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Daniel Rodriguez calls for immediate rematch with Li Jingliang after controversial victory

Daniel Rodriguez has stated he is happy to run back his fight with Li Jingliang after he defeated ‘The Leech’ via a controversial split decision at UFC 279. Both Daniel Rodriguez and Li Jingliang were heavily impacted by the chaos that enfolded the day prior to UFC 279. Khamzat Chimaev, who was scheduled to feature […]

Daniel Rodriguez has stated he is happy to run back his fight with Li Jingliang after he defeated ‘The Leech’ via a controversial split decision at UFC 279.

Both Daniel Rodriguez and Li Jingliang were heavily impacted by the chaos that enfolded the day prior to UFC 279. Khamzat Chimaev, who was scheduled to feature in the main event of UFC 279 against Nate Diaz, weighed in at 7.5lbs over the welterweight limit.

This forced the UFC to do some quick reshuffling. Diaz was rebooked to face off against Tony Ferguson, who had initially been scheduled to fight Jingliang. Chimaev was booked to fight Kevin Holland, Rodriguez’s original opponent.

This left Rodriguez and Jingliang to face each other, with their initial opponent now booked in the main and co-main events. This is despite the fact that Rodriguez had already weighed in at 180lbs catchweight, whilst Jingliang had hit the 170lb welterweight limit.

Despite the weight disparity, Daniel Rodriguez and Li Jingliang put on one of the most competitive bout of the evening. The fight was very close, and the stats later reflected this. However, when watching live, many believed that ‘The Leech’ had done enough to win. Two of the judges did not agree with the public opinion and handed Daniel Rodriguez a split decision victory.

To add insult to injury, ‘D-Rod’ would later knock Jingliang out of the rankings as he moved into the No.14 position.

Daniel Rodriguez bumps Li Jingliang out of the welterweight rankings pic.twitter.com/tnl0MwieRx

— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) September 13, 2022

Daniel Rodriguez offers to rematch Li Jingliang

After no doubt hearing the opinions of fans and fighters alike in regards to the result of the fight, Rodriguez took to Instagram to state that he was willing to immediatly run it back with ‘The Leech.’

“Everyone talking shit saying i lost !!! Let’s rematch !!! @lijingliangmma @danawhite @ufc.”

Would you like to see ‘D-Rod’ and ‘The Leech’ run it back?

White Was Shocked At Li/Rodriguez UFC 279 Decision

UFC President Dana White couldn’t believe what he was hearing when it was announced that Daniel Rodriguez had defeated Li Jingliang at UFC 279. Rodriguez/Jingliang wasn’t supposed to take place to begin with at UFC 279. Both welterweights w…

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Li Jingliang demands an explanation for UFC 279 robbery: ‘The three judges, tell me why?’

Li Jingliang is coming off an unfortunate split decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 279. This past Saturday, Jingliang faced Rodriguez after initially being scheduled to take on former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson. A weight miss from former rival Khamzat Chimaev risked the event from falling apart but Jingliang helped save the card […]

Li Jingliang is coming off an unfortunate split decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 279.

This past Saturday, Jingliang faced Rodriguez after initially being scheduled to take on former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson. A weight miss from former rival Khamzat Chimaev risked the event from falling apart but Jingliang helped save the card by accepting an outing with Rodriguez, who came in ten pounds heavier, just a day before the fight.

Li Jingliang opened up on accepting the short-notice fight at UFC 279

Following the defeat, Li Jingliang made an appearance on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani

“I fought ‘D-Rod,’ almost ten pounds heavier than me,” Jingliang said. “But it’s not his fault because he made weight to fight Kevin Holland and it is not my fault either. I made weight. Both of us, we didn’t have options. At that moment I know why I’m here. I worked for this fight for months, myself, my coaches, my team, I know why I’m here. I’m here to fight.

“So, when they let me know that my opponent was going to be “D-Rod,” who’s ten pounds heavier than you, I said, ‘okay. No problem. Let’s fight.’ I trust my fist. I know this won’t be usual but more important than that, I know my mission here this time.”

Jingliang demanded an explanation for the result

“The Leech” shared his reaction to the announcement of the decision and called for the three judges to provide an explanation for their judging.

“When Bruce Buffer declared the result,” Jingliang added. “I couldn’t believe that. It’s already an awful matchup and the result was worse. I think it’s injustice. I can accept a loss, that’s fine, but please tell me why. Please, the three judges, tell me, why do you think I lost the fight.”

Nate Diaz sympathizes with Li Jingliang following UFC 279: ‘That motherf*cker had the dopest suit’

Sharing his thoughts on Li Jingliang’s run of bad luck over the course of UFC 279 fight week, event headliner, Nate Diaz revealed the promotion prevented him from sharing the Octagon with the Chinese striker – before praising his “dope” suit. Diaz, who headlined UFC 279 last weekend, defeated former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson […]

Diaz, who headlined UFC 279 last weekend, defeated former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson with a fourth round guillotine choke, after his original opponent, Khamzat Chimaev was demoted to a co-main event slot with Kevin Holland amid a massive weight misss of seven and a half pounds.

Turning in his first victory since 2019, Diaz, who has now completed his contractual obligations with the promotion, confirmed his intentions to likely walk away from the UFC as he finds himself linked with a professional boxing tenure, before returning to the promotion.

Nate Diaz praises Li Jingliang’s handling of a topsy-turvy UFC 279 fight week

Landing Ferguson – who was initially scheduled to fight Jingliang, Diaz shared his thoughts on the welterweight contender’s close, split decision loss to fellow California veteran, Daniel Rodriguez, as well as complimenting his well-documented suit.

“They (the UFC) didn’t want to let me fight Chung Li (sic),” Nate Diaz said of Li Jingliang whilst speaking with assembled media. “That motherf*cker had the dopest suit in the press conference. You know what I was talking about, I didn’t mean to do that to him.”

“Did you guys see his (Jingliang) suit?” Nate Diaz continued. “I felt bad for him. They should have showed him love.’

Addressing his close, debated split judging loss to kickboxing talent, Rodriguez, Jingliang thanked the community and his followers for their support throughout a tumultuous fight week in ‘Sin City’.
“Huge thanks to everyone who supports me,” Li Jingliang posted on Instagram. “I felt a lot of love from you this week. You guys are who I am fighting for. I fight for my people, my family and my dream. I will keep walking on the path which I choose. Will never stop and take what belongs to me back. Congrats (Daniel Rodriguez), my friend.”

Fighters React To Rodriguez’s UFC 279 Decision Win Over Jingliang

A late change in opponent did nothing to alter Daniel Rodriguez’s performance in his main card fight at UFC 279. “D-Rod” was originally scheduled to meet Kevin Holland in a 180-pound catchweight fight. After Khamzat Chimaev missed weight and the card e…

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Daniel Rodriguez scores close split decision win over Li Jingliang in striking battle – UFC 279 Highlights

Continuing his excellent run in a short notice, catchweight bout against welterweight contender, Li Jingliang — Californian striker, Daniel Rodriguez lands his fourth straight victory at UFC 279 with a close, split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) victory on the main card. Rodriguez, who had been sidelined since August of last year where the handed former […]

Rodriguez, who had been sidelined since August of last year where the handed former interim lightweight title challenger, Kevin Lee a one-sided unanimous decision loss, was originally slated to feature against Kevin Holland tonight at UFC 279.

Prevailing in his impromptu catchweight clash against Jingliang, Rodriguez likely gave up the opening round against the Chinese fighter, with two of three judges handing the latter a victory on their respective cards — as the duo traded leather over the course of three quite close, and ultra-competitive rounds.

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