As one of the few fighters from China who has tasted a UFC ranking, it’s an important moment for the country any time Li Jingliang steps into the octagon. MMA is still an evolving sport in Jingliang’s (18-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) home country, but it has a rich history of combat and martial arts. One of the people who has developed a reputation through his fighting ability in China is Jingliang’s opponent for UFC on ABC 3 this Saturday, Muslim Salikhov .
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Li Jingliang explains why Muslim Salikhov fight at UFC on ABC 3 is ‘very big in China’ – MMA Junkie