Chinese fighter Xiong Jing Nan is set to make her highly anticipated UFC debut against experienced strawweight Angela Hill. The bout is scheduled to take place at the Galaxy Arena in Macau on May 30, 2026.
This matchup presents a significant challenge for the 39-year-old American, Angela Hill, who is currently ranked 14th in the strawweight division. Hill, a former Invicta FC strawweight champion, boasts a professional record of 18 wins and 16 losses, with a 13-16 record within the UFC. She is known for her willingness to take on tough opponents on short notice and maintains a demanding fighting schedule. Her notable victories include wins over Maryna Moroz, Luana Pinheiro, and Lupita Godinez, all of whom have been active contenders in the UFC’s strawweight division.
Hill trains at Alliance MMA in San Diego, a gym with a strong pedigree, and utilizes this experience to prepare for new adversaries. Her fighting style is characterized by active kickboxing, high volume striking, and effective clinch work against the fence. Throughout her UFC career, she has earned five post-fight bonuses, including four Fight of the Night awards and one Performance of the Night, highlighting her crowd-pleasing fighting style.
On the other side of the octagon in Macau, Xiong Jing Nan, often referred to as “The Panda,” enters the UFC as one of the most accomplished fighters to transition from ONE Championship in recent years. The 38-year-old fighter from China holds an impressive professional record of 19 wins and 2 losses. Her career has been built through promotions like Kunlun Fight and an extensive championship reign in ONE’s strawweight division. Xiong began her professional career in 2014, achieving a 10-1 record before signing with ONE, where she became the inaugural women’s strawweight champion and the first Chinese athlete to hold a ONE Championship world title.
Her championship tenure in ONE included significant victories over notable opponents such as Angela Lee, Ayaka Miura, and Bo Meng, as well as successful title defenses against contenders like Tiffany Teo and Michelle Nicolini. Her rivalry with Angela Lee was particularly defining, with Xiong securing a late stoppage in their first encounter and a narrow decision victory in their third bout in 2022. These performances, combined with her consistent activity in five-round fights, established her as a top strawweight contender outside the UFC.
Xiong’s fighting style is recognized for its solid boxing fundamentals, powerful body shots, and persistent pressure. She frequently advances on her opponents with straight punches and effective counters. She has also demonstrated the ability to control the pace of fights over championship rounds, successfully defending takedowns, returning to her feet when taken down, and maintaining her offensive threat late into bouts.
The pairing of Xiong Jing Nan and Angela Hill in Macau is a strategic move for the UFC. Hill brings name recognition, experience against ranked opponents, and a history of engaging striking battles. Xiong represents a high-caliber signing with a proven track record of exciting performances in ONE Championship, and a win could quickly propel her into the UFC’s rankings. For the UFC’s return to Macau and a card specifically targeting the Chinese market, featuring one of China’s most successful champions in a prominent fight signals a strong statement of intent.