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 October 3, 2026, she is #8 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.
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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.
Due to the injury of champion Valentina Shevchenko, Wang competed for the vacant UFC Women's Flyweight Championship against Natália Silva on October 3, 2026 at UFC 332. She lost 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