Inside MMA 246: Robbie Lawler, Cung Le, Mark Pavelich

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Kruck’s Corner, Split Decision & Fight Highlights segments after the jump.

Cung Le Just Making Movies For Now

If you’ve been following Cung Le since his big win over Frank Shamrock, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he’s spending all his time making movies instead fighting. If that leaves you disappointed, you’re not alone, and I wish I could tell you he’s done with all that, it was a great experience, but all he really wants to do is fight. If I did though, I’d just be lying.

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Strikeforce On NBC: Cung Le vs Tony Fryklund, Jorge Masvidal vs Matt Lee

Cung Le vs Tony Fryklund Round One

Rounds two & three and Masvidal vs. Lee after the jump.

Dana White: Fedor Is ‘Overrated’; Wants Cung Le In The UFC

Apparently, Dana’s change of heart about Fedor didn’t last long, although I guess “overrated” is a step up from “a farce.”

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Cung Le Confirms Talks With The UFC & Potential Fight Against Anderson Silva

The major stumbling block: Cung Le still have three fights left on his Strikeforce contract.

Like the Fedor situation, it’s very doubtful that the UFC would agree to a one off fight against one of its champions without the ability to wrap Le up in a long term deal. It’s an intriguing fight though, and hopefully one we’ll see in the future. Silva would easily be the favorite, but Cung thinks he knows the secret to taking out the Brazilian. Watch the video to find out what it is. Trust me, you haven’t heard this one before. It’s pretty funny.

Frank Shamrock: Three Year Fight Plan, Tito Ortiz On The List

The Frank Shamrock Three Year Fight Plan

  • October 2008 - Possibly Robbie Lawler/Scott Smith winner
  • Early 2009 - Ken Shamrock
  • Late 2009 - Tito Ortiz
  • Early 2010 - Cung Le

That is a man with a plan. Say what you want about Frank Shamrock, but he understands the business end of MMA at least as well, if not better than any other fighter.

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Strikeforce On NBC: Cung Le’s MMA Debut

Cung Le First-Ever MMA Fight

More after the jump.

Quick News: UFC Releases Jake O’Brien; Shamrock-Le Ratings; EliteXC Releases Educational MMA Rules Video

A few quick updates:

  • Jake O’Brien has been released by the UFC. O’Brien’s last fight took place at UFC 82 where he lost to Andre Arlovski. MMA Junkie has the story.
  • The showdown between Frank Shamrock and Cung Le has been labeled a candidate for Fight of the Year by many. The problem is not many people actually tuned in to see it. As reported by Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the event co-promoted by EliteXC & Strikeforce only pulled a 1.2 rating (287,000 viewers). Adam Swift of MMAPayout.com points it out as a disappointment compared to previous Showtime MMA events.
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Strikeforce On NBC To Debut Tonight

Strikeforce on NBC will be premiering tonight (early Sunday) at 2am ET/PT. The first episode will be focusing on newly crowned Strikeforce Middleweight Champion, Cung Le.

Here’s the promo: