November 23, 2024 7: 30 am ET
Gabriella Fernandes didn’t let the oddsmakers weigh into her efficiency Saturday when she shocked the MMA world and sent Wang Cong.
On the UFC Fight Night 248 primary card, Fernandes (10-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC) sent Cong (6-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) with a rear-naked choke at 3: 49 of Round 2 as higher than a 6-to-1 favorite on typical, according to Best Fight Odds. The occasion took location at Galaxy Arena in Macau, China.
The series began with a huge left hand that dropped Cong. From there, Fernandes pounced onto the back and rightaway lookedfor a submission, which she rapidly discovered.
With the win, Fernandes has won 2 battles in a row. Meanwhile, one of the UFC’s most highly-touted female potentialcustomers, Cong takes her initially MMA stumble.
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Gabriella Fernandes (+750) vs. Wang Cong https://t.co/yY8eCkUKaE— Sean Zerillo (@SeanZerillo) November 23, 2024
The red-hot UFC Fight Night 248 results consistof:
- Gabriella Fernandes def. Wang Cong through submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 3: 49
- Carlos Ulberg def. Volkan