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Shi Ming's UFC Debut Ends in Defeat, Fans Rally

8/26/2025

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Shi Ming, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and mixed martial arts fighter, lost her UFC debut to Bruna Brasil by unanimous decision.
She rose to prominence after winning the Road to UFC tournament in Macau.
Despite her defeat, she received significant support from fans in Shanghai and on social media.
Shi stated she felt she had "let the whole of China down."

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Story summary

Shi Ming, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and mixed martial arts fighter, lost her UFC debut to Bruna Brasil by unanimous decision.
She rose to prominence after winning the Road to UFC tournament in Macau.
Despite her defeat, she received significant support from fans in Shanghai and on social media.
Shi stated she felt she had "let the whole of China down."