UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo promised a banger with some of the most anticipated bouts. The main card was stacked with competitors all around, and the fans were excited to see the event in New Jersey. The main card witnessed the fight between Jessica Andrade and Yan Xiaonan in the UFC strawweight division. Moreover, the winner of the fight is most likely to get the title shot against Zhang Weili.
Jessica Andrade came into this fight on the back of a loss against Erin Blanchfield. However, “Nine” came into the fight, having won her last fight against MacKenzie Dern. Furthermore, Conor McGregor also showed his support for Yan Xiaonan on social media.
Fans react to Yan Xiaonan knocking out Jessica Andrade
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The fans thoroughly enjoyed the Chinese fighter knocking out Andrade. The knockout occurred in the first round itself as the fans were in shock. During the fight, the crafty Xiaonan trailed to a charge by Andrade. The Brazilian was charging ahead with her punches as she got caught with an overhand right from “Nine”.
The impressive victory shocked the entire UFC world as many fans took to Twitter to react to the loss of Jessica Andrade. Moreover, many fans expressed their amazement at the manner of victory by the Chinese fighter.
Furthermore, Conor McGregor will be happy too, as his Paradigm Sports Management member Yan Xiaonan got her victory after he posted a message for her. ‘The Notorious’ said, “Let’s go Yan” to show his support.
Joe Rogan: OHHH ANDRADE IS SWINGING FROM THE BLEACHERS!!
Jessica Andrade: #UFC288 pic.twitter.com/0GUU6TNaPZ
— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) May 7, 2023
YAN XIAONAN FLATLINES JESSICA ANDRADE FOR A POTENTIAL NEXT TITLE SHOT #UFC288 pic.twitter.com/FCBL6MHRMg
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) May 7, 2023
The stars were too aligned jessica andrade basically gave that title shot up. Now we get China vs China. Amazing
— ve*ns (@yoovns) May 7, 2023
@ufc jessica Andrade needs a good year to sit down and recover
— DB (@BSB703_) May 7, 2023
When Jessica Andrade fights a Chinese opponent, she loses by first round finish. #UFC288
— Gengar Mousasi (@MMAandANIME) May 7, 2023
Wow 👀 #UFC288
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) May 7, 2023
I was hoping Yan Xiaonan would win, but never did I imagine it would happen that early into the fight! 😮 #UFC288 #AndradevsYan
— Sheila Andrea (@iamsheilaandrea) May 7, 2023
Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan next, please. Anything else is just silly. #UFC288
— Curtis Calhoun (@CalhounOnMMA) May 7, 2023
Chinese people, get ready for Zhang Weili vs Yan Xiaonan…
In Jacksonville Florida 🔥
— Sam (@SamMMA___) May 7, 2023
yan xiaonan has some of the most crisp boxing i have seen in the ufc. her and weili will be a sick matchup. https://t.co/QK1pZ908jU
— alan (@the_n0ble_one) May 7, 2023
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Lastly, Xiaonan will expect to fight for the UFC strawweight title. Furthermore, Yan Xiaonan will be hopeful of delivering the goods and putting on a banger against her Chinese counterpart after the impressive knockout.
The UFC world certainly acknowledged the power of Yan Xiaonan as it just took one shot from the UFC fighter to knockout Andrade. The Brazilian will be disappointed after the poor showing at UFC 288 in New Jersey.
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Do you think Xiaonan will get the title shot against Zhang Weili after her impressive performance? Also, what lies in store for Andrade after the fight? What did you think about the strawweight fight at UFC 288? Let us know in the comments below.
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