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Cung Le

Nickname The Human Highlight Reel Birthdate 05/26/1972
Height / Weight 5'10" - 185lbs Place of Birth Saigon, Vietnam

UFC 139: Wanderlei Silva defeats Cung Le by knockout at 4:29 of round 3.

Cung Le is a fighter of Vietnamese decent who currently competes for the Strikeforce organization. He is an expert in San Shou, a Chinese form of kickboxing that emphasizes kicks and throws.

He is the former Strikeforce middleweight champion. He holds notable wins over Frank Shamrock and Scott Smith.

Le also has appeared in numerous Hollywood movies including adaptation of video game Tekken, He also appeared in Pandorum.

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Cung Le vs Wanderlei Silva

Cung Le Coverage

Strikeforce vs. UFC: How the fighters stack up by promotion

by Cory Braiterman from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 6:30 PM EDT

Since the former San Jose-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion was shut down earlier this year, a total of 35 fights featuring "forced crossover" Strikeforce fighters have taken place. How have they done in UFC so far? All the numbers, inside.

UFC on FX 8 results: 25 post-event facts about ‘Belfort vs. Rockhold'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Everyone enjoys good facts. Even more so, everyone enjoys 25 good facts. With UFC on FX 8 the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about the "Belfort vs. Rockhold" event that took place May 18, 2013 in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Morning Report: Chris Weidman imitates Anderson Silva; Nick Diaz's War MMA targeting summer debut

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 8:07 AM EDT

Chris Weidman imitates Anderson Silva, Cat Zingano joins Black House, and Nick Diaz's new fight promotion, War MMA, targets its summer debut.

UFC on FX 8 preview: 20 facts about ‘Belfort vs Rockhold' in Brazil on May 18

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 7:12 AM EDT

UFC on FX 8 preview: With "Belfort vs. Rockhold" just around the corner (Sat., May 18, 2013), Mike Bohn hits mixed martial arts (MMA) fans with 20 facts related to this weekend's combat sports special Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Cung Le has no timetable for UFC return, save for TUF coaching gig or 'ginormous' opportunity

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 4:09 PM EDT

Bad news for Cung Le fans. The former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion is currently filming his next movie role and has no timetable for a return -- unless UFC cooks up a coaching gig on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) or similar "ginormous" opportunity.

Rich Franklin vs. Michael Bisping? 'Ace' says fans would be down for that 'exciting fight'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2013 10:21 AM EDT

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin, who isn't ready to retire (yet) but also knows he's not chasing a division title, thinks mixed martial arts (MMA) fans would be down for an "exciting fight" against Michael Bisping.

Fightweets: The curious case of Cheick Kongo

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 3, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Cheick Kongo was given more chances to reach the upper echelon than nearly any other fighter in UFC history.

Bummed but not broken, Rich Franklin eying UFC return before end of year

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 30, 2013 3:08 PM EDT

Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin acknowledges at 38 years of age his time in the sport is 'limited', but isn't actively thinking about retirement just yet despite losing via vicious KO to Cung Le in his last bout.

Rich Franklin retired? 'Ace' targets next fight for end of 2013, focused on business venture now

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 11:00 PM EDT

Rich Franklin next UFC fight could happen at end of 2013, with "Ace" confirming that he isn't retiring from mixed martial arts (MMA) just yet, focusing instead on growing an organic juice business at the moment.

UFC 159 in Tweets: Pros react to Jones vs. Sonnen, Jones' gruesome broken toe, Bisping vs. Belcher, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 28, 2013 1:23 AM EDT

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Jon Jones' crushing victory over Chael Sonnen, his grisly broken toe, Michael Bisping's battle with Alan Belcher, and more.

Cung Le would be ‘all over’ Wanderlei Silva UFC rematch if TUF coaching gig comes with it

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Cung Le reveals he wouldn't be opposed to a rematch against Wanderlei Silva and says he would like to do it after the two serve as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF). Anyone else feeling this idea?

UFC & MMA news round up 4/24 - Condit vs Diaz 2, Jones wants Gus, no UFC in NY, GSP's karate take downs

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Apr 24, 2013 8:48 PM EDT

Kid Nate rounds up a number of MMA and UFC news stories from April 24 including Georges St. Pierre's secret to take down success, Cung Le vs. Anderson Silva, Carlos Condit wanting a rematch with Nick Diaz, the UFC getting bilked by the NY state legis

Wanderlei Silva pulls 'Best April Fools Day' prank as Alexander Gustafsson's UFC on Fuel TV 9 replacement: 'I catch you!'

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 2, 2013 10:39 AM EDT

UFC on Fuel TV 9 will not feature a main event of Wanderlei Silva vs. Gegard Mousasi because "The Axe Murderer" was exploiting April Fool's Day when he said he was set to replace an injured Alexander Gustafsson in Sweden. Hardy har har.

UFC signs Jumabieke Tuerxun, undefeated Chinese bantamweight

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 29, 2013 10:08 AM EDT

In a continued effort to expand its foothold in the burgeoning Asian market, the UFC has inked another Chinese fighter to its roster.

Latest UFC 158 odds and betting guide for 'St. Pierre vs Diaz' in Montreal

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Mar 13, 2013 10:15 PM EDT

Get the latest UFC 158 odds online for the upcoming Georges St. Pierre vs. Carlos Condit main event, along with the rest of the MMA fight card set for Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, on March 16, 2013, including best bets, favorites and underdogs.

UFC 158 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'St. Pierre vs Diaz' fights on FX (Pt. 2)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Mar 12, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

UFC 158 "Prelims" predictions and preview of top 4 (of 7) under card fights on Facebook/FX on March 16, 2013: Carvalho vs Elkins, Cruickshank vs Makdessi, Cote vs Voelker and Mein vs Miller at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Wanderlei Silva happy to get win over ‘new generation' fighter in Brian Stann; says ‘slow down' retirement talks

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Mar 9, 2013 6:00 PM EST

"The Axe Murderer" Wanderlei Silva appeared on Friday's (March 8, 2013) edition of "Inside MMA" on AXS TV, telling hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten that he isn't done fighting yet and the fans calling for his retirement should "slow down."

Morning Report: Wanderlei Silva and Mark Hunt revive the old ghosts of Pride FC

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 4, 2013 8:00 AM EST

A record-tying eight straight decisions even had UFC President Dana White on the verge of writing off UFC on FUEL TV 8. But then Mark Hunt and Wanderlei Silva brought us back in, and suddenly it felt like 2004 all over again.

Despite turning back clock for surprise KO, time ticks away on Wanderlei Silva

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 3, 2013 10:00 AM EST

"The Axe Murderer" has always been a consummate showman, but despite turning back the clock for a surprise knockout, time is ticking away on his career.

UFC on FUEL 8 in Tweets: Pros react to Silva vs. Stann, Hunt vs. Struve, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 3, 2013 2:31 AM EST

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann, Mark Hunt vs. Stefan Struve, and the rest of UFC on FUEL TV 8's main card.

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