Li Jingliang was born on March 20, 1988, in Xinjiang, China. Li “The Leech” Jingliang was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 36 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the welterweight division. He made his Octagon debut 3,624 days ago, on May 24, 2014. Jingliang trains at China Top Team.
When is Li Jingliang’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵
Name |
Li Jingliang |
Nickname |
“The Leech” |
Date of Birth |
March 20, 1988 |
Age |
36 |
Birthplace |
Xinjiang, China |
Birth Sign |
Pisces |
Height |
6' 0" (1.83 m) |
Weight |
170 lbs (77 kg) |
Reach |
71.5″ |
Leg Reach |
40.5″ |
Stance |
Orthodox |
Style |
Boxing |
As of April 2024, Li Jingliang’s pro record is 19-8-0, with 10 of those wins coming by knockout, 4 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Jingliang has fought in over 27 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 7 months ago against Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson. The fight was on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Li Jingliang by Decision (Split) in round 3 at 5:00.
Fun fact: On the day Li was born, "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more fun Li Jingliang birthday facts.
Li Jingliang’s next fight: PENDING
We will answer the most frequently asked questions about Li Jingliang below.
Career & History
In the more recent chapter of his fighting career, Li Jingliang faced Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 279 on September 10, 2022, but didn’t come out on top, losing by a split decision after a tough three rounds. Before that setback, he showcased his power at UFC on ABC on July 16, 2022, by stopping Muslim Salikhov with strikes in the second round, proving his striking skills remain a formidable force.
Going a bit further back, on October 30, 2021, at UFC 267, Li encountered a challenge against the rising star Khamzat Chimaev, who managed to secure a win with a rear naked choke in the first round. Earlier that year, at UFC on ABC on January 16, Li delivered an impressive performance, knocking out Santiago Ponzinibbio in the first round, a highlight-reel finish that added to his reputation as a knockout artist.
In 2020, Li Jingliang found himself on the wrong side of the judges’ scorecards at UFC 248 on March 7, where Neil Magny was awarded a unanimous decision win after three rounds of battle. However, Li bounced back later that year on August 31 at a UFC Fight Night, when he stopped Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos with strikes mere seconds before the final bell of the third round.
Li’s fight history includes a mix of emphatic knockouts and tough decisions. For instance, he earned a unanimous decision victory over Daichi Abe on June 23, 2018, at a UFC Fight Night, but faced defeat by unanimous decision against Jake Matthews at UFC 221 on February 11, 2018. His knockout power was on full display when he finished Zak Ottow with strikes in the first round at a UFC Fight Night on November 25, 2017, and he continued this trend with a decisive win over Frank Camacho by unanimous decision on June 17, 2017.
Li Jingliang height and weight
Li Jingliang’s height is 6' 0" (1.83 m). He fights in the welterweight division. Fighters who fight in the welterweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.
Li Jingliang net worth
Li Jingliang’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many top-level fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Li Jingliang’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.
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How old is Li Jingliang?
Li Jingliang’s age is 36 years old. He was born on Sunday, March 20, 1988. Li is turning 37 years old in .
Where is Li Jingliang from?
Li Jingliang was born in Xinjiang, China.
What is Li Jingliang’s reach?
Li Jingliang’s reach is 71.5″ and leg reach is 40.5″.
Where does Li Jingliang rain?
Li Jingliang trains at China Top Team.
Who is Li Jingliang dating now?
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Li Jingliang facts
1. Li Jingliang’s birth sign is Pisces.
2. He was born in the Year of the Dragon.
3. Li’s next birthday is in
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4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Li Jingliang was born in Millennials Generation (1988).
6. Jingliang’s life path number is 4.
7. His ruling planet is Neptune.
8. Li Jingliang’s birth flower is Daffodil.
9. His birthstone is Aquamarine.
10. Jingliang has been alive for 13,185 days or 316,459 hours.
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