Wang Cong vs. Gabriella Fernandes – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 248: Yan vs. Figueiredo is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Macau, China. In this matchup on the fight card, Wang “The Joker” Cong will take on Gabriella “Gabi” Blackshear in the Women’s Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 248 card.

Cong brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 66″ reach. In contrast, Blackshear, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 66″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 59% striking accuracy, Cong has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 7.07 per minute. On the other hand, Blackshear boasts a 49% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.73 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Wang Cong vs. Gabriella Fernandes matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Wang Cong is coming in with a 6-0-0 record. Cong will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Victoria Leonardo at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho in August.

Blackshear, meanwhile, is coming off a split decision win against Wang Cong on August 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira and holds a 9-3-0 record.

Wang Cong has a southpaw fighting stance with an 66″ reach. The 31-year-old Gabriella Fernandes is an southpaw fighter with a 66″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Wang Cong stats

→ Cong’s striking accuracy is 59%.
→ Cong lands 7.07 significant strikes per minute.
→ Cong’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Cong’s takedown average is 3.66 per 15 minutes.
→ Cong’s takedown defense is 0%.

Cong comes in with 59% striking accuracy, typically landing about 7.07 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Blackshear fires at 49% accuracy, landing about 3.73 significant strikes per minute. Wang Cong also has a 100% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3.66 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Blackshear’s 0.67 takedowns and 59% takedown accuracy.

Gabriella Fernandes stats

→ Blackshear’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Blackshear lands 3.73 significant strikes per minute.
→ Blackshear’s takedown accuracy is 22%.
→ Blackshear’s takedown average is 0.67 per 15 minutes.
→ Blackshear’s takedown defense is 59%.

Gabriella spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Wang has an average fight time of 2:03 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Wang or Gabriella? Sound off in the comments.

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