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UFC 99 | Cheick Kongo vs. Cain Velasquez | Gambling Pick
By Matt D. | June 10, 2009
Cain Velasquez Was a 2 Time All-American Wrestler for the Sun Devils
Heavyweights:
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Cain Velasquez (-200 at BetUs)
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Name (Odds)
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Cheick Kongo (+160 at BetUs)
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5-0-0 (3-0 in UFC)
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Record
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14-4-1 (7-2 in UFC)
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United States
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Country
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France
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American Kickboxing Academy
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Team
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Wolfslair MMA Academy
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26 Years Old
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Age
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34 Years Old
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I have never been a big Kongo fan. If you take away his win over Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic he doesn’t have any wins over top-tier opponents. He is also taking this fight on short notice because Heath Herring had to drop out because of an injury. Fighters taking fights on short notice can never really be trusted. Hell, if Kongo had a whole training camp to prepare I don’t think he would be worth more than +160. Another interesting thing to look at is Kongo’s two UFC losses. One was a respectable split decision loss against Heath Herring, but his other loss was against Carmelo “Who?” Marrero. Velasquez is young and somewhat untested, but I think he is a decent pick at -200
My Pick: Cain Velasquez (-200)
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