Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Kongo and Velasquez met in a three-round heavyweight fight at UFC 99 on Saturday, June 13. Kongo is 31-12-2 overall and 3-1 in the UFC. Velasquez is 14-3 and 3-0. Kongo has 3 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Velasquez has 3 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Velasquez gives up seven inches of reach. Velasquez won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Kongo | Velasquez |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'4" | — |
| Reach | 84" | 77" |
| Age | 34 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 3-1 | 3-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 12.6 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 0.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 67% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 75% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 3.8 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 2.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 40% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.0 |
| Finish Rate | 75% | 100% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 25% | 0% |
| Average Fight Time | 8:00 | 3:55 |