Wang Cong beat Bruna Brasil with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 312 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney.
Take a look inside the fight with Cong, who bounced back after one of 2024’s biggest upset losses.
Wang Cong def. Bruna Brasil
Result: Wang Cong def. Bruna Brasil via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Updated records: Cong (7-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Brasil (10-5-1 MMA, 2-3 UFC)
Key stats: Cong won the striking battle 104-31 and landed two takedowns.
Cong on the fight’s key moment
“I wasn’t fully committed (in the fight). Maybe you guys think it was a good fight, but I could’ve done much better. Because I took a loss last time, it was more about a mindset change. I think this time, I was a little too conservative. I still need to adjust my mindset.”
Cong on her title aspirations
“For those who trust me, they definitely have a very good eye. I won’t let you guys down. I’lll keep going. Just trust me – I will get the belt eventually.”
Cong on what she wants next
“I definitely want to go back to the gym immediately. I have no injuries and I want to compete again very soon.”
“Just trust me; I will get the belt eventually.”
Wang Cong was happy to get a bounce back win, but she is eager to get back into the gym and improve on her performance. #UFC312
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— UFC News (@UFCNews) February 9, 2025
To hear more from Cong, check out her post-fight interview above.
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