"They did the Leech so dirty this week" - MMA Twitter outrages after Li Jingliang gets "robbed" in split decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 279 × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA UFC News They did the Leech so dirty this week - MMA Twitter rages after Li Jingliang gets robbed in split decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 279 By Sayan Nag Modified 11 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Daniel Rodriguez and Li Jingliang [Image courtesy: Getty] Li Jingliang suffered a split decision loss to Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 279, which was controversial to say the least. Fans have expressed their outrage on social media over 'The Leech' clearly getting robbed of a decision win. Fans have sympathized with Jingliang for the unfair treatment he received leading up to UFC 276. The Chinese standout was scheduled to face Tony Ferguson in the co-main event of the night before the entire card was reshuffled due to Khamzat Chimaev missing weight. Ferguson graduated to the main-event spot starring opposite Nate Diaz, while Jingliang was pitched against Daniel Rodriguez. 'The Leech' also went in with a significant weight disadvantage, having weighed in at 170.5 lbs against 'D-Rod's' 179. @Nando_kaze wrote on Twitter: "What a fkn robbery. Man they did the Leech so dirty this week. Fuck these stupid ass judges #UFC279" ℕ????@Nando_kazeWhat a fkn robbery. Man they did the Leech so dirty this week. Fuck these stupid ass judges #UFC279552What a fkn robbery. Man they did the Leech so dirty this week. Fuck these stupid ass judges #UFC279 Verdict MMA, based on people's votes, had Jingliang winning all three rounds. While some made an argument for 'D-Rod' winning round 3, MMA Twitter unanimously gave the first two rounds to 'The Leech'. Verdict@VerdictMMALi Jingliang defeated Daniel Rodriguez on the Verdict Scorecard and it wasn't even close.Every round on the Verdict Scorecard was in favor of Li Jingliang.#UFC2791899358Li Jingliang defeated Daniel Rodriguez on the Verdict Scorecard and it wasn't even close.Every round on the Verdict Scorecard was in favor of Li Jingliang.#UFC279 https://t.co/QEdjgkGsP1 Chris C@TFChris123@VerdictMMA I had Leech winning rounds 1 and 2... Leech got robbed5@VerdictMMA I had Leech winning rounds 1 and 2... Leech got robbed MclarenChaser@mclarenchaseris there even anyone who saw it for the way of DRod? Bruh, literally a unanimous decision for the leech, fucking robbery! #UFC3is there even anyone who saw it for the way of DRod? Bruh, literally a unanimous decision for the leech, fucking robbery! #UFC Curtis@CurtiZSe7eNThe biggest robbery I’ve seen in a long time! Leech won 29-28 imo #UFC2797The biggest robbery I’ve seen in a long time! Leech won 29-28 imo #UFC279 Eddie Bates@EddieBa33059801@VerdictMMA 2-1 Li. Clearly. Wtf.1121@VerdictMMA 2-1 Li. Clearly. Wtf. A paranoid Android@ALosersLament@VerdictMMA Very very poor decision, Leech won the first two clearly.25@VerdictMMA Very very poor decision, Leech won the first two clearly. Naman Gupta@naman_gupta999Didn't get to show off his suit.Got the worst end out of the 6 guys who switched opponents.Crowd booing the fight.Loses the fight.Leech robbery week continues.. SMH#UFC2799Didn't get to show off his suit.Got the worst end out of the 6 guys who switched opponents.Crowd booing the fight.Loses the fight.Leech robbery week continues.. SMH#UFC279 https://t.co/XRDZz6J3dB DrunkMMAGuy@DrunkMMAGuy@Nando_kaze @TheMMALawyer Should’ve been 30-27! Weems was robbed too! @danawhite how much did Vegas pay you?1@Nando_kaze @TheMMALawyer Should’ve been 30-27! Weems was robbed too! @danawhite how much did Vegas pay you? LORD ZOHAN @LORDZOHAN69LI WON THAT SHIT ROBBERY GIVE LEECH THA DUB #UFC279995LI WON THAT SHIT ROBBERY GIVE LEECH THA DUB #UFC279 tyler thiel @tthiel12the judges not seeing heaven for not giving leech the dub what a robbery #ufc279 #leech63the judges not seeing heaven for not giving leech the dub what a robbery #ufc279 #leech Fans have been rallying for Li Jingliang all week Li Jingliang has essentially become a fan favorite due to the mess that the UFC 279 fight card was. 'The Leech' had been working on his English and had a custom-made suit in preparation for the UFC 279 presser. However, Jingliang never got to show off his slick blue suit as the pre-fight presser was botched due to a backstage brawl involving Khamzat Chimaev, Kevin Holland and Nate Diaz. MMA Twitter sympathized with 'The Leech' for not getting a presser due to no fault of his. Mike Heck of MMA Junkie wrote: "Last thing I'll say, I hope Li Jingliang gets his own personal press conference tomorrow after ceremonials and gets to wear that suit again." Ariel Helwani@arielhelwaniThis is heartbreaking18663837This is heartbreaking https://t.co/uzWGBwBrlm Mike Heck@MikeHeck_JRLast thing I'll say, I hope Li Jingliang gets his own personal press conference tomorrow after ceremonials and gets to wear that suit again.1469Last thing I'll say, I hope Li Jingliang gets his own personal press conference tomorrow after ceremonials and gets to wear that suit again. Marc Raimondi@marcraimondiShoutout to Li Jingliang, who had been preparing for this UFC 279 press conference. Looked super sharp in a new custom suit and had been practicing his English for the platform. Bummer.8603411Shoutout to Li Jingliang, who had been preparing for this UFC 279 press conference. Looked super sharp in a new custom suit and had been practicing his English for the platform. Bummer. Jingliang's woes only increased after Khamzat Chimaev's terrible weight miss at the weigh-ins. 'The Leech' was robbed of his co-main event spot opposite Tony Ferguson and pitched against a relatively unknown Daniel Rodriguez. The Chinese national further impressed fans by being game enough to accept an opponent who was around 10 lbs heavier. Dillon Danis@dillondanisLi Jingliang is more gangster than them all! wasted his new suit and learning english for the press conference also gave up co main against a legend and now accepted a fight against a nobody that’s 10 pounds heavier than him. WOW!15319919Li Jingliang is more gangster than them all! wasted his new suit and learning english for the press conference also gave up co main against a legend and now accepted a fight against a nobody that’s 10 pounds heavier than him. WOW! Mouanster Jerky@Mouanster1@dillondanis I agree with u... I thought Nate was the gangsta, but turns out he's not... Nate could've still fought Chimaev but refused ?. Li is the real Gangsta6@dillondanis I agree with u... I thought Nate was the gangsta, but turns out he's not... Nate could've still fought Chimaev but refused ?. Li is the real GangstaAriel Helwani@arielhelwaniOn Li Jingliang from his manager Tim Simpson.294052493On Li Jingliang from his manager Tim Simpson. https://t.co/fPWHgx9GSG Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by David Andrew × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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