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== Life and career==
== Life and career==
Cung Le was born in [[Saigon]], [[South Vietnam]]. He fled his home country with his mother in 1975 as the city fell to communist rule (reportedly fleeing in a helicopter under machine gun fire). He ended up in [[San Jose, California]] where early racial bullying inspired him to learn to fight. His mother enrolled him in [[Taekwondo]] classes at the age of 10. Since those first classes he has absorbed a variety of styles, and was undefeated as a professional kickboxer (16-0). He is a three time world champion and also coaches his own team, which is now 11-0 in team competition.
Cung Le was born in [[Saigon]], [[South Vietnam]]. He fled his home country with his mother in 1975 as the city fell to communist rule (reportedly fleeing in a helicopter under machine gun fire). He ended up in [[San Jose, California]] where early racial bullying inspired him to learn to fight. His mother enrolled him in [[Taekwondo]] classes at the age of 10. Since those first classes he has absorbed a variety of styles, and was undefeated as a professional kickboxer (22-0). He is a three time world champion and also coaches his own team, which is now 11-0 in team competition.<ref>http://www.cungle.com/movies.php</ref>


=== Kickboxing and Sanshou (Sanda, Chinese KickBoxing) ===
=== Kickboxing and Sanshou (Sanda, Chinese KickBoxing) ===
Cung Le is undefeated in his professional [[Sanshou]] career (17-0-0).<ref name=CungLe.com>http://www.cungle.com/fightprofile.php</ref> He has won three US Open International Martial Arts Championships (1994, 1995,1996). In 1998 he won the [[Shidokan]] tournament championship.<ref>http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=263</ref> He has also won 4 US National Championships (Orlando, Florida 1994, Dallas, TX, 1995, Baltimore, MD, 1997). He earned three bronze medals in his amateur Sanshou world competition. He has been a three-time captain of the United States teams that competed and was the U.S. team captain at the [[World Wushu Championships]] in 1997 (Italy) and 1999 (Hong Kong). On December 15, 2001 he defeated [[Shonie Carter]] by unanimous decision in [[San Jose, California]] to win the [[International Kickboxing Federation|IKF]] Pro Light-Heavyweight San Shou World Title.<ref name=CungLe.com/> In May 2003, Le entered into [[K-1]] competitions where he garnered a 3-0 career record, including 1 knockout.<ref name=CungLe.com/>
Cung Le is undefeated in his professional [[Sanshou]] career (16-0){{Citation needed}} .


=== MMA career ===
=== MMA career ===
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On March 29, 2008, Le defeated a long time [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] veteran [[Frank Shamrock]] in a fight co-promoted by [[Strikeforce]] and [[EliteXC]] at the [[HP Pavilion at San Jose|HP Pavilion]] in [[San Jose]]. Le won via TKO when Frank Shamrocks' right arm was broken after a series of kicks (ulna broken), making him [[Strikeforce]] Middleweight Champion.
On March 29, 2008, Le defeated a long time [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] veteran [[Frank Shamrock]] in a fight co-promoted by [[Strikeforce]] and [[EliteXC]] at the [[HP Pavilion at San Jose|HP Pavilion]] in [[San Jose]]. Le won via TKO when Frank Shamrocks' right arm was broken after a series of kicks (ulna broken), making him [[Strikeforce]] Middleweight Champion.


He has been critisized for facing cans and having the promotion exagerate his MMA skills.
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On September 17, 2009, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker announced that Le had relinquished his belt after securing another major motion picture deal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=9607&zoneid=2|title=LE STEPS DOWN; SHIELDS VS. LAWLER FOR 185 BELT|accessdate=2009-09-17|publisher=MMAWeekly.com|date=2009-09-17}}</ref>


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On September 17, 2009, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker announced that Le had relinquished his belt after securing another major motion picture deal. It was also announced that a bout between [[Jake Shields]] and [[Jason Miller (fighter)|Jason 'Mayhem' Miller]] will now be for Le's old title.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=9607&zoneid=2|title=LE STEPS DOWN; SHIELDS VS. LAWLER FOR 185 BELT|accessdate=2009-09-17|publisher=MMAWeekly.com|date=2009-09-17}}</ref>
Le returned to Strikeforce to face [[Scott Smith]] at [[Strikeforce: Evolution]] on December 19, 2009. Despite dominating the majority of the fight, and landing a high volume of spinning back kicks, Le suffered his first defeat, losing via KO at 3:35 of round three.

Le will return to Strikeforce to face [[Scott Smith]] at [[Strikeforce: Evolution]] on December 19th, 2009.


=== Acting career ===
=== Acting career ===
Kung Fu Cinema confirms Cung Le will co-star in the live-action ''[[Tekken (film)|Tekken]]'' film, based upon the popular martial arts fighting game, as [[Marshall Law (Tekken)|Marshall Law]]. The movie has already completed filming, and is set to be released in 2010. Le had supporting roles in the science fiction film ''[[Pandorum]]'' with [[Dennis Quaid]] and [[Ben Foster]], and ''[[Fighting (film)|Fighting]]'', released in 2009 alongside [[Channing Tatum]]. He also stars in a Hong Kong martial art film [[Bodyguards and Assassins]] coming out on December 18, 2009.
Kung Fu Cinema confirms Cung Le will co-star in the live-action ''[[Tekken (film)|Tekken]]'' film, based upon the popular martial arts fighting game, as [[Marshall Law (Tekken)|Marshall Law]]. The movie has already completed filming, and is set to be released in 2009. Le had supporting roles in the science fiction film ''[[Pandorum]]'' with [[Dennis Quaid]] and [[Ben Foster]], and ''[[Fighting (film)|Fighting]]'', released in 2009 alongside [[Channing Tatum]]. He also stars in a Hong Kong martial art film [[Bodyguards and Assassins]] coming out on December 18, 2009.


===Personal life===
===Personal life===
Cung has two sons with his ex-wife.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://knoxxgear.wordpress.com/2008/12/20/knoxxs-cung-le-talks-about-2008-and-his-upcoming-movies-for-2009/|title=KNOXX’s Cung Le talks about 2008 and his upcoming movies for 2009|accessdate=2009-07-26|publisher=KNOXXGEAR.com|date=2008-12-20}}</ref> He and his second wife Suzanne were married in August 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.octagonbuzz.com/exclusive-cung-le-interview/|title=Exclusive Cung Le Interview|accessdate=2009-08-22|publisher=|date=2009-08-13}}</ref>
Cung has two sons with his ex-wife.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://knoxxgear.wordpress.com/2008/12/20/knoxxs-cung-le-talks-about-2008-and-his-upcoming-movies-for-2009/|title=KNOXX’s Cung Le talks about 2008 and his upcoming movies for 2009|accessdate=2009-07-26|publisher=KNOXXGEAR.com|date=2008-12-20}}</ref> He and his wife Suzanne were married in August 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.octagonbuzz.com/exclusive-cung-le-interview/|title=Exclusive Cung Le Interview|accessdate=2009-08-22|publisher=|date=2009-08-13}}</ref>


== Kickboxing Record ==
== Kickboxing Record ==
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Revision as of 13:23, 21 December 2009

Cung Le
Le at a Pandorum panel discussion at WonderCon, February 28, 2009
Born (1972-05-25) May 25, 1972 (age 52)
South Vietnam Saigon, South Vietnam
NationalityUnited States Vietnamese American
Height5 ft 10.75 in (1.80 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
StyleSanshou, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Viet Vo Dao[1], Wrestling[2], Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Fighting out ofSan Jose, California
TeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy , Universal Strength Headquarters
Rank  black belt in Tae Kwon Do
  blue belt in BJJ
Kickboxing record
Total17
Wins17
By knockout12
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record
Total7
Wins6
By knockout6
Losses1
Draws0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Cung Le (born May 25, 1972) is a Vietnamese American kickboxer, mixed martial artist, and actor from San Jose, California. He was the Strikeforce Middleweight Champion before stepping down to further pursue his acting career.

Life and career

Cung Le was born in Saigon, South Vietnam. He fled his home country with his mother in 1975 as the city fell to communist rule (reportedly fleeing in a helicopter under machine gun fire). He ended up in San Jose, California where early racial bullying inspired him to learn to fight. His mother enrolled him in Taekwondo classes at the age of 10. Since those first classes he has absorbed a variety of styles, and was undefeated as a professional kickboxer (22-0). He is a three time world champion and also coaches his own team, which is now 11-0 in team competition.[4]

Kickboxing and Sanshou (Sanda, Chinese KickBoxing)

Cung Le is undefeated in his professional Sanshou career (17-0-0).[5] He has won three US Open International Martial Arts Championships (1994, 1995,1996). In 1998 he won the Shidokan tournament championship.[6] He has also won 4 US National Championships (Orlando, Florida 1994, Dallas, TX, 1995, Baltimore, MD, 1997). He earned three bronze medals in his amateur Sanshou world competition. He has been a three-time captain of the United States teams that competed and was the U.S. team captain at the World Wushu Championships in 1997 (Italy) and 1999 (Hong Kong). On December 15, 2001 he defeated Shonie Carter by unanimous decision in San Jose, California to win the IKF Pro Light-Heavyweight San Shou World Title.[5] In May 2003, Le entered into K-1 competitions where he garnered a 3-0 career record, including 1 knockout.[5]

MMA career

Cung Le and Frank Shamrock after their bout.

Le made his mixed martial arts debut at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie on March 10, 2006, at the HP Pavilion at San Jose, knocking out kickboxing rival Mike Altman at 3:51 of the first round. Three months later he faced KOTC veteran Brian Warren, knocking him out with a flurry of punches at 4:19 of the first round. At Strikeforce: Triple Threat on December 8, 2006, Le defeated Jason Von Flue in 0:43 when the fight had to be stopped due to a cut.

Le went on to fight the veteran Tony Fryklund who had just suffered a spectacular loss to Anderson Silva one year prior. Like Silva, Le beat Fryklund via KO late in the third round. Soon after Le fought Sammy Morgan at Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives. He utilized his throws to keep Morgan off and won the bout via TKO.

On March 29, 2008, Le defeated a long time MMA veteran Frank Shamrock in a fight co-promoted by Strikeforce and EliteXC at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. Le won via TKO when Frank Shamrocks' right arm was broken after a series of kicks (ulna broken), making him Strikeforce Middleweight Champion.

He has been critisized for facing cans and having the promotion exagerate his MMA skills.

On September 17, 2009, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker announced that Le had relinquished his belt after securing another major motion picture deal. It was also announced that a bout between Jake Shields and Jason 'Mayhem' Miller will now be for Le's old title.[7]

Le will return to Strikeforce to face Scott Smith at Strikeforce: Evolution on December 19th, 2009.

Acting career

Kung Fu Cinema confirms Cung Le will co-star in the live-action Tekken film, based upon the popular martial arts fighting game, as Marshall Law. The movie has already completed filming, and is set to be released in 2009. Le had supporting roles in the science fiction film Pandorum with Dennis Quaid and Ben Foster, and Fighting, released in 2009 alongside Channing Tatum. He also stars in a Hong Kong martial art film Bodyguards and Assassins coming out on December 18, 2009.

Personal life

Cung has two sons with his ex-wife.[8] He and his wife Suzanne were married in August 2009.[9]

Kickboxing Record

Result Date Event Weight Location
Win March 29, 2008 Strikeforce Middleweight MMA World Champion Middleweight United States San Jose, California, USA
Win 2004 ISKA Light Heavyweight K-1 Super Fight Champion(vs. Brian Warren) Light Heavyweight United States Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Win 2003 ISKA Light Heavyweight K-1 Super Fight Champion(vs. Phil Petit) Light Heavyweight United States Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Win 2003 ISKA Light Heavyweight K-1 Super Fight Champion(vs. Scott Sheeley) Light Heavyweight United States Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Win 2001 IKF Light Heavyweight World Champion Light Heavyweight United States San Jose, California, USA
Win 2000 ISKA North American Light Heavyweight Champion Light Heavyweight United States San Jose, California, USA
Win 2000 ISKA Light Heavyweight K-1 Super fight Champion Light Heavyweight United States Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Win 2000 ISKA Cruiserweight World Champion(title defense) Cruiserweight United States San Jose, California, USA
Win 1999 Art of War Light Heavyweight Champion, China vs. USA Light Heavyweight United States Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Win 1999 ISKA Light Heavyweight Sanshou World Champion Light Heavyweight United States San Jose, California, USA
Win 1998 ISKA Cruiserweight World Champion Cruiserweight United States San Jose, California, USA
Win 1998 Draka Main Event Champion Light Heavyweight United States Los Angeles, California, USA
Win 1998 Draka Under card Champion Light Heavyweight United States Los Angeles, California, USA
Win 1998 Shidokan Team USA Champion (vs. Arne Soldwedel) Light Heavyweight United States Chicago, Illinois, USA
Win 1998 Shidokan Team USA Champion (vs. Laimon M. Keita) Light Heavyweight United States Chicago, Illinois, USA
Win 1998 Shidokan Team USA Champion (vs. Ben Harris) Light Heavyweight United States Chicago, Illinois, USA

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MMA record

Professional record breakdown
7 matches 6 wins 1 loss
By knockout 6 1
By submission 0 0
By decision 0 0
Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss United States Scott Smith KO (Punches) Strikeforce: Evolution 12/19/2009 3 3:25 United States San Jose, California
Win United States Frank Shamrock TKO (Broken Arm) EliteXC / Strikeforce - Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le 3/29/2008 3 5:00 United States San Jose, California Won Strikeforce Middleweight Championship, Vacates title later due to filming obligations.
Win United States Sammy Morgan KO (Body Kick) Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives 11/16/2007 3 1:58 United States San Jose, California
Win United States Tony Fryklund KO (Punch) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni 6/22/2007 3 0:25 United States San Jose, California
Win United States Jason Von Flue TKO (Cut) Strikeforce: Triple Threat 12/8/2006 1 0:43 United States San Jose, California
Win United States Brian Warren TKO (Punches) Strikeforce: Revenge 6/9/2006 1 4:19 United States San Jose, California
Win United States Mike Altman KO (Punch) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie 3/10/2006 1 3:51 United States San Jose, California

References

  1. ^ http://www.blackbeltmag.com/archives/152
  2. ^ http://martialarts.about.com/od/eventsandcompetitions/p/cungle.htm
  3. ^ http://www.strikeforce.com/fighters/CungLe.asp
  4. ^ http://www.cungle.com/movies.php
  5. ^ a b c http://www.cungle.com/fightprofile.php
  6. ^ http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=263
  7. ^ "LE STEPS DOWN; SHIELDS VS. LAWLER FOR 185 BELT". MMAWeekly.com. 2009-09-17. Retrieved 2009-09-17.
  8. ^ "KNOXX's Cung Le talks about 2008 and his upcoming movies for 2009". KNOXXGEAR.com. 2008-12-20. Retrieved 2009-07-26.
  9. ^ "Exclusive Cung Le Interview". 2009-08-13. Retrieved 2009-08-22.

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