Wang Cong
Wang Cong | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | 王聪 (1992-05-15) 15 May 1992 (age 32) Dalian, Liaoning, China | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. 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
Wang is a world champion in sanda and holds a 2015 victory in kickboxing against former UFC Women's Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko.[3]
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.[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
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]
Championships and accomplishments
Kickboxing
Mixed martial arts
- 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)[11]
Mixed martial arts record
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 |
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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 | |
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2018-09-29 | Win | ![]() | David Zunwu World Fighting Championship | Macau | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2018-09-09 | Win | ![]() | 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 | ![]() | Kunlun Fight 76 - 2018 Legend of Mulan Tournament, Semi Finals | Shangqiu, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2018-09-09 | Win | ![]() | Kunlun Fight 76 - 2018 Legend of Mulan Tournament, Quarter Finals | Shangqiu, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2018-04-07 | Win | ![]() | Wu Lin Feng 2018: Shijiazhuang | Shijiazhuang, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2017-10-28 | Win | ![]() | WKA World Super Sanda King | Beijing, China | KO (Straight to the body) | 3 | 1:48 | |
2016-01-09 | Win | ![]() | Kunlun Fight 36 | Shanghai, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2015-10-31 | Win | ![]() | Kunlun Fight 33 | Changde, China | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
Wins the Kunlun Fight Women's Lightweight Championship. | ||||||||
2010-11-13 | Draw | ![]() | Wu Lin Feng: Las Vegas Spectacular | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Draw (majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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
Professional MMA record for Wang Cong from Sherdog Wang at UFC