Result
Heath HerringDecision - Split
MethodDecision - Split
Round1
Time00:05:00
Elo swing+9Heath Herring (1656 → 1665)
UFC 82 : SILVA VS HENDERSON
Heath Herring vs Cheick Kongo
DateMar 1, 2008
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueNationwide Arena
BroadcastESPN+
W
The Texas Crazy Horse | 28-16-0Heath Herring
L
31-12-2Cheick Kongo
Heath Herring vs Cheick Kongo
Method :Decision - Split
Round :1
Time :00:05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Heath Herring
Elo1622Solid
3Y trend1634 → 1622
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:05:00
MethodDecision - Split
Cheick Kongo
Elo1750Great
3Y trend1744 → 1750
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Heath Herring won this fight by Decision - Split in round 1 at 00:05:00. Heath Herring led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Heath Herring and Cheick Kongo across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Heath HerringCheick Kongo
Elo edge
Heath Herring1622-12 last move
Cheick Kongo1750-10 last move
Recorded fight totals
Heath HerringvsCheick Kongo
Sig. strikes
57vs45
Total strikes
100vs93
Takedowns
3vs5
Rev.
2vs1
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Heath Herringsubmission leads 46% of wins
Cheick KongoKO/TKO leads 48% of wins
Common opponents
Antônio Rodrigo NogueiraHeath Herring: loss · Decision · Jul 7, 2007Cheick Kongo: cancelled · Jul 21, 2012
Mirko FilipovićHeath Herring: loss · Kick to the Body & Punches · Jun 8, 2003Cheick Kongo: win · Decision · Sep 8, 2007
Round stats
Heath Herring vs Cheick Kongo is a completed Heavyweight fight from UFC 82 : SILVA VS HENDERSON. Heath Herring defeated Cheick Kongo by Decision - Split in round 1 at 00:05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Heath Herring vs Cheick Kongo quick answers
Who won Heath Herring vs Cheick Kongo?
Heath Herring won Heath Herring vs Cheick Kongo by Decision - Split in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Heath Herring vs Cheick Kongo on?
Heath Herring vs Cheick Kongo is listed on UFC 82 : SILVA VS HENDERSON.
What are the records for Heath Herring vs Cheick Kongo?
Heath Herring enters with a 28-16-0 record and Cheick Kongo enters with a 31-12-2 record.
What division is Heath Herring vs Cheick Kongo?
Heath Herring vs Cheick Kongo is listed as a Heavyweight fight.
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