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12-15-2007, 07:41 AM
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|  Cheick Kongo Interview
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Irish Whip Fighting recently spoke by email with UFC heavyweight contender Cheick Kongo. Kongo commented on everything including Mirko Cro Cop, the steroid controversy, and training with current UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson. (Originally conducted for MMAMadness.com)
Irish Whip Fighting: What do you think about Randy Couture leaving the UFC?
Cheick Kongo: I have no idea. He’s a big man in the sport and we must respect his decision. I’m furious though because I can’t get a fight against him. He’s still a real man with a big heart.
IWF: How do you think that you would've matched up against him?
Kongo: It would’ve been a great and tough fight between two men in the Octagon.
IWF: You're 4-1 in the UFC. What do you attribute this success to?
Kongo: The success comes from all of my training partners: French Team, Bonnel Remy in Miami, The Rampage Camp, Juanito [Ibarra], Quinton Jackson, my family, and many more supporters.
IWF: Your one loss was a split decision to Carmelo Marrero. Did you think you won the fight and would you ever accept a rematch?
Kongo: Yes, I did win this fight and I don’t care now. I made this in really bad and unhealthy conditions. I don’t know if we will make the rematch, but he’s got no chance if he agrees.
IWF: People have said that your ground game needs work. How are you working to improve it?
Kongo: I got nothing to prove. All those who know me know I’m a great wrestler. I’m not BJJ but I’m great.
IWF: Do you think that the people who criticize you like this are justified?
Kongo: Nobody knows me like my training partners and my coach, so shut up! Hahaha!
IWF: What did beating Cro Cop do for your confidence as a fighter?
Kongo: I’m a fighter with a tougher mind and more quality of fighting. I’m not just a bag for people to strike.
IWF: Why do you think that PRIDE fighters are having such a tough time transitioning into the UFC? Is it the ring/cage factor, superior talent, or something else altogether?
Kongo: The truth is elsewhere.
IWF: Can you confirm the rumored fight between you and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira?
Kongo: I will confirm this when I got the contract signed…lol…be patient.
IWF: Where do you rank yourself among the heavyweights?
Kongo: Sincerely, I don’t know and I don’t care. I just want to take the UFC belt.
IWF: What's it like training with Rampage and Bisping?
Kongo: AWESOME!!! Nothing more…maybe amusing.
IWF: Did you see the Bisping-Hamill fight? What did you think of the scoring?
Kongo: You got the score. I have nothing more to say.
IWF: More and more fighters are getting caught with steroids lately. Why do fighters take them if they know they'll probably get caught?
Kongo: These kinds of fighters aren’t the real fighters or real men. This kind of product hurts their body and many fighters think that they can be better than their opponents [if they use steroids]. Bullshit…no guts, no glory.
IWF: Can you give us your opinion on the following fights and comment on each? Fedor vs. Couture?
Kongo: This would be an AWESOME fight, Couture is the winner.
IWF: Wanderlei vs. Chuck?
Kongo: STRIKING FORCE. Chuck is the winner.
IWF: Well thanks for taking the time to do this -- we really appreciate it.
Kongo: Thank you too.
| http://www.irishwhipfighting.com/200...interview.html | 
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12-15-2007, 08:26 AM
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Damn good interview. I wonder who his next opponent will really be with Nog/Timmaaaah all but a done deal. I wouldn't mind seeing him vs Gonzoga, or Mir, or well pretty much anyone in the HW division that ranks in the UFC's top 10 (not world top 10, just UFC's top 10)
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12-15-2007, 12:50 PM
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Perhaps they should of asked him how many times he plans on hitting his next opponent in the nuts. Whoever he fights, I hope that he gets his french ass handed to him.
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12-15-2007, 01:12 PM
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^^^ Hahahaha
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12-15-2007, 01:13 PM
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The interview is at least 1 month old.
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12-15-2007, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolf9471 Perhaps they should of asked him how many times he plans on hitting his next opponent in the nuts. Whoever he fights, I hope that he gets his french ass handed to him. |
The French are notorious for kicking in the nuts... they are taught that from a young age. I have a friend that was stationed in France years ago, and said that was your biggest worry with the French... they love to kick in the nuts, then run... or run all together....
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(note to self)
buy a cup and wear it before going to France.
My nuts could take a pretty good shot, grew up playing soccer 
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I dont think you can give Couture the win over Emelianenko AND give Liddell the win over Silva. Sorry Cheick. I think you are going to have to choose differently. It just feels too wrong.
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Originally Posted by Kansas I dont think you can give Couture the win over Emelianenko AND give Liddell the win over Silva. Sorry Cheick. I think you are going to have to choose differently. It just feels too wrong. | Kongo is a UFC nuthugger.
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12-16-2007, 10:26 AM
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kongo is a beast. i hope he fights sylvia. but nog would be sweet too, or even aa
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