talent and will kick off on May 22. The much-anticipated return of former champion Cody Garbrandt is back after a long hiatus against the fast-hit…

Despite going under the radar after the massive UFC 262 pay-per-view, UFC Vegas 27 is packed with premium talent and will kick off on May 22. The much-anticipated return of former champion Cody Garbrandt is back after a long hiatus against the fast-hitting Rob Font. Additionally, the co-main event will see rising Chinese powerhouse Xiaonan […]

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Carla Esparza Realizing Potential And Ready To Fight For The Title Again

Despite having an opponent in her crosshairs, former UFC champion Carla Esparza is ready to contend for the title again, and given the caliber of her four-fight win streak, it’s hard to argue with the strawweight. Set to take place in May, Carla …

Despite having an opponent in her crosshairs, former UFC champion Carla Esparza is ready to contend for the title again, and given the caliber of her four-fight win streak, it’s hard to argue with the strawweight. Set to take place in May, Carla Esparza is paired up to compete with Chinese contender Xiaonan Yan. Admittingly, […]

Carla Esparza Returns Against Yan Xiaonan In May

Former UFC strawweight champion, Carla Esparza is set to return to the Octagon on May 22 against Yan Xiaonan. MMA DNA was first to report the news and has since been confirmed by several outlets. The UFC has yet to confirm the booking. The location of …

Former UFC strawweight champion, Carla Esparza is set to return to the Octagon on May 22 against Yan Xiaonan. MMA DNA was first to report the news and has since been confirmed by several outlets. The UFC has yet to confirm the booking. The location of the May 22 event has also not been revealed. […]