Final Preview | The road to UFC season 3

Chinese standouts Shi Ming and Feng Xiaocan share the Octagon in the strawweight final 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 win over Dong Huaxiang. The Kunming native has won four draws and 10 of his last 11 appearances heading into Saturday’s showdown, showing an ability to navigate tough matches and find a way to end the night with his hand raised in victory far more often than not.

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At just 22 years old, Feng is the most exciting prospect to compete in Season 3, having already amassed a 10-2 record, including a first-round stoppage win over Kiran Singh in the quarterfinals and another win over Miki Motono in three matches to reach the final. A winner of eight straight in all, her only setbacks came very early in her career against far more experienced competitors, including UFC alum Liang Na.

The strawweight division is loaded with talent, and each of these women has 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.