Are there any MMA fighters who use Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwan Do in their styles?

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  1. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing

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    I haven't really watched regularly since the days when it was style against style, and I know that it has become a lot more standardized. Just wondering if anyone is still successful in this day and age using the background of traditional striking-based martial arts.

    Wasn't there a former Tibeten Monk or something like that that has some success?
     
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  2. Webbiano

    Webbiano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    MVP & Wonderboy spring to mind
     
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    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing

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    Thanks for the answer!
     
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  4. ForemanJab

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    Lyoto Machida trained Karate and sumo.
     
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