Cheick Kongo
MMA Fighter

Cheick Kongo Net Worth

Cheick Kongo is a French heavyweight MMA fighter and kickboxer who has a net worth of $1 million. Born in Paris in 1975, Kongo is known for his career in both the UFC and Bellator MMA. He won UFC's annual Knockout of the Year award in 2011 for his performance against Pat Barry.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 17, 1975
Birth Place Paris, France
Age 48 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $1 million (2024)

Cheick Kongo, a renowned MMA Fighter hailing from France, has an estimated net worth of $1 million as of 2024. With a successful career in mixed martial arts, Kongo has gained recognition and admiration for his skills and achievements in the sport. Born in Paris, he has competed in various organizations, including Bellator MMA and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Throughout his career, Kongo has showcased his impressive fighting abilities, earning him both fame and financial success. With his net worth steadily increasing, he continues to leave a lasting impact on the MMA world.

About

French heavyweight MMA fighter and kickboxer who is known for his career in both the UFC and Bellator MMA. He won UFC's annual Knockout of the Year award in 2011 for his performance against Pat Barry.

Before Fame

He began training martial arts at age 5, beginning with Kendo and Karate. He moved on to kickboxing and Muay Thai at age 16.

Trivia

He won the Bellator Season 9 heavyweight tournament championship in 2013. He subsequently lost his bout for the Bellator heavyweight championship in 2014 to then-champ Vitaly Minakov.

Family Life

His mother is of Congolese descent, while his father is of Burkinabé ethnicity.

Associated With

He defeated Matt Mitrione by unanimous decision at UFC 137 in October 2011.

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