UFC 116: Roy Nelson vs Cheick Kongo planned for July 3
by Jesse Holland on Apr 25, 2010 4:09 AM EDT
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Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Season 10 Champion Roy Nelson (15-4) will continue his climb up the ranks of the UFC heavyweight division against yet another hard-hitting striker when he tangles with Cheick Kongo at UFC 116 on July 3 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"Big Country" confirmed an earlier report by Fighter's Only through his official Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Nelson endeared himself to casual MMA fans (not really) by pounding out Kimbo Slice during the Spike TV reality show. After airmailing Brendan Schaub back to Denver at last December's TUF 10 Finale, the portly powerhouse put Stefan Struve on queer street at UFC Fight Night 21 just last month.
He continually talks about moving on to bigger and better things -- and Kongo certainly fits that bill.
The hulking Parisian suffered a disappointing submission defeat to Frank Mir at UFC 107 back on Dec. 12. The loss was his second straight and all but knocked him out of the running for a future division title shot.
Unfazed, Kongo went back to doing what he does best -- beating people up. His first victim was Paul "The Headhunter" Buentello, who was mugged for the better part of two rounds, eventually succumbing to strikes early in the third frame.
Kongo appears to be back on track -- but will Nelson abandon his newfound striking attack to exploit Kongo's submission defense?
Should be an interesting match-up.
UFC 116 is set to be headlined by returning heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, as he tries to quell the uprising of undefeated division contender Shane Carwin. Yoshihiro Akiyama and Wanderlei Silva will also square off in a battle of sexy vs. psycho.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for future updates on this still-developing fight card.
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yep, good matchup for him.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Apr 25, 2010 4:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
Said this on another thread Roy wins this one. The two of them have good stand up BUT! Roy is just that much better on the ground. Am picking Roy all day long.
Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.
by Jamie The Peach Hunter on Apr 25, 2010 4:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
The most chiseled man vs the most rippled man… Ripples wins this one. I might just start calling him Ripples haha.
by Edgecrusher71 on Apr 25, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I think its nailed on
Fat Nelson wins this by sitting on top of Kongo and suffocating him.
by Apocacryptic on Apr 25, 2010 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Kongo sux he's to one dimensional, roys got this easy.
And to give Kongo a 6 fight contract after beating up buentello is ridiculous.
by Ponch-Hoe on Apr 25, 2010 4:48 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
He is a fan favorite, nothing ridiculous about it,
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
Ano
To be fair tho do u think the ufc cut his purse a bit. Cause if i remember right he made more money than JDS Vera Jones and everyone else on the vs card when alot of them are high up in the foodchain.
Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.
by Jamie The Peach Hunter on Apr 25, 2010 4:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Possible, but not necessarily.
Kongo is a casual fan favorite and has always been a draw.
Also, he won 6/9 in the UFC with the losses being a split decision to Herring and the other 2 Mir and Cain. No shame in that. Kongo is still better than most HW.
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
Agreed
But you know as well as me he is a gate keeper at best. Like Ponch says he is a one dimensional fighter. Who dosnt always play to his strengths which can be annoying. I mean his last fight with Paul he was winning the fight standing and decides he wants to take him down. I know u get points for the take down and all but he was doing just fine up keeping the fight on the feet. Not to mention the amount of energy he used just to get the take down. I guess what am trying to say is give him up and comer but dont throw him in with the big boy who are well rounded cause it just is a waste of a fight imo.
Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.
by Jamie The Peach Hunter on Apr 25, 2010 5:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Roy Nelson is not getting JDS...
…because Dana can’t risk Big Country smashing their future golden boy. I am not saying it would happen, but they cant risk it cause Roy can beat anyone on the right night.
So there is no one left for Nelson to fight at close to top level who is coming of a win. It’s really simple and Kongo is a good choice. Also I think it’s a great fight too and after Nelson walks through the “gate” as you so well pointed out, he will be ready for the big guns. But never count Kongo out…
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
Kongo has 4 losses
In the UFC. Didn’t he lose to some guy who’s at LHW now. Carmello or something was his name. It was a decision loss. Think he was out wrestled for the whole thing.
My dream match-up to see
BJ Penn vs Nick Diaz!!!!! Would only be unreal
JDS needs to fight someone in the future and winner of this fight is most likely
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
I doubt it. Timelines are off.
That would mean he won’t fight till 2-3 months from July. That’s a really long layoff.
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
I don't know about that
Cain will be doing the exact same thing, he’s waiting for the winner of Brock and Carwin the same night as Nelson and Kongo. Who else is left for JDS to fight worth any merit as a top contender?
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
Good question, there is really no one left
I don’t like it though, keeping people on ice for a long time like that. Those guys want to fight. JDS vs Cain should be happening, Dana is a fucking bitch.
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
Yep
His losses were to good fighters and he brings in viewers and that is how you get payed in the UFC. We all know this and we all know that the UFC is a business first.
by Edgecrusher71 on Apr 26, 2010 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions
kongo is one dimensional
and looked unimpressive against buentello.
by LeeroyJenkin$ on Apr 26, 2010 1:42 AM EDT up reply actions
The contrast between physiques is gonna be hilarious...
especially when Nelson gets his hand raised (any body feel like swindling some casual fans out of a few bucks? haha)
I don't like Big Country he is to arrogant...
Hope Congo knocks his head off…
"You're sweet. I'm going to make sure you kiss me good with those big lips. I'm gonna make you my girlfriend." Mike Tyson
by montanafrombama on Apr 25, 2010 8:58 AM EDT reply actions
It could happen...
…but don’t hold your breath.
Big Country is a god among men
He can easily submit or KO Kongo whenever he wants, ez fight for him.
by Lester The Pimp on Apr 25, 2010 11:33 AM EDT reply actions
Kongo uses his reach and knees it could be over in 30 seconds. Struve hurt Nelson with 1 knee go and watch again and see for yourself. But time and time again Nelson wins when i don’t think he will.
I was a fool to think Bisping had any chance against the Axe Murderer, and even more foolish to bet agaisnt the great Puck Head.
This will a close one to call.
I agree odds should be on Roy but thats only because Kongo is a up and down fighter, if Roy faces a UP Kongo this fight will be close and Kongo has the tools to compete and beat Roy.
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson
dunno why everybody thinks nelson is a ko artist now...
true, he knocked struve and schaub clean out…but lets not forget how kimbo was lighting his ass up before he took him down…I like roy, dont get me wrong….but If he finishes kingo i feel its definately gonna be on the ground
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
im starting to like Big County more an more
I think he wins this one then he will get the big fights. But i still think he would be great at 205 if he could just fix the diet abit.
Open up the Shit Gates and where the Hell was Marv?
Big country wins this....
Kongo has a terrible ground game and hasn’t been the same since his embarrassing loss to Mir.
hasnt he only had one fight since then and he won it? i could be wrong
Open up the Shit Gates and where the Hell was Marv?
you're right
but his win wasn’t impressive. buentello had just lost to struve, and kongo took him to round 3.
roy just KTFO of struve in like…. a minute.
Kongo just didn’t look “beastly” as usual against paul.
by LeeroyJenkin$ on Apr 26, 2010 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Great matchup for Roy.
He’s got a chance of knocking him out on the feet. If it hits the ground, Kongo has no chance. If he gets past Kongo, his next fight might be against someone like Mir or Gonazaga.
Good next match for Roy
This guy impresses me every time out. Classic don’t judge a book by it’s cover. I smell crucifix, belly smother GNP win for Roy in this one.
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