Head-to-head
Cain Velasquez vs. Cheick Kongo
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
6'1" · 77" · Orthodox
Height · Reach · Stance
6'4" · 82" · Orthodox
The numbers
Career rates, side by side.
Full-career UFC rates — the longer bar has the better of each pair.
12-3-0
Record (pro · UFC)
11-6-1
8
Wins vs .500+ opponents
5
6.48
Sig. strikes landed / min
3.51
2.4
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
1.43
57.6%
Striking accuracy
58.2%
57.6%
Striking defense
54.5%
4.59
Takedowns / 15 min
2.2
42.0%
Takedown accuracy
63.2%
75.0%
Takedown defense
53.3%
0.41
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.28
60.4%
Control time
35.7%
83.3%
Finish rate
63.6%
7:24
Avg fight time
9:04
The shape of the fight
Profiles, overlaid.
Percentiles against UFC veterans — plus whether these two have ever shared an opponent, or a cage.
Profiles overlaid (percentile vs UFC veterans)
■ Cain Velasquez ■ Cheick Kongo
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2009-06-13 — W for Cain Velasquez · Decision - Unanimous R3
| Common opponent | Velasquez | Kongo |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Browne | W 2016 | D 2010 |