Cung Le anticipating an Octagon appearance in 2012
Cung Le‘s UFC debut did not go as planned for the 39-year-old fighter. However, that doesn’t mean Le is going to slip into retirement just because he came up short in November. On his Twitter account, Le hinted that he hopes to head back to the Octagon sooner than later, writing, “I’ll be ready to fight soon,” before adding that his plan was for a return this year. No names... [Read More...]
Wanderlei Silva takes spot of injured Vitor Belfort at UFC 139
When the UFC recently announced Cung Le would make his Octagon debut on November 19 at UFC 139 against Vitor Belfort, the salivary glands of most fans immediately started working overtime at the thought of how things would unfold given their arsenal of stand-up weaponry. Unfortunately, according to Belfort as well as his bosses at Zuffa, “The Phenom” has been forced to withdraw from the bout due... [Read More...]
Vitor Belfort ready to welcome Cung Le to the UFC in San Jose
It looks like Cung Le might be headed to the octagon and ready to welcome him is explosive striker Vitor Belfort. It appears that Le and the UFC are close to reaching a deal that would bring the Vietnamese American over from under the Strikeforce banner. Cung will find himself in familiar territory though, as he’s scheduled to make his UFC debut at UFC 139, which takes place in his hometown of... [Read More...]
Scott Coker certain Cung Le’s next fight will come in Strikeforce
When Cung Le spoke about his future in fighting a week ago he made it clear his interest in a return to the ring was contingent on an opportunity in the UFC with a specific focus on the promotion’s November 19 stop in San Jose where the dynamic striker resides. However, according to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, the 39-year old’s plan of taking to the Octagon is little more than wishful thinking. “Cung... [Read More...]
Cung Le content with acting but open to the UFC
Though it may feel like it has been forever since Cung Le was seen in a cage, the dynamic middleweight has actually fought more recently than Rashad Evans. However, with only a trio of fights to his name since 2008 questions remain on whether Le will ever return to the ring or if the 39-year old has given up Mixed Martial Arts for a budding film career. Now fans have an answer. The issue was addressed... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce – Fedor vs. Werdum” Previews and Predictions
This Saturday night might as well be Christmas morning for fans of Mixed Martial Arts, as pound-for-pound great Fedor Emelianenko is set to face off against notable Brazilian Fabricio Werdum and is supported by a cast of players who are also worth-watching for a number of reasons. Fans in attendance at Strikeforce‘s homebase, the HP Pavilion in San Jose, as well as those tuning in on Showtime,... [Read More...]
Cung Le: ‘Always Preparing For The Worst’
Respect and honor are two words that have gone hand and hand with martial arts since men first began to train in the art of punching one another in the face. Those are same two words that come to mind when trying to describe the characteristics of one of the most decorated kickboxers of modern times, former Strikeforce middleweight champion Cung Le. Honor when it comes to making the right choices for... [Read More...]
Cung Le vs. Scott Smith expected for “Strikeforce: Evolution” in December
After more than a year and a half hiatus that included him recently vacating his Strikeforce middleweight championship, Cung Le appears to be all set to make his return to the promotion. Apparently Le has already agreed to face off with middleweight knockout artist Scott Smith according to a recent report on MMAJunkie.com. The two are expected to square off at the “Strikeforce: Evolution”... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive with Cung Le: ‘I have to do the right thing for myself, and my family too’
There’s two sides to every story. Undefeated in his decorated career as a professional fighter, compiling a record of 22-0 in kickboxing and 17-0 during Sanshou competition, Cung Le took the world of mixed martial arts by storm following his debut in early 2006, winning all six of his bouts fought under the Strikeforce banner by knockout, and capturing the promotion’s middleweight championship... [Read More...]
Cung Le calls it quits, Shields vs. Mayhem set for vacant Strikeforce MW title on CBS
With the opening of Pandorum set to open in theatres next week, Cung Le has decided to move to acting full time, at least temporarily. The Strikeforce middleweight champion has officially stepped down from his position according to CEO Scott Coker in a report from MMAWeekly.com. Cung Le, who has been busy making movies the past year or so, hasn’t defended the title since winning it against Frank... [Read More...]
Enough is Enough! Step Up or Step Down Cung Le
So when did it start being okay for a champion to neglect defending his title for well over a year to focus on a career in show-business? This is a subject that has been just living underneath my skin for quite some time now and I’m through sitting on my hands. I’m going way old school in this piece and firing directly from my hip in this editorial, and these verbal bullets are being aimed... [Read More...]
