Finale Preview | Road to UFC Season 3

Finale Preview | Road to UFC Season 3

Chinese standouts Shi Ming and Feng Xiaocan share the Octagon in the strawweight finale this weekend in Macau.

The 30-year-old Shi advanced with a unanimous decision win over YeDam Seo in the quarters and a split decision victory over Dong Huaxiang. The Kunming native has won four straight and 10 of his last 11 appearances heading into Saturday’s clash, showing an ability to navigate tough bouts and find a way to finish the night with his hand raised in victory far more often than not.

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Just 22 years old, Feng is the most intriguing prospect to compete on Season 3, having already amassed a 10-2 record, including a first-round stoppage win over Kiran Singh in the quarterfinals, and a second victory over Miki Motono in three fights to reach the ends. A winner of eight straight overall, her only setbacks came very early in her career against far more experienced competition, including UFC alum Liang Na.

The strawweight division is flush with talent and each of these women have looked more than capable of joining the fold and finding success. Expect a highly competitive affair between these two promising talents as they look to become the first female fighter to earn a Road to UFC tournament victory.