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Mike Bohn and Abbey Subhan

Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Yan Xiaonan after UFC Fight Night 211 win?

Yan Xiaonan prevailed in her first main event opportunity against Mackenzie Dern at UFC Fight Night 211.

It came down to a razor-thin results, but Xiaonan (14-3 MMA, 7-2 UFC) was awarded a majority decision victory over Dern (12-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) in Saturday’s strawweight headliner at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, snapping a two-fight losing skid.

The result puts Xiaonan back on the right track in the division, but what’s next for her? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on her future after UFC Fight Night 211.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 211.

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