Xiong Jing Nan is set to make her UFC debut against the seasoned veteran Angela Hill in a strawweight bout scheduled for UFC Macau at Galaxy Arena on May 30, 2026.
This matchup offers the 39-year-old Hill, currently ranked No. 14 in the strawweight division, another significant fight against a highly accomplished opponent. Hill, a former Invicta FC strawweight champion, enters the octagon with a professional record of 18-16, including a 13-16 record within the UFC. She has a reputation for accepting challenging fights on short notice and maintaining a consistent fighting schedule over the years. Her past victories include wins against Maryna Moroz, Luana Pinheiro, and Lupita “Loopy” Godinez, all of whom have competed in the UFC’s strawweight division.
Hill trains at Alliance MMA in San Diego, a gym associated with prominent fighters like Dominick Cruz and Jeremy Stephens, and she utilizes this extensive experience when preparing for new adversaries. Her fighting style combines active kickboxing with high offensive output and effective clinch work against the cage. Throughout her UFC tenure, she has earned five post-fight bonuses, including four Fight of the Night awards and one Performance of the Night, indicating her willingness to engage and her appeal to fans and matchmakers.
On the other side of the octagon, Xiong “The Panda” Jing Nan arrives as one of the most decorated fighters to transition from ONE Championship in recent times. The 38-year-old Chinese fighter boasts a professional record of 19-2 heading into her UFC debut. Her impressive career includes performances in Kunlun Fight and a lengthy 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 secured the inaugural women’s strawweight belt, becoming the first Chinese athlete to hold a ONE Championship world title.
Her championship run in ONE featured dominant victories over notable opponents such as Angela Lee, Ayaka Miura, and Bo Meng, along with successful title defenses against contenders like Tiffany Teo and Michelle Nicolini. Her rivalry with Angela Lee was particularly defining during her championship era, with Xiong securing a late stoppage in their first encounter and a close decision victory in their third fight in 2022. These performances, coupled with her consistent activity in five-round bouts, solidified her status as one of the most formidable strawweights outside of the UFC.
Xiong is recognized for her strong fundamental boxing, effective body strikes, and persistent pressure, frequently advancing on opponents with straight punches and counter-attacks. She has also demonstrated the ability to control the pace in championship-length fights, successfully defending takedowns, returning to her feet when taken down, and maintaining a dangerous presence throughout the later stages of bouts.
From a strategic matchmaking perspective, pitting Xiong against Hill in Macau presents multiple advantages. Hill brings name recognition, experience against ranked opponents, and a history of challenging new talents without shying away from striking exchanges. Xiong, on the other hand, represents a significant high-caliber acquisition with a readily available highlight reel from her ONE Championship tenure and a clear path to the rankings if she emerges victorious. For the UFC’s return to Macau, with a card specifically tailored to the Chinese market, featuring one of China’s most successful champions in a prominent fight signifies a clear statement of intent.
