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Wang Cong

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In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.
Wang Cong
Born王聪
(1992-05-15) 15 May 1992 (age 32)
Dalian, Liaoning, China
NicknameThe Joker
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
DivisionLightweight (Boxing & Kickboxing)
Flyweight (MMA)
Reach66.5[1] in (169 cm)
StyleKickboxing, Sanda, Boxing
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total6
Wins6
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision2
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Wang Cong
Medal record
Representing  China
Women's Sanda
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Kuala Lumpur 60 kg
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2014 Incheon 60 kg
Women's amateur boxing
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2019 Ulan-Ude 60 kg

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

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Cong 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

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After winning her first three bouts in MMA, Cong 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]

Cong 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

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Cong faced Victoria Leonardo on August 24, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 62.[7] She won the fight by knockout in the first round.[8]

Championships and accomplishments

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Kickboxing

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
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
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

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Professional Kickboxing and Muay Thai record (Incomplete)
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2018-09-29 Win Netherlands Sarel de Jong David Zunwu World Fighting Championship Macau Decision 3 3:00
2018-09-09 Win China 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 Israel Nili Block Kunlun Fight 76 - 2018 Legend of Mulan Tournament, Semi Finals Shangqiu, China Decision 3 3:00
2018-09-09 Win England Niamh Kinehan Kunlun Fight 76 - 2018 Legend of Mulan Tournament, Quarter Finals Shangqiu, China Decision 3 3:00
2018-04-07 Win France Marion Montanari Wu Lin Feng 2018: Shijiazhuang Shijiazhuang, China Decision 3 3:00
2017-10-28 Win Ukraine Natalia Leskiv WKA World Super Sanda King Beijing, China KO (Straight to the body) 3 1:48
2016-01-09 Win Russia Svetlana Vinnikova Kunlun Fight 36 Shanghai, China Decision 3 3:00
2015-10-31 Win Kyrgyzstan Valentina Shevchenko Kunlun Fight 33 Changde, China Decision 3 3:00
Wins the Kunlun Fight Women's Lightweight Championship.
2010-11-13 Draw United States 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

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  1. ^ "Cong Wang ("The Joker") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  2. ^ 2019 World Championships results
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Chinese fighter wins UFC contract through Road To UFC". SHINE. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Shawn Bitter (2024-08-24). "Wang Cong Kicks Off UFC Vegas 96 with a Bang, KOs Victoria Leonardo". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
  9. ^ Aittama, Zach. "Kunlun Fight 76 Results: Superbon Advances, Cong Claims Tournament".
  10. ^ UFC (2024-08-24). "UFC Stats - Women's Flyweight - Fight Stats". ufc.com.
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