UFC 61: Bitter Rivals
| Sport: | MMA |
| Promotion: | UFC |
| Date: | July 8, 2006 |
| Venue: | Mandalay Bay Events Center |
| City: | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Broadcast: | Pay-Per-View |
Straight Bet
Cheick Kongo (-135)
Cheick Kongo vs. Gilbert Aldana
Breakdown
Cheick Kongo vs. Gilbert Aldana
Kongo has the better quality striking skills, who also brings a wealth of experience for a first time UFC new comer. This fight will not go to the mat and Kongo is the better striker who should win here via KO.
Stake: 12%
Prediction
| Cheick Kongo | vs. | Gilbert Aldana |
| -135 | Odds | +125 |
| 57.4% | Market % | 44.4% |
| 62.00% | Bet on Combat % | 38.00% |
| +4.6% | Inefficiency % | -6.4% |
| Cheick Kongo - Straight Bet | |
| Odds: | -135 |
| Risk: | $13500.00 |
| To Win: | $10000.00 |
| Outcome: | Win |
Outcome:
Cheick Kongo defeats Gilbert Aldana via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 4:13 of round 1.