Cheick Kongo vs Paul Buentello booked for UFC on Versus 1
by Jesse Holland on Jan 18, 2010 2:44 PM EST
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A battle of heavyweight strikers has been assembled for the upcoming UFC debut on the Versus network as Cheick Kongo (14-6-1) faces Paul Buentello (27-11) at the The Odeum Colorado in Broomfield on Sunday, March 21.
The UFC confirmed the heavyweight tilt earlier today.
Kongo is undoubtedly hoping to erase the memories of his last performance after Frank Mir submitted him in the first round of their UFC 107 bout. It wasn't the submission that doesn't sit well with the Parisian -- it's the fact that Mir sent him ass over tin cups with a thundering left hand to set up the tap.
It was the second straight loss for the heavy-handed striker, who was positively mauled for three rounds by blue chip prospect Cain Velasquez at UFC 99 last May. It's not unreasonable to think that dropping three straight could bring an end to Kongo's once-promising UFC career.
Yet for Buentello it may only take two.
"The Headhunter" was picked from the rubble that was Affliction MMA after "The Tee-Shirt Guys" imploded under the weight of their own spending (among other things). Following a respectable 3-1 UFC tenure in 2005-06, Buentello returned to the Octagon at "Penn vs. Sanchez" on Dec. 12, dropping a close majority decision to Stefan Struve.
Apparently "Hightower" didn't fear the consequences -- though Buentello might if he's unable to get past Kongo this March. The UFC brass are notoriously unforgiving for 0-2 starts and it bears repeating they already chose not to hold on to him once before.
UFC on Versus 1 is set to feature a fantastic main event between dynamic light heavyweight strikers Brandon "The Truth" Vera and Jon "Bones" Jones. Anthony "Rumble" Johnson, John "Doomsday" Howard, Spencer "The King" Fisher and others are also expected to be in action on what is shaping up to be a great card for the promotion's debut on the cable network.
To check out the latest fight card and rumors for UFC on Versus 1: "Vera vs. Jones" click here.
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cards lookin real good...as is the month of march in the UFC
"He is gonna find out who Ken Shamrock is, was, and is now!"
-Ken Shamrock
they are gonna use up every good card..
and make june’s card in vancouver suck the worst ever..i’m so burned!!
no your not...they're just rumours...except Chuck and Tito I guess
"He is gonna find out who Ken Shamrock is, was, and is now!"
-Ken Shamrock
Since the season Finale is happening a week after the Vancouver card, I am hoping the Chuck/Tito fight will be going down at 116 instead. The coaches’ fight is always slated for after the Finale.
Oh, and Buentello is crap. Kongo is getting a gift-wrapped win here in an attempt to justify his continued main card status. He looks like a badass, and this helps sell PPVs to casual cunts.
"Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once."
Julius Caesar (II, ii, 32-37)
by Jeremyjackson on Jan 18, 2010 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
Amos...VS comes in many forms..in Canada without VS we get in on another channel...you should look into it or do you just have cable?
"He is gonna find out who Ken Shamrock is, was, and is now!"
-Ken Shamrock
alpha is on holiday
and by march everyone will have VS. its already been announced that unless you have a black and white TV with rabbit ears, all providers will have vs by march!
I’m headed to England for the the next 6 months or so….anyone know if/how it comes in over there?
I have digital (Canada). Where do Vs. things usually show up for us?
No....
didn’t Strikeforce or Elite XC used to have fights on Vs.? They weren’t on the Score…
They were but delayed...things have changed as I just watched WEC live on either the score or tsn2...my memory seems to be the problem...
see kev’s post above…apparently we will all have it by March
"He is gonna find out who Ken Shamrock is, was, and is now!"
-Ken Shamrock
Yeah I saw that...
but unfortunately, I won’t be in canada around that time (typical). But also, WEC and the Score signed a deal late in 09, so all their shows will be on it now. I guess I’ll just to wait and see. Hope to see it somehow as this card is gettin good.
Sportsnet will be the provider
Guys, I’ve been involved on a seperate thread on the Sportsnet forum, they answered saying they will be the provider for us Canucks (although the caveate is that not all of the 4 Sportsnets may not all show it live). This last point is hopefully not an issue for most as anybody with more then a basic package should have all 4 SNets channels. This is a truly awesome card, better then a lot of the PPV’s that have been given to us by the UFC recently.
I have a feeling this will be the last time Bones Jones will be on a free card. He is going to be a headliner of PPV’s for sure.
by beatlejuice95 on Jan 19, 2010 9:40 AM EST up reply actions
You can view UFC on ESPN in the UK. It’s done via subscription rather than ppv.
by can't spell anarchy on Jan 18, 2010 6:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
GOOD STAND UP FIGHT
I got my money on KONGO. i thought the woud have let kimbo fight Paul & kongo fight Matt i think those would have been better fights but i still wanna see both
This card is looking wicked one fight they don't mention here is JDS & GG!!
"He broke tim sylvia’s arm…...So what?" – Brock Lesnar
This card is looking pretty dam gud!
Paul vs. struve was a gud fight! Protect yur nuts paul! Kongos knees to the groin are legendary!
lets see if Buentello shows up in shape this time
Confucius says:
"Baseball is wrong: man with four balls cannot walk."
He's always in shape
Round is a shape!
by MMACHAMP on Jan 18, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
kongo with the W
Kongos a better standup fighter then Sturve and he was tagging Buentello. If kongo can land those kinda shots i think its going to be a long night for Paul. i think paul tries to take this fight to the ground where he’ll think he’s better then kongo.
i believe kongo comes out on a mission in this fight and ends it quickly. pauls stint in the ufc is over in my books after this fight. woulda been nice to see him pick up another win in the octagon but doesnt look like thats happening.
pwilson
Buentello is a very good fighter
I think this fight is gunna be a quick fight as both really need to redeem themselves. The struve lost hurts Buentello alot as it was his return fight and Kongo was absolutely embarassed by Mir at UFC 107. I want Buentello as hes a fun fighter to watch and Kongo is just so underwhelming knowing all the physical tools but, can’t make em click when he needs a win most. I am taking Buentello by TKO as Kongo has no fucking chin
I would like to see the winner of this face Yvel
"He broke tim sylvia’s arm…...So what?" – Brock Lesnar
Me too....
I’d image (and hope) Kongo/Yvel II would be a lot less sloppy…though their ground games are still quite sub-par.
KONGO HAS NO CHIN???
ONLY 2 PEOPLE DROPED HIM INTHE UFC AN NEITHER ONE WAS A K.O. I THINK HE HAS A PRETTY GOOD CHIN. HE JUZ NEED TO COVER IT MORE. LOL
AND
DIDNT HE HAVE MORE FIGHTS THAN ANYOTHER HW LAST YEAR? THEY WUZNT ALL WINS BUT GIVE HIM SOME CREDIT FOR EFFORT. ARE YALL ON THE NEXT UFC CARD DIDNT THINK SO. SO STFU AN ENJOY THE FIGHTS!!!!!!!
WHAT ARE YOU SHOUTING FOR?
And I’m not a professional footballer, does that mean that I’m not allowed to discuss Premier League matches, teams or players that I like or dislike? Didn’t think so. We’re here to debate, so telling everyone to STFU for having a negative opinion on someone or something isn’t going to make many friends here.
"Wanderlei is focused and well trained...he will easily win this fight, by a large margin and with much better technique."
Anderson Silva on why Wand is going to smash Bisping. Get ready to lose your dignity frosnt.
hahaha
1st off i have friends i dont want any of yall as a friend an like u said i wuz jus speaking my mind. THANK YOU
by BigDickChainey on Jan 20, 2010 10:59 AM EST reply actions
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