Cheick Kongo
Professional record
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Profile
- Age
- 51 (born May 17, 1975)
- Born in
- Paris
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 240 lbs.
- Reach
- 82"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 11-6-1
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC11
- KO/TKO 7
- Decision 4
Losses in the UFC6
- KO/TKO 2
- Submission 1
- Decision 3
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 3.51 top 42%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 1.43
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 2.2 top 18%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 0.3
Next fight
In the record book
- #3 · Most elbow knockouts (all-time)2
- #7 · Highest takedown accuracy (all-time)63.2%
- #1 · Most clinch strikes landed (heavyweight)216
- #2 · Highest takedown accuracy (heavyweight)63.2%
- #2 · Most elbow knockouts (heavyweight)2
- #3 · Best significant strike differential (heavyweight)2.08
- #3 · Most knee knockouts (heavyweight)1
About Cheick Kongo
Cheick Kongo is a heavyweight mixed martial artist, born in Paris, France, on May 17, 1975. Kongo stands 6' 4", has an 82" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.
Kongo turned professional in 2001, debuting with Rings Holland. A 7-2 record outside the UFC came first. Kongo made a UFC debut at UFC 61: Bitter Rivals in July 2006 and beat Gilbert Aldana by TKO. In the UFC, Kongo is 11-6-1 across 18 fights.
A finisher on the feet, Kongo has won 7 of 11 UFC fights by knockout. By the numbers, Kongo is more accurate with significant strikes than 85% of heavyweights and lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 82% of heavyweights. Kongo ranks #3 in UFC history for most elbow knockouts.
Kongo's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen in April 2013, where Kongo lost to Roy Nelson.
UFC fight history
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L
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 2:03
Apr 27, 2013
4Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Jul 21, 2012
38Str 0TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 2:11
Feb 25, 2012
5Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Oct 29, 2011
44Str 2TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R1 2:39
Jun 26, 2011
10Str 0TD 1KD -
D
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Oct 16, 2010
58Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Elbows to Body On GroundSubmission to Strikes · R3 1:16
Mar 21, 2010
53Str 9TD 0KD -
L
Submission · Guillotine Choke From Bottom Half GuardTechnical Submission · R1 1:12
Dec 12, 2009
0Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Jun 13, 2009
21Str 1TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R2 2:29
Apr 18, 2009
53Str 2TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Elbows to Head On Ground · R1 4:37
Dec 27, 2008
34Str 1TD 1KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 4:55
Aug 9, 2008
23Str 2TD 1KD -
L
Decision - Split · R3 5:00
Mar 1, 2008
45Str 5TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Sep 8, 2007
63Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Majority · R3 5:00
Apr 21, 2007
64Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Split · R3 5:00
Oct 14, 2006
18Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Knee to Head At Distance · R1 2:51
Aug 26, 2006
17Str 0TD 1KD -
W
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Facial Cuts · R1 4:13
Jul 8, 2006
24Str 1TD 0KD
Full MMA career
Cheick Kongo is 31-12-2 (1 NC) across 46 professional fights in 6 promotions, since a pro debut on June 10, 2001 (Rings Holland). 28 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins31
- KO/TKO 14
- Submission 5
- Decision 12
Pro losses12
- KO/TKO 3
- Submission 1
- Decision 8
- Finish rate
- 61% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 8
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| Bellator | 13-4 (1 NC) | 2013 |
| UFC | 11-6-1 | 2006 |
| Rings Holland | 3-1 | 2001 |
| It's Showtime | 1-1-1 | 2002 |
| RINGS Holland | 2-0 | 2003 |
| King of the Ring | 1-0 | 2005 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| L | Ryan Bader | May 6, 2022 |
| W | Sergei Kharitonov | Aug 20, 2021 |
| L | Timothy Johnson | Oct 10, 2020 |
| NC | Ryan Bader | Sep 7, 2019 |
| W | Vitaly Minakov | Feb 16, 2019 |
| W | Timothy Johnson | Oct 13, 2018 |
| W | Javy Ayala | May 12, 2018 |
| W | Augusto Sakai | May 19, 2017 |
| W | Oli Thompson | Feb 18, 2017 |
| W | Tony Johnson | Sep 16, 2016 |
| W | Vinicius Queiroz | Feb 26, 2016 |
| W | Alexander Volkov | Jun 26, 2015 |
| L | Muhammed Lawal | Feb 27, 2015 |
| W | Lavar Johnson | Sep 5, 2014 |
| W | Eric Smith | May 17, 2014 |
| L | Vitaly Minakov | Apr 4, 2014 |
| W | Peter Graham | Nov 8, 2013 |
| W | Mark Godbeer | Oct 4, 2013 |
| L | Roy Nelson | Apr 27, 2013 |
| W | Shawn Jordan | Jul 21, 2012 |
| L | Mark Hunt | Feb 25, 2012 |
| W | Matt Mitrione | Oct 29, 2011 |
| W | Pat Barry | Jun 26, 2011 |
| D | Travis Browne | Oct 16, 2010 |
| W | Paul Buentello | Mar 21, 2010 |
| L | Frank Mir | Dec 12, 2009 |
| L | Cain Velasquez | Jun 13, 2009 |
| W | Antoni Hardonk | Apr 18, 2009 |
| W | Mostapha al-Turk | Dec 27, 2008 |
| W | Dan Evensen | Aug 9, 2008 |
| L | Heath Herring | Mar 1, 2008 |
| W | Mirko Cro Cop | Sep 8, 2007 |
| W | Assuério Silva | Apr 21, 2007 |
| L | Carmelo Marrero | Oct 14, 2006 |
| W | Christian Wellisch | Aug 26, 2006 |
| W | Gilbert Aldana | Jul 8, 2006 |
| W | Dave Dalgliesh | Dec 11, 2005 |
| W | Gabor Nemeth | Jun 4, 2005 |
| L | Gilbert Yvel | May 20, 2004 |
| W | Joop Kasteel | Apr 4, 2004 |
| W | Dave Vader | Sep 27, 2003 |
| W | Hans Nijman | Jun 8, 2003 |
| D | Michael Knaap | Sep 29, 2002 |
| L | Rodney Faverus | Jun 2, 2002 |
| W | Dave van der Veen | Dec 2, 2001 |
| W | André Tete | Jun 10, 2001 |
Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Quick answers
What is Cheick Kongo's record?
Cheick Kongo's professional MMA record is 31 wins, 12 losses and 2 draws, with 1 no contest.
How old is Cheick Kongo?
Cheick Kongo is 51 years old, born on May 17, 1975.
How tall is Cheick Kongo and what is their reach?
Cheick Kongo stands 6' 4" with a 82" reach.
Who did Cheick Kongo fight last?
Cheick Kongo lost to Roy Nelson by KO/TKO at UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen on Apr 27, 2013.
Photo: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dan T. Le (Released), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
