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Kongo was expected to face [[The Ultimate Fighter 10]] winner [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]] on July 3, 2010, at [[UFC 116]] but a back injury to Kongo has caused the cancellation of the fight.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://riddum.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=716:cheick-kongo-injured-no-confirmation-on-roy-nelson-matchup-nor-ufc-116-return&catid=50:ufc-news&Itemid=122/ |title=Cheick Kongo: injured, no confirmation on Roy Nelson matchup nor UFC 116 return |accessdate=2010-05-02 |publisher=RIDDUM.com |date=2010-05-04}}</ref> |
Kongo was expected to face [[The Ultimate Fighter 10]] winner [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]] on July 3, 2010, at [[UFC 116]] but a back injury to Kongo has caused the cancellation of the fight.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://riddum.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=716:cheick-kongo-injured-no-confirmation-on-roy-nelson-matchup-nor-ufc-116-return&catid=50:ufc-news&Itemid=122/ |title=Cheick Kongo: injured, no confirmation on Roy Nelson matchup nor UFC 116 return |accessdate=2010-05-02 |publisher=RIDDUM.com |date=2010-05-04}}</ref> |
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Kongo's next fight was against undefeated [[Travis Browne]] at [[UFC 120]].<ref>Marrocco, Steven. (2010-07-02) [http://mmajunkie.com/news/19790/heavyweights-cheick-kongo-vs-travis-browne-targeted-for-ufc-120.mma Heavyweights Cheick Kongo vs. Travis Browne targeted for UFC 120]. MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-04.</ref>They fought to a unanimous draw. |
Kongo's next fight was against undefeated [[Travis Browne]] at [[UFC 120]].<ref>Marrocco, Steven. (2010-07-02) [http://mmajunkie.com/news/19790/heavyweights-cheick-kongo-vs-travis-browne-targeted-for-ufc-120.mma Heavyweights Cheick Kongo vs. Travis Browne targeted for UFC 120]. MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-04.</ref>Browne won the first round with aggressive striking. Kongo controlled Browne in the second and third using the clinch, but was docked 1 point for grabbing Browne's shorts several times during the fight. They fought to a unanimous draw. |
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Kongo fought [[Patrick Barry (martial artist)|Pat Barry]] on June 26, 2011 at [[UFC on Versus 4]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22827/pat-barry-vs-cheick-kongo-on-tap-for-ufc-on-versus-4-in-june.mma |title=Pat Barry vs. Cheick Kongo on tap for UFC on Versus 4 in June|publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2011-03-14}}</ref> His fight against Barry became the main event since [[Nate Marquardt]] was not medically cleared for his welterweight debut against [[Rick Story]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://arizona.sbnation.com/2011/6/25/2244264/nate-marquardt-released-from-ufc-cut-scratched-ufc-on-versus-4-live|title=Nate Marquardt Scratched From "UFC On Versus," Released From UFC |accessdate=2011-06-25 |publisher=SB Nation |date=2011-06-25}}</ref> During the bout Kongo was dropped by a looping right hand. Visibly rocked, Kongo got back to his feet but was dropped again seconds later by another hard punch. Despite being dropped twice, Kongo was able to knock Barry out with a hard overhand right to the ear, followed by an uppercut to the chin to secure a win midway through the first round. |
Kongo fought [[Patrick Barry (martial artist)|Pat Barry]] on June 26, 2011 at [[UFC on Versus 4]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22827/pat-barry-vs-cheick-kongo-on-tap-for-ufc-on-versus-4-in-june.mma |title=Pat Barry vs. Cheick Kongo on tap for UFC on Versus 4 in June|publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2011-03-14}}</ref> His fight against Barry became the main event since [[Nate Marquardt]] was not medically cleared for his welterweight debut against [[Rick Story]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://arizona.sbnation.com/2011/6/25/2244264/nate-marquardt-released-from-ufc-cut-scratched-ufc-on-versus-4-live|title=Nate Marquardt Scratched From "UFC On Versus," Released From UFC |accessdate=2011-06-25 |publisher=SB Nation |date=2011-06-25}}</ref> During the bout Kongo was dropped by a looping right hand. Visibly rocked, Kongo got back to his feet but was dropped again seconds later by another hard punch. Despite being dropped twice, Kongo was able to knock Barry out with a hard overhand right to the ear, followed by an uppercut to the chin to secure a win midway through the first round. |
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| Born | Cheick Guillaume Ouedraogo May 17, 1975 Paris, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 229 lb (104 kg; 16 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight (265 lb) |
| Reach | 82 in (208 cm) |
| Style | Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Savate and Greco-Roman Wrestling |
| Fighting out of | Paris, France |
| Team | Wolfslair MMA Academy |
| Trainer | Anthony McGann |
| Years active | 2001–present (MMA) |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 12 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 26 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Last updated on: October 17, 2010 | |
Cheick Guillaume Ouedraogo[1] (born May 17, 1975), more commonly known as Cheick Kongo, is a professional French heavyweight mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently trains with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and formerly Michael Bisping at the Wolfslair MMA Academy, and holds notable wins over Mirko Filipović, Paul Buentello, Antoni Hardonk, Matt Mitrione, and Pat Barry. He is also the only fighter to have ever gone to a decision with former heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez. Kongo is ranked the 10th best heavyweight in the world by ESPN.
Early life
Born to a Burkinabé father and a Congolese mother with his brother, Ben Millard, Kongo began training in martial arts when he was 5 years old, learning Kendo and Karate. As he grew older, he began to expand his repertoire and trained in Muay Thai, kickboxing and Greco-Roman wrestling. At age 19, he learned of Pencak Silat, an Indonesian martial art, and was coached by Charles Joussot, Franck Roppers and his brother Ben.[2] He's also a cousin of rugby star Fulgence Ouedraogo, the French back-rower. Cheick is also a columnist for the French MMA magazine, Top Fight.
Mixed martial arts career
On June 10, 2001, Kongo began his professional career by knocking out Doog Ward. Kongo then followed up that win with a TKO over Dave van der Veen. He then lost his third professional MMA fight to Rodney Faverus by decision. He faced Gilbert Yvel on May 20, losing for the second time in his career when he tapped to strikes in the second round. He trained with Anderson Silva and Wanderlei Silva in the early days of Pride Fighting Championships.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Kongo 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 at UFC 64. Then, Kongo defeated Assuerio Silva by majority decision at UFC 70. At UFC 75 on September 8, 2007, he defeated Mirko Filipović by unanimous decision. He fought against Heath Herring at UFC 82, losing by split decision. At UFC 87 he fought against UFC newcomer Dan "The Viking" Evensen, whom he defeated by first-round TKO.
Kongo fought at UFC 92 on December 27, 2008 where he beat former Cage Rage British Heavyweight champion Mustapha Al Turk by TKO. Kongo dropped Al Turk with two right hands. Then fired on a vicious ground and pound attack, Kongo pounced on Al Turk with elbows and punches, opening up a big cut above the eye.[3] Referee Steve Mazzagatti stopped the fight after 4:37 of the first round.[3] In his next fight he then defeated Antoni Hardonk at UFC 97[4] by second-round TKO.
Kongo replaced Heath Herring on three weeks notice at UFC 99 to face the up-and-coming Cain Velasquez in the co-main event. It had been rumored that if he was to defeat Velasquez, Kongo would earn a title shot against the winner of the UFC 100 Heavyweight Championship between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir. This was not to be, as Kongo lost to Velasquez by unanimous decision in a one-sided affair. He did however, manage to drop Velasquez on two occasions with straight punches. To this date, Kongo is the only fighter to have fought Cain Velasquez to a judge's decision.
Kongo next faced Frank Mir at UFC 107. During the pre-fight talk, Mir stated that Kongo had no ground game and that he felt he was a better striker, so at the weigh ins Cheick Kongo turned his back to Mir, to be disrespectful. Mir won the fight by a submission. After connecting with a left overhand punch that dropped Kongo, Mir finished him with a guillotine choke, rendering Kongo unconscious just 72 seconds into the first round.[5]
Kongo defeated Paul Buentello on March 21, 2010 at UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones by submission due to elbows.[6]
Kongo was expected to face The Ultimate Fighter 10 winner Roy Nelson on July 3, 2010, at UFC 116 but a back injury to Kongo has caused the cancellation of the fight.[7]
Kongo's next fight was against undefeated Travis Browne at UFC 120.[8]Browne won the first round with aggressive striking. Kongo controlled Browne in the second and third using the clinch, but was docked 1 point for grabbing Browne's shorts several times during the fight. They fought to a unanimous draw.
Kongo fought Pat Barry on June 26, 2011 at UFC on Versus 4.[9] His fight against Barry became the main event since Nate Marquardt was not medically cleared for his welterweight debut against Rick Story.[10] During the bout Kongo was dropped by a looping right hand. Visibly rocked, Kongo got back to his feet but was dropped again seconds later by another hard punch. Despite being dropped twice, Kongo was able to knock Barry out with a hard overhand right to the ear, followed by an uppercut to the chin to secure a win midway through the first round.
Kongo faced Matt Mitrione on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137.[11] Kongo dominated throughout the fight, thus winning a unanimous decision.
Kongo faced Mark Hunt on February 26, 2012 at UFC 144 in Japan.[12] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
Championships and achievements
Kickboxing
- 2005 World Champion Federation King of the Rings
- 2005 King of Colosseum tournament champion
- 2005 Rings World champion
- 2004 King of the Ring Heavyweight champion
- 2004 Muay Thai World champion
- 2003 Intercontinental Muay Thai champion
- 2002 Rings European champion
- 2001 Rings European Vice champion
- European Savate champion
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts record
| 25 matches | 17 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 1 |
| By submission | 3 | 2 |
| By decision | 4 | 4 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 17–7–2 | Mark Hunt | TKO (punches) | UFC 144 | February 26, 2012 | 1 | 2:11 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | 17–6–2 | Matt Mitrione | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 137 | October 29, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 16–6–2 | Pat Barry | KO (punch) | UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry | June 26, 2011 | 1 | 2:39 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | Knockout of the Night. |
| Draw | 15–6–2 | Travis Browne | Draw (unanimous) | UFC 120 | October 16, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | Kongo had a point deducted for holding onto Browne's shorts. |
| Win | 15–6–1 | Paul Buentello | Submission (elbows to the body) | UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones | March 21, 2010 | 3 | 1:16 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| Loss | 14–6–1 | Frank Mir | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 107 | December 12, 2009 | 1 | 1:12 | Memphis, Tennessee, United States | |
| Loss | 14–5–1 | Cain Velasquez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 99 | June 13, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Cologne, Germany | |
| Win | 14–4–1 | Antoni Hardonk | TKO (punches) | UFC 97 | April 18, 2009 | 2 | 2:29 | Montreal, Quebec | |
| Win | 13–4–1 | Mustapha Al Turk | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC 92 | December 27, 2008 | 1 | 4:37 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 12–4–1 | Dan Evensen | TKO (punches) | UFC 87 | August 9, 2008 | 1 | 4:55 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
| Loss | 11–4–1 | Heath Herring | Decision (split) | UFC 82 | March 1, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 11–3–1 | Mirko Filipović | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 75 | September 8, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
| Win | 10–3–1 | Assuerio Silva | Decision (majority) | UFC 70 | April 21, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Manchester, England | |
| Loss | 9–3–1 | Carmelo Marrero | Decision (split) | UFC 64 | October 14, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–2–1 | Christian Wellisch | TKO (knee) | UFC 62 | August 26, 2006 | 1 | 2:51 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–2–1 | Gilbert Aldana | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC 61 | July 8, 2006 | 1 | 4:13 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–2–1 | Dave Dalgliesh | TKO (punches) | RINGS Holland: Men of Honor | December 11, 2005 | 2 | Utrecht City, Utrecht | ||
| Win | 6–2–1 | Gabor Nemeth | KO (punches) | King of the Ring | June 4, 2005 | 2 | Zagreb, Croatia | ||
| Loss | 5–2–1 | Gilbert Yvel | Submission (punches) | It's Showtime 2004 Amsterdam | May 20, 2004 | 2 | 4:40 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Win | 5–1–1 | Joop Kasteel | KO (punch) | RINGS Holland: World's Greatest | April 4, 2004 | 1 | 4:31 | Utrecht City, Utrecht | |
| Win | 4–1–1 | Dave Vader | Decision (unanimous) | RINGS Holland: The Untouchables | September 27, 2003 | 3 | 2:00 | Utrecht City, Utrecht | |
| Win | 3–1–1 | Hans Nijman | Submission (armbar) | It's Showtime 2003 Amsterdam | June 8, 2003 | 2 | 0:59 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Draw | 2–1–1 | Michael Knaap | Draw | It's Showtime – As Usual / Battle Time | September 29, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | Haarlem, North Holland | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Rodney Faverus | Decision (unanimous) | RINGS Holland: Saved by the Bell | June 2, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Win | 2–0 | Dave van der Veen | TKO (flying knees) | RINGS Holland: Some Like It Hard | December 2, 2001 | 2 | 1:25 | Utrecht City, Utrecht | |
| Win | 1–0 | André Tete | Submission (heel hook) | RINGS Holland: No Guts, No Glory | June 10, 2001 | 1 | 3:20 | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Kickboxing record
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21 wins (12 KO's), 2 losses
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See also
References
- ^ "UFC 61 Results" (PDF). Boxing.nv.gov. 2006-07-08. Retrieved 2006-07-08.
- ^ English – Cheick Kongo. Team-kongo.over-blog.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-04.
- ^ a b UFC 92 Play-by-Play
- ^ The Huffington Post – UK News and Opinion. Mma.fanhouse.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-04.
- ^ "Penn Dominates, Finishes Sanchez at UFC 107". SHERDOG.com. 2009-12-12. Retrieved 2010-04-12.
- ^ "Cheick Kongo vs Paul Buentello booked for UFC on Versus 1". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
- ^ "Cheick Kongo: injured, no confirmation on Roy Nelson matchup nor UFC 116 return". RIDDUM.com. 2010-05-04. Retrieved 2010-05-02.
- ^ Marrocco, Steven. (2010-07-02) Heavyweights Cheick Kongo vs. Travis Browne targeted for UFC 120. MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved on 2011-08-04.
- ^ "Pat Barry vs. Cheick Kongo on tap for UFC on Versus 4 in June". mmajunkie.com. 2011-03-14.
- ^ "Nate Marquardt Scratched From "UFC On Versus," Released From UFC". SB Nation. 2011-06-25. Retrieved 2011-06-25.
- ^ "UFC 137: Cheick Kongo vs Matt Mitrione fight booked for Oct. 29 in Las Vegas". mmamania.com. 2011-07-14.
- ^ "Chieck Kongo vs. Mark Hunt Verbally Agreed to for UFC 144 in Japan". mmaweekly.com. 2011-11-20.
External links
- 1975 births
- Living people
- French kickboxers
- Heavyweight kickboxers
- French mixed martial artists of Black African descent
- Heavyweight mixed martial artists
- French practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- French Muay Thai practitioners
- French savateurs
- French people of Burkinabé descent
- French people of Democratic Republic of the Congo descent
- Sportspeople from Paris