Combat Edge Intelligence

Weili Zhang vs Xiaonan Yan

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Weili Zhang
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Weili Zhang

“Magnum”

26-4-0StrawweightUFC

1799Great

Tale of the tape

26-4-0Record19-5-0
StrawweightDivisionStrawweight
5'4"Height5'5"
63" Reach63"
115 lbsWeight115 lbs
Fight ReadyTeamTeam Alpha Male

What's at stake

Weili Zhang is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Xiaonan Yan carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Weili ZhangNow 1799
If they win+10→ 1809
If they lose-14→ 1785
Xiaonan YanNow 1734
If they win+19→ 1753
If they lose-13→ 1721

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1718 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1698 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.15
Sig. strikes / min
4.69
54%
Strike accuracy
45%
2.77
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.23
54%
Strike defense
60%
2.24
Takedown avg.
0.84
46%
Takedown accuracy
0%
74%
Takedown defense
65%
0.52
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Weili ZhangXiaonan Yan
17501800202320242025

Win method breakdown

11 (42%)
KO/TKO
8 (42%)
8 (31%)
Submission
1 (5%)
7 (27%)
Decision
10 (53%)

Combat Edge model read

Weili Zhang71%
Xiaonan Yan 29%Elo baseline: 59%

The Combat Edge model makes Weili Zhang a 71% favorite over Xiaonan Yan in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (59%).

Weili Zhang holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1799 to 1734, a 65-point edge.

Weili Zhang finishes 73% of wins inside the distance, Xiaonan Yan 47%.

Weili Zhang and Xiaonan Yan share 2 common opponents: Carla Esparza and Jéssica Andrade.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (2)

WinTKO · 2019
Jéssica Andrade
WinKO (punches) · 2023
WinSubmission · 2022
Carla Esparza
LossTKO · 2021