Cheick Kongo vs. Dan Evensen

Preliminary Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Aug 9, 2008
W
Kongo defeats Evensen
L
KO/TKO, Punches 4:55 Round 1 of 3
"The Darkness"
vs.
KO/TKO 4:55 R1
◀︎
▶︎
"The Viking"

Fighter Comparison

11-4-1

Climbed to 12-4-1
Pro
Record
10-2-0

Fell to 10-3
-513
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+363
(Moderate Underdog)

France
Nation

Norway
Widnes
England
Fights out of

NO
33
+2 mos, 3 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 34
+2 mos, 1 week, 1 day
235.0 lbs
(106.6 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
244.0 lbs
(110.7 kgs)
6'4"
(194cm)
Height
6'3"
(191cm)
84.0"
(213cm)
Reach
N/A
-
Quoniam Gym Gym N/A

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 87

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 87: Seek and Destroy
  • Date: Saturday 08.09.2008
  • Referee: Yves Lavigne
  • Venue: Target Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
  • Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 4 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Dark Bout, Shown on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Kongo Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Evensen Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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