Tabatha Ricci vs Yan Xiaonan — Fight recap

Yan Xiaonan defeated Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision over three rounds on November 23, 2024, at UFC Fight Night, with referee Marc Goddard officiating. Xiaonan's striking dominance proved decisive, landing 78 significant strikes at a 48% clip compared to Ricci's 15 of 103 (14%), while connecting on 45 head strikes and an impressive 25 of 34 body shots.

Ricci managed just one successful takedown from three attempts (33%), but controlled time was negligible at 16 seconds, allowing Xiaonan to dictate the pace on the feet throughout. The Chinese striker's volume and accuracy in the striking exchanges—particularly to the body and head—created clear separation on the scorecards.

Xiaonan's performance solidifies her standing in the women's strawweight division, while Ricci will need to reassess her striking approach against elite competition.