Cheick Kongo Headlines
Cheick Kongo vs Cain Velasquez on the UFC99 fight card.
| June 29 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"Two of the UFC’s best will clash in Germany on 6/13/09 as Heavyweights Cain Velasquez and Cheick Kongo fight on the UFC 99 fight card.Kongo is on a 3 fight winning streak and was impressive in his last bout scoring a TKO win over Antoni Hardonk at UFC97. Kongo took Hardonk to the mat and Ground n pounded him to get the win, the former Sun Devil wrestler Velasquez should test the improved ground skills of Kongo.Look for Kongo to try and stand and bang, he will attack on the ground if he gets his..."
Cain Velasquez talks UFC 99 and his future in the heavyweight division (Exclusive)
| June 17 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"The amount of build-up bestowed upon Cain Velasquez leading up to UFC 99 bordered on “enough already.” But when it was learned that Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic refused to replace Heath Herring against Velasquez, it spoke volumes about a reputation that has preceded Cain ever since he signed with the UFC. As overhyped as some thought Velasquez was, the pounding he put on Cheick Kongo was a tipping point for him becoming a credible name among UFC fans. Credit fellow Mexican-American fighter Miguel..."
Cain Velasquez talks UFC 99 and his future in the heavyweight division (Exclusive)
| June 17 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"The amount of build-up bestowed upon Cain Velasquez leading up to UFC 99 bordered on “enough already.” But when it was learned that Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic refused to replace Heath Herring against Velasquez, it spoke volumes about a reputation that has preceded Cain ever since he signed with the UFC. As overhyped as some thought Velasquez was, the pounding he put on Cheick Kongo was a tipping point for him becoming a credible name among UFC fans. Credit fellow Mexican-American fighter Miguel..."
After UFC 99 win, Cain Velasquez proves able to become a champion
| June 15 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"COLOGNE, Germany – Cain Velasquez (6-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) will someday, and soon, wear the UFC’s heavyweight title belt around his waist. If anyone doubted Velasquez’s authenticity as a contender in a suddenly powerful division, Velasquez had to change those opinions with a dominant victory over Cheick Kongo at UFC 99 on Saturday at Lanxess Arena. The former All-American wrestler at Arizona State wasn’t as sharp as he has been and, most importantly, as he will be. UFC News Credit: MMAjunkie..."
UFC99 results from 6/13/09
| June 14 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"Main EventRich Franklin (194) vs Wanderlei Silva (194)These two put on a back and forth battle, with Wanderlei battering Franklin with power shots, and Franklin with nice kicks and punches from outside Silva’s range. Franklin scored a unanimous decision winCain Velasquez (239) vs Cheick Kongo (230)Cain used superior ground skills to pound Kongo on the ground, while Kongo got the better of the standup with big power shots that hurt VelasquezBen Saunders (169) vs Mike Swick (169)Swick broke open a..."
Weigh in results/fight card for UFC99
| June 12 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"Main Event Rich Franklin (194) vs Wanderlei Silva (194)Cain Velasquez (239) vs Cheick Kongo (230) Ben Saunders (169) vs Mike Swick (169) Dan Hardy (170) vs Marcus Davis (171) Caol Uno (155) vs Spencer Fisher (154) Mostapha Al-Turk (236) vs Mirko Cro Cop (233)Justin Buchholz (155) vs Terry Etim (156) Dale Hartt (156) vs Dennis Siver (156) Paul Taylor (169) vs Peter Sobotta (169) Roli Delgado (155) vs Paul Kelly (156) Stefan Struve (248) vs Denis Stojnic (241) Rick Story (169) vs John Hathaway (17..."
Cheick Kongo vs Cain Velasquez on the UFC99 fight card.
| June 12 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"Two of the UFC’s best will clash in Germany on 6/13/09 as Heavyweights Cain Velasquez and Cheick Kongo fight on the UFC 99 fight card.Kongo is on a 3 fight winning streak and was impressive in his last bout scoring a TKO win over Antoni Hardonk at UFC97. Kongo took Hardonk to the mat and Ground n pounded him to get the win, the former Sun Devil wrestler Velasquez should test the improved ground skills of Kongo.Look for Kongo to try and stand and bang, he will attack on the ground if he gets his..."
Weigh in results/fight card for UFC99
| June 12 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"Main Event Rich Franklin (194) vs Wanderlei Silva (194)Cain Velasquez (239) vs Cheick Kongo (230) Ben Saunders (169) vs Mike Swick (169) Dan Hardy (170) vs Marcus Davis (171) Caol Uno (155) vs Spencer Fisher (154) Mostapha Al-Turk (236) vs Mirko Cro Cop (233)Justin Buchholz (155) vs Terry Etim (156) Dale Hartt (156) vs Dennis Siver (156) Paul Taylor (169) vs Peter Sobotta (169) Roli Delgado (155) vs Paul Kelly (156) Stefan Struve (248) vs Denis Stojnic (241) Rick Story (169) vs John Hathaway (17..."
Cheick Kongo vs Cain Velasquez on the UFC99 fight card.
| June 8 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"Two of the UFC’s best will clash in Germany on 6/13/09 as Heavyweights Cain Velasquez and Cheick Kongo fight on the UFC 99 fight card.Kongo is on a 3 fight winning streak and was impressive in his last bout scoring a TKO win over Antoni Hardonk at UFC97. Kongo took Hardonk to the mat and Ground n pounded him to get the win, the former Sun Devil wrestler Velasquez should test the improved ground skills of Kongo.Look for Kongo to try and stand and bang, he will attack on the ground if he gets his..."
Cheick Kongo replaces Heath Herring against Cain Velasquez for UFC 99 on June 13
| May 26 | Source of Article | Article Comments | (0) |
"Great match-up, I like this better than Herring vs. Velasquez. Kongo has been on a roll and another win should put him on the short list for a title shot. On the other side, a win over Kongo would be a huge addition to Velasquez’s fight resume. UFC News - Surging UFC heavyweight Cheick Kongo (14-4-1) has been tapped to replace Heath Herring against undefeated heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez at UFC 99, scheduled for June 13 from the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany. The UFC mad..."
