Background
M'Pumbu was born in Kinshasa, Zaire (now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo).
M'Pumbu was born in Kinshasa, Zaire (now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo).
He currently resides in France. 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.
Before his debut in the United States, M'Pumbu amassed a record of 15 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw. Bellator Fighting Championships
M'Pumbu made his U.S. MMA debut on March 26, 2011 at Bellator 38. In the semi-finals he defeated Tim Carpenter via TKO in the first round.
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 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. He lost the fight via submission in the second round. Bellator Fighting Championships
Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship (One time.
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Union of Peresvit.
He is currently a member of Team France in M-1 Mixfight.