Personal Information
Full Name | Yan Xiaonan |
Date of Birth | June 16, 1989 |
Age | 35 |
Nationality | Chinese |
Height | 5 feet and 5 inches |
Weight | 115 lb |
Nickname | Fury Nine |
Weight Class | Strawweight |
Stance | Orthodox |
Reach | 63 inches |
Career Stats | 18-4-1 |
Status | Active |
Yan Xiaonan: A Brief Biography
Yan Xiaonan is a leading professional mixed martial artist who is currently active on the professional circuit. She competes in the strawweight division and is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Having made her professional debut in the sport in 2008, Xiaonan has competed in 23 professional fights, winning 18, losing 4, and one of her fights ended in a no-contest. She is ranked No. 2 in the UFC women’s strawweight rankings as of November 2024. Xiaonan is also placed at No. 11 in the UFC women’s pound-for-pound rankings.
Yan Xiaonan Personal Information
Name | Yan Xiaonan |
Age | 35 |
DOB | June 16, 1989 |
Nationality | Chinese |
Mother Name | - |
Father name | - |
Profession | Professional Mixed Martial Artist |
Height | 1.65m |
Weight | 115 lb |
Education | - |
Relationship Status | Married to Zhang Yang |
Yan Xiaonan's Early Life
Yan Xiaonan was born on June 16, 1989, to her parents in Shenyang, Liaoning, China. She started her training in Sanda in her earlier days, during her time at X’ian Sports University, Xiaonan, and was encouraged to take up a mixed martial arts program by her coach, Zhao Xuejun, in 2009.
Yan Xiaonan's Personal Life
Yan Xiaonan’s personal life remains under a well-maintained layer of privacy; it is kept away from the public eye.
Yan Xiaonan's Husband
Yan Xiaonan exchanged wedding vows with her husband, Zhang Yang, in 2016. He is also a professional mixed martial artist. The couple married after being together for a long time.
Yan Xiaonan's Kids
Yan Xiaonan doesn’t have any children as of November 2024.
Yan Xiaonan's Social Media
Yan Xiaonan uses multiple social media platforms where she posts about her fights and training. The links to her profiles can be seen below:
Yan Xiaonan's MMA Record
Yan Xiaonan has a professional mixed martial arts record of 18 wins, 4 losses, and 1 no-contest as of November 2024.
23 matches | 18 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 8 | 1 |
By submission | 1 | 1 |
By decision | 9 | 2 |
No contests | 1 |
Yan Xiaonan's Championships Won
Yan Xiaonan has not won a championship in her professional mixed martial arts career as of November 2024.
Yan Xiaonan Contract
Yan Xiaonan made her professional debut in 2008 and competed in multiple fight promotions. After amassing an impressive record of 9 wins and 1 loss, Xiaonan was signed by the UFC and she made her promotional debut for the professional mixed martial arts giant in 2017. Since her debut, she has regularly fought in the UFC.
Last updated on November 22, 2024
FAQs on Yan Xiaonan
A. She has a professional MMA record of 18 wins, 4 losses, and one no-contest as of November 2024.
A. She is a Chinese national.
A. Yes, she is the first Chinese fighter signed by the UFC.
A. She is 35 years old as of November 2024.
A. No, she is yet to win a UFC title as of November 2024.