Cung Le's fighters in MMA

[GeneChing]

I caught Palacios on Telemundo last night on some news program. The interview was in progress and I watched it for about 15-20 minutes pero mi espanol es muy malo . They were taking callers. Jose's left hand was bandaged, but he seemed to come off well, better than the interviewer in my opinion. I was going to search Telemundo for a clip but got distracted by Sin Senos No Hay Paradiso.

[Cimaroon]

So, is Rumble Jonhson considered one of Cungs fighters? Dude seems like he can make moves in the UFC.

[Oso]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r55mxK2xKc


this has to be a demo, right?

[GeneChing]

Josh “The Punk” Thomson is training under Cung but I wouldn't call him one of Cung's fighters. He is listed as a trainer and coach at Cung's gym now.

Another up and coming fighter that I just met yesterday is James Terry. He might be on the undercard for Shamrock vs. Diaz coming this April 11.

[MasterKiller]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r55mxK2xKc


this has to be a demo, right?

No, I think that's Rudi Ott he's fighting.

[mawali]

I caught Palacios on Telemundo last night on some news program. I was going to search Telemundo for a clip but got distracted by Sin Senos No Hay Paradiso.

Siempre pa'lante Gene!
Estas en algo! You go amigo!

[Cimaroon]

So what about Cung? Whens our boy going to get back in the ring? Hopefully at leats by summer.

I saw a blurb in fight magazine that made it sound like there was a talk of Fedor vs Cung fight?! Wow.

[GeneChing]

Oso - I'm guessing that's a demo fight. It just doesn't seem as staccato as a real match. Some one please correct me if I'm wrong. Cung & Rudi did a similar demo for our Gala Benefit Feature Masters' Exhibition DVD. Technically, Cung is a cover master but we couldn't set up mats for the evening stage, so he performed during our afternoon free show.

Cimaroon - I answered you on the Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz April 11 San Jose thread that I just posted.

[Pork Chop]

there's no ref, definitely a demo.

that cover picture is like looking at old pics from the 80s with folks in stone washed jeans, flock of seagulls hair, and a half-shirt....

[Oso]

ya, 'no ref' ...didn't even notice that but you're right. i was just looking at how many times Rudi Ott (? i think it looks like him too) fed kicks into throws.

[GeneChing]

Two of Cung's fighters fought in The Awakening - World CSC: Andrew Valladarez in MMA, Jose Palacios in Muay Thai.

[GeneChing]

Elaina and Jose are fighting in Sin City the same night as Cung enters the UFC cage.

THREE-TIME WORLD CHAMP
MALAIPET SASIPRAPA REPLACES KIT COPE IN WBC MUAY THAI CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT VERSUS JOSE PALACIOS
SAT., NOV. 19 AT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO LAS VEGAS
Cope unable to secure fighter license from Nevada State Athletic Commission

LAS VEGAS, NEV. (Nov. 17, 2011) * Lion Fight Promotions announced tooday that it has signed three-time world champion Malaipet Sasiprapa (138-27-5 (26 KO’s) of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. via Thailand to face rising star Jose Palacios (5-2 (3 KO’s) San Jose, Calif. at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. on Sat., Nov. 19, live on Go Fight Live (www.gfl.tv), after Kit Cope, Palacios’ original opponent, was unable to secure a license to fight from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The vacant WBC national welterweight (147 pounds) championship will be at stake in the bout between Sasiprapa and Palacios.

The 29-year-old Sasiprapa, better known to fight fans as “Malaipet,� is a decorated champion of Bangkok, Thailand’s Raja****ern Stadium, one of the country’s two most prestigious arenas for world-class Muay Thai competition. A practitioner of Muay Thai since the age of eight, he is known for his powerful kicks and clinch work.

Malaipet is looking to bounce back from a unanimous decision loss to Chike Lindsay on Aug. 13, 2011. Just two weeks before that, Malaipet battled British contender Tim Thomas to a majority draw after taking the fight on just one day notice.

In the main event of Lion Fight Promotions: Battle In The Desert 4, Live from The Joint, surging Muay Thai star Chaz Mulkey (7-4) of Las Vegas will collide with four-time British Muay Thai champion Simon Chu (29-7 (17 KO’s) of Leeds, England for the vacant WBC international middleweight (160 pounds) Muay Thai championship.

In the co-main event, superstar Phanuwat “Coke� Chunhawat (145-24-1 (24 KO’s) of Oakland, Calif. via Thailand will face battle-tested Muay Thai champion and professional boxing contender Rami Ibrahim (13-7-2 (6 KO’s) of Philadelphia, Pa.

Two knockout artists and rapidly emerging forces will collide when Las Vegas-based Muay Thai and mixed martial arts (MMA) standout Chidi Njokuani (10-1 (6 KO’s) squares off with aggressive-minded Ken Tran (13-3 (10 KO’s) of Vancouver B.C., Canada in a 170-pound catchweight fight.

In a heavyweight attraction, Brazilian Muay Thai and K-1 Champion Eduardo Maiorino (40-14 (20 KO’s) of Richmond, Calif. via Campo Grande, Brazil will throw down with K-1 USA veteran Terroll Dees (6-2 (4 KO’s) of Concord, Calif.

The main card will also be highlighted by a pair of women’s bouts. Former Cung Le-protégé Elaina Maxwell (0-0) of San Francisco, Calif. will face off with Roxy “Balboa� Richardson (2-1) of Los Angeles, Calif. at super lightweight (140 pounds) while Vivian Leung (1-0) of Las Vegas via Saskatoon, Canada will lock horns with Cassie Trost (0-0) of Los Angeles in a 120 pound catchweight affair.

Tickets for Lion Fight Promotions: Battle In The Desert 4, Live from The Joint, priced from $25, are on sale and can be purchased at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino box office, at all Ticketmaster outlets (800-745-3000) and online at Ticketmaster.com.

Doors at The Joint will open at 4 p.m. on Saturday. The first preliminary bout will begin at 5 p.m.

Fight fans around the world can tune into the entire 12 bout fight card (7 professional main card bouts and 6 amateur preliminary card bouts) online by logging on to GFL’s dedicated web page for the event and paying a fee of $14.99. The one-time credit card payment will allow purchasers to watch the event both live and after its completion.

Complete Professional Fight Card:

Main Event
WBC International Middleweight (160 pounds) Championship
Chaz Mulkey (Las Vegas, Nev.) (Champion) vs. Simon Chu (Leeds, England) (Challenger)
5x3 rounds

Co-Main Event
WBC National Lightweight (135 pounds) Championship (Vacant)
Phanuwat “Coke� Chunhawat (Oakland, Calif) vs. Rami Ibrahim (Philadelphia, Pa.)
5x3 rounds

WBC National Welterweight (147 pounds) Championship (Vacant)
Malaipet Sasiprapa (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) vs. Jose Palacios (San Jose, Calif.)
5x3 rounds

Elaina Maxwell (San Francisco, Calif.) vs. Roxy Richardson (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Super Lightweight (140 lbs) / 5x3 rounds

Chidi Njokuani (Las Vegas, Nev.) vs. Ken Tran (Vancouver B.C., Canada)
Catchweight (170 lbs) / 5x3 rounds

Vivian Leung (Las Vegas, NV) vs. Cassie Trost (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Catchweight (120 lbs) / 5x3 rounds

Eduardo Maiorino (Richmond, Calif.) vs. Terroll Dees (Concord, Calif.)
Heavyweight (Max 250 lbs.) 5 x 3 rounds

Complete Amateur Preliminary Fight Card:

Tyler Rodgers (Las Vegas, NV) vs. Beto Rodriguez (Los Angeles, CA)
147 lbs / USMTA title / 5x2 rounds

Jason Andrada (Las Vegas, NV) vs. Victor Perez (Van Nuys, CA)
130 lbs / USMTA title/ 5x2 rounds

Patti Teran (Las Vegas, NV) vs. Monique Travis (Atlanta, GA)
108 lbs / 3x2 rounds

Josh Shepard (Las Vegas, NV) vs. Mike Kruska (Los Angeles, CA)
165 lbs / 3x2 rounds

Genesis Bravo (Las Vegas, NV) vs. Pixi O'Reilly (Phoenix, AZ)
112 lbs / 3x2 rounds

About Lion Fight Promotions
Lion Fight Promotions is a Las Vegas, Nevada-based world championship Muay Thai kickboxing promotion dedicated to producing matchups between the best Muay Thai fighters in the world in their respective weight classes. Led by former Las Vegas casino executive, Scott Kent, the promotional company has been developed in consultation with Christine Toledo, one of the sport's most popular champions and star of the Oxygen Network reality television show Fight Girls. Both Kent and Toledo share a common passion for Muay Thai and are working together to promote the sport.

About Go Fight Live (GFL)
GFL Combat Sports Network is a pioneer in Internet Sports Broadcasting. Over the years GFL has broadcast more than 1100 live events with over 5500 combat sports videos in 196 countries. GFL is especially proud to have served greater than 5 million public viewers over the years with more than 250 combat sports related website affiliates in its network. GFL is now available on Roku, Android, IPhone, IPad, as well as other internet ready devices.

[GeneChing]

Jose lost as he posted the following on his facebook yesterday morning "Close fight... Im sorry everyone. There is only one way to go from here... And thats up. Thank u everyone... Xoxo"

I found this YouTube vid from Roxy Richardon: Roxy Richardson talks about her win over Elaina Maxwell and announces her retirement

Tough night for Team USH.