Cheick Kongo: "End Of The Reign Of The Big Mouth, Frank Mir"

Both Cheick Kongo and Frank Mir have alot riding on this fight, both in need of a dominant performance to propel them right back into the title picture.

Kongo, filling in for Heath Herring is coming off a tough loss to high-riding heavyweight Cain Velasquez at UFC 99. Now Kongo has another chance to topple a big heavyweight contender in former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Frank Mir.

Kongo has more time to prepare for this bout with Mir, as with the Velasquez bout he had three weeks prior to the event.

Obviously this is no excuse for him losing, but it does play a factor. Hopefully Kongo will be using the time he has remaining to train and work diligently on his ground game, as Kongo's strength, reach and striking abilities will be far superior to that of Mir's.

Kongo spoke about his loss to Cain Velasquez and his views on Frank Mir.

[Kongo] "Between 2 or 3 weeks of training just to prepare for the fight, wasn't enough. I was weak and busy so... But whatever it's alright, its the past, I have to turn the page."

[Kongo then procceeded to talk about Frank Mir] "The end of the reign of the big mouth... Frank Mir that's it. He talks too much too much, too much. He's not a pretty person, just talking good, to have the right word" [I'm sure Kongo was implying, He's not a nice person, he just talk's good, and knows what to say]

"I am going to teach him the way, to be positive and respectful. I train very hard for this victory, it's not a game. It's not personal it's just business, for me, UFC thats big business."

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