MMA Quick Quote: Abongo Humphrey has 'Grim' outlook for Brett Rogers on April 11

by Jesse Holland on Apr 3, 2009 12:36 PM EDT

"My experience on 'Iron Ring' was fascinating. I faced some pretty good opponents there ... I’m coming in at around 245 pounds. You can expect a lot of movement…I like to move and I like to mix it up. I definitely like to stand up and strike. I’m a new talent and I think I’m pretty multi-faceted. I’m kind of like Brett in that a lot of my fights haven’t gotten past my hands and my legs so they haven’t really had a chance to see my ground game. Hopefully this fight they’ll get a chance to see that. If not, then the fight will end with a punch or a kick."

--Ron Humphrey (5-0), former participant on the BET reality show 'Iron Ring,' anticipates his Strikeforce debut against the heavy-handed Brett Rogers (8-0) during yesterday's Showtime-Strikeforce conference call. The undefeated "Abongo" won two fights on the BET show while being coached by UFC veteran Shonie Carter and the Atlanta, Georgia resident looks to keep that momentum going against "The Grim" on April 11 in San Jose.

Tweet Comment 17 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

God Speed.

by Bill Maher on Apr 3, 2009 12:41 PM EDT reply actions

Good match up. I Humphrey in this one. I think his athleticism will be they key factor.

by getrawbc on Apr 3, 2009 12:43 PM EDT reply actions

Same here, good fight with hopefully some slugging!

by JonnyBoy on Apr 3, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Nope, he’s 5’11 to roger’s 6’3. end of story right there.

by NameNotRequired on Apr 3, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I almost forgot about that BET show. What a piece of crap that was.

by naturalshadow on Apr 4, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Dang he’s huge

by shitleTOT.com on Apr 3, 2009 12:46 PM EDT reply actions

Abongo ftw! he looks solid..

by RoB on Apr 3, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions

this mma wannabe is gunna get smoked ur all crazy

by JG on Apr 3, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions

I don’t know, I personally have never been overly impressed by Grim! He has been rocked by lesser fighters (granted he won the fight), but as far as impressive goes…meh!

by kevin on Apr 3, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions

i gotta agree with kevin here humphrey looks like he’s quick and can move, if that’s the case brett will get schooled

by randy murders on Apr 3, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions

how do all you guys know humphries? when have u seen him fight other then the tomato cans he faced on bet. Im not being condescending, Im curious because so many people saeem to know him….why dont I?

by john on Apr 3, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Humphrey has some talent, but would worry me is the postion of his hands when he strikes. In the fights I’ve seen, he keeps his hands kind of low, which coul be a problem against someone with Rogers’reach.

On the flips side, Rogers is a big man that tends to give up his height. Either way, I think it’s going to be entertaining fight.

by Chris on Apr 3, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions