Angela Hill is set to welcome Xiong Jing Nan to the UFC in a strawweight contest scheduled for UFC Macau at the Galaxy Arena on May 30, 2026.
This matchup presents the 39-year-old Hill, currently ranked No. 14 in the strawweight division, with another significant fight against a decorated opponent. A former Invicta FC strawweight champion, Hill brings an 18-16 professional record, including a 13-16 record within the UFC. She is known for accepting challenging fights on short notice and maintaining a demanding fight schedule. Her victories include wins over notable UFC strawweights Maryna Moroz, Luana Pinheiro, and Lupita Godinez.
Xiong Jing Nan vs. Angela Hill: A Closer Look
Training at Alliance MMA in San Diego, a gym associated with prominent fighters like Dominick Cruz and Jeremy Stephens, Hill leverages her extensive experience when preparing for new adversaries. Her fighting style is characterized by active kickboxing, high output, and effective clinch work along the fence. Throughout her UFC career, she has earned five post-fight bonuses – four for Fight of the Night and one for Performance of the Night – highlighting her engaging fighting style that resonates with fans and matchmakers alike.
On the other side of the octagon, Xiong “The Panda” Jing Nan enters the UFC as one of the most accomplished fighters to transition from ONE Championship in recent years. The 38-year-old Chinese fighter boasts a 19-2 professional record, amassed through appearances in Kunlun Fight and a lengthy championship reign in ONE’s strawweight division. Xiong made her professional debut in 2014, achieving a 10-1 start before joining 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 featured headline wins against Angela Lee, Ayaka Miura, and Bo Meng, along with successful defenses against contenders like Tiffany Teo and Michelle Nicolini. Her rivalry with Angela Lee was a significant part of her championship run, with Xiong securing a late stoppage in their first encounter and a narrow decision victory in their third bout in 2022. These performances, coupled with her consistent presence in five-round championship fights, established her as a formidable strawweight outside the UFC.
Xiong’s fighting style is marked by solid boxing fundamentals, powerful body strikes, and relentless pressure, often advancing with straight punches and counters. She has demonstrated the ability to control the tempo over championship rounds, effectively defending takedowns, returning to her feet when taken down, and maintaining her threat level throughout the fight.
The pairing of Xiong with Hill in Macau presents strategic advantages for the UFC. Hill brings name recognition, experience against ranked opponents, and a reputation for engaging striking exchanges without hesitation. Xiong represents a high-caliber signing with an impressive highlight reel from ONE Championship, potentially positioning her for a swift ascent in the UFC rankings if she secures a victory. For the UFC’s return to Macau and its focus on the Chinese market, featuring one of China’s most successful champions in a prominent bout signals a clear statement of intent.
