Xiong JingNan, a well-respected fighter and former ONE Championship champion, has officially joined the UFC at age 38 after a tumultuous career. Known for her impressive record of 19-2 and being the first female champion in ONE history, Xiong is set to face Angela Hill in UFC Macau. After a long absence from competitive fighting due to being released from ONE, Xiong views this opportunity as a chance to demonstrate her growth and skill, despite the challenges she faced under her former promotion.

By the Numbers
  • Xiong holds an impressive MMA record of 19 wins and 2 losses.
  • She defended the ONE 125-pound women’s championship title successfully 7 times.
State of Play
  • Xiong's first fight in the UFC will be against veteran Angela Hill on May 30.
  • This debut marks her return to competition after nearly three years of inactivity.
What's Next

Xiong aims to impress in her upcoming fight and believes that after a few successful matches, she could be in the title contention for the UFC strawweight championship. She sees this as a final opportunity to showcase her skills and potentially lead her to a championship title within the next couple of years.

Bottom Line

Xiong JingNan's move to the UFC presents a fresh chapter in her career where she hopes to regain her competitive edge and challenge for titles, proving that age is just a number in the world of MMA and that she remains a formidable contender.