Dec 29 2008
Cheick Kongo vs. Mostapha Al Turk breakdown
Cheick Kongo is looking to make his mark in the UFC, and after his performance against Al Turk, it is apparent he will be one of the next fighters in line to fight for the heavy weight belt.
Kongo has recently changed camps, and joined his friend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at his new camp in the UK, and it seems his training has paid off. His take down defense against Al Turk was very impressive, and will be needed if he hopes to face the current heavy weight champion Brock Lesnar. Also during the fight he showed a great display of ground and pound, and a relentless attack going for the finish. After this brutal defeat, there is no doubt that Kongo is looking to fight for the title.
Al Turk did not have much time to show his skills in the octagon. He was unable to take Kongo down, and that was the main factor in the fight. He was at a reach disadvantage, and most of the fight, he was just swinging for the fences with a wild overhand right. Hopefully now that he has fought in the octagon, he can settle down and show his true skills.
Overall, this fight was a complete domination by Kongo, and I look forward to seeing him fight for the belt in the future.
