Wang Cong addressed the story behind a fake eyelash gift following UFC 329 and used the moment to call for a rematch with Valentina Shevchenko. The Chinese fighter is eager to run things back with the former flyweight champion.
Wang Cong seized on an unexpected post-fight moment to make her intentions clear, using the story of a fake eyelash gift following UFC 329 on July 11 to publicly call out Valentina Shevchenko and demand a rematch with the women's flyweight champion.
The Chinese fighter, known as "The Joker," carries a 10-1-0 record and has established herself as one of the most active strikers in the division. At 34, Wang stands five-foot-six with a 65-inch reach and fights out of a southpaw stance. Her output numbers are striking — she lands 6.82 significant strikes per minute at an accuracy rate of 58 percent, figures that place her among the busiest and most precise fighters in the flyweight class.
Shevchenko, the reigning flyweight champion, remains one of the most decorated competitors in UFC history. The 38-year-old from Kyrgyzstan holds a 26-4-1 record and trains out of Tiger Muay Thai. Fighting southpaw at five-foot-five with a 66-inch reach, "Bullet" lands 3.14 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy and adds a credible wrestling dimension, averaging 2.62 takedowns per 15 minutes. She currently holds the division's top spot.
Why it matters
- Wang's elite striking volume at 6.82 significant strikes per minute represents a genuine style problem for any champion
- A rematch would carry significant divisional weight, with the belt directly on the line
- Both fighters are southpaws, guaranteeing an unconventional and technically layered matchup
- At 38, Shevchenko's timeline adds urgency to any high-profile challenge from the division's contenders
Saturday, July 11, 2026
