Xiaonan Opens UFC Shanghai As Favourite Over Gomes

Yan Xiaonan opens as betting favourite for her strawweight clash with Denise Gomes this Saturday at UFC Shanghai, according to odds released by MMA Mania. The 37-year-old Chinese striker sits at -140 despite coming off a loss, while the surging Gomes enters on a four-fight win streak at +120.

The co-main event pits contrasting styles. Xiaonan relies on precise distance management and linear striking built around a counter right hand, whereas Gomes throws body-head combinations and pressures forward in a style compared to Jessica Andrade. MMA Mania notes that height and reach advantages tend to favour Xiaonan, who previously knocked out Andrade when the Brazilian charged into range.

Asakura Massive Favourite In Bantamweight Bout

Former RIZIN champion Kai Asakura enters his second UFC appearance as a heavy -400 favourite over Aoriqileng, who sits at +310 after dropping his last fight via body knee. Asakura scored a first-round finish in his promotional debut against Cameron Smotherman and is known for explosive offense and timing on big connections. The analysis notes his step and jump knees as particularly lethal given how Aoriqileng was stopped in his prior outing.

Alex Perez and Sumudaerji run back their May no-contest in the flyweight division, with Sumudaerji installed at -210. The Chinese striker was winning the first fight before a low blow forced the stoppage, landing the better shots and scoring a knockdown while keeping the former title challenger at range. Perez enters at +175 after an inconsistent UFC run.

Flyweight prospect Bilal Hasan makes his promotional debut as a massive -600 favourite over fellow unbeaten newcomer Nilson Rojas. The 25-year-old former CFFC champion fought on Dana White's Contender Series just three weeks ago and carries an 88 percent finishing rate built on body-punching. UFC Shanghai takes place Saturday at SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center with bantamweight contenders Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong headlining.

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