Cong Wang
China
Wins battle of heavy combatants
Wang defeated Eduarda Moura via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
In a battle of two fighters that missed weight Friday morning, it was Wang that emerged victorious. It didn't come easy despite entering as a -340 favorite. Wang gave up three takedowns and 8:06 worth of control time, both highly concerning numbers for a 15-minute bout. She stole Round 1 with a late knockdown and won Round 3 after Moura gassed out attempting to grapple over and over. The outcome appeared really lopsided by the end, but a good chunk of this fight was pretty competitive. Wang will be 34 years of age in May but has just 10 professional fights under her belt because she picked the sport up so late. Her technical striking skills are strong, but the rest remains a major work in progress.
In a battle of two fighters that missed weight Friday morning, it was Wang that emerged victorious. It didn't come easy despite entering as a -340 favorite. Wang gave up three takedowns and 8:06 worth of control time, both highly concerning numbers for a 15-minute bout. She stole Round 1 with a late knockdown and won Round 3 after Moura gassed out attempting to grapple over and over. The outcome appeared really lopsided by the end, but a good chunk of this fight was pretty competitive. Wang will be 34 years of age in May but has just 10 professional fights under her belt because she picked the sport up so late. Her technical striking skills are strong, but the rest remains a major work in progress.
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Upcoming fight at catchweight
Wang is scheduled to compete against Eduarda Moura in a catchweight fight at UFC Vegas 113 on Saturday, MMA Junkie reports.
ANALYSIS
Wang and Moura both missed the UFC's flyweight limit by 1.5 pounds. But by canceling each other out, it appears both fighters are comfortable competing Saturday, though neither will be bonus-eligible. Regardless, Wang is seeking a three-fight win streak.
Wang and Moura both missed the UFC's flyweight limit by 1.5 pounds. But by canceling each other out, it appears both fighters are comfortable competing Saturday, though neither will be bonus-eligible. Regardless, Wang is seeking a three-fight win streak.
Moura on tap
Wang is scheduled to compete against Eduarda Moura in a flyweight fight at UFC Vegas 113 on Feb. 7, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Wang went 2-0 in 2025 and will look to continue the positive momentum with a third consecutive win in 2026. Wang defeated Bruna Brasil in Sydney and Ariane Lipsky in Newark.
Wang went 2-0 in 2025 and will look to continue the positive momentum with a third consecutive win in 2026. Wang defeated Bruna Brasil in Sydney and Ariane Lipsky in Newark.
Easily handles heavy opponent
Wang defeated Ariane Lipski via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC 316 on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey.
ANALYSIS
It will almost certainly go down as the most lucrative evening of Wang's career. Not only will she pick up her show and win bonuses, but she'll also walk away with 25 percent of Lipski's purse after the latter missed weight by six pounds Friday morning. Inside the Octagon, Wang cruised as a -600 favorite. She simply out-waited Lipski on the feet, closing with a 143-63 edge in significant strikes landed. The result was never in doubt. Wang has now won back-to-back fights on the heels of her shocking submission defeat to Gabriella Fernandes last November.
It will almost certainly go down as the most lucrative evening of Wang's career. Not only will she pick up her show and win bonuses, but she'll also walk away with 25 percent of Lipski's purse after the latter missed weight by six pounds Friday morning. Inside the Octagon, Wang cruised as a -600 favorite. She simply out-waited Lipski on the feet, closing with a 143-63 edge in significant strikes landed. The result was never in doubt. Wang has now won back-to-back fights on the heels of her shocking submission defeat to Gabriella Fernandes last November.
Opponent misses weight
Wang's opponent at UFC 316, Ariane Lipski, missed weight by a whopping six pounds at weigh-ins, per MMAJunkie.com.
ANALYSIS
Lipski checked in at 132 pounds for her bout with Wang, a staggering six pounds over the limit. At this point, that seems like a bit much for this fight to proceed even at a catchweight, but no decision from the UFC has been made quite yet.
Lipski checked in at 132 pounds for her bout with Wang, a staggering six pounds over the limit. At this point, that seems like a bit much for this fight to proceed even at a catchweight, but no decision from the UFC has been made quite yet.
Looking to go 2-0 in 2025
Wang is scheduled to compete against fellow flyweight Ariane Lipski at UFC 316 in Newark on June 7, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Barely multiple days into 2025, Wang scheduled to get her year going with a pay-per-view fight against Bruna Brasil, who lost every round in their Sydney fight back in February. Wang's next opponent has lost her last two fights, so the former will look to advantage of momentum on her side.
Barely multiple days into 2025, Wang scheduled to get her year going with a pay-per-view fight against Bruna Brasil, who lost every round in their Sydney fight back in February. Wang's next opponent has lost her last two fights, so the former will look to advantage of momentum on her side.