Biography
Cung Le is an American actor, former professional mixed martial artist, Sanshou fighter and kickboxer. Le is perhaps best known in mixed martial arts for competing in Strikeforce, holding a record of 7–1 with the organization before its demise. He defeated Frank Shamrock to become the second Strikeforce Middleweight Champion before vacating the title to further pursue his acting career. He competed as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), holding a record of 2–2 with the organization. In kickboxing and sanshou, he is a former International Kickboxing Federation Light Heavyweight World Champion, having a professional kickboxing record of 17–0 before moving to mixed martial arts.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.com4.36
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
2.98
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
1.37
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.27
avg
Submissions
1.51
avg
Knockdowns
How He Wins
Finish Rate
wins by finish
Recent Form
Mixed Martial Arts12 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Michael BispingH2H | TKO (knee and punches) | R4 | UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le | Aug 23, 2014 |
| Win |  Rich FranklinH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. Le | Nov 10, 2012 |
| Win |  Patrick CôtéH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 148 | Jul 7, 2012 |
| Loss |  Wanderlei SilvaH2H | TKO (knees and punches) | R2 | UFC 139 | Nov 19, 2011 |
| Win | Scott SmithH2H | KO (body kick) | R2 | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum | Jun 26, 2010 |
| Loss | Scott SmithH2H | KO (punches) | R3 | Strikeforce: Evolution | Dec 19, 2009 |
| Win | Frank ShamrockH2H | TKO (broken arm) | R3 | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Le | Mar 29, 2008 |
| Win | Sam MorganH2H | KO (body kick) | R3 | Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives | Nov 16, 2007 |
| Win | Tony FryklundH2H | KO (punch) | R3 | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni | Jun 22, 2007 |
| Win | Jason Von FlueH2H | TKO (doctor stoppage) | R1 | Strikeforce: Triple Threat | Dec 8, 2006 |
| Win | Brian WarrenH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Strikeforce: Revenge | Jun 9, 2006 |
| Win | Mike AltmanH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie | Mar 10, 2006 |
kickboxing& Muay Thai17-0-0
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Brian Ebersole | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | Strikeforce | Jun 4, 2005 |
| Win | Brian Warren | Decision (unanimous) | R4 | K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas I | Apr 30, 2004 |
| Win | Phil Petit | Decision (unanimous) | R4 | K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas II | Aug 15, 2003 |
| Win | Scott Sheely | TKO (strikes) | R2 | K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas | May 2, 2003 |
| Win | Shonie Carter | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | Strikeforce | Dec 15, 2001 |
| Win | Jeff Thornhill | KO (spinning back fist) | R3 | Strikeforce | Sep 15, 2000 |
| Win | Laimon M. Keita | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | K-1 USA Championships 2000 | Aug 5, 2000 |
| Win | Mike Altman | KO (double roundhouse kick) | R3 | Strikeforce | May 13, 2000 |
| Win | Scott Sheely | TKO (broken cheek bone) | R2 | Strikeforce | May 15, 1999 |
| Win | Dan Garett | KO (body kick) | R3 | Strikeforce | Oct 10, 1998 |
| Win | Arne Soldwedel | KO (right hook) | R7 | 1998 Shidokan Cup | Aug 29, 1998 |
| Win | Laimon M. Keita | Submission (foot lock) | R2 | 1998 Shidokan Cup | Aug 29, 1998 |
| Win | Ben Harris | KO (spinning hook kick) | R2 | 1998 Shidokan Cup | Aug 29, 1998 |
| Win | Minaru Taro | KO (head kick) | R1 | Draka V | May 24, 1998 |
| Win | Gaik Isrelyan | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | Draka V | May 24, 1998 |
| Win | Jason Yee | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | 1997 Kung Fu Championships | Aug 31, 1997 |
Related Fighters
Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.