Cheick Kongo defeated Vitaly Minakov by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Bellator 215: Mitrione vs Kharitonov, held Friday, February 15, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, Cheick Kongo won the decision.
Cheick Kongo vs Vitaly Minakov
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
All 14 media scorecards
- Keith Shillan · FanSided.com29-28Kongo
- Paul Fontaine · WrestlingObserver.com29-28Kongo
- Steve Duncan · mma.uno29-28Kongo
- Nolan King · FloCombat29-28Kongo
- Wesley Riddle · MMASucka.com29-28Kongo
- Jay Pettry · Sherdog.com29-28Kongo
- Steve Juon · MMAMania.com29-28Kongo
- Mike Straus · MMAJA29-28Minakov
- Michael DeSantis · MMASucka.com29-28Minakov
- John Pollock · POST Wrestling29-28Minakov
- Rob Tatum · CombatPress.com29-28Minakov
- Tyler Treese · Sherdog.com29-28Minakov
- Ben Duffy · Sherdog.com30-27Minakov
- Tim Burke · BloodyElbow.com30-27Minakov
Fan Scorecards
100 fan scorecards submitted
Insights
- Vitaly Minakov's last 5 fights were all wins that ended early.
- Cheick Kongo spends 81% of fight time at distance.
Style & credentials
- —Black belt · Karate
- 2013Season 9 Heavyweight Tournament WinnerBellator MMA
- 2005World ChampionKing of the Rings
- 2005Tournament ChampionKing of Colosseum
No background on record
Camp · Fight Nights TeamWhere the strikes land
Range × target
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
4 early stoppages have no logged time
Recent form · last 5
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- WBellator 161: Kongo vs Johnson· Sep 16, 2016Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
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- WEric SmithBellator MMA: Bellator 120· May 16, 2014TKO · R2 · 4:35 · Heavyweight
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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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- 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
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- 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
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- WAdam MaciejewskiFight Nights Global 40· Jul 31, 2015TKO · R1 · 0:21 · Heavyweight
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- WVladimir StarcencovBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 79· Nov 2, 2012TKO · R2 · 0:27
- WFabiano SchernerFight Nights Global 11· Sep 17, 2012TKO · R1 · 3:51 · Heavyweight
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- WIvan FrolovAnt MMA: Ultimate Fighting Cup· Jun 29, 2011Submission · R1 · 1:06 · Heavyweight
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- WValery ScherbakovM-1 Challenge 22· Dec 10, 2010Submission · R1 · 1:05 · Heavyweight
- WVitaly YalovenkoM-1· Jul 22, 2010Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
- WAlexander ZubachovS-70: Plotforma Cup 2010· Jul 14, 2010Submission · R1 · 0:27 · Heavyweight
- WRuslan KabdulinM-1· Apr 10, 2010Submission · R1 · 4:19 · Heavyweight
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cheick Kongo vs Vitaly Minakov?
Cheick Kongo defeated Vitaly Minakov by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Bellator 215: Mitrione vs Kharitonov, held Friday, February 15, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, Cheick Kongo won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Cheick Kongo vs Vitaly Minakov?
The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, Cheick Kongo won the decision.
Was Cheick Kongo vs Vitaly Minakov a robbery?
Many scored it for Vitaly Minakov: 63% of 100 fan cards scored it for Vitaly Minakov; 50% of 14 media scores picked Cheick Kongo. The judges gave it to Cheick Kongo.
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