MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC 300 co-main event between strawweight champion Zhang Weili and Yan Xiaonan , who will make history as the first all-Chinese title-fight matchup in UFC history. Zhang Weili UFC 300 preview Staple info: Height: 5’4″ Age: 34 Weight: 115 lbs. Reach: 63″ Record: (24-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) Last fight: Decision win over Amanda Lemos (Aug. 19, 2023) Camp: Team Zhang (China) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/muay Thai Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + UFC strawweight champion + Wushu sanda background + Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt + 11 knockout victories + 8 submission wins + 11 first-round finishes + KO power + Explosive athlete + Wide variation of striking arsenal ^ From fundamentals to spinning attacks + Strong inside the clinch ^ Elbows, knees, trips, tosses + Improved wrestling and scrambling + Solid transitional grappling from topside Yan Xiaonan UFC 300 preview Staple info: Height: 5’5″ Age: 34 Weight: 115 lbs. Reach: 63″ Record: (17-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) Last fight: Knockout win over Jessica Andrade (May 6, 2023) Camp: China Top Team/Team Alpha Male (Calif.) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + Regional MMA title + Wushu sanda background + Brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt + 8 KO victories + 1 submission win + 8 first-round finishes + KO Power + Hard hooks and crosses ^ Coming forward or off the counter + Dynamic kicking variety ^ Good switch kicks and sidekicks + Shows improved wrestling ^ Solid frames and fundamentals + Serviceably grappling ability Zhang Weili vs.
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