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Cheick Kongo

Heavyweight Division

28-8-2 (W-L-D)

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UFC Spotlight

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 02: (L-R) Francis Ngannou of Cameroon punches Alistair Overeem of The Netherlands in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 218 event inside Little Caesars Arena on December 02, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa
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Top Knockouts | Heavyweight

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27: Cheick Kongo (R) of France sits against the cage as Roy Nelson (L) approaches in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa
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KO of the Week: Roy Nelson vs. Cheick Kongo

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27: Roy Nelson sits on the side of the octagon in celebration of his win by knockout against Cheick Kongo of France in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (
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KO of the Week: Roy Nelson vs Cheick Kongo

SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26: (R-L) Mark Hunt kicks Cheick Kongo during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mark Hunt; Cheick Kon
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KO of the Week: Hunt vs. Kongo

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27: Roy Nelson celebrates his win by knockout against Cheick Kongo of France in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC V
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KO of the Week: Nelson vs. Kongo

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 27: (L-R) Cheick Kongo of France and Roy Nelson shakes hands after Nelson won by knockout in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC
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Roy Nelson vs. Cheick Kongo UFC 159

SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26: (L-R) Benson Henderson kicks Frankie Edgar during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Frankie Ed
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UFC 144 Highlights

SAITAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 26: (R-L) Mark Hunt kicks Cheick Kongo during the UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena on February 26, 2012 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mark Hunt; Cheick Kon
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UFC 144: Mark Hunt Post-Fight Interview

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UFC on FOX: Who Wins?

UFC commentator Joe Rogan answers questions from the fans before the UFC 122 weigh-in at the Kšnig Pilsener Arena on November 12, 2010 in Oberhausen, Germany. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Joe Rogan breaks down UFC 137

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UFC 137 Cheick Kongo Post-Fight Interview

Dias at UFC 137 Press Conference (L-R) Mirko Cro Cop, Cheick Kongo, BJ Penn, UFC President Dana White, Nick Diaz, Matt Mitrione and Roy Nelson
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UFC 137 Pre-fight Press Conference

Stats

Striking accuracy 58% 58%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
574
Sig. Strikes Attempted
987
Takedown Accuracy 63% 63%

Takedown Accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
38
3.51
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
1.63
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
2.20
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.28
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
55
%
Sig. Str. Defense
53
%
Takedown Defense
0.37
Knockdown Avg
09:05
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
213 (37%)
Clinch
216 (38%)
Ground
145 (25%)

Sig. Str. by target

44% 253 Head 27% 153 Body 29% 168 Leg

Win by Method

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

athlete record

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Paris, France
Age
48
Height
76.00
Weight
237.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 8, 2006