Yan Xiaonan is looking to emerge as the next title challenger when she squares off against a former champion. Xiaonan (13-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) meets inaugural strawweight champ Carla Esparza in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 188 on May 22 in what she expects to be a No. 1 contender bout. “Yeah, I think so,” Xiaonan said through an interpreter. “Very huge fight for me and very important. I prepared for this fight for a very long time, and I think the winner of me and Esparza will be able to challenge for the belt.
See original here: