A lot of the names in this video might not mean much to casual viewers, but man… Bao Ligao, Li’s first coach is an absolute legend: world sanda champion, one of the first MMA fighters in China. One of the toughest fighters I’ve ever seen compete, and one of the true OG pioneers of the sport of MMA in China back when it was extremely unpopular to do it. It’s real cool to see the UFC acknowledging these guys now.
Great story. Sometimes it’s easy to forget about fighters like this that have been crawling and battling for years for these kinds of big opportunities. I also forgot about how big of a deal Li was for Chinese MMA at the time he started.
Seriously especially in asian culture how being a fighter is basically a dishonor to the family. Just like most cultures, they want you to work a stable 9-5 and live decently and being a fighter is basically worst than a janitor in Asia because MMA isnt even developed in China. Li truly followed his passion.
@@lesblase3667 Martial arts to them is more of a hobby and exercise. Not something you can use to make money. None of the martial arts thats popular in Asia would ever work in a fight. Except Karate which has been proven by machida and Wonderboy Thompson. Everything else is just bullshit.
@@lanceryderwilson8252 he probably will. I mean who's gunna stop him? Izzy? Chimaev would have his way with him on the ground. Usman? He can't even outwrestle a 155 khabib forget about chimaev.
Or in the case of Manny Pacquiao, a priest. Most great fighters do come from humble beginnings. So hard blue collar work or societal outcasts/outlaw is all they know. That’s the difference in privileges and available opportunities, there is no other back up plan. I love these kinds of origin stories tbh.
Because Chinese farmers are at the bottom of the tyrannic society, earning less than $2,000 one year, he mean MMA changed his entire life, more than any other fighter in the world.
I was so confused. I had to check four times to make sure Li's coach (Zhang Tiequan) was the same person they showed in the WEC clip. It's crazy how he used to be a featherweight.
I've been a HUGE fan for Chinese and Asian fighters in MMA, as there weren't many in the UFC when I started to watch. Li Jingliang, Zhang Weili, Song Yadong, Song Kenan, Kim Dong Hyun, Chan Sung Jung, Doo Ho Choi, and Yoshihiro Akiyama! Because of my Chinese heritage, I'm so happy to see Chinese and Asian fighters excel in MMA! So happy to see more and more recognition and credit given to more and more Asian fighters!
After his fight with Ponzinibio I started to watch his career and story, Man I'm Spanish and I love Ponzinibio but I can't hate Li Jingliang after watch how respectful and wholesome he is
Thank God atleast now, this phenomenal warrior is getting the attention and respect he very well deserves 👏 ❤ . Would be happy if he wins so that UFC could promote him more!
What makes him stand out is how humble and chill he seems even if he looks like a hardened dude, he doesn't flaunt and talk a big game like most other fighters. Seems like the type of dude that wouldn't let fame and wealth get to him and never forget where he comes from and you can just have a chill conversation with him. That's why I'm rooting for him
Well there was Neil Magny who called Khamzat before anybody did but they never went that way, he even kept calling him during and after Chimaev's Covid case.
@@CorvuAttani True, props to Magny. Honestly I'm surprised so many top guys aren't fighting Khamzat, I know he's not ranked but the guy had a lot of hype around him
What I love about UFC and UFC specifically: It really tries hard to give everyone a shot, an opportunity. Thank you. Win or lose for all fighters, UFC has my respect
everyone keeps saying that Khamzat is gonna outwrestle Li, but forgets that Li is a black belt in BJJ... and Khamzats probably not at 100% since he just recovered from sickness relatively recently..
@@nganthony8646 bjj blackbelt alone does not help too much against an elite wrestler. And having a black belt doesn't really tell much about your skill between the best because there are diffrent levels even between black belts
I hope he sheds light on the ongoing slavery, mass rape, and torture currently targeting the Uyghur ethnic minorities by the Chinese government. Need to bring awareness to this genocide.
We are so blessed to be fans of the greatest sport in the world!!! So many countries, so many unique stories. THE GLOBAL STAGE. Who will prove to be the best in hand to hand combat? Incredible
I understand Mandarin and the way Li Jingliang expresses himself is. pretty poetic, very eloquent guy with a lot of personality. Very under the radar fighter.
Finally. There is 1.4 billion humans in China and they have a long history with martial arts. Been waiting to see more Chinese fighters come to the UFC. Love from USA 😁
Li beats Chimaev on the feet, in fact he finished Chimaev on the feet. However Chimaev is primarily a grappler that submits guys, this is a big problem, because we saw Li nearly got submitted by merely Jake Mathews if you remember, Li doesn't have a great ground game. So if Chimaev tries to use nearly entirely wrestling, you nearly have to favour him. If he tries to however stand with Li and underrates Li's ability, I think Li will end up finishing Chimaev. I hope it's interesting at least, if Chimaev takes him down fast and submits him, that's kind of boring.
I didn't like him cause I'm a huge Ponzinibbio fan but in just a minute this guy became a thousend times more likeable. Looking forward forna great fight this weekend 💪
I do feel Li could be tough, he hits hard , there are some videos of him not tapping and surving round and winning it, I guess Li can wrestle too not sure how good that will be against khamzat but I won't underestimate Chinese wrestling. All I want to see some competitive matches this card. That's what I'm rooting.
Toughest test for khamzat. IF covid hasnt impaired khamzats skills at all and he finsihes him exactly like the last 3 fights then I think we need to see him.face a top 5. I really wanna know exactly where he is in regards to the top 5. At the minute he could be the next champ or a prodigy who falls off. Can't wait to find out which one.
Most of people underestimated him saying he will be absolutely defeated by Chimaev. But as he said: when you walk in the octagon, only your fist counts, no one else counts! Jingliang, keep working, we got faith in you, you will substantiate others are wrong!
It amazes me how many casuals have know idea who this guy is yet know who Khamzat is....Li is basically already a veteran at welterweight. He has 14 fights in the UFC and plenty of finishes. He is no joke. He is also pretty big for the weight class just like Khamzat. Should be an awesome fight!
I love is personality. I don't like Chinas politics and the way they treat their people, but other than that China is beautiful and full of life and love.
Chinese market $$$… UFC first and foremost a fight business. Top tier talent!!! Promos like these really brings u closer to the fighters and inspires. No matter what u do in life.
such a good film production for this piece. Honor the pioneers in China while promoting the future. Great piece. I wish both Li and Khamzat good luck this w/end.
When Khabib announced his retirement, I was a bit emotional watching him kneeling in the center of the octagon. I thought no praise is too much on this man, he deserves the name of GOAT in every respect, but the retirement is a big loss for the UFC and all the fans. Fortunately, we still have Khamzat Chimaev who seems to be the next Khabib. Li Jingliang is also a respectable martial artist. I can see his improvements after each fight. I don't know how much he has improved this time, nor how much Khamzat is affected by the Covid. Hard to say who eats who, but it will be a great match. Wish good health to both of them.
No wonder he's so strong, he's got that farm boy strength. I hope Li does well, he's a very good fighter and good dude too, he's got that international jetsetter superstar look when he's all suited up. Fights like it too. Khamzat Chimaev might not have that great of a chin, he has an awfully long neck. Dangerous dude though but so is Li. This is gonna be an excellent dust up!!
I think his strengths are also his weaknesses in a way. Because he's marching forward with his feet planted he can generate power but it also makes him a bit of an easy target. With just a little more head/foot movement I think he'd be almost unstoppable. He has a beautiful sense of timing and great shot selection, just a brutal puncher. Reminds me of GGG.
One reason he can get away with that also is because he has a absolute iron chin. More than once I’ve seen him eat a punch that would ko other fighters and he eats it like basically nothing
Zhang Tiequan is a Chinese MMA LEGEND. An inspiration to all Chinese fighters aspiring to fight professionally. UFC could at least write his name correctly in the title 🫤
![[ENG SUB] "A Conversation with Zhang Weili" | Post UFC292 In-Depth Interview](/img/1.gif)
A lot of the names in this video might not mean much to casual viewers, but man… Bao Ligao, Li’s first coach is an absolute legend: world sanda champion, one of the first MMA fighters in China. One of the toughest fighters I’ve ever seen compete, and one of the true OG pioneers of the sport of MMA in China back when it was extremely unpopular to do it. It’s real cool to see the UFC acknowledging these guys now.
@Shael Connen coaches are as much a champion as the fighters.
@Shael Connen 😂😂😂😂😂
Think u been in China too long m8, bao ligmao is a household name in the US
@Shael Connen man said ‘Harry testeas’ you made my night 💀
宝力高的实力确实很强，后来因为腿伤，他退役，非常可惜
Great story. Sometimes it’s easy to forget about fighters like this that have been crawling and battling for years for these kinds of big opportunities. I also forgot about how big of a deal Li was for Chinese MMA at the time he started.
Seriously especially in asian culture how being a fighter is basically a dishonor to the family. Just like most cultures, they want you to work a stable 9-5 and live decently and being a fighter is basically worst than a janitor in Asia because MMA isnt even developed in China. Li truly followed his passion.
@@Tkenny35 Yet China is pretty much ingrained in Mixed Martial Arts. Many people use to think Martial Arts = China
@@Tkenny35 funny how the mainland frowns upon it. Understandable though. No real need for it unless you love competing in Martial Arts.
@@lesblase3667 Martial arts to them is more of a hobby and exercise. Not something you can use to make money. None of the martial arts thats popular in Asia would ever work in a fight. Except Karate which has been proven by machida and Wonderboy Thompson. Everything else is just bullshit.
@@Tkenny35 Muay Thai? Judo? Jiu-Jitsu?
When it comes to promoting their fighters, the UFC is really a different breed. I can't wait for JingLiang vs Chimaev. It's gonna be a great bout.
*promoting the fighters they want you mean
Chimaev is just going to win
That card is stacked
@Cha Borz sure he will
@@lanceryderwilson8252 he probably will. I mean who's gunna stop him? Izzy? Chimaev would have his way with him on the ground. Usman? He can't even outwrestle a 155 khabib forget about chimaev.
He seems like a wholesome person. I'm rooting for him👍
Ya like when he gouged jake matthews eyes and now he has to wear glasses.
Yeah me too, Khamzat by TKO 1st round.
@@Kole777 His government made him do it if you know the CCP then you know & its why we fight against communism
@@Kole777 what you think that’s gonna make me not like him now?
@@Kole777 good that's savage
Every fighters: if I wasn’t a fighter, I might be in jail or be a gangster
Li: if I wasn’t a fighter I would be a farmer 👨🌾
khamzat said if he wasnt a fighter he would be a firefighter.
if i recall correctly makhachev said he would be a farmer if he wasnt fighting too.
Or in the case of Manny Pacquiao, a priest. Most great fighters do come from humble beginnings. So hard blue collar work or societal outcasts/outlaw is all they know. That’s the difference in privileges and available opportunities, there is no other back up plan. I love these kinds of origin stories tbh.
Because Chinese farmers are at the bottom of the tyrannic society, earning less than $2,000 one year, he mean MMA changed his entire life, more than any other fighter in the world.
@@nickcarpetcleaning1008 sure they don't make much but they also don't need to buy much. They're nearly completely self sustained so
I was so confused. I had to check four times to make sure Li's coach (Zhang Tiequan) was the same person they showed in the WEC clip. It's crazy how he used to be a featherweight.
It's those crazy Chinese genetics. Yeah he is comparable to Anthony Johnson making 170 lol.
Zhang tiequan vs jon tuck should’ve been fight of the night in his last ufc fight.
@@evan937 Can you explain this further? I do not understand
@@evan937 You know that the obesity rate in the United States is 38.2%, making it the fattest country in the world?
@@nl5455 Not hard to understand guy... he's massive now but used to be much smaller.
Li: i felt like a rookie
Also Li: licks blood off his wound
looooool savage
I've been a HUGE fan for Chinese and Asian fighters in MMA, as there weren't many in the UFC when I started to watch. Li Jingliang, Zhang Weili, Song Yadong, Song Kenan, Kim Dong Hyun, Chan Sung Jung, Doo Ho Choi, and Yoshihiro Akiyama! Because of my Chinese heritage, I'm so happy to see Chinese and Asian fighters excel in MMA! So happy to see more and more recognition and credit given to more and more Asian fighters!
As an Indonesian l always love to see any Asian fighter in the UFC
Hey don't forget, our fighter from Indonesia, Rudi Ahong Gunawan.
@@hashfiyama8575 yea but he doesn't compete internationally
Much respect!!!!!
Love his ethics. Can apply it to any job/profession and be great at what you do. Turned me into a fan.
After his fight with Ponzinibio I started to watch his career and story, Man I'm Spanish and I love Ponzinibio but I can't hate Li Jingliang after watch how respectful and wholesome he is
I like hearing the backstories of fighters like Li. Just shows you how far some people have to go
Thank you UFC for telling Li's story!! I enjoyed the video thoroughly!!
The Leech is an overall great guy and great fighter, tough as they come
That’s why those video are great we getting to know the person what they fight for love it they more then fighters in my opinion✊🏼
Makes you more excited about the fight, right?
@@valecious7552 yes get me lit for fight week
I love the lore videos on these fighters.
Thank God atleast now, this phenomenal warrior is getting the attention and respect he very well deserves 👏 ❤ . Would be happy if he wins so that UFC could promote him more!
What makes him stand out is how humble and chill he seems even if he looks like a hardened dude, he doesn't flaunt and talk a big game like most other fighters.
Seems like the type of dude that wouldn't let fame and wealth get to him and never forget where he comes from and you can just have a chill conversation with him. That's why I'm rooting for him
Eye gouges aside; this guy took the khamzat fight which nobody else was willing to take. I’m hoping for fireworks !
Well there was Neil Magny who called Khamzat before anybody did but they never went that way, he even kept calling him during and after Chimaev's Covid case.
@@CorvuAttani True, props to Magny. Honestly I'm surprised so many top guys aren't fighting Khamzat, I know he's not ranked but the guy had a lot of hype around him
Li will put up a better fight than most but ultimately I think chimaev is gonna get him outta there
Khamzat become pussycat when Luke Rockhold call him out
I like this man honest, hardworking, humble, and can throw down in the octagon. LETS GO LEECH💪🏾🇨🇳
What I love about UFC and UFC specifically: It really tries hard to give everyone a shot, an opportunity. Thank you. Win or lose for all fighters, UFC has my respect
Li is an absolute beast, exciting to watch and finishes fights. Look forward to seeing him progress.
“Li Jinga Ling” is an all American warrior- Joe Rogan
Li Jing Liang
Li jinga ling, Max Hollywood, Francis Guhknow, zeili whang and of course Jon Africa
@@hischam0698 Who the hell is Jon Africa
@@native00 😂😂you should ask schaub sometime
@@hischam0698 Dan ho Choiiii as well.
This was so bloody well made. Pumped for the fight.
Well that was heart warming. I hope he beats khamzat. Let's go li
Gonna get outwrestled bad in my opinion...
everyone keeps saying that Khamzat is gonna outwrestle Li, but forgets that Li is a black belt in BJJ... and Khamzats probably not at 100% since he just recovered from sickness relatively recently..
@Fedor Silva yeah I hope that we see the best version of Khamzat in there, though.
@@nganthony8646 Li will get completely ragdolled on the ground if u dont know this you are probably new to the sport
@@nganthony8646 bjj blackbelt alone does not help too much against an elite wrestler. And having a black belt doesn't really tell much about your skill between the best because there are diffrent levels even between black belts
I hope he sheds light on the ongoing slavery, mass rape, and torture currently targeting the Uyghur ethnic minorities by the Chinese government. Need to bring awareness to this genocide.
We are so blessed to be fans of the greatest sport in the world!!! So many countries, so many unique stories. THE GLOBAL STAGE. Who will prove to be the best in hand to hand combat? Incredible
a really fighter in the ring and life
Im still kinda mad at Li for what he did to my boy Ponzi, but i hope he wins. Seems like a cool dude
Lol I don't know what I'd rather have. A guy drop me, win, and walk away. Or a guy drop me, win, and feel bad and try to help me.
@@lambdalambdalambdaa tbf he had it coming
hes dirty with those eye pokes
@@madaxwayne I don't remember seeing a single eye poke against Li since it was a first round KO.
@@lambdalambdalambdaa not that fight but againt nelson he eyepoked the shitout of him
@@madaxwayne not Nelson, Jake Mathews
Not sure why people are counting this man out. He's got a lot of talent and big power in his hands--anything can happen.
For real, they are really underestimating him! His chin is insane too so its bound to be a great fight
I think it's because it will come down to Chimaev's wrestling
Now you know
Great fighter focus, i like this dude. Thanks UFC
Song Yadong is definitely someone to look out for also, great to see the Eastern fighters bringing their skills to the table!
Yeah can’t wait for the upcoming fight
Damn, this will be Jingliang's 15th UFC fight! I thought he had like 5-6 fights tops...
I understand Mandarin and the way Li Jingliang expresses himself is. pretty poetic, very eloquent guy with a lot of personality. Very under the radar fighter.
Would seem like a good guy aside for the eye gouging and biting he does whenever he's in a bad position, lol.
I have so much respect for his hard work, really. I hope he won't loose faith in himself after this loss.
He looks so badass.
Zhang Tiequan 张铁拳。iron fist Zhang. Pioneer of Chinese MMA
我不是中国人但特别佩服你的能力和吃苦，祝你一路顺利
I cannot wait for this fight my god
great promo, great insight into Jingliang. Love everything about this piece!
I LOVE LI'S PASSION. DUDE IS A SAVAGE
keep such videos coming
glad to see that Li deserves some attention
And now I'm invested. UFC is doing it right.
Cheering for you champ💪💪💪
This was amazingly produced. I’m rooting for you Leech
He's got a crazy side that will give him many opportunities in this fight 🔥 may the best man win 💪
love content like this. thanks UFC this guy is a beast
Finally. There is 1.4 billion humans in China and they have a long history with martial arts. Been waiting to see more Chinese fighters come to the UFC. Love from USA 😁
Ikr so much potential hope we will see more mma fighters from there mma is barely starting over there
Would love to see a UFC version of Country Vs City like we do here in NZ & AUS. Some Awesome fighters coming out of China
@Tony Soprano What's your point? Come one, stop spreading hate
@Tony Soprano The nerdiest Chinese would kick your ass.
absolutely sensational! Can't wait for this fight!
李景亮加油
I am happy the UFC is promoting him, now people won't call him a bum once Khamzat Chimaev beats him up
4:48 legend
Li beats Chimaev on the feet, in fact he finished Chimaev on the feet. However Chimaev is primarily a grappler that submits guys, this is a big problem, because we saw Li nearly got submitted by merely Jake Mathews if you remember, Li doesn't have a great ground game. So if Chimaev tries to use nearly entirely wrestling, you nearly have to favour him. If he tries to however stand with Li and underrates Li's ability, I think Li will end up finishing Chimaev.
I hope it's interesting at least, if Chimaev takes him down fast and submits him, that's kind of boring.
Li is a black belt bjj wym
Li is an another-level fighter from Asia
lets go Li
I didn't like him cause I'm a huge Ponzinibbio fan but in just a minute this guy became a thousend times more likeable. Looking forward forna great fight this weekend 💪
Respect 👍🏼 Bad ass dude
李景亮帶給我一種永不放棄的精神
放棄只會讓自己失敗
但只要擁有不放棄的精神就會成功
True martial arts in his soul
This was amazing 🙌🏾
The dark horse of the welterweight division man’s a beast
I did not know ge was such a motivational and interesting person 🙏
I do feel Li could be tough, he hits hard , there are some videos of him not tapping and surving round and winning it, I guess Li can wrestle too not sure how good that will be against khamzat but I won't underestimate Chinese wrestling. All I want to see some competitive matches this card. That's what I'm rooting.
Toughest test for khamzat. IF covid hasnt impaired khamzats skills at all and he finsihes him exactly like the last 3 fights then I think we need to see him.face a top 5. I really wanna know exactly where he is in regards to the top 5. At the minute he could be the next champ or a prodigy who falls off. Can't wait to find out which one.
It’s crazy how much of a betting underdog he is going into the fight with Khamzat. I might put a smal wager on him
Does it seem crazy now 😂
How much did you lose?
Hope you win Li
Awesome 👍
Im rooting for him
Most of people underestimated him saying he will be absolutely defeated by Chimaev. But as he said: when you walk in the octagon, only your fist counts, no one else counts! Jingliang, keep working, we got faith in you, you will substantiate others are wrong!
Li seems like a good person
STRIKING SKILLS🔥😲
It amazes me how many casuals have know idea who this guy is yet know who Khamzat is....Li is basically already a veteran at welterweight. He has 14 fights in the UFC and plenty of finishes. He is no joke. He is also pretty big for the weight class just like Khamzat. Should be an awesome fight!
I feel Li is well known because he's so recognisable. Khamzat obviously has hype because his performances have been unbelievable
@@walidb123 Khamzat fought bums
@@holeefuk9894 Li is not a bum so let's see what happens
I love is personality. I don't like Chinas politics and the way they treat their people, but other than that China is beautiful and full of life and love.
Well said, unfortunately the people have no control over the Government though
How a farmer got to this stage? Wonderful
Khamzat Chimaev had good last fight, I know he is a gangster but he ain't no Chinese gangster - Li Jingliang 🍷🥊🐐💯🎉🇨🇳🇸🇪
LOL - Li has no idea what he is dealing with.
Bruh this made me cry
I feel he's a little bit sloppy, but my wife is Chinese, so I have to support him hahah. Gonna be an EXCITING fight
I HOPE HE WINS ON UFC 267 ❗️❗️❗️
Rooting for li in this one. Want him to get the same outcome as charles oliveria. 2 fighters who never gave up and eventually became champions
Chinese market $$$… UFC first and foremost a fight business. Top tier talent!!! Promos like these really brings u closer to the fighters and inspires. No matter what u do in life.
Hate when crowds boo these fighters due to the recent events from China but blame the Gov't not the people
such a good film production for this piece. Honor the pioneers in China while promoting the future. Great piece. I wish both Li and Khamzat good luck this w/end.
Gotta love his style 🔥👊🏼
The leach got me here all pumped for this fight now. Made me actually believe he going to win it. May the best man win
When Khabib announced his retirement, I was a bit emotional watching him kneeling in the center of the octagon. I thought no praise is too much on this man, he deserves the name of GOAT in every respect, but the retirement is a big loss for the UFC and all the fans. Fortunately, we still have Khamzat Chimaev who seems to be the next Khabib. Li Jingliang is also a respectable martial artist. I can see his improvements after each fight. I don't know how much he has improved this time, nor how much Khamzat is affected by the Covid. Hard to say who eats who, but it will be a great match. Wish good health to both of them.
Khamzat: easy money brader
Comment section has been real quiet since 267
He will maul Li-Jing mark my words 😈
Khazmat is a beast and it looks like a sacrifice to me
✍️
Khamzat will walk through Jing
100% dear.
100% deer.
u cant deny li's will
What a beast! Very likable. Translation was on point as well. I’m feeling like Chimaev would beat him but I wish li the best too.
This guy beat santiago who was a potential title contender. Dont sleep on him
If Khamzat beats this guy then people should definitely start taking him seriously.
No wonder he's so strong, he's got that farm boy strength.
I hope Li does well, he's a very good fighter and good dude too, he's got that international jetsetter superstar look when he's all suited up. Fights like it too.
Khamzat Chimaev might not have that great of a chin, he has an awfully long neck. Dangerous dude though but so is Li. This is gonna be an excellent dust up!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@riosambunafa8338 The sad small things people do to feel good about themselves. Lmao!!
Andy wang- “that guys a warrior”
Kyoji Horiguchi will win the bantamweight two-group championship on December 4th.
One championship?
@@ashesofhopesinabonfireofdr6341 Bellator
@@valecious7552 good.
bellator is second league
great respectful fighter
Win or lose, Jingliang deserve more respect and honor. True warrior! But so underestimate
Amazing story 🥰
I think his strengths are also his weaknesses in a way. Because he's marching forward with his feet planted he can generate power but it also makes him a bit of an easy target. With just a little more head/foot movement I think he'd be almost unstoppable. He has a beautiful sense of timing and great shot selection, just a brutal puncher. Reminds me of GGG.
One reason he can get away with that also is because he has a absolute iron chin. More than once I’ve seen him eat a punch that would ko other fighters and he eats it like basically nothing
Zhang Tiequan is a Chinese MMA LEGEND. An inspiration to all Chinese fighters aspiring to fight professionally. UFC could at least write his name correctly in the title 🫤
He has an enourmous head