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Cain Velasquez Cheick Kongo
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Cain Velasquez
14-3

RD3 5:00

Decision

Unanimous

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Cheick Kongo
31-12-2

Fight: Velasquez vs. Kongo

GermanyUFC 99: The Comeback
13JUNSAT'0912:00 AM
Heavyweight• main event• 3 rounds

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Main Info

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Forms

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Nationality

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Age

(1982-07-28) 44

51(1975-05-17)

Weight

(102+ kg) 225+ lbs

225+ lbs (102+ kg)

Height

(186 cm) 6′1″

6′4″ (194 cm)

Reach

(196 cm) 6′5″

7′0″ (213 cm)

Gym

American Kickboxing Academy

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

14

12 KO/TKO - 71%
0 submission - 0%
2 decision - 12%

31

33% - 14 KO/TKO
12% - 5 submission
28% - 12 decision

Losses

3

2 KO/TKO - 12%
1 submission - 6%
0 decision - 0%

12

7% - 3 KO/TKO
2% - 1 submission
19% - 8 decision

Past Opponents

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Cameroon
Francis N'Gannou
(12-3)
i
UFC on ESPN 1: N'Gannou vs. Velasquez
18 Feb2019KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:26
USA
Travis Browne
(18-3-1)
i
UFC 200: Tate vs. Nunes
10 Jul2016KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD14:57
Brazil
Fabrício Werdum
(19-5-1)
i
UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum
14 Jun2015Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD32:13
Brazil
Junior dos Santos
(16-2)
i
UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3
20 Oct2013KO/TKO(Slam and Punches) RD53:09
Brazil
Antônio Silva
(18-4)
i
UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2
26 May2013KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:21
Brazil
Junior dos Santos
(15-1)
i
UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2
30 Dec2012Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Brazil
Antônio Silva
(16-3)
i
UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir
27 May2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:36
Brazil
Junior dos Santos
(13-1)
i
UFC on FOX 1: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos
13 Nov2011KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:04
USA
Brock Lesnar
(5-1)
i
UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez
24 Oct2010KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:12
Brazil
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
(32-5-1)
i
UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez
20 Feb2010KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:20
USA
Ben Rothwell
(30-6)
i
UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun
24 Oct2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD20:58
France
Cheick Kongo
(14-4-1)
i
UFC 99: The Comeback
13 Jun2009Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Denis Stojnić
(5-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 17: Lauzon vs. Stephens
07 Feb2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:34
USA
Jake O'Brien
(10-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 14: Silva vs. Irvin
19 Jul2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:02
Australia
Brad Morris
(10-2)
i
UFC 83: Serra vs. St. Pierre 2
19 Apr2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:10
USA
Jeremiah Constant
(4-0)
i
Bodog Fight: Clash Of The Nations 2006 (Day 2)
16 Dec2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:00
USA
Jesse Fujarczyk
(3-1)
i
Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello
07 Oct2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:58

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Frequently Asked Questions About Velasquez vs. Kongo

  • Which event are Cheick Kongo and Cain Velasquez fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC 99: The Comeback.

  • How many rounds is the Cheick Kongo vs. Cain Velasquez?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Cheick Kongo vs. Cain Velasquez?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • When is the Cheick Kongo vs. Cain Velasquez fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on June 13, 2009