Yan Xiaonan vs Zhang Weili — Fight recap

Zhang Weili defeated Yan Xiaonan by unanimous decision over five rounds on April 13, 2024, with referee Jason Herzog officiating. Weili's striking volume and accuracy proved decisive, landing 106 of 157 significant strikes (67%) compared to Xiaonan's 43 of 85 (50%), while controlling the cage for 12:44 versus 2:20.

Though Xiaonan showcased impressive takedown efficiency at 3 of 3 (100%), Weili secured six takedowns on nine attempts (66%) and dominated the grappling exchanges. Weili's head strike output of 84 of 119 overwhelmed Xiaonan's 21 of 60, and she landed a knockdown to further sway the judges' scorecards.

Xiaonan's leg strike accuracy (18 of 19) demonstrated tactical precision but couldn't overcome Weili's overall dominance and control time. The victory solidifies Weili's position near the top of the strawweight division and suggests a potential title-contention trajectory.