Fighter details| Name | Cheick Kongo (Men) |
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| Date of birth | May 17, 1975 (51 years old) |
| Weight class | Heavyweight |
| Organization | Bellator |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioCheick Kongo – General Profile
Cheick Kongo is a French professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer competing in the heavyweight division. Born on May 17, 1975, in Paris, France, he is known for his long-standing career in major MMA organizations.
MMA Career
Kongo competed in the UFC, where he faced numerous top heavyweight contenders over an extended tenure. He later continued his career in Bellator MMA, maintaining a presence in high-level heavyweight competition.
Fighting Style
He utilizes a striking-based approach built on kickboxing fundamentals, complemented by clinch work and defensive grappling. His style emphasizes physical strength, distance control, and experience in stand-up exchanges.
Combat Sports Background
Kongo has an extensive background in kickboxing, karate, and Muay Thai, competing in striking disciplines before transitioning to MMA. His experience across multiple striking arts forms the foundation of his fighting style.
Career Highlights
His career includes victories over notable heavyweight opponents and long-term competition in major MMA promotions, reflecting durability and consistency at a high level.
Legacy
Kongo is recognized as one of the prominent European heavyweights of his era, known for longevity and sustained competition against elite opposition.
Fights
18
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 39.13% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Giga Chikadze Ninja | 15-6 |
| Calvin Kattar The Boston Finisher | 23-10 |
| Manuel Torres El Loco | 17-3 |
| Rafael Fiziev Ataman | 13-5 |
| Ciryl Gane Bon Gamin | 13-2 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Alexey Oleynik The Boa Constrictor | 61-18 |
| Carlo Prater Neo | 35-25 |
| Qileng Aori Mongolian Murderer | 26-13 |
| Andre Fili Touchy | 25-13 |
| Marcos Antonio Santana Marcao Bad Face | 23-10 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Juliana Miller Killer | 4-4 |
| Melissa Gatto | 9-3 |
| Alexia Thainara Burguesinha | 14-1 |
| Rafa Garcia Gifted | 19-4 |
| Ramon Taveras The Savage | 10-4 |
| Caol Uno | 34-23 |
| Frankie Edgar The Answer | 24-11 |
| Michael Morales | 19-0 |
| Yair Rodriguez El Pantera | 20-5 |
| Conor McGregor Notorious | 22-6 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem The Demolition Man | 47-19 |
| Alexander Volkov Drago | 40-11 |
| Ben Rothwell | 39-14 |
| Josh Barnett The Warmaster | 35-8 |
| Andrei Arlovski The Pit Bull | 34-24 |
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