Wang Cong vs. Bruna Brasil - UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 Results & AI Breakdown

Winner: Wang Cong by Decision - Unanimous

Fight Info:
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Elevation: 3.00m
Weight Class: Women's Flyweight
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org…

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Predictions
Fighter
WolfTicketsAI
Profit
Plain
Odds When Predicted

Weighted Scoring Report

Weighted Score for WTAI Prediction

Predicted Winner: Wang Cong

Weight Class: Women's Flyweight

Final Confidence: 30.03

Confidence Adjustments

Value: +5.0%

Reason: Base confidence between 22 and 26, increased by 5%

Value: +10.0%

Reason: Opponent is moving up in weight for the first time

Fighter History & Outcomes

Wang Cong

Weight Change: Staying at usual weight

Fight History:

  • November 23, 2024: Wang Cong lost against Gabriella Fernandes. The fight ended in round 2 at 3:49. Method of victory: Submission.
  • August 24, 2024: Wang Cong won against Victoria Leonardo. The fight ended in round 1 at 1:02. Method of victory: KO/TKO.
Bruna Brasil

Weight Change: Moving up in weight (from Women's Strawweight to Women's Flyweight)

Fight History:

  • July 27, 2024: Bruna Brasil won against Molly McCann. The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00. It was a unanimous decision. Additional details: 27 - 30. 27 - 30. 28 - 29.
  • February 10, 2024: Bruna Brasil lost against Loma Lookboonmee. The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00. It was a unanimous decision. Additional details: 28 - 29. 28 - 29. 28 - 29.
  • July 22, 2023: Bruna Brasil won against Shauna Bannon. The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00. It was a unanimous decision. Additional details: 28 - 29. 28 - 29. 27 - 30.
  • April 15, 2023: Bruna Brasil lost against Denise Gomes. The fight ended in round 2 at 2:42. Method of victory: KO/TKO.

Fight Analysis

Analysis: Wang Cong vs Bruna Brasil

WolfTicketsAI Predicts Wang Cong to Win

Score: 26
Odds:
Wang Cong: -480
Bruna Brasil: 330

Wang Cong's Breakdown

Wang Cong is a dynamic force with a powerful kickboxing background. Her past bouts showcase her aggressive striking and effective grappling. Despite her recent loss to Gabriella Fernandes by submission, she demonstrated impressive striking with 21 out of 32 strikes landing. Known for her step-up kicks and precise right straights, she capitalizes on overwhelming her opponents, as seen in her knockout victory over Victoria Leonardo. Wang's ability to control pace with aggressive striking, combined with her grappling versatility, marks her as a formidable opponent.

Bruna Brasil's Breakdown

Bruna Brasil brings a well-rounded striking game with a Muay Thai base. Her notable victory against Molly McCann via unanimous decision highlighted her ability to keep opponents at bay with effective leg kicks and Muay Thai knees in the clinch. However, her overreliance on spinning techniques, as seen in her loss to Denise Gomes, can leave her exposed to counterattacks. Despite her resilience, her defensive gaps and susceptibility to straightforward striking remain areas opponents can exploit.

Analysis and Key Points

  • Wang Cong's Striking Power: Effective use of jabs and kicks, with strong knockout potential as seen against Leonardo.
  • Brasil's Clinch Game: Advantageous in close quarters, but overreliance on spinning strikes leaves vulnerabilities.
  • Recent Performance Trends: Brazil has won 8 of her last 10 fights, though her losses highlight exploitable gaps in defense.

Understanding the Prediction

SHAP features influencing the model's prediction:

  • Odds favor Wang Cong, boosting prediction by 20.
  • Significant Striking Impact Differential highlights Cong's striking advantage, adding 6.
  • Striking Defense Percentage supports her defensive edge, increasing score by 3.
  • Key factors like reach and win streak differential further suggest Cong's upper hand.

Past Model Performance

WolfTicketsAI has been right about Bruna Brasil before, accurately predicting her loss to Loma Lookboonmee. However, it incorrectly picked Molly McCann over Brasil, showcasing some unpredictability in Brasil's fight outcomes.

Conclusion

Expect Wang Cong's superior striking and pace control to dictate the bout against Bruna Brasil. While Brasil's clinch work is a threat, her defensive lapses could be crucial. WolfTicketsAI confidently sides with Wang Cong as the likely victor in this matchup.

Stat Breakdown

Stat Wang Cong Bruna Brasil
Main Stats
Age 32 31
Height 66" 66"
Reach 66" 65"
Win Percentage 85.71% 71.43%
Wins 7 10
Losses 1 5
Wins at Weight Class 1 0
Losses at Weight Class 1 0
Striking Stats
Striking Accuracy 41.73% 64.35%
Significant Striking Accuracy 40.88% 57.43%
Strikes Landed Per Minute 5.888 4.383
Significant Strikes Landed Per Minute 5.685 2.714
Knockdowns per Fight 1.523 0.000
Striking Impact Differential 19.00% -29.25%
Significant Striking Impact Differential 18.50% -13.75%
Striking Output Differential 34.50% -53.00%
Significant Striking Output Differential 34.50% -39.00%
Striking Defense to Offense Ratio 86.21% 96.54%
Significant Striking Defense to Offense Ratio 87.50% 144.76%
Striking Defense Percentage 72.06% 51.11%
Takedown and Submission Stats
Submissions per Fight 0.000 0.000
Takedowns per Fight 0.000 1.708
Takedowns Attempted per Fight 1.523 2.562
Takedown Defense 100.00% 75.00%
Takedown Accuracy 0.00% 66.67%
Head Stats
Head Strikes Landed per Minute 1.929 1.252
Head Strikes Attempted per Minute 8.325 2.922
Head Strikes Absorbed per Minute 1.320 1.594
Body Stats
Body Strikes Landed per Minute 2.234 1.025
Body Strikes Attempted per Minute 3.756 1.271
Body Strikes Absorbed per Minute 0.203 1.271
Leg Stats
Leg Strikes Landed per Minute 1.523 0.436
Leg kicks Attempted per Minute 1.827 0.531
Leg kicks Absorbed per Minute 0.406 0.892
Clinch Stats
Clinch Strikes Landed per Minute 0.000 0.607
Clinch Strikes Attempted per Minute 0.000 0.702
Clinch Strikes Absorbed per Minute 0.000 0.493
Wang Cong History:
Date Weight Red Corner Blue Corner Winner
Nov. 23, 2024 Women's Flyweight Wang Cong Gabriella Fernandes Gabriella Fernandes
Aug. 24, 2024 Women's Flyweight Wang Cong Victoria Leonardo Wang Cong
Bruna Brasil History:
Date Weight Red Corner Blue Corner Winner
July 27, 2024 Women's Strawweight Molly McCann Bruna Brasil Bruna Brasil
Feb. 10, 2024 Women's Strawweight Loma Lookboonmee Bruna Brasil Loma Lookboonmee
July 22, 2023 Women's Strawweight Shauna Bannon Bruna Brasil Bruna Brasil
April 15, 2023 Women's Strawweight Bruna Brasil Denise Gomes Denise Gomes