Wang Cong

Wang Cong (; 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 July 11, 2026, she is #6 in the Meta 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.

Wang faced Tracy Cortez on July 11, 2026 at UFC 329. Despite having a point deducted as a result of an illegal knee to the head, Wang 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 UFC Honors Awards 2024: Fan's Choice Debut of the Year Nominee

Mixed martial arts record Win

Tracy Cortez Decision (unanimous) UFC 329

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Eduarda Moura Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ariane da Silva Decision (unanimous) UFC 316

Newark, New Jersey, United States Win

Bruna Brasil Decision (unanimous) UFC 312

Sydney, Australia Loss

Gabriella Fernandes Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo

Macau SAR, China Win

Victoria Leonardo KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Paula Luna Submission (guillotine choke) Road to UFC Season 3: Episode 2

Shanghai, China Win

Wu Yanan Decision (unanimous) Kunlun Fight 95

Bangkok, Thailand Win

Amena Hadaya Decision (unanimous) UAE Warriors 45

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Tae Murayama TKO (head kick and punches) Dragon FC 7

Daye, China Win

Ji Hongfeng Submission (rear-naked choke) Huya FC 6

Zhengzhou, China Kickboxing record