Wang Cong believes history will repeat itself in the rematch with Valentina Shevchenko
During her media hype following her successful UFC debut, Wang Cong said she didn’t believe Valentina Shevchenko would get the upper hand over her if they fought again (via MMAJunkie).
“You only know that I beat Shevchenko in kickboxing,” Cong told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a post-fight press conference. “But you don’t know that I am the Sambo world champion, the boxing world champion and the kickboxing world champion. I think if you compare Valentina Shevchenko with me, she has more experience. But I took some time to compete in boxing. I think my punching power is better than hers. … If she accepts the fight, (I can beat her) anytime.”
In her professional MMA career, Cong has a perfect record of 6-0, with two knockouts and two submissions. The Chinese striker earned her spot on the UFC roster after defeating Paula Luna on the third season of “Road to UFC.”
It will be interesting to see if Cong can make a successful transition from kickboxing to MMA, similar to UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. If Cong is similarly successful, the women’s flyweight division could have its hands full in the near future.
