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Karate is the Tong Po of the UFC

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  1. GiTailor

    GiTailor White Belt

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    Finally, the deadliness and precision of karate is prevailing in the UFC the same way Tong Po exposed mediocre kickboxing.
     
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    This is the tong po of mma. Karate is more like just the anik of mma.
     
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    I hear they're doing a ReDux starring Conor McGregor, featuring Ido Portal in the role of "Eastern Trainer".
     
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    but can he move like this

     
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    Tong Po was actually a muslim guy wearing prosthetics to look Thai

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    He played a minor character in Bloodsport as well

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    Aw man, this movie brings back memories. Bad acting at it's finest.
     
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    "Alexio is Ronda-esque in his shadow work Joe" - Mike Goldberg (but really Kenny Florian).
     
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    woo, the things i learn on sherdog; thanks! *fist into open hand* bows
     
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    im hoping TMA's will become more popular in MMA
     
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  11. GiTailor

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    It's only a matter of time!
     
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    Holy crap, I never knew this even after watching both 1000x. Hahaha, awesome!
    Chong Li > Tong Po

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    He's actually Moroccan. 'Muslim' is not a race/nationality. There are actually many Muslims in Thailand.
     
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