Cheick Kongo
Record: 16 - 6 (2 DRAWS)
Height: 6'4" (194cm)
Weight: 234 lbs
Age: 38
Camp: Wolfslair MMA Academy
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Cheick "Unstoppable" Kongo (born May 17, 1975 in Paris, France) is a professional French heavyweight mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently trains with Quinton Jackson and Michael Bisping.

Kongo was 7-2-1 when he entered the UFC to fight Gilbert Aldana at UFC 61, whom he beat by TKO due to a doctor stoppage. Kongo followed up with a win over UFC newcomer Christian Wellisch by KO due to a knee strike, before losing to UFC newcomer Carmelo Marrero "The Fury" at UFC 64. Then, Kongo defeated Assuerio Silva by majority decision at UFC 70. At UFC 75 on September 8, 2007, he defeated Mirko Filipovic "Cro Cop" by unanimous decision. He fought against Heath Herring at UFC 82, losing by split decision. At UFC 87 he fought against Dan Evensen, whom he defeated by first-round TKO.

His most recent fight was at UFC 92 on December 27, 2008 where he beat Mustapha Al Turk by TKO. Kongo dropped Al Turk with two right hands. Kongo pounced on Al Turk with elbows and punches, opening up a big cut above the eye. Referee Steve Mazzagatti stopped the fight after 4:37 of the first round.

Career Statistics:
Knockout Wins:  4   (17%) Knockout Losses:  0   (0%)
TKO Wins:  6   (25%) TKO Losses:  1   (04%)
Submission Wins:  3   (13%) Submission Losses:  1   (04%)
Decision Wins:  3   (13%) Decision Losses:  4   (17%)
Draws: 2 No Contests: 0
Career Fights:
Opponent Method Event Date Rnd
Win Pat Barry Knockout UFC Live 4: Kongo vs. Barry Jun. 26, 2011 1
Draw Travis Browne Draw UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama Oct. 16, 2010 3
Win Paul Buentello Submission UFC Live 1: Vera vs. Jones Mar. 21, 2010 3
Loss Frank Mir Technical Submission UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez Dec. 12, 2009 1
Loss Cain Velasquez Unanimous Decision UFC 99: The Comeback Jun. 13, 2009 3
Win Antoni Hardonk Technical Knockout UFC 97: Redemption Apr. 18, 2009 2
Win Mostapha Al-Turk Technical Knockout UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 Dec. 27, 2008 1
Win Dan Evensen Technical Knockout UFC 87: Seek and Destroy Aug. 09, 2008 1
Loss Heath Herring Split Decision UFC 82: Pride of a Champion Mar. 01, 2008 3
Win Mirko Filipovic Unanimous Decision UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion Sep. 08, 2007 3
Win Assuerio Silva Decision UFC 70: Nations Collide Apr. 21, 2007 3
Loss Carmelo Marrero Split Decision UFC 64: Unstoppable Oct. 14, 2006 3
Win Christian Wellisch Knockout UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral Aug. 26, 2006 1
Win Gilbert Aldana Technical Knockout UFC 61: Bitter Rivals Jul. 08, 2006 1
Win Dave Dalgliesh Technical Knockout Rings Holland: Men of Honor Dec. 11, 2005 2
Win Gabor Nemeth Knockout KOTR: King of the Ring Jun. 04, 2005 2
Loss Gilbert Yvel Technical Knockout It's Showtime: Amsterdam Arena May. 20, 2004 2
Win Joop Kasteel Knockout Rings Holland: World's Greatest Apr. 04, 2004 1
Win Dave Vader Unanimous Decision Rings Holland: The Untouchables Sep. 27, 2003 3
Win Hans Nijman Submission It's Showtime: Amsterdam Arena Jun. 08, 2003 2
Draw Michael Knaap Draw It's Showtime: As Usual Sep. 29, 2002 2
Loss Rodney Glunder Unanimous Decision Rings Holland: Saved by the Bell Jun. 02, 2002 2
Win Dave van der Veen Technical Knockout Rings Holland: Some Like It Hard Dec. 02, 2001 2
Win Andre Tete Submission Rings Holland: No Guts, No Glory Jun. 10, 2001 1
Total Fights: 24   |   Record: 16 - 6 (2 DRAWS)
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