Matt Mitrione to Take on Cheick Kongo at UFC 137

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After two impressive knockouts at “UFC on Versus 4: Kongo vs. Barry,” heavyweights Matt Mitrione and Cheick Kongo are set to square of October 29th at UFC 137 in Las Vegas.

Kongo proved the spoiler in his last bout, coming from behind to knock out Pat Barry after being desperately close to “La La Land” in the opening stanza of their fight.

Earlier in the evening, Mitrione defeated Christian Morecraft via second round KO for his fifth straight win.

UFC 137 features a UFC Welterweight title bout between champion Georges St. Pierre and former Strikeforce Welterweight champ Nick Diaz.

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