Marcin Bandel
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October 10, 1989
Pabianice, Poland
| Marcin Bandel | |
|---|---|
| Born | Marcin Bandel October 10, 1989 Pabianice, Poland |
| Other names | Bomba |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division |
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| Reach | 70.0 in (178 cm)[1] |
| Style | Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Pabianice, Poland |
| Team | Zenith Vera Fight Club Ankos MMA Poznań |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 33 |
| Wins | 22 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 19 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 10 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 0 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Marcin Bandel (born October 10, 1989) is a Polish professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division. He is a former Brave CF Super Welterweight Champion, and GMC Middleweight Champion. He has previously competed on Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), UAE Warriors, Fight Exclusive Night (FEN), and Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA).
Early career
Bandel made his professional debut on November 21, 2009, against Robert Skrzypczak. Bandel won the fight via a first-round TKO.[2]
Paweł Kamiński Memorial Tournament
After accumulating a record of 2–2, Bandel competed in the first Paweł Kamiński Memorial Tournament which took place on March 10, 2012. In the first round, he faced Sebastian Hercun. Bandel won the fight via a first-round submission. In the final, which took place later in the evening, he faced Bartosz Janik. Bandel won the fight via a first-round submission, winning the Welterweight tournament.[3]
GMC Middleweight Champion
After accumulating a professional record of 8–2, Bandel faced Andreas Birgels for the vacant German MMA Championship (GMC) Middleweight Championship on February 16, 2013. Bandel won the fight via a first-round submission, winning his first career championship in the process.[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
After accumulating a professional record of 13–2, Bandel signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in May 2014.[5] He made his debut on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 53 against Mairbek Taisumov. Bandel lost the fight via a first-round TKO.[6][7]
In his next fight, he was scheduled to face Jason Saggo on April 11, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 64.[8] Saggo withdrew a week before the fight due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and was replaced by a last-minute debutant, Stevie Ray.[9] Bandel lost the fight via a second-round TKO.[10][11]
On May 2, 2015, it was confirmed that Bandel was no longer part of the roster.[12][13]
Fight Exclusive Night
Following his brief stint with the UFC, Bandel was scheduled to make his professional return under Fight Exclusive Night on November 7, 2015, against Alex Vogt.[14] Vogt later withdrew before the bout, and was replaced by Miroslav Vacek.[15] Bandel won the fight via a first-round submission.[16] This performance earned him his first Submission of the Night bonus.[17]
UAE Warriors
After accumulating a record of 16–4, it was announced that Bandel will be facing undefeated fighter Allan Zuñiga on November 1, 2016, in UAE Warriors' "Road to Abu Dhabi Warriors".[18] Bandel lost the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[19]
Absolute Championship Akhmat
After accumulating a record of 18–6–1, Bandel made his debut under Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA) on June 8, 2019, against Arsen Sultanov. Bandel lost the fight via a first-round TKO.[20]
Brave Combat Federation
Following one win on the regional circuit, it was announced Bandel will be making his debut under Brave Combat Federation on September 25, 2021, against Magomed Ayskhanov. Bandel won the fight via a first-round submission.[21]
His next fight came on April 30, 2022, against Luis Felipe. Bandel won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[22]
Brave CF Super Welterweight Champion
Bandel faced Ismail Naurdiev for the vacant Brave CF Super Welterweight Championship on October 19, 2022. Bandel won the fight via a first-round submission, winning his second career championship.[23][24]
In his first title defense, he faced Kamal Magomedov on December 5, 2023. Bandel lost the fight via a first-round TKO, losing his championship in the process.[25]
Final fight with Brave CF
His last fight with the federation came on May 25, 2024, against Alex Lohoré. Bandel lost the fight via a first-round TKO.[26]
King's Arena
After over a year out, it was announced that Bandel will be returning on September 13, 2025, against Nika Kupravishvili in the main event of the inaugural King's Arena event.[27] Bandel lost the fight via a first-round knockout.[28]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Brave Combat Federation
- Brave CF Super Welterweight Champion (One time; former)
- German MMA Championship
- GMC Middleweight Champion (One time; former)
- Fight Exclusive Night
- Submission of the Night (One time)
- La Familia FightClub
- Submission of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| 33 matches | 22 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 7 |
| By submission | 19 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 22–10–1 | Nika Kupravishvili | KO (punches) | King's Arena 1 | September 13, 2025 | 1 | 3:39 | Poznań, Poland | Return to Welterweight. |
| Loss | 22–9–1 | Alex Lohoré | TKO (punches) | Brave CF 83 | May 25, 2024 | 1 | 1:10 | Alkmaar, Netherlands | |
| Loss | 22–8–1 | Kamal Magomedov | TKO (knee and punches) | Brave CF 77 | December 5, 2023 | 1 | 4:01 | Isa Town, Bahrain | Lost the Brave CF Super Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 22–7–1 | Ismail Naurdiev | Submission (armbar) | Brave CF 63 | October 19, 2022 | 1 | 1:20 | Isa Town, Bahrain | Won the vacant Brave CF Super Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 21–7–1 | Luis Felipe | Decision (unanimous) | Brave CF 58 | April 30, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Incheon, South Korea | |
| Win | 20–7–1 | Magomed Ayskhanov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Brave CF 54 | September 25, 2021 | 1 | 1:38 | Konin, Poland | Super Welterweight debut. |
| Win | 19–7–1 | David Karp | Submission (heel hook) | Elite MMA Championship 7 | July 3, 2021 | 1 | 1:33 | Ratingen, Germany | Return to Welterweight. |
| Loss | 18–7–1 | Arseniy Sultanov | TKO (punches) | ACA 96 | June 8, 2019 | 1 | 2:34 | Łódź, Poland | Return to Middleweight. |
| Loss | 18–6–1 | David Bielkheden | Decision (unanimous) | Superior Challenge 18 | December 1, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockholm, Sweden | For the SC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 18–5–1 | Selim Agaev | Decision (unanimous) | German MMA Championship 14 | February 24, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Castrop-Rauxel, Germany | Return to Welterweight. |
| Draw | 17–5–1 | Mickaël Lebout | Draw (majority) | Fight Club Slam 2017 | October 7, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Leganes, Spain | Return to Lightweight. |
| Win | 17–5 | Amir Sheikh Hosseini | Submission (heel hook) | La Familia Fight Night 8 | May 20, 2017 | 1 | 0:49 | Halle, Germany | |
| Loss | 16–5 | Allan Zuñiga | Decision (unanimous) | Road To Abu Dhabi Warriors | November 1, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 16–4 | Arber Murati | Submission (kneebar) | La Familia Fight Night 7 | May 7, 2016 | 1 | 0:32 | Halle, Germany | Submission of the Night. |
| Win | 15–4 | Tomáš Kužela | Submission (armbar) | Fusion Fight Night 4 | March 4, 2016 | 1 | 1:00 | Brno, Czech Republic | Catchweight (176 lb) bout. |
| Win | 14–4 | Miroslav Vacek | Submission (guillotine choke) | Fight Exclusive Night 9 | November 7, 2015 | 1 | 1:36 | Wrocław, Poland | Return to Welterweight. Submission of the Night. |
| Loss | 13–4 | Stevie Ray | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 | April 11, 2015 | 2 | 1:35 | Kraków, Poland | |
| Loss | 13–3 | Mairbek Taisumov | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story | October 4, 2014 | 1 | 1:01 | Stockholm, Sweden | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 13–2 | Musa Jangubaev | Submission (heel hook) | La Familia Fight Night 5 | May 3, 2014 | 1 | 0:58 | Halle, Germany | |
| Win | 12–2 | Jonny Kruschinske | Submission (armbar) | La Familia Goes Thuringia | November 16, 2013 | 1 | 2:58 | Saalfeld, Germany | Welterweight debut. |
| Win | 11–2 | Veselin Dimitrov | Submission (omoplata) | Fight for Charity | September 28, 2013 | 1 | 1:17 | Magdeburg, Germany | |
| Win | 10–2 | Szymon Dusza | Submission (heel hook) | II Memoriał Pawła Kamińskiego | March 9, 2013 | 1 | 2:03 | Gniezno, Poland | |
| Win | 9–2 | Andreas Birgels | Submission (heel hook) | German MMA Championship 3 | February 16, 2013 | 1 | 1:32 | Herne, Germany | Won the vacant GMC Middleweight Championsip. |
| Win | 8–2 | Piotr Wysocki | Submission (armbar) | Fighters Arena 5 | January 26, 2013 | 1 | 1:34 | Kraśnik, Poland | |
| Win | 7–2 | Bartosz Fabiński | Submission (heel hook) | Fighters Arena 4 | November 24, 2012 | 1 | 1:10 | Włocławek, Poland | |
| Win | 6–2 | Krzysztof Morzyszek | Submission (heel hook) | Fighters Arena 3 | September 29, 2012 | 1 | 1:23 | Łódź, Poland | |
| Win | 5–2 | Marcin Gułaś | Submission (heel hook) | MMA Fight Night 1 | May 19, 2012 | 1 | 1:45 | Kołobrzeg, Poland | Catchweight (194 lb) bout. |
| Win | 4–2 | Bartosz Janik | Submission (armbar) | I Memoriał Pawła Kamińskiego | March 10, 2012 | 1 | 1:32 | Gniezno, Poland | Won the I Memoriał Pawła Kamińskiego Welterweight Tournament. |
| Win | 3–2 | Sebastian Hercun | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 2:29 | I Memoriał Pawła Kamińskiego Welterweight Tournament Semifinal. | |||
| Win | 2–2 | Andrius Liudvinavicius | Submission (armbar) | Fighters Arena 2 | March 25, 2011 | 1 | 1:19 | Łódź, Poland | |
| Loss | 1–2 | Laslo Blaho | KO (punch) | Fighters Arena 1 | September 3, 2010 | 1 | 0:14 | Łódź, Poland | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Marcin Krysztofiak | Decision (unanimous) | Strefa Walk: Krysztofiak vs Bandel | May 29, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Poznań, Poland | |
| Win | 1–0 | Robert Skrzypczak | TKO (punches) | FCK: Sławno | November 21, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Sławno, Poland | Middleweight debut. |
Submission grappling record
| Professional Submission grappling record 2 Matches , 2 Wins (1 Submissions), 0 Losses (0 Submission), 0 Draws | |||||||
| Result | Rec. | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2-0 |  Narek Gabrielyan |
Decision (unanimous) | Mix Fight 58 | October 24, 2025 | Yerevan, Armenia | |
| Win | 1-0 |  Rijad Grabčanović |
Submission | Pannonia Super Fights | February 29, 2020 | Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina | |