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Cheick Kongo Michael Knaap
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Cheick Kongo
31-12-2

RD2 5:00

Draw

Unanimous

Michael Knaap
18-24-3

Fight: Kongo vs. Knaap

NetherlandsIt's Showtime 6: As Usual
29SEPSUN'0212:00 AM
Heavyweight• main card• 2 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

The Darkness

Hammer

Forms

--WWL
WWWWW

Nationality

FranceFrance

NetherlandsNetherlands

Age

(1975-05-17) 51

42(1984-02-27)

Weight

(102+ kg) 225+ lbs

225+ lbs (102+ kg)

Height

(194 cm) 6′4″

6′2″ (188 cm)

Reach

(213 cm) 7′0″

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Gym

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

31

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

18 (1 DQ)

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

Losses

12

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

24

2% - 1 KO/TKO
24% - 10 submission
31% - 13 decision

Past Opponents

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USA
Ryan Bader
(29-7)
i
Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2
06 May2022Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Russia
Sergei Kharitonov
(31-8)
i
Bellator 265: Kongo vs. Kharitonov
20 Aug2021Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD24:59
USA
Tim Johnson
(14-6)
i
Bellator 248: Kongo vs. Johnson 2
10 Oct2020Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Ryan Bader
(27-5)
i
Bellator 226: Bader vs. Kongo
08 Sep2019No Contest(Eye Poke) RD13:52
Russia
Vitaly Minakov
(21-0)
i
Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley
17 Feb2019Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Tim Johnson
(12-4)
i
Bellator 208: Fedor vs. Sonnen
14 Oct2018KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:08
USA
Javy Ayala
(10-6)
i
Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo
13 May2018KO/TKO(Punch) RD12:29
Brazil
Augusto Sakai
(9-0-1)
i
Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald
20 May2017Decision(Split) RD35:00
United Kingdom
Oli Thompson
(17-9)
i
Bellator 172: Thomson vs. Pitbull
19 Feb2017Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Tony Johnson Jr.
(10-2)
i
Bellator 161: Kongo vs. Johnson
17 Sep2016Decision(Majority) RD35:00
Brazil
Vinicius Queiroz
(8-3)
i
Bellator 150: Kongo vs. Queiroz
27 Feb2016Decision(Split) RD35:00
Russia
Alexander Volkov
(24-5)
i
Bellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov
27 Jun2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Muhammed Lawal
(14-4)
i
Bellator 134: Newton vs. McGeary
28 Feb2015Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Lavar Johnson
(18-9)
i
Bellator 123: Curran vs. Pitbull 2
06 Sep2014Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD13:27
USA
Eric Smith
(6-1)
i
Bellator 120: Rampage vs. King Mo
18 May2014KO/TKO(Punches & Knees) RD24:35
Russia
Vitaly Minakov
(13-0)
i
Bellator 115: Minakov vs. Kongo
05 Apr2014Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Australia
Peter Graham
(10-5)
i
Bellator 107: Kongo vs. Graham
09 Nov2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
United Kingdom
Mark Godbeer
(8-1)
i
Bellator 102: Kongo vs. Godbeer
05 Oct2013KO/TKO(Knees and Punches) RD22:04
USA
Roy Nelson
(18-7)
i
UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen
28 Apr2013KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:03
USA
Shawn Jordan
(15-3)
i
UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao
22 Jul2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
New Zealand
Mark Hunt
(7-7)
i
UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson
26 Feb2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:11
USA
Matt Mitrione
(5-0)
i
UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz
30 Oct2011Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Pat Barry
(6-2)
i
UFC on Versus 4: Barry vs. Kongo
27 Jun2011KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:39
USA
Travis Browne
(10-0)
i
UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama
16 Oct2010Draw(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Paul Buentello
(27-11)
i
UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs Jones
21 Mar2010Sub(Elbows to the Body) RD31:16
USA
Frank Mir
(12-4)
i
UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez
12 Dec2009Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD11:12
USA
Cain Velasquez
(5-0)
i
UFC 99: The Comeback
13 Jun2009Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Netherlands
Antoni Hardonk
(8-4)
i
UFC 97: Redemption
18 Apr2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:29
United Kingdom
Mostapha Al Turk
(6-3)
i
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
27 Dec2008KO/TKO(Elbows and Punches) RD14:37
Norway
Dan Evensen
(10-2)
i
UFC 87: Seek and Destroy
09 Aug2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:55
USA
Heath Herring
(27-13)
i
UFC 82: Pride of a Champion
01 Mar2008Decision(Split) RD35:00
Croatia
Mirko Filipović
(22-5-2)
i
UFC 75: Champion vs Champion
08 Sep2007Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Assuério Silva
(13-5)
i
UFC 70: Nations Collide
21 Apr2007Decision(Majority) RD35:00
USA
Carmelo Marrero
(5-0)
i
UFC 64: Unstoppable
14 Oct2006Decision(Split) RD35:00
Hungary
Christian Wellisch
(6-2)
i
UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral
26 Aug2006KO/TKO(Knee) RD12:51
USA
Gilbert Aldana
(5-1)
i
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals
08 Jul2006KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD14:13
Netherlands
Dave Dalgliesh
(19-13-2)
i
Rings Holland: Men Of Honor
11 Dec2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD2
Hungary
Gabor Nemeth
(4-2)
i
Kings Of The Ring: Mission Impossible
04 Jun2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD2
Netherlands
Gilbert Yvel
(27-9-1)
i
It's Showtime 10: Yvel vs. Kongo
20 May2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD24:42
Netherlands
Joop Kasteel
(22-17)
i
Rings Holland: The World's Greatest
04 Apr2004KO/TKO(Punch) RD14:31
Netherlands
Dave Vader
(12-5-3)
i
Rings Holland - The Untouchables
27 Sep2003Decision(Unanimous) RD3
Netherlands
Hans Nijman
(22-20)
i
It's Showtime 8: Dick Vrij's Revenge
08 Jun2003Sub(Armbar) RD20:59
Netherlands
Michael Knaap
(6-0-2)
i
It's Showtime 6: As Usual
29 Sep2002Draw(Unanimous) RD25:00
Netherlands
Rodney Glunder
(11-7-3)
i
Rings Holland: Saved By The Bell
02 Jun2002Decision(Unanimous) RD25:00
Netherlands
Dave van der Veen
(4-8)
i
Rings Holland - Some Like It Hard
02 Dec2001KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:25
Mozambique
Andre Tete
(0-3)
i
Rings Holland - No Guts, No Glory
10 Jun2001Sub(Heel Hook) RD13:20

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kongo vs. Knaap

  • Which event are Cheick Kongo and Michael Knaap fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in It's Showtime 6: As Usual.

  • How many rounds is the Cheick Kongo vs. Michael Knaap?

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

  • Which organization is hosting the Cheick Kongo vs. Michael Knaap?

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

  • When is the Cheick Kongo vs. Michael Knaap fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on September 29, 2002