CHEICK KONGO RUMORS & GOSSIP
Cheick Kongo vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slated for UFC 149
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is set to make his return to the Octagon at UFC 149 where he will square off against Cheick Kongo. UFC President Dana White tweeted news of the announced the heavyweight match-up earlier on Wednesday.
UFC 149 marks the promotion’s debut event in Calgary, Alberta, Canada which will take place from the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21st.
Nogueira (33...
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April 25, 2012
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April 25, 2012
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Cheick Kongo official for UFC 149 in Calgary
Twitter has recently been UFC President Dana White’s go to way for fight announcements. Most recently he got on his twitter machine and announced a heavyweight showdown between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cheick Kongo for UFC 149 on July 21 in Calgary, Alberta.
UFC 149 July 21 Calgary, Canada Heavyweight Bout Cheick Kongo VS Minotauro Nogueira
This will be Big Nog’s...
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April 25, 2012
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April 25, 2012
Cheick Kongo Collides with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 149
Today has got to be one of the busiest days mixed martial arts has experienced in quite some time. Late Tuesday night, a heavyweight shootout between Cheick Kongo (Pictured) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was announced for UFC 149.
While a secret source broke the news with the CalgarySun, the UFC subsequently endorsed the report by re-tweeting the article on their Canadian account...
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April 25, 2012
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April 25, 2012
GIF: Cheick Kongo gets KTFO by Mark Hunt K-1 Style
Well just because the guy across from you doesn’t look like a body builder(Mark Hunt) while the other looks like a super hero(Cheick Kongo), doesn’t mean the not so tough looking guy can’t knock you the f&&& out by using his K-1 Champion caliber striking. Another GIF, of Cheick Kongo getting KTFO by Mark Hunt [...]
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February 27, 2012
UFC 144 Results: Mark Hunt makes quick work of Cheick Kongo
A man of few words, Mark Hunt let his fists do the talking today inside of the legendary Saitama Super Arena.
The New Zealander caught his French adversary early with a precise left hand on the jaw that left the Team Wolfslair fighter wobbled. Hunt maintained his composure refusing to follow his opponent. When the two exchanged again Hunt got the better of Kongo stunning him with...
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February 26, 2012
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February 26, 2012
UFC 144 breakdown: Hunt vs. Kongo
Mark Hunt (7-7) vs. Cheick Kongo (17-6-2)
In an exciting heavyweight battle, former Pride star Hunt returns to Japan to take on fellow knockout specialist Kongo.
Before his unlikely UFC debut in September 2010, Hunt's career appeared to be on its last legs after suffering a five-fight losing streak, all of which ended in the first round.
Seeing a fighter on such a dramatic...
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February 25, 2012
UFC 144 Fight Preview: Mark Hunt vs. Cheick Kongo
Two kickboxing KO artists look to use each others face for a canvas this Saturday in Saitama
The greatest wins of Mark Hunt's career came in his PRIDE days. This Kiwi boy is no stranger to Saitama, Japan. He holds wins over Wanderlei Silva and Mirko Cro Cop there when both legends were in their prime. While Japan may be a new setting for Kongo's fighting life, the Wolfslair...
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February 22, 2012
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February 22, 2012
Cheick Kongo knows Alistair Overeem’s weaknesses but is keeping them secret
By Will Gray Standing at 6’4” and possessing some of the best striking in the UFC heavyweight division, long time contender Cheick Kongo (17-6-2) heads into his match against PRIDE veteran Mark Hunt at UFC 144 this Saturday, live from Japan. Coming off of an impressive year, that saw him win in legendary fashion by [...]
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February 22, 2012
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February 22, 2012
Cheick Kongo on fighting a PRIDE hero; Rampage on why Cheick is a bully (Video)
UFC Fighters Cheick Kongo And Rampage Jackson Talk About UFC 144 With HDNet’s InsideMMA. Read More: Rampage Jackson (News), Cheick Kongo (News), UFC 144
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February 21, 2012
Hitting His Stride As An MMA Fighter, Mitrione Ready For Step Up In Cheick Kongo
Hitting His Stride As An MMA Fighter, Mitrione Ready For Step Up In Cheick Kongo
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October 28, 2011
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