That was a wrestler 5 fights into his MMA career still relatively green in the striking department. If you watch the fight, you'll see it only takes him a split second to recover and take Kongo down. Don't know of any HW who hasn't been a little rocked at some point. Cain has higher standards, it seems.
Cheick Kongo Kickboxing accomplishments:
- 2005 World Champion Federation King of the Rings
- 2005 King of Colosseum tournament champion
- 2005 Rings World champion
- 2004 King of the Ring Heavyweight champion
- 2004 Muay Thai World champion
- 2003 Intercontinental Muay Thai champion
- 2002 Rings European champion
- 2001 Rings European Vice champion
- European Savate champion