Wang Cong Embodies ‘The Joker’ Persona Ahead of UFC Macau Bout

In a spectacle befitting her nickname, Chinese mixed martial artist Wang Cong channeled the infamous comic book character ‘The Joker’ during the weigh-in for her upcoming fight against Gabriella Fernandes at UFC Fight Night in Macau, China. As the 32-year-old prepared to step into the octagon, her performance drew puzzled reactions from her Brazilian opponent.

Wang’s theatrical antics included mimicking the toss of an imaginary coin before pantomiming a gunshot, reminiscent of the iconic DC Comics villain. Gabriella Fernandes, 31, reacted with visible confusion at Wang’s showmanship, even exclaiming, «What?» at the unexpected display.

Wang Cong, undefeated in her professional career with a record of 6-0-0, has quickly made a name for herself in the UFC, boasting two first-round finishes. The flyweight fighter will enter the match with significant odds in her favor, opening at -670 against Fernandes, who holds a professional record of 9-3-0.

Both fighters, sharing identical measurements of 5’6″ in height and 125 lbs in weight, also have the same reach of 66 inches. Statistically, Wang appears to have an edge in striking, connecting on 7.07 significant strikes per minute with an accuracy of 59%, while Fernandes connects on 3.73 strikes per minute at a 49% accuracy rate. Additionally, Wang’s defensive capabilities see her absorbing only 0.73 significant strikes per minute compared to Fernandes’s 5.56.

On the undercard, English flyweight Lone’er Kavanagh is set to make his UFC debut against Peru’s Jose Ochoa. The event will be headlined by a bantamweight clash between Brazil’s Deiveson Figueiredo and Russia’s Petr Yan.

Among other anticipated matches is Shi Ming, aiming to add to her career tally with a fight against Feng Xiaocan, alongside the exciting bout of Deiveson Figueiredo facing off against Petr Yan. These matchups promise to deliver a night of thrilling action for MMA fans.

As the fighters prepare to step into the spotlight at the Galaxy Arena in Macau on November 23, 2024, fans await to see if Wang’s ‘Joker’ persona translates into a victorious performance inside the cage.