Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 134: British Invasion
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
Cheick Kongo
FranceCheick Kongo
“The Darkness”
27-10-2
RESULT

Muhammed Lawal def. Cheick Kongo (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Muhammed Lawal
United StatesMuhammed Lawal
“King Mo”
21-10-0
Friday, February 27, 2015
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Muhammed Lawal defeated Cheick Kongo by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Bellator 134: British Invasion, held Friday, February 27, 2015 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cheick Kongo vs Muhammed Lawal?

Muhammed Lawal defeated Cheick Kongo by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Bellator 134: British Invasion, held Friday, February 27, 2015 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Cheick Kongo 52%48% Muhammed Lawal

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

27-10-2
Record
21-10-0
1811
Power Index rating
1797
0
Win Streak
0
51
Age
45
6'4"
193 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
82"
208 cm
Reach
79"
201 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
France
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

KarateKickboxingMuay Thai
vs
-
Cheick Kongo
  • Black belt · Karate
  • 2013Season 9 Heavyweight Tournament Winner · Bellator MMA
  • 2005World Champion · King of the Rings
  • 2005Tournament Champion · King of Colosseum

Camp Kongo Smashin' Club · Colombes, France

Muhammed Lawal

No background on record

Camp AKA (American Kickboxing Academy)

Striking Profile

3.33
SLpM
4.19
56%
Str. Acc.
-
1.28
SApM
5.54
54%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

2.30
TD Avg.
0.00
56%
TD Acc.
-
52%
TD Def.
-
0.20
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Cheick Kongo · 2-2
  • L
    Ryan Bader
    Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2 · May 6, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Sergei Kharitonov
    Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov · Aug 20, 2021
    Submission · R2 · 4:59
  • L
    Timothy Johnson
    Bellator 248: Kongo vs. Johnson 2 · Oct 10, 2020
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • NC
    Ryan Bader
    Bellator 226: Bader vs. Kongo · Sep 7, 2019
    No Contest · R1 · 3:52 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Vitaly Minakov
    Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov · Feb 15, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Muhammed Lawal · 0-4-1
  • D
    Anthony Johnson
    Quintet Ultra · Dec 12, 2019
    Draw
  • L
    James Krause
    Quintet Ultra · Dec 12, 2019
    Submission · R1 · 1:03
  • L
    Andrew Kapel
    Bellator 233: Salter vs. Van Steenis · Nov 8, 2019
    TKO · R1 · 1:22 · Catchweight
  • L
    Jiri Prochazka
    Rizin FF - Rizin 15 · Apr 21, 2019
    TKO · R3 · 3:02 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Liam McGeary
    Bellator 212: Primus vs. Chandler 2 · Dec 14, 2018
    TKO · R3 · 0:53 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 18 fights · 1 fight
31.9
Avg sig. strikes
28.0
1.33
Avg takedowns
0.00
3:14
Avg control time
2:09
64
Career high strikes
28
9
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Cheick Kongo
Strike target
Muhammed Lawal
44%
Head
82%
27%
Body
18%
29%
Leg
0%
Cheick Kongo
Strike position
Muhammed Lawal
37%
Distance
39%
38%
Clinch
0%
25%
Ground
61%