UFC 329: Cortez vs Cong Ends in Unanimous Decision

Fight Overview

The UFC 329 preliminary card featured a women’s flyweight bout between Top 10 contenders Tracy Cortez and Wang Cong. Cortez, 32, entered ranked No. 8 and was looking to rebound after a loss to No. 4 Erin Blanchfield, having relocated to Mexico City for the fight. Cong, ranked No. 10, arrived riding a three‑fight win streak and aimed to continue building momentum. The judges awarded the contest to Cong by unanimous decision, 29‑27 on all three scorecards, despite a point deduction for an illegal knee from the Chinese fighter. Both athletes displayed determination, with Cortez’s aggression and Cong’s leg‑targeting strategy shaping the competitive encounter.

Round‑by‑Round Breakdown

Cortez pressed early as Cong answered with a right hand and leg kick. They traded blows and a calf kick briefly knocked Cortez off her feet, prompting Cong to continue targeting her legs. Cortez landed a stiff right, but her lead leg showed damage as they clinched, she secured a brief takedown, and a guillotine attempt was averted. MMAWeekly gave the round 10‑9 to Cong.

Cortez came out aggressive, but slipped or her leg gave way during a level change. She landed a clean left hand while Cong persisted with leg attacks and also landed a left hand. During Cortez’s combination and takedown attempt, Cong responded with an illegal knee to Cortez’s face, prompting a point deduction. MMAWeekly scored the round even at 9‑9.

Cong opened with a left hook and calf kick while Cortez tried a takedown. They clinched, but Cortez couldn’t drag Cong down; they separated and Cong jabbed and continued leg kicks. Cortez landed a clean right, and Cong countered with a body blow and a right cross, leaving Cortez’s follow‑up missed. MMAWeekly gave the final round 10‑9 to Cong.

Post‑Fight Implications

Cong’s victory solidifies her foothold among the division’s top ten and adds to her ongoing three‑fight winning streak. Cortez’s recent move to Mexico City and loss to Blanchfield left her searching for a return to winning form, and the point deduction detracted from her performance. The unanimous decision sets up potential title contention for Cong, while Cortez will need to address the damage to her lead leg and the illegal knee controversy heading into her next fight. Fans can expect both competitors to fine‑tune their games for future UFC events.