Christian M'Pumbu
Congolese mixed martial arts fighter
Christian M'Pumbu (born June 2, 1977) is a French-Congolese professional mixed martial artist . He was the inaugural Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion .
Background
M'Pumbu was born in Kinshasa , Zaire (now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo ). He currently resides in France.[ 2]
Mixed martial arts career
M'Pumbu with Russian President Vladimir Putin , 23 August 2018
M'Pumbu made his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) debut in 2004. He has fought primarily in Europe for various promotions including KSW and M-1 Global . He is currently a member of Team France in M-1 Mixfight .
Before his debut in the United States, M'Pumbu amassed a record of 15 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw.[ 2] A notable win from this period is over Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight contender Stefan Struve .
Bellator Fighting Championships
M'Pumbu made his U.S. MMA debut on March 26, 2011, at Bellator 38 .[ 2] He faced Chris Davis in the opening round of the Light Heavyweight tournament and won the fight via TKO in the third round. In the semi-finals he defeated Tim Carpenter via TKO in the first round. M'Pumbu would go on to defeat Rich Hale via TKO in the third round at the finals of the season 4 tournament, becoming the inaugural Bellator Light Heavyweight champion. He was unofficially dubbed the first African born mixed martial artist to hold a title in a major MMA organization.
On October 22, 2011, at Bellator 55 , M'Pumbu lost a non-title fight against Travis Wiuff via unanimous decision. On February 28, 2013, at Bellator 91 M'Pumbu faced Bellator 2012 Summer Series Light Heavyweight tournament winner Attila Vegh in his first title defense and lost via unanimous decision.
On September 13, 2013, at Bellator 99 , M'Pumbu was expected to face UFC veteran Vladimir Matyushenko . M'Pumbu pulled out of the fight with a hand injury and was replaced with Houston Alexander .
M'Pumbu faced Quinton Jackson in the opening round of Bellator's Season 10 Light Heavyweight tournament in the main event at Bellator 110 on February 28, 2014. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round, the first knockout loss of his career.
M'Pumbu made his Middleweight debut against Kendall Grove on October 3, 2014, at Bellator 127 .[ 3] He lost the fight via submission in the second round.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
33 matches
21 wins
11 losses
By knockout
9
3
By submission
8
2
By decision
3
6
By disqualification
1
0
Draws
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
21–11–1
Stanislav Klybik
KO (head kick)
League S-70 - Plotforma S-70: 2018
August 22, 2018
1
4:45
Sochi , Russia
Loss
21–10–1
Mikhail Ragozin
Decision (unanimous)
RCC 2: Battles in the Cage
February 24, 2018
3
5:00
Chelyabinsk , Russia
Loss
21–9–1
Ivan Shtyrkov
Decision (unanimous)
RCC 1: Battles in the Cage
November 11, 2017
3
5:00
Yekaterinburg , Russia
Win
21–8–1
Sergio Souza
DQ (punches after stoppage)
Magnum Fighting Championship 1
April 8, 2017
1
0:40
Rome, Italy
Win
20–8–1
Sebastien Huot Marchand
TKO (arm injury)
ADW: Road to Abu Dhabi 3
August 12, 2016
2
2:12
Bangkok, Thailand
Loss
19–8–1
Denis Stojnic
TKO (punches)
HIT Fighting Championship 2
May 28, 2016
2
1:36
Zurich, Switzerland
For the HIT Heavyweight Championship.
Win
19–7–1
Ramis Teregulov
KO (punch)
World Warriors Fighting Championship: CE 4
September 19, 2015
2
3:37
Paris, France
Loss
18–7–1
Kendall Grove
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Bellator 127
October 3, 2014
2
4:14
Temecula, California , United States
Middleweight debut. Bellator Middleweight title eliminator.
Loss
18–6–1
Quinton Jackson
KO (punches)
Bellator 110
February 28, 2014
1
4:34
Uncasville, Connecticut , United States
Bellator Season 10 Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Loss
18–5–1
Attila Végh
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 91
February 28, 2013
5
5:00
Rio Rancho, New Mexico , United States
Lost the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship .
Loss
18–4–1
Travis Wiuff
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 55
October 22, 2011
3
5:00
Yuma, Arizona , United States
Non-title bout
Win
18–3–1
Rich Hale
TKO (punches)
Bellator 45
May 21, 2011
3
4:17
Lake Charles, Louisiana , United States
Bellator Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament Final. Won the inaugural Bellator Light Heavyweight World Championship .
Win
17–3–1
Tim Carpenter
TKO (punches)
Bellator 42
April 23, 2011
1
2:08
Concho, Oklahoma , United States
Bellator Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win
16–3–1
Chris Davis
TKO (punches)
Bellator 38
March 26, 2011
3
3:34
Tunica, Mississippi , United States
Bellator Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss
15–3–1
Yoshiyuki Nakanishi
Decision (split)
Deep: 47 Impact
April 17, 2010
2
5:00
Tokyo, Japan
DEEP Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win
15–2–1
Yuji Sakuragi
TKO (punches)
Deep: 46 Impact
February 28, 2010
1
2:29
Tokyo, Japan
DEEP Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win
14–2–1
Hideto Tatsumi
TKO (punches)
M-1 Challenge 18: Netherlands Day One
August 15, 2009
2
4:53
Hilversum , Netherlands
Win
13–2–1
Krzysztof Kulak
Decision (unanimous)
Multi Boxes: 1er Gala International
June 26, 2009
2
5:00
Paris, France
Win
12–2–1
Enoc Solves Torres
Submission (armbar)
M-1 Challenge 14: Japan
April 29, 2009
1
4:59
Tokyo, Japan
Draw
11–2–1
Leonardo Nascimento Lucio
Draw
100% fight 1
January 10, 2009
3
5:00
Paris, France
Win
11–2
Marcus Vanttinen
Submission (rear-naked choke)
M-1 Challenge 10: Finland
November 26, 2008
1
2:15
Helsinki , Finland
Loss
10–2
Jan Błachowicz
Submission (armbar)
KSW Extra
September 13, 2008
2
3:12
Dąbrowa Górnicza , Poland
Win
10–1
Barry Guerin
TKO (punches)
M-1 Challenge 5: Japan
July 17, 2008
1
0:32
Tokyo, Japan
Loss
9–1
Fabio Fernandes
Decision (unanimous)
Fite Selektor
March 13, 2008
2
5:00
Dubai City , United Arab Emirates
Win
9–0
Denis Sobolev
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Star of Peresvit
December 7, 2007
1
1:20
Kyiv , Ukraine
Star of Peresvit Openweight Tournament Final
Win
8–0
Stefan Struve
Submission (D'arce choke)
Star of Peresvit
December 7, 2007
1
2:05
Kyiv , Ukraine
Star of Peresvit Openweight Tournament Semifinal
Win
7–0
Aleksey Gonchar
Decision
Star of Peresvit
December 7, 2007
2
5:00
Kyiv , Ukraine
Star of Peresvit Openweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win
6–0
Sergey Mukhamedshin
Submission (guillotine choke)
M-1 MFC: International Mix Fight
March 17, 2007
1
1:25
St. Petersburg , Russia
Win
5–0
Vladimir Shemarov
Decision
Fire of Persevit
December 2, 2006
2
5:00
Kyiv , Ukraine
Fire of Persevit Openweight Tournament Final.
Win
4–0
Valdas Pocevicius
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Fire of Persevit
December 2, 2006
1
1:48
Kyiv , Ukraine
Fire of Persevit Openweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win
3–0
Denis Bublov
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Fire of Persevit
December 2, 2006
1
2:20
Kyiv , Ukraine
Fire of Persevit Openweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win
2–0
Dramane Traore
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Xtreme Gladiators 2
March 11, 2006
2
2:40
Paris, France
Win
1–0
Kuljit Degun
KO (punches)
UKMMAC 7: Rage & Fury
May 30, 2004
1
0:32
Essex , England
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