Wang Cong discusses victory over Valentina Shevchenko ahead of UFC 332
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Ahead of UFC 332 on October 3, Wang Cong reflected on her 2015 victory over Valentina Shevchenko at Kunlun Fight 33. Cong took the fight on just nine days’ notice and won by unanimous decision, capturing the Kunlun Fight women’s lightweight title. She explained that she initially underestimated Shevchenko's reputation in the kickboxing circuit. With Cong on a four-fight win streak and Shevchenko recovering from injuries, the upcoming title fight against Natalia Silva carries significant stakes. A potential rematch with Shevchenko could be in play if Cong wins.
- •Wang Cong defeated Valentina Shevchenko in 2015 on short notice
- •Cong won the Kunlun Fight women’s lightweight title with that victory
- •Cong faces Natalia Silva for the vacant UFC flyweight title at UFC 332
- •Silva enters the fight on a 14-fight winning streak
- •A win for Cong could set up a rematch with Shevchenko
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Wang Cong Recalls Shocking Valentina Shevchenko at Kunlun Fight 33 on 9 Days’ Notice
"Ahead of her UFC 332 flyweight title fight, Wang Cong weighs in on her win over Valentina Shevchenko at Kunlun Fight 33 in October 2015.
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