Julia “Psycho”Polastri

Julia Polastri is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC women’s strawweight division. Nicknamed “Psycho,” she is listed by the UFC as an active fighter from Duque de Caxias, Brazil, who trains at CWB Fighter and is recognized as a striker. The UFC lists her height as 5 feet 2 inches and her birth date as March 5, 1998. As of September 15, 2026, the UFC identifies Polastri as an active roster member.

Polastri began training at 17 as a hobby, later competing in Muay Thai before moving into mixed martial arts at 19. She turned professional in 2017 and won the Shooto Brazil strawweight championship and the LFA strawweight championship, according to her UFC profile. She also holds a Muay Thai black tip ranking and has competed in striking and no-gi grappling events.

Polastri earned a UFC contract after submitting Patricia Alujas by rear-naked choke on Dana White’s Contender Series on September 12, 2023. She made her UFC debut on June 15, 2024, and later recorded notable UFC victories over Cory McKenna and Karolina Kowalkiewicz. On August 29, 2026, Polastri stopped Xiong Jingnan by first-round knockout at UFC Fight Night in Shanghai. Her UFC-listed style emphasizes striking, with high kicks identified as one of her preferred techniques.