Antoni Hardonk vs Cheick Kongo

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At a glance

1Key stats ledof 7 compared4
4-4UFC record11-6-1
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
913ELO rating: Kongo leads1,008
0Win streak: Level0
WWWLLLast 5 (old → new)WWLWL
100.0%Finish rate: Hardonk leads63.6%
78"Reach: Kongo leads82"
6' 4"Height: Level6' 4"
50 yrsAge51 yrs
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
21.8Sig. strikes / fight: Kongo leads31.9
0.0Takedowns / fight: Kongo leads1.3

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They have met once

0Kongo leads the series1
  1. Kongo wonKO/TKO · R2UFC 97: Redemption · Apr 18, 2009

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How they win share of UFC wins

HardonkKO
KongoKODEC
4 (100.0%)KO/TKO: Kongo leads7 (63.6%)
0 (0.0%)Submission: Level0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)Decision: Kongo leads4 (36.4%)

Common opponents (2)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

174Sig. strikes landed: Kongo leads574
61.5%Strike accuracy: Hardonk leads58.2%
3Knockdowns: Kongo leads4
90Head strikes: Kongo leads253
37Body strikes: Kongo leads153
47Leg strikes: Kongo leads168

Grappling career totals

0Takedowns landed: Kongo leads24
0.0%Takedown accuracy: Kongo leads63.2%
2:24Control time: Kongo leads58:20
3Sub. attempts: Level3
1Reversals: Kongo leads3

Career UFC bouts

8Fights: Kongo leads18
4Wins: Kongo leads11
4Losses: Hardonk leads6
0Draws1
4Finishes: Kongo leads7
50.0%Win rate: Kongo leads61.1%
3Best win streak: Level3
1,029Peak ELO: Kongo leads1,113
153Days / fight: Kongo leads146
245 lbs.Weight240 lbs.

Antoni Hardonk vs Cheick Kongo: Matchup Breakdown

Antoni Hardonk is 4-4 in the Heavyweight division with a 50.0% win rate. Cheick Kongo is 11-6-1 at Heavyweight, winning 61.1% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Cheick Kongo leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 97: Redemption on Apr 18, 2009, won by Cheick Kongo by KO/TKO in round 2.

Cheick Kongo holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,008 to 913. Career peaks are 1,029 for Antoni Hardonk and 1,113 for Cheick Kongo. Antoni Hardonk has 4 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 4 victories, a 100.0% finish rate. Cheick Kongo has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 63.6% of the time.

Antoni Hardonk stands 6' 4" with a reach of 78" and fights orthodox. Cheick Kongo is 6' 4" with a reach of 82", orthodox. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Cheick Kongo. Antoni Hardonk is 50, Cheick Kongo is 51.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Antoni Hardonk has landed 174 significant strikes at 61.5% accuracy with 0 takedowns and 2:24 of control time. Cheick Kongo has landed 574 at 58.2% with 24 takedowns and 58:20 of control.

They share 2 common opponents: Pat Barry, Frank Mir.

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Have Antoni Hardonk and Cheick Kongo fought before?

Yes. Antoni Hardonk and Cheick Kongo have fought once in the UFC. Cheick Kongo won by KO/TKO at UFC 97: Redemption on April 18, 2009.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Antoni Hardonk or Cheick Kongo?

Cheick Kongo has more UFC wins: 11 to 4. Antoni Hardonk's UFC record is 4-4; Cheick Kongo's is 11-6-1.

KO/TKO wins: Antoni Hardonk 4, Cheick Kongo 7. Submission wins: Antoni Hardonk 0, Cheick Kongo 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Antoni Hardonk or Cheick Kongo?

Antoni Hardonk and Cheick Kongo are the same height: 6'4". Cheick Kongo has the longer reach: 82 inches to 78.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.