Shaolin fighter Yi Long

[GeneChing]

A Shaolin disciple is rising in the Chinese fight circles named Yi Long

See [运动员资料] 一龙 (http://www.chinawlf.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=16144)

http://www.chinawlf.com/data/attachment/forum/201006/11/110903pp2wdan2dnwc3dn0.jpg

Here's a babelfish translation:

Shaolin Temple Wu Seng a dragon

A dragon, the Shandong Texas person, in April, 1987 was born, the height 1.76 meters, the body weight 72 kilograms, the Shaolin Temple lay family disciple, practiced Shaolin, the primal chaos, to chant spring, the boxing, the wrestling successively and so on, once attained the Guangdong Foshan international to chant spring the fist 黐 hand challenge match (75 kilograms levels) the champion.

Splendid nova

on July 18, 2009, a dragon presents the Henan health to regard the martial arts world wind for the first time, defeats body weight 95 kilogram Wang Zhi to be bright, a dragon displays the hard cloth unlined upper garment in the arena, to chant spring times and so on fist, by slightly wrestles is big, is colorful! Later will defeat in Hou Kui, Hao Zuoqiong, Yang Zhenbin, Wang Yanxin, post tower Ukraine Love · Anton, Zhang Chong, Jin Hongyu and so on extra-curricular to assault the master continuously.

On December 31, martial arts world wind world assaults fights the Sino-Russian dual meet, a dragon defeats the Russian professional master Quis seat of monarchical government · auspicious, hawk of the nickname Caucasus, from the Caucasus area's hammer of fist hall billy Tess war-god, height 180cm, body weight 70kg, on May 25, 1991 was born, extra-curricular competed 158 fights 152 win 102 KO matches, the occupation competes 25 fights 21 win 16 KO matches, once attained Japan to repair fights the competition champion, the European Tae Kwon Do champion, the Ukraine peaceful fist champion and so on.
The reason that a dragon maintains does not defeat the success, relies on its Shaolin hard training and chants spring the quick fist:

The golden bell glass, namely “has a gold to cast Zhong Fuzhao as the name suggests the whole body”, Shaolin one of four big marvelous abilities, is the dharma Zen master creates. Shaolin four big marvelous abilities: The golden bell glass (strengthened defense), Yi Jinjing (strengthened endogenic force), washes the marrow after (strengthened psychic force), the young lad merit (strengthened vitality).

Chants spring the fist is one kind of ten points scientific style and the artificializing skill at martial arts. Its strong point lies in buries the body to assault, the fist defends quickly closely, the ma bu is nimble and the rise and fall is quick, the offense and defense has both and defends attacks the same time, pays great attention the tamper force with mercy, the physical strength consumption are few. Li Xiaolong establishes truncation fist then stems from chants spring the fist.

Mudrakes of the Shaolin 72 skill, other name iron legs merit, the formula in verse said: Broom time might obviously, Huang Fengjuan speedily. Two leg hard like iron rods, sweep the enemy physique to break.

The dragon fourth match, Russia's post tower Ukraine Love · Anton, height 1.93 meters, body weight 90 kilograms. The start, a dragon uses the submergence to fall, because the Anton height reach, the body weight are big, the strength is big, falls the law not to be able to be effective; A dragon change tactic, display fast nimble superiority, after attack hit, withdraws immediately, seeks for the opportunity in circuitous socializing, and hits Anton's support leg by the Shaolin iron legs merit, has taken the competition finally!

On December 5, a dragon meets head-on the body weight to achieve 93 kilogram Jin Hong the rain, the match is in 2006 the wind and cloud strives for hegemony the year's end second place (finals to lose to Wang Hong auspicious), the rank is big, the strength is strong! Second round, a dragon has withstood Jin Hongyu unexpectedly using the Shaolin hard training the fierce combination fist ......A dragon has utilized diligently the traditional martial arts' essence in the arena actual combat.

in 2009, a dragon also participated in three outfield matches, respectively is the Henan Luoyang, Shandong Zou Cheng and Anhui Huaibei, the martial arts world wind success altogether 14 fights the total victory, 11 fight the Henan health to regard the direct seeding. Enters in 2010, increases two martial arts world wind common people arena victory, on May 1 the Sino-US dual meet, a dragon will challenge from US's jumbo, body weight 182 kilogram Dweh · Ye Si.

Although a dragon excels by slightly to wrestle in a big way, but this time surpasses the own body weight 2.5 time of above matches, a dragon can continue does not defeat the success?

Texas person's pride

Dezhou located at the Yellow River downstream, Shandong Province's northeast part, the history is glorious, the cultural inside story is rich, had since old times “nine reaches the day qu, god Beijing gateway” name. As soon as mentions Texas, everybody will often associate Texas to dig up the chicken, the Dongling small jujube and yu Wang Ting and so on, will also have “leads” the Chinese solar energy profession emperor bright solar energy groups, but this time must say that will be a Shandong Texas person - - martial arts world wind star dragon.

A dragon, 24 years old, the martial arts world wind arena success maintain until now from July, 2009 do not defeat, he excels at the Shaolin hard training and chants spring traditional martial arts and so on fist, now martial arts world wind international club training. The Thai ten section of boxing champions extreme are willing to miss (once defeated Japan “fable peaceful boxing champion” Kouzou Takeda) in club teaching period, to a dragon's degree of hardness is also raises up the thumb to commend, said that he cannot repel!

In the peaceful boxing champion extreme is willing to miss under the help, a dragon own fighting method system, integrated the peaceful fist knee law, to kick lowly and so on technologies, strengthened the striking power. Because competes frequently, a dragon is unable Shaolin Temple to practice, usually except exercises martial arts in the martial arts world wind international club, but also arrives at the fitness club practice instrument, therefore the muscle dragon vigor is powerful, can with surpass the own body weight 10-20 kilograms contestants in the arena to contend with.

As the saying goes “the Manchurian tiger, the northwest wolf, the Shandong guy is resounding”, the native of Shandong is powerfully built, the loyalty is sincere, is the nation is famous, and is assaulting is also establishes a new school, kick boxing king Liu Hailong, Chinese hero Wang Hong Xiangdu is the native of Shandong, Liu Hailong is the Yantai Laichau person's pride, but Wang Hong Xiang is the Jining Jiaxiang person's pride, in the future, a dragon will become the Texas person arrogantly? Texas's friends, you said?

Texas person makings how? The Texas locality has historical personage veteran Lian Po, the Warring States time Zhao outstanding strategist, with will be white, Wang Jian, Li Mubing to call “the Warring States four given names”. The change of the seasons, the vicissitudes, the Texas person still had gallops in the past the sandy plain military commander customs handed down from the past! May understand from a dragon body 12, his will tenacious, positive just military might, is maintaining frequently the exuberant fighting spirit!

A dragon physical quality is quite splendid, many specialized contestants also difficultly compare with it, however a dragon technology waits for consummating, the reason that favors him, was because of his personality charm, modest, intelligent, frank, diligent and so on, young facile could so, gradually influenced except the Buddhism cultures, wanted to come with the Texas native place culture related, ancient times Texas was situated at Yan the Zhao three neighbours, the Yellow River canal puts on the boundary, the Yellow River culture, Yan the Zhao culture, the Qi and Lu culture were well-established, the Da Yu culture, the Confucianist culture were ingrained.

A dragon said that he thanks each arena match, is precisely the match great strength, stimulates own latent energy unceasingly! “in golden scale can it be that pond thing, as soon as meets the wind and cloud to make the dragon”, in 2010, on a dragon whether a yet higher goal, does become in the martial arts world wind arena Wang Zhe?!
on April 30, 2010, a dragon KO sea Ye Si, has again proven the Chinese time myth.
Hoped that this Shaolin boy can more walk is ****her.

"the wind and cloud strives for hegemony"
"everybody will often associate Texas to dig up the chicken"
Man, I love babelfish.

[Lucas]

he should go mma!

[Timrock]

Just watched YI Long Fight and wanted to say I don't think it's a good idea to have your cornermen beat you with sticks before you enter the ring :eek:

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTc1MjAzODYw.html

[wuseng33]

what a ridiculous fight!!!! i dont know which one looks stupider? who can they find a wan-a-be shaolin monk to fight next? a monkey? what does this fight prove?

[GeneChing]

Shaolin Monk TKO’d by American Kickboxer, and Commercialization
Adriene Grotte fells Yi Long with one uppercut (http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/47910/)
By Li Tianxiao
Epoch Times Staff Created: Dec 22, 2010 Last Updated: Dec 23, 2010

There is an online video featuring Yi Long, a “Shaolin number one martial arts monk,” competing against an American fighter, Adrien Grotte, in a kickboxing match in Las Vegas. It came out last month.

Though it was a serious fight, very few punches were thrown—in fact, it only took one left uppercut from Mr. Grotte in the second round to knock Mr. Yi to the ground. He was down for 44 seconds, constituting a technical knockout.

Thus was Shaolin’s number one martial arts monk defeated in an overhyped commercial fight in Las Vegas.

Before that, confident in Mr. Yi’s abilities, a Chinese sports announcer had exaggerated his skills, described him as “mysterious” and “intimidating”; he had even played a short video clip of Mr. Yi in action, meant to “show Americans some real fighting.” The commentator added that he had been “stunned by Mr. Yi’s internal power.” Of course, all this became a rich source of amusement minutes later.

Those hoping to see a classic battle between Eastern and Western warriors were disappointed (though Mr. Yi did put on a little show before the match, in which he and his four young sidekick monks performed a martial arts routine for the audience.)

However, it was clear when the match started that Mr. Yi completely lacked a sense of defense, and was no match for his American opponent.

When Mr. Yi kicked with his left foot, leaving the right side of his face open to attack, Grotte executed a light left punch and ended it all. There was nothing particularly special about Grotte’s kickboxing technique.

“Don’t let those Shaolin monks run around and make fools of themselves,” a Chinese blogger commented.

Martial Arts’ True Essence

Though he was defeated in a matter of seconds, Mr. Yi isn’t a complete novice at martial arts. The main problem is that he can only demonstrate superficial techniques, and that he uses Shaolin martial arts as a tool for cheap entertainment and competition—this is inappropriate. Real, high-level Shaolin martial arts are not meant to be entertaining.

At the higher stages of discipline, a martial artist would never battle others or perform publicly. The traditional, advanced martial arts still exist in the world; it’s only that people are not permitted see them, according to traditional Chinese lore.

A Taoist abbot from Wudang Mountain once said that on an autumn night in 1986, a figure floated from behind the mountain; his face was unclear, his body slim; he wore a single layer of clothing and had flowing hair of three to four feet. The figure flew around the palace once and floated back beyond the mountains. Living in remote mountains and deep forests, the message was that these martial art masters would never flaunt their skills so casually to other people.

Whether such extraordinary tales are true or not—and Chinese traditional culture is filled with them—the true essence of martial arts lies in virtue. Shaolin martial arts are supposed to unite Zen Buddhist philosophy and martial arts. When a real Shaolin master reaches a realm above that of common people, he would have cultivated his mind and given up worldly desires, including the desire to show off.
Sacred Temple, Now Tourist Attraction

After it took power in 1949, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) extended its influence into temples, effectively destroying people’s beliefs and sense of virtue, as well as the essence of martial arts.

In recent years, in keeping with the latest political imperatives, the CCP has attempted to co-opt traditional culture and in doing so has commercialized the temples. The Shaolin temple has become a tourist attraction, and its CEO monk, Shi Yongxin, travels in luxury cars and stays in five-star hotels. He built a Shaolin Theme Park in Hong Kong, and sells Shaolin Herbal Tea, high-priced incense, and books on “secret” martial arts techniques: a sacred tradition has been turned into a money-making machine.

The Shaolin Temple attracts over two million tourists and makes hundreds of million yuan annually from its attractions and performances, and is still planning for higher market share. Under the influence of the CCP, the Shaolin monks take pride in making profits from their showy performances, stagecraft, and theatre. Is it any wonder that Mr. Yi was knocked to the ground with a single punch?

In an ironic twist that also hits home, the version of the video of the fight on Chinese state websites abruptly ends after the first round. Chinese culture, or an ersatz representation of it, is now part of the Party’s propaganda arsenal: the second round, where Mr. Yi hits the deck, must not have fit the script and was duly removed.
:rolleyes:

[Lucas]

so the question now is; is he just going to roll over and give up, or is he going to learn, adapt, and return to fight a better fight?

[B.Tunks]

Merry xmas/happy holidays and keep your hands up in 2011 or get done like this fine ambassador of Chinese martial arts:

http://blog.minitofu.com/2010/12/chinese-kung-fu-master-kod-by-american-fighter-chinese-netizens-feel-mortified-video/

BT

[EarthDragon]

not really fair that they got down on monk Long for getting KO'd. everyone can get knocked out we are only human even monks. I would say his skill level is still higher than 90% of the people training now adays even if its not the highest for sport fighting.

[David Jamieson]

You're right. There is no shame in getting knocked down or knocked out in a fight like this.

This is an issue about hype. They hyped the heck out of the monk only to watch that dissolve before their own eyes. It was a lesson for everyone and a lesson is never a bad thing because from it comes learning and from that comes progress and understanding.

It is otherwise unreasonable and irrational to be unable to accept that.

[sanjuro_ronin]

Can't view the clip but did he get Ko'd 40 seconds into the fight?

[SoCo KungFu]

Can't view the clip but did he get Ko'd 40 seconds into the fight?

2nd Round

Wasn't that bad. Ate some punches. Went to many times to those kicks and got timed and stuck.

[sanjuro_ronin]

2nd Round

Wasn't that bad. Ate some punches. Went to many times to those kicks and got timed and stuck.

Ah, cool.
Was it his first fight?

[SPJ]

sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.

even the moon is not full all the time.

---

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUJF_2axGfQ&feature=related

a popular qi gong set in taiwan, 2010.

left your qi flow for health and longevity.

live long and prosper.

let the anger and frustration go---

for a professional or amateur fighter to keep winning

how many fighters have to lose along the way

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[pazman]

Yi Long should go back home and hit the sutras. He's super fit and I wouldn't want to take a kick from him, but it was clear he wasn't trained for this kind of event. The awkward back kicks and his hands down posture showed a complete disregard for Muaythai paradigms.

But Mr. Jamison is right...it's really not about Yi Long. Yi Long was the least fluent in Muay Thai of the players at the event, yet the most hype was on him. The organizers and announcer should be ashamed of their behavior. The video, the little kung fu demonstration, and the tone of the announcer really put me off. If an American group wanted to do something similarly idiotic in China it would no doubt be considered jingoistic and rude. Of course, this is pretty par for course considering the event was organized by Henan TV. The bout will go down on a long list questionable Chinese events being staged in the US, which is too bad....the other matches had some fairly decent amateur kickboxing.:(

[pazman]

Or...is he gonna get out of the cosplay lifestyle?:rolleyes:

Or...are Chinese organizers gonna keep running bullsh$t events in the US?:rolleyes:

[Scott R. Brown]

A Shaolin disciple is rising in the Chinese fight circles named Yi Long

See [运动员资料] 一龙 (http://www.chinawlf.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=16144)

http://www.chinawlf.com/data/attachment/forum/201006/11/110903pp2wdan2dnwc3dn0.jpg

Here's a babelfish translation:


"the wind and cloud strives for hegemony"
"everybody will often associate Texas to dig up the chicken"
Man, I love babelfish.

Splendid Nova!

[SoCo KungFu]

Ah, cool.
Was it his first fight?

No according to the clip he is undefeated for whatever that's worth.


Yi Long should go back home and hit the sutras. He's super fit and I wouldn't want to take a kick from him, but it was clear he wasn't trained for this kind of event. The awkward back kicks and his hands down posture showed a complete disregard for Muaythai paradigms.

It could have been worse. His back kicks sucked but he had a couple good round kicks that would have been better if he set em up with something.

He just seemed out of place. Didn't look like he knew how to handle a boxer, particularly one with better reach. Didn't do well with circling out and that got him crowded a lot. Didn't do anything in the clinch. Hands were too low and too rigid. Which as agile and quick as he shows he can be is disappointing. Looked like he just spent too many years doing forms and got some bad habits. Too flat footed, no head movement, chin not tucked, hands too low and too rigid. Kinda reminded me of what's his face when he went into WEC and started trying to do karate blocking and got knocked out by Torres.

I don't remember hearing them say his record. I mean he could have been worse but I kinda have to wonder who exactly he was fighting before. He looked way amateur.

[wiz cool c]

someone put up another link this one doesn't work

[RenDaHai]

I live in henan china 10 months of the year. THe TV show Wulinfeng is very popular in Henan. They will pretty much let anyone fight, I even did it myself once a long time ago.

Towards the end of last year a friend of mine was fighting and i went to see it. The same night they had Yilongs first fight. He was embarrassing. Knew nothing. But his opponant was worse. But because he had some character the show kept him coming back week after week and they would train him during the week. So he has had a year to sharpen his skills. The show has AMatuer fighters and proffessional fighters. He was in the amateur section. He fights against the amateurs in the show, not against the proffessionals.

Its important to understand that although he is (or was) a monk He was NOT at shaolin and is NOT a shaolin monk. Just some buddhist monk who knew a half reasonable version of qixing quan.

[Shaolin]

I've been training in Shaolin for nearly 15 years now and though it has given me a great foundation I recognize that I need to train in other disciplines such as Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling and BJJ. When I started competing in MMA 2 years ago I had a BJ Penn attitude in that I was relying just on my natural talents. I did well in the stand up but ended up losing when the fight went to to ground.

As far as this fight I don't understand the shock, both guys were undefeated, one was going home with a loss. Yi Long has a great base but needs to tighten up his boxing skills. He keeps his hands low and open, throws too many hooks, too many spinning kicks, doesn't look good in the clinch and his straights are azz in a hand basket. Even in kickboxing a fighter needs to take from other arts.

[bawang]

his loss is a warning to me and inspire me to train hard

[Scott R. Brown]

his loss is a warning to me and inspire me to train hard

Like your mother:
http://forum.kungfumagazine.com/forum/image.php?u=31667&type=sigpic&dateline=1288650228
She is very strong!

[bawang]

she use bowflex

[taai gihk yahn]

A dragon, the Shandong Texas person, in April, 1987 was born, the height 1.76 meters, the body weight 72 kilograms,

that must have been one he!l of a labor and delivery!

but then again, they do everything big in Texas...

[sha0lin1]

that must have been one he!l of a labor and delivery!

but then again, they do everything big in Texas...

He!! yeah, women give birth to dragons all the time here in Texas and cows, horses and goats too.

[taai gihk yahn]

He!! yeah, women give birth to dragons all the time here in Texas and cows, horses and goats too.
it WOULD explain a great deal... ;)

[Scott R. Brown]

He!! yeah, women give birth to dragons all the time here in Texas and cows, horses and goats too.

I understand Sandy is from Texas!!! Yeee Haw!!!

[GeneChing]

... the lack of a generation name was telling. If you can't even score a generation name, how could you be the No. 1 Shaolin Kung Fu monk? Heck, I have a generation name. How hard can it be to get one?


Shaolin Temple: Monk KO'd by American not one of us (http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90782/90872/7244745.html)
16:56, December 28, 2010

On Dec. 14, a spokesman of the Shaolin Temple claimed through his micro-blog: "Yi Long, who was billed as the No. 1 Shaolin Kung Fu monk, is neither a Kung Fu monk of Shaolin Temple, nor could he be named as the No. 1 Shaolin Kung Fu monk at all." He also told reporters that all the Shaolin monks can be identified on their official website, reported by Henan Commercial News.

A Kung Fu fighting program named "Wu Lin Feng" in Chinese, which was put on by Henan Province of China, went to Las Vegas, America last month. A featured fight between so-called "Shaolin Kung Fu monk" Yi Long and American police officer Adrien Grotte was held in Nov. 13 at Harrah's Las Vegas Casino and Hotel.

The fight was supposed to be canceled because no one dared to fight the mysterious Shaolln Kung Fu master who claimed to be the "No.1 Shaolin martial arts monk," until one American police officer, also an ex-member of the U.S. Marine Corps, answered the challenge.

Before the fighting started, almost everyone predicted that Yi Long would win. However, just 44 seconds into the second round, Yi Long was suddenly punched in his head by the American player and lay on the ground for quite a while. Finally, the referee announced that Adrien Grotte won the game.

A piece of footage was uploaded to the Internet and named "American Police officer K.O.'s No. 1 Shaolin martial arts monk." Afterward, the peace and quiet was broken suddenly among Chinese netizens. People kept asking "Why is Shaolin Kung Fu so weak?" and "Is Shaolin Kung Fu dying?"

Some netizens said "don't let those Shaolin monks embarrass China" and some question about the existence of the so-called "No.1 Shaolin martial arts monk" and even the credibility of Shaolin Kung Fu.

Regarding all the gossip about this Yi Long and the questions about Shaolin Kung Fu, a person in charge of Shaolin Temple's public communication updated his micro-blog on Dec. 24 and claimed that Yi Long is absolutely not a Shaolin monk and certainly not the "No. 1 Shaolin martial arts monk."

He also told Henan Commercial News that it is hard to judge whether Yi Long is a secular disciple of the Shaolin Temple because of the easy procedure of becoming such a member and the huge number of the Shaolin Temple's secular disciples.

Action: Shaolin Kung Fu should be protected

Qiao Fengjie, a professor from Henan University, said it did not make any sense to connect the personal failure with the rise and fall of Chinese martial arts.

Qiao believes that currently martial arts are divided into two parts. One is competitive martial arts under some rules, and the other is the traditional Chinese martial arts. The competitive martial arts have changed essentially, although there is still some relation with traditional martial arts.

He also said the real masters would never go public for games but hide themselves for self-practice against loneliness, and that was the real essence of Chinese martial arts.

However, the traditional Chinese martial arts are in an embarrassing situation just like traditional Chinese medicine, Qiao said, and they need to be protected by the compilation of books and spreading the knowledge from generation to generation.

By Wang Hanlu, People's Daily Online

[lkfmdc]

Wow, you mean the word "shaolin" and outlandish PR stunts associated together! Who would have thought that could ever happen :rolleyes:

You mean that the Chinese may have tried to engage in something not quite right in a fight and then suffered from not being to careful? NEVER! :rolleyes:

http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5482&d=1254540640

(the pic is just for Gene, has nothing to do with the article)

[Lucas]

how did you get my screen saver??

[KC Elbows]

He must have scanned in the tacos, you can't find tacos like that on the internet.

[PalmStriker]

That is a great picture. Would look good as a billboard Nacho Cheese Ad in East LA and the Bronx. :D

[SanHeChuan]

Adrien Grotte K.O.s Shaolin Wrrior Monk Yi Long (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9TCQx6srOg)

[Lucas]

He must have scanned in the tacos, you can't find tacos like that on the internet.

No way, you can totally tell thats an original picture, no doctoring what so ever.

[lkfmdc]

Adrien Grotte K.O.s Shaolin Wrrior Monk Yi Long (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9TCQx6srOg)

no ko? :confused:

[lkfmdc]

not a great view

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6dkFr-hS7s&feature=related

but you get the idea

[Crosshandz]

Brad Riddell vs Yi Long (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_PGqaLneP4)

[MasterKiller]

http://i42.tinypic.com/zx389d.jpg

[ShaolinDan]

That was a fun fight to watch. Stupid (and not very monk-like) to choose frustrated showboating over winning, but it was a good show.

[GeneChing]

Who is that?

[MasterKiller]

Who is that?

His name is Yi Long. Whole fight:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_PGqaLneP4&feature=related


More fights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TErMWRNB-yM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN89wVzj4W8&feature=related

[GeneChing]

We've discussed him here (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57515). I may merge this there later.

[mickey]

Greetings,

Interesting fight.

If Riddell was able to switch to southpaw, the fight could have ended sooner.


mickey

[stonecrusher69]

Does anyone know if the Navy Seal fighter has any record of fighting?


http://youtu.be/wN89wVzj4W8

[LFJ]

No, but I like the video where Yi Long got knocked out better. His buddies were so shocked. They couldn't believe it. :eek::rolleyes:

[stonecrusher69]

Yeah saw that one to. well at least this monk can actually fight.

[sanjuro_ronin]

Was that guy an actual ex-navy SEAL ( not that it actually matters since SEALS are NOT know for their H2H).
The Monk fought well, nice counter-fighting.
I won't comment on "how" Shaolin his fighting was ;)

[I Hate Ashida Kim]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN89wVzj4W8

[Shaolin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NSd2W3miaOM

Remember iron head training doesn't prevent knock outs.

[mickey]

Greetings,

Yi Long was in trouble at @ 4:29. He took a serious shot and his arms flew down to Brazil. He should have received a standing eight. The referee was not at the right angle to see it. Additionally, Yi Long has the habit of dropping his arms so it was hard to tell if he was in trouble.


mickey

[wenshu]

http://i.imgur.com/Xw29x6V.gif

what a ****ing asshat

****face doesn't even look good enough to make it as a bench warmer in the dengfeng farm league

[mooyingmantis]

Ref definitely should have stopped it!

[Kellen Bassette]

He's going to have to learn that giving someone free shots to the jaw is a bad idea.

[Jimbo]

Greetings,

Yi Long was in trouble at @ 4:29. He took a serious shot and his arms flew down to Brazil. He should have received a standing eight. The referee was not at the right angle to see it. Additionally, Yi Long has the habit of dropping his arms so it was hard to tell if he was in trouble.


mickey

Mickey,

He was being a d!ck. He has a (bad) habit of doing that in fights. As if his 'iron head gong' or 'golden bell cover' makes him invincible. He wanted to show how tough he is; unfortunately for him, he couldn't withstand the follow-up combo. Serves him right. He's a good fighter, but that c0cky show-off attitude of his is plain stupidity.

[LFJ]

He's a good fighter, but

You have pretty low standards.

[Jimbo]

Well, maybe 'good' is a bit much, but except for his horrible lack of any defense, he seemed to be doing okay for a while. That 'except for' is a big one, though. He's either too c0cky, too lazy, or lacks intelligence...or maybe all three. Doesn't mean he can't fight in any capacity at all.

[Hebrew Hammer]

Interesting I was just watching him as you posted this, he is a tough fighter, not a great one. Decent power in hands in feet but slow, methodical, and only throws in one or two strike combos. He drops his hands, ala Anderson Silva in several fights when he gets tired...got to round three around the 14:50 mark...and watch. He does have an iron head.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_PGqaLneP4


Was that guy an actual ex-navy SEAL ( not that it actually matters since SEALS are NOT know for their H2H).
The Monk fought well, nice counter-fighting.
I won't comment on "how" Shaolin his fighting was ;)

Never underestimate a Navy Seal...they do some combatives but they're tough as ****.

[Kellen Bassette]

You have pretty low standards.

I thought he looked pretty good in that fight, up 'til he pulled the free shot garbage. He usually pulls off quite a few smooth and effective attacks, just seems to let his guard down too much and likes to prove he can take a hit...

[bigopen]

Yi Long is definitely on the short list for Parkinson's. It's really sad to see.

[Fa Xing]

http://i.imgur.com/Xw29x6V.gif

what a ****ing asshat

****face doesn't even look good enough to make it as a bench warmer in the dengfeng farm league

From a clinical neurology POV, the more damage one takes to the brain the easier it becomes to be repeatedly knocked out. Plus, you can't really condition your nervous system to take blows like that. It's better to just not get hit.

[Firehawk4]

Who do you think won this fight the Shaolin Monk or Kickboxer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs-ax3EMsoQ

[Kellen Bassette]

Promo for an upcoming Yi Long fight...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE41-0PfJio

[GeneChing]

Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 | Posted by admin
Mongolian martial artist to fight Chinese Shaolin kung fu master (http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/?p=10147)

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One of the top martial artists of Mongolia, M.Nandin-Erdene, is set to fight Chinese Shaolin kung fu master Yi Long at a tournament in Yanzhou, China.
M.Nandin-Erdene has claimed victory in nine out of ten professional fights in his career.
His opponent, Yi Long, is considered number one in Shaolin martial arts and defeated Mongolian fighter E.Batbayar at a March tournament in Hangzhou, China. This time, M.Nandin-Erdene says he plans to win decisively to raise Mongolia’s reputation and move to the next stage of the tournament
M.Nandin-Erdene is an international master of sport and a silver medalist of the Asian Amateur Boxing Championship. He entered the professional fighting sport two years ago. Some day I would love to interview Yi Long.

[GeneChing]

Can't grok this. :o

Happy Friday!



Culture Clash: China’s “strongest” Shaolin fighter vs Japan’s cosplaying kickboxer! (http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/09/12/culture-clash-chinas-strongest-shaolin-fighter-vs-japans-cosplaying-kickboxer/)
Master Blaster 15 hours ago

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On 9 September China’s popular fighting program Wulin Feng held a mixed martial arts special program. In this particular edition the main event was between Yi-long, a star of Shaolin kung fu in China and Yuichiro “Jienotsu” Nagashima, a Japanese K1 fighter with a penchant for dressing up like pretty girls and other anime characters.

Although the circumstances of this match are surrounded by controversies and a dark past, the aftermath has perhaps shown us the best in both Chinese and Japanese fighting cultures.

■ The stage was set

Like many fighting organizations Wulin Feng has been dogged by rumors of match fixing for the sake of higher ratings. There has been nothing to substantiate these claims but nevertheless a dark cloud of suspicion has hovered around it.

In addition, this Wulin Feng event was to be held in Khorga, near the border of Kazakhstan and inside the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region coming up on the 60th anniversary of its designation as such under the Chinese communist party.

Normally, if we were to assume this match works in the ways of professional wrestling, Nagashima would be the heel to Yi-long on his home turf. However, in the ethnically tense area of Xinjiang, the locals may not be the most ecstatic of people over a win by a Han Chinese fighter. Whether fixed or not, the outcome of this match would be a hard one to predict.

■ The fight

Generally hearing the words “Shaolin Kung Fu” inspires a certain sense of awe and perhaps a Wu Tang Clan beat to run through your head. So when Yi-long is touted as “China’s Strongest Shaolin Monk” you tend to want to put your money on him.

▼ Some Yi-long highlights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDumZBdbxzk

That being said, Nagashima is far from a pushover as well. He’s been active in various martial arts circuits for nearly 10 years and won the K-1 World Max 2010 Japan Tournament. He is admittedly an otaku and loves cosplaying in the ring which is also an excellent way to lull your opponent into overconfidence.

According to media reports out of China, in the first round Nagashima was able to land several heavy blows on Yi-long who appeared somewhat dull and fatigued. In the second and third rounds Yi-long managed to regain some momentum. However, having gotten knocked down by Nagashima twice during the match judgment went to the cosplay fighter.

▼ Perfect winning pose
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■ Aftermath

Chinese and Japanese fighting news reports came out with the headlines “Yi-long’s crushing defeat” and “Yi-long defeated by Japanese K-1 fighter.” A sullen Yi-long expressed his disappointment in a message to fans on China’s version of Twitter, Weibo.

“Dear fans, I’m really sorry for yesterday’s disaster. Looking back on the match, my opponent was stronger. There was a tight schedule for this match, and I didn’t have time to recover. If I’m a professional fighter I should prepare better.”

Indeed Yi-long had three matches within a ten-day period including the one against Nagashima. It was also reported that he injured his groin during a fight on 7 September and had difficulty running. Furthermore he was unable to rest during the six-hour drive to the venue in Khorga.

■ Honor

Now, when “China’s strongest Shaolin monk” is befallen by someone who was previously more famous in China for his Nico Yazawa costume, you’d expect people to be upset. Actually, in a rare case of internet civility, Chinese fight fans expressed sympathy and understanding for Yi-long while also giving Nagashima his due as a great fighter.

“Next time get a good rest before the match.”
“Of course you lost because you didn’t have a break. It would have been weird if you won.”
“The Wulin Feng people made a bad schedule.”
“The Japanese guy’s fighting style was great. It’s different from Thailand fighters who only care about money.”
“Nakashima was originally a top-class fighter. It’s not surprising he won. And Nagashima doesn’t abandon his principles for money like they do in Thailand.”

Okay, Thailand got unexpectedly hit by some shrapnel of negativity but for the most part everyone expressed respect for both competitors in this match. Nagashima reciprocated the sentiment as well, first going on the rest of the world’s version of Weibo, Twitter.

▼ “Result: I won by knocking him down twice. But matches in China are really tough. I’ll write about it on my blog, but my head feels like it was hit with a bat. Anyway, I arrived at the hotel by a bus escorted by police wearing gloves.”

He then left a message on Weibo in Chinese for his newfound fans.

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“Yi-long was very strong! Thank you Yi-long, it was an honor to fight.”

And so, while China’s hero of Shaolin Kung Fu was defeated, he will likely emerge a stronger fighter, and Yuichiro “Jienotsu” Nagashima who was once an unknown in the country can now count on the attention of many new fans. Who says fighting never solves anything?

Source: 格闘迷、中国経済網（中国語）、バトルニュース、Twitter @jienotsu、Sina Weibo @長島自演乙雄一郎009
Original article by Meg Sawai

[GeneChing]

This was at the bottom of that article. I'm adding it here for good measure, but I didn't check if it's redundant to an earlier post.


▼ A fight between Yi-long and Masato Uchiyama from 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKqZHZTd6RA#t=1349

[GeneChing]

Meet Yi-Long: Shaolin Kung-Fu Master (http://english.cri.cn/12394/2015/04/27/4082s876218.htm)
2015-04-27 12:15:27 CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: Ma

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Yi-Long is a Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu master who earned a reputation of defeating many world-class Kung Fu fighters from New Zealand, Thailand, South Korea and the USA. Yi-Long is famous for his "Qigong Ironshirt technique", a technique that he claims can direct a person's natural energy to protect certain parts of the body from injury in a fight. Yi was born in Shandong and is self-trained in Shaolin Kung Fu. [Photo: CFP]


At least he claims 'self-trained' now.

[GeneChing]

We all know that's not true (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?57515-Shaolin-fighter-Yi-Long&p=1241904#post1241904).


It Is Impossible To Knock Out This Shaolin Kung Fu Monk (http://worldtruth.tv/it-is-impossible-to-knock-out-this-shaolin-kung-fu-monk/)

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Chinese Shaolin kung fu master Yi Long used an interesting technique during this muay thai fight in New Zealand. His opponent didn’t realize coming into the fight that it is actually impossible to knockout a Shaolin Master!

Pretty sure if you walked into any boxing gym without prior experience, the first rule they’d teach you was to protect yourself at all times. This guy must have decided to ignore that advice.

Chinese Shaolin kung fu master Yi Long employs quite an unusual technique when he fights in mixed martial arts contests.

His ancient discipline has taught him something incredible… To resist knockouts! A pretty useful skill to be able to tap into when you’re in the ring with hands and feet coming your way constantly.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGZ8qgooYrQ

Shaolin kung-fu, also known as wushu, is over 1,500 years old and thought to be the oldest form of the great martial art in the world. And there can’t be too many better proponents of wushu that Yi Long.

[Kellen Bassette]

That fight was years ago...what's he doing lately?

[bawang]

still knocking out tomato cans and acting like a doosh afterwards

[Bai Chi]

still knocking out tomato cans and acting like a doosh afterwards

At least he is testing his kung fu in the ring before acting like a doosh. Unlike cyber warriors who hide behind avatars and act like a doosh.

[GeneChing]

Now we know that Yi Long is slated to fight Buakaw Banchamek in June. I'm glad Yi Long is fighting and repping Shaolin. I just wish he would stick to the title of Shaolin master, instead of claiming to be a monk. Some of that might be the media spin, but he does little to dismiss it.



The philosophy of kung fu (http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/921256.shtml)
By Wei Xi Source:Global Times Published: 2015-5-12 18:58:01
Martial arts master discusses the reality behind the mystery

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As Chinese kung fu monk Yi Long is set to fight again against Thai boxing champion Buakaw Banchamek in June, kung fu has once again risen to the forefront of public attention.

For many people outside China, the world of kung fu, or Chinese martial arts, is filled with mystery. While some think everyone in China knows at least a bit of kung fu, the art of kung fu is actually just as mysterious to most people living in the country.

Like the rest of the world, movies, TV dramas and novels are the major channels through which modern Chinese come to understand this ancient art, yet most get "fooled" by the exaggerated depictions in these works. In an interview with the Global Times, Wu Bin, martial arts coach for kung fu film stars Jet Li, Donnie Yen and Wu Jing, and general martial arts instructor for Wang Kar-wai's The Grandmaster (2013), tries to draw a brief picture of this amazing skill and its place in modern times.

In the real world

"The differences are significant," Wu said, when discussing how to distinguish between real world kung fu and that portrayed for entertainment. He explained that though while traditional kung fu does make use of certain terms such as "feiyan zoubi," which refers to a person who can fly from rooftop to rooftop and walk on walls, it actually only means that a person has very good physical dexterity, "very much like some of the skills seen in gymnastics."

Cultivating one's "nei gong," or internal kung fu, is something often heard of in martial arts movies and TV dramas. This fits with the idea that besides being physically tough, one needs to rely on inner strength in order to truly be strong. According to Wu, while the idea of internal and external styles does exist, the internal practice is, in fact, mainly about one's breath control.

"[Developing good] breath control is indeed beneficial," Wu told the Global Times, taking the example of free-style combat. "You will be more stabile and not lose your footing that easy. Also your movements will be swifter. However, it is not an easy technique to master," Wu said, adding that scenes where old kung fu master's pass on their inner kung fu to others in novels and on TV is completely unrealistic.

Finding a path

In a time when using your mind is looked upon more favorably than physical labor, the number of people who are willing to dive into the world of martial arts seems to be on the decline compared to the past.

Yet, Wu pointed out that there has actually been an uptick in recent years. "But most of these have come from the countryside rather than cities, and they have been practicing from childhood."

He explained that compared with being a farmer and living off the land, learning martial arts can lead to more job opportunities. "Many enroll in the army, become security guards, policemen or trainers," Wu said.

Fame is one factor behind the attraction that martial arts possesses. Though the number of martial arts students who finally became famous through movies and TV are few and far between, names like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li still hold an alluring glamour for many young people. Having been a coach for several kung fu stars, Wu's name has also become a brand name in and of itself.

While some may worry that becoming a star by learning martial arts is beyond the reach of most people, Wu still has a positive outlook on it all.

"You can't ignore the positive impact movies and TV have had on Chinese martial arts," he argued. "Without them, many people would not have become interested in learning martial arts."

"Soccer is the same way," Wu added.

Yet soccer as a sport is much better off than traditional martial arts in China.

In order to continue to grow, many of Wu's more outstanding students, who were trained in the 1970s along with Jet Li, have now moved to the US in moves which in Wu's words were "forced by life."

"The wages at domestic martial arts club are low, about 3,000 to 4,000 yuan ($480-$640) a month. Several [students of mine] are in Las Vegas, where they earn monthly salaries of $4,000 to $5,000, and they may even own their own schools," Wu told the Global Times, adding that students that perform exceptionally well may be selected by the government to be kept at home and compete.

An accidental journey

Former vice chairman of the Chinese Wushu Association, the first head coach of Beijing's martial arts team, Wu has earned numerous titles, and photos and certificates collected over the decades are plastered everywhere in his apartment's sitting room.

Although regarded as one of the nation's top martial arts authorities, Wu still prefers to be called "coach" rather than "master." This may be due to the fact that he was trained in public schools and worked as a coach for years, while being a disciple of a private martial arts school was the traditional way martial arts was passed down from generation to generation of the centuries.

"In martial arts it is acceptable to address someone as a 'predecessor,' but to become a true master is not that easy," Wu said.

Born in 1937 in Southeast China's Zhejiang Province and raised in Shanghai, he encountered martial arts quite by accident after coming to Beijing for college.

"I was an athletic enthusiast and had been captain for my school's football team," the 78-year-old recalled.

Also good at wrestling and swimming, Wu said he put more energy into weight lifting because at that time the sport was China's strongest at various international competitions, and as a teenager he was inspired by athletes who won gold medals for the motherland.

"I originally majored in weight lifting," Wu said when talking about how he got into Beijing Sports School, which is now known as Beijing Sports University. He later got involved in martial arts purely for the purpose of trying to expand his job opportunities.

Calling his years in college the start on his path on to a martial arts career, Wu said he learned a lot from the coaches at the then Beijing Martial Arts School for beginners.

"There were four coaches who were all trained by their families," Wu told the Global Times.

Although he retired years ago, Wu still works as an instructor for several martial arts clubs in Beijing during his spare time, where he can pass down his knowledge to numerous young people who have fallen in love with this ancient art.

Coach Wu was scheduled to attend our event this weekend (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?68165-2015-Tiger-Claw-Elite-%285-16%29-amp-KUNG-FU-TAI-CHI-DAY-%285-17%29-in-San-Jose-CA) but unfortunately he had a family emergency and has to cancel at the last minute.

[GeneChing]

Thai fighter defeats Shaolin Kungfu master(1/5) (http://www.ecns.cn/visual/hd/2015/06-08/68071.shtml)
2015-06-08 11:27 Ecns.cn Editor:Yao Lan

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Chinese Shaolin kungfu master Yi Long (L) competes with Buakaw Banchamek of Thailand in a fight in Henan province, June 6, 2015. Buakaw Banchamek narrowly outpointed Liu Yi Long in a three-round fight. (Photo/Osports)
Anyone watch this fight? I didn't find video, but then, I didn't look for any.

[GeneChing]

Back to the 'monk' thing...is this coming from the press or Yi Long?


Buakaw wins special fight against Shaolin monk (http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Buakaw-wins-special-fight-against-Shaolin-monk-30261799.html)

The Nation June 7, 2015 3:05 pm
Buakaw Banchamek narrowly outpointed Shaolin monk Liu Yi Long 29-28 in a three-round Saturday fight in Henan, China to claim the WLF World of Fighting belt, specially produced for this bout.

For his appearance fee, Buakaw received Bt5 million cash, while the Chinese fighter took home Bt2.5 million. The fight was broadcast nationwide of Mainland China.

At least now we know the purse values.

[Kellen Bassette]

Anyone watch this fight? I didn't find video, but then, I didn't look for any.

I did. It was entertaining. Yi Long came out strong in the first, swept Buakaw twice. It was all Yi Long for the first minute and a half or so, then Buakaw figured him out and dominated the second and third rounds. Yi was sloppy as usual, but fought hard. Was impressed Yi went the distance with Buakwaw, I was expecting Buakaw to knock him out.

[bawang]

i give yi long respect for being brave enuf to fight buwakaw and i respect buakaw for showing mercy and giving face. buakaws look llike he didnt train srs for this fight and got caught by surprise and barely recovered and the steroid yi long took destroyed his stamina, but its understandable since both of them are getting old

yi long is entertaining but its not fair that hes being paid way more than legitimate chinese fighters

[-N-]

i give yi long respect for being brave enuf to fight buwakaw and i respect buakaw for showing mercy and giving face.


Was that even a real fight?

Looked fake to me.

[bawang]

it wasnt supposed to be real but became real after yi long accidentally back elbowed buwakaw

[David Jamieson]

The face game...

I see the problem right there... :p

[GeneChing]

Plus an update on Shaolin and Muay Thai....brom our very own Sascha Matuszak (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/member.php?57861-Msascha) no less. :cool:


The Kung Fu-Muay Thai Is Alliance Blooming (http://fightland.vice.com/blog/the-kung-fu-muay-thai-is-alliance-blooming)
Fightland Blog

By Sascha Matuszak

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This year marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand. Chinese politicians have flown down to Bangkok to meet with high level Thai officials, including Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, to exchange gifts and promises and Thai officials have done the same. There’s talk of railways and tourism and culture.

And by culture they mean fighting.

There have been several martial arts competitions over the last year involving Thai and Chinese competitors, most notably a June 6th bout between Liu Yi Long and Buakaw Banchamek. Poor Yi Long. Every time a foreign martial arts delegation comes to China, the Wulinfeng fight promotion brings him out to do battle and represent the nation. He did pretty well against Buakaw in the first few minutes, but after taking knees and teeps to the belly for two rounds, Yi Long just clinched and waited for the fight to end. Buakaw took the decision in sloppy affair.

This coming Saturday, Zhengzhou in Henan Province (home to Shaolin) will host another Muay Thai competition. This one will have the abbot of the Shaolin Temple, Shi Yongxin, in attendance, along with the head of the World Muay Thai Council (WMTC), General Chetta Thanajaro. The temple had reached out to the WMTC, along with Henan Provincial Television and the Wulinfeng promotion, to get advice on how to set up a weekly Muay Thai event for television. The Chinese want to copy the Thai Fights on ThaiTV3 model and use the cooperation to improve Chinese fighters and infuse a bit of Thai martial prowess into the Chinese scene.

The event is an important one, because this is the first time the Shaolin Temple has come out and publicly supported Muay Thai. There are boxing and wrestling coaches in schools near the temple, as well as a bit of BJJ. But there are rarely jointly sponsored martial arts events that feature a different style—in this case Muay Thai and not Shaolin kungfu.

“Shi Yongxin seems like he’s very much the businessman,” said Alex Etkin, who is a liaison between the WMTC and the Chinese side represented by the temple, Henan Provincial Television, and Wulinfeng. “He’s very interested in promoting Shaolin abroad and establishing relationships with other martial arts. He’s interested in MMA, he’s interested in BJJ. It’s only natural that he wants to work with Muay Thai.

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Abbot Shi Yongxin with General Thanajaro on his right and Henan TV executive on his left.

The WMTC and the Chinese National Wushu Association signed a memorandum of understanding back in 2011. Since then, hundreds of fighters from both nations have crossed the border to train and fight competitively in regional and nationally televised events. Muay Thai has spread all over the world, a phenomenon that began in the late 1970s and 80s, similar to many other Asian martial arts, but unlike kung fu for example, Muay Thai has managed to keep growing in popularity.

The Shaolin monks naturally want to figure out why. Watching the martial art on display is the only way they’ll do that.

The event has been in the works for some time now, beginning when General Thanajaro visited the Shaolin Temple last year. There is a lot the Chinese want to learn from the Thai and vice versa. The General is not only the head of the WMTC, but he was also once a Defense Minister and he led the 2002 Muay Thai Olympic delegation to Sydney. They were unsuccessful in getting Muay Thai into the Olympics, and they share that failure with the Chinese, who have been unable to get wushu or any derivative thereof into the Olympics either.

A key person in attendance is legendary promoter Songchai Ratanasuban, He has been an integral part of Muay Thai’s international expansion for decades now, and he also puts on great events. The General and the Promoter are not the types of gents to organize a night of Muay Thai for show only. The Chinese fight game has a reputation for being particularly shady and nothing reduces shade as much as a night of good, fair fights.

That’s the plan for Saturday, when a group of Chinese Muay Thai fighters face off with the Thai contingent. Big names will be watching. Success could mean a regular Muay Thai show televised across China and a deeper, stronger relationship between the Shaolin Temple and the World Muay Thai Council: A Kung Fu-Muay Thai alliance ... it’s about time.

[GeneChing]

WATCH: Shaolin Monk Fights An Ex U.S Marine Turned Mixed Martial Artist (http://www.craziestsportsfights.com/watch-shaolin-monk-fights-an-ex-u-s-marine-turned-mixed-martial-artist/)

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How often do you get to see a real live Shaolin monk in action? Not very often I wouldn’t have thought. Maybe this is why Yi Long attracts so much attention.

Early this week this reporter published an article with footage of a real life ninja (ninjutsu practitioner) challenging UFC fighter Dominick Cruz in his own gym (you can see that here). Whilst the post was controversial it seemed to wet the appetite for seeing how the traditional asian martial arts fair when employed in combat sports.

In today’s match up we see Yi Long, a Shaolin warrior monk, fighting Shea Ealey a ex U.S. Marine turned mixed martial artist in the Wu Lin Feng competition (which doesn’t allow offensive take downs and fighters can only apply wrestling in clinch or to counter a strike).

Yi Long pretty much manhandles Ealey for the entire fight and the end comes swiftly in the first round. After the ref separates the two fighters they wind up in the middle of the ring and Yi Long lands a short left hook and that is all she wrote. Ealey winds up on his back and through the ropes.

We should point out that there is currently some debate as to whether Yi Long is true Shaolin monk. Some say the whole thing is staged and Yi Long is just playing a character. Whether he really is a Shaolin monk or not it doesn’t matter. He is an amazing fighter and puts on a great show. A man is who he says he is. Yi Long continues to bring his Shaolin style into the ring, destroy opponents and give the fans what they want to see: spectacular knockouts.


You must follow the link if you want to see the vid. It's embedded in the article.

[ShaolinDan]

We should point out that there is currently some debate as to whether Yi Long is true Shaolin monk. ... Whether he really is a Shaolin monk or not it doesn’t matter. ... A man is who he says he is.

Really? :roll eyes: I'm a nobel prize winning physicist.

[Scott R. Brown]

He self-identifies as a Shaolin Monk, therefore we must respect his identity preference.

You may refer to me as, "Your Highness".

[bawang]

-be hillybilly school dropout
-be failed sanda fighter
-take olympics grade steroids while fighting skinny fat tomato cans
-???
-bring glory to shaolin

[Kellen Bassette]

-be hillybilly school dropout
-be failed sanda fighter
-take olympics grade steroids while fighting skinny fat tomato cans
-???
-bring glory to shaolin

Seems like he has had more success than the average sanda fighter and he's fought plenty of legit fighters....all more glorious to Shaolin than cynical historian that does not fight. ;)

[bawang]

Seems like he has had more success than the average sanda fighter and he's fought plenty of legit fighters....all more glorious to Shaolin than cynical historian that does not fight. ;)


this give face and satifsies general chinese public. but you and me know nothing has changed.

also no he fight exhibition or tomato can only

[BSL-Chris]

I find his fights entertaining BUT that being said he is far too ****y in the ring and the ****y element alone makes me question whether he is a "Shaolin Monk"?

[Kellen Bassette]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA-eiq-cWWU

Buakaw, Yi Long rematch. Robbery...

Odd tatic Yi Long has, leading with right hook....

[Jimbo]

Some crooked **** right there...

[Kellen Bassette]

Some crooked **** right there...

Yeah, that's unfortunate. If China is ever going to be taken seriously in the fight game they have to get rid of the fixed fights, favoritism and crooked decisions.

Yi looked terribly sloppy and Buakaw dominated the whole fight.

[-N-]

Yi looked terribly sloppy and Buakaw dominated the whole fight.

Sloppy weak @ss kicks and punches. Failed takedowns all over the place.

What a joke.

[mickey]

Greetings,

That fight sucked all around. Buakaw dominated but not in the way he usually does. I would rather they fight in Thailand. I want to see Buakaw 'ease back" in his own country. It won't happen.

My dream match would be Buakaw vs Cung Le. That would be epic and incredible for the sport.

mickey

[Kellen Bassette]

My dream match would be Buakaw vs Cung Le. That would be epic and incredible for the sport.


I would love to see that, although I don't think Cung would do as well in Thai rules as Sanda. It'd probably have to be a mixed rules event.

[Kellen Bassette]

That fight sucked all around. Buakaw dominated but not in the way he usually does.


Honestly, he probably couldn't get into his usual rhythm on account of Yi being so sloppy and erratic, probably put him off his game a bit.

[bawang]

apparently yi long was homeless then joined a group of street performers. that explains why he was willing to be put into these circus shows.

seems bwakaw was running into financial trouble lately

[GeneChing]

Shaolin ‘monk’ takes on a Taekwondo master (http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/vault/cma/shaolin-monk-takes-on-a-taekwondo-master)
by K.L. Stephenson
Monday, April 10, 2017

Shoalin kung fu is one of the oldest styles of Chinese martial arts with a long, storied history dating back some 1500 years. It is the fighting style of the monks of the Shaolin temple but is seldom seen in sport’s competition as fighting for sport is not in line with their beliefs.

Taekwondo on the other hand is relatively new for a martial art, and wasn’t developed until the 1940s and 50s. Compared to Shaolin kung fu it is very sport based but it is also practiced by the Korean military.

In the following clip we see an alleged Shaolin monk named Yi Long take on a Taekwondo blackbelt named Min Yon Jin and the clash of styles is interesting to behold.

http://www.mma.tv/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/yilongmain.jpg

Though the Kung Fu fighter in this clip is often promoted as a Shaolin monk, his background with the Shaolin temple is questionable and is most likely more marketing than anything.

In December of 2010 a spokesman from the Shaolin Temple had this to say of him:

“Yi Long, who was billed as the No. 1 Shaolin Kung Fu monk, is neither a Kung Fu monk of Shaolin Temple, nor could he be named as the No. 1 Shaolin Kung Fu monk at all.”

According to another source though at canbike.org, Yi Long has in fact spent some time training at the Shoalin Temple but is more of a Sanda/Sanshou fighter than anything.

Nevertheless, he is most definitely a practitioner of Chinese martial arts that is very clear from his fighting style which we see displayed in this clip against a Taekwondo blackbelt.

Both fighters hit the deck numerous times in this clip, especially the taekwondo fighter who goes down many times and seems to have some issues with his balance. Perhaps the heavy leg kicks Yi Long lands took their toll on him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4k4Iy4Bk2o

Though this video is only a portion of the fight, Yi Long was eventually declared the winner via KO in the later rounds.

Hey, I know the 'monk' in the pic on the title card of this... :p

[Jimbo]

What the article didn't mention is that TKD was actually Shotokan karate (which itself was a new, Japanese modified version of Okinawan karate), repackaged by Koreans for Koreans.

[GeneChing]

Kung fu experts next in line for MMA fighter who whipped tai chi master in just 10 seconds (http://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/2092285/chinas-kung-fu-experts-step-out-challenge-mma-fighter-who-beat)
Tai chi exponents say they’ll take up the challenge issued by MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong
PUBLISHED : Tuesday, 02 May, 2017, 2:24pm
UPDATED : Tuesday, 02 May, 2017, 11:50pm

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Zhuang Pinghui

At least three traditional martial arts masters have picked up the gauntlet thrown down by mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Xu *Xiaodong, saying they were willing to face him in combat to defend their tactics and traditions.
But exponents of traditional martial arts said that even if the challengers lost in the ring against Xu, it would not mean their approach was inferior to the modern MMA way.
Xu, a trained kung fu free-combat sportsman who taught himself MMA, has claimed that traditional martial arts are outdated and only good for keeping in shape. In combat, free-style fighting or boxing was more practical, The Beijing News quoted him as saying on Monday.
Xu’s comments came after he took just 10 seconds to defeat tai chi master Wei Lei – who also calls himself Lei Lei – in a fight in Chengdu, Sichuan province, last week, reigniting debate over which approach is superior. Wei is a practitioner of the Yang style of tai chi, characterised by slow, steady movements.
Xu said on his microblog that he could take on two or three traditional martial artists and a number had already accepted.
Among Xu’s challengers were two tai chi masters Lu Xing and Wang Zhanhai; Guangzhou native Li Shangxian who specialises in the Shaolin Meihua Zhuang form of Chinese boxing, and Yi Long, a monk known for his martial arts prowess.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B-wxF-z6sc
WATCH: A tai chi master repels his opponents
continued next post

[GeneChing]

Lu told the Chengdu Business News that he wanted to teach Xu a lesson.
“He is deeply biased against traditional martial arts and his words were insulting. I challenged him so he could have a fresh perspective of tai chi and the true traditional martial arts,” said Lu, who specialises in a form of tai chi known as tuishou, or pushing hands.
Why Chinese exercises such as tai chi are so good for patients’ all-round health
Lu said he was 80 per cent sure of winning because tai chi masters had “an iron fist, air foot and iron back, which took more than 20 years of hard training”.
Xu’s form of martial arts was more about projecting an explosive force, he said.
Wang, a Henan native who practises the Chen style of tai chi, said he decided to fight Xu to silence online dissenters.
The Chen style of tai chi is characterised by a “silk-reeling” movement that alternates fast and slow motions and bursts of power.

WATCH: The 10-second duel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUOXGQ0MqP0

Yi, the fighter monk, wrote on his microblog that he would not stand for the MMA fighter insulting traditional Chinese martial arts and “deceiving the public”.
Jiang Lugui, president of the Taohua Tai Chi Research Institute under the Sichuan Martial Arts Association, said tai chi had changed over time from a combat technique to a form of exercise.
“People practice martial arts not to kill but to cultivate a healthy body. Tai chi has largely developed into a competitive sport or exercise for health,” Jiang said.
“The practical nature of tai chi, to kill or overpower someone quickly, is no longer the reason people practise it.”
He said tai chi was now more of about showing technique and even some senior kung fu masters might not win a fight because they had stopped practising the combat element.
“Traditional martial arts called for long hours of practising some lethal moves to overpower an opponent quickly. But this is not appropriate in the modern era,” Jiang said.
Another tai chi master from the Beijing Martial Arts Association, said tai chi and mixed martial arts did not follow the same rules and exponents of the two should not go up against each other.

We know Yi Long (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?57515-Shaolin-fighter-Yi-Long). The plot thickens for That MMA vs Taiji Fight Everyones Talking About (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70253-That-MMA-vs-Taiji-Fight-Everyones-Talking-About).

[GeneChing]

Hopefully Yi Long won't rely on his iron head technique (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?57515-Shaolin-fighter-Yi-Long&p=1241904#post1241904). :rolleyes:

At least he's closer to Xu Yaodong (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70253-That-MMA-vs-Taiji-Fight-Everyones-Talking-About)'s physique.


Shaolin Monk Hopes to Claim $2-Million Bounty on MMA Fighter’s Head (http://www.scrapdigest.com/shaolin-monk-hopes-claim-2-million-bounty-mma-fighters-head/17669/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=cung%20le)
By Atilano Diaz - May 8, 2017

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Virally popular Chinese amateur MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong is a man with a huge target on his back, following a 10-second beatdown he gave to Tai Chi master Wei Lei in Chengdu last month. In a video that spread like wildfire, Xu is seen relentlessly attacking Wei with punching combinations. And then following him to the mat for some ground-and-pound when Lei crumpled from a right hand.

Now it seems Xu has angered the “traditional” martial arts community as a few have come up issuing challenges. There are a handful of “traditional martial artists” who have expressed interest in facing Xu. However, one incentive could really push things over the edge.

A video of Chinese MMA Fighter Xu Xiaodong’s beatdown of a Tai Chi master went viral

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Chinese amateur MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong recently destroyed Tai Chi master Wei Lei. beating down the old man within 10-seconds in a viral clip that has taken social media. Now many ‘masters’ are after him and want revenge.

Chinese multi-millionaire Mr. Chen Sheng has recently offered over 10-million Chinese yuan (nearly $2-million dollars) to any traditional martial artist who can defeat Xu. Mr. Chen, who is known as the founder of the wildly popular non-alcoholic beverage “Tiandi”, said he wanted to “defend the dignity” of martial artists.

Xu’s one-sided beatdown of Wei Lei sparked intense debates over the effectiveness of traditional martial arts versus modern day fighting.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUOXGQ0MqP0

Check out the original footage of the fight here…

Up until a certain point, traditional martial arts such as Kung Fu or Karate, or even Tai Chi, have been thought of to be lethal forms of fighting. However, MMA in the modern day, popularized by Bruce Lee, incorporated the best aspects of each style into one. Nowadays, MMA is seen as the ultimate and purest form of combat.

This apparently did not sit well with the traditional Chinese martial arts community. As soon as word spread of Xu’s destruction of Wei, various traditional martial artists have issued challenges.

Two more Tai Chi masters, Lu Xing and Wang Zhanhai have issued challenges. Lu has already invited Xu for a public duel and vowed to “teach him a lesson”.

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A Shaolin Monk named Yi Long will be first to challenge Xu

Guangzhou native and Chinese boxing specialist Shangxian who practices Shaolin Meihua Zhuang also expressed interest. Yi Long, a Chinese monk known for his martial arts skill has also made his intentions known and seems to be the first in line to challenge Xu.

Now it seems their efforts will not go to waste and up to $2-million in purse is up for grabs. Mr. Chen explains that the prize pool will be split up over five matches. The winner of each fight gets $300,000 while the loser takes home $100,000.

Pretty sweet deal for Xu either way as he stands to take home at least $500,000 even if he loses each bout. However Chen remained adamant that he wanted Xu to learn some sort of lesson.

“I want him (Xu) to understand, he used this kind of extreme method to provoke Chinese traditional culture, and will need to pay the price.”

[GeneChing]

Such a dumb strategy.

There's a vid if you follow the link.


Shaolin monk casually absorbs full-blooded MMA assault as lad tries to knock his block off (http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/612758/MMA-fighter-shaolin-monk-punched-in-head-chin-Yi-Long-video)
FOOTAGE of a Shaolin monk withstanding a furious barrage of punches in the head during an MMA fight has left viewers across the web absolutely baffled.
By George Mills / Published 10th May 2017
Shaolin monk takes SEVERAL knockout punches without effect

The clip shows MMA-trained Shaolin Yi Long taking on an unnamed opponent in a fierce battle roared on by a crowd of hundreds.

Long, wearing a pair of yellow three-quarter length trousers, lands a kick on his rival but is caught by an uppercut.

He marches on regardless and lands a spinning back-fist punch that catches the fighter in the neck, causing the referee to momentarily halt the contest.

When it resumes, the MMA fighter begins a furious assault on Long’s chin.

http://cdn.images.dailystar.co.uk/dynamic/33/photos/560000/620x/shaolin-612758.jpg
YOUTUBE
The bonkers fighter absorbs an ungodly amount of punches in the head

He lands punch after punch, throwing his full weight behind each shot – but the Chinese fighter seems completely impervious to his power.

The commentators go wild as the MMA fighter finally finishes his assault, having punched himself into fatigue.

It is not known if Long ended up victorious in the fight as the short clip ends with the bout still in full flow – but viewers were impressed regardless.

“Jesus those were some strong, well-placed punches,” wrote one user.

Another said: “Now that is how you take a punch.

http://cdn.images.dailystar.co.uk/dynamic/33/photos/564000/yi-long-934564.jpg

“Can’t say I would recommend it every time, though.”

But Long’s incredible story took a bizarre twist after a spokesman of the Shaolin Temple claimed he had no affiliation to the spiritual group.

“Yi Long, who was billed as the No. 1 Shaolin Kung Fu monk, is neither a Kung Fu monk of Shaolin Temple, nor could he be named as the No. 1 Shaolin Kung Fu monk at all,” a statement read.

Earlier this week, an MMA fighter was defeated in emphatic fashion by a boxer in footage that went viral after being posted online.

[Firehawk4]

Yi Long might become what they call punch drunk in thai boxing if he keeps getting hit like that .

[Jimbo]

Yi Long might become what they call punch drunk in thai boxing if he keeps getting hit like that .

If Yi Long does become punch drunk, the process has already been set in motion for a long time, whether or not the symptoms are obvious yet. If you fight you ARE going to get hit, BUT to willingly take punches for the reasons of:

Proving one's manhood by purposely taking punches to give punches;

Exciting the crowd;

Trying to frustrate/intimidate the opponent;

Laziness around developing defensive skills;

As some kind of personal 'trademark';

Etc., etc., etc...

...is extremely STUPID. None of those people who cheer excitedly for the fighter who does that will be taking care of his needs if/when he can no longer care for himself prematurely due to CTE. It even happens to fighters/other athletes who actually fight or compete intelligently; it's almost certainly already happening in anyone who fights like Yi Long.

[Kellen Bassette]

He got completely outclassed by Sittichai Sitsongpeenong, Nak Muay and Glory champion. KO is at 6:49.


https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=yi+long+vs+sittichai&view=detail&mid=0B5EB50AC37E5F776C4B0B5EB50AC37E5F776C4B&FORM=VIRE

[GeneChing]

srsly? When is this guy going to stop? He sullies Shaolin's reputation AND now all of Kung Fu (the comparison to Xu Xiaodong (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70253-That-MMA-vs-Taiji-Fight-Everyones-Talking-About) in the end is unfair in that way media can be nowadays). There's a vid behind the link.


China's 'No.1 Kung Fu monk' is knocked out by Muay Thai boxer with ONE KICK after challenging the fighter to a duel (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5058955/China-s-Kung-Fu-master-knocked-Muay-Thai-boxer.html)
Yi Long from China lost the game to Sitthichai from Thailand on November 4
The Thai boxer had won a seven-month tournament in order to fight Yi Long
Media called it 'humiliating' after Yi Long was knocked out in the second round
Supporters of Yi Long, a celebrity in China, were disappointed by the result
By Tracy You For Mailonline
PUBLISHED: 11:33 EST, 7 November 2017 | UPDATED: 11:58 EST, 7 November 2017

A Kung Fu master from China has been shamed by a Muay Thai kickboxer after being knocked out with a kick during a highly anticipated fight.

Yi Long, who is billed as the 'No. 1 Kung Fu monk in China', had reportedly spent nearly a year preparing for the duel held on November 4 in Kunming, China.

The 30-year-old Kung Fu fighter has disappointed the Chinese public after losing the game to 26-year-old Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong, a champion Muay Thai kickboxer from Thailand.

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Yi Long (middle), billed as the 'No. 1 Kung Fu monk in China', is a celebrity Kung Fu fighter

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He was knocked out by Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong (pictured), a champion Muay Thai kickboxer

Yi Long, whose name is translated to 'One Dragon', is a celebrated Kung Fu fighter in China.

According to China.com, he rose to fame after winning the championship of the International Wing Chun Fighting Competition in Foshan in 2008.

Since then, Yi Long has been billed 'the most influential sports figure in China'.

However, it remains unclear whether or not Yi Long has been a monk or studied in Shaolin Temple, the renowned institute of Chinese Kung Fu.

The fight between Yi Long and Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong was apparently the final of a seven-month-long tournament organised by and named after the 30-year-old athlete.

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Their fight was held on November 4 after Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong had won a tournament

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Yi Long was knocked out by Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong just 70 seconds into the second round

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The game has been described as 'humiliating' by Chinese media and Yi Long was criticised

Sina.com reported that a total of eight top martial arts athletes from around the world had been invited to fight each other, including MMA fighter Regian Eersel, Muay Thai kickboxers Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong and Enriko Kehl as well as welterweight boxers Saiyok Pumpanmuang and Dzhabar Askerov.

Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong, the winner among the eight, was invited to have a duel with Yi Long for a one million yuan (£115,000) prize.

In what's been described as a 'humiliating game', Yi Long was knocked out by Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong just 70 seconds into the second round after being repeatedly beaten in the first round, reported Eastday.com.

A video of the fight shows the Muay Thai fighter giving Yi Long a heavy kick in the head, causing him to fall down and unable to get up again.

Sports fans are apparently so disappointed by Yi Long's performance they called him a 'fake' and 'liar' on the Chinese social media platforms.

MMA fighter wipes the floor with renowned Tai Chi practitioner

In an interview with Henan Satellite TV before the fight, Yi Long said he had declined many games and film contracts in order to prepare for the duel because he wanted to show the public the best side of him in his best years.

After the game, Yi Long said he had not been training properly because he had been distracted by other personal matters, according to Hxnews.com. He also thanked his fan for their support and apologised for letting them down.

Yi Long's game has been compared to another fight earlier this year in which a self-proclaimed Tai Chi master was defeated by an MMA fighter.

Xu Xiaodong, an MMA coach from Beijing, took down Tai Chi-practising Wei Lei in less than 10 seconds in front of shocked spectators on April 27 in Sichuan Province, south-east China.

[wiz cool c]

Caught this on the bus yesterday Yi Long on the side of the bus, advertising a new brand of wu shu shoes. 10527

[GeneChing]

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Yi Long (left) (Banchamek Gym/Facebook)
Wu Lin Feng 2018 Results: Saiyok Demolishes Long in First Round (https://combatpress.com/2018/06/wu-lin-feng-2018-long-vs-saiyok-results/)
Zach Aittama June 2, 2018

On Saturday, June 2, Wu Lin Feng held an event from Chongqing, China.

In the night’s main event, popular Chinese fight Yi Long took on former Lumpinee stadium champion Saiyok Pumpanmuang.

The event aired live at 9:15 a.m. ET on Henan TV (China). Check back for the full results.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtalRZVkhcA KO at 3:49 on this vid - 42 s into Round 1. :o

THREADS
Wulin Feng (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?67765-Wu-Lin-Feng-2014)
Shaolin fighter Yi Long (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?57515-Shaolin-fighter-Yi-Long)

[GeneChing]

Video: Shaolin Monk Drops Hong Man Choi With Vicious Low Blow (https://www.lowkickmma.com/viedo-shaolin-monk-drops-hong-man-choi-with-vicious-low-blow/)
By Mike Straus - Nov 12, 2018

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Hong Man Choi stepped back into the ring after a two-year absence to take on actual monk Yi Long on Saturday at MAS Fight in Macao.

Shaolin Monk Yi Long landed a brutal low blow via spinning kick that sent the big man hobbling off in obvious pain.

Watch here:


Jolassanda (https://twitter.com/Jolassanda/status/1061264270309113856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1061264270309113856&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lowkickmma.com%2Fviedo-shaolin-monk-drops-hong-man-choi-with-vicious-low-blow%2F)
@Jolassanda
uhhh, Yi Long with some undesirable success

70
6:28 AM - Nov 10, 2018


If Yanzi's current scandal (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?71032-Shi-Yanzi&p=1311278#post1311278) wasn't bad enough...:rolleyes:

[GeneChing]

Yi Long (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?57515-Shaolin-fighter-Yi-Long) wouldn't stand a chance against McGregor (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?69168-Conor-McGregor-being-compared-to-Bruce-Lee).


REPORT: Conor McGregor Offered $5 Million to Fight Chinese ‘Monk’ (https://www.scrapdigest.com/report-conor-mcgregor-offered-5-million-to-fight-chinese-monk/42754/?utm_content=buffer0e395&utm_medium=Elite+Striking&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer)
By Dazzler

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‘The Notorious Has Been Offered a Cool $5 Million Dollars to Fight Chinese Kickboxer Yi Long…

Conor McGregor is a very rich man, so you can guarantee that every day his agents and representatives receive many ludicrous offers for a potential fight or change in career path. He’s been linked to Hollywood roles, a move to the WWE, as well as multiple boxing matches.

The Irishman is currently coming off the back of a two-fight losing streak, to Floyd Mayweather and Khabib Nurmagamedov. He needs to pick his next opponent very carefully so that he can potentially get back on the winning train and remind the world why his rise was beyond anything the MMA world had ever seen before.

While a fight with Donald Cerrone is on the cards, John Kavanagh – McGregor’s head coach – has confirmed that the team have received a wild but genuine offer from China. Is it likely to happen? No. But it just goes to show that there are some crazy options out there for the enigmatic Irishman.

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Conor McGregor. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara, USA TODAY Sports.

Crazy

Kavanagh was recently a guest on The True Geordie Podcast, while he was in London. He revealed that they get loads of ridiculous offers every day – but now and again you get something legitimate that is so insane, you won’t believe it.

“I had a guy message me just a few days ago — a Chinese kickboxer who wanted to do three rounds with Conor for $5 million,” Kavanagh said “And he was going to put it in escrow. It wasn’t like he was just joking. Because again, I get a million messages like that a day, but you just don’t pay attention to them. But this guy was connected and it was a legitimate offer. But I know he (McGregor) wouldn’t do it.”

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Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports.

Lucrative

McGregor is a cash cow, it’s that simple. Although Khabib has stolen his thunder by being a genuine Russian, it’s well documented how ‘The Notorious’ was wildly popular in the Eastern powerhouse, and was offered citizenship and wealth beyond his dreams if he fought there. Kavanagh explained:

“You get the odd funny message like that. And like I said, it was a genuine [offer],” Kavanagh continued. “I know the boxing promoter well and he’s very well known. So he wasn’t going to come with an offer that wasn’t legitimate.”


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNHChhT9ueM

Money

It’s all about the money. The Chinese kickboxer is believed to be Yi Long who is also being linked to a potential fight with Lethwei sensation Dave Leduc, who has himself confirmed he’s open to the fight. Yi Long is marketed as a ‘Shaolin Monk’ and is very popular in China. He’s fought the likes of Buakaw twice in his career and has a solid kickboxing record.

Yi Long mostly fights for the wacky promotion MasFight. It uses kickboxing rules, but only has one round of 9 minutes. You can only win by KO, which comes via a referee’s stoppage or after three knockdowns. If the fight goes the full 9 minutes, it’s ruled a draw. MasFight is a very entertaining addition to combat sports.

It’s highly unlikely that we’ll see McGregor in any kind of exhibition match like this in the near future. For a start, $5 million isn’t going to be enough to get him interested. Then you’ve got the fact that the UFC tie their fighters up tightly with their contracts. Who knows what the future will hold for ‘The Notorious?’

[GeneChing]

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3 days ago
Shaolin Monk Yi Long To Take Part In A Knockout Only Fight (http://www.sportbible.com/ufc/mma-shaolin-monk-yi-long-to-take-part-in-a-knockout-only-fight-20181123)
Ryan Sidle in UFC

Conor McGregor and Tenshin Nasukawa aren't the only ones that can move sports. Shaolin Monk Yi Long is set to face a Lethwei fighter named 'the most dangerous man in combat sports.'

Changing sports is all the rage these days with kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa set to drop his kicking prowess in order to face Floyd Mayweather in the ring following on from Conor McGregor's own move into boxing and Usain Bolt's attempt at becoming a footballer.

However that's nothing compared to one kickboxer Yi Long. The Shaolin Monk's most recent kickboxing fight came against 7ft-2 super heavyweight Hong Man Choi, Long is a 5ft-10 middleweight, but resulted in the smaller man coming out on top.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=ERHJzb4yozE continued next post

[GeneChing]

As if that wasn't enough he is now set to face 'the most dangerous man in combat sports,' Dave Leduc.

Leduc is known by his impressive moniker for taking part in the Lethwei discipline, where Leduc is the king of the brutal sport.

Lethwei is known as the world's most brutal sport because the only way to win is by knockout and headbutts are allowed and there's no gloves. You either win by KOing your opponent inside five rounds or it's a draw.

Leduc is set to fight in his sport on December 9th but could next move to MAS to take on The Shaolin Monk, according to Muay Thai Authority.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmZOnlI0hSU
continued next post

[GeneChing]

All these crossover fights are hardly anything new. Muhammad Ali travelled to Japan to take on Antonio Inoki in a hybrid fight in the 1976.

Back in 1976 Ali travelled to Japan to face wrestler Antonio Inoki in a 'special rules' match that was essentially the beginning of MMA as a thing.

The pair fought in a 15 round fight that Ali initially thought was a professional wrestling style 'worked' match but soon found out was a legit contest.

Everyone will be hoping that whatever the rules of the Mayweather vs Nasukawa fight are it'll be a more interesting one than Ali and Inoki's match up, with the Japan Times describing it as, "The 15-round contest was pretty much a bore from start to finish. Ending in a draw, it proved once again that when an apple fights an orange, the results can only be a fruit salad."

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Inoki lands another kick on Muhammad Ali. Image: PA Images

The fight has become infamous for the image of the Japanese man lying on the ground and aiming kicks at the former Olympic champion whilst Ali, then the WBC and WBA heavyweight boxing champion, was only able to land six punches.

Inoki led the scorecards by three points, which seems very a small lead considering how much his opponent was actually able to do, but was docked three points during the fight so it ended a tie.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNY6qjFKrF8

The kicks that landed to Ali's leg led to bleeding and became infected, nearly leading to the American to have his leg amputated.

At the end of the fight fans were so unimpressed that the Nippon Budokan was littered with rubbish that the crowd had thrown towards the ring.

Had to cut this up to get all the vids in.

THREADS: Muhammed Ali vs Martial Artist (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?27442-Muhammed-Ali-vs-Martial-Artist)
Shaolin fighter Yi Long (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?57515-Shaolin-fighter-Yi-Long)

[GeneChing]

More on Yi Long v. Hong Man Choi (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?57515-Shaolin-fighter-Yi-Long&p=1311473#post1311473)


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The Moment 5ft10 Monk Destroys 7ft2 Giant With Spinning Kick To The Groin (http://www.sportbible.com/ufc/news-reactions-funny-mma-the-moment-5ft10-shaolin-monk-defeats-7ft2-giant-in-ko-only-fight-20181205)
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Ladies and gentlemen meet 7ft-2 super heavyweight Hong Man Choi and 5ft-10 welterweight Yi Long. two men who actually went toe-to-toe in one of the most bizarre fights of all time.

The experienced pair did battle on the MAS kickboxing circuit, with the bout containing a very specific set of rules.

In this extrodinary match-up, there was a single nine-minute round and the fight could only be won by KO.

It didn't take long for the knockout to happen and to be honest, it's just plain funny as Yi Long planted a spinning kick to the giant's abdomen.

No seriously this actually happened.

South Korean fighter Choi, who made his debut in 2006, has experience in MMA and Kickboxing, while Yi Long is a former Guangdong Foshan International Wing Chun champion, winning 61 of his 74 fights.

Perhaps his most famous bout came in 2008 at the Dream Dynamite event when he came up against legendary kickboxer Mirko Cro Cop - one of the most feared strikers in MMA history.

Unfortunately for all those banking on the giant, Cro Cop defeated the 350-pound Choi with a devastating leg kick to floor the 7-foot-2 monster.


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Choi is a household name in his homeland, making a name for himself outside of the combat world by becoming a professional singer and appearing on Korean TV shows - not to mention the fact he's the face of an Ice Cream brand.

Yi Long, on the other hand, has stuck to the kickboxing scene and in turn, has been a huge success in the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions.

The "Shaolin Monk" made his name in the Wu Lin Feng competition down the years, with the 'fight of the century' against Buakaw Banchamek from Thailand being a stand out moment, picking up 19 million view on YouTube.

Any serious MMA promotion would never make a match like the one we just witnessed, but it certainly made for an interesting bout.

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Have you seriously seen anything like it?

[Jimbo]

Conor McGregor would not only destroy Yi Long, but it would be humiliatingly one-sided and brief. I wonder if the Chinese gov't would even allow Yi Long to do it.

As far as the Hong Man Choi fight, IMO it looks like an exploitation/novelty exhibition match. 'Giants' may be cast as destructive monsters in WWE/pro wrestling, but for the most part, 7' or 7'+ giants do poorly in actual matches. As for the spinning back kick to the 'groin', it clearly hit him in the abdomen near Hong Man Choi's belly button area, and nowhere near his cup (see @ 1:38 in the vid below). Unless the force of the kick somehow caused the edge of Choi's cup down below to push up and into his 'boys', or unless Yi Long's foot scraped Choi's 'Johnson' as his foot dropped right after the kick.


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[GeneChing]

Column by Nicolas Atkin
Xu Xiaodong could next face Yi Long – but this ‘fake Shaolin monk’ can actually fight (https://www.scmp.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/article/2182371/xu-xiaodong-could-next-face-yi-long-fake-shaolin-monk-can)
Chinese MMA fighter will need to take Yi Long a lot more seriously than usual martial arts frauds
Yi Long is self-trained in Shaolin kung fu but has serious kick-boxing pedigree
PUBLISHED : Wednesday, 16 January, 2019, 5:18pm
UPDATED : Wednesday, 16 January, 2019, 5:45pm
Nicolas Atkin
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Xu Xiaodong’s return to fighting was such a stroll he even pretended to fall asleep in the corner of the ring at one point. But he could be caught napping if he takes his next opponent so lightly.

The Chinese MMA fighter bludgeoned a 56-year-old kung fu “master” last weekend, breaking Tian Ye’s nose in a matter of seconds before toying with and mocking his then-heavily bandaged opponent, so pathetic were the blows being aimed his way.

And after another quick TKO victory, reports in Chinese media suggest the 40-year-old “Mad Dog” will next face Yi Long, the “fake Shaolin monk”.

But unlike the other traditional martial arts frauds Xu has pulverised on his mission to expose “fake kung fu”, Yi Long can actually fight.

Xu Xiaodong bludgeons another kung fu ‘master’ as Chinese MMA fighter leaves 56-year-old looking like he’s trying Bird Box challenge

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Xu Xiaodong pretends to sleep while his opponent is bandaged up. Photo: YouTube

Competing in yellow trousers with a shaved head, he has previously billed himself as the “No 1 Shaolin kung fu monk”.

But a Shaolin Temple spokesman said in December 2010 that he “is neither a kung fu monk of Shaolin Temple, nor could he be named as the No 1 Shaolin kung fu monk at all”.

Still, he is no joke. Yi Long is a Chinese Wushu and Sanshou kick-boxer who is self-trained in Shaolin kung fu, with a kick-boxing record of 61-12-1.

Xu Xiaodong, the Chinese MMA fighter who pummels martial arts masters, vows to expose kung fu ‘fakery’

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Yi Long is self-trained in Shaolin kung fu. Photo: Instagram

“Shaolin kung fu and Muay Thai have many things in common,” he has said. “Muay Thai is good at steel knees, iron elbows and iron legs, those who master Muay Thai have strong defences.

“It’s the same in Shaolin kung fu. In Shaolin we have iron fists, iron legs and iron cloth,” he added, meaning the body is hard enough to defend any attack.

Many observers have been saying Xu will get his comeuppance one day when he stops fighting such feeble opposition, and Yi Long could be the man to provide a challenge by combining the strengths of kung fu with more modern fighting practices.

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Despite being just 1.76-metres tall and weighing 76 kilograms, he got a TKO win against the 2.2-metres tall Korean super-heavyweight Choi Hong-man at knockout-only promotion MAS Fight’s debut event in Macau last November with a brutal spinning back kick to the body.

Chinese media reported that MAS Fight would like to book a fight between Yi Long and Xu, though said a deal hasn’t been completed yet and they are trying to confirm the news soon.

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Yi Long in action for MAS Fight. Photo: Instagram

Yi Long has previously called out Xu, writing on his microblog in 2017 he would not tolerate Xu’s belittling of traditional martial arts, and called him a “shameless fraud”.

If the details can be ironed out, Xu is in for a much stiffer challenge – Yi Long has held his own against Buakaw Banchamek, fighting the Muay Thai legend twice with one win apiece.


He is also thought to be the unnamed Chinese kick-boxer that MMA coach John Kavanagh said had offered UFC star Conor McGregor US$5 million for a fight last month.

“He would absolutely massacre Xu Xiaodong,” was the verdict of another observer of Xu’s embarrassingly one-sided fight against Tian on YouTube.

“Yi Long is going to crush Xu Xiaodong,” another wrote. “Xiaodong has never come across as particularly adroit or athletic; it’s what makes his easy wins over traditional Chinese martial arts guys so notable.

“Yi Long, on the other hand, is a very good professional fighter who is in peak shape.”

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Xu Xiaodong lands an elbow on Tian Ye. Photo: YouTube

It would certainly be a tougher challenge than most of Xu’s fights – he usually takes on opponents smaller and older than him, who have little to no fight training.

It’s not his fault, of course, that these fools masquerading as “masters” in traditional martial arts choose to challenge him.

Still, a video of Tian slowly limping through the airport has surfaced online, showing just how brutal Xu’s kicks, elbows and punches can be.


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Tian Ye can console himself with the 3 million yuan he earned just for fighting – a Chinese tycoon promised him 30 million yuan if he could win, such is the anger Xu has caused among some in the traditional martial arts community – but Yi Long is not some bum picked off the street.

“I just hope that Xu Xiaodong takes his match with Yi Long more seriously than he did this one,” a commenter said.

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Indeed, Xu has some legitimate skill and experience and can hold his own – he puts in the hours training in his Beijing gym – but he can’t afford to drop his hands to his waist and showboat here.

If he can put together a proper defensive strategy, it could lead to an interesting fight. Either way, it will certainly be more competitive that his mauling of poor old Tian Ye.

At least Yi Long (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?57515-Shaolin-fighter-Yi-Long) has some ring experience, unlike the rest of Xu Xiaodong's (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70253-Xu-Xiaodong-Challenges-to-Kung-Fu) opponents.

[GeneChing]

There's an embedded facebook promo vid.


Buakaw Is Fighting Shaolin Monk In “Knockout Only” Fight (https://muaythaiauthority.com/buakaw-is-fighting-shaolin-monk-in-knockout-only-fight/)
By MTA Team - March 8, 2019
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Their first two fights were big draws.

Buakaw and Yi Long have had two very entertaining fights in their careers. They have been some of the biggest Kickboxing fights in China.

Their first fight was called by many the “fight of the century”. Buakaw defeated the man billed as the Shaolin Monk by decision. The two had a rematch a year later and Yi Long walked away with a decision. The second fight was controversial, however, as many people thought Buakaw had won the fight. The pair is now set to fight for the third time but the stakes have been raised.

Their trilogy fight will take place on MAS Fight, a Chinese promotion that has a unique set of rules. They use 5-ounce gloves, there is only one round that lasts nine minutes, and the only way to win is by knock out. Punches, kicks, elbows, and knees are all legal strikes. There are no judges if no one ends the fight with a knock out it is ruled a draw.

It will be Buakaw’s first time fighting under this set of rules while Yi Long has competed under them one time. He scored a knockout over Hong-man Choi under MAS Fight rules this past November.

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This is going to be the biggest fight to hit China in quite some time.

All the details of the event have not been revealed, but a press conference is being held on March 11 to announce the details. It would be surprising if the fight takes place anywhere other than China.

Buakaw will enter the fight on a five-fight win streak. He was upset by Jonay Risco on Enfusion and since then has only fought for his promotion, All-Star Fight. Among those five wins are victories over Victor Nagbe and Niclas Larsen. Easily the most popular Muay Thai fighter and Kickboxer of all time, Buakaw has expanded his brand tremendously since leaving Por Pramuk gym. It will be very interesting to see how aggressive he fights knowing the only way to win is by KO. He has been criticized for coasting during fights he is winning.

Yi Long is China’s most popular fighter. He has been criticized by many for being a gimmick as he is not a real Shaolin Monk but billed as one for marketing purposes. No matter what you think about his persona you can’t deny that the man is a fighter. He has stepped into the ring with some of the best in the world. Sometimes he has own sometimes he has lost, but he has always shown up to fight. Before his last fight against Choi, he had dropped back to back losses to Saiyok and Sitthichai, both by KO.


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This fight will be huge!
MAS Fight is definitely a unique fight. It is a more tamed down version of Burmese Bare Knuckle Boxing where you can only win KO, although headbutts are legal. In MAS Fight headbutts are not legal, and also in Burmese Bare Knuckle Boxing, no gloves are worn as the name would indicate. It is also known by the name Lethwei.

[GeneChing]

Hey, Xu actually fought someone with some ring experience...

Wait...cosplay (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?65633-Cosplay)er?


Chinese MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong knocks out Japanese cosplayer; wants ‘fake Shaolin monk’ Yi Long (https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3039039/chinese-mma-fighter-xu-xiaodong-knocks-out)
Xu gets second-round TKO against former kick-boxing champion Yuichiro Nagashima in Bangkok
‘Mad Dog’ now hopes to fight Yi Long, whom he accused of rigging fights against Nagashima
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Xu Xiaodong fighting Yuichiro Nagashima in Bangkok, Thailand. Photos: YouTube/Fight Commentary Breakdowns

Chinese MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong returned to the ring on Friday in Bangkok, Thailand, but this time it wasn’t a kung fu “fraud” he pulverised – it was a famous Japanese cosplayer instead.
Yuichiro Nagashima, a former kick-boxing champion who is also trained in karate, had fought several times against the “fake Shaolin Monk” Yi Long, and “Mad Dog” Xu had claimed the fights were rigged.
Xu wanted to prove he could easily beat Nagashima, so that Yi Long would have no excuses for evading a fight with him.
The first round was contested under kick-boxing rules, the second under MMA rules. Xu won by TKO in the second round, the referee stepping in as he delivered some heavy ground and pound.


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It was a different story to Xu’s usual fights – the 41-year-old has made a name for himself by demolishing traditional martial artists in China on what he deems as his mission to expose “kung fu fakery”.
But Nagashima has fighting technique, unlike the hapless wing chun and tai chi practitioners Xu has knocked out in devastating fashion over the past three years. Nagashima was K1Max 70kg champion in 2010, although he has not won a fight since 2014.
Xu looked sharp in the first round, throwing some smart combinations, but Nagashima caught him on the chin with his jab a couple of times early on.
The fight was then briefly stopped after a low blow by Xu.
Xu’s power was clearly superior and his plan was evident as he looked to counter. It worked to perfection, Xu distracting his opponent with a low kick before going high and knocking down Nagashima with a hard right hook.

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Xu Xiaodong walks off after the referee steps in.

Nagashima looked weary heading into the second round, and for good reason – he was entering Xu’s territory now.
Within seconds, Xu dropped Nagashima again and quickly proceeded to full mount, raining down blows before the referee stepped in.
Ironically, it is the first time Xu has actually been able to take things to the ground in one of his fights, and he showed off his skills in ruthless fashion.

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Xu Xiaodong backstage after his win in Bangkok.

Over to you, Yi Long. The Shaolin Temple has made a statement that Yi is not a trained monk, but he models his appearance on traditional Shaolin monks in his fights, with a shaved head and traditional clothing.
“The fake Shaolin monk is not exactly a pushover. Xu may have a real fight on his hands,” one commenter said on a video of Xu’s fight, which was posted on YouTube channel Fight Commentary Breakdowns.
“Let it be said if Xu fights Yi Long in a kick-boxing match he’s getting knocked out,” another user wrote.

THREADS
Yi Long (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?57515-Shaolin-fighter-Yi-Long)
Xu Xiaodong (http://www.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?70253-Xu-Xiaodong-Challenges-to-Kung-Fu)

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[wiz cool c]

I had an instructor while living in China that was a direct disciple of Shi De Yang. He mentioned that Yi Long Spent three years training either in Deng Feng or Shaolin compound learning iron body skills. I can't clearly remember which. Now it is said he is self-trained. I believe the current Shaolin Abbot Shi Yongxin is responsible for this information. One reason could be he feels like when Yi long lost, he would affect the Temple business. And it very much has become a business. Anyone else have any actual insight to where he trained?

[Kevin73]

I had an instructor while living in China that was a direct disciple of Shi De Yang. He mentioned that Yi Long Spent three years training either in Deng Feng or Shaolin compound learning iron body skills. I can't clearly remember which. Now it is said he is self-trained. I believe the current Shaolin Abbot Shi Yongxin is responsible for this information. One reason could be he feels like when Yi long lost, he would affect the Temple business. And it very much has become a business. Anyone else have any actual insight to where he trained?

Doing a quick "google search", everything that I saw said that he was trained in wushu/San Shou (San Da) and was "self-taught" Shaolin Kung Fu. Nothing about him ever actually training as a Shaolin Monk and the temple did make an official statement that he was not a Shaolin Monk.

They have supported other legitimate Shaolin Monks who have lost in fighting competitions before, so I think they just want to be honest about his background.