Carmelo Marrero vs Cheick Kongo
Result, odds and stats · Heavyweight · 3 rounds
Sat, Oct 14, 2006
Record
5-0
UFC
0-0
Age
25
Height
6'0"
Reach
73"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Closing line
No closing line on record for this fight.
Heavyweight
Record
9-2
UFC
2-0
Age
31
Height
6'4"
Reach
82"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Fight stats
Carmelo MarreroCheick Kongo
Significant strikes16 of 3118 of 42
Knockdowns00
Takedowns6 of 100 of 2
Control time9:032:44
Submission attempts02
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Questions and answers
Who won Carmelo Marrero vs Cheick Kongo?
Carmelo Marrero beat Cheick Kongo by decision, 3 rounds on Saturday, October 14, 2006.
What were Carmelo Marrero and Cheick Kongo's records going into the fight?
Carmelo Marrero is 5-0. Cheick Kongo is 9-2 (2-0 in the UFC).