Ariane da Silva vs Wang Cong
Women's Flyweight · Prelims · UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2
Who wins, by source
Each row splits one source's view of the fight. The dashed line is even odds. Where the models sit further from the market, they are claiming an edge.
Tale of the tape
Career UFC averages. Bars are scaled within each row, so compare left against right, not row against row. The stronger side is highlighted, and for strikes absorbed the lower number is the better one.
How it ends
Each model's split across the ways this fight can finish, out of 100.
The analysis
Wang Cong presents a rare combination of statistical dominance that should overwhelm da Silva. Wang's striking metrics are exceptional (7.07 SLPM with 59% accuracy vs da Silva's 4.1 SLPM with 41% accuracy), creating a massive +6.34 striking differential compared to da Silva's marginal +0.14. Wang's defensive prowess (76% strike defense vs da Silva's 53%) further widens this gap. While da Silva has more UFC experience, Wang's perfect 100% takedown accuracy and 3.66 TDAvg suggest she can dictate where the fight takes place. Wang's southpaw stance will create additional challenges for da Silva, who has struggled against high-volume strikers. Wang's recent form shows devastating finishing ability with consecutive KO/TKO victories, while da Silva is coming off a decision loss in April 2024.
Wang Cong has superior striking and grappling stats. She lands more strikes per minute and absorbs fewer strikes per minute. Additionally, her takedown average and submission average are significantly higher than Ariane da Silva's.