UFCLong Xiao Record: 27-11-0
BantamweightRecord27-11-0
Age28
DivisionBantamweight · #67
Combat Edge Elo1679
Last fightMar 7 2026
Long Xiao has a 27-11-0 professional record and is 28 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Xin-Du Martial Arts Club. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Long Xiao bio
Personal background
Long Xiao, also rendered Xiao Long, is a Chinese bantamweight competing in the UFC. Born April 13, 1998, in Hunan, China, he came to mixed martial arts through striking, beginning Sanda — Chinese kickboxing — in 2013 before transitioning to MMA in 2015. The 5'8" bantamweight, who carries a 70-inch reach, fights out of the Xin-Du Martial Arts Club in Shanxi and trains at the UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai for his Octagon bouts. Despite a striking pedigree rooted in Sanda, he has developed into one of the most active submission threats among China's emerging bantamweight contingent, blending kickboxing fundamentals with an aggressive grappling game.
Path to the UFC
Long turned professional in 2016 and spent years grinding through China's regional scene, fighting most prominently in the Wu Lin Feng (WLF) promotion, where he became the WLF MMA bantamweight champion. His first crack at the global stage came on Dana White's Contender Series in October 2021, where he dropped a unanimous decision to Cristian Quiñonez and did not earn a contract. He took a more proven route through Road to UFC, the promotion's Asian tournament series, beginning with a 2023 split-decision win over Shohei Nose. He advanced to the bantamweight final, but in June 2024 lost a split decision to Chang Ho Lee — falling just short of the automatic contract, yet doing enough across the tournament to be signed by the UFC anyway.
UFC run
Long made the most of his opportunity. In November 2024 he scored his signature UFC moment, knocking out the previously one-loss Quang Le with a third-round punch in Macau to put the division on notice. The step up in competition proved steep from there: he dropped a unanimous decision to the experienced Su Young You in August 2025, then faced former champion Cody Garbrandt at UFC 326 in March 2026, losing a unanimous decision in a bout in which repeated point deductions worked against him. He carries a professional record of 27–11.
Fighting style
Long is classified as a striker, a product of his Sanda background, but his record tells a more complete story: 9 of his 27 wins have come by submission, with armbars a recurring weapon, alongside 5 by knockout for a finish rate above 50 percent. That blend of crisp Sanda kickboxing and an opportunistic submission game makes him dangerous in every phase, and the third-round knockout of Quang Le showed his power can carry into the late rounds. His UFC losses, however, have exposed the difficulty of the step up: against more seasoned, physically mature opponents he has been outpointed across three rounds, and discipline in the cage has occasionally cost him on the scorecards. Still relatively young for the level, he profiles as a developing fighter with a high ceiling.
Career highlights
- WLF MMA bantamweight champion — captured a title on China's top domestic circuit before reaching the UFC.
- Road to UFC finalist — advanced to the 2023–2024 bantamweight final and earned a UFC contract on the strength of his tournament run.
- Knockout of Quang Le — a third-round finish in Macau that delivered his first UFC victory and announced him as a finisher at 135 pounds.
Career snapshot
Long Xiao career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1679Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#547
Bantamweight#67of 173 active
Peak1703
Last move-13
Opponent quality1597avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1703 Elo after defeating Quang Le (2024-11-23)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Recent Elo history
LossCody Garbrandt2026-03-07 | Decision (unanimous)-13LossSu Young You2025-08-23 | Decision (unanimous)-12WinQuang Le2024-11-23 | KO+12LossChang Ho Lee2024-06-22 | Decision (Split)-10WinShuya Kamikubo2023-08-27 | Decision (Majority)+6Long Xiao quick answers
What is Long Xiao's record?
Long Xiao's professional MMA record is 27-11-0.
How old is Long Xiao?
Long Xiao is 28 years old.
What weight class is Long Xiao?
Long Xiao fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Long Xiao?
Long Xiao is 5'8" tall with a 70" reach.
How much does Long Xiao weigh?
Long Xiao competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 136 lbs.
What is Long Xiao's Combat Edge Elo?
Long Xiao's Combat Edge Elo is 1679, with a peak Elo of 1703.
How strong is Long Xiao's recent opposition?
Long Xiao's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1597 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Long Xiao's last fight?
Long Xiao's latest tracked pro fight was against Cody Garbrandt at UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 on Mar 7 2026.
What is Long Xiao's recent form?
Long Xiao's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Long Xiao usually win?
Long Xiao's 27 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 9 submissions, and 13 decisions, with 52% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
9Wins by submission
13Wins by decision
3Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
8Loss by decision
Long Xiao stats
Record : 27 / 11 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
5.25Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
46%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.20Fighter3.78Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
50%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.69Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
25%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
80%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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