Joker persona helps Cong 'feel the fear' in opponents
Summary
Wang Cong, a Chinese MMA fighter known for her Joker-inspired face paint, will fight Natalia Silva for the vacant UFC flyweight title at UFC 332. Both fighters are on winning streaks, with Silva favored for the title, but Cong feels confident and ready to surprise her opponent.Key Facts
- Wang Cong has won 10 out of 11 professional MMA fights and is on a four-fight win streak.
- She wears green hair dye and Joker-style face paint to intimidate opponents and boost her performance.
- Cong will fight Natalia Silva for the vacant UFC flyweight championship in Salt Lake City.
- Silva is on a 14-fight win streak and is the UFC’s number one ranked flyweight.
- The title became vacant after Valentina Shevchenko was injured and had to give up the belt.
- Cong is ranked sixth but got the title shot because higher-ranked fighters are already booked or recently fought.
- This fight is the first women’s main event in the UFC since January 2025.
- If Cong wins, she will become only the second Chinese UFC champion after Zhang Weili.
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