Cheick Kongo vs Paul Buentello
Result, odds and stats · Heavyweight · 3 rounds
Sun, Mar 21, 2010
Heavyweight
Record
14-6
UFC
7-4
Age
34
Height
6'4"
Reach
82"
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
27-11
UFC
3-2
Age
36
Height
6'2"
Reach
77"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Fight stats
Cheick KongoPaul Buentello
Significant strikes53 of 943 of 29
Knockdowns00
Takedowns9 of 90 of 0
Control time8:290:00
Submission attempts00
Common opponents
Opponents both had fought in the UFC before this fight, with the most recent meeting for each.
Cheick Kongo
Won · KO/TKO, round 1
Jul 2006 · landed 4.3 more significant strikes a minute
Paul Buentello
Won · KO/TKO, round 2
Feb 2006 · landed 2.8 more significant strikes a minute
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Questions and answers
Who won Cheick Kongo vs Paul Buentello?
Cheick Kongo beat Paul Buentello by KO/TKO, round 3 (1:16) on Sunday, March 21, 2010.
What were Cheick Kongo and Paul Buentello's records going into the fight?
Cheick Kongo is 14-6 (7-4 in the UFC). Paul Buentello is 27-11 (3-2 in the UFC).