MMA Quick Quote: Cung Le is too old for the Strikeforce Middleweight Tournament
by Jesse Holland on Jun 30, 2010 10:52 AM EDT
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"You know tournaments, let those young guys do the tournaments. I'm 38 years old, and even though I looked 28 on Saturday, after I put that pizza, chocolate chips, and cookies in my stomach, I feel like a 38-year-old. I want to sit down with Scott Coker and see what he has in store for me, but I definitely didn't take that much wear and tear in this fight, and you go through that tournament and you're fighting a lot. There's going to be a lot of wear and tear, and I'm not sure exactly what I want to do at this point. Right now, in the last five months, I haven't had that much time to spend with my boys. It was a lot about me. I was really selfish for this fight, and I was really focused. I've got to give back a little bit."
Former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Cung Le tells MMAWeekly that he's not sure which direction his career is heading but at 38, it probably won't be the rumored middleweight tournament to find a new waist for Jake Shields vacated belt (assuming the champ defects to the UFC). The San Shou striker is fresh off a TKO drubbing of Scott Smith at last weekend's "Fedor vs. Werdum" event and could return to action later this year if his Hollywood deals are still on hold. But if Le doesn't participate in the 185-pound tournament, who's left for him to fight?
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time to retire.
if you don’t want every chance to be champion… you’ve lost your drive.
I'm old school hating Lesnar, I've been hating Lesnar since '08
I'm going to start being the BE or KidNate of commenters, I'm just going to copy and paste your comments and say "I agree & Dana White sucks!"
I think he is just being realistic although its fair to say that he does not have the GG to be a champion, anyway.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Yup OJR, though I wouldn’t mind seeing the winner of the tournament fight Le as their first defense.
by HappyLittleTreez on Jun 30, 2010 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Im with Micah
Why should he be the first title defese when he doesnt even care enough to try to earn the tite? The moment this guy dropped his title and then sighed to fight Scott Smith 2 months later, he lost all my respect. This is a guy that wants to hand pick everything to make himself look good. A common theme in fighters that avoid the UFC.
Give a man to fish and feed him for a day. Kick his stupid ass and maybe he will leave you alone.
Who else are they going to get for a first defense? Besides if he’s as garbage as you say he is then he should get smashed by the winner – that’s not hand picking. He’ll have to face the best fighter of the tournament.
If you don’t think his style is exciting then I don’t really see how you can call yourself a fan of MMA.
by HappyLittleTreez on Jun 30, 2010 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL. Great photoshop, JH.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Bummer
Who else do they have to justify a tournament? 4 man tounamemt?
by _Haze_ on Jun 30, 2010 10:54 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
can this guy just go away
you shouldn’t be in any tournament for any title because you’re a mediocre fighter. They don’t do one night tournaments anymore, so this BS about being too old to win a few fights to become champ is ridiculous! Let me guess, he wants the first shot at whoever wins the tournament. I almost hope Shields stays at SF and retires this guy!
I like watching him fight
But am realistic about his abilities. He is a B-level fighter, fighting in a b-level promotion. Works all around.
"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."
Kevin - He is too old and he does not have the GG to compete. His stand up is good but his overall MMA skillset is def mediocre. I will give him the benefit of the doubt for now.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Dung gave up the belt to avoid Jake
There’s no chance that he will ever take that fight, as he knows that Jake would school him.
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
by David W-S on Jun 30, 2010 12:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Absolutely. TD and then a sub. Guaranteed.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Can't believe he's pussing out
It’s not gonna be like Bellator I’d imagine. Probably be spaced out and it’s gonna be what, 3 matches to win the whole thing. I’m assuming they’ll do QF, SF and finale for the belt. Cung would be lucky to make it to the final anyway
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
I loved the pride tournaments
getting guys to fight twice in one night thats the shit,although they are more injury prone
doesn't make any sense
If you’re not fighting multiple times in one night, what’s the issue here? If you gotta fight once every 3-4 mos for this tourney (3 fights total I assume if you win it), what’s the problem? Don’t fight if fighting reasonable schedules is too much. Sh*tty too, I like watching him. But defs lacks heart.
*ABM*
Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.
by daniel worby on Jun 30, 2010 11:25 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
He knows that he won't win
He only wants to fight guys that will stand and bang with him and even then he may still get KO’d. The fact that he gave up the belt to avoid fighting the top MWs shows how little heart Dung has. He’s just a flashy sideshow at this point.
I <3 Dana White, the Ruler and Savior of the MMA World, and will serve his disciple, Synyster, faithfully to the end.
by David W-S on Jun 30, 2010 12:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
frustrating to me though
I mean he’s 38. I don’t care if a guy wins or loses at that age. So long as he tries, and is entertaining. That’s why I still tune in for guys like Jardine, and Couture.
*ABM*
Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.
by daniel worby on Jun 30, 2010 12:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"at this point?"
compared to what? he started his carreer old and isn’t a good mmaist, he’s always been a flashy side show
There Goes My Imaginitive Plans As SF Prez
I wanted him to compete in it. And plus maybe its not the age entirely maybe added to the age he doesnt have the drive and energy to stay motivated.
Lmfao!! Awesome Photoshop JH =D
No heart at all. I still want2 see dung fight manhoef or lawler. I hope he gets ktfo his next fight!
by d*locc on Jun 30, 2010 1:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
And much like I do for Cyborb, I even have a bit of a man crush on Dorthy
by snipersniper on Jun 30, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
ick
no way I’m following Stanley
It is not enough to succeed. Others must fail.
by Jesse Holland on Jun 30, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
its true the problem is never the number of guys a womans been with, its that they alwasy seem to choose the nastiest ones
Its like , “seriously? Him?” fucking Stanley? seriously??
Tournaments seperate the men form the boys
I understand why UFC doesnt do them, but its a shame they dont, especially open weight tournaments. Thats my idea of heaven
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