Cheick Kongo vs. Paul Buentello

Main Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Kongo defeats Buentello
L
Submission, Elbows to the Body 1:16 Round 3 of 3, 11:16 Total
"The Darkness"
vs.
Submission 1:16 R3
◀︎
▶︎
"The Headhunter"

Fighter Comparison

14-6-1

Climbed to 15-6-1
Pro
Record
27-11-0

Fell to 27-12
-461
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+308
(Moderate Underdog)

France
Nation

United States
Widnes
England
Fights out of
Denver
Colorado
34
+10 mos, 4 days
Age at Fight 36
+2 mos, 5 days
237.0 lbs
(107.5 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
246.0 lbs
(111.6 kgs)
6'4"
(194cm)
Height
6'2"
(188cm)
84.0"
(213cm)
Reach
76.0"
(193cm)
Quoniam Gym Gym Bastos BJJ Midland

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC on Versus 1

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs Jones
  • Date: Sunday 03.21.2010
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: The Odeum Colorado
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Broomfield, Colorado, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 11)
  • 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
  • Kongo Disclosed Pay: $110,000
  • Buentello Disclosed Pay: $40,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Promo Video  |  UFC on Versus Spike TV Countdown Special for Kongo vs. Buentello

    Watch the Spike TV Countdown special for the UFC on Versus fight between Cheick Kongo and Paul Buentello.

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