Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Cheick Kongo
FranceCheick Kongo
“The Darkness”
27-10-2
RESULT

Cheick Kongo def. Vitaly Minakov (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Vitaly Minakov
RussiaVitaly Minakov
22-2-0
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Cheick Kongo defeated Vitaly Minakov by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov, held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

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 Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

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

Win probability

Cheick Kongo 43%57% Vitaly Minakov

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
22-2-0
1853
Power Index rating
1900
0
Win Streak
0
51
Age
41
6'4"
193 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
82"
208 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
France
Nationality
Russia

Style Matchup

KarateKickboxingMuay Thai
vs
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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

Vitaly Minakov

No background on record

Camp Fight Nights Team · Russia

Striking Profile

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

Grappling Profile

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

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 16, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Vitaly Minakov · 3-2
  • W
    Oli Thompson
    REN TV: Minakov vs Thompson · Mar 29, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
  • L
    Said Sowma
    Bellator 269: Fedor vs. Johnson · Oct 23, 2021
    TKO · R3 · 3:08
  • W
    Timothy Johnson
    Bellator 225: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov 2 · Aug 24, 2019
    TKO · R1 · 1:45 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Cheick Kongo
    Bellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov · Feb 16, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Tony Johnson Jr.
    Fight Nights Global 82 · Dec 16, 2017
    TKO · R2 · 0:38 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 18 fights · 0 fights
31.9
Avg sig. strikes
-
1.33
Avg takedowns
-
3:14
Avg control time
-
64
Career high strikes
-
9
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Cheick Kongo
Strike target
Vitaly Minakov
44%
Head
-
27%
Body
-
29%
Leg
-
Cheick Kongo
Strike position
Vitaly Minakov
37%
Distance
-
38%
Clinch
-
25%
Ground
-