Xiong Jingnan will square off against Julia Polastri at UFC Shanghai on August 29. The matchup adds another women's bout to the card.
Xiong Jingnan and Julia Polastri have been officially booked to meet at UFC Shanghai on August 29, adding a women's bout to the growing card.
Polastri, nicknamed "Psycho," arrives with a professional record of 14-6 and represents Brazil out of the CWB Fighter camp. The 28-year-old stands five-foot-two with a 63-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. Her offensive output makes her a handful for any opponent — she lands 6.4 significant strikes per minute at a 54 percent striking accuracy, figures that rank among the more prolific in the women's divisions. She also shows a willingness to mix levels, averaging 0.73 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Xiong Jingnan is one of the most recognizable names in women's MMA, though the verified data on file for her is limited in this context. What the matchup itself communicates is clear: this is a significant test for Polastri against an established name on an international stage in Shanghai.
Why it matters
- The bout places Polastri, a high-output striker, against a high-profile opponent in a showcase setting.
- A strong performance from either fighter could shift the landscape in the women's division.
- UFC Shanghai on August 29 gains another women's contest, reflecting the promotion's ongoing commitment to expanding the women's roster on major international cards.
