Cain Velasquez vs Cheick Kongo — Fight recap

Cain Velasquez defeated Cheick Kongo via unanimous decision at UFC 110 on June 13, 2009, controlling three rounds through dominant wrestling and positional control. Velasquez landed 29 significant strikes at 54% accuracy while successfully executing 7 of 10 takedown attempts, accumulating 12:58 of control time that effectively neutralized Kongo's striking advantage.

Despite Kongo's superior striking efficiency at 61% with 21 significant strikes, he managed only one successful takedown and spent just 51 seconds controlling the fight, leaving him unable to dictate the pace or distance. Velasquez's wrestling-heavy approach and relentless top pressure proved decisive across all three rounds, establishing him as an emerging heavyweight threat while exposing Kongo's vulnerability against high-level grappling.