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Cheick KongoWIN
“The Darkness” · 31-12-2
Loss · Unanimous DecisionWin · SubmissionLoss · Split Decision
Friday, September 5, 2014Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States
Cheick Kongo defeated Lavar Johnson by Submission in round 1 (3:27) in the Heavyweight bout of Bellator MMA: Bellator 123, held Friday, September 5, 2014 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.
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Cheick Kongo vs Lavar Johnson
Insights
- Lavar Johnson lands 5.73 significant strikes a minute, more than 94% of UFC fighters.
- Cheick Kongo spends 81% of fight time at distance.
- Lavar Johnson's last two losses were both stopped early.
Style & credentials
Cheick Kongo
KarateKickboxingMuay Thai
- —Black belt · Karate
- 2013Season 9 Heavyweight Tournament WinnerBellator MMA
- 2005World ChampionKing of the Rings
- 2005Tournament ChampionKing of Colosseum
Lavar Johnson
No background on record
Camp · Pro BuhaweSig. strikes by zone
Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes
44%70%
Head
27%20%
Body
29%10%
Leg
Time in position
Where their significant strikes are thrown
Cheick Kongolast 18 fights
37%38%25%
Lavar Johnsonlast 5 fights
41%47%12%
DistanceClinchGround
How good, really
Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words
Cheick Kongo Lavar Johnson· incl. 1 fight outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.515.73
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Cheick Kongo · Average · better than 54% of UFC fightersLavar Johnson · Elite · better than 94% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.432.19
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Cheick Kongo · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fightersLavar Johnson · Elite · better than 87% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.200.60
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Cheick Kongo · Good · better than 75% of UFC fightersLavar Johnson · Below avg · better than 26% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
63%100%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Cheick Kongo · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fightersLavar Johnson · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
53%58%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Cheick Kongo · Below avg · better than 30% of UFC fightersLavar Johnson · Below avg · better than 38% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.300.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Cheick Kongo · Average · better than 40% of UFC fightersLavar Johnson · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters
Ranked against 1490 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.
Striking & grappling
Same scale left and right on every row
3.51
Strikes landed / min5.73
1.43
Strikes taken / minfewer is better2.19
2.20 / 3.5
Takedowns landed / 15 min0.60 / 0.6
63%
Takedown accuracy100%
53%
Takedown defence58%
3:14
Control time / fight0:54
0.30
Submission attempts / 15 min0.00
Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.
Where the strikes land
Range × target
Cheick Kongo18 UFC fights · 574 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
19%107/372
7%43/64
11%63/105
Clinch
9%54/78
13%77/79
15%85/91
Ground
16%92/142
6%33/34
3%20/22
Lavar Johnson4 UFC fights · 144 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
32%46/94
6%8/8
3%4/4
Clinch
28%40/62
13%19/22
6%9/10
Ground
10%15/19
1%1/1
1%2/2
Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.
When it ends
Every early finish of their careers, placed at the minute it ended
Cheick Kongo19 of 32 ended early · 59%13 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
4 early stoppages have no logged time
Lavar Johnson27 of 28 ended early · 96%1 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
7 early stoppages have no logged time
finished the opponent got finished· placed at the minute the fight ended
Recent form · last 5
Cheick Kongo3-2
Full record · 32 fightsShow less
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- WDan EvensenUFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY· Aug 9, 2008TKO · R1 · 4:55 · Heavyweight
- L
- WUFC 75: Champion vs Champion· Sep 8, 2007Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
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- L
- W
- WGilbert AldanaUFC 61: Bitter Rivals· Jul 8, 2006TKO · R1 · 4:13 · Heavyweight
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- WGabor NemethKings of the Ring· Jun 4, 2005TKO · Heavyweight
- L
- WJoop KasteelRings Holland· Apr 4, 2004TKO · R1 · 4:31 · Heavyweight
- WDave VaderFighting Network RINGS· Sep 27, 2003DEC
- WHans NijmanIt's Showtime 8· Jun 8, 2003Submission · R2 · 0:59 · Heavyweight
- DMichael KnaapIt's Showtime 6· Sep 29, 2002DEC · Heavyweight
- LRodney GlunderRings Holland· Jun 2, 2002Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
- WDave van der VeenFighting Network RINGS· Dec 2, 2001TKO
- WAndre TeteFighting Network RINGS· Jun 10, 2001Submission
Lavar Johnson1-4
Full record · 28 fightsShow less
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- LStrikeforce /M-1 Global: Fedor vs Silva· Feb 12, 2011Submission · R1 · 4:31 · Heavyweight
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- WLolohea MaheStrikeforce: Challengers 7· Mar 25, 2010TKO · R2 · 3:29 · Heavyweight
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- WDave HuckabaPalace Fighting Championship· Jan 22, 2009TKO
- WSean SouzaCalifornia Regional· Nov 8, 2008TKO
- WVince LuceroPalace Fighting Championship· Sep 26, 2008TKO
- WSalvador FarnettiPFC: Best Of Both Worlds 1· Aug 21, 2008TKO · R1 · 2:14 · Heavyweight
- LAlijah ReniCalifornia Regional· Jul 26, 2008Submission
- LBrian OlsenWEC 18: Unfinished Business· Jan 12, 2006Submission · R2 · 0:14
- WCorey SalterWEC 17: Halloween Fury 4· Oct 13, 2005Submission · R1 · 3:37
- WTodd GouwenbergFreedom Fight· Jul 9, 2005TKO · R3 · 2:53 · Heavyweight
- WCarlos GarciaWEC 15: Judgment Day· May 18, 2005TKO · R1 · 1:09
- WLace PeleGladiator Challenge· Dec 12, 2004TKO
- WTerry PettekCalifornia Regional· Sep 18, 2004Submission
- WFred DiazWEC 11: Evolution· Aug 19, 2004Knockout · R1
- WKyle KeeneyLOTC 1: The Beginning· Jun 5, 2004TKO · R1 · 1:36 · Heavyweight
- WLevi ThornbrueWEC 10: Bragging Rights· May 20, 2004TKO · R1 · 2:32
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Cheick Kongo vs Lavar Johnson?
Cheick Kongo defeated Lavar Johnson by Submission in round 1 (3:27) in the Heavyweight bout of Bellator MMA: Bellator 123, held Friday, September 5, 2014 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.
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