UFC Vegas 113 MMA Match Preview: Wang Cong (8-1-0) vs. Eduarda Moura (12-1-0)

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Venue: Meta APEX (UFC Apex), Las Vegas/Enterprise, Nevada, United States.

The bout is on the prelims card. Prelims start at approximately 4:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PST (exact local PST times may vary slightly; check Paramount+ for live stream). Main card follows at 7:00 PM CST / 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PST. The specific fight slot is not fixed but expected mid-prelims.

Injury Report:

No reported injuries for either fighter as of early February 2026. Both appear healthy and have been training normally leading into the event. Note: Moura has a history of weight misses in prior strawweight bouts (forcing flyweight moves and purse forfeitures), but no recent issues noted for this flyweight matchup.

Fighter Matchups and Styles:

This is a striking vs. grappling clash in women’s flyweight. Wang Cong (5’6″, 66-67″ reach approx., southpaw) is a high-volume striker with strong stand-up, KO power, and elite takedown defense (100% in UFC per stats). She excels in pace and output. Eduarda Moura (5’6″, 67″ reach, orthodox) is a Brazilian grappler with strong wrestling, multiple submission wins (5 career), and ground control, though her striking volume and accuracy are lower. Wang has never been taken down in the UFC; Moura will need early takedowns or clinch work to succeed. Both are ranked around the top 15.

Recent Form:

Wang Cong (last 3): Win UD vs. Ariane Lipski da Silva (Jun 2025, UFC 316: high striking output), Win UD vs. Bruna Brasil (Feb 2025, UFC 312: dominant decisions), Loss SUB (RNC, R2) vs. Gabriella Fernandes (Nov 2024). Strong rebound with two decision wins showcasing cardio and striking.

Eduarda Moura (last 3): Win UD vs. Lauren Murphy (Jul 2025), Win UD vs. Veronica Hardy (Nov 2024, UFC 309: control via TDs), Loss SD vs. Denise Gomes (Jun 2024). Resilient grappler with recent decisions; prior TKO/sub finishes show finishing ability when ahead.

Both fighters are 2-1 in their last three fights, with recent successes via unanimous decisions after earlier losses (submission for Wang, split decision for Moura).Fight History (Key UFC/Pro Highlights):

Wang Cong (overall 8-1-0, ~4-1 UFC): Wins include 1st-round KO/TKO (punches), 1st-round sub (guillotine), and high-output decisions. Only loss via sub; strong early finishes (2 career) and never finished herself in UFC. Career SLpM ~7.48, Str Acc 57%, Str Def 63%, TD Avg 1.05/Acc 75%/Def 100%.

Eduarda Moura (overall 12-1-0, ~3-1 or 4-1 UFC): Wins feature multiple subs (RNC), TKO (punches), and decisions with heavy TD attempts (career TD Avg ~3.73/Acc 37%, Def 80%). Only loss via SD; strong sub game (5 career) but lower striking (SLpM ~3.04, Acc 37%, Def 61%).

FIGHT ODDS

Wang Cong                         – 325

Eduarda Moura                 + 225

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2026

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