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Chinese fighters feel the heat and the beat in their quest for the belt

Source: Shanghai Daily | 00:00 UTC+8 September 8, 2018 |

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LI Xia

The 33-year-old is from Sichuan province, and her costume is a modified qipao, a traditional Chinese dress. Li Xia began studying martial arts in elementary school to defend herself and friends against school bullies.

“I’m a woman with a sense of righteousness,” she says. “When I see stealing or harassing on the street I will go and teach them a lesson.

“Later I found that I can set an example of what women can do and encourage more females,” says Li. “I feel so excited to show that I can be part of the women’s revolution.”

Li likes to cook dumplings for her colleagues. The dumplings are so good that one person ate 70 at one time.

The fan is the weapon she chooses, as it can show femininity in the meanwhile.

When Li does a move, she opens her fan and says: “I’m spicy. You will feel the heat of Li Xia.”

Tian Bing

The 23-year-old made his debut on WrestleMania 33 last year as the first Chinese fighter. Tian Bing had a three-year contract with Japanese MMA and the Inoki Genome Federation before being handpicked by WWE.

“Of course we all dream big. I wish to be the first Chinese champion,” he says.

Big Boa

Big Boa made his debut on July 8, 2017, in NXT, where he teamed with No Way Jose to defeat Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake.

“WWE is scripted entertainment, but it also shows combatant spirit,” he says. “We manage to combine stunning physical skill sets with some universal value in one show for the audience. That’s what I love about WWE.”

His biggest problems when training in Florida are language and an overly restrictive diet.

Mars

Mars is a former music producer who dropped out from university to attend a tryout in 2016 — and hasn’t stopped since.

“I was first attracted to the sport by the John Cena (WWE) theme song,” he says. “But then I was drawn into the game and the spirit has inspired me and helped me out in so many ways of life.”

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Chinese fighters feel the heat and the beat in their quest for the belt

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