Wang Cong

"The Joker"

MMA Record: 8-1-0
UFC Record: 3-1-0
Weight Class: Women's Flyweight (Ranked #12)
Fighting Style: Striker
Hometown: Liaoning, China
Trains at: UFC PI Shanghai

Wang Cong "The Joker" - UFC Fighter Profile

Wang Cong is a professional mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC Women's Flyweight division and is ranked #12. Born in Liaoning, China, Wang Cong has compiled an MMA record of 8-1-0 with a UFC record of 3-1-0. Known for their Striker fighting style, Wang Cong trains at UFC PI Shanghai in Liaoning, China. With an ELO rating of 1033, Wang Cong ranks #595 out of 2638 UFC fighters.

Career Highlights: Wang Cong has 3 wins in the UFC. Wang Cong lands an average of 7.48 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.05 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fighter Profile

Wang Cong, a mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 8 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws in his MMA career. Competing primarily in the 125 lbs weight class, he made his UFC debut on August 24, 2024. Known for his striker fighting style, Wang Cong demonstrated a significant striking accuracy of 57%, averaging 7.48 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career. His defense was equally impressive, absorbing an average of only 2.68 strikes per minute while maintaining a strike defense rate of 63%. Throughout his career, Wang Cong has achieved notable victories, most notably against Bruna Brasil, who held an ELO rating of 1004. In recent years, he has competed in five fights, securing wins against Victoria Leonardo via KO/TKO punches and Ariane da Silva through a unanimous decision. His only loss came at the hands of Gabriella Fernandes, who submitted him with a rear naked choke on November 23, 2024. As of June 7, 2025, Wang Cong held the #12 ranking in the Women's Flyweight division and trains at UFC PI Shanghai.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1004

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 6'
Weight
Women's Flyweight
Reach
66'
Stance
Southpaw
Date of Birth
May 15 1992
Age
33
Peak ELO
1033
ELO Rank
595 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
48-26-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
982.8
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
975.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
7.48
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
57%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.68
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
63%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.05
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
75%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.7
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Wang Cong Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-06-07 UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 Ariane da Silva U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2025-02-08 UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 Bruna Brasil U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-11-23 UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo Gabriella Fernandes SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 3:49 Loss
2024-08-24 UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho Victoria Leonardo KO/TKO Punches 1 1:02 Win

Wang Cong ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
4 2025-06-07 Ariane da Silva 995 Win +15 1033
3 2025-02-08 Bruna Brasil 1004 Win +16 1018
2 2024-11-23 Gabriella Fernandes 968 Loss -18 1002
1 2024-08-24 Victoria Leonardo 972 Win +20 1020

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