UFC Fight Night 248 is headlined by Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo, but there’s plenty more action on the fight card to look forward to.
Yan Xiaonan’s Journey:
- Yan Xiaonan boasts a record of 18 wins, four losses, and one no contest. One of her defeats came in her most recent fight, where she lost to fellow Chinese fighter Zhang Weili by decision in the UFC Women’s Strawweight title bout last April.
- Many expected Weili to dominate, but Xiaonan proved to be a formidable opponent. The fight lasted the full 25 minutes, with Xiaonan absorbing 106 strikes, facing six takedowns, and defending against two submission attempts, yet never giving up.
- Remarkably, Xiaonan even managed to knock Weili down once—only the second time Weili has been knocked down in her UFC career.
Despite her impressive performance, Xiaonan may need to prove herself further before getting another title shot. Ranked second in the division behind Tatiana Suarez, Xiaonan aims to leapfrog her and earn a rematch with Weili by defeating Tabatha Ricci on November 23.
Tabatha Ricci’s Path:
- Tabatha Ricci has a record of 11 wins and two losses. Her first defeat came in her UFC debut against Manon Fiorot by TKO in a women’s flyweight fight. Since then, she has competed in her natural weight class.
- In the UFC Women’s Strawweight division, she holds a 6-1 record, with her only loss being a split decision against Loopy Godinez a year ago.
- Ricci has defeated some formidable opponents, including Polyana Viana, Gillian Robertson, Tecia Pennington, and Angela Hill.
Both fighters bring impressive skills and records to the octagon, promising an exciting matchup at UFC Fight Night 248.
Yan Xiaonan – 190
Tabatha Ricci + 165
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 22, 2024
