UFC 75 bettors win big on Kongo over Cro Cop
Written by Billy Batts
Monday, 10 September 2007
UFC 75 bettors win big on Kongo over Cro CopUFC 75 bettors that took underdog Cheick Kongo vs Mirko Cro Cop are happy they did. By the time the MMA fight started, the line on Cheick Kongo was a huge underdog with +300 odds at Bodog. The Mirko Cro cop did dominate the first round but after that, he was constantly back pedaling against his opponent but Kongo won his UFC 75 bout by unanimous decision and his backers won $300 for every $100 bet.

"This guy Kongo is bull strong. Cro Cop looked smaller ," stated Point-Spreads.com Fight Expert Brad Marchetti. "Those groin shots took something out of Mirko but this is fighting and if you can get away with it, it's smart. Getting nasty is part of the game. "

UFC 75 results for Cheick Kongo vs Mirko Cro Cop round by round:

Cheick had a look of determination at the start of his UFC 75 match of Cro Cop. Mirko landed the first take down in the first round with about 2 minutes left. Mirko Cro Cop was frustrated throughout the second round, as he was constantly moving backwards. Kongo landed a few knees to the body to close of the round.

Cheick Kongo got his second and final warning after kneeing Cro Cop in the groin to start the third and final round. Once Cro Cop re-engaged, kongo started landing body kicking. Cro Cop was developing a shiner towards the end of the first round as Kongo continued to pursue the elusive knock out.

Online betting giant Bodog had Mirko Cro Cop at heavy -450 odds favorite at UFC 75.




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Last Updated ( Monday, 10 September 2007 )