Chieck Kongo feels he is “Owed” a shot at Brock Lesnar, but remains focused on Frank Mir at UFC 107

Published on: 13th September, 2009

Chieck Kongo feels he is "Owed" a shot at Brock Lesnar, but remains focused on Frank Mir at UFC 107  | read this item

Cheick Kongo was only one win away from a title shot against Brock Lesnar, but the man who stood in his way was up and coming Heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez at UFC 99. Things did not turn out well for Kongo who was taken down at will and pounded in the head over 250 times in a unanimous decision loss.  Now Kongo will once again look to get into title contention with a win at UFC 107 against former champion Frank Mir.

Cheick Kongo tells CageReport.net that he is focused on Mir at UFC 107, but feels he is “owed” a shot at Brock Lesnar after taking the fight against Velasquez on short notice.

“I was meant to fight him (Lesnar) last year but they changed his opponent, hopefully after I beat Frank, Brock will man up and give me that match he still owes me.”

“You know I did a favor for the UFC – it was dangerous taking the fight on short notice like that, and it showed because I was unable to bring my wrestling up to the level needed. I did this fight for the UFC, now I feel that they owe me a chance at Lesnar. I know I can beat him but right now I am focusing on Frank Mir.”

As we all know a title shot in the UFC is never given or owed, it has to be earned. Kongo may not get an immediate title shot with a win over Frank Mir, but it would be a good start.

How many wins do you think Kongo would need before he gets a future shot at the title?

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