Recent UFC title challenger Yan Xiaonan defeated Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at Galaxy Arena in Macau, China, on Saturday, as she once again solidified herself as one of the division’s top fighters.

Former title challenger and second-ranked strawweight contender Yan Xiaonan took on tenth-ranked Tabatha Ricci in the UFC Macau co-main event.

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 248 odds between Yan Xiaonan and Tabatha Ricci, with MMA picks and predictions.

Potential title implications are on the line when Yan Xiaonan and Tabatha Ricci clash in the UFC Macau co-feature. Who has the edge?

Competing in China for the first time in six years, Yan Xiaonan made the most of the experience by beating Tabatha Ricci at UFC Macau.

Yan Xiaonan vs Tabatha Ricci has all the makings of a binary striker vs grappler matchup. Although Ricci possesses a modicum of skill as a point striker, her best martial art is Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Strawweight contenders will meet at UFC Macau! Check out our UFC odds series for our Xiaonan-Ricci prediction and pick.

The co-main event of UFC Macau tomorrow morning will feature the homecoming for a former title challenger. China’s Yan Xiaonan […]

Ozzy Diaz and Zhang Mingyang meet Saturday on the UFC Fight Night 248 main card at Galaxy Arena in Macau. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 4-1 UFC main cards,