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Cung Le

9-3-0★ 2bonusesVietnam / United StatesLast 5
Sanda 12-0

Last fight: Loss vs Michael Bisping · TKO · Aug 23, 2014

9-3-0 · 8 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Michael BispingTKO · R4 0:57
UFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos·August 23, 2014

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CAREER SUMMARY

Cung Le holds a professional MMA record of 9-3-0. Le has won 9 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Le lands 3.09 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 0.70 takedowns per 15 minutes. Le also has 12 recorded Sanda bouts. Most recent fight: August 23, 2014. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
May 25, 1972
Age
54
Nationality
Vietnam / United States
Birthplace
Saigon, Vietnam

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Michael Bisping
    UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos· Aug 23, 2014· Middleweight· 9-3 vs 25-6
    TKO
    R4 · 0:57
  2. WIN
    vs Rich Franklin
    UFC Macao: Franklin vs Le· Nov 11, 2012· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 29-7
    TKO
    R1 · 2:17
    KOTN
  3. WIN
    vs Patrick Cote
    UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen II· Jul 8, 2012· Middleweight· 8-2 vs 17-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Wanderlei Silva
    UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson· Nov 19, 2011· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 34-11-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:49
    FOTN
  5. WIN
    vs Scott Smith
    Strikeforce/ M-1 Global: Fedor vs Werdum· Jun 25, 2010· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 17-7
    TKO
    R2 · 1:46
  6. LOSS
    vs Scott Smith
    Strikeforce: Evolution· Dec 18, 2009· Middleweight· 6-1 vs 17-6
    TKO
    R3 · 3:25
  7. WIN
    vs Frank Shamrock×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Strikeforce: Shamrock vs Le· Mar 28, 2008· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 23-9-2
    TKO
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Sammy Morgan
    Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives· Nov 15, 2007· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 19-9
    TKO
    R3 · 1:58
  9. WIN
    vs Tony Fryklund
    StrikeForce-EliteXC: Shamrock vs Baroni· Jun 21, 2007· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 14-9
    TKO
    R3 · 0:25
  10. WIN
    vs Jason Von Flue
    Strikeforce: Triple Threat· Dec 7, 2006· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 12-7-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:43
  11. WIN
    vs Brian Warren
    Strikeforce: Revenge· Jun 8, 2006· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 9-7
    TKO
    R1 · 4:19
  12. WIN
    vs Mike Altman
    Strikeforce: Shamrock vs Gracie· Mar 9, 2006· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 1-3
    TKO
    R1 · 3:51

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Cung Le's Universal Strength Headquarters

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
99 · best in division
Fast Hands
98 · top 4% in division
Punch power98
Kick power99
Punch speed98
Kick speed98
Accuracy97
Takedowns45
Ground striking73
Submissions62
Chin88
Body strength87
Cardio77

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 9-3-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.09per min
42% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.60per min
63% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.70per 15 min
67% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 2-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.09per min
42% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.60per min
63% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.70per 15 min
67% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Bonus résumé

Cung Le has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ KO of the Night ×1
  1. ★ KOTNvs Rich Franklin · UFC Macao: Franklin vs LeNov 11, 2012
  2. ★ FOTNvs Wanderlei Silva · UFC 139: Shogun vs HendersonNov 19, 2011

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Cung Le earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1670▼19
Peak
1789Mar 29, 2008
Rated fights
12
15001600170018002007200920112013Mar 10, 2006 · 1550Jun 9, 2006 · 1609Dec 8, 2006 · 1665Jun 22, 2007 · 1711Nov 16, 2007 · 1747Mar 29, 2008 · 1789Dec 19, 2009 · 1692Jun 26, 2010 · 1727Nov 20, 2011 · 1674Jul 8, 2012 · 1700Nov 10, 2012 · 1748Aug 23, 2014 · 16701670

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Frequently asked questions

When does Cung Le fight next?

Cung Le has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Cung Le's record?

Cung Le's professional MMA record is 9-3-0.

Who is Cung Le fighting next?

Cung Le's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Cung Le fight last?

Cung Le most recently fought Michael Bisping at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos on Saturday, August 23, 2014, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Cung Le fight in?

Cung Le fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Cung Le have?

Cung Le has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Cung Le won?

Cung Le has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Cung Le?

Cung Le is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Cung Le weigh?

Cung Le weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Cung Le's reach?

Cung Le has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Cung Le?

Cung Le is 54 years old (born May 25, 1972).

Where is Cung Le from?

Cung Le is from Vietnam / the United States.

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