A potential title eliminator in the strawweight division between Carla Esparza and Yan Xiaonan is on tap for May. Former UFC champ Esparza (17-6 MMA, 8-4 UFC) will take on Xiaonan (13-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) at UFC Fight Night on May 22, MMA Junkie confirmed from multiple sources close to the situation following an initial report from MMA DNA . The people requested anonymity because UFC has yet to make an official announcement. The May 22 event does not have a location or venue, and broadcast plans have not been revealed. Esparza, who won the UFC’s inaugural 115-pound title in December 2014, is currently riding a four-fight winning streak. She’s No.
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Former champ Carla Esparza meets Yan Xiaonan at UFC Fight Night in May – MMA Junkie