Frank Mir vs. Cheick Kongo?
by Zak Woods on Jul 24, 2009 10:00 AM EDT
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I guess this is rumor week.
Sportsnet.ca is reporting that Frank Mir and Cheick Kongo could meet at UFC 107.
A source close to Kongo informed Sportsnet that the French striker is tentatively scheduled to face Frank Mir at UFC 107 in Memphis, TN.
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Mir's camp has stated they have yet to hear of this fight request, but have stated they are definitely interested in fighting Kongo.
Frank Mir (12-4) recently lost to Brock Lesnar at UFC 100 in a heavyweight unification bout. Mir had previously won the interim title after defeating Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 92.
Cheick Kongo (14-5-1) is also coming off a loss to Cain Velasquez at UFC 99. Prior to UFC 99 Kongo was riding a three fight win streak and many were considering him a challenger for the heavyweight title.
UFC 107 is scheduled for December 12th in Memphis, Tennessee. The rumored main event is a light heavyweight bout between TUF 10 coaches, Quinton Jackson and Rashad Evans.
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Mir sucks
I think Mir’ll be in trouble against Kongo. Kongo has the reach advantage, and Mir is slow moving. If Kongo can avoid grappling/takedowns it should be fine. But that’s a big if. Kongo tends to win 3 fights in a row, get somewhat close to a title shot, and then lose. Considering he just lost to Velasquez, he should win his next one… and I think Mir’s on the way out. That win against Nogueira was a joke, I’ve never seen Nog so pathetic and old looking.
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