Wang Cong

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In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.
Wang Cong
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Born (1992-05-15) 15 May 1992 (age 34)
Dalian, Liaoning, China
Native name王聰
NicknameThe Joker
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
DivisionLightweight (Boxing & Kickboxing)
Flyweight (MMA)
Reach66.5[1] in (169 cm)
StyleKickboxing, Sanda, Boxing
Fighting out ofLiaoning Province, China
TeamTeam Alpha Male
Years active2014–present
Kickboxing record
Total9
Wins8
By knockout1
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins8
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision4
Losses1
By submission1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China
Women's Sanda
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Kuala Lumpur 60 kg
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2014 Incheon 60 kg
Women's amateur boxing
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2019 Ulan-Ude 60 kg

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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 September 9, 2025, she is #12 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings.[2]

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.[3]

Kickboxing

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Wang faced Tiffany van Soest in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 16, 2010. The bout was declared a draw after 3 rounds[4]

On October 31, 2015, Wang defeated future UFC Women's Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko by unanimous decision at Kunlun Fight 33.[5]

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.[6]

Mixed martial arts

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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.[7][8]

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.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Wang faced Victoria Leonardo on August 24, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 62.[10] She won the fight by knockout in the first round.[11] One day after the event, UFC CEO Dana White added a Performance of the Night award for Wang.[12]

Wang faced Gabriella Fernandes on November 23, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 248.[13] 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.[14]

Wang faced Bruna Brasil on February 9, 2025 at UFC 312.[15] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[16]

Wang faced Ariane da Silva on June 7, 2025 at UFC 316.[17] 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.[18] Wang won the fight by unanimous decision.[19]

Wang is scheduled to face Eduarda Moura on February 7, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 266.[20]

Championships and accomplishments

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Kickboxing

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
9 matches 8 wins 1 loss
By knockout 2 0
By submission 2 1
By decision 4 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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

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Professional Kickboxing and Muay Thai record (Incomplete)
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

References

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