KUOSHU WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CHINA!!!!

For the 1st time ever, Communist China has let foreigners compete in one of it's Kuoshu events. Inspired by the success

of events like PANCRATIUM and ALOHABRAWL, the Chinese Sports Government has formed the Chinese Shootfighting Association. The Chinese government demanded that all events comply with traditional Chinese Kung Fu so all events were held on a Lei Tai platform. Like modern MMA, there are very few rules in Kuoshi Lei Tai fighting. The biggest difference in Lei Tai fighting is that a fight can be won by throwing your opponent off the platform. This adds a very different element to Lei Tai fighting and makes for some interesting fights. Although the debut event was only a four-man tournament former World Shootwrestling Champion Zack Hefner was invited to participate. Hefner had recently returned to the fight world after a 1 year hiatus and had succesfully won a fight in Hawaii. This would be an altogether different experiance for him fighting under Kuoshu rules in China.

Match 1-Mongolian King (Mongolian Wrestling/Mongolia) vs. Zack Hefner (Shoot/USA)

It was clear that the Chinese government did NOT want Zack Hefner to win this event as they put him in the ring with the 7 ft tall Mongolian King for his 1st fight. With a strong background in Mongolian style wrestling the King would be difficult for Hefner to out muscle. Mongolian King came out strong and threw the much smaller Hefner around like a rag doll. Hefner quickly tried to lock on an armbar but could not secure it. Mongolian King continued to batter Hefner with stomps and punches while Hefner tried desperately to secure some sort of submission. Hefner went for a flying knee but was caught by the Mongolian King who then proceeded to dump him out of the ring. Immediately winning the fight. Disgusted with the rules and losing in this fashion, Hefner stormed out of the arena and challenged the Mongolian King to fight him in ALOHABRAWL.

Mongolian King TKO 4:36 ringout

Match 2-Pan Song (Sanda/China) vs. Liu Hai Luong (Sanda/China)

Former King Of Sanda Liu Hai Luong saw his debut in the CSFA spoiled by another 7 footer Pan Song. With both men experianced in Lei Tai fighting this match prooved to be a good one. The much smaller Liu Hai Luong used his speed to land better strikes in the standup but his lack of groundskills hurt him when the fight hit the mat. The much bigger Song was able to secure a choke and tap Luong out.

Song SUB 7:07 rear naked choke

FINAL

Match 1-Mongolian King (Mongolian Wrestling/Mongolia) vs. Pan Song (Sanda/China)

The final looked like an NBA match as the two 7 footers clashed in the finals. It quickly was clear that Song was the much better fighter as he battered the Mongolian King from the start. Song showed non-stop aggression and decent technique before finally forcing the submission from punches. The Chinese fighters are a little raw in technique but have no lack for enthusiasm. It will be exciting to see more events from China and hopefully we can see their new champion Pan Song fight in the US or Japan.

Song SUB 5:09 punches