Heavyweight Bout
Cheick Kongo
- Record
- 11-6-1
- Stance
- Orthodox
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Reach
- 82"
- Weight
- 240 lbs.
- Born
- May 17, 1975
Career snapshot
- Fights
- 18
- Minutes
- 163.4
- Knockdowns
- 4
- Sig. accuracy
- 58.2%
- Sig. landed / 15
- 52.7
- Absorbed / 15
- —
- TD accuracy
- 63.2%
- TD defense
- —
- Sub attempts
- 3
- Control / 15
- 5:21
Where this career sits
- SLpM
- 3.51
- KD / 15
- 0.37
- CTRL / 15
- 5:21
Sig. strikes landed per minute
50th percentile
12 peers
Knockdowns per 15 minutes
58th percentile
12 peers
Control time per 15 minutes
75th percentile
12 peers
CTRL / 15 leads this profile at the 75th percentile of 240 lbs peers (5:21). The path in this sample runs through control time.
SLpM is significant strikes landed per minute. KD/15 is knockdowns per 15 minutes. CTRL/15 is control time per 15 minutes. Each rate uses career totals when the rollup has no per-minute column. Peers are the 12 240 lbs fighters with at least 10 minutes on the career offense rollup. The roster has no active flag and no gender column, so everyone listed at this weight is included.
Striking
Offense
- Head44.1%
- Body26.7%
- Leg29.3%
- Distance37.1%
- Clinch37.6%
- Ground25.3%
Defense
- Head44.9%
- Body37.6%
- Leg17.5%
- Distance38.0%
- Clinch14.1%
- Ground47.9%
Grappling
For
Against
Round striking
Average significant strikes for each round number in the UFC sample.
Offense
Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Defense
Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Round grappling
Average takedowns and control time for each round number.
Offense
Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Average control time in that round.
- Control
Defense
Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
By round
The same averages as the charts, in a table.
| Round | Fights | Sig. | Acc. | Abs. | Str. def | TD | TD acc | TD faced | TD def | Ctrl | Ctrl against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 18 | 13.7/22.6 | 60.7% | 5.8/13.1 | 55.7% | 0.6/0.8 | 78.2% | 0.8/1.7 | 53.3% | 1:11 | 1:18 |
| R2 | 10 | 19/34.6 | 54.9% | 7.4/15.8 | 53.2% | 0.9/1.3 | 69.2% | 0.8/1.4 | 42.9% | 1:42 | 1:39 |
| R3 | 9 | 15.2/26 | 58.5% | 6.2/13.4 | 53.7% | 0.4/1.2 | 36.1% | 0.7/1.8 | 62.5% | 2:14 | 1:15 |
Leg kicks
Landed and attempted leg kicks from the round rows, summed by round number. Share is of significant strikes in that same sample. Defense is the opponent’s leg strikes in the same round. Per 15 divides the leg-kick total by career minutes.
- Landed / att
- 168/218
- Accuracy
- 77.1%
- Share of sig.
- 29.3%
- Per round
- 4.5
- Per 15
- 15.4
- Leg defense
- 10.9%
Summed for each round number.
- Landed
- Attempted
| Round | Sample | Landed | Att | Acc | Share | Against | Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 18 | 86 | 110 | 78.2% | 34.8% | 26/29 | 10.3% |
| R2 | 10 | 54 | 70 | 77.1% | 28.4% | 9/11 | 18.2% |
| R3 | 9 | 28 | 38 | 73.7% | 20.4% | 6/6 | 0.0% |
By fight
| Fight | Leg | Acc | Against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy NelsonUFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen · Apr 27, 2013 | 2/2 | 100.0% | 0/0 |
| Shawn JordanUFC 149: Faber vs Barao · Jul 21, 2012 | 4/4 | 100.0% | 6/6 |
| Mark HuntUFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson · Feb 25, 2012 | 1/3 | 33.3% | 2/2 |
| Matt MitrioneUFC 137: Penn vs Diaz · Oct 29, 2011 | 14/23 | 60.9% | 4/4 |
| Pat BarryUFC Live: Kongo vs Barry · Jun 26, 2011 | 5/7 | 71.4% | 2/2 |
| Travis BrowneUFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama · Oct 16, 2010 | 32/40 | 80.0% | 7/9 |
| Paul BuentelloUFC Live: Vera vs Jones · Mar 21, 2010 | 9/13 | 69.2% | 0/0 |
| Frank MirUFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez · Dec 12, 2009 | 0/0 | — | 0/0 |
Takedowns by round
Career takedown attempts and landed, summed for each round number. Rounds with shots stay bright. Rounds with no shots are muted. Faced is the opponent’s attempts in that round.
Only rounds where this fighter shot a takedown. Landed sits against attempts.
- Landed
- Attempted
| Round | Sample | TD | Acc | Faced | TD def | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 18 | 11/14 | 78.6% | 14/30 | 53.3% | Shots |
| R2 | 10 | 9/13 | 69.2% | 8/14 | 42.9% | Shots |
| R3 | 9 | 4/11 | 36.4% | 6/16 | 62.5% | Shots |
Fight log
Result and method stay on the list. Significant strikes, takedowns, and control are filled in for and against when the round rows or the recent-fight view have them. Open a bout for its rounds.
Loss vs Roy Nelson
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:03
UFC 159: Jones vs SonnenApr 27, 2013
KD 0
Sig 4/6 for · 2/5 against
TD 0/0 for · 0/0 against
Ctrl 0:00 for · 1:11 against
Targets head 0 · body 2 · leg 2
Against head 2 · body 0 · leg 0
Position distance 2 · clinch 2 · ground 0
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Shawn Jordan
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
UFC 149: Faber vs BaraoJul 21, 2012
KD 0
Sig 38/56 for · 15/41 against
TD 0/2 for · 0/5 against
Ctrl 6:03 for · 5:57 against
Targets head 13 · body 21 · leg 4
Against head 6 · body 3 · leg 6
Position distance 12 · clinch 26 · ground 0
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Loss vs Mark Hunt
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:11
UFC 144: Edgar vs HendersonFeb 25, 2012
KD 0
Sig 5/12 for · 10/16 against
TD 0/0 for · 0/0 against
Ctrl 0:07 for · 0:18 against
Targets head 2 · body 2 · leg 1
Against head 8 · body 0 · leg 2
Position distance 4 · clinch 1 · ground 0
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Matt Mitrione
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
UFC 137: Penn vs DiazOct 29, 2011
KD 0
Sig 44/126 for · 21/55 against
TD 2/2 for · 0/0 against
Ctrl 5:30 for · 0:01 against
Targets head 23 · body 7 · leg 14
Against head 15 · body 2 · leg 4
Position distance 26 · clinch 6 · ground 12
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Pat Barry
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:39
UFC Live: Kongo vs BarryJun 26, 2011
KD 1
Sig 10/16 for · 8/16 against
TD 0/2 for · 0/1 against
Ctrl 0:01 for · 0:09 against
Targets head 5 · body 0 · leg 5
Against head 6 · body 0 · leg 2
Position distance 8 · clinch 0 · ground 2
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
D/D vs Travis Browne
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
UFC 120: Bisping vs AkiyamaOct 16, 2010
KD 0
Sig 58/109 for · 22/75 against
TD 0/2 for · 2/3 against
Ctrl 4:27 for · 1:11 against
Targets head 19 · body 7 · leg 32
Against head 7 · body 8 · leg 7
Position distance 31 · clinch 27 · ground 0
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Paul Buentello
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 1:16
UFC Live: Vera vs JonesMar 21, 2010
KD 0
Sig 53/94 for · 3/29 against
TD 9/9 for · 0/0 against
Ctrl 8:29 for · 0:00 against
Targets head 25 · body 19 · leg 9
Against head 3 · body 0 · leg 0
Position distance 10 · clinch 17 · ground 26
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Loss vs Frank Mir
Submission · Round 1 · 1:12
UFC 107: Penn vs SanchezDec 12, 2009
KD 0
Sig 0/4 for · 2/5 against
TD 0/0 for · 0/0 against
Ctrl 0:23 for · 0:06 against
Targets head 0 · body 0 · leg 0
Against head 2 · body 0 · leg 0
Position distance 0 · clinch 0 · ground 0
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Loss vs Cain Velasquez
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
UFC 99: The ComebackJun 13, 2009
KD 0
Sig 21/34 for · 29/53 against
TD 1/3 for · 7/10 against
Ctrl 0:51 for · 12:58 against
Targets head 11 · body 8 · leg 2
Against head 23 · body 6 · leg 0
Position distance 8 · clinch 9 · ground 4
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Antoni Hardonk
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 2:29
UFC 97: RedemptionApr 18, 2009
KD 0
Sig 53/84 for · 9/20 against
TD 2/3 for · 0/0 against
Ctrl 5:00 for · 0:00 against
Targets head 24 · body 9 · leg 20
Against head 1 · body 2 · leg 6
Position distance 16 · clinch 13 · ground 24
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Mostapha Al-Turk
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:37
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008Dec 27, 2008
KD 1
Sig 34/44 for · 4/9 against
TD 1/1 for · 0/7 against
Ctrl 1:17 for · 1:33 against
Targets head 23 · body 2 · leg 9
Against head 0 · body 1 · leg 3
Position distance 6 · clinch 6 · ground 22
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Dan Evensen
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:55
UFC 87: Seek And DestroyAug 9, 2008
KD 1
Sig 23/34 for · 2/9 against
TD 2/2 for · 0/0 against
Ctrl 3:50 for · 0:00 against
Targets head 9 · body 3 · leg 11
Against head 0 · body 2 · leg 0
Position distance 6 · clinch 5 · ground 12
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Loss vs Heath Herring
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
UFC 82: Pride of a ChampionMar 1, 2008
KD 0
Sig 45/60 for · 57/80 against
TD 5/5 for · 3/4 against
Ctrl 8:17 for · 5:50 against
Targets head 17 · body 16 · leg 12
Against head 9 · body 46 · leg 2
Position distance 4 · clinch 11 · ground 30
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Mirko Filipovic
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
UFC 75: Champion vs ChampionSep 8, 2007
KD 0
Sig 63/103 for · 15/33 against
TD 1/4 for · 1/1 against
Ctrl 6:34 for · 2:05 against
Targets head 11 · body 26 · leg 26
Against head 8 · body 5 · leg 2
Position distance 26 · clinch 31 · ground 6
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Assuerio Silva
Decision - Majority · Round 3 · 5:00
UFC 70: Nations CollideApr 21, 2007
KD 0
Sig 64/113 for · 13/24 against
TD 0/0 for · 6/12 against
Ctrl 2:58 for · 7:11 against
Targets head 40 · body 16 · leg 8
Against head 4 · body 2 · leg 7
Position distance 37 · clinch 23 · ground 4
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Loss vs Carmelo Marrero
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
UFC 64: UnstoppableOct 14, 2006
KD 0
Sig 18/42 for · 16/31 against
TD 0/2 for · 6/10 against
Ctrl 2:44 for · 9:03 against
Targets head 4 · body 4 · leg 10
Against head 6 · body 10 · leg 0
Position distance 13 · clinch 5 · ground 0
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Christian Wellisch
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:51
UFC 62: Liddell vs SobralAug 26, 2006
KD 1
Sig 17/22 for · 0/5 against
TD 0/0 for · 1/4 against
Ctrl 1:19 for · 0:43 against
Targets head 12 · body 4 · leg 1
Against head 0 · body 0 · leg 0
Position distance 3 · clinch 14 · ground 0
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against
Win vs Gilbert Aldana
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Round 1 · 4:13
UFC 61: Bitter RivalsJul 8, 2006
KD 0
Sig 24/28 for · 6/8 against
TD 1/1 for · 2/3 against
Ctrl 0:30 for · 2:54 against
Targets head 15 · body 7 · leg 2
Against head 5 · body 1 · leg 0
Position distance 1 · clinch 20 · ground 3
Rounds in this fight
Significant strikes Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Takedowns Landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Landed
- Attempted
Control Average control time in that round.
- Control
Strikes absorbed Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Takedowns faced Opponent landed and attempted, averaged for that round.
- Absorbed
- Faced
Control conceded Average time the opponent controlled that round.
- Control against