Wang Cong, head-and-shoulders portrait

Wang Cong

Women's Flyweight
Record Record: 10-1-0
Wins
10
Losses
1
Draws
0
2KO/TKO
2Sub
6Dec
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Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age30
Height1.62 m
Reach163 cm
Stance StanceWhich side a fighter leads from — a striking term, not a religious one. Orthodox: right-handed, left foot and hand forward (the common default). Southpaw: the mirror image, right side forward (usually a left-hander). Switch: changes between the two during a fight.Orthodox
NationalityChina
Weight classWomen's Flyweight
Active2018–present

Record

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WinDEC
Opponent: Tracy CortezunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 329
11 Jul 2026

Wang's low kicks compromised Cortez's lead leg, and Wang repeatedly denied or escaped takedown attempts to keep the fight at range. All three judges scored the unanimous decision 29–27 for Wang.

Key moments

  • Wang's low kicks compromised Cortez's lead leg.
  • Wang repeatedly denied or escaped takedown attempts.
  • All three judges scored the fight 29–27 for Wang.
WinDEC
Opponent: Eduarda MouraunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 266
7 Feb 2026

A closely contested catchweight bout after both fighters missed weight at 127.5 lbs. Wang dropped Moura with a chin strike late in the first and controlled the decisive third round from top position, bloodying Moura's nose with strikes and nearly finishing with a rear-naked choke. All three judges sided with Wang (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

Key moments

  • End of R1: Wang landed a right hand that dropped Moura, then followed up with ground-and-pound including a sharp elbow
  • R2: Moura secured back control with a body triangle and hunted a rear-naked choke, but Wang survived and returned to her feet
  • R3: Wang reversed to top position and worked a rear-naked choke in the final 90 seconds, dominating the close out to seal the decision
WinDEC
Opponent: Ariane da SilvaunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 316
7 Jun 2025

Wang systematically dismantled the former KSW flyweight champion with relentless calf kicks, forcing da Silva into repeated defensive stance switches to protect her damaged lead leg. All three judges scored it 30-27, a dominant effort that showcased Wang's ability to sustain a patient, body-destruction game plan over 15 minutes.

Key moments

  • R1: A devastating late calf kick visibly hurt da Silva and forced her to switch stances for the remainder of the round
  • R2: Another crumpling low kick in the final minute buckled da Silva's leg, effectively removing her as an offensive threat
  • R3: Wang controlled pace with her jab and high kicks while da Silva, unable to plant her damaged lead leg, could not generate sustained offense
WinDEC
Opponent: Bruna BrasilunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 312
8 Feb 2025
LossSUB
Opponent: Gabriella Fernandesrear-naked chokeR2 3:49
UFC Fight Night 248
23 Nov 2024

Wang dominated the first round with side kicks and sharp boxing, but Fernandes changed the fight in round two with a flush head kick that dropped her, then followed with a left hand that melted the Chinese star.

Key moments

  • R1: Wang's side kick bounced Fernandes off the cage, with body work and combinations establishing a clear technical edge
  • R2: Fernandes landed a head kick that dropped Wang, then walked her down with a picture-perfect left hand in the pocket
  • Fernandes took the back immediately and squeezed a rear-naked choke until Wang went limp face-down on the canvas
WinKO
Opponent: Victoria LeonardopunchesR1 1:02
UFC on ESPN 62
24 Aug 2024

Wang announced herself to the UFC universe in emphatic fashion, finishing the veteran Leonardo 62 seconds into her promotional debut — the fastest KO finish by a flyweight in their UFC debut. A right hand put Leonardo unconscious before she hit the mat, earning Wang a Performance of the Night bonus added personally by UFC CEO Dana White the following day.

Key moments

  • Wang set up the finish with a precise one-two combination, the right hand landing clean to put Leonardo out cold
  • Leonardo never hit the mat before the referee waved it off, so complete was the finish at 1:02 of round one
  • Dana White personally added a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus the day after the event
WinSUB
Opponent: Paula Lunaguillotine chokeR1 3:04
Road to UFC Season 3: Episode 2
18 May 2024
WinDEC
Opponent: Wu YananunanimousR3 5:00
Kunlun Fight 95
20 Jan 2024
WinDEC
Opponent: Amena HadayaunanimousR3 5:00
UAE Warriors 45
17 Oct 2023
WinTKO
Opponent: Tae Murayamahead kick and punchesR1 1:53
Dragon FC 7
22 Jul 2023
WinSUB
Opponent: Ji Hongfengrear-naked chokeR2
Huya FC 6
9 Jul 2022

The Read

Style, strengths, and defining traits.

Wang Cong is a sharp, aggressive striker whose best UFC moments have come when she can keep flyweight fights in open space and punish entries with fast combinations. Her Sanda background shows in the timing and balance: she tends to stay composed at range, then fires clean when opponents give her straight lines to counter.

Wang's low kicks compromised Cortez's lead leg, and Wang repeatedly denied or escaped takedown attempts to keep the fight at range. All three judges scored the unanimous decision 29–27 for Wang.

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