Zhang Weili Defends UFC Strawweight Title in Historic All-China Bout

Zhang Weili secures a unanimous decision victory over Yan Xiaonan, maintaining her championship in a closely contested and controversial fight.

Zhang Weili successfully defended her UFC strawweight title against Yan Xiaonan, marking the first title bout between two Chinese fighters.
The fight, held at UFC 300 in Las Vegas, ended in a unanimous decision with scores of 49-45 from all three judges.
Yan Xiaonan was briefly knocked unconscious in the first round but was controversially allowed to continue after her corner revived her.
Conor McGregor's return to the UFC was announced during the event; he is set to fight Michael Chandler in June at UFC 303.
Commentator Joe Rogan raised concerns during the fight about the use of smelling salts, which were reportedly not used according to fellow commentator Jon Anik.