UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov vs. Song · August 29, 2026 · Women's Strawweight

Xiong Jingnan vs Julia Polastri prediction

Julia Polastri
Winner pick
62%
Confidence
Decision
Method lean
Upcoming
Status
💬 Open Fight Chat

Prediction

Market snapshot on Aug. 24: Polastri roughly -200 to -235, Xiong roughly +155 to +200. Polastri gets the pick on youth, current UFC experience and a broader path to winning minutes if she mixes pressure with grappling. Xiong remains a highly accomplished and dangerous striker, so this is not a matchup where the favorite should be treated as safe.

Key edges

  • Youth
  • Current UFC experience
  • More grappling variety

What could go wrong?

Xiong is a proven championship-level striker with enough power and experience to make Polastri pay for every defensive mistake.

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Locked pick record

This prediction was published before the fight and is intended to remain in the archive after the result. Record ID: 1CD3CA92A60C. Results should be added without rewriting the original call.

Independent analysis. Not affiliated with UFC or any fight promotion. This is not gambling advice.