Wang Cong: Gender, Record, UFC, Loss, Natalia Silva vs, Age
Wang Cong is one of the fastest-rising fighters in the UFC women’s flyweight division. Known by the nickname “The Joker,” the Chinese striker has built a 10-1 professional MMA record and is now competing for the UFC women’s flyweight championship against Natalia Silva at UFC 332.
The matchup has attracted significant attention because both fighters enter the contest with strong winning runs. Wang Cong has won four straight fights since suffering the only defeat of her professional MMA career.
Wang Cong Gender
Wang Cong is a woman and competes in the UFC women’s flyweight division. UFC lists her as an active women’s flyweight fighter. She competes at approximately the 125-pound weight class.
Her UFC profile lists her fighting style as striker, while her background includes Sanda, kickboxing and boxing. She has also competed successfully in striking competitions before entering the UFC.
Wang Cong Age
Wang Cong was born on May 15, 1992, making her 34 years old as of October 2026. Sherdog lists her birth date and age, while UFC also currently lists her age as 34.
She is from Liaoning, China, and has trained at UFC Performance Institute Shanghai. UFC lists her height at 5 feet 6 inches and her reach at 65.5 inches.
Wang Cong Age and Physical Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Wang Cong |
| Nickname | The Joker |
| Age | 34 |
| Date of birth | May 15, 1992 |
| Country | China |
| Division | Women’s Flyweight |
| Height | 5’6″ |
| Reach | 65.5 inches |
| UFC record | 4-1 entering UFC 332 |
| Pro MMA record | 10-1 |
| Fighting style | Striker |
Wang Cong UFC Record
Wang Cong has a 10-1 professional MMA record. Her UFC record stands at 5-1 only if counting the UFC 332 result after the fight; entering the October 3 title bout, her UFC record was 4-1. UFC lists her overall record as 10-1-0 ahead of the Natalia Silva fight.
Her UFC career began in August 2024 with a first-round knockout of Victoria Leonardo. She followed that victory with a loss to Gabriella Fernandes before putting together four consecutive UFC victories.
Her recent UFC wins include:
- Tracy Cortez — unanimous decision, July 11, 2026
- Eduarda Moura — unanimous decision, February 7, 2026
- Ariane da Silva — unanimous decision, June 7, 2025
- Bruna Brasil — unanimous decision, February 8, 2025
Her UFC debut was particularly impressive, as she stopped Victoria Leonardo by knockout at 1:02 of the first round.
Who Did Wang Cong Lose To?
Wang Cong’s only professional MMA loss came against Gabriella Fernandes.
The defeat took place at UFC Fight Night on November 23, 2024. Fernandes submitted Wang by rear-naked choke at 3:49 of the second round.
The loss remains the only defeat on Wang Cong’s professional MMA record. Since then, she has responded with four consecutive victories, defeating Bruna Brasil, Ariane da Silva, Eduarda Moura and Tracy Cortez.
That recovery has helped Wang move into UFC title contention.
Wang Cong vs Natalia Silva
Wang Cong vs Natalia Silva is the main event of UFC 332 on October 3, 2026, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The bout is for the vacant UFC women’s flyweight championship after Valentina Shevchenko vacated the title because of an injury.
Silva enters the matchup with a 20-5-1 professional record and an impressive 14-fight winning streak. She was 8-0 in the UFC entering the contest and had recently defeated former champions Alexa Grasso and Rose Namajunas.
Wang, meanwhile, entered with a 10-1 record and a four-fight UFC winning streak.
Wang Cong vs Natalia Silva: Key Facts
| Category | Wang Cong | Natalia Silva |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 10-1-0 | 20-5-1 |
| UFC record entering fight | 4-1 | 8-0 |
| Division | Women’s Flyweight | Women’s Flyweight |
| Age | 34 | 29 |
| Country | China | Brazil |
| Style | Striker | Taekwondo |
| UFC 332 | Main event | Main event |
UFC describes both fighters as dangerous strikers, making the matchup particularly interesting from a stand-up perspective. Wang has said she expects much of the contest to take place on the feet, while also acknowledging Silva’s footwork, distance control and kicking ability.
Wang Cong Fighting Style
Wang Cong is primarily known for her striking. Her background includes World Sanda and national Sanda competition, along with boxing and kickboxing.
UFC lists her as a striker and notes that she has won the WLF 56kg championship, Kunlun Fight 60kg championship and World Sanda championship. She also won a silver medal at the world boxing championships.
Her professional MMA victories include two knockouts, two submissions and six decisions. UFC records three first-round finishes among her wins.
Wang Cong and Valentina Shevchenko
One interesting part of Wang Cong’s combat-sports background is her previous victory over Valentina Shevchenko in a kickboxing bout.
According to UFC’s fighter profile, Wang defeated Shevchenko in Kunlun Fight in October 2015. UFC describes that opponent as the toughest fight of Wang’s career at that point.
The result is notable because Shevchenko later became a dominant UFC flyweight champion and held the title across two reigns.
What Is Wang Cong’s UFC Ranking?
Before UFC 332, Wang Cong was ranked No. 6 in the UFC women’s flyweight division, according to UFC’s official fighter profile. Natalia Silva was ranked No. 1.
The title opportunity represents a major step in Wang’s UFC career. She joined the promotion in 2024 and reached a championship fight after only six UFC appearances before the Natalia Silva bout.
Wang Cong Career Before UFC
Wang Cong did not enter the UFC without a striking résumé. Before becoming an MMA fighter, she competed in several combat sports, including kickboxing, Chinese-style kickboxing, boxing and Sanda.
UFC states that she began training for fighting in 2022 and later built her professional MMA career before reaching the UFC through Road to UFC. She submitted Paula Luna by guillotine choke in the first round during the Road to UFC tournament.
Her transition into MMA has been relatively rapid, eventually leading to a UFC championship opportunity against Natalia Silva.
Conclusion
Wang Cong is a 34-year-old Chinese female MMA fighter competing in the UFC women’s flyweight division. Nicknamed “The Joker,” she entered UFC 332 with a 10-1 professional record, including four consecutive UFC victories following the only MMA loss of her career to Gabriella Fernandes.
Her fight against Natalia Silva is particularly significant because the two are competing for the vacant UFC women’s flyweight championship. Silva entered with a 20-5-1 record and a 14-fight winning streak, while Wang brought a 10-1 record and a strong striking background.
For Wang Cong, the Natalia Silva fight represents her biggest opportunity yet to turn a rapid rise through the UFC flyweight division into championship success.
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