Wang Cong (; born 15 May 1992) is a Chinese

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and Sanda

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currently competing in the women's

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division of the

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(UFC). She was the Kunlun Fight Women's Lightweight Champion as well as the Kunlun Fight 2018 Legend of Mulan Tournament winner. As of June 10, 2025, she is #14 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings. With regards to her amateur credentials, she won a gold medal in Sanda at the

2013 World Wushu Championships The 2013 World Wushu Championships was the 12th edition of the World Wushu Championships. It was held at the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from November 1 to November 5, 2013. Medal table Medalists Men's taolu W ...

and another gold medal at the

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. She won a silver medal in

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at the 2019 World Championships.

Kickboxing

Wang is a world champion in sanda and holds a 2015 victory in kickboxing against UFC Women's Flyweight Champion

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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

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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

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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

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. She won the fight by unanimous decision. Wang faced Ariane da Silva on June 7, 2025 at

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. 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.

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing

Kunlun Fight Kunlun Fight (KLF) () is a kickboxing promotion headquartered in Beijing, China. It debuted in 2014 and is regarded as one of the top kickboxing promotions in the world. Events are broadcast on Jiangsu Television domestically and on various regio ...

** Kunlun Fight 2018 Women's Tournament Champion ** Kunlun Fight Women's Lightweight Championship

Mixed martial arts

** Performance of the Night (One time) vs.

**Second fastest knockout & finish in UFC Women's Flyweight division history (1:02 vs.

) **UFC Honors Awards *** 2024: Fan's Choice Debut of the Year Nominee

Mixed martial arts record

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Kickboxing record

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