UFC Fight Night: Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes (Women's Strawweight, Main Card)

Yan Xiaonan enters as the clear favorite in this women's strawweight co-main event at UFC Shanghai due to her higher ranking (#4 vs. #14), greater experience against top-tier opposition, and home-country advantage in China. The 19-5 striker recently dropped a decision to Virna Jandiroba but holds a win over Tabatha Ricci and previously challenged for the title. Denise Gomes (12-3) arrives on a four-fight win streak, including a unanimous decision over Tecia Pennington and a second-round TKO of Elise Reed, with seven of her victories coming by knockout. Stylistic differences between Xiaonan's technical striking and Gomes' aggressive finishing ability, combined with the three-round format and venue, shape the matchup dynamics ahead of the August 29 bout.