Rising UFC star Wang Cong has been awarded a $50,000 performance bonus by president Dana White, despite initially being overlooked for the bonus.
Cong, a Chinese martial artist with a formidable kickboxing background, made her highly anticipated UFC debut on the preliminary card of this past weekend’s UFC on ESPN event. In a dominant display, she knocked out her opponent, Victoria Leonardo, in just over a minute, delivering one of the most impressive finishes of the night.
However, the UFC matchmakers initially failed to recognize Cong’s achievement, handing out the performance bonuses to other fighters on the card. Displeased with the oversight, Cong took to social media to express her disappointment, vowing to deliver even more spectacular finishes in the future.
White, who was not in attendance at the event, took note of Cong’s angry post and acted swiftly to rectify the situation. In a message posted on Cong’s Instagram, the UFC president acknowledged her outstanding performance and announced that he was adding a $50,000 bonus to her earnings.
“I was out of town and watched the fight on TV,” White wrote. “You looked AMAZING. I’m adding another bonus for you. Congrats, you get $50,000.”
Cong was elated by the news, responding with a heartfelt message: “I love you, Dana.”
The 27-year-old Chinese star has already made a name for herself in the combat sports world, holding a victory over the legendary Valentina Shevchenko in a kickboxing match back in 2015. Now, with her impressive UFC debut and the unexpected bonus, Cong is poised to make an even bigger impact in the promotion.
As she continues her journey in the UFC, Cong has made it clear that she has her sights set on the top of the women’s flyweight division, even targeting a potential matchup with the reigning champion, Shevchenko. With her striking prowess and newfound momentum, Cong is undoubtedly a rising star to watch in the coming months and years.e. White, who was not in attendance at the event, took note of Cong’s angry post and acted swiftly to rectify the situation.
ONE PUNCH KO FOR WANG CONG
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In a message posted on Cong’s Instagram, the UFC president acknowledged her outstanding performance and announced that he was adding a $50,000 bonus to her earnings. “I was out of town and watched the fight on TV,” White wrote. “You looked AMAZING. I’m adding another bonus for you. Congrats, you get $50,000.” Cong was elated by the news, responding with a heartfelt message: “I love you, Dana.” The 27-year-old Chinese fighter has already made a name for herself in the combat sports world, holding a victory over the legendary Valentina Shevchenko in a kickboxing match back in 2015.
Now, with her impressive UFC debut and the unexpected bonus, Cong is poised to make an even bigger impact in the promotion.
