No. 8 heavyweight Roy "Big Country" Nelson does what he does best against Cheick Kongo, earning himself a knockout victory in the first round. Nelson battles hard-hitting Alistair Overeem on the main card at UFC 185 in Dallas, Texas.

Roy Nelson, winner of six straight by knockout, puts heavyweight Cheick Kongo out cold with an overhand right, capping off a string of three consecutive first-round finishes. Big Country takes the Octagon next at Fight Night Abu Dhabi.

Cheick Kongo had strung together back-to-back wins before stepping into the Octagon against fellow heavyweight Mark Hunt. But the heavy handed Hunt opened the round with a powerful left hand that stunned the French fighter.

Cheick Kongo may have the classic fighter physique, but it's Roy Nelson who packs that powerful heavyweight punch as he demonstrated in this bout at UFC 159.

A veteran of nearly seven years in the UFC, Cheick Kongo has stood the test of time; the French fighting pioneer now faces Roy Nelson, a jiu-jitsu black belt who has transformed into the most feared KO artist in the division.

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A stoic Mark Hunt discusses his knockout of Cheick Kongo, and makes a surprising request for his next fight.

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Commentator extraordinaire Joe Rogan breaks down Matt Mitrione vs. Cheick Kongo, and BJ Penn vs. Nick Diaz.

After a three-round battle, Cheick Kongo hands Matt Mitrione his first career loss. The French striker gives his thoughts on the co-main event of UFC 137.