Rafael dos Anjos9. Sick Paul Never Should Have Fought Fury. He won rounds 1 and 2 clearly, 3rd was close. Editor Note: This article was published prior to the UFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson event change. Bruce Buffer does the official introduction and we are ready to go. Zhang Weili3. A fighter can appear in more than one weight division at a time. Venue & Location: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas, Nevada) Matt Schnell9. Holland is the higher profile of the two and has his reputation at stake against Rodriguez. Li shows some good movement to avoid jabs. Li keeps catching DR in counters as we are down to 3 minutes in this round. Beneil Dariush7. Who will continue the winning streak after so much distraction and chaos? Ferguson showed flashes of the fighter he once was against Michael Chandler in May. And how exactly does each fight end? Jingliang was supposed to face Tony Ferguson in a welterweight in the co-main event. Alexa Grasso6. Daniel Rodriguez record His opponent, Daniel Rodriguez, has an official record of 16-2-0 ( 75% finishing rate) and he entered as the No.29 in the welterweight division. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. Talia Santos3. Li Jingliang 's UFC 279 fight week couldn't have gone much worse. Julia Avila15. You can expect these rankings to change around this time next week, particularly in the bantamweight division, following the UFC Vegas 60: Sandhagen vs. Song mixed martial arts (MMA) event scheduled for this Sat. night (Sept. 17, 2022) on ESPN+ from APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rodriguez landed more than 50 jabs throughout the fight. Irene Aldana comemora sua vitria no UFC 264. Darren Till10. She is good about digging underhooks when pressed up against the fence and getting back to peppering her opponent with shots. Who wins Diaz vs. Chimaev? At first glance, there's a . This is my second fight taken on 24 hours notice. What It Means: Chimaev is an absolute beast of a fighter. "The Leech" is a hard-hitting welterweight with defensive susceptibilities that have prevented him from breaking through to elite status. As well as being an excellent striker, the Chinese fighter mixes in takedowns quite well. The UFC welterweight defeated Li Jingliang in a split decision on the main card of Saturday's UFC 279. 9 spot. September 11, 2022, 12:06 AM in UFC 0 (images via Twitter) Li Jingliang and Daniel Rodriguez had a very chaotic last few days! Li Jingliang vs Daniel Rodriguez is one of the rearranged bouts at UFC 279 PPV on the main card at 180 lbs catchweight. 180 lbs | Pro MMA Daniel Rodriguez defeats Jingliang Li via 3 Round Decision Rodriguez Decision Round 3 Daniel Rodriguez Jingliang Li "D-Rod" "The Leech" Bout Information Event: UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson 1. Round 3: DR is pushing Li towards the cage but Li brings it back to the middle with his shots. Jingliang was supposed to face Tony Ferguson in a welterweight in the co-main event. Tony Ferguson -4, 1. Jingliang landed a trio of punches and continued to find success with his striking in the early minutes of the round. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC), Key Stats: 7.89 strikes landed per minute (2nd all-time), +3.59 striking differential (5th all-time), 3.23 takedowns per 15 minutes, RELATED:Khamzat Chimaev Not Here To Be A Normal Fighter. What to Look For in the Fight: Chiasson is one to come out with heavy pressure right away, and although her striking is good, her best path to victory is to grapple with Aldana and take away the knockout threat the Mexican possesses. Daniel Rodriguez is a 35-year-old American fighter from California with a professional MMA record detailing 16 wins against two defeats. Anthony Smith6. UFC 279:Daniel Rodriguez defeated Li Jingliang. Unfortunately, a vicious second-round KO (and an adjacent four-fight losing streak) further reinforced the narrative that Ferguson is nearing the end of an exhilarating career. Volkan Oezdemir9. (Photo by Zac Pacleb), Key Stats: 40.4% control time percentage (6th all-time among WBW), +2.16 striking differential (2nd all-time among WBW), 2.1 strikes absorbed per minute (2nd all-time among WBW. All Rights Reserved. You just go in there and handle business, said Rodriguez. Nassourdine Imavov13. Stephen Thompson8. Jingliang was alternating stances as he looked to confuse Rodriguez. [SPOILER] Jingliang Li vs. Daniel Rodriguez : r/MMA 1.5K votes, 772 comments. With his victory, Rodriguez has won four in a row and improved to 17-2. It was a competitive bout, but some people criticized the scoring of the fight - including. A jab from DR. Li catches the leg again and is able to take him down. Lauren Murphy4. The co-main event features two fighters outside of the top 10. Miesha Tate -113. Johnny Walker +212. Colby Covington3. Ryan Spann13. Near the end of the first round,Jingliang dropped Rodriguez with a leg kick. Petr Yan2. Dricus Du Plessis14. Dominick Reyes8. Sara McMann9. Daniel Rodriguez defeatedLi Jingliang via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), atUFC 279 on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, live from T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas, NV. 7 First Round Finishes Last fight 279 Win Jingliang vs Rodriguez Sep. 10, 2022 Watch Replay Recap View Fight History UFC Spotlight Li Jingliang Post-Fight Interview | UFC Fight Night:. DR misses a high kick. Manel Kape13. There really is no preparation. The two fighters continued to trade kicks and punches throughout the round. Nina Nunes10. Vicente Luque11. Nate Diaz reacts to his victory over Conor McGregor of Ireland in their welterweight bout during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Some exchange between them. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Ferguson showed flashes of the fighter he once was against Michael Chandler in May. Pannie Kianzad10. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Li catches a kick but could not do anything on it. DR hits a jab. Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This is the UFC 279 live blog for Li Jingliang. His entrance music does not start until he is halfway out. Norma Dumont. T.J. Dillashaw3. Curtis Blaydes4. Li Jingliang . The guy steps up by fighting a guy 10 pounds heavier then gets absolutely robbed. Charles Oliveira4. Max Holloway2. This one should be fun for as long as it lasts. Footwork is key in this matchup, and although both men identify as strikers, theyll be hard pressed to get each other out of their game early, as neither has suffered a professional knockout. Alexander Volkov9. Arman Tsarukyan11. The bell rings before he could do anything. While Li was originally booked to fight Tony Ferguson in the co-main event of the PPV, Daniel was preparing to take on Kevin Holland. Jack Hermansson9. DR hits an inside kick. Paul Craig +110. Yan Xiaonan15. Merab Dvalishvili4. Virna Jandiroba12. Jingliang also bought a fancy new suit for the UFC 279 press conference but never got to show it off, since Chimaev was part of a backstage kerfuffle that led the cancelation of the pre-fight presser. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The two fighters came out throwing in the first minute. When he is on top, he is vicious with ground-and-pound and seems to portray a particular enjoyment in letting his hands go with malicious intent. It was a decision that even UFC president Dana White thought went the wrong way. DR hits a kick to his thighs. Daniel Rodriguez . Lina Lansberg -114. Rodriguez is back to his feet quickly. Alexandre Pantoja3. Taila Santos13. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Alex Caceres, 1. Jingliang vs Rodriguez: Fight Breakdown. Please visit gambleaware.co.uk or gamcare.org.uk for guidelines on responsible gaming. Soccer Horse Racing More Boxing/MMA Daniel Rodriguez vs. Li Jingliang Odds: Rodriguez Given 62% Chance to Defeat Jingliang at UFC 279 Due to the circumstances of Khamzat Chimaev not making weight for his main event fight with Nate Diaz a snowball effect has changed the main card for UFC 279. Li Jingliang vs. Daniel Rodriguez Odds Daniel Rodriguez also comes into this bout with a win over Kevin Lee earlier this year. Rodriguez pushed forward to start the third round. Marlon Vera6. He counters a calf kick with a punch. Honorable mentions: Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson, Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cutelaba. Manage Settings Askar Askarov5. What It Means: Aldana is a powerful, smooth striker who leans toward a boxing base. Sep 10, 2022, 03:54 PM EDT Download App After their original opponents were rebooked, Li Jingliang now meets Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 279. Petr Yan +114. Rodriguez landed a strong counter and started pushing forward again, continuing to find success with his jab. In terms of a skill-for-skill matchup, Diaz presents a tricky challenge given his jiu jitsu if Chimaev dives in recklessly, but Borz did navigate Burns guard well enough. Kai Kara France4. Li Jingliang of China reacts after his knockout victory over Santiago Ponzinibbio of Argentina in a welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 17, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. She has a good clinch and wrestles along the fence well. DR hits outside kicks. That said, Holland is better about imposing his frame and length at 170, and he can become a puzzle of limbs to navigate for smaller opponents. What It Means: Diaz is a fighters fighter who is as comfortable in brawls and technical affairs as anyone on the roster. Note: Thiago Santos recently parted ways with UFC, opening up the No. At UFC 279, held inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas . Mackenzie Dern14. Rafael Fiziev8. Li hits a punch behind the ears. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC), Key Stats: 8 KO/TKO wins (tied 2nd all-time among WW), 10 knockdowns landed (tied 3rd all-time among WW), 1.27 takedowns per 15 minutes. DR hits a punch as Li was trying to sneak one in. Chiasson keeps a high pace and has good footwork that allows her to cut off the cage and keep her opponent against the fence. Li with a couple of punches as 100 seconds are gone. Sean Strickland8. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Daniel Rodriguez boots Li Jingliang from welterweight Top 15 in latest UFC rankings update, Chin-Tapping Chandler Wont Do As Hes Told. Round 2: Li hits outside calf kicks. Jingliang and Rodriguez were not originally scheduled to fight at UFC 279. Kamaru Usman5. Sean OMalley14. (T) Irene Aldana *NR, 1. Jorge Masvidal10. Justin Gaethje4. Charles Oliveira2. Daniel Rodriguez makes his way out. Mackenzie Dern6. Rodriguez was facing Kevin Holland before, but has to prepare for a new opponent in a matter of hours. LI JINGLIANG VS DANIEL RODRIGUEZ LOWDOWN Daniel Rodriguez (16-2) comes into this hastily rearranged fight against Li Jingliang (19-7) having seen his clash with Kevin Holland fall through. Jan Blachowicz3. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. UFC 279 is headlined by two of UFC's most popular active fighters in Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz. "This is my second. 27 of 62 34 of 79 43% 43% 10 of 41 25 of 68 10 of 13 6 of 8 7 of 8 3 of 3 27 of 62 34 of 79 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 0 Significant Strikes Li Jingliang Daniel Rodriguez Landed by target Avg. Macy Chiasson trains at the UFC Performance Institute on July 21, 2021. Michelle Waterson13. Dawodu's knockout power has not translated from the regional scene to the UFC, but his striking acumen has stifled six of his eight UFC opponents. DR goes for an uppercut on body. Rob Font 8. 50% High . Yair Rodriguez3. Ketlen Vieira3. Alexander Volkanovski2. Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez should be a barnburner and Tony Ferguson will be flocked by feverish fan support. On the feet, he has fundamental striking but kind of freaky power that doesnt necessarily require him to wind up much. Azamat Murzakanov *NR. Li Jingliang of China reacts after his knockout victory over Santiago Ponzinibbio of Argentina in a welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on. The 180-pound catchweight fight is part of the PPV main card. Ricky Simon12. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Between Ferguson being a fan favorite and a combined 18 performance bonuses shared between the two fighters, this should be a rollercoaster. Chimaev and Irene Aldana are the only two fighters from top-to-bottom with a single-digit ranking next to their names. Holland and Rodriguez are rough, rugged and raw fighters who talk trash and (usually) back it up. The two fighters continued to trade strikes and leg kicks. Chris Daukaus12. His aggression is a bit striking at first, whether hes throwing hands or diving in for a takedown. Rodriguez continued to find success with his jab. Rodriguez held a clear size advantage whileJingliang had an obvious speed advantage. Please confirm the wagering regulations in your jurisdiction as they vary from state to state, province to province and country to country. Li counters with a swing. Li Jingliang walks out now. Rodriguez is 6-1 in the Octagon with three finishes, plus wins over Kevin Lee, Dwight Grant and Means. Jack Shore, 1. Deiveson Figueiredo10. Sean Zerillo explains why and how he's waiting to live bet this clash of strikers. Movsar Evloev14. Glover Teixeira2. Amir Albazi +110. Jingliang was originally supposed to fight Tony Ferguson in a welterweight fight. The site is not associated with nor is it endorsed by any professional or collegiate league, association or team. He is almost always in his opponents face, throwing punches, front kicks, elbows, knees and anything else his mind can come up with to swarm his opponent. Serghei Spivac13. Jim Crute +115. UFC Booking Four More Fall Events At The APEX. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? However, he has agreed to be shifted to one bout earlier and onto 180 lbs catchweight despite making 170 lbs for welterweight. Li reaches out for a punch but DR counters with more jabs. Stipe Miocic3. Holly Holm10. Tagir Ulanbekov, 1. Li is the step down in competition that Ferguson needs; however, it comes up one weight class. Max Holloway -113. 2.3M subscribers in the MMA community. Li enters this fight with a 19-7 record and has won 53 percent of his fights by knockout. Calvin Kattar6. The bell rings before Li could hit a high knee. He has a quick jab, and he is good about countering shots, as well. Chimaev vs. Diaz is admittedly top-heavy. If her opponent gets back to their feet, shell strike with them while mixing up her targets well before initiating another grappling exchange. He follows up with a combo. DR counters with more jabs. Erin Blanchfield14. The welterweight Leech got caught up in the UFC 279 weight-cutting drama orchestrated by Khamzat Chimaev and was pulled from his Tony Ferguson bout in favor of a showdown opposite the heavier Daniel Rodriguez, who was preparing for a catchweight bout against Kevin Holland. Jon Jones +112. Li catches another kick and hits a low kick to trip Rodriguez. Aljamain Sterling8. Amanda Ribas11. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. newsletter, Leech Sounds Off After Controversial Loss At UFC 279, UFC 279 Presser Fiasco Under NAC Investigation, UFC 279 live stream updates, video highlights, fight results | Diaz vs. Ferguson, Rodriguez Boots Leech From Welterweight Top 15, UFC Anniversary Limited Edition Fight Glove, Aljamain Sterling Authentic Walkout Jersey, Jones Would Fight Fury Any Day Of The Damn Week, Fresh Meat! Cory Sandhagen5. Aldana is also particularly difficult to take down due to her strength and good technique. Note: (+/- = movement in rankings, T = tie, *NR = Not previously ranked). Ferguson will fight with the same pace and pressure no matter what, so how The Leech earns respect from Ferguson and gets his back off the cage is crucial. Smh Jack Tefner 8 months ago Alex K Lee of MMAFighting called this "not a robbery" -- pull his credentials Visit SportsLine now to get detailed picks on every fight at UFC 279, all from the incomparable expert who's up more than $13,000 on MMA in the past three years, and find out. Jessica Andrade5. Tai Tuivasa5. Alexander Romanov vs Blagoy Ivanov in Work for UFC Vegas 76, Stephen Erceg Debut Now Set for UFC 289 vs David Dvorak after Schnell Pulls Out, Priscila Cachoeira vs Joanne Wood Set for UFC 291, Austin Lingo vs Melquizael Costa In Work for UFC Vegas 77. DR replies with a swing. Viviane Araujo7. Order UFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson|Get Your Tickets Here. Jeffrey Molina14. He lands at a rate of 4.39 strikes and absorbs 3.66 strikes per minute. Kevin Holland exits the cage after defeating Tim Means in their welterweight fight at the UFC Fight Night event at Moody Center on June 18, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Bryce Mitchell10. Maycee Barber +111. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. However, hes a real standout when it comes to grappling. New opponent new opponent[ @LiJingliangUFC @DRodUFC | #UFC279 ] pic.twitter.com/GizgeBTzrP. Tecia Torres8. An inside leg kick from Li. Its been a rough couple of days for Li Jingliang. Andrea Lee10. Back and forth action with much more urgency but nothing hard lands. Continue with Recommended Cookies. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. DR catches Lis leg but could not capitalize. (Foto por Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC), Key Stats: 5.61 strikes landed per minute (4th all-time among WBW), 61% significant strike defense (4th all-time among WBW), 84.4% takedown defense (3rd all-time among WBW), Check Out Everything That's Happening In The Bantamweight Division. Li Jingliang has bounced back from his loss to Khamzat Chimaev last year with a win over Muslim Salikhov. Li is the step down in competition that Ferguson needs; however, it comes up one weight class. Cynthia Calvillo13. The first of the three shuffled bouts on the UFC 279 PPV main card witnessed Daniel Rodriguez squeak by the promotion's #14 ranked welterweight, Jingliang Li, with a split decision. Jared Cannonier3. DR hits a high kick. If you're trapped on an island and had to choose a handful of fights you couldn't live without, what would you choose, Go Through All Of The Heavyweight Title Winners In UFC History, UFC Bantamweight Irene Aldana Knows A Thrilling Victory Over Macy Chiasson At UFC 279 Could Launch Her Into The Title, Check Out The Latest Episode Of UFC Unfiltered, Our 30th Anniversary Celebration Will Make This IFW The Biggest And Best Yet, UFC President Dana White Released A Video Revealing News Regarding Two Summer Pay-Per-Views, Use Significant Stats To Preview Some Of The Top Match-Ups On UFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson, By Zac Pacleb, on Twitter @ZacPacleb Excuses?! Shavkat Rakhmonov12. Ketlen Vieira12. Nikita Krylov +111. However, the champions can be voted on for the pound-for-pound rankings. Dan Hooker15. Casey ONeill -112. What It Means: Holland is a long, lanky striker who tends to thrive in methodical, technical striking affairs. He can secure a takedown or two to mix things up, but most of his work is done with his hands. Pre-fight video package has started. Tim Elliott12. Michel Pereira, 1. Khamzat Chimaev4. Erosa has evolved into a ferocious finisher in his third UFC stint. Li Jingliang is not a one-dimensional fighter. What to Look For in the Fight: Despite Gilbert Burns best efforts, nobody has stopped the juggernaut that is Chimaev in the Octagon. 11:30 am ET, Visit SportsLine now to get detailed picks on every fight at UFC 279, Top UFC storylines you may have missed in May. Ciryl Gane2. Valentina Shevchenko3. According to @rank5desk, Li Jingliang stated that he is willing to cut down to 155 to fight The Korean Zombie. What It Means: The Leech is a well-rounded, all-action type of fighter who brings a great spirit and pace to a contest. Tony Ferguson vs. Li Jingliang. Las Vegas United States, How to Watch TUF 31: Team McGregor vs Team Chandler, Khamzat Chimaev Not Here To Be A Normal Fighter, See What Ferguson Had To Say Just Days Ahead Of UFC 279, Chiasson Grew Up Under The Brightest Lights. Perhaps hell need to shoot a couple takedowns to relieve the pressure or land a heavy shot early to get Ferguson off him for a moment. Aspen Ladd8. DR pushes Li back again with some body kicks. RELATED:Chiasson Grew Up Under The Brightest Lights |View Chiasson's Athlete Profile. When he is on his game, he makes strong use of his reach and long legs with straight punches and low kicks. Official Decision: Daniel Rodriguez won via split decision(29-28, 28-29, 29-28). Michael Chandler6. Yana Kunitskaya7. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. night (Sept. 10, 2022) in Las Vegas featuring welterweight movement from Daniel Rodriguez and Li Jingliang. Rodriguez landed a punch but immediately,Jingliang landed two left hands that changed the momentum. Macy Chiasson11. Marina Rodriguez 4. Michael Chiesa13. Kelvin Gastelum12. AfterKhamzat Chimaev badly missed weight, the UFC was forced to reshuffle the UFC 279 card. Dustin Poirier9. Frankie Edgar13. LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 8: Li Jingliang (L) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (R) face-off for their UFC 279 bout at the ceremonial weigh-ins on September 9, 2022, at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Katlyn Chookagian2. However, he has agreed to be shifted to one bout earlier and onto 180 lbs catchweight despite making 170 lbs for welterweight. Brandon Royval6. He stands heavy on his lead leg from a southpaw stance and possesses smooth boxing and counterstriking utilizing long jabs and combinations. Trailblazer instead fought Khamzat Chimaev (and got smeshed). Round 1: Both men are feeling out each other. UFC 279 results: Daniel Rodriguez earns split decision nod in striking battle against Li Jingliang Matthew Wells September 10, 2022 11:45 pm ET LAS VEGAS - Despite a late shuffle in. UFC 279: Diaz vs Fergusontook place live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 10, 2022. Unfortunately, a vicious second-round KO (and an adjacent four-fight losing streak) further reinforced the narrative that Ferguson is nearing the end of an exhilarating career. Sergei Pavlovich6. Sep. 9, 2022, Daniel Rodriguez Fight Week Interview | UFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson, T-Mobile Arena, Both have submissions to their name, but this could be a high-paced striking battle for as long as they want it to be. Dominick Cruz 9. TUF 31 Crybaby Loser Aint About The Life!. Rodriguez landed a head kick butJingliang caught the leg on the way down and dumped him to the ground right before the horn. Islam Makhachev5. Key Stats: 8.24 strikes landed per minute (1st all-time), +3.05 striking differential (1st all-time among WW), 55% takedown accuracy. Li hits a low kick, DR hits a punch as he was unbalanced a bit. What to Look For in the Fight: Between the two, Rodriguez is more of the pressure-forward fighter while Holland likes to maintain distance when he can. A fighter is only eligible to be voted on if they are in active status in the UFC. Rodriguez landed with more power throughout the round. Shrunken Ryan Stuns Fans With Pathetic Transformation. (T) Arnold Allen6. Oops. While Rodriguez was supposed to fight Kevin Holland. Dustin Jacoby +114. DR lands jab. Erosa's latest UFC run is worth applause. Jalin Turner14. What to Look For in the Fight: This has every making of a back-and-forth mixed martial arts contest. Erosa re-signed one year later and roared to life. A 4-1 run is punctuated by stoppages of Charles Jourdain, Nate Landwehr and Sean Woodson. By split decision Daniel Rodriguez! Ilia Topuria15. Robert Whittaker2. Take a look at what the latest rankings field looks like courtesy of UFC.com. Since making his UFC debut in 2020, Rodriguez has won seven of his eight fights. Sam17 8 months ago Sure Drod was landing some good jabs, but 90% of the heavy shots were landed by Li. Dawodu bounced back from a decision loss to undefeated title prospect Movsar Evloev by defeating "The Ultimate Fighter" winner Mike Trizano. Borz goes all-out and seems to have the gas tank to do it so far. On the feet, he has quick kicks which he blasts to the body and legs, and he'll string together a couple punches before sitting down on a knockout shot. "The Leech" was originally set to fight UFC legend Tony Ferguson in this past Saturday's co-main event, but lost both his. Advertisement Coins 0 coins Premium Powerups Explore Gaming Holly Holm4. To make matters worse, The Leech then lost a controversial split decision to Rodriguez and got tossed from the rankings. UFC Names Millers New Opponent. Rose Namajunas6. Michael Chandler exposes UFC editors for making lightweight coach Conor McGregor look superior during Episode 1 of TUF 31 and claims their interaction did not unfold the same way in real life. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Sodiq Yusuff12. Two cults of personality at opposite stages of their career meet in the main event from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Aldana has great defensive grappling, so Chiasson might have to work through some fire, but she can outhustle her in some exchanges as well along the fence. Brandon Moreno +115. Yan Xiaonan7. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. What It Means: Chiasson is a constantly improving fighter, and despite her lanky frame, she is one who likes to make fights grimy and grinding affairs. (T) Chan Sung Jung +18. Sean Brady9. (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire). He was cut from the promotion in 2016 following a KO loss and again in 2019 after losing all three fights in his second stint. (T) Lauren Murphy15. Li catches DRs leg again. Israel Adesanya3. Blagoy Ivanov +115. Su Mudaerji14. Li with an inside kick. 1. Jessica Andrade5. Alex Pereira5. Let's take a closer look at three fights worth watching outside of Saturday's main event. Molly McCann, 1. DR misses his jab as we get to the final bell. Daniel Rodriguez *NR15. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images), Key Stats: 3.9 strikes landed per minute, 2.41 strikes absorbed per minute, 55% striking defense. Paulo Costa7. Li Jingliang vs Daniel Rodriguez - Betting Odds - UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz - September 10, 2022 - Live betting lines, fighter and matchup stats. Check below for round-by-round and play-by-play live updates from Li Jingliang vs Daniel Rodriguez 180 lbs catchweight bout from UFC 279 PPV. Jingliang dropped to 19-8 following the loss. Dan Ige11. Odds Shark does not target an audience under the age of 18. Carla Esparza5. Daniel Rodriguez defeated Li Jingliang via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), at UFC 279 on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, live from T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas, NV. Rodriguez enters this . Josh Emmett5. Something went wrong. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | Chris Curtis, 1. Li can mix things up and secure a takedown or two to keep opponents honest, and hes not opposed to grinding away some time controlling his foe along the fence. Marina Rodriguez9. Li Jingliang is a Chinese fighter with a professional MMA record detailing 19 wins against seven defeats, with five of his losses coming on the scorecards. Rodriguez lands a good punch himself. Conor McGregor +112. Jiri Prochazka11. Heres how UFC compiles its official rankings: Rankings were generated by a voting panel made up of media members. UFC 279 fight card: Tony Ferguson vs. Li Jingliang, Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez among fights to watch Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz has competition in the Fight of the Night bonus department Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbellfor the best analysis and in-depth news, including an early preview of UFC 279 below. The handicapping, sports odds information contained on this website is for entertainment purposes only. Song Yadong11. Julianna Pena4. He doesnt go wild, but he keeps a steady stream of strikes coming to his opponent once he gets them backed up against the fence. Francis Ngannou6. At the post-fight news conference, Rodriguez admitted it was a close . 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories, at Li dodges a jab. Alex Perez7. Neil Magny14. Jessica Andrade8. Julianna Pena2. Derrick Lewis8. Daniel Rodriguez is tired of hearing people say he lost against Li Jingliang.. Rodriguez (16-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) edged out Jingliang (19-7 MMA, 11-5 UFC) by split decision on this past Saturday's UFC 279 main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It should be . Please enter a valid email and try again. RELATED: See What Ferguson Had To Say Just Days Ahead Of UFC 279. Li Jingliang vs Daniel Rodriguez was a very controversial fight where I believe Li Jingliang should of won but instead wrongly it was given to Daniel Rodrig. But moments of madness during the weigh-ins saw the entire card turned upside down. Geoff Neal7. Marvin Vettori4. On the feet, Aldanas jab and left hook are her best weapons to keep Chiasson at bay, as well as make her pay for coming in recklessly. Matheus Nicolau8. Li Jingliang vs Daniel Rodriguez - Men's Catchweight, Video Poker Guide: Play the Best Online Video Poker Games. Derek Brunson6. Midnight Mania! Jennifer Maia9. They both go for inside kicks as we get to final minute. Li Jingliang and Daniel Rodriguez fight Saturday in UFC 279 at the T-Mobile Arena. Raquel Pennington6. Mateusz Gamrot10. Gordon Ryan Instagram page stunned the jiu jitsu community and its fans after "King" posted a photo pic of his "pathetic" weight loss and blamed antibiotics, though his critics suggest the real culprit is steroid abuse. For much more on that upcoming fight card click here. Li goes for body shots. The champion and interim champion are considered to be in the top positions of their respective divisions and therefore are not eligible for voting by weight-class. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. |Order UFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson, (All stats according toUFCs Record Book and Fight Metric as of September 7, 2022, and only include active athletes in their respective division unless noted otherwise), Khamzat Chimaev of Russia reacts after his three round battle against Gilbert Burns of Brazil in their welterweight fight during the UFC 273 event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on April 09, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. Tracy Cortez15. Amanda Nunes2. Jairzinho Rozenstruik10. Damir Ismagulov +313. Li hits more calf kicks before a quick exchange between them. Li Jingliang vs Daniel Rodriguez Full Fight Highlights | UFC 279 ph6il 569 subscribers Subscribe 226 Share 34K views 8 months ago #myself #cute #model Li replies with body kicks after a while. 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