Wang Cong
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Wang Cong (Chinese: 王聪; pinyin: Wáng Cōng; born 15 May 1992) is a Chinese mixed martial artist, boxer and Sanda kickboxer currently competing in the women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She was the Kunlun Fight Women's Lightweight Champion as well as the Kunlun Fight 2018 Legend of Mulan Tournament winner. As of March 31, 2026, she is #12 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings.
With regards to her amateur credentials, she won a gold medal in Sanda at the 2013 World Wushu Championships and another gold medal at the 2014 Asian Games. She won a silver medal in amateur boxing at the 2019 World Championships.
Kickboxing
Wang faced Tiffany van Soest in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 16, 2010. The bout was declared a draw after 3 rounds
On October 31, 2015, Wang defeated future UFC Women's Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko by unanimous decision at Kunlun Fight 33.
On September 9, 2018, Wang took part in an eight women one night night tournament at Kunlun Fight 76. In the quarterfinals she defeated Niamh Kinehan by unanimous decision. In the semifinals she defeated Nili Block by unanimous decision. In the final she defeated Zhu Mengjia by unanimous decision to win the tournament.
Mixed martial arts
After winning her first three bouts in MMA, Wang faced her biggest challenge yet, taking on UFC vet Wu Yanan on January 20, 2024 at Kunlun Fight 95, winning the bout via unanimous decision.
Wang faced Paula Luna on May 18, 2024 at Road to UFC Season 3: Episode 2, where she submitted her opponent in the first round and won a UFC contract.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Wang faced Victoria Leonardo on August 24, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 62. She won the fight by knockout in the first round. One day after the event, UFC CEO Dana White added a Performance of the Night award for Wang.
Wang faced Gabriella Fernandes on November 23, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 248. She was dropped by a left hook and lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round, marking her first loss as a mixed martial artist.
Wang faced Bruna Brasil on February 9, 2025 at UFC 312. She won the fight by unanimous decision.
Wang faced Ariane da Silva on June 7, 2025 at UFC 316. At the weigh-ins, da Silva weighed in at 132 pounds, six pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. As a result, the bout proceeded at catchweight and da Silva was fined 25 percent of her purse which went to Wang. Wang won the fight by unanimous decision.
After both fighters missed weight, Wang faced Eduarda Moura on February 7, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 266 in a catchweight bout. She won the fight by unanimous decision.
Championships and accomplishments
Kickboxing
- Kunlun Fight Kunlun Fight 2018 Women's Tournament Champion Kunlun Fight Women's Lightweight Championship
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Victoria Leonardo Second fastest knockout & finish in UFC Women's Flyweight division history (1:02 vs. Victoria Leonardo) UFC Honors Awards 2024: Fan's Choice Debut of the Year Nominee vs. Victoria Leonardo
Mixed martial arts record
| 10 matches | 9 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9–1 | Eduarda Moura | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira | February 7, 2026 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (127.5 lb) bout; both fighters missed weight. |
| Win | 8–1 | Ariane da Silva | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 316 | June 7, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | Catchweight (132 lb) bout; da Silva missed weight. |
| Win | 7–1 | Bruna Brasil | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 312 | February 9, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Sydney, Australia | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Gabriella Fernandes | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo | November 23, 2024 | 2 | 3:49 | Macau SAR, China | |
| Win | 6–0 | Victoria Leonardo | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho | August 24, 2024 | 1 | 1:02 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 5–0 | Paula Luna | Submission (guillotine choke) | Road to UFC Season 3: Episode 2 | May 18, 2024 | 1 | 3:04 | Shanghai, China | |
| Win | 4–0 | Wu Yanan | Decision (unanimous) | Kunlun Fight 95 | January 20, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Win | 3–0 | Amena Hadaya | Decision (unanimous) | UAE Warriors 45 | October 17, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 2–0 | Tae Murayama | TKO (head kick and punches) | Dragon FC 7 | July 22, 2023 | 1 | 1:53 | Daye, China | Catchweight (128 lb) bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Ji Hongfeng | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Huya FC 6 | July 9, 2022 | 2 | N/A | Zhengzhou, China | Catchweight (132 lb) bout. |
Kickboxing record
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-29 | Win | Netherlands Sarel de Jong | David Zunwu World Fighting Championship | Macau | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2018-09-09 | Win | China Zhu Mengjia | Kunlun Fight 76 - 2018 Legend of Mulan Tournament, Final | Shangqiu, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| Wins the Kunlun Fight 2018 Legend of Mulan Tournament. | |||||||
| 2018-09-09 | Win | Israel Nili Block | Kunlun Fight 76 - 2018 Legend of Mulan Tournament, Semi Finals | Shangqiu, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2018-09-09 | Win | England Niamh Kinehan | Kunlun Fight 76 - 2018 Legend of Mulan Tournament, Quarter Finals | Shangqiu, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2018-04-07 | Win | France Marion Montanari | Wu Lin Feng 2018: Shijiazhuang | Shijiazhuang, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2017-10-28 | Win | Ukraine Natalia Leskiv | WKA World Super Sanda King | Beijing, China | KO (Straight to the body) | 3 | 1:48 |
| 2016-01-09 | Win | Russia Svetlana Vinnikova | Kunlun Fight 36 | Shanghai, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2015-10-31 | Win | Kyrgyzstan Valentina Shevchenko | Kunlun Fight 33 | Changde, China | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| Wins the Kunlun Fight Women's Lightweight Championship. | |||||||
| 2010-11-13 | Draw | United States Tiffany van Soest | Wu Lin Feng: Las Vegas Spectacular | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Draw (majority) | 3 | 3:00 |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |