Cheick Kongo
Kongo, 46, is the oldest active fighter on the Bellator roster.
Kongo, 46, can become the oldest first-time champion of a major MMA organization with a title win.
Kongo, at 44, became the oldest fighter to compete in a Bellator championship bout when he fought for the heavyweight title at Bellator 226 in September 2019. He’ll break his own record at the event.
Kongo competes in his 18th Bellator heavyweight bout, the most appearances in divisional history.
Kongo’s 13 victories in Bellator heavyweight competition are most in divisional history.
Kongo’s six stoppage victories in Bellator heavyweight competition are tied for second-most in divisional history behind Tyrell Fortune (nine).
Kongo’s four knockout victories in Bellator heavyweight competition are tied for third most in divisional history behind Fortune (eight) and Vitaly Minakov (five).
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