Long Xiao
China
Next fight scheduled
Xiao is scheduled to compete against Su Young You in a bantamweight fight at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 23, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Xiao will have a second opportunity to defeat a Korean in the UFC. The former's promotion debut saw him lose to Chang Ho Lee. However, Xiao's last fight saw him knock out Quang Le.
Xiao will have a second opportunity to defeat a Korean in the UFC. The former's promotion debut saw him lose to Chang Ho Lee. However, Xiao's last fight saw him knock out Quang Le.
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Emphatic first UFC victory
Long defeated Quang Le via KO (punch) at 1:28 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Macau, China.
ANALYSIS
A loser to Chang Ho Lee via split decision in his official UFC debut in June, Long got in the win column here and did so in emphatic fashion. He was up two rounds on three scorecards at the time of the stoppage, so he was going to win anyway, but Long took things out of the judges hands after crushing Le with a right hand which knocked his opponent out in an instant. It was a beautiful shot from a guy more known for his grappling game than power. The win means Long's roster spot is plenty secure for the time being.
A loser to Chang Ho Lee via split decision in his official UFC debut in June, Long got in the win column here and did so in emphatic fashion. He was up two rounds on three scorecards at the time of the stoppage, so he was going to win anyway, but Long took things out of the judges hands after crushing Le with a right hand which knocked his opponent out in an instant. It was a beautiful shot from a guy more known for his grappling game than power. The win means Long's roster spot is plenty secure for the time being.
Fighting Nov. 23rd
Xiao is slated to fight Quang Le in a bantamweight bout at UFC Fight Night 248 on Nov. 23rd, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Xiao will return to the octagon after losing his last fight against Chang Ho Lee via split decision. The 26-year-old holds a record of 26-8-0, and he has won two of his last three contests. Xiao comes into the fight with a two-inch height advantage, and both fighters boast a 70-inch reach.
Xiao will return to the octagon after losing his last fight against Chang Ho Lee via split decision. The 26-year-old holds a record of 26-8-0, and he has won two of his last three contests. Xiao comes into the fight with a two-inch height advantage, and both fighters boast a 70-inch reach.
Drops Road to UFC final
Long lost to Chang Ho Lee via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
ANALYSIS
This fight was the Road to UFC bantamweight final, and it was a razor-thin bout that could have gone either way. Long started quickly before his opponent managed to regain the momentum. The visuals for Long weren't great, as he ate far too many knees from Lee throughout the course of the fight. Long won't earn a UFC contract this evening, but he was plenty competitive in what was an entertaining fight, so it wouldn't be a shock to see him get the call in the future.
This fight was the Road to UFC bantamweight final, and it was a razor-thin bout that could have gone either way. Long started quickly before his opponent managed to regain the momentum. The visuals for Long weren't great, as he ate far too many knees from Lee throughout the course of the fight. Long won't earn a UFC contract this evening, but he was plenty competitive in what was an entertaining fight, so it wouldn't be a shock to see him get the call in the future.
On tap for UFC Saudi Arabia
Xiao will compete against Chang Ho Lee in a bantamweight fight at UFC Saudi Arabia on June 22, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Xiao and Lee will fight in the Road to UFC bantamweight final at UFC Saudi Arabia. The two were expected to determine a winner twice in 2023 before their scheduled fight was canceled both times. In Xiao's case, he is a 5-foot-8 bantamweight with a 26-8 record and 13 finishes, nine by submission.
Xiao and Lee will fight in the Road to UFC bantamweight final at UFC Saudi Arabia. The two were expected to determine a winner twice in 2023 before their scheduled fight was canceled both times. In Xiao's case, he is a 5-foot-8 bantamweight with a 26-8 record and 13 finishes, nine by submission.