Wang Cong vs. Gabriella Fernandes

UFC Macau

Galaxy Arena in Macau, China

Saturday November 23, 2024

Wang Cong will enter the Octagon against Gabriella Fernandes at UFC Macau on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The opening odds have Cong at -670, while Fernandes is at +525.

Wang “The Joker” Cong walks into the cage with a score of 6-0-0. The 32-year-old weighs 125 pounds and checks in at 5’6″. The left-handed fighter reaches 66″. Gabriella “Gabi” Fernandes is 6 feet tall and weighs 125 pounds. The southpaw fighter comes into this fight with a record of 9-3-0. The 31-year-old stretches 66 inches. In terms of significant strikes, Wang Cong connects with 7.07 per minute, while Gabriella Fernandes connects with 3.73 significant strikes per minute. Cong lands 59% of the significant strikes she attempts, while Fernandes connects on 49%. When it comes to defending in the Octagon, “The Joker” absorbs 0.73 significant strikes per minute, while “Gabi” hits 5.56. Cong also stops 76% of the significant attacks her opponents throw her way, while Fernandes can deflect 47% of the attacks thrown her way.

In terms of wrestling, Wang Cong is the more prolific wrestler as she takes her opponents to the mat 3.66 times every 15 minutes. Cong finishes her takedown attempts on 85% of her attempts and stops 15% of the takedowns her opponents attempt. Fernandes scores a takedown on 22% of her takedown attempts and stops 59% of the attempts against her. When it comes to sub-attempts, Cong is the most skilled technician by attempting 7.3 submissions per 3 rounds, while Fernandes seems to get 0.6 submissions per 15 minutes.

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The last time she fought, Wang Cong took on Victoria Leonardo and ultimately got the win by blow to the head in round 1. Leonardo landed 1 of the 9 total punches she threw in that match. Cong ended the evening with 10 of a total of 26 attacks. In terms of significant strikes, Leonardo ended up landing 1 of 9, giving her a percentage of 11%. She received 0 out of 7 significant blows to the head. On the other side of the cage, Cong landed 38% of her significant strikes by connecting on 10 of 26. Looking at the significant striking accuracy, she connected on 4 of 16 aimed at the head. 100% of Leonardo’s significant attacks and 100% of those landed by Cong were thrown from distance.

In the last fight for Gabriella Fernandes, she took on Carli Judice and ultimately emerged victorious in the fight via split decision in round 3. Judice landed 88% of the significant strikes she attempted from distance, while Fernandes ultimately landed 79% of the attacks landed. the significant strikes she made from distance. Fernandes landed 50% of the significant strikes she attempted, landing 119 of 234. Ultimately, she landed 89 of 198 significant strikes aimed at the head. Judice landed 169 of 323 major strikes in that match. In terms of significant strike accuracy, she ultimately connected on 110 of 251 to the head. In terms of strikes she fired in this match, Judice finished on 186 out of 345 and Fernandes on 126 out of 245 total strikes.

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Another match to look forward to is when Shi Ming enters the Octagon against Feng Xiaocan. Ming will look to add a win to her career total of 16-5-0. The 30-year-old weighs 115 pounds and measures 6-foot-1. The orthodox fighter extends her reach to 6 feet. Xiaocan measures 6-foot-4 and will fight at 115 pounds. The left-handed fighter enters the cage with a score of 10-2-0. The 22-year-old extends her reach by 66 inches. When it comes to wrestling, Shi Ming gets a takedown 0.60 times per 3rds, while Feng Xiaocan can score a takedown 1.76 times per 15 minutes. When it comes to striking, Ming tags opponents at 3.73 punches/min and connects on 44% of the punches she throws. Joining her in the Octagon is Feng Xiaocan, who lands 51% of the strikes she attempts and lands 6.04 per minute.

Another fight not to be missed is when Deiveson Figueiredo takes on Petr Yan. Yan walks into the Octagon with a record of 17-5-0. The 31-year-old fights at 135 lbs and stands 6-foot-4. The switchfighter has a range of 67 inches. Figueiredo is 1.80 meters tall and weighs 60 kg. The orthodox fighter looks to add a win to his career record of 24-3-1. The 36-year-old extends his reach by 68 inches. In terms of wrestling, Petr Yan stops 85% of the takedowns fighters opt for and gets his opponent to the mat on 51% of his attempts. Figueiredo takes his opponents to the mat on 35% of the attempts he attempts and is able to defend against 58% of all takedown attempts against him. As for striking, Yan lands 4.36 punches per minute while dishing out 5.14 per minute. Figueiredo also absorbs 3.39 punches per minute and lands 3.01 per minute.

Who will win tonight’s UFC match against the spread?

Tony Sink’s pick: take Gabriella Fernandes (+525)

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