Cheick Kongo is ready for Matt Mitrione Standing, on the Ground or in the Air

Heavyweight veteran Cheick Kongo, who will face Matt Mitrione in the UFC 137 headlining bout, discusses his opponent, as well as as his gameplan for the bout. Kongo insists that he has no preference regarding where the fight is contested, explaining that he's ready for Mitrione standing, on the ground, or even in the air. Photo: Scott Hirano

Cheick Kongo

"(Matt Mitrione) is good. He's pretty good, but he needs to improve his skills and his rank. ... Honestly, I don't care (if it remains standing). If he wants to go on the ground, I'm ready for that. Stand-up, I'm ready too. In the air - yes because, I believe I can fly."

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