Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Kongo and Hardonk met in a three-round heavyweight fight at UFC 97 on Saturday, April 18. Kongo is 31-12-2 overall and 2-1 in the UFC. Hardonk is 8-6 and 3-0. Hardonk has 3 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Hardonk gives up six inches of reach. Kongo won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 2:29.
| Stat | Kongo | Hardonk |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'4" | — |
| Reach | 84" | 78" |
| Age | 33 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 2-1 | 3-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 5.9 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 2.8 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 70% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 50% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 1.8 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 0.0 |
| Takedown Defense | — | 50% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 1.8 |
| Finish Rate | 67% | 100% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 33% | 0% |
| Average Fight Time | 8:11 | 5:34 |