Wang Cong's 'Joker' Persona Aims to Unsettle Rivals Ahead of UFC 332 Title Fight
Wang Cong dismissed critics questioning her claim to a flyweight title shot against Natalia Silva at UFC 332.
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Wang Cong has dismissed critics who say she does not deserve to challenge Natalia Silva for the flyweight world title at UFC 332 on Saturday, according to the BBC.
The fighter has cultivated a Joker persona that she says helps her unsettle opponents, part of her approach heading into the high-profile title bout.
Questions over Wang's path to the title shot have circulated among critics, though the BBC report does not detail the specific grounds for that criticism beyond noting its existence.
The bout against Silva represents a significant opportunity for Wang to claim the flyweight world title, with the fight scheduled to feature prominently at UFC 332.
Further details on the build-up to the fight, including both fighters' recent records, were not included in the available report.
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