Roy Nelson vs. Cheick Kongo

Main Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Apr 27, 2013
W
Nelson defeats Kongo
L
KO/TKO, Punches 2:03 Round 1 of 3
"Big Country"
vs.
KO/TKO 2:03 R1
◀︎
▶︎
"The Darkness"

Fighter Comparison

18-7-0

Climbed to 19-7
Pro
Record
18-7-2

Fell to 18-8-2
-245
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+190
(Slight Underdog)

United States
Nation

France
Las Vegas
Nevada
Fights out of
Widnes
England
36
+10 mos, 1 week
Age at Fight 37
+11 mos, 1 week, 3 days
258.0 lbs
(117.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
237.0 lbs
(107.5 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
6'4"
(194cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
84.0"
(213cm)
Country Club Gym Quoniam Gym

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Nelson
88%
Kongo
12%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 159

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen
  • Date: Saturday 04.27.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Kevin Mulhall
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Newark, New Jersey, 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
  • Nelson Disclosed Pay: $113,000
  • Kongo Disclosed Pay: $70,000
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