UFC 329: Despite Point Deduction, Wang Cong Still Takes Decision Against Tracy Cortez The flyweight division saw a dramatic showdown at UFC 329 on Saturday as China’s Wang Cong secured a unanimous decision victory over Tracy Cortez in the preliminary card. The bout, the sole women’s fight on the Las Vegas event’s schedule, highlighted a grueling battle marked by tactical aggression, injury challenges, and a controversial foul that ultimately failed to sway the outcome. Wang Cong, riding a three-fight win streak, began the contest with a methodical approach, landing leg kicks that quickly disrupted Cortez’s balance. By the 90-second mark of the first round, Cong had taken Cortez off her feet, though the American fighter managed to regain her footing. Despite being cautious of Cong’s relentless kicking attacks, Cortez struggled to counter effectively, with her calf showing visible signs of swelling and redness by the round’s end. The fighters ended the first round tied up against the fence, setting the stage for a high-stakes second round. The second round unfolded with increased intensity as Cortez’s lead leg appeared compromised from the earlier kicking onslaught. Cong capitalized on Cortez’s vulnerability, landing a series of powerful strikes, including an illegal knee that left Tracy slumped against the fence. The referee intervened, awarding a point deduction for the foul, but the bout continued as Cortez, though visibly hurt, refused to tap out. Despite the setback, Cong’s dominance in the standup remained evident, with Cortez unable to land a decisive blow despite moments of close-range exchanges. Between rounds, Cortez’s corner team urged her to take the fight to the ground, a strategy that had previously yielded success against Cong.#las_vegas #ufc_329 #wang_cong #tracy_cortez #valentina_shevchenko
