Thanh Le

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Thanh Le
Born Thanh James Le
(1985-08-28) August 28, 1985 (age 39)
Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
Nationality American
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Weight 154 lb (70 kg; 11 st 0 lb)
Division Featherweight (2017–2018)
Lightweight (2013–2016, 2019–present)
Reach 74.5 in (189 cm)
Style Taekwondo
Fighting out of Metairie, Louisiana, United States
Team Fifty/50 Striking Program[2]
MidCity MMA
Rank 5th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo
Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu[2]
Years active 2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 16
Wins 13
By knockout 12
By submission 1
Losses 3
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Thanh James Le (born August 28, 1985) is a American mixed martial artist, currently competes in the Featherweight division for the ONE Championship, he is a former ONE Featherweight World Champion. He has competed in Legacy Fighting Alliance. He also appeared on reality television series The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber.

As of August 31, 2022, he is ranked #1 in the ONE Featherweight rankings.[3]

Background

Le was born on August 28, 1985 in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. His father migrated from Vietnam and met his mother in Kentucky, before the family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana when he was 5 year age.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Le made his professional MMA debut in November 2013. Over the next, he fought in his native United States and earned a record of 4 wins against 1 losses with all of his wins coming via stoppages.

The Ultimate Fighter

On August 31, 2015, it was announced that Hall would be a contestant on the 22nd season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show, representing Team Faber.[5]

In the opening elimination bout, Le faced fellow American Andrés Quintana. He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[6]

Le represented Team Faber in the first preliminary fight of the season facing Sweden's Martin Svensson. He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[7]

Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series

Le appeared in Dana White's Contender Series 2 on July 18, 2017 against Lazar Stojadinovic. He won the fight via knockout in the second round, he wasn't given a UFC contract.[8]

Legacy Fighting Alliance

Le his promotional debut against Alex Black on February 10, 2017 at LFA 3. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[9]

Le faced Bobby Moffett for the Interim LFA Featherweight Championship on January 19, 2018 at LFA 31. He won the fight via TKO in the second round to earn the title.[10]

Le fought in a unification bout for the LFA Featherweight Championship against Kevin Aguilar on May 25, 2018 at LFA 40. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[11]

ONE Championship

Le made his promotional debut against Yusup Saadulaev on May 3, 2019 at ONE: For Honor. He won the bout via knockout in the second round.[12]

Le faced former ONE Lightweight World Champion Kotetsu Boku on August 16, 2019 at ONE: Dreams of Gold.[13] He won the bout via knockout in the first round.[14]

Le faced Ryogo Takahashi on January 10, 2020 at ONE: A New Tomorrow.[15] He won the bout via knockout in the first round.[16]

ONE Featherweight World Champion

Le faced Martin Nguyen for the ONE Featherweight World Championship on October 30, 2020 at ONE: Inside the Matrix.[17] He won the fight via TKO in the third round.[18]

Le was scheduled to defend his title against Garry Tonon on December 5, 2021 at ONE: X.[19] However, on October 28, 2021, the event was postponed to early 2022 due to COVID-19 pandemic.[20] The fight was rescheduled for ONE: Lights Out on March 11, 2022.[21] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[22] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[23]

Le faced Tang Kai on August 26, 2022 at ONE 160.[24] He lost the fight and the title via unanimous decision.[25]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 13–3 Tang Kai Decision (unanimous) ONE 160 August 26, 2022 5 5:00 Kallang, Singapore Lost the ONE Featherweight Championship (155 lb).
Win 13–2 Garry Tonon KO (punches) ONE: Lights Out March 11, 2022 1 0:56 Kallang, Singapore Defended the ONE Featherweight Championship (155 lb). Performance of the Night.
Win 12–2 Martin Nguyen TKO (punches) ONE: Inside the Matrix October 30, 2020 3 2:19 Kallang, Singapore Won the ONE Featherweight Championship (155 lb).
Win 11–2 Ryogo Takahashi KO (punches) ONE: A New Tomorrow January 10, 2020 1 2:51 Bangkok, Thailand
Win 10–2 Kotetsu Boku KO (body kick and punches) ONE: Dreams of Gold August 16, 2019 1 1:28 Bangkok, Thailand
Win 9–2 Yusup Saadulaev KO (knee) ONE: For Honor May 3, 2019 2 0:12 Jakarta, Indonesia Return to Lightweight.
Loss 8–2 Kevin Aguilar KO (punches) LFA 40 May 25, 2018 1 2:44 Dallas, Texas, United States For the LFA Featherweight Championship.
Win 8–1 Bobby Moffett TKO (punches) LFA 31 January 19, 2018 2 0:55 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Won the interim LFA Featherweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Lazar Stojadinovic KO (head kick and punches) Dana White's Contender Series 2 July 18, 2017 2 1:35 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6–1 Alex Black TKO (body kick and punches) LFA 3 February 10, 2017 1 1:43 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Featherweight debut.
Win 5–1 Cody James TKO (punches) MCFP 1 June 24, 2016 1 0:40 Avondale, Louisiana, United States
Win 4–1 Josh Quayhagen TKO (punches) World Fighting Championships 31 November 22, 2014 1 2:49 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Win 3–1 Shawn Fitzsimmons TKO (elbows) World Fighting Championships 27 September 12, 2014 1 0:27 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Win 2–1 Matt Vaughn Submission Renaissance MMA 30 June 6, 2014 1 4:36 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 1–1 Justin Martin TKO (punches) XFC: Le vs. Martin April 5, 2014 1 2:44 Ponchatoula, Louisiana, United States
Loss 0–1 Robert Dunn Submission (rear-naked choke) Renaissance MMA 29 November 8, 2013 1 4:58 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Lightweight debut.
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–1 Martin Svensson Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber August 7, 2015 (airdate) 2 3:48 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 22 Elimination round.
Win 1–0 Andrés Quintana KO (punch) July 17, 2015 (airdate) 1 2:27 TUF 22 Qualifying round.

See also

References

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