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Everything you need to know for Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson
- Updated: September 16, 2016
The Lone Star State of Texas is the place to be this weekend for big time MMA as Viacom’s brand of combat sports is headed to Cedar Park for Bellator 161. The main event will pit Bellator’s heavyweight OG Cheick Kongo against the highly dangerous Tony Johnson. Bellator 161 can be seen this Friday, live on Spike TV at 9:00 P.M. EDT with the prelims streaming online.
Main Card: Spike TV at 9:00 P.M. EDT Cheick Kongo (24-10-2 MMA; 6-2 Bellator) vs. Tony Johnson (10-2 MMA; 3-0 Bellator): Heavyweight
Cheick Kongo is set for his ninth Bellator fight since his departure from the UFC back in 2013. Since debuting under the Viacom promotion, Kongo has added to his fierce striking abilities by displaying an improved willingness to grapple and grind on his opponents. Kongo believes that the only way his opponent Tony Johnson can win is if he puts him down.
Tony Johnson has been flawless thus far inside of the Bellator cage. Having already faced three world champions in his career, a win over a big name like Cheick Kongo could catapult Johnson into the mainstream spotlight. With a win, Johnson is eyeing a match with popular Bellator heavyweight Matt Mitrione.
Here is Bellator color commentator Jimmy Smith on what to watch in Cheick Kongo vs. Tony Johnson:
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