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‘Can We Just get Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan 2?’ – Fans React As Xiaonan Dominates Tabatha Ricci In UFC Macau Co-Headliner

Competing in China for the first time in six years, Yan Xiaonan made the most of the experience by putting on one of her best performances in the Octagon, defeating Tabatha Ricci in the UFC Macau co-main event. Xiaonan was fully on the attack in the opening round, having complete control as Ricci continuously bit […]

Competing in China for the first time in six years, Yan Xiaonan made the most of the experience by putting on one of her best performances in the Octagon, defeating Tabatha Ricci in the UFC Macau co-main event.

Xiaonan was fully on the attack in the opening round, having complete control as Ricci continuously bit down on her strikes. The Brazilian seemed to find a range by the end of the first round and took it into the second, even getting a hold of her Chinese opponent’s back at one point. But that moment only came after Xiaonan managed to wobble her.

Ricci continued to stay on the outside in that second frame, as Xiaonan appeared to overwhelm her with the speed and crispness of her strikes. “Fury” did not deter from this strategy and went on to sweep the judges’ scorecards before calling out Zhang Weili for a strawweight title rematch.

Yan Xiaonan Cruises To Easy Decision Win Over Tabatha Ricci At UFC Macau

Xiaonan now returns to the win column in her first fight since unsuccessfully challenging Zhang for the UFC women’s strawweight title at UFC 300 earlier this year. She has won three of her last four.

Meanwhile, after a four-fight win streak between late 2021 and early 2023, Ricci is 2-2 across the four fights she’s had in the last year.

Yan Xiaonan out-strikes Tabatha Ricci Over Three Rounds – UFC Macau Results

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results HighlightsThe UFC Macau co-main event saw China’s Yan Xiaonan take on ‘Baby Shark’ Tabatha Ricci in the women’s strawweight…

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights

The UFC Macau co-main event saw China’s Yan Xiaonan take on ‘Baby Shark’ Tabatha Ricci in the women’s strawweight division. Throughout the bout, the solid technical striking from Yan controlled the match as the Brazilian was unable to find any success.

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results

Yan Xiaonan is ranked number two in the women’s strawweight division and is coming off of a title shot loss against Zhang Weili at UFC 300 earlier this year. Tabatha Ricci saw this fight as a golden opportunity to skyrocket up the rankings. Coming off two consecutive wins, ‘Baby Shark‘ was looking to prove that she belongs at the top. Title implications were potentially on the line in this one as the Jiu-Jitsu of Ricci took on the sanda striking of Yan.

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Highlights

Round 1 was contested on the feet as Ricci was unable to secure a takedown or find the clinch. Yan Xiaonan controlled the opening round from range and was able to land 17 strikes to Ricci’s 0. Round 2 opened to much more action with Yan stunning her Brazilian opponent but Ricci secured a takedown and Yan popped up back to her feet where she landed more solid punches. In round 3, hooks to the body landed from Yan as Ricci struggled to close the distance. Long jabs and combinations continued to land throughout the round for Yan.

With her win, she called out Zhang Weili for a world title rematch.

Yan Xiaonan def. Tabatha Ricci via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) and out-landed her 41-8 in significant strikes.

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (L-R) Yan Xiaonan of China punches Tabatha Ricci of Brazil in their women’s strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (R-L) Yan Xiaonan of China kicks Tabatha Ricci of Brazil in their women’s strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (L-R) Yan Xiaonan of China and Tabatha Ricci of Brazil exchange punches in their women’s strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Yan Xiaonan out-strikes Tabatha Ricci Over Three Rounds – UFC Macau Results

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results HighlightsThe UFC Macau co-main event saw China’s Yan Xiaonan take on ‘Baby Shark’ Tabatha Ricci in the women’s strawweight…

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights

The UFC Macau co-main event saw China’s Yan Xiaonan take on ‘Baby Shark’ Tabatha Ricci in the women’s strawweight division. Throughout the bout, the solid technical striking from Yan controlled the match as the Brazilian was unable to find any success.

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results

Yan Xiaonan is ranked number two in the women’s strawweight division and is coming off of a title shot loss against Zhang Weili at UFC 300 earlier this year. Tabatha Ricci saw this fight as a golden opportunity to skyrocket up the rankings. Coming off two consecutive wins, ‘Baby Shark‘ was looking to prove that she belongs at the top. Title implications were potentially on the line in this one as the Jiu-Jitsu of Ricci took on the sanda striking of Yan.

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Highlights

Round 1 was contested on the feet as Ricci was unable to secure a takedown or find the clinch. Yan Xiaonan controlled the opening round from range and was able to land 17 strikes to Ricci’s 0. Round 2 opened to much more action with Yan stunning her Brazilian opponent but Ricci secured a takedown and Yan popped up back to her feet where she landed more solid punches. In round 3, hooks to the body landed from Yan as Ricci struggled to close the distance. Long jabs and combinations continued to land throughout the round for Yan.

With her win, she called out Zhang Weili for a world title rematch.

Yan Xiaonan def. Tabatha Ricci via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) and out-landed her 41-8 in significant strikes.

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (L-R) Yan Xiaonan of China punches Tabatha Ricci of Brazil in their women’s strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (R-L) Yan Xiaonan of China kicks Tabatha Ricci of Brazil in their women’s strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (L-R) Yan Xiaonan of China and Tabatha Ricci of Brazil exchange punches in their women’s strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Yan Xiaonan out-strikes Tabatha Ricci Over Three Rounds – UFC Macau Results

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results HighlightsThe UFC Macau co-main event saw China’s Yan Xiaonan take on ‘Baby Shark’ Tabatha Ricci in the women’s strawweight…

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights

The UFC Macau co-main event saw China’s Yan Xiaonan take on ‘Baby Shark’ Tabatha Ricci in the women’s strawweight division. Throughout the bout, the solid technical striking from Yan controlled the match as the Brazilian was unable to find any success.

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results

Yan Xiaonan is ranked number two in the women’s strawweight division and is coming off of a title shot loss against Zhang Weili at UFC 300 earlier this year. Tabatha Ricci saw this fight as a golden opportunity to skyrocket up the rankings. Coming off two consecutive wins, ‘Baby Shark‘ was looking to prove that she belongs at the top. Title implications were potentially on the line in this one as the Jiu-Jitsu of Ricci took on the sanda striking of Yan.

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Highlights

Round 1 was contested on the feet as Ricci was unable to secure a takedown or find the clinch. Yan Xiaonan controlled the opening round from range and was able to land 17 strikes to Ricci’s 0. Round 2 opened to much more action with Yan stunning her Brazilian opponent but Ricci secured a takedown and Yan popped up back to her feet where she landed more solid punches. In round 3, hooks to the body landed from Yan as Ricci struggled to close the distance. Long jabs and combinations continued to land throughout the round for Yan.

With her win, she called out Zhang Weili for a world title rematch.

Yan Xiaonan def. Tabatha Ricci via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) and out-landed her 41-8 in significant strikes.

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (L-R) Yan Xiaonan of China punches Tabatha Ricci of Brazil in their women’s strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (R-L) Yan Xiaonan of China kicks Tabatha Ricci of Brazil in their women’s strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (L-R) Yan Xiaonan of China and Tabatha Ricci of Brazil exchange punches in their women’s strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Yan Xiaonan out-strikes Tabatha Ricci Over Three Rounds – UFC Macau Results

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results HighlightsThe UFC Macau co-main event saw China’s Yan Xiaonan take on ‘Baby Shark’ Tabatha Ricci in the women’s strawweight…

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights

The UFC Macau co-main event saw China’s Yan Xiaonan take on ‘Baby Shark’ Tabatha Ricci in the women’s strawweight division. Throughout the bout, the solid technical striking from Yan controlled the match as the Brazilian was unable to find any success.

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results

Yan Xiaonan is ranked number two in the women’s strawweight division and is coming off of a title shot loss against Zhang Weili at UFC 300 earlier this year. Tabatha Ricci saw this fight as a golden opportunity to skyrocket up the rankings. Coming off two consecutive wins, ‘Baby Shark‘ was looking to prove that she belongs at the top. Title implications were potentially on the line in this one as the Jiu-Jitsu of Ricci took on the sanda striking of Yan.

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Highlights

Round 1 was contested on the feet as Ricci was unable to secure a takedown or find the clinch. Yan Xiaonan controlled the opening round from range and was able to land 17 strikes to Ricci’s 0. Round 2 opened to much more action with Yan stunning her Brazilian opponent but Ricci secured a takedown and Yan popped up back to her feet where she landed more solid punches. In round 3, hooks to the body landed from Yan as Ricci struggled to close the distance. Long jabs and combinations continued to land throughout the round for Yan.

With her win, she called out Zhang Weili for a world title rematch.

Yan Xiaonan def. Tabatha Ricci via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) and out-landed her 41-8 in significant strikes.

Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (L-R) Yan Xiaonan of China punches Tabatha Ricci of Brazil in their women’s strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (R-L) Yan Xiaonan of China kicks Tabatha Ricci of Brazil in their women’s strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Results Highlights
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (L-R) Yan Xiaonan of China and Tabatha Ricci of Brazil exchange punches in their women’s strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Petr Yan Outstrikes Deiveson Figueiredo

UFC Fight Night: Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo took place in the early hours of Saturday morning, and MMA News has you covered with all the action! After a pay-per-view inside the prestigious Madison Square Garden — and before focus turns to the UFC’s final numbered event of the year in Las Vegas — the […]

UFC Fight Night: Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo took place in the early hours of Saturday morning, and MMA News has you covered with all the action!

After a pay-per-view inside the prestigious Madison Square Garden — and before focus turns to the UFC’s final numbered event of the year in Las Vegas — the MMA leader was on the road to stage a card in Macau for the first time in a decade.

Headlining at the Galaxy Arena were two former champions in ex-bantamweight kingpin Yan and a two-time occupier of the flyweight throne in Figueiredo. With both men coming off wins over top-10 opposition, a shot at Merab Dvalishvili’s 135-pound gold was discussed as being in store for Saturday’s victor.

That turned out to be Yan, with “No Mercy” putting in a vintage striking performance to sweep the scorecards.

Elsewhere on the UFC Fight Night lineup, Yan Xiaonan emerged victorious from her first outing since falling short of the title against Zhang Weili earlier this year, Carlos Ulberg got the better of fellow hard-hitting light heavyweight contender Volkan Oezdemir, and the Road to UFC finals delivered some memorable moments on the prelims.

With that said, see below for the full results, followed by all the best highlights.

UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo Results & Highlights

Main Card:

  • Bantamweight Main Event: Petr Yan def. Deiveson Figueiredo via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
  • Women’s Strawweight Co-Main Event: Yan Xiaonan def. Tabatha Ricci via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Welterweight: Muslim Salikhov def. Song Kenan via KO (spinning wheel kick): R1, 3:49
  • Women’s Flyweight: Gabriella Fernandes def. Wang Cong via submission (rear-naked choke): R2, 3:49
  • Light Heavyweight: Carlos Ulberg def. Volkan Oezdemir via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Light Heavyweight: Zhang Mingyang def. Ozzy Diaz via TKO (elbow & punches): R1, 2:25

Preliminary Card:

  • Road to UFC Bantamweight Final: SuYoung You def. Jieleyisi Baergeng via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Road to UFC Flyweight Final: DongHun Choi def. Kiru Singh Sahota via KO (punch): R1, 2:36
  • Road to UFC Women’s Strawweight Final: Ming Shi def. Xiaocan Feng via KO (head kick): R3, 0:46
  • Flyweight: Carlos Hernandez def. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Flyweight: Lone’er Kavanagh def. Jose Ochoa via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Bantamweight: Long Xiao def. Quang Le via KO (punches): R3, 1:28
  • Lightweight: Nikolas Motta def. Hayisaer Maheshate via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Nikolas Motta Def. Hayisaer Maheshate

Long Xiao Def. Quang Le

Lone’er Kavanagh Def. Jose Ochoa

Carlos Hernandez Def. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel

Ming Shi Def. Xiaocan Feng

DongHun Choi Def. Kiru Singh Sahota

Zhang Mingyang Def. Ozzy Diaz

Carlos Ulberg Def. Volkan Oezdemir

Gabriella Fernandes Def. Wang Cong

Muslim Salikhov Def. Song Kenan

Yan Xiaonan Def. Tabatha Ricci

Petr Yan Def. Deiveson Figueiredo