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‘The Joker’ Wang Cong Issues Statement On Shock UFC Macau Loss: ‘I Still Believe I Am The One’

UFC flyweight prospect Wang Cong is keeping her head high after a disappointing and surprising defeat on home soil this past weekend. Wang, a former world champion in sanda and ex-Kunlun Fight titleholder, announced her arrival on MMA’s biggest stage in a major way this past August following success on Road to UFC. “The Joker” […]

UFC flyweight prospect Wang Cong is keeping her head high after a disappointing and surprising defeat on home soil this past weekend.

Wang, a former world champion in sanda and ex-Kunlun Fight titleholder, announced her arrival on MMA’s biggest stage in a major way this past August following success on Road to UFC.

“The Joker” violently knocked out Victoria Leonardo on debut, and her previous kickboxing win over Valentina Shevchenko led to talk of a quick rise up the ladder at 125 pounds.

That script, however, was emphatically ripped up by Gabriella Fernandes, who headed to enemy territory to face Wang as a significant underdog on the main card of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Macau.

The Brazilian executed a memorable club-and-sub finish in round two, dealing a blow to the hype behind Wang and the perception of her chances of success inside the Octagon.

As if often the case when newcomers lose for the first time in the UFC, the defeat to Fernandes caused cries of “fraud checked” from some in the MMA community online. Wang, however, will not be deterred.

“Thanks for those who came out on Saturday night and fans supported me,” Wang wrote on Instagram. “This is the fight game, one mistake can cost you the match. But I’m good, no injuries and in good spirit. I still believe I’m the one ? without doubt. I will come back soon @ufc . Also congratulation @gabriella_tko , thank you for taking the fight. Hope you enjoy the China trip.?? #ufcmacau“

It remains to be seen what will come next for Wang, but the charismatic Chinese fighter will look to immediately return to winning ways when she makes the walk for the first time in 2025.

‘Hype Train Was Fun While It Lasted’ – Fans React As Gabriella Fernandes Club & Subs ‘The Joker’ In Major UFC Macau Upset

A fight that appeared to be a showcase for Wang Cong ended up being such for Gabriella Fernandes, as the Brazilian finished “The Joker” in a huge upset at UFC Macau. Cong looked sharp in the first round, landing strikes with crisp power while also stuffing a pair of takedown attempts from Fernandes. But the […]

A fight that appeared to be a showcase for Wang Cong ended up being such for Gabriella Fernandes, as the Brazilian finished “The Joker” in a huge upset at UFC Macau.

Cong looked sharp in the first round, landing strikes with crisp power while also stuffing a pair of takedown attempts from Fernandes. But the underdog brought her momentum to a quick halt in the middle of the second round.

Fernandes rocked her Chinese opponent with a head kick before landing a hook that dropped her again. She subsequently sunk in a rear-naked choke that left “The Joker” unconscious.

According to the ESPN broadcast, a Fernandes win via submission at UFC Macau had +3000 odds.

Gabriella Fernandes Pulls Off Major Submission Upset Of Wang Cong At UFC Macau

After defeating Paula Luna earlier this year on Road to UFC, Cong — who holds a kickboxing victory over Valentina Shevchenko — made her Octagon debut at UFC Vegas 96 in August, knocking out Victoria Leonardo in just 62 seconds.

Former LFA interim flyweight champion Fernandes, meanwhile, lost to Jasmine Jasudavicius and Tereza Bledá before a split decision win over Carli Judice earlier this year.

Wang Cong sends warning to Valentina Shevchenko after Noche UFC title win: ‘I’m coming’

Wang Cong sends warning to Valentina Shevchenko after Noche UFC title win: 'I'm coming'Former foe of newly-minted flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko has once more taken aim at the decorated favorite, with Wang…

Wang Cong sends warning to Valentina Shevchenko after Noche UFC title win: 'I'm coming'

Former foe of newly-minted flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko has once more taken aim at the decorated favorite, with Wang Cong warning the Krgysztan native she was “coming” for a title rematch sooner than later.

Shevchenko, who returned overnight in the co-main event of Noche UFC at the Las Vegas Sphere, managed to reclaim the undisputed flyweight throne in her trilogy clash with opponent, Alexa Grasso — showing off her immense wrestling and grappling skills en route to a one-sided unanimous decision win.

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And avenging a prior submission loss to the Mexican back in March of last year, Shevchenko — who took the defending champion the distance at last year’s Noche UFC premiere to a draw, managed to reclaim the flyweight crown to kickstart her second reign over the 125lbs pack.

Already receiving a warning from the above-mentioned Wang Cong — the Chinese contender made good on her Octagon debut earlier this year against Brazilian foe, Victoria Leonardo, turning in a Performance of the Night bonus in a one-sided first round knockout win in the opening minute of their Apex facility pairing.

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Wang Cong issues warning to Valentina Shevchenko after Noche UFC

On social media in the aftermath of Shevchenko’s win, Dailan native, Cong poked fun at the former — whom she holds a kickboxing win over, claiming she would work her way to the title in order to rematch her this time inside the Octagon.

Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko - Noche UFC Highlights

“@bulletvalentina congratulations champ,” Wang Cong posted on her official Instagram account. “Perfect game plan and execution. But I heard you were blaming the judges for our fight? Why so serious, I’m coming. @ufc #joker #wangcong #ufc306”

6-0 as a professional, Cong, 32, made her way to the Octagon off the back of a ‘Road to UFC’ first round submission win over Paula Luna in Shanghai.

Landing four stoppage wins during her short career in mixed martial arts, Cong also holds a unanimous judging win over Wu Yanan to boot.

Wang Cong on Valentina Shevchenko rematch: ‘I can beat her any time’

Wang Cong on Valentina Shevchenko rematch: 'I can beat her any time'While former undisputed flyweight titleholder, Valentina Shevchenko is gearing up for a title rematch return next month against Alexa…

Wang Cong on Valentina Shevchenko rematch: 'I can beat her any time'

While former undisputed flyweight titleholder, Valentina Shevchenko is gearing up for a title rematch return next month against Alexa Grasso in their trilogy clash at Noche UFC — a former kickboxing foe of the Krgysztan native, Wang Cong is confident of landing another win over the decorated striker if they share the Octagon down the line.

Cong, a former Kunlun Fight Legend of Mulan tournament victor, made her debut under the banner of the UFC over the course of this weekend on a Vegas 96 card, landing in the promotion with aplomb.

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Stopping Brazilian opponent, Victoria Leonardo, Cong landed a stunning opening round one-punch knockout win inside an opening minute — earning herself a Performance of the Night bonus to boot.

Entering the Octagon off the back of an impressive win during an appearance on ‘Road to UFC’, Cong had previously scored a unanimous decision win over former undisputed flyweight champion, Shevchenko back in 2016, over the course of three rounds.

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Wang Cong weighs up UFC rematch with former-foe, Valentina Shevchenko

And drawing obvious links to a rematch with Shevchenko under the banner of the promotion given their prior history outside of the Octagon — Cong remains confident of taking a second career win over the former champion in combat sports, claiming she would stop Shevchenko any time she likes.

Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko and more added to UFC 306

“You guys only know i beat (Valentina) Shevchenko in kickboxing,” Wang Cong told assembled media after her win at UFC Vegas 96. “But you don’t know I’m a sambo world champion, a boxing world champion, and a kickboxing world champion.”

“I think comparing Valentina Shevchenko to me is that she has more experience,” Wang Cong explained. “But I took some time to compete in boxing. I believe my striking is better than hers. If she takes the fight, [I can beat her] any time.”

For Shevchenko, the former flyweight champion takes on the above-mentioned, Grasso in the co-main event of Noche UFC next month — as part of a title fight doubleheader at the Las Vegas Sphere.

Watch: Wang Cong’s Viral One Punch Knockout in her UFC Debut

wang cong UFC KOChina’s Wang Cong took the MMA world by storm with her UFC debut. The MMA athlete, with a background…

wang cong UFC KO

China’s Wang Cong took the MMA world by storm with her UFC debut. The MMA athlete, with a background in kickboxing, was able to defeat her opponent with a single-punch knockout just sixty-two seconds into the bout.

Wang Cong Knockout

The Chinese-born Wang Cong won her last match in the Road to UFC series with a first-round submission. At UFC Vegas 96, she made her UFC debut and was able to earn a first-round knockout in just sixty-two seconds against Victoria Leonardo. Watch the Knockout:

The knockout has impressed MMA viewers all across the globe. UFC fans are excited for her future in the UFC.

‘The Joker’ Wang Cong is a veteran striker in the world of kickboxing. Throughout her kickboxing career, she has victories over notable athletes such as Sarel de Jong and Valentina Shevchenko. Plus, she has a draw against all-time great Tiffany van Soest. Wang Cong was also a world champion in Kunlun.

Since switching to MMA, she has gone a perfect 6-0 thus far, winning the majority of her fights by way of submission or KO/TKO. She wants to face Shevchenko in the UFC. After her most recent win, she said:

“I think if you compare Valentina Shevchenko to me, she has more experience, but I took some time to compete in boxing, and I believe my striking is better than her. If she takes a fight with me, I’ll fight her anytime.” [H/t MMAMania]

VIDEO: Debutant Wang Cong Kicks Off UFC Fight Night With Devastating One-Punch Knockout

Wang Cong brought a vicious beginning to UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho, as well as her Octagon career, thanks to a brutal knockout to claim victory in just 62 seconds in the card’s opening bout. With the win, Cong set the second-fastest knockout in UFC women’s flyweight history. The Chinese fighter connected with a […]

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Wang Cong brought a vicious beginning to UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho, as well as her Octagon career, thanks to a brutal knockout to claim victory in just 62 seconds in the card’s opening bout.

With the win, Cong set the second-fastest knockout in UFC women’s flyweight history.

The Chinese fighter connected with a solid one-two, which saw a right cross connect on the button and drop opponent Victoria Leonardo in vicious fashion.

Wang Cong Drops Victoria Leonardo In Just One Minute With Strong Right Hand

This was Wang’s first win since defeating Paula Luna on Road to UFC this past May.

She made her professional MMA debut in 2022, competing for promotions such as UAE Warriors and Kunlun Fighting World Championship while going 4-0 with two finishes.

Leonardo, meanwhile, has now lost four of five since earning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2020.

Saturday’s event will be headlined by a crucial middleweight contest between former title challenger Jared Cannonier and the fast-charging Caio Borralho. Elsewhere, the likes of Neil Magny and Angela Hill will make the walk to the Octagon.

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