Wang Cong
| Wang Cong | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 15 May 1992 Dalian, Liaoning, China | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Native name | 王聰 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | The Joker | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Division | Lightweight (Boxing & Kickboxing) Flyweight (MMA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 66.5[1] in (169 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style | Kickboxing, Sanda, Boxing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fighting out of | Liaoning Province, China | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2014–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kickboxing record | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draws | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By submission | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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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.
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.[2]
Kickboxing
[edit]Wang is a world champion in sanda and holds a 2015 victory in kickboxing against UFC Women's Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko.[3]
Mixed martial arts
[edit]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.[4][5]
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.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
[edit]Wang faced Victoria Leonardo on August 24, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 62.[7] She won the fight by knockout in the first round.[8] One day after the event, UFC CEO Dana White added a Performance of the Night award for Wang.[9]
Wang is scheduled to face Gabriella Fernandes on November 23, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 248.[10]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]Kickboxing
[edit]Mixed martial arts
[edit]- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Victoria Leonardo[9]
- Second fastest knockout & finish in UFC Women's Flyweight division history (1:02 vs. Victoria Leonardo)[12]
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]| 6 matches | 6 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
[edit]| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-29 | Win |  Sarel de Jong |
David Zunwu World Fighting Championship | Macau | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-09-09 | Win |  Zhu Mengjia |
Kunlun Fight 76 - 2018 Legend of Mulan Tournament, Final | Shangqiu, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Kunlun Fight 2018 Legend of Mulan Tournament. | ||||||||
| 2018-09-09 | Win |  Nili Block |
Kunlun Fight 76 - 2018 Legend of Mulan Tournament, Semi Finals | Shangqiu, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-09-09 | Win |  Niamh Kinehan |
Kunlun Fight 76 - 2018 Legend of Mulan Tournament, Quarter Finals | Shangqiu, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-04-07 | Win |  Marion Montanari |
Wu Lin Feng 2018: Shijiazhuang | Shijiazhuang, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-10-28 | Win |  Natalia Leskiv |
WKA World Super Sanda King | Beijing, China | KO (Straight to the body) | 3 | 1:48 | |
| 2016-01-09 | Win |  Svetlana Vinnikova |
Kunlun Fight 36 | Shanghai, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-10-31 | Win |  Valentina Shevchenko |
Kunlun Fight 33 | Changde, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Kunlun Fight Women's Lightweight Championship. | ||||||||
| 2010-11-13 | Draw |  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
[edit]- ^ "Cong Wang ("The Joker") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ 2019 World Championships results
- ^ Anton Tabuena (2024-05-13). "Kickboxing star with win over Shevchenko joins Road to UFC; Season 3 opening round fight cards set". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ 网易 (2024-01-21). "昆仑决95战报丨张扬王者归来60秒KO泰国猛将！王聪击败武亚楠惊艳全场". www.163.com. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ sina_mobile (2024-01-21). "昆仑决95战报丨张扬王者归来60秒KO泰国猛将！王聪击败武亚楠惊艳全场". k.sina.cn. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
- ^ "Chinese fighter wins UFC contract through Road To UFC". SHINE. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ Drake Riggs (2024-07-17). "Morning Report: Justin Gaethje reflects on Max Holloway loss: 'He was very precise and perfect that night' - Fight Announcements". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ Shawn Bitter (2024-08-24). "Wang Cong Kicks Off UFC Vegas 96 with a Bang, KOs Victoria Leonardo". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ a b Matthew Wells (2024-08-25). "Dana White grants Wang Cong's request for $50K bonus: 'You looked AMAZING'". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ "UFC Macau adds Yan Xiaonan vs. Tabatha Ricci, Volkan Oezdemir vs. Carlos Ulberg, return of Wang Cong". MMA Junkie. 2024-09-26. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ Aittama, Zach. "Kunlun Fight 76 Results: Superbon Advances, Cong Claims Tournament".
- ^ UFC (2024-08-24). "UFC Stats - Women's Flyweight - Fight Stats". ufc.com.
External links
[edit]Professional MMA record for Wang Cong from Sherdog Wang at UFC
- 1992 births
- Living people
- AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships medalists
- Chinese women boxers
- Lightweight boxers
- Lightweight kickboxers
- Chinese female kickboxers
- Wushu practitioners at the 2014 Asian Games
- Medalists at the 2014 Asian Games
- Asian Games gold medalists for China
- Asian Games medalists in wushu
- Chinese sanshou practitioners
- Sportspeople from Liaoning
- Kunlun Fight kickboxing champions
- Kunlun Fight kickboxers
- Chinese female mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing sanshou
- Mixed martial artists utilizing kickboxing
- Mixed martial artists utilizing boxing