Underdog of the year? Brazilian overcomes adversity, turns fight around and erases 'Joker' at UFC Macau

Gabriella Fernandes surprises and submits Cong Wang at home, achieving an exciting victory

Gabriella Fernandes overcomes adversity and applies a rear naked choke to Cong Wang. Photo: Twitter / UFC NEWS

Gabriella Fernandes overcomes adversity and applies a chokehold on Cong Wang. photo twitter / UFC NEWS

Victory of overcoming! Gabriella Fernandes entered the octagon as the biggest underdog in the UFC Macau and, after being dominated by Cong Wang for almost two rounds, she landed a straight punch that destabilized her opponent, took her down and applied a rear naked choke that made the 'UFC Joker' sleep in the octagon. The duel took place on the morning of this Saturday (23).

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The lady of the house, Cong Wang, who arrived with high morale for the fight, lost her six-fight unbeaten streak in her career. Gabriella, in turn, achieved her second positive result in four Ultimate fights.

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Put the 'Joker' to Sleep

At the beginning of the fight, the Chinese fighter dominated the center of the octagon and tried to corner her opponent, while Gabriella moved around looking for space. In the second half of the first round, Wang began to rely more on high and low kicks, as well as punches to the waistline, while defending Fernandes' takedown attempts.

In the second round, the 'Joker' continued to pressure the Brazilian with a strong pace. Faster, the Chinese landed her blows and avoided her opponent's attacks with ease. However, when it seemed that Wang had control of the fight, Gabriella Fernandes landed a high kick, followed by a straight left, before putting the fight to bed and applying a rear naked choke that knocked out the home team.

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Personal improvement!

After his victory Gabriella Fernandes She spoke emotionally and highlighted the sacrifices and adversities she faced. She revealed family losses and that even though she was injured, she accepted to fight against a favorite opponent in her home.

“I’ve been living at the gym for 10 months, far from my family. Last year I lost my father two weeks before my fight and I lost the fight. My sister passed away a little over a month ago and I couldn’t be with my family. And this victory is for my sister who I couldn’t be with. I also have both my hands injured, my foot injured and even so I accepted this fight and came here to her house. I was unlucky and now…”, said Gabriella emotionally.

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Order date: November 23th, 2024

Open Hours: From 5pm (Brasília time)

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Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, United States

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time and UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online

Main Card – 8am

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Petr yan derrotou Deiveson Figueiredo by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): yan xiaonan derrotou Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): muslim salikhov derrotou Song Kenan by knockout (Spinning kick) at 3m50sec of R1

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Gabriella Fernandes derrotou Wang Cong with a rear naked choke at 3:37. from R2

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Carlos Ulberg derrotou Volkan oezdemir by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Zhang Mingyang derrotou Ozzy Diaz by technical knockout (elbow and punches) 1min25sec of R1

Preliminary Card – 5h

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg):   Su Young Yu derrotou The Best of the Best by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg):  Dong Hun Choi derrotou Kiru Sahota by knockout (punch) at 2m36sec of R1

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Shi Ming derrotou Feng Xiaocan by knockout (high kick) at 45sec. of R3

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Carlos Hernandez  derrotou Nyamjargal Tumendemberel by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Lone'er Kavanagh derrotou Jose Ochoa by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Xiao Long derrotou Quang Lee by knockout (punch) at 1m28sec of R3

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Nikolas Motta derrotou Maheshate by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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