Brazilian strawweight Julia Polastri, known as “Psycho,” has built a UFC career around pressure, aggression, and finishing power. After turning pro in 2017 and making her UFC debut in 2024, she’s continued to add statement wins while carving out a name for herself in the strawweight division. From Dana White’s Contender Series to her viral knockout of Xiong Jing Nan, here’s a closer look at Julia Polastri’s rise through the UFC.
What to Know About Julia Polastri
Who Is Julia Polastri?
Hailing from Duque de Caxias, Brazil, Polastri competes in the UFC’s women’s strawweight division. After turning professional in 2017, she steadily climbed Brazil’s regional MMA circuit before capturing titles in Shooto Brasil and LFA, eventually earning a shot on Dana White’s Contender Series.
Now 15–6 as a professional with six knockout victories, “Psycho” continues to establish herself among Brazil’s notable strawweight fighters.
The Road to the UFC
Dana White's Contender Series
Polastri first appeared on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021, losing a unanimous decision to Jasmine Jasudavicius. She then returned to the regional MMA circuit, won three straight fights, and captured the LFA strawweight title to earn another shot at a UFC contract.
That second chance came in September 2023 against Patricia Alujas, whom Polastri finished with a rear-naked choke to secure her UFC contract.
Polastri's UFC Career
Polastri made her UFC debut in June 2024 against Josefine Knutsson, dropping a unanimous decision before rebounding later that year with a split-decision win over Cory McKenna. She later added a victory over Karolina Kowalkiewicz.
Following a decision loss to Talita Alencar in April 2026, Polastri returned to the Octagon at UFC Shanghai with the biggest win of her UFC career, knocking out Xiong Jing Nan in the first round.
Julia Polastri's Viral Knockout of Xiong Jing Nan
After an evenly contested start, Polastri backed Xiong toward the fence, landed a right hand to the body, and immediately followed with a right head kick as Xiong attempted to circle away. The kick landed flush, ending the fight by knockout at 3:06 of the first round.
The highlight-reel finish spread across social media and MMA news outlets, bringing a new wave of attention to Polastri.
Julia Polastri on OnlyFans
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Her content goes beyond fight night with training, preparation, and everyday moments from life at the top of MMA. It’s another way to get to know the person behind the “Psycho” nickname.
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