Paul Buentello +325 talks Cheick Kongo -500: We’re looking at which Cheick Kongo’s gonna come...

Paul Buentello +325 talks Cheick Kongo -500:

We’re looking at which Cheick Kongo’s gonna come out," said Buentello. "Is it the one who fought Heath Herring and Cain Velasquez, or the one who comes out aggressively and wants to stand and strike? We have to be ready for both levels of Cheick, but I’ve been in this game for a long time, and whenever I put my hands on somebody, the striker turns into a grappler. We’re hoping that Cheick Kongo wants to stand and bang. That’s the bread and butter, let’s show the world that these two heavyweights can let their hands go. But we’re kinda predicting that he’s gonna come out and go for the takedown."

-- full interview at ufc.com
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I really think Buentello will win this fight. Might have to put a little cash on him.

Be a man, not a child-Phil Anselmo

by ANance on Mar 18, 2010 9:20 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

That line is awfully attractive

Especially considering that 1) Paul Buentello has the power to knock anyone out and 2) Kongo will give hum opportunities.

I still think Kongo’s youth/size/explosiveness gives him the edge, but at that price I might be tempted to put a little dough on Buentello.

Tatum: I think he's a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I'm definitely gonna make orphans of his children.

by Dave Strummer on Mar 18, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions

you have a good point

by whardiek on Mar 18, 2010 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Buentello already has enough dough on him.

by TLow on Mar 18, 2010 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

You make good points. The only thing holding me back from betting big cash is the memory of A.A. dropping Buentello with a kiss on the chin.

Be a man, not a child-Phil Anselmo

by ANance on Mar 18, 2010 12:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

The AA KO doesn’t worry me as much as the brutal raping he took at the hands of Alistair Overeem. Kongo is similar to Overeem in a lot of ways and could brutalize him in the clinch just like the Dutchman did.

by Steve4192 on Mar 18, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

buentello is crazy, Kongo always wants to stand and fight, it wasn’t his choice to get taken down repeatedly.

by kanodogg on Mar 18, 2010 9:38 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

See the CroCop fight....

I told you not to f*ck with me.

by Romoesbueno on Mar 18, 2010 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions

didnt he also take down heath herring?

I'm old school hating Lesnar, I've been hating Lesnar since '08

by MicahW on Mar 18, 2010 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions

He often goes for a TD. He did it with Hardonk, Herring, Morrero, Al Turk, Velasquez for god’s sake…

by dancingChicken on Mar 18, 2010 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions

really? mam I don’t remember any of that, I know when he drops someone he will go down and follow up with GNP, but I don’t remember him going for any takedowns

by kanodogg on Mar 18, 2010 9:57 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Yeah he goes for a takedown from times to times. Considering his GnP that’s not really a bad idea.

"You hit too hard, too hard, too hard..."

by spectaa on Mar 18, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Walking the line between intelligence and ignorance since 1985
@deowade

by Damon O. on Mar 18, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions

“whenever I put my hands on somebody”

I’ve never understood the phrase “put my/your hands on x”.

by Smuckers on Mar 18, 2010 9:39 AM EDT reply actions

Basically it references the fact that his hands will touch his opponent.

AKA his hands will be on his opponent.

by truck on Mar 18, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions

If it’s the kongo from the velasquez fight buentello is fucked too. If velasquez didn’t have his wrestling (and cardio), he would have been in a world of trouble, and that’s where buentello is.

"You hit too hard, too hard, too hard..."

by spectaa on Mar 18, 2010 10:15 AM EDT reply actions

I got Kongo

Paul Buentello always comes to fight. I really think Kongo has more tools to work with, so I see Kongo picking Paul apart on the feet, then taking Paul down and pounding out a W. This should be a great fight to watch.

by whardiek on Mar 18, 2010 11:09 AM EDT reply actions