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This Day in MMA History: Cheick Kongo knocks out Pat Barry in comeback of the ages

On this day nine years ago, a heavyweight fight would take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that would go on to serve as one of the greatest comebacks in UFC history.

June 26th, 2011: Cheick Kongo knocks out Pat Barry in stunning comeback

The card was UFC on Versus 4 and it was originally supposed to be headlined by a welterweight fight between Anthony “Rumble” Johnson and former Strikeforce champion Nate Marquardt. With Johnson pulling out due to an injury and Marquardt removed due to failed medicals, Kongo vs Barry was bumped up to headline the event instead.