sticky22

I would like to see it, both have good standup. Arlovski is better on the ground. Kongo is probably the better striker at this point of his career. I mean lately, Arlovski hasn't been the same as he used to be when he knocked out Eilers, Buentello, and TKO'd Cabbage but he still deserves a chance. If he grows out the hair and wears the fangs, he is un stoppable. Not that it will happen though. Arlovski has to beat a Crocop or a Sylvia or a Gonzaga before he can fight Kongo. Kongo shouldn't get a title shot and neither should Arlovski but the winner (if this ever happens) will be the #2 contender.

way26

I'm not so sure I would even give the standup advantage to Kongo. Kongo is bigger and stronger, but in my opinion, Arlovski has probably the most dynamic boxing/kickboxing in the heavyweight division. He is way faster than Kongo with probably close to or equal KO power. If AA can stay out of the clinch and not get knee'd to death I would anticipate an Arlovski KO.

The thing that some people question in the standup department would be AA's chin, which despite many people's opinions, I don't think is an issue. He went down to Sylvia in the second fight to a throat shot, and absorbed multiple shots in the third fight well. If Arlovski comes out aggressive he can beat anyone.

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MATT E

Yeah theres a lot more to this fight then people would really think. Like way26 said, if Arlovski is able to utilzing his kick boxing and keep out of the clinch it would pose problems for Kongo. He would have to come out with that fire in his eyes which he used to have. The reason why Kongo beat Crocop is because Crocop doesn't bob and weave like Arlovski and he stands in one place. Kongo's a great striker but it kind of like his punches either connect or they don't, he only has that 1 2 and thas about it. So if Arlovksi of the old came with a good game plan then he could definently take this.

bjpenn

i got kongo winnning the fight, he destroyed cro cop and cro cop was supposed to be the most devistating striker in the world so AA should be a walk in the park. i havnt been as impressed with arlovski since his loss to big tim.

daywealldie

no doubt arlovski used to be explosive and technical but that aa hasnt showed up for years almost. if anything i think aa's sambo background would give him an edge over kongo but i got the favorite being kongo. i see a decision