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CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 18:  Cheick Kongo works out for the fans and media during the UFC 149 Open Workouts inside Champion's Creed Gym on July 18, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 18: Cheick Kongo works out for the fans and media during the UFC 149 Open Workouts inside Champion's Creed Gym on July 18, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 18: Cheick Kongo works out for the fans and media during the UFC 149 Open Workouts inside Champion's Creed Gym on July 18, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 18: Cheick Kongo speaks to the media during the UFC 149 Open Workouts inside Champion's Creed Gym on July 18, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 18:  Cheick Kongo speaks to the media during the UFC 149 Open Workouts inside Champion's Creed Gym on July 18, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 19: Cheick Kongo attends the UFC 149 press conference at the Flames Central Sports Club on July 19, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 19: Cheick Kongo attends the UFC 149 press conference at the Flames Central Sports Club on July 19, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 19: Cheick Kongo and Shawn Jordan square off at the UFC 149 press conference at the Flames Central Sports Club on July 19, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 19: Cheick Kongo attends the UFC 149 press conference at the Flames Central Sports Club on July 19, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 20:  Cheick Kongo salutes the crowd prior to weighing in at the UFC 149 weigh-in at the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 20, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 20:  Cheick Kongo salutes the crowd prior to weighing in at the UFC 149 weigh-in at the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 20, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 20: Cheick Kongo makes weight at the UFC 149 weigh-in at the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 20, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 20: Cheick Kongo makes weight at the UFC 149 weigh-in at the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 20, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 20:  Tim Boetsch makes weight at the UFC 149 weigh-in at the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 20, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: Shawn Jordan enters the Octagon prior to his matchup against Cheick Kongo during their heavyweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: (L-R) Cheick Kongo kneels after Shawn Jordan hit him with an accidental elbow below the belt during their heavyweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: (R-L) Cheick Kongo lands a punch to the chest of Shawn Jordan during their heavyweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: (R-L) Cheick Kongo lands a kick to the body of Shawn Jordan during their heavyweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: (L-R) Cheick Kongo grabs the left arm of Shawn Jordan during their heavyweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: (L-R) Cheick Kongo kneels after Shawn Jordan hit him with an accidental elbow below the belt during their heavyweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: Cheick Kongo celebrates after defeating Shawn Jordan during their heavyweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 21: Shawn Jordan stands in his corner of the Octagon after he hit Kongo with an accidental elbow below the belt during their heavyweight bout at UFC 149 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 21, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25:   Cheick Kongo interacts with media during UFC 159 media day at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 25, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25:   Cheick Kongo interacts with media during UFC 159 media day at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 25, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25:   (L-R) Opponents Roy Nelson and Cheick Kongo face off during UFC 159 media day at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 25, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25:   (L-R) Opponents Roy Nelson and Cheick Kongo pose for photos during UFC 159 media day at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 25, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   Cheick Kongo prepares to weigh in during the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   Cheick Kongo weighs in during the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   (L-R) Opponents Roy Nelson and Cheick Kongo face off during the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:   Cheick Kongo enters the Octagon before his heavyweight fight against Roy Nelson during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Cheick Kongo (R) of France sits against the cage as Roy Nelson (L) approaches in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Roy Nelson (L) celebrates his win by knockout against Cheick Kongo (R) of France in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Cheick Kongo (R) of France reacts as Roy Nelson (L) is announced winner by knockout by referee Kevin Mulhall (C) after their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27:  Cheick Kongo (R) of France walks away as Roy Nelson (L) is announced winner by knockout by referee Kevin Mulhall (C) after their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27: (L-R) Cheick Kongo of France and Roy Nelson shakes hands after Nelson won by knockout in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 18:  Cheick Kongo works out for the fans and media during the UFC 149 Open Workouts inside Champion's Creed Gym on July 18, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 18: Cheick Kongo works out for the fans and media during the UFC 149 Open Workouts inside Champion's Creed Gym on July 18, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Cheick Kongo

TRAINING: I train with the Wolfslair - we have a lot of big guys and train all aspects of MMA every day.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training when I was 5 years old and now I am at the peak of my career, it's my time!

What ranks and titles have you held? 2005 World Champion Federation King of the Rings

Do you have any heroes? My mother and my older brother

What is your favorite technique? To use whatever is necessary to defeat my opponent. I have several techniques.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's an honor for me as it's the "place to be"!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Two years of college in France.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a commercial agent for a French brand.
   
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