UFC Macau: Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Prediction, Odds, and Picks (November 23)
Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci is a duel between two real warriors who haven’t lost inside the distance in more than three years. Both are dreaming of the title and to get a chance to fight for gold, winning the UFC Macau co-main event is a must.
So, who will make their dreams come true on Saturday, November 23? That’s what we’re here to answer.
Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yan Xiaonan | -190 |
| Tabatha Ricci | +165 |
When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Place: Galaxy Arena, Macau, SAR, China
- Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
- Time: 3:00 a.m. ET
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Fight Preview
Yan Xiaonan boasts an 18-4-1 record and is eager to bounce back from her April loss to Zhang Weili in the UFC Women’s Strawweight title bout. Despite losing by decision, Xiaonan’s performance stood out.
She endured 106 significant strikes, six takedowns, and two submission attempts over 25 grueling minutes but never backed down. In fact, she even managed to knock Zhang down, becoming only the second UFC fighter to do so (after Rose Namajunas).
Ranked No. 2 in the division, Xiaonan needs to beat Ricci to inch closer to a rematch with the champ. Fighting on home turf in Macau, she’ll have the crowd firmly in her corner, making her even more dangerous.
The trouble is, however, that Tabatha Ricci’s confidence is sky-high. How wouldn’t it be given that she’s got an 11-2 overall record with 6-1 in the UFC Women’s Strawweight division. The only loss in the 115-pound division happened against Loopy Godinez by a (somewhat) controversial split decision.
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Ricci’s victories in this weight class include names like Polyana Viana, Gillian Robertson, and Angela Hill, proving her ability to handle top-tier opponents.
Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci Prediction
Expect a war of attrition. Both fighters are famously relentless, each with no intention of giving up. Our prediction is that the fight will last for the full 15 minutes, but who’s going to win by decision?
Betting odds suggest it’s going to be Xiaonan and we agree. Although there isn’t too big a difference between these two in terms of fighting capabilities, we do think the Chinese fighter is slightly better.
Free Pick:
- Yan Xiaonan
