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Jingliang Li looks forward to the UFC’s growth in China — VIDEO

Jingliang Li looks forward to the UFC's growth in China (Heidi Fang)
By HEIDI FANG LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
July 4, 2016 - 7:58 pm
 

One of four Chinese fighters currently signed to the UFC, Jingliang “The Leech” Li, discusses the growth of MMA in Asia and what it means to him to compete during International Fight Week. Li has been preparing for his bout at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas.

To date, Li holds a 2-2 record in the UFC. On July 8, he’ll face Anton Zafir at The Ultimate Fighter season 23 Finale at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

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