Cheick Kongo

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	17
Record:	27-7-2
Summary:	training since 5 years old, focus and dedication

Fighter Info

From:	Paris France
Age:	37
Height:	6' 4" ( 193 cm )
Weight:	240 lb ( 109 kg )

Media

See all the action from the UFC's triumphant return to Japan all over again with the UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson replay.

Feb 27, 2012
A stoic Mark Hunt discusses his knockout of Cheick Kongo, and makes a surprising request for his next fight.

Feb 26, 2012 :30
UFC 144 weigh in at the Saitama Super Arena on February 25, 2012 in Saitama, Japan. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Feb 25, 2012
UFC® 144 Edgar vs Henderson live on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan

Feb 25, 2012

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

925

58% Successful

532

Types of Successful Strikes

532

37% Standing

35% Clinch

27%

199

188

145

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

67% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Mark Hunt	UFC® 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Feb 25, 2012	10	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Feb 25, 2012	5	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	44	2	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Matt Mitrione	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	21	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Cheick Kongo	UFC® LIVE: KONGO vs BARRY Jun 26, 2011	10	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Pat Barry	UFC® LIVE: KONGO vs BARRY Jun 26, 2011	8	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Draw	Cheick Kongo	UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama Oct 16, 2010	58	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Draw	Travis Browne	UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama Oct 16, 2010	22	2	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Cheick Kongo	UFC® on Versus: VERA vs JONES Mar 21, 2010	53	9	0	2	R3 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Paul Buentello	UFC® on Versus: VERA vs JONES Mar 21, 2010	3	0	0	0	R3 Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Frank Mir	UFC® 107: PENN vs SANCHEZ Dec 12, 2009	2	0	1	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 107: PENN vs SANCHEZ Dec 12, 2009	0	0	0	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Cain Velasquez	UFC® 99: THE COMEBACK Jun 13, 2009	29	7	2	11	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 99: THE COMEBACK Jun 13, 2009	21	1	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 97: REDEMPTION Apr 18, 2009	53	2	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Antoni Hardonk	UFC® 97: REDEMPTION Apr 18, 2009	9	0	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008 Dec 27, 2008	34	1	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Mostapha Al Turk	UFC® 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008 Dec 27, 2008	4	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 87: SEEK AND DESTROY Aug 9, 2008	23	2	0	1	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Dan Evensen	UFC® 87: SEEK AND DESTROY Aug 9, 2008	2	0	2	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Heath Herring	UFC® 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPION Mar 1, 2008	57	3	0	3	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
Loss	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPION Mar 1, 2008	45	5	0	5	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch

Win	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 75: CHAMPION VS CHAMPION Sep 8, 2007	63	1	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Mirko Cro Cop	UFC® 75: CHAMPION VS CHAMPION Sep 8, 2007	15	1	0	2	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 70: NATIONS COLLIDE Apr 21, 2007	64	0	1	0	R3 Decision - Majority	Ways To Watch
Win	Assuerio Silva	UFC® 70: NATIONS COLLIDE Apr 21, 2007	13	6	0	5	R3 Decision - Majority	Ways To Watch

Loss	Carmelo Marrero	UFC® 64: UNSTOPPABLE Oct 14, 2006	16	6	0	5	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
Loss	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 64: UNSTOPPABLE Oct 14, 2006	18	0	2	2	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch

Win	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 62: LIDDELL VS. SOBRAL Aug 26, 2006	17	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Christian Wellisch	UFC® 62: LIDDELL VS. SOBRAL Aug 26, 2006	0	1	1	2	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Cheick Kongo	UFC® 61: Bitter Rivals Jul 8, 2006	24	1	0	0	R1 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage	Ways To Watch
Win	Gilbert Aldana	UFC® 61: Bitter Rivals Jul 8, 2006	6	2	0	2	R1 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage	Ways To Watch
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Biography

Training: I’m training as usual. Every morning, it's between cycling, running or swimming for one hour at 6 in morning. Two hours later I lift weights for almost 2 hours. Three hours later I work some skills for 2.5 hours, and at night, meditation for one hour.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training when I was 5 years old and now I am at the peak of my career, it's my time!

What ranks and titles have you held? 2005 World Champion Federation King of the Rings

Do you have any heroes? My mother and my older brother

What is your favorite technique? To use whatever is necessary to defeat my opponent. I have several techniques.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's an honor for me as it's the "place to be"!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Two years of college in France.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a commercial agent for a French brand.