UFC Macau: Wang Cong vs. Gabriella Fernandes: Live round-by-round updates
The UFC Macau Wang Cong vs. Gabriella Fernandes round-by-round updates have arrived. They offer real-time coverage and live scoring of the upcoming women's flyweight bout. UFC Macau is set for a 3:00 AM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 12:00 AM P.T. (Pacific TIme) start time, but the aforementioned fight is different.
Wang's matchup with Fernandes is expected to take place at around 5:40 AM E.T. / 2:40 AM P.T. Many are expecting fireworks come fight night, but not due to the competitive nature of the bout. In fact, it isn't expected to be competitive at all given how different both women have looked in their UFC outings.
Wang is undefeated at a perfect 6-0, and is regarded as a high-potential Chinese prospect, who has finished all but two of her opponents, including a thunderous one-minute knockout of Victoria Leonardo in her previous fight. Fernandes, by contrast, is 9-3 and has failed to impress.
While she won her last fight, she is currently 1-2 in her last three, having just snapped a brief losing streak. Thus, it comes as no surprise that DraftKings Sportsbook lists Wang as an overwhelming favorite at -950, whereas Fernandes is a +625 underdog, expected to lose the bout.
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UFC Macau: Wang Cong vs. Gabriella Fernandes
Round 1: The round starts with pressure from Wang, who is backing Fernandes up, landing a thunderous round kick to the body. She misses on a low kick but digs a jab to the midsection. Fernandes has to do something to gain Wang's respect. Another big body shot for Wang.
They trade against the fence, but Fernandes is cautious, still backed up. Another body kick from Wang, who then eats a massive left hook from Fernandes. She shakes it off though. One-two from Fernandes, but Wang partially lands a head kick. A hard sidekick to the body lands for Wang.
A big right hand to the body lands for Wang, who comes over the top with a left hand. Fernandes shoots, but Wang defends the takedown and she's back to pressuring. Another takedown attempt from Fernandes, but Wang stuffs it and lands a nice low kick.
A big sidekick to the head for Wang closes out the round. 10-9 Wang
Round 2: They trade low kicks, but Wang applies immediate pressure, blasting Fernandes with one-twos to the head and body. More body shots from Wang, who catches Fernandes on the counter with a combination. Sidekick to the body for Wang, followed by a low kick.
Fernandes lunges in with a left hand, but Wang unloads with combinations. She isn't landing everything, but she's upping her volume. A brief clinch ensues, but Wang is quick to separate. One-two lands for Wang, who snipes Fernandes with a check hook to stifle any attempt at her regaining the initiative.
Fernandes, though, lands a good jab to the body. A head kick from her drops Wang! Wang manages to scramble to her feet, but Fernandes drops her again, securing back-mount and a rear-naked choke for the win.
Official Decision: Gabriella Fernandes def. Wang Cong via submission in round two (3:49)