- Christian M'Pumbu
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Christian M'Pumbu Born June 2, 1977
Kinshasa, Zaire[1]Other names Tonton Residence Champagne-Ardenne, France Nationality Congolese
FrenchHeight 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight 2011⁄2 lb (91.4 kg; 14.4 st) Division Light Heavyweight (205 lb) Style Judo, Savate Stance Southpaw Fighting out of Paris, France Team Yogaka Fight Team
Jucao Achille TeamYears active 2004-present Mixed martial arts record Total 23 Wins 18 By knockout 7 By submission 8 By decision 3 Losses 4 By submission 1 By decision 3 Draws 1 Other information Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog Christian M'Pumbu (born June 2, 1977) is a French professional mixed martial artist of Congolese descent. He is the first and current Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion.
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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 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.[3]
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
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 Richard 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.
Championships and accomplishments
- Bellator Fighting Championships
- Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship (One time; First; Current)
- Bellator Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament Winner
- DEEP
- DEEP Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinalist
- Union of Peresvit
- Star of Peresvit Openweight Tournament Winner
- Fire of Persevit Openweight Tournament Winner
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown 23 matches 18 wins 4 losses By knockout 7 0 By submission 8 1 By decision 3 3 Draws 1 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes 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 Richard Hale TKO (punches) Bellator 45 May 21, 2011 3 4:17 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Bellator Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament Final; Won Bellator Light Heavyweight 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 Lucio Nascimento Draw 100 Percent 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 Dabrowa Gornicza, 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 Kiev, Ukraine Star of Peresvit Openweight Tournament Final Win 8–0 Stefan Struve Submission (brabo choke) Star of Peresvit December 7, 2007 1 2:05 Kiev, Ukraine Star of Peresvit Openweight Tournament Semifinal Win 7–0 Aleksey Gonchar Decision Star of Peresvit December 7, 2007 2 5:00 Kiev, 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 Kiev, Ukraine Fire of Persevit Openweight Tournament Final Win 4–0 Valdas Pocevičius Submission (rear-naked choke) Fire of Persevit December 2, 2006 1 1:48 Kiev, 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 Kiev, 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 External links
References
- ^ http://www.bellator.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23600&ATCLID=205103363
- ^ a b c "M'Pumbu formally added to Bellator tourney". usatoday.com. 2011-02-25. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/mma/post/2011/02/mpumbu-formally-added-to-bellator-tourney/1?csp=34.
- ^ http://www.tune-in-tokyo.com/2009/04/m-1-challenge-japan-fedor-vs-aoki/
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