MMA Match Preview: Ariane Da Silva (17-10-0) vs. Wang Cong (7-1-0)

Fight Overview

The UFC 316 preliminary card features an intriguing women’s flyweight matchup between Ariane Da Silva, known as the “Queen of Violence,” and rising prospect Wang Cong, nicknamed “The Joker.”

Da Silva enters the fight desperate for a win, having lost her last two bouts. Meanwhile, Wang Cong is on a three-fight winning streak, looking to break into the Top 15 flyweight rankings with a victory.

Fighter Profiles & Key Stats

Ariane Da Silva (17-10-0) – “Queen of Violence”

Age: 31

Height: 5’6″ (168 cm)

Reach: 67″ (170 cm)

Fighting Out Of: Curitiba, Brazil

Gym: Kings MMA

Style: Muay Thai, Kickboxing

Recent Form: L-L-W-W-W

Analysis:
Da Silva is a dangerous striker with a background in Muay Thai and kickboxing, but she has struggled against elite grapplers. She suffered eight takedowns in her last two fights, which could be a concern against Wang Cong, who averages 1.61 takedowns per fight.

Wang Cong (7-1-0) – “The Joker”

Age: 33

Height: 5’6″ (168 cm)

Reach: 66.5″ (169 cm)

Fighting Out Of: Shanghai, China

Style: Sanda (Chinese Kickboxing), Wrestling

Recent Form: W-L-W-W-W

Analysis:
Wang Cong is a former world champion in Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) and has one-punch knockout power. She made headlines with a 62-second KO in her UFC debut and holds a kickboxing victory over Valentina Shevchenko.

Fight Breakdown & Strategy

Striking Battle

Da Silva has technical Muay Thai skills, but Wang Cong’s aggressive Sanda style could overwhelm her.

Wang Cong has faster hands and knockout power, making her dangerous in exchanges.

Grappling & Takedowns

Da Silva struggles against strong wrestlers, while Wang Cong averages 1.61 takedowns per fight.

If Wang Cong secures early takedowns, she could dominate with ground-and-pound.

Cardio & Durability

Da Silva has solid endurance, but Wang Cong has never gone past three rounds in her career.

If Da Silva survives the early storm, she could capitalize in later rounds.

Wang Cong’s power and wrestling advantage make her the favorite. Da Silva’s best chance is to keep the fight standing and use her technical striking to outpoint Wang Cong.

FIGHT ODDS

Ariane Da Silva + 380

Wang Cong         – 500

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 6, 2025