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From medicine to MMA: Her Unstoppable Journey to the UFC

By Xu Wanyang, Yan Yuqing | 21st Century Media

Updated: 2025-03-07 18:46

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Shi Ming, China's rising UFC star, captivated audiences last December with a spectacular head kick KO to claim victory in the "Road to UFC" finale. Renowned for her powerful strikes, this MMA fighter also maintains a unique dual identity as a licensed doctor outside the octagon. This unusual combination has earned her viral fame as "The Doctor" or "Doctor Sleep".

Currently training intensively with her team ahead of her official UFC debut, Shi shared heartfelt advice during International Women's Day celebrations. She encouraged aspiring fighters to develop a secondary hobby or profession alongside their fighting career. To find out more, click the video.

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