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Vitaly Minakov vs. Cheick Kongo

Main Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA

Cheick Kongo defeats Vitaly Minakov via 3 Round Decision

Cheick "The Darkness" Kongo
Vitaly Minakov

Kongo
Decision
Round 3

Cheick Kongo Vitaly Minakov

"The Darkness"

29-10-2   Pro Record At Fight   21-0-0
Climbed to 30-10-2   Record After Fight   Fell to 21-1
+380 (Moderate Underdog)   Betting Odds   -230 (Moderate Favorite)
France   Nationality   Russia
Widnes, England   Fighting out of   Bryansk, Bryansk Oblast, Russia
43 years, 8 months, 4 weeks, 2 days   Age at Fight   34 years, 1 week, 3 days
236.0 lbs (107.0 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   240.5 lbs (109.1 kgs)
6'4" (194cm)   Height   6'3" (191cm)
84.0" (213cm)   Reach   76.0" (193cm)
Quoniam Gym   Gym   Fight Nights Team
Bellator 216
  • Bout Information
  • Event: Bellator 216: MVP vs. Daley
  • Date: Saturday 02.16.2019 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Leon Roberts
  • Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 10 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: John McCarthy, Mauro Ranallo
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: John McCarthy
  • Minakov Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Kongo Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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Minakov vs. Kongo Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 875  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
Minakov
84%
Kongo
16%

Event Discussion

freemoneyforall
freemoneyforall

02.17.2019 | 6:34 PM ET

I thought all three top fights were bad decisions
rappinpapsoda
rappinpapsoda

02.17.2019 | 7:14 PM ET

Nelson fight too?
freemoneyforall
freemoneyforall

02.17.2019 | 9:00 PM ET

I think Nelson fight could've gone to nelson but I bet money on him so im biased

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