Yan Xiaonan faced ups and downs in her UFC title fight against Zhang Weili, with the reigning champion emerging victorious in a hard-fought battle at UFC 300. The drama peaked at the end of round one when Zhang secured a rear-naked choke, nearly putting Yan to sleep. Speculation arose about the cutman potentially using banned substances to revive Yan, but retired referee "Big" John McCarthy clarified that it was a boxing technique, not foul play.

By the Numbers
  • Zhang defeated Yan via unanimous decision
  • Yan won round three on all judges' scorecards
Yes, But

The use of the boxing technique by the cutman raised initial concerns about foul play.

State of Play
  • Zhang retained her championship title with the win
  • Yan showed resilience despite the challenging fight
What's Next

Further clarifications or investigations may follow regarding the use of techniques in UFC fights to ensure adherence to regulations.

Bottom Line

Clarity provided by McCarthy alleviated concerns of foul play, shedding light on the boxing technique used for revival, emphasizing adherence to UFC regulations.