Wang Cong vs. Victoria Leonardo – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 62: Cannonier vs. Borralho is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Wang “The Joker” Cong will take on Victoria “Fury” Leonardo in the Women’s Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 62 card.

Cong brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 66″ reach. In contrast, Leonardo, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 64″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 82% striking accuracy, Cong has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 6.2 per minute. On the other hand, Leonardo boasts a 39% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.27 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Wang Cong vs. Victoria Leonardo matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 32-year-old, Wang Cong is coming in with a 5-0-0 record. Cong will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Paula Luna at Road to UFC 3.1 + 3.2 in May.

Leonardo, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO loss against Wang Cong on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill and holds a 9-6-0 record.

Wang Cong has a southpaw fighting stance with an 66″ reach. The 34-year-old Victoria Leonardo is an orthodox fighter with a 64″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Wang Cong stats

→ Cong’s striking accuracy is 82%.
→ Cong lands 6.2 significant strikes per minute.
→ Cong’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Cong’s takedown average is 4.89 per 15 minutes.
→ Cong’s takedown defense is 0%.

Cong comes in with 82% striking accuracy, typically landing about 6.2 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Leonardo fires at 39% accuracy, landing about 3.27 significant strikes per minute. Wang Cong also has a 100% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 4.89 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Leonardo’s 1.6 takedowns and 71% takedown accuracy.

Victoria Leonardo stats

→ Leonardo’s striking accuracy is 39%.
→ Leonardo lands 3.27 significant strikes per minute.
→ Leonardo’s takedown accuracy is 27%.
→ Leonardo’s takedown average is 1.6 per 15 minutes.
→ Leonardo’s takedown defense is 71%.

Victoria spent, on average, 9:21 minutes in the Octagon, and Wang has an average fight time of 3:04 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Wang or Victoria? Sound off in the comments.

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