Yan Xiaonan vs Denise Gomes Betting Insights, 08/29/2026 Projections UFC Shanghai Odds

• Yan Xiaonan vs Denise Gomes: Upcoming Match Preview
• UFC Shanghai
• Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Shanghai
• Saturday, August 29, 2026

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On Saturday, August 29, 2026, Yan Xiaonan is set to face Denise Gomes at UFC Shanghai. The initial odds show Xiaonan at -142 and Gomes at +122.

Yan Xiaonan boasts a record of 19 wins, 5 losses, and 0 draws (1 No Contest). At 37 years old, she competes at 115 lbs and stands 5’5″ tall, with a reach of 63″. Denise “Dee” Gomes, a 26-year-old fighter, measures 5’2″ and weighs 115 lbs, aiming to improve her record of 12-3-0. Both fighters share the same reach of 63″. Statistically, Xiaonan achieves 4.69 significant strikes landed per minute, while Gomes averages 4.43. In terms of striking accuracy, Xiaonan lands 45% of her strikes, compared to Gomes’ 49%. Defensively, Xiaonan absorbs 3.23 significant strikes per minute and defends against 60% of incoming strikes, while Gomes allows 3.16 strikes and defends against 51% of her opponents’ attacks.

In terms of wrestling, Yan Xiaonan shows less proficiency as she averages 0.84 takedowns per 3 rounds. Xiaonan has a successful takedown rate of 73% and successfully defends against 64% of takedown attempts. In contrast, Gomes takes her opponents down on 34% of her takedown attempts and defends against 66% of the takedowns aimed at her. Additionally, Xiaonan attempts an average of 0.3 submissions per 15 minutes, while Gomes averages 0.7 submission attempts per 3 rounds.

In her most recent fight, Yan Xiaonan faced Virna Jandiroba, suffering a unanimous decision defeat in round 3. Jandiroba landed 96 of 131 total strikes attempted during that match, while Xiaonan managed to land 64 of 103. Specifically, Jandiroba landed 11 of 20 significant strikes, achieving a 55% accuracy rate, while Xiaonan landed 38% of her significant strikes, with 17 out of 44 connecting. Of these, Xiaonan successfully landed 13 out of 34 to the head. Notably, 72% of Jandiroba’s significant strikes and 70% of Xiaonan’s were delivered from a distance.

Denise Gomes last fought Tecia Pennington, earning a unanimous decision victory in round 3. Pennington managed to connect on 100% of her significant strikes attempted at distance, while Gomes landed 90% of her distance attempts. Gomes achieved a 38% success rate in significant strikes, landing 53 of 138, with 19 of those strikes targeting the head. Pennington landed 58 of 125 significant strikes in that contest, with Gomes hitting 75 of 169 total strikes thrown.

Other Noteworthy Fights on the Card

Don’t miss the bout where Xiong Jingnan faces off against Julia Polastri. Jingnan enters the Octagon with a record of 19-3-0, weighing 115 lbs and standing at 5’4″, utilizing a switch stance and having a reach of 63″. Polastri, competing at 115 lbs, measures 5’2″ and holds a record of 14-6-0, also with a reach of 63″. Grappling-wise, Jingnan takes her opponents down 0.40 times per 15 minutes, compared to Polastri’s 0.62 times. Striking statistics show Jingnan landing an average of 4.53 strikes/min with a 34% accuracy rate, while Polastri connects at a remarkable 56% and averages 6.22 strikes/min.

Another intriguing matchup features Song Yadong against Umar Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov, looking to extend his record of 20-1-0, stands 5’8″, weighs 135 lbs, and showcases a reach of 69″. Yadong is also 5’8″ and competes at 135 lbs, recording a career record of 23-9-1 (1 NC). Regarding grappling, Nurmagomedov successfully defends 79% of takedown attempts and completes 46% of his own. Yadong averages 4.34 strikes landed per minute while absorbing 3.81, while Nurmagomedov lands 3.86 strikes per minute and receives 1.86 strikes.

Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s UFC matchup?

Prediction: Bet on Yan Xiaonan (-142)