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Gilbert Yvel Cheick Kongo
Gilbert Yvel
41-16-1

RD2 4:42

KO/TKO

Punches

karate black beltkendo black belt
Cheick Kongo
31-12-2

Fight: Yvel vs. Kongo

NetherlandsIt's Showtime 10: Yvel vs. Kongo
20MAYTHU'0412:00 AM
Heavyweight• main event• 2 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

The Hurricane

The Darkness

Forms

LWWLD
WWWDL

Nationality

NetherlandsNetherlands

FranceFrance

Age

(1976-06-30) 50

51(1975-05-17)

Weight

(102+ kg) 225+ lbs

225+ lbs (102+ kg)

Height

(188 cm) 6′2″

6′4″ (194 cm)

Reach

(196 cm) 6′5″

7′0″ (213 cm)

Gym

Vos Gym Amsterdam

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

41

35 KO/TKO - 61%
6 submission - 11%
0 decision - 0%

31

33% - 14 KO/TKO
12% - 5 submission
28% - 12 decision

Losses

(3 DQ) 16

4 KO/TKO - 7%
3 submission - 5%
6 decision - 11%

12

7% - 3 KO/TKO
2% - 1 submission
19% - 8 decision

Past Opponents

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21 Nov2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:22
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Tough Is Not Enough 2008
05 Oct2008Sub(Toe Hold) RD10:53
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(4-1)
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Gentleman Fight Night 5
24 May2008KO/TKO(Punch) RD20:02
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Hakim Goram
(4-1)
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It's Showtime 24: K-1 Holland 2007
23 Jun2007KO/TKO RD1
Japan
Akira Shoji
(14-15-5)
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Pride 34: Kamikaze
08 Apr2007KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:04
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Rodney Glunder
(22-11-3)
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2 Hot 2 Handle: Pride And Honour
12 Nov2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:38
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(5-3)
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Cage Rage 17 - Ultimate Challenge
01 Jul2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:30
Russia
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(13-10)
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Pride Total Elimination Absolute
05 May2006KO/TKO(Punch) RD14:55
Netherlands
Valentijn Overeem
(27-24)
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It's Showtime 13: Schrijber vs. Manhoef
12 Jun2005Sub(Armbar) RD14:30
Japan
Ikuhisa Minowa
(28-20-8)
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03 Apr2005Sub(Toe Hold) RD11:10
Finland
Atte Backman
(5-2)
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Fight Festival 12
13 Nov2004Disqualification(Attacked Referee) RD10:35
France
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(5-1-1)
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It's Showtime 10: Yvel vs. Kongo
20 May2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD24:42
Spain
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(3-0-1)
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05 Dec2003Draw(Unanimous) RD1
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Jeremy Horn
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23 Jun2002Decision(Unanimous) RD320:00
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Bob Schrijber
(18-11-1)
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17 Mar2002KO/TKO(Broken Nose)
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(1-1)
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11 Nov2001Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD12:45
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(11-1)
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Pride 16: Beasts From the East
24 Sep2001Disqualification(Eye Poke) RD17:27
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Pride 14: Clash of the Titans
27 May2001Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:52
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Carlos Barreto
(11-3)
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18 Mar2001KO/TKO(Double Flying Knee) RD12:20
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09 Dec2000Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
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(13-3)
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Pride 11: Battle of the Rising Sun
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27 Aug2000KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD10:28
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Vitor Belfort
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Pride 9
04 Jun2000Decision(Unanimous) RD320:00
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(32-10-3)
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20 Apr2000KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:13
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Brian Dunn
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05 Mar2000KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:21
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22 Dec1999KO/TKO(Cut) RD11:17
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(23-16-1)
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27 Nov1999KO/TKO(Flying Knee) RD11:43
Brazil
Fabio Piamonte
(1-0)
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World Vale Tudo Championship 9: Battle Of The Titans
27 Sep1999KO/TKO(Strikes) RD12:28
Japan
Tsuyoshi Kosaka
(28-20-1)
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19 Aug1999Decision(Technical Decision) RD18:17
Netherlands
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(10-8)
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Rings Holland: The Kings Of The Magic Ring
20 Jun1999KO/TKO(Punches) RD24:45
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(27-18-1)
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Rings Japan: Rise 2
23 Apr1999KO/TKO(Cut) RD14:58
USA
Todd Medina
(2-3)
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WVC - World Vale Tudo Championship
20 Mar1999KO/TKO(Knee) RD10:10
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(0-1)
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Rings Holland: Judgement Day
07 Feb1999KO/TKO(Flying Knee) RD11:59
United Kingdom
Lee Hasdell
(5-6-1)
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24 Oct1998KO/TKO(Cut)
Russia
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(0-0)
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20 Jul1998KO/TKO(Knee) RD12:28
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Valentijn Overeem
(9-3)
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07 Jun1998KO/TKO(Shoulder Injury) RD10:38
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23 May1998Disqualification(Biting) RD14:49
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12 Apr1998KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:15
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yvel vs. Kongo

  • Which event are Cheick Kongo and Gilbert Yvel fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in It's Showtime 10: Yvel vs. Kongo.

  • How many rounds is the Cheick Kongo vs. Gilbert Yvel?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 2-round IS fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Cheick Kongo vs. Gilbert Yvel?

    The fight is organized by the It's Showtime (IS).

  • When is the Cheick Kongo vs. Gilbert Yvel fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on May 20, 2004