Denise Gomes defeats Yan Xiaonan via TKO at UFC Shanghai

Denise Gomes secured a significant victory at UFC Shanghai, defeating former title challenger Yan Xiaonan via first-round TKO. The Brazilian strawweight utilized a heavy volley of punches and a decisive elbow to drop Yan, followed by connecting punches to end the bout at 4:49 of the opening round.

Gomes, who holds a high ranking in the strawweight division, enters this win as part of a momentum-building streak. The victory over the veteran Yan, who has historically been strong in her home country, positions Gomes closer to title contention.