Before her highly anticipated matchup, Wang Cong transforms herself with a striking appearance: green hair, a white face, and a vivid red grin. While fans might think she's channeling Batman's infamous adversary, Cong clarifies that her persona is inspired by the joker playing card, symbolizing power.

The 34-year-old fighter, currently enjoying a four-fight win streak, claims this transformation allows her to "feel the fear" in her opponents. At UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on Saturday, she aims to instill that same fear in Natalia Silva, as they compete for the vacant flyweight world title.

Cong expresses her philosophy:

It means the most powerful card, so I want to be the most powerful. When I have paint on I feel crazy. It makes me perform better, it inspires me.

Her unique persona has left opponents bewildered during weigh-ins, and she often adopts the Joker alias on social media. Notable antics include tossing an imaginary coin and pretending to shoot a gun before her fight against Gabriella Fernandes in 2024, and gifting Tracy Cortez a pack of fake eyelashes prior to their encounter.

As for Silva, Cong acknowledges her opponent’s impressive credentials: Silva, 29, enters the fight on a 14-fight win streak across various promotions and is favored to win the title after Valentina Shevchenko vacated it due to injury. Cong recognizes Silva’s skill set, stating, "She's an incredible fighter, an eight-fight win streak in UFC, beaten three former champions, she has amazing footwork, distance control and kicks."

With the stakes high, fans eagerly await how Cong’s Joker persona will play out in the octagon.