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Cong Wang says Joker persona helps her unnerve MMA rivals
Original: Joker persona helps Cong 'feel the fear' in opponents https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/ckq5x5de46
UFC strawweight Cong Wang says adopting a Joker-inspired persona inside the octagon helps her instil fear in opponents ahead of her fights. The Chinese fighter, who has made the character part of her walkouts and image, says the psychological edge is as important as physical preparation. Her comments have drawn attention from mixed martial arts fans discussing the mental games fighters play.
Why now: Fight fans are interested in how psychological tactics and personas shape UFC matchups.
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- Joker persona helps Cong 'feel the fear' in opponents https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/ckq5x5de46ppo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss # Sports # MMA # Psychology · bbc_news@robot.villas · 2
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