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Cung Le Still Recovering From Elbow Surgery, Says Bout With Anderson Silva Would Be “Fun Fight”
By FCF Staff
Tonight’s UFC on FOX 7 card may seem somewhat incomplete for San Jose fans, due to the fact that the city’s own, Cung Le, is not on the card. The 40 year-old-middleweight is still recovering from… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Just For Kicks, UFC Should Book Cung Le vs. Anderson Silva; and Why Franklin Choked
By Joshua Molina
When it comes to fighting, sometimes you can over-respect someone.
In the awkward buildup to the UFC in China show headlined by Cung Le vs. Rich Franklin, Le and Franklin spent 100 percent of their time talking… Read More
Cung Le, Thiago Silva, Mac Danzig and Takanori Gomi Collect UFC on FUEL TV Awards
By FCF Staff
It may have been the only knockout on the card, but it was a memorable one nonetheless, and Cung Le earned “Knockout of the Night” for his stoppage win over Rich Franklin today in China.
Le sent… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 6: Cung Le Knocks Out Rich Franklin in Devastating Fashion
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s first trip to China will likely be forever remembered for the highlight reel finish the main event produced, as the headliner saw Cung Le knockout former middleweight champion Rich Franklin in the opening round.
In… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 6 Weigh-Ins: Rich Franklin and Cung Le Set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Rich Franklin and Cung Le made weight today at the Cotai Arena in the Venetian Macau Resort Hotel, clearing the way for their middleweight bout tomorrow.
The UFC on FUEL TV 6 card will be hosted by… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Cung Le Goes to China; Jon Jones Continues to Put His Foot in His Mouth
By Joshua Molina
Cung Le is a fighter, but he’s first and foremost a family man. That’s one of the main reasons why the Vietnamese-American fight so often in San Jose, California, where he lives.
Nine out of the fighter’s… Read More
UFC Macao: Rich Franklin vs. Cung Le, Stansilva Nedkov vs. Thiago Silva, Dong Hyun Kim vs. Paulo Thiago Confirmed
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed several bouts for the promotion’s upcoming debut in China, including an expected middleweight bout between Rich Franklin and Cung Le. The November 10th event will be hosted by the Venetian Macau… Read More
Patrick Cote on Loss to Cung Le: “At The End of The Day, Don’t Leave it in The Judge’s Hands”
Canadian Hoping For UFC 154 Bout in Montreal
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into UFC 148, Patrick Cote consistently said that he would not back away from a stand-up fight with the renowned striker Cung Le, and during the July 7th… Read More
At UFC 148, Cung Le, 40, Looks to Prove He’s More Than A Hollywood Martial Arts Action Star And Can Still Fight
By Joshua Molina
At 40 years old, Cung Le will be the oldest man to compete in the cage at UFC 148 tomorrow/Saturday.
He’s not a UFC legend. He’s not on a retirement tour. And he’s not fighting in grudge… Read More
Media Watch: Learning From Experience, Cung Le is Training Smarter
By Michael Hatamoto
Former Strikeforce middleweight champion Cung Le looks to earn his first victory inside the UFC octagon this weekend against Patrick Cote at UFC 148.
Le didn’t have a merry welcome to the UFC’s middleweight division, when he… Read More
Patrick Cote Says “New Version Of Me, With More Skills” Will Look to KO Cung Le
By Kelsey Mowatt
After being cut by the UFC in 2010, following a unanimous decision to Tom Lawlor and his third consecutive defeat, Patrick Cote has continued to win and push for his Octagon return. Recently, not… Read More
Patrick Cote Announces UFC Return, Fighting Cung Le at UFC 148
Le Also Confirmed Match-Up With FCF
By FCF Staff
For some time now, Patrick Cote has been campaigning publicly for his UFC return, and according to the middleweight veteran he will return to the Octagon July… Read More
Cung Le on Loss to Wanderlei Silva: “My Nose Was Done, But I Wasn’t”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Cung Le’s UFC 139 tilt with Wanderlei Silva last month may have lived up to the expectations of a thrilling, strike filled contest, but clearly the end result was a bitter disappointment for the former Strikeforce middleweight… Read More
Vitor Belfort Injured, Wanderlei Silva to Fight Cung Le at UFC 139
By FCF Staff
Just days after it was announced that Vitor Belfort would face former Strikeforce star Cung Le at the upcoming November 19th, UFC 139 card in San Jose, Belfort has been forced to withdraw from the event… Read More
Cung Le “Honored” to be Fighting Vitor Belfort, Understands Speculation Regarding Future of Strikeforce
By Kelsey Mowatt
Throughout the summer, Cung Le wasn’t shy about expressing the fact that he hoped to transfer from Strikeforce to the Ultimate Fighting Championship and compete at the promotion’s upcoming November 19th event in his hometown of… Read More
Cung Le Confirms UFC 139 Bout with Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
After the official website of Vitor Belfort reported that the middleweight will fight Cung Le, November 19th in San Jose, the Strikeforce vet has confirmed with FCF that the bout is a go.
The UFC has… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Fighting Cung Le at UFC 139
By FCF Staff
After weeks of campaigning to compete on the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming November 19th card in his hometown of San Jose, Strikeforce middleweight Cung Le may be getting his wish. According to posts on the official… Read More
FCF Exclusive: Superstar Cung Le Talks Life in Hollywood, Fighting Chris Leben and His UFC Hopes
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Former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion and undefeated kickboxing champion Cung Le talks with FCF about his recent success in Hollywood that has had him working with the likes of Russell Crowe and hip-hop mogul The… Read More
Cung Le Says Movie Schedule Ideal for UFC 139 Bout, Has “No Problem” Fighting Keith Jardine
By Kelsey Mowatt
He has been one of Strikeforce’s biggest draws and its middleweight champion, but if Cung Le had it his way, his next bout would take place in the UFC Octagon. Not only is Le… Read More