Wang Cong vs Tracy Cortez
Age
34|32
Height
5'6"|5'5"
Reach
65"|65"
Stance
Southpaw|Orthodox
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Wang Cong | Tracy Cortez | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking | |||
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 55.8% | 48.1% | — |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 6.1 | 3.9 | ◄ |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 3.2 | 3.7 | — |
| Strike Differential | 2.8/min | 0.2/min | ◄ |
| Grappling | |||
| Takedown Accuracy | 66.7% | 37.8% | ◄ |
| Takedown Defense | 78.8% | 58.1% | ◄ |
| Takedowns Landed/15min | 0.3 | 1.8 | ► |
| Submission Attempts/15min | 0.2 | 0.3 | — |
| Control Time/15min | 1:11 | 4:41 | ► |
| Finishing Ability | |||
| KO/TKO % of Wins | 20.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Submission % of Wins | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Decision % of Wins | 80.0% | 100.0% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 13:33 | 15:31 | — |
| Secondary Stats | |||
| Knockdowns/15min | 0.5 | 0.0 | — |
| Reversals/15min | 0.0 | 0.2 | — |
| Edges | 4 | 2 | 3 even |
Fight Dynamics
Career Striking Volume
Wang Cong
Tracy Cortez
League median
| Statistic | Wang Cong | Tracy Cortez | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fight Shape | |||
| Fight Completion Rate | 82.5% | 96.4% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 13:33 | 15:31 | — |
| % Fights Inside the Distance | 28.6% | 11.1% | — |
| Strength of UFC Schedule | |||
| Opponent UFC Win % (all) | 61.4% | 67.9% | ▶ |
| Opponent UFC Record (all) | 27-17 (61.4%) | 36-17 (67.9%) | — |
| Opponent Record (among wins) | 18-15 (54.5%) | 15-10 (60.0%) | — |
| Positional Profile | |||
| % Time at Distance (approx.) | 78.0% | 53.3% | — |
| % Time in Control | 8.0% | 31.3% | ▶ |
| % Time Controlled | 14.1% | 15.4% | — |
| Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time | 36.2% | 67.1% | ▶ |
| Distance Striking | |||
| Distance Sig. Landed / Min | 7.04 | 5.18 | ◀ |
| Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min | 3.70 | 6.23 | ◀ |
| Distance Striking Differential / Min | +3.34 | -1.05 | ◀ |
| Distance Strike Accuracy | 54.1% | 41.7% | ◀ |
| Distance Strike Defense | 58.9% | 55.3% | — |
| Power & Pressure | |||
| KDs per 100 Power Strikes | 0.78 | 0.00 | ◀ |
| Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed | 0.80 | 0.48 | ▶ |
| TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min | 0.20 | 3.02 | — |
| TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min | 2.23 | 2.08 | — |
| Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace) | 1.11 | 0.95 | — |
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge.
Methodology →
Last 5 Fights (Averages)
| Statistic | Wang Cong | Tracy Cortez | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 58.1% | 44.5% | ◄ |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 6.1 | 4.3 | ◄ |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 3.4 | 4.8 | ◄ |
| Takedown Accuracy | 100.0% | 30.4% | ◄ |
| Takedown Defense | 77.4% | 50.0% | ◄ |
| Control Time/Fight | 1:30 | 2:08 | — |
| Edges | 5 | 0 | 1 even |
Last 3 Fights
Wang Cong
LOSS
vs. Natalia Silva
UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang • Oct 2026Women's FlyweightTITLE
Wang Cong98/20648%TD 0/0Ctrl 2:39
Natalia Silva109/21650%TD 3/5Ctrl 4:12KD 1
WIN
vs. Tracy Cortez
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 • Jul 2026Women's Flyweight
Wang Cong137/21564%TD 0/0Ctrl 1:22
Tracy Cortez72/15646%TD 1/9Ctrl 0:31
WIN
vs. Eduarda Moura
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira • Feb 2026Women's Flyweight
Wang Cong39/7155%TD 0/0Ctrl 3:11KD 1
Eduarda Moura12/3435%TD 3/12Ctrl 8:06
Tracy Cortez
LOSS
vs. Wang Cong
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 • Jul 2026Women's Flyweight
Tracy Cortez72/15646%TD 1/9Ctrl 0:31
Wang Cong137/21564%TD 0/0Ctrl 1:22
LOSS
vs. Erin Blanchfield
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev • Nov 2025Women's Flyweight
Tracy Cortez46/10444%TD 1/3Ctrl 0:30
Erin Blanchfield52/11645%TD 2/3Ctrl 2:43
WIN
vs. Viviane Araujo
UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira • Jun 2025Women's Flyweight
Tracy Cortez65/10363%TD 3/5Ctrl 8:17
Viviane Araujo22/5143%TD 0/0Ctrl 1:43
Common Opponents
No Common Opponents
Analysis Summary
Striking Volume: Wang Cong is the busier striker, landing 6.1 significant strikes per minute vs 3.9. Their opponent absorbs 3.7 strikes per minute on average — Wang Cong's output should find a target.
Grappling: Tracy Cortez shoots at 38% accuracy against Wang Cong's 79% defense — Wang Cong should keep it standing.
Control: Tracy Cortez controls 4:51 per fight on average vs 1:04 — sustained control shifts rounds and drains cardio.
Finish Threat: Both fighters trend toward decisions — Wang Cong (80% of wins) and Tracy Cortez (100%).
Fight Length: Tracy Cortez's fights average 15:31 vs 13:33 for Wang Cong. If this reaches the championship rounds, Tracy Cortez's conditioning history becomes a factor.