Another featured fight on the UFC 97 card is the fight in the heavyweight division between Cheick Kongo and Antoni Hardonk. Kongo was very impressive in his last fight were he stopped Mostapha Al Turk in the first round courtesy of a flurry of elbows and punches. Kongo also notched up a recent victory against fighting veteran Mirco Cro Cop by unanimous decision.

Antoni Hardonk didn’t lose a fight in 2007, so don’t be fooled in to thinking this will be a one sided contest. Hardonk managed back to back T.K.O victory’s over Eddie Sanchez and Mike Wessel in his last 2 bouts after a loss to Frank Mir at UFC 74. What is clear about these 2 fighters is that both are looking to pick up an impressive victory in order to work towards a title shot, which shouldn’t be to far in the future for the winner of this fight.

The early Cheick Kongo Vs. Antoni Hardonk moneylines are showing that Kongo is a massive favourite going in to this fight. BookMaker.Com have Kongo a -300 ($300 bet will win you $100) favourite and Hardonk a +240 ($100 bet will win you $240) underdog.

BetUs.Com also have Cheick Kongo Vs. Antoni Hardonk odds listed. Cheick Kongo is a -300 underdog whilst Antoni Hardonk is a +200 favourite going in to this fight.