Cheick Kongo def. Augusto Sakai (Split Decision)
Cheick Kongo defeated Augusto Sakai by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald, held Friday, May 19, 2017 at OVO Arena Wembley, London.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cheick Kongo vs Augusto Sakai?
Cheick Kongo defeated Augusto Sakai by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald, held Friday, May 19, 2017 at OVO Arena Wembley, London.
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Win probability
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Fight DNA
Head to headUFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)
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Style shape
Biggest edge Cheick Kongo, Kick speed +28
Attribute by attribute
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Tale of the Tape
Style Matchup
- 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
No background on record
Camp Gile Ribeiro Team / Noguchi Team · Brazil
Striking Profile
Grappling Profile
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