Wu Lin Feng

Wu Lin Feng
Industry Kickboxing promotion
Founded 2004
Key people
Wang Hongxiang
Owner Henan Television

Wu Lin Feng (Chinese: 武林風) is a martial arts competition organised and televised by Henan Television, the official broadcaster of China's Henan Province. It is the longest running and the most influential martial arts program in China.[1]

Since its first broadcast in January 2004, the programme has achieved an average of 10.7% of audience share, with peak audience share reaching 18%, and it has a market share of 23% against its direct competitors. In 2013, it was ranked among the top 100 most viewed satellite and cable television programs in China.[2]

History

Since 2007 the competition and the programme have become more international in nature, encouraging challengers from other nations and filming bouts abroad, including in Germany, Holland and in the United State, with spectaculars held in Las Vegas. Participants have included K-1 fighters, mixed martial arts professionals from the United States, Muay Thai champions, and elite wushu and sanda practitioners. The once-a-year champion of champions fights are particularly popular. Fighters who have become famous in China include Cung Le (kickboxing), Liu Hailong (sanda), Muslim Salikhov (sanda), Simon Marcus (kickboxing), Zhang Tiequan (mma) and Zou Shiming (boxing).

September 19, 2015 the Wu Lin Feng into "FIGHT OF THE CENTURY 4" New Zealand International Thai Kickboxing presents the Fight of the Century, New Zealand vs China, Philip Lam and Lee Gar 40th Anniversary Show. [3]

List of events

Event Date Venue City
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2016 January 23, 2016 Shanghai Gymnasium Shanghai, China
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2015 December 12, 2015 China Agricultural University Gymnasium Beijing, China
Wu Lin Feng 2015 - Germany vs China - Mix Fight Gala 19 December 5, 2015 Fraport Arena Frankfurt, Germany
Wu Lin Feng 2015 - Thailand vs China - King's Cup 2015 December 5, 2015 Sanam Luang Bangkok, Thailand
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2015 December 5, 2015 Henan TV Studio 8 Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Wu Lin Feng 2015 - USA vs China November 13, 2015 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2015 November 7, 2015 Anshan Olympic Sports Center Anshan, China
Wu Lin Feng 2015 - New Zealand vs China September 19, 2015 ASB Stadium Auckland, New Zealand
Wu Lin Feng 2015 - Portugal vs China - Dynamite Fight Night 29 October 10, 2015 Pavilhão Desportivo De Olhos De Água Albufeira, Portugal
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2015 October 3, 2015 Henan TV Studio 8 Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2015 September 5, 2015 Guangzhou Tianhe Stadium Guangzhou, China
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2015 August 22, 2015 Xiamen workers' Stadium Xiamen, China
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2015 August 1, 2015 Henan TV Studio 8 Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Wu Lin Feng 2015 - Australia vs China July 18, 2015 Qantas Credit Union Arena Sydney, Australia
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2015 July 4, 2015 Henan TV Studio 8 Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2015 June 6, 2015 Jiyuan Basketball Arena Jiyuan, Henan, China
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2015 May 2, 2015 Xingyang Sports Center Xingyang, Henan, China
Wu Lin Feng 2015 - Germany vs China - Day of Destruction 10 April 18, 2015 Sporthalle Wandsbek Hamburg, Germany
Wu Lin Feng 2015 - Japan vs China April 12, 2015 Yoyogi National Gymnasium Tokyo, Japan
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2015 April 4, 2015 Henan TV Studio 8 Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Wu Lin Feng 2015 - Ireland vs China March 21, 2015 Spin Roller Arena Dublin, Ireland
Wu Lin Feng 2015 - England vs China - KTMMA 3 March 14, 2015 ILEC Conference centre London, England
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2015 March 7, 2015 Henan TV Studio 8 Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2015 January 31, 2015 Jiangnan Coliseum Chongqing, China
Wu Lin Feng 2014 - King's Cup 2014 December 5, 2014 Sanam Luang Bangkok, Thailand
Wu Lin Feng 2014 - USA vs China November 1, 2014 Riviera Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Wu Lin Feng 2014 - Netherlands vs China September 28, 2014 North Sea Venue Zaandam, Netherlands
Wu Lin Feng 2014 - Queen's Cup 2014 August 12, 2014 Sanam Luang Bangkok, Thailand
Wu Lin Feng 2014 - Ireland vs China June 14, 2014 Citywest Hotel Dublin, Ireland
Wu Lin Feng 2014 - China vs Thailand - Yokkao 9 May 24, 2014 Xinyang Stadium Xinyang, China
Wu Lin Feng 2014 - Germany vs China - Day of Destruction 8 May 10, 2014 Sporthalle Wandsbek Hamburg, Germany
Wu Lin Feng 2014 - New Zealand vs China March 15, 2014 ASB Stadium Auckland, New Zealand
Wu Lin Feng 2014 - Kunlun Fight 2 - MAX Muay Thai 6 February 16, 2014 Henan Provincial Stadium Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2014 - Jan 18 January 18, 2014 Xiangyang Gymnasium Xiangyang, Hubei, China
Wu Lin Feng 2013 - USA vs China November 2, 2013 Riviera Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Wu Lin Feng 2013 - New Zealand vs China August 30, 2013 ASB Stadium Auckland, New Zealand
Wu Lin Feng 2013 - China vs Thailand - MAX Muay Thai 3 August 10, 2013 Henan TV Studio 8 Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Wu Lin Feng 2013 - MMA Championship Dubai Jun 6, 2013 Dubai World Trade Center Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Wu Lin Feng World Championship 2012 - Dec 31 December 31, 2012 USTB Gymnasium Beijing, China
Wu Lin Feng 2012 - USA vs China November 11, 2012 Plaza Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Wu Lin Feng 2012 - New Zealand vs China July 21, 2012 ASB Stadium Auckland, New Zealand
Wu Lin Feng 2012 - Germany vs China - Day of Destruction 5 April 28, 2012 Sporthalle Wandsbek Hamburg, Germany
Wu Lin Feng 2011 - New Zealand vs China November 12, 2011 ASB Stadium Auckland, New Zealand
Wu Lin Feng 2011 - USA vs China October 22, 2011 Las Vegas Hilton Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Wu Lin Feng 2010 - USA vs China November 13, 2010 Harrah’s Ballroom Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Wu Lin Feng 2009 - USA vs China August 30, 2009 LV Hilton Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Champions

WLF World Championship Champions

Year Weight Champion Runner-up Location
2015 −63 kg (−138.9 lb) China Wei Rui China Deng Zeqi Zhengzhou, China
2015 −67 kg (−147.7 lb) China Yang Zhuo China Qiu Jianliang Zhengzhou, China

WLF World 8 Man Tournament Champions

Weight Champion Runner-up Since Location
−67 kg (−147.7 lb) China Qiu Jianliang Belarus Andrei Kulebin January 23, 2016 Shanghai, China
−67 kg (−147.7 lb) China Tie Yinghua Russia Khayal Dzhaniev Jan 31, 2015 Chongqing, China
−70 kg (−154.3 lb) Iran Seyedisa Alamdarnezam China Dong Wenfei Jan 18, 2014 Xiangyang, China
−70 kg (−154.3 lb) Caribbean Netherlands Albert Kraus China Dong Wenfei Dec 31, 2012 Beijing, China

WLF World Champion

Weight Champion Since
−100 kg (−220.5 1b) Belarus Andrey Gerasimchuk June 29,2014
−80 kg (−176.4 lb) Canada Simon Marcus February 16, 2014
−73.5 kg (−162.0 lb) China Fake Monk January 18, 2014
−70 kg (−154.3 lb) Thailand Buakaw Banchamek June 6, 2015
−67 kg (−147.7 lb) China Yang Zhuo Aug 30, 2014
−63 kg (−138.9 1b) China Wei Rui December 5, 2015
−60 kg (−132.3 1b) China Wang Kehan In June 8,2014
−52 kg (−114.6 1b) Netherlands Jemyma Betrian March 30,2014

WLF International Champion

Weight Champion Since
−80 kg (−176.4 lb) China Fang Bian Oct 4, 2014
−75 kg (−165.3 lb) China Dong Wenfei Mar 7, 2015
−70 kg (−154.3 lb) United States Raul Rodriguez Nov 2, 2013
−65 kg (−143.3 lb) China Qiu Jianliang April 27, 2014
−63 kg (−138.9 lb) China Wei Rui Aug 30, 2014

Tournament results

2015 WLF World Championship Tournament −63 kg bracket

First Round
(2015-8-1 / 9-5 / 10-3 / 11-7)
Quarter Finals
(2015-8-1 / 9-5 / 10-3 / 11-7)
Semi Finals
(2015-12-5)
Final
(2015-12-5)
China  Jin Ying R3  
Ukraine  Bohdan Kopkin DEC     Ukraine  Bohdan Kopkin R3  
China  Wei Rui DEC     China  Wei Rui DEC  
Iran  Mahdi Mahmoudvand R3       China  Wei Rui DEC  
China  Wang Zhiwei R3       Thailand  Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym R3  
Thailand  Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym DEC     Thailand  Pakorn PKSaenchaimuaythaigym DEC  
China  Wang Fangkun DEC     China  Wang Fangkun R3  
Caribbean Netherlands  Pietro Doorje R3       China  Wei Rui TKO
China  Gao Jun R3       China  Deng Zeqi R4
Thailand  Rungravee Sasiprapa DEC     Thailand  Rungravee Sasiprapa DEC  
China  Wei Ninghui R3     Belarus  Maksim Petkevich R3  
Belarus  Maksim Petkevich DEC       Thailand  Rungravee Sasiprapa R1  
China  Deng Zeqi TKO       China  Deng Zeqi KO  
Moldova  Maxing Railean R3     China  Deng Zeqi DEC       
China  Zhao Yongxiang DEC     China  Zhao Yongxiang R3       
Japan  Ogawa Sho R3  

2015 WLF World Championship Tournament −67 kg bracket[4]

First Round
(2015-3-7 / 4-4 / 5-2 / 6-6)
Quarter Finals
(2015-3-7 / 4-4 / 5-2 / 6-6)
Semi Finals
(2015-7-4)
Final
(2015-7-4)
China  Qiu Jianliang DEC  
Italy  Antonio Campagna R3     China  Qiu Jianliang R3  
China  Guo Dongwang R3     Thailand  Jomthong Chuwattana DEC  
Thailand  Jomthong Chuwattana DEC       Thailand  Jomthong Chuwattana R4  
China  Yang Zhuo DEC       China  Yang Zhuo DEC  
Japan  Komiya Yukihiro R3     China  Yang Zhuo TKO  
China  Wang Pengfei DEC     China  Wang Pengfei R2  
United Kingdom  Charlie Peters R3       China  Yang Zhuo DEC
China  Xie Lei DEC       China  Qiu Jianliang R3
Australia  Hussein Al Mansour R3     China  Xie Lei R3  
China  Xu Jifu DEC     China  Xu Jifu DEC  
Russia  Khayal Dzhaniev R3       China  Qiu Jianliang [1] DEC  
China  Ji Xiang R3       Belarus  Andrei Kulebin R3  
Belarus  Andrei Kulebin DEC     Belarus  Andrei Kulebin DEC       
China  Tie Yinghua TKO     China  Tie Yinghua R3       
Japan  Nishikawa Kohei R1  

[1] Xu due to injury, Qiu substitute competition.

2015 WLF World 8 Man Tournament −67 kg bracket [5]

Quarter Finals
(2015-1-31)
Semi Finals Final
China  Tie Yinghua DEC  
United States  Shane Oblonsky R3     China  Tie Yinghua KO  
China  Zhang Dezheng R3     South Korea  Kim Dong Su R1  
South Korea  Kim Dong Su DEC       China  Tie Yinghua DEC
China  Yang Zhuo DEC       Russia  Khayal Dzhaniev R3
Republic of Ireland  Sandile Frans R3     China  Yang Zhuo R3
China  Ji Xiang R3     Russia  Khayal Dzhaniev DEC    
Russia  Khayal Dzhaniev DEC  

2014 WLF World 8 Man Tournament −70 kg bracket [6]

Quarter Finals
(2014-1-18)
Semi Finals Final
China  Sun Weichao DEC  
South Korea  K.MAX R3     China  Sun Weichao R3  
China  Dong Wenfei DEC     China  Dong Wenfei DEC  
Czech Republic  Michael Krcmar R3       China  Dong Wenfei R3
China  Zhang Dezheng DEC       Iran  Seyedisa Alamdarnezam DEC
Germany  Dima Weimer R3     China  Zhang Dezheng R1
Caribbean Netherlands  Albert Kraus R3     Iran  Seyedisa Alamdarnezam KO    
Iran  Seyedisa Alamdarnezam DEC  

2012 WLF World 8 Man Tournament −70 kg bracket [7]

Quarter Finals
(2012-12-31)
Semi Finals Final
China  Zhou Zhipeng DEC  
Mexico  Luis Bio R3     China  Zhou Zhipeng R3  
China  Dong Wenfei TKO     China  Dong Wenfei DEC  
Brazil  Gustavo Mendes R2       China  Dong Wenfei R2
China  Wang Weihao DEC       Caribbean Netherlands  Albert Kraus KO
South Africa  Vuyisile Colossa R3     China  Wang Weihao R1
China  Zheng Zhaoyu R3     Caribbean Netherlands  Albert Kraus TKO    
Caribbean Netherlands  Albert Kraus TKO  

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