PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born: David Mambo, Democratic Republic of Congo
Nickname: The Hunter
Date of Birth: 1995
Weight: 145LBS/66.77kg
Division: Bantamweight and Featherweight
Pro MMA Record: [3-3-0]
EARLY LIFE
David Mambo is a Congolese fighter who has been in MMA for years. The athlete is currently ranked #15 in South Africa’s bantamweight. The fighter has been in 10 amateur fights and six professional battles.
MMA CAREER
The fighter has competed in Parabellum Fight League, MFC Fight Zone, Alpha MMA, Singamandla Alpha MMA, Omega, and EFC. His first amateur battle was against Lindokuhle Mkasibe, and he won the fight following a split decision. Next, he faced Andrew Caruth and lost following a triangle armbar in round two. Afterward, Mambo fought Taayib Galdari and won after a unanimous decision. Later, he faced Reginald Mnguni and defeated his opponent after an armbar.
His next fight was against Marius Odendaal, and he won the battle via unanimous decision. Following this, he faced Raymond Acutt and won the fight due to a unanimous decision. His next opponent was Vince Nkosi, but the match ended in a draw. He soon faced Nathanial Komana and defeated him after a guillotine choke in round two. His last amateur bout was against old-time rival Raymond Acutt, and he won the battle following a unanimous decision.
Mambo made his professional debut at the EFC 99, where he faced Katiso Matime. he came in with a takedown, but Matime managed a headlock. The two continued to grapple, with Matime trying to get back on their feet and Mambo landing some punches. The referee soon separates the two before a leg kick by Matime. Mambo grabbed the leg and went for a takedown, where he landed a few hammer fists. Matime tried for an armbar, but Mambo went for a powerful bodyslam that knocked Matime out in round one. Next, he faced Emmanuel Sita, but after a few punches and a takedown, Mambo lost the battle after an illegal knee strike to Sita while he was down.
Later, Mambo battled Lecture Ntshangase and lost following a low blow in round three. Next, he battled Andrew Caruth and won the battle after a TKO in round one.
Subsequently, he battled Guide Moyo and won after a body slam and punches led to a KO in round two. His last recorded battle was against Sibusiso Sovendle, but he lost due to a unanimous decision.
MMA RECORD
| W/L/D[NC] | RECORD AFTER FIGHT | OPPONENT | FIGHT LIBRARY |
| L | 3-3-0 | SIBUSISIO SOVENDLE | |
| W | 3-2-0 | GUIDE MOYO | |
| W | 2-2-0 | ANDREW CARUTH | |
| L | 1-2-0 | LECTURE NTSHANGSE | |
| L | 1-1-0 | EMMANUEL SITA | https://youtu.be/ogvWWGJth98?si=RZoQmBfkiMAT-EZj |
| W | 1-0-0 | KATISO MATIME | https://youtu.be/piqg8y1o2vg?si=M_VOBzCZJmIHL7XM |
