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The internet has been captivated by Moo Deng, a playful and pudgy baby hippopotamus in Thailand. Her videos of frolicking in water and enjoying belly rubs from her keeper have gone viral, making her a global sensation.
The Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, where Moo Deng resides, has seen a surge in attendance due to her popularity. To join in on the Moo Deng meme frenzy, the UFC recently posted an edited image of a UFC cage with a cutout of the viral hippo, jokingly announcing her as a new fighter.
Fans quickly reacted to the post with humor and enthusiasm.
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One fan suggested that Moo Deng should fight Tom Aspinall for the heavyweight strap, while another joked that she should headline UFC 310. Some fans even went so far as to say that Moo Deng is more interesting than reigning UFC welterweight champ Belal Muhammad.
"He's fighting Tom Aspinall for the strap"
"Now we know who’s headlining UFC310 🦛"
"More interesting than Belal Muhammad"
Check out some of the fan reactions below:
UFC announces new fights for Macau Fight Night event
The UFC has announced several exciting additions to its upcoming event in Macau, UFC Fight Night 248. The event, scheduled for Nov. 23 at Galaxy Arena, is headlined by a highly anticipated bantamweight matchup between former champions Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo.
Among the newly announced fights is a top-ranked women's strawweight bout between Yan Xiaonan and Tabatha Ricci. Xiaonan, a former title challenger, is looking to bounce back from a loss to Zhang Weili, while Ricci enters the fight on a two-fight winning streak.
Another high-profile matchup features former light heavyweight title challenger Volkan Oezdemir taking on Carlos Ulberg. Both fighters are riding two-fight winning streaks and are expected to deliver an explosive contest.
Additionally, Wang Cong will make her return to the UFC against Gabriella Fernandes. Cong's impressive debut against Victoria Leonardo has generated a lot of buzz, and she is seen as a potential rising star in the women's flyweight division.
