Fighter
Cheick Kongo
"The Darkness"
31-12-2★ 1bonus
FranceLast 5
FranceLast 5Kickboxing 1-1Muay Thai 1-0
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CAREER SUMMARY
Cheick Kongo holds a professional MMA record of 31-12-2. 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 3.51 significant strikes per minute with 58% accuracy and averages 2.20 takedowns per 15 minutes. Cheick Kongo also has 1 recorded Muay Thai bout. Cheick Kongo also has 2 recorded Kickboxing bouts. Most recent fight: May 6, 2022. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, 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
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
BaseKarateKickboxingMuay Thai
- 2013Season 9 Heavyweight Tournament Winner · Bellator MMA
- 2011For the UFC 120 / UFC Live 4 comeback KO of Pat Barry; awarding body not named.
- 2005World Champion · King of the Rings
- 2005Tournament Champion · King of Colosseum
- 2004Heavyweight Champion · King of the Ring
- 2004Muay Thai World Champion
- 2003Muay Thai Intercontinental Champion
- 2002European Champion · Rings
- 2001Runner-up · Rings European Championship · heavyweight
- Black belt · Karate
- Black belt · Other
- Brown belt · Other · Charles Joussot and Franck Ropers
- AGE 5Started in Karate
- AGE 19Started in Boxing
- AGE 19Started in Muay Thai
- AGE 19Started in Savate
- AGE 19Started in Greco-Roman Wrestling
- Kickboxing 21-2 · Professional record · 23 professional kickboxing bouts, 21 wins (16 by KO), 2 losses. Last kickboxing bout circa 2005.
Camp
- Kongo Smashin' Club · Colombes, France Founder
- Wolfslair MMA Academy · Widnes, England Former
- Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center · Huntington Beach, California, US Former
Coaches
- Charles Joussot · Grappling coach
- Franck Ropers · Grappling coach
- Bas Rutten · Mentor
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar'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
Pro MMARecord: 31-12-2 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.51per min
58% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.43per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.20per 15 min
63% success
Takedowns stuffed53%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 11-6-1 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.51per min
58% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.43per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.20per 15 min
63% success
Takedowns stuffed53%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
Where they rank
All-time boards where Cheick Kongo sits in the top 25.
All MMA
- #6 Most control time, Heavyweight58:20
- #7 Most takedowns in a round, Heavyweight5
- #7 Best takedown defence, Heavyweight53.3%
- #11 Most takedowns in a fight, Heavyweight9
- #11 Most takedowns landed, Heavyweight24
- #14 Best striking differential, Heavyweight2.08
- #15 Most fights, Heavyweight18
- #15 Most total strikes landed, Heavyweight1,025
UFC
- #5 Most control time, Heavyweight58:20
- #7 Most takedowns in a round, Heavyweight5
- #7 Best takedown defence, Heavyweight53.3%
- #8 Best striking differential, Heavyweight2.08
- #9 Most takedowns in a fight, Heavyweight9
- #9 Most takedowns landed, Heavyweight24
- #11 Most total strikes landed, Heavyweight1,025
- #14 Most decision wins, Heavyweight4
Bonus résumé
Cheick Kongo has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.
★ KOTN ×1
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.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Cheick Kongo earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSBellatorBellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2· May 6, 2022· Heavyweight· 31-12-2 vs 30-7UDR5 · 5:00
- WINBellatorBellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov· Aug 20, 2021· 31-11-2 vs 31-9SUBR2 · 4:59
- LOSSBellatorBellator 248: Kongo vs. Johnson 2· Oct 10, 2020· Heavyweight· 30-11-2 vs 15-6SDR3 · 5:00
- NCBellatorBellator 226: Bader vs. Kongo· Sep 7, 2019· Heavyweight· 30-10-2 vs 27-5NCR1 · 3:52
- WINBellatorBellator 215: Mitrione vs. Kharitonov· Feb 15, 2019· Heavyweight· 30-10-2 vs 21-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINBellatorBellator 207: Mitrione vs. Bader· Oct 12, 2018· Heavyweight· 29-10-2 vs 12-5KOR1 · 1:08
- WINvs Javy AyalaBellatorBellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo· May 12, 2018· Heavyweight· 28-10-2 vs 10-7TKOR1 · 2:29
- WINBellatorBellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald· May 19, 2017· Heavyweight· 27-10-2 vs 9-1-1SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Oli ThompsonBellatorBellator 172: Thomson vs. Freire· Feb 18, 2017· Heavyweight· 26-10-2 vs 17-10UDR3 · 5:00
- WINBellatorBellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson· Sep 16, 2016· Heavyweight· 25-10-2 vs 10-3MDR3 · 5:00
- WINBellatorBellator 150: Kongo vs. Spartan· Feb 26, 2016· Heavyweight· 24-10-2 vs 8-4SDR3 · 5:00
- WINBellatorBellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov· Jun 26, 2015· Heavyweight· 23-10-2 vs 24-6UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSBellatorBellator 134: British Invasion· Feb 27, 2015· Heavyweight· 22-10-2 vs 15-4SDR3 · 5:00
- WINBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 123· Sep 5, 2014· Heavyweight· 22-9-2 vs 18-10SUBR1 · 3:27
- WINvs Eric SmithBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 120· May 16, 2014· Heavyweight· 21-9-2 vs 6-2TKOR2 · 4:35
- LOSSBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 115· Apr 3, 2014· Heavyweight· 20-9-2 vs 14-0UDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Peter GrahamBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 107· Nov 7, 2013· Heavyweight· 20-8-2 vs 10-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Mark GodbeerBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 102· Oct 3, 2013· Heavyweight· 19-8-2 vs 8-2TKOR2 · 2:04
- LOSSvs Roy NelsonUFCUFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen· Apr 27, 2013· Heavyweight· 18-8-2 vs 19-7TKOR1 · 2:03
- WINvs Shawn JordanUFCUFC 149: Faber vs Barao· Jul 21, 2012· Heavyweight· 18-7-2 vs 13-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Mark HuntUFCUFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson· Feb 26, 2012· Heavyweight· 17-7-2 vs 8-7TKOR1 · 2:11
- WINUFCUFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· Oct 29, 2011· Heavyweight· 17-6-2 vs 5-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Pat BarryUFCUFC Live: Kongo vs Barry· Jun 26, 2011· Heavyweight· 16-6-2 vs 6-3KOTNTKOR1 · 2:39
- DRAWUFCUFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama· Oct 16, 2010· Heavyweight· 15-6-2 vs 10-0-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Live: Vera vs Jones· Mar 21, 2010· Heavyweight· 15-6-1 vs 27-12TKOR3 · 1:16
- LOSSvs Frank MirUFCUFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· Dec 11, 2009· Heavyweight· 14-6-1 vs 13-4SUBR1 · 1:12
- LOSSUFCUFC 99: THE COMEBACK· Jun 13, 2009· Heavyweight· 14-5-1 vs 6-0UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 97: REDEMPTION· Apr 18, 2009· Heavyweight· 14-4-1 vs 8-5TKOR2 · 2:29
- WINUFCUFC 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008· Dec 27, 2008· Heavyweight· 13-4-1 vs 6-4TKOR1 · 4:37
- WINvs Dan EvensenUFCUFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY· Aug 9, 2008· Heavyweight· 12-4-1 vs 10-3TKOR1 · 4:55
- LOSSUFCUFC 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPION· Mar 1, 2008· Heavyweight· 11-4-1 vs 28-13SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 75: CHAMPION VS CHAMPION· Sep 8, 2007· Heavyweight· 11-3-1 vs 22-6-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 70: NATIONS COLLIDE· Apr 21, 2007· Heavyweight· 10-3-1 vs 13-6MDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 64: UNSTOPPABLE· Oct 14, 2006· Heavyweight· 9-3-1 vs 6-0SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral· Aug 25, 2006· Heavyweight· 9-2-1 vs 6-3TKOR1 · 2:51
- WINvs Gilbert AldanaUFCUFC 61: Bitter Rivals· Jul 8, 2006· Heavyweight· 8-2-1 vs 5-2TKOR1 · 4:13
- WINRings Holland· Dec 11, 2005· Heavyweight· 7-2-1 vs 19-14-2TKO
- WINvs Gabor NemethKings of the Ring· Jun 4, 2005· Heavyweight· 6-2-1 vs 4-3TKO
- LOSSvs Gilbert YvelIt's Showtime 10· May 20, 2004· Heavyweight· 5-2-1 vs 28-9-1TKOR2 · 4:42
- WINvs Joop KasteelRings Holland· Apr 4, 2004· Heavyweight· 5-1-1 vs 22-18TKOR1 · 4:31
- WINvs Dave VaderFighting Network RINGS· Sep 27, 2003· 4-1-1 vs 12-6-3DEC
- WINvs Hans NijmanIt's Showtime 8· Jun 8, 2003· Heavyweight· 3-1-1 vs 22-21-1SUBR2 · 0:59
- DRAWvs Michael KnaapIt's Showtime 6· Sep 29, 2002· Heavyweight· 2-1-1 vs 6-0-3DEC
- LOSSvs Rodney GlunderRings Holland· Jun 2, 2002· Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 12-7-3UD
- WINvs Dave van der VeenFighting Network RINGS· Dec 2, 2001· 2-0 vs 4-9TKO
- WINvs Andre TeteFighting Network RINGS· Jun 10, 2001· 1-0 vs 0-4SUB
- WINvs Gregory TonyMT-1: Tony vs. Kongo· Nov 10, 2003· Heavyweight· 1-0TKO
- WINvs Sinisa AndrijasevicKings of the Ring· Mar 6, 2004· Heavyweight· 1-1TKO
- LOSSvs Josip BodrozicKombat Festival 2004· Feb 28, 2004· Heavyweight· 0-1TKO
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1792▼11
- Peak
- 1866Feb 16, 2019
- Rated fights
- 45
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 Ryan Bader at Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2 on Friday, May 6, 2022, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
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.