Julia Polastri vs Jingnan Xiong: Result and Prediction
UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song · August 29, 2026
Result
Julia Polastri defeated Jingnan Xiong by KO/TKO in round 1 (3:06) at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song on August 29, 2026.
The FIGHT//AI model had Julia Polastri at only 42%, so this was an upset against the model.
Model prediction
The FIGHT//AI headline probability gave Jingnan Xiong a 58% chance to beat Julia Polastri (Julia Polastri 42%).
In a clash of styles, Xiong's knockout power and defensive prowess may exploit Polastri's grappling limitations, making for an explosive encounter.
How the model expected it to end
Method of victory, either fighter: decision 52%, KO/TKO 42%, submission 6%. The most likely way this 3-round women's strawweight fight ends is on the scorecards.
Fight length: goes the distance 52%.
Key factors
- Xiong's striking power
- Polastri's volume
- Xiong's defensive metrics
Tale of the tape
| Julia Polastri | Jingnan Xiong | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| Age | 29 | 38 |
| Height | 5'2" (157 cm) | 5'5" (165 cm) |
| UFC fights | 6 | 0 |
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