Julia Polastri secures first-round knockout victory over Nan at UFC Shanghai

Julia Polastri defeated Xiong Jing Nan by knockout at UFC Fight Night 286 on August 29, 2026. The strawweight bout, held at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in China, concluded in the first round after Polastri landed a head kick. This result marks Polastri's third win in the UFC and her second stoppage victory in less than a year. Despite the finish, Polastri was ineligible to receive performance or finish bonus money because she missed the weight limit for the strawweight division. During post-fight interviews, Polastri noted she felt calm entering the cage and anticipated the knockout. With this result, Polastri moves to a 15-6 career record, while Xiong Jing Nan falls to 19-4.

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