Fighter

Cheick Kongo

"The Darkness"

31-12-2★ 1bonus France

FranceLast 5

Kickboxing 1-1Muay Thai 1-0

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Cheick Kongo holds a professional MMA record of 31-12-2. Their full professional MMA career spans 46 bouts on record. Cheick Kongo has won 31 fights: 15 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 12 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Cheick Kongo lands 3.33 significant strikes per minute with 56% accuracy and averages 2.30 takedowns per 15 minutes. Cheick Kongo also has 1 recorded Muay Thai bout. Cheick Kongo also has 2 recorded Kickboxing bouts. Most recent fight: April 27, 2013. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'4"193 cm
Weight: 240 lbs109 kg
Reach: 82"208 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1975-05-17
Age: 51
Nationality: France
Birthplace: Paris, France

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)

Granite Base

98 · best in division

Punch power96

Kick power93

Punch speed65

Kick speed89

Accuracy94

Takedowns95

Ground striking99

Submissions63

Chin81

Body strength98

Cardio90

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 27-10-2 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.33per min

56% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.28per min

54% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.30per 15 min

56% success

Takedowns stuffed52%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Cheick Kongo has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ KOTN ×1

★ KOTNvs Pat Barry · UFC Live: Kongo vs BarryJun 26, 2011

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Cheick Kongo earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Ryan Bader
Bellator 280· May 6, 2022· Heavyweight· 31-11-2 vs 29-7
UD
WIN
vs Sergei Kharitonov
Bellator 265· Aug 20, 2021· Heavyweight· 30-11-2 vs 31-8
SUB
R2 · 4:59
LOSS
vs Timothy Johnson
Bellator 248· Oct 10, 2020· Heavyweight· 30-10-2 vs 14-6
SD
NC
vs Ryan Bader
Bellator 226· Sep 7, 2019· Heavyweight· 30-10-2 vs 27-5
NC
R1 · 3:52
WIN
vs Vitaly Minakov
Bellator 216· Feb 16, 2019· Heavyweight· 29-10-2 vs 21-0
UD
WIN
vs Timothy Johnson
Bellator 208· Oct 13, 2018· Heavyweight· 28-10-2 vs 12-4
TKO
R1 · 1:08
WIN
vs Javy Ayala
Bellator 199· May 12, 2018· Heavyweight· 27-10-2 vs 10-6
TKO
R1 · 2:29
WIN
vs Augusto Sakai
Bellator 179· May 19, 2017· Heavyweight· 26-10-2 vs 9-0-1
SD
WIN
vs Oli Thompson
Bellator 172· Feb 18, 2017· Heavyweight· 25-10-2 vs 17-9
UD
WIN
vs Tony Johnson Jr.
Bellator 161· Sep 16, 2016· Heavyweight· 24-10-2 vs 10-2
MD
WIN
vs Vinicius Queiroz
Bellator 150· Feb 26, 2016· Heavyweight· 23-10-2 vs 8-3
SD
WIN
vs Alexander Volkov
Bellator 139· Jun 26, 2015· Heavyweight· 22-10-2 vs 24-5
UD
LOSS
vs Muhammed Lawal
Bellator 134· Feb 27, 2015· Heavyweight· 22-9-2 vs 14-4
SD
WIN
vs Lavar Johnson
Bellator 123· Sep 5, 2014· Heavyweight· 21-9-2 vs 18-9
SUB
R1 · 3:27
WIN
vs Eric Smith
Bellator 120· May 17, 2014· Heavyweight· 20-9-2 vs 6-1
TKO
R2 · 4:35
LOSS
vs Vitaly Minakov
Bellator 115· Apr 4, 2014· Heavyweight· 20-8-2 vs 13-0
UD
WIN
vs Peter Graham
Bellator 107· Nov 8, 2013· Heavyweight· 19-8-2 vs 10-5
UD
WIN
vs Mark Godbeer
Bellator 102· Oct 4, 2013· Heavyweight· 18-8-2 vs 8-1
TKO
R2 · 2:04
LOSS
vs Roy Nelson
UFCUFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen· Apr 27, 2013· Heavyweight· 18-7-2 vs 18-7
TKO
R1 · 2:03
WIN
vs Shawn Jordan
UFCUFC 149: Faber vs Barao· Jul 21, 2012· Heavyweight· 17-7-2 vs 13-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Mark Hunt
UFCUFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson· Feb 25, 2012· Heavyweight· 17-6-2 vs 7-7
TKO
R1 · 2:11
WIN
vs Matt Mitrione
UFCUFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· Oct 29, 2011· Heavyweight· 16-6-2 vs 5-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Pat Barry
UFCUFC Live: Kongo vs Barry· Jun 26, 2011· Heavyweight· 15-6-2 vs 6-2
TKO
R1 · 2:39
KOTN
DRAW
vs Travis Browne
UFCUFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama· Oct 16, 2010· Heavyweight· 15-6-1 vs 10-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Paul Buentello
UFCUFC Live: Vera vs Jones· Mar 21, 2010· Heavyweight· 14-6-1 vs 27-11
TKO
R3 · 1:16
LOSS
vs Frank Mir
UFCUFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· Dec 12, 2009· Heavyweight· 14-5-1 vs 12-4
SUB
R1 · 1:12
LOSS
vs Cain Velasquez
UFCUFC 99: THE COMEBACK· Jun 13, 2009· Heavyweight· 14-4-1 vs 5-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Antoni Hardonk
UFCUFC 97: REDEMPTION· Apr 18, 2009· Heavyweight· 13-4-1 vs 8-4
TKO
R2 · 2:29
WIN
vs Mostapha Al-Turk
UFCUFC 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008· Dec 27, 2008· Heavyweight· 12-4-1 vs 6-3
TKO
R1 · 4:37
WIN
vs Dan Evensen
UFCUFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY· Aug 9, 2008· Heavyweight· 11-4-1 vs 10-2
TKO
R1 · 4:55
LOSS
vs Heath Herring
UFCUFC 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPION· Mar 1, 2008· Heavyweight· 11-3-1 vs 27-13
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mirko Filipovic
UFCUFC 75: CHAMPION VS CHAMPION· Sep 8, 2007· Heavyweight· 10-3-1 vs 22-5-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Assuerio Silva
UFCUFC 70: NATIONS COLLIDE· Apr 21, 2007· Heavyweight· 9-3-1 vs 13-5
MD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Carmelo Marrero
UFCUFC 64: UNSTOPPABLE· Oct 14, 2006· Heavyweight· 9-2-1 vs 5-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Christian Wellisch
UFCUFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral· Aug 26, 2006· Heavyweight· 8-2-1 vs 6-2
TKO
R1 · 2:51
WIN
vs Gilbert Aldana
UFCUFC 61: Bitter Rivals· Jul 8, 2006· Heavyweight· 7-2-1 vs 5-1
TKO
R1 · 4:13
WIN
vs Dave Dalgliesh
Rings Holland· Dec 11, 2005· Heavyweight· 6-2-1 vs 19-13-2
TKO
WIN
vs Gabor Nemeth
Kings of the Ring· Jun 4, 2005· Heavyweight· 5-2-1 vs 4-2
TKO
LOSS
vs Gilbert Yvel
It's Showtime 10· May 20, 2004· Heavyweight· 5-1-1 vs 27-9-1
TKO
R2 · 4:42
WIN
vs Joop Kasteel
Rings Holland· Apr 4, 2004· Heavyweight· 4-1-1 vs 22-17
TKO
R1 · 4:31
WIN
vs Dave Vader
Fighting Network RINGS· Sep 27, 2003· 3-1-1 vs 12-5-3
DEC
WIN
vs Hans Nijman
It's Showtime 8· Jun 8, 2003· Heavyweight· 2-1-1 vs 22-20-1
SUB
R2 · 0:59
DRAW
vs Michael Knaap
It's Showtime 6· Sep 29, 2002· Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 6-0-2
DEC
LOSS
vs Rodney Glunder
Rings Holland· Jun 2, 2002· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 11-7-3
UD
WIN
vs Dave van der Veen
Fighting Network RINGS· Dec 2, 2001· 1-0 vs 4-8
TKO
WIN
vs Andre Tete
Fighting Network RINGS· Jun 10, 2001· 0-0 vs 0-3
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1783▼11
Peak: 1855Feb 16, 2019
Rated fights: 44

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Frequently asked questions

When does Cheick Kongo fight next?

Cheick Kongo has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Cheick Kongo's record?

Cheick Kongo's professional MMA record is 31-12-2.

Who is Cheick Kongo fighting next?

Cheick Kongo's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Cheick Kongo fight last?

Cheick Kongo most recently fought Roy Nelson at UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen on Saturday, April 27, 2013, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Cheick Kongo fight in?

Cheick Kongo fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Cheick Kongo have?

Cheick Kongo has 15 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Cheick Kongo won?

Cheick Kongo has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Cheick Kongo?

Cheick Kongo is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does Cheick Kongo weigh?

Cheick Kongo weighs 240 lbs (109 kg).

What is Cheick Kongo's reach?

Cheick Kongo has a reach of 82" (208 cm).

How old is Cheick Kongo?

Cheick Kongo is 51 years old (born May 17, 1975).

Where is Cheick Kongo from?

Cheick Kongo is from France.

CAREER SUMMARY