Cheick Kongo vs Paul Buentello Fight Prediction – UFC on Versus 1
PAUL BUENTELLO vs. CHEICK KONGO
Fight Overview: Two huge punchers with suspect chins makes this fight an almost sure thing for Knockout of the Night, and a loss for Buentello could see him out of the UFC again.
Buentello's Strengths: Buentello has one strength, and that is punching power, but he has got a surplus of it.
Buentello's Weaknesses: He is not very fast, does not have great technique, has a questionable chin, and is usually in pretty terrible shape. He also lacks anything remotely resembling a ground game.
Kongo's Strengths: Kongo has great striking, vicious ground and pound, and is in good shape, especially for a heavyweight.
Kongo's Weaknessess: Like Buentello, Kongo's chin is suspect.
The Verdict: Both men are almost guaranteed to keep this fight standing, and Kongo has faster hands, better technique, and way better cardio. Buentello has a chance against anyone in the world with his punching power, but this is going to be a kickboxing match and Kongo is easily the more skilled kickboxer, so the safe money is on an early knockout.
Fight Prediction: Cheick Kongo by first round T/KO.