Cheick Kongo vs. Assuério Silva

Main Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Apr 21, 2007
W
Kongo defeats Silva
L
Decision, Majority 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
"The Darkness"
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Majority
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Fighter Comparison

9-3-1

Climbed to 10-3-1
Pro
Record
13-5-0

Fell to 13-6
+195
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-245
(Moderate Favorite)

France
Nation

Brazil
Widnes
England
Fights out of
Curitiba
Parana
31
+11 mos, 4 days
Age at Fight 32
+10 mos, 3 days
229.0 lbs
(103.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
241.0 lbs
(109.3 kgs)
6'4"
(194cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
84.0"
(213cm)
Reach
N/A
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Quoniam Gym Gym N/A

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 70

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 70: Nations Collide
  • Date: Saturday 04.21.2007
  • Referee: Mario Yamasaki
  • Venue: Manchester Evening News Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 6 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • Kongo Disclosed Pay: $40,000
  • Silva Disclosed Pay: $8,000
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