Kongo vs. Velasquez [Confirmed]
by Zak Woods on May 20, 2009 9:54 AM EDT
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Cheick Kongo thinks he will be the one to take on Cain Velasquez at UFC 99 now that Heath Herring has pulled out of the fight.
Kongo posted a facebook message today and MMA Junkie is running with it so we are too.
Cheick Kongo (14-4-1) recently defeated Antoni Hardonk at UFC 97. In the aftermath of his victory many discussed the possibility of Kongo becoming a legitimate heavyweight contender. If Kongo can defeat Cain Velasquez then he may indeed be the next number one contender.
Cain Velasquez is a former Arizona State wrestler. With his pedigree, and Kongo's poor history with wrestlers, Velasquez will be the early favorite in the fight.
[Update: Thomas Gerbasi of UFC.com confirmed it.]
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