Cheick Kongo vs. Tony Johnson to Headline Bellator 161 on Sept. 16
A heavyweight showdown pitting Cheick Kongo against Tony Johnson will headline Bellator 161 in Cedar Park, Texas, on Sept. 16.
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Kongo, 41, is 6-2 since signing with Bellator MMA after a lengthy stint with the UFC in 2013. He enters the matchup with Johnson on the strength of back-to-back triumphs over Vinicious Kappke de Queiroz and Alexander Volkov. The Paris native is 24-10-2 over the course of his career with notable triumphs against the likes of Shawn Jordan, Matt Mitrione, Pat Barry and Mirko Filipovic.
Meanwhile, the 30-year-old Johnson has established himself as a talent to watch in the Bellator heavyweight division. He has won six of his last seven bouts, including triumphs over Volkov and Raphael Butler with the California-based promotion. Johnson also owns wins against Derrick Lewis and Tim Sylvia during his 12-bout professional tenure.
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