UFC newcomer Wang Cong will get her first bonus in any case.
After impressing on Highway to UFC, Cong (6-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) debuted at UFC on ESPN 62 within the first combat of the night time towards Victoria Leonardo. The ladies’s flyweight bout didn’t final lengthy.
China’s Cong crushed Leonardo (9-6 MMA, 1-4 UFC) with a devastating punch, ending the combat with a walkoff knockout in 62 seconds. Not solely did Cong impress along with her abilities within the cage, however she additionally stood out on the mic, stating she had no enterprise being the primary combat of the night time however as a substitute deserves a spot on the principle card.
That’s to not neglect that “The Joker” made waves on social media along with her faceoff at weigh-ins. She wore Joker-themed facepaint and advised Leonardo in English, “I’ll win. I’m loopy.” She then hand-mimed three pictures at her opponent earlier than strolling off.
Talking of bullets, she has a win over former UFC flyweight champion Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko in kickboxing, too.
Cong ticked all crucial containers in her debut, however was snubbed when bonuses have been introduced.
“Get up and discover out there is no such thing as a POTN,” Cong wrote on Instagram. “Subsequent combat you will notice extra spectacular end @ufc. Don’t play with Joker once more!”
UFC CEO Dana White was not current for UFC on ESPN 62, as he has typically skipped attending exhibits on the UFC Apex this 12 months. Nonetheless, he says he did see Cong’s combat and despatched her a reply she was delighted to learn.
“I used to be out of city and watch the combat @mystiqueboston on TV,” White replied on Instagram. “You seemed AMAZING. I’m including one other PON bonus for u. Congrats u get 50k.”
“I like you Dana,” Cong replied with a number of heart-eyed emojis.
One combat down, one bonus for “The Joker,” who’s actually somebody to keep watch over going ahead.
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