Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Zhang “Magnum” Weili will take on Yan Xiaonan in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 300 card.

Weili brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 63″ reach. In contrast, Xiaonan, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 63″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 51% striking accuracy, Weili has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.94 per minute. On the other hand, Xiaonan boasts a 44% striking accuracy, landing approximately 5.55 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 35-year-old, Zhang Weili is coming in with a 24-3-0 record. Weili will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Amanda Lemos at UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley in August.

Xiaonan, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Zhang Weili on August 19, 2023, at UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo and holds a 18-3-0 (1 NC) record.

Zhang Weili has a switch fighting stance with an 63″ reach. The 35-year-old Yan Xiaonan is an orthodox fighter with a 63″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Zhang Weili stats

→ Weili’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Weili lands 5.94 significant strikes per minute.
→ Weili’s takedown accuracy is 42%.
→ Weili’s takedown average is 2.29 per 15 minutes.
→ Weili’s takedown defense is 66%.

Weili comes in with 51% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.94 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Xiaonan fires at 44% accuracy, landing about 5.55 significant strikes per minute. Zhang Weili also has a 42% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.29 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Xiaonan’s 0.86 takedowns and 70% takedown accuracy.

Yan Xiaonan stats

→ Xiaonan’s striking accuracy is 44%.
→ Xiaonan lands 5.55 significant strikes per minute.
→ Xiaonan’s takedown accuracy is 66%.
→ Xiaonan’s takedown average is 0.86 per 15 minutes.
→ Xiaonan’s takedown defense is 70%.

Yan spent, on average, 14:02 minutes in the Octagon, and Zhang has an average fight time of 12:25 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Zhang or Yan? Sound off in the comments.

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