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UFC 193 Free Fight: Mark Hunt vs Cheick Kongo
UFC Fight Night Japan Free Fight: Roy Nelson vs Cheick Kongo
Bellator 139: Cheick Kongo Dominates Alexander Volkov For UD Win
By FCF Staff
Cheick Kongo added another victory to his resume in dominant fashion at Bellator 139, as the UFC vet cruised to a win over Alexander Volkov.
Volkov had no answers for the takedowns and top game of Kongo,… Read More
Bellator 139 Weigh-In Results: Alexander Volkov And Cheick Kongo Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 139, which will be hosted by the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas on Friday.
In the main event, UFC veteran Cheick Kongo will battle former Bellator heavyweight champ, Alexander… Read More
Bellator Announces Cheick Kongo to Battle Alexander Volkov Next
By FCF Staff
Bellator 139 has received a compelling heavyweight fight, as the promotion has announced that Cheick Kongo will battle former champ, Alexander Volkov. The upcoming card will take place June 26th at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane.… Read More
Report: Bellator’s “King Mo” Lawal Moving up to Face Heavyweight Cheick Kongo
By FCF Staff
“King Mo” Lawal has competed at heavyweight before, and it looks like the accomplished wrestler and Bellator fighter is about to do so again.
Lawal, who is the former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champ, has reportedly agreed to fight… Read More
Bellator 123: Pat Curran-Patricio “Pitbull” II, Cheick Kongo-Lavar Johnson Confirmed, “King Mo” Lawal and Bobby Lashley set to Compete
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced, that as expected, it’s September 5th card in Uncasville, Connecticut will feature Pat Curran versus Patricio Freire II. In addition, the promotion has announced that “King Mo” Lawal, Cheick Kongo, Lavar Johnson and… Read More
Bellator 115: Champion Vitaly Minakov and Cheick Kongo Lead Way in Pay
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll for Bellator’s April 4th card in Reno, and headliners Vitaly Minakov and Cheick Kongo led the way.
The heavyweight champ Minakov took home $35,000 for the bout, which… Read More
Bellator 115: Vitaly Minakov Outscores Cheick Kongo
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s Bellator 115 card in Reno, Nevada, which saw heavyweight champ Vitaly Minakov outscore Cheick Kongo for the unanimous decision win.
With the victory, Minakov extended his record to 14-0, while Kongo’s… Read More
Bellator 115 Weigh-in Results: Vitaly Minakov and Cheick Kongo Ready for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are weigh-in results for tomorrow’s Bellator 115 card in Reno, Nevada, which will see heavyweight champ Vitaly Minakov battle Cheick Kongo in the main event.
The card lost two bouts today, as Andrey Koreshkov was forced… Read More
Cheick Kongo Booked to Fight Mark Godbeer in Bellator Debut
By FCF Staff
Bellator announced during it’s latest event last night in Uncasville that UFC vet Cheick Kongo will make his promotional debut versus Mark Godbeer on September 27th, The bout is expected to be part of Bellator’s Ninth Season… Read More
Bellator Signs Cheick Kongo, UFC Vet to Compete in Upcoming Tourney
By FCF Staff
Bellator MMA has added another UFC vet and established fighter to its roster, as the promotion has announced that Cheick Kongo has signed with the Viacom property. The news comes several weeks after premature reports surfaced stating… Read More
Cheick Kongo Says New Deal With UFC Possible: “On Very Good Terms” With Promotion
By FCF Staff
Although earlier in the week it was widely reported that Cheick Kongo’s seven year run with the UFC has likely concluded, the French heavyweight has issued a statement on Facebook, which leaves the door open to a… Read More
Report: Cheick Kongo Not Expected to Return to UFC
By FCF Staff
After an 18 fight and near seven year long run in the UFC, Cheick Kongo’s next bout will likely not take place in the Octagon. The French heavyweight was KO’d by Roy Nelson in the first round… Read More
Media Watch: Big Nog Wants Cheick Kongo
By Michael Hatamoto
PRIDE legend Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira would like to fight French striker Cheick Kongo in Rio de Janeiro on October 13.
The fight would be a homecoming for Big Nog, and would have Kongo clearly fighting in hostile… Read More
Cheick Kongo vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Added to UFC 149
By FCF Staff
Shortly removed from the news that UFC featherwieght champ Jose Aldo will not compete at the upcoming July 21st, UFC 149, it’s been announced today that the Calgary bound card will see Cheick Kongo fight Antonio Rodrigo… Read More
Nick Diaz , BJ Penn and Cheick Kongo Among Top Earners at UFC 137
By FCF Staff
As one would expect, main event competitors Nick Diaz and BJ Penn were the top earners at this weekend’s UFC 137 card in Las Vegas, according to figures released to FCF by the Nevada State Athletic Commission… Read More
Bellator 115: Minakov-Kongo Heavyweight Title Fight Set
By FCF Staff
After winning Bellator’s last heavyweight tournament, UFC veteran Cheick Kongo will challenge the promotion’s champion Vitaly Minakov on April 4th. The bout will headline Bellator 115, which will be hosted by Nevada’s Reno Events Center.
Kongo (20-8-2)… Read More