Best fights of Cheick Kongo
Over 21 years as a professional, Cheick Kongo has compiled a 31-12-2 (19) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Cheick Kongo defeats Vitaly Minakov in their 2nd fight
On February 16, 2019 Cheick Kongo faced Vitaly Minakov in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Kongo was 43 years old with a record of 29-10-2, and Minakov was 34 with a record of 21-0. Kongo was on a 7-fight winning streak and Minakov was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Kongo won via unanimous decision.
2. Cheick Kongo defeats Mirko Cro Cop
On September 8, 2007 Cheick Kongo faced Mirko Cro Cop in a heavyweight bout. Kongo was 32 years old with a record of 10-3-1, and Cop was 32 with a record of 22-5-2. Kongo was coming off a win, while Cop was coming off a loss. Kongo won via unanimous decision.
3. Cheick Kongo submits Sergei Kharitonov
On August 20, 2021 Cheick Kongo faced Sergei Kharitonov in a heavyweight bout. Kongo was 46 years old with a record of 30-11-2, and Kharitonov was 41 with a record of 31-8. Kongo was coming off a loss, while Kharitonov was coming off a win. Kongo submitted Sergei Kharitonov via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
4. Cheick Kongo defeats Matt Mitrione
On October 29, 2011 Cheick Kongo faced Matt Mitrione. Kongo was 36 years old with a record of 16-6-2, and Mitrione was 33 with a record of 5-0. Kongo was coming off a win and Mitrione was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Kongo won via unanimous decision.
5. Cheick Kongo defeats Alexander Volkov
On June 26, 2015 Cheick Kongo faced Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight bout. Kongo was 40 years old with a record of 22-10-2, and Volkov was 26 with a record of 24-5. Both Kongo and Volkov were coming off a loss. Kongo won via unanimous decision.
6. Cheick Kongo defeats Tony Johnson
On September 16, 2016 Cheick Kongo faced Tony Johnson in a heavyweight bout. Kongo was 41 years old with a record of 24-10-2, and Johnson was 30 with a record of 10-2. Kongo was on a 2-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kongo won via majority decision.
7. Cheick Kongo loses to Heath Herring via split decision
On March 1, 2008 Cheick Kongo faced Heath Herring in a heavyweight bout. Kongo was 32 years old with a record of 11-3-1, and Herring was 29 with a record of 27-13. Kongo was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Herring was coming off a loss. Kongo lost via split decision. Went the distance with Herring.
8. Cheick Kongo loses to Ryan Bader in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 6, 2022 Cheick Kongo fought Ryan Bader for the Bellator heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Kongo was 46 years old with a record of 31-11-2, and Bader was 38 with a record of 29-7. Both Kongo and Bader were coming off a win. Kongo lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Bader.
9. Cheick Kongo loses to Muhammed Lawal via split decision
On February 27, 2015 Cheick Kongo faced Muhammed Lawal in a heavyweight bout. Kongo was 39 years old with a record of 22-9-2, and Lawal was 34 with a record of 14-4. Both Kongo and Lawal were on a 2-fight winning streak. Kongo lost via split decision. Went the distance with Lawal.
10. Cheick Kongo defeats Shawn Jordan
On July 21, 2012 Cheick Kongo faced Shawn Jordan. Kongo was 37 years old with a record of 17-7-2, and Jordan was 27 with a record of 13-3. Kongo was coming off a loss, while Jordan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kongo won via unanimous decision.