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Breaking – Zhang Weili set for fight with Yan Xiaonan in historic all-Chinese title clash at UFC 300 in April

Undisputed strawweight champion, Zhang Weili is set for her return to the Octagon at UFC 300 on April 13. in Las Vegas, Nevada, taking on compatriot and incoming title challenger, Yan Xiaonan in the first-ever all-Chinese championship pairing under the banner of the promotion.

Weili, the current and two-time undisputed strawweight champion, most recently featured at UFC 292 back in August of last year in Boston, landing a dominant unanimous decision shutout win over Brazilian foe and title challenger, Amanda Lemos, successfully defending her title for the first time as part of her second reign.

As for Xiaonan, the surging number two ranked strawweight contender competes in her first championship bout at UFC 300 in April, riding an impressive run of two consecutive victories into the clash, and fresh from a blistering first round KO win over common-foe, former champion, Jessica Andrade at UFC 288 last year.