Cain Velasquez vs. Cheick Kongo
Completed
MMA Bout
June 13, 2009
Jun 13, 2009
W
Velasquez defeats Kongo
L
Decision, Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
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5-0-0
Climbed to 6-0 |
Pro
Record |
14-4-1
Fell to 14-5-1 |
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| Climbed to 6-0 | Record After Fight | Fell to 14-5-1 | ||
|
-190
(Slight Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+161
(Slight Underdog) |
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Nation
|
|
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|
San Jose
California |
Fights out of
|
Widnes
England |
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|
26
+10 mos, 2 wks, 2 days |
Age at Fight |
34
+3 wks, 6 days |
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|
239.0 lbs
(108.4 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
230.0 lbs
(104.3 kgs) |
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6'1"
(186cm) |
Height |
6'4"
(194cm) |
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|
77.0"
(196cm) |
Reach |
84.0"
(213cm) |
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| Don Omar - Reggaeton Latino | Walkout Music | The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Purple Haze | ||
| American Kickboxing Academy | Gym | Quoniam Gym |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 99: The Comeback
- Date: Saturday 06.13.2009
- Referee: Dan Miragliotta
- Venue: Lanxess Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Cologne, Germany
- Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 11 of 12)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
- TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Velasquez Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Kongo Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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Videos & Highlights
Training | Cheick Kongo UFC 99 Open Workout video
Watch Cheick Kongo hit the mits ahead of his UFC 99 fight with Cain Velasquez.
Event Discussion
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