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According to Cody Stamann, the bantamweight division is where the most exceptional fighters reside

Cody Stamann is a seasoned UFC veteran who believes that bantamweight is the toughest weight class in MMA. With nine fights under his belt in that division, he knows firsthand how difficult it is to even make it into the top 15 rankings. Stamann feels that the real fans of the sport recognize the talent of the bantamweight fighters, making it the most skilled division … Continue reading According to Cody Stamann, the bantamweight division is where the most exceptional fighters reside

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Yan Xiaonan anticipates facing Zhang Weili for the title soon and feels she is disliked more in China than appreciated

Yan Xiaonan’s explosive victory over Jessica Andrade at UFC 288 may have set the stage for the biggest UFC event ever to be held in China. With an impressive 6-2 record over eight octagon appearances, Yan is now considered one of the top contenders in the UFC’s strawweight division. During Saturday’s post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White expressed interest in booking Yan to fight … Continue reading Yan Xiaonan anticipates facing Zhang Weili for the title soon and feels she is disliked more in China than appreciated

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UFC 288 features a clash between Jessica Andrade and Yan Xiaonan

Sources familiar with the bout have confirmed to MMA Fighting that former UFC champion, Jessica Andrade, is scheduled to fight Yan Xiaonan (16-3, 1 NC) at UFC 288 in Newark, N.J. on May 6th. Eurosport was first to report the match-up. Andrade (24-10), who was once crowned the champion in the 115-pound category, has been competing in both strawweight and flyweight classes for the past … Continue reading UFC 288 features a clash between Jessica Andrade and Yan Xiaonan