Kong vs. Volkov Headlines Bellator 139
The big boys will take center stage at Bellator 139 on Friday, June 20th, at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas; as Cheick Kongo (22-10-2) squares off with former Bellator Heavyweight champ Alexander Volkov (24-5).
Kongo is 4-2 in Bellator coming off a unanimous decision loss to “King Mo” at Bellator 134. Kongo has 12 of his 16 stoppage wins by knock out.
Volkov is 5-1 in his last 6 coming off a split decision loss to Tony Martin, at Bellator 136. Volkov has 17 of 19 stoppage wins by knockout.
Bellator will be selling this fight as to knock out artist colliding, which is not incorrect, but a striking war shouldn’t be expected. Volkov’s most recent decision loss showcased the Russian be dominated in the clinch against the fence . A position that Kongo enjoys and excels in. Volkov will most likely be looking for the distance to get off his strikes, but to be effective at it he will need to work on his angles after striking instead of backing straight up to the fence.
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