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The tougher the better apparently for the 31-year-old, who always seems to rise to the occasion when the pressure is at its highest. That’s something Li owes to experience and his opinion that he has never been better than he is right now.
“After so many years of fighting, I have gained a huge amount of experience,” said Li, who turned pro in 2007. “Right now, my physical condition, my mental condition, and my team are all at our prime right now. I will continue to get even better in the future.”
He even has the black belt in jiu-jitsu he received from longtime coach Ruy Menezes to prove it.
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“I feel so honored to have received my black belt,” said Li. “I have been training with my jiu-jitsu coach for over ten years. I think receiving my black belt will allow me to help other fighters and MMA practitioners study BJJ, and help people fall in love with this sport. I feel very honored and happy about that.”
BJJ black belt, knockout power and a three-fight win streak. Finally, is it going to be Li Jingliang’s year?
“Our wishes and our agenda for the year is that 2020 is our year,” he said. “And we want to start 2020 with a win.”
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