January 27, 2025 7:10 pm ET
Former UFC strawweight title challenger Yan Xiaonan has a tricky process in her approach of getting one other shot at gold.
At UFC 314 on April 12, Yan (19-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) will face fellow high 115-pound contender Virna Jandiroba (21-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) within the promotion’s return to Miami. The principle card airs on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims anticipated on ESPN and ESPN+.
MMA Junkie confirmed the information with two sources who know of the reserving following a primary report from Ag Fight.
China’s Yan earned her first shot on the strawweight title at UFC 300 final April, however she couldn’t defeat her fellow countrywoman Zhang Weili. Yan misplaced a unanimous choice within the largest battle of her profession to date however rebounded well in a decision over Tabatha Ricci in November.
Brazil’s Jandiroba has been navigating her approach via the division to earn her first title shot. She’s at the moment on a four-fight profitable streak, together with wins over Angela Hill, Marina Rodriguez and Lupita Godinez. In her most up-to-date look in July, Jandiroba submitted Amanda Lemos to win her first UFC main event. The newest UFC 314 lineup contains:
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