Cheick Congo will return to Combat Sports (kind of) for the first time in three years.
The MMA legend did not fight since he was postponed by Ryan Bader in May 2022 at Bellator 280.
At the age of 50, many assumed that the UFC veteran was quietly retired after an iconic 46-Vecht career.
However, it was recently revealed that Cheick Congo will debut in a new sport on 1 August.
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Cheick Kongo and Hector Lombard Set for pillow fight
Hector Lombard was appointed as the opponent of Cheick Congo for his debut at the Pillow Fight Championship Championship.
The 49-Fight veteran fought against some of the biggest names in the UFC and Bellator before he stops it in November 2023.
This is the big one, “wrote Pillow Fight Championship next to a Congo vs. Lombard Fight poster.
“MMA Legends @Congo4real and @Hectorlombard will be confronted in a historic 'Hush Super Fight' live during @hushblankets Presents Pillow Fight Championship this Friday, August 1, when ESPN2 ESPN8 will be: The Ocho Live WORLS and @ESPNYPEP
“Do. Not. Miss. This.”
What are the rules for cushion fighting championship?
Pillow Fight Championship attacks take place over three rounds, each with only 90 seconds, with a rest period of one minute between rounds.
The fights are scored by judges who will grant one point for each headshot. You would get three points for a rotating headshot. Ultimately, the goal is for competitors to drop their opponent, who gives them five points.
Points are not awarded for shots that land under the neck to encourage fan -friendly fights.
One point is given at the end of each round for the hunter who showed the most showmanship.
You cannot push or charge your opponent, and try to take their pillow is strictly forbidden.