Robo   "-"   Ambamba

Welterweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] : 0 - 4 - 0
  • Submission : 0 Wins - 2 Losses
  • TKO/KO : 0 Wins - 1 Losses
  • Decision : 0 Wins - 1 Losses
  • Age : 30
  • Height : 5'8" (1.79 m)
  • Reach : 74,8" (190 cm)
  • Leg Span :
  • Stance : Southpaw
  • BG Discipline : Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu
  • Strengths : Solid and physical
  • From : DRC
  • Fighting out of : Melrose, Johannesburg
  • Gym : GRACIE BARRA ILLOVO
  • Trainer : Uron, Acene
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
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  • Takedowns : %
  • Striking : %

Fighters Media

'PAIN TRAIN' TAKES GOLD
SA READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD
KABESA BRINGS GOLD BACK TO AFRICA
MONEY TO BE MADE ON THE UNDEFEATED KABESA, ALLEN AND KATZ
ROBO TO DEBUT AGAINST PRETORIUS
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JT Botha vs Robo Ambamba
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EFC 90 IS OFFICIAL
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EFC 90 Official Weigh-in
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EFC 68 Highlights
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EFC 68 Post Event Press Conference
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THIRD TIMES THE CHARM FOR ‘THE PUNISHER’
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EFC BRINGS THE STORM TO THE MOTHER CITY
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EFC 68 Weigh-In
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MADGE & MORE ON CAPE TOWN MAIN EVENT
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UNDERDOGS: VAN STADEN, BRIGHT, JACOBS, MUYAMBO & MUKULU
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CAPE TOWN REVEALED
'PAIN TRAIN' TAKES GOLD
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‘PAIN TRAIN’ TAKES GOLD
SUPABETS OPENS BETTING - EFC 51
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SUPABETS OPENS BETTING
SA READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD
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SA READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD
KABESA BRINGS GOLD BACK TO AFRICA
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KABESA BRINGS GOLD BACK TO AFRICA
EFC 47 - Weigh-in at Big Top Arena, Carnival City, Johannesburg, South Africa on March 04, 2015. (Photo by Anton Geyser/ EFC Worldwide)
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PRIDE AT STAKE
MONEY TO BE MADE ON THE UNDEFEATED KABESA, ALLEN AND KATZ
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MONEY TO BE MADE ON THE UNDEFEATED KABESA, ALLEN AND KATZ
ROBO TO DEBUT AGAINST PRETORIUS
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ROBO TO DEBUT AGAINST PRETORIUS

Action Shots

  • EFC – 68 – 31 March 2018
  • EFC – 51 – 15 July 2016
  • EFC – 47 – 05 March 2016

Fight History

Pro Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
  • Jaco du Plessis
    EFC 90
    Loss
    R2 Submission (Armbar)
  • Justin Smith
    EFC 68
    Loss
    R1 TKO (Punches)
  • Pietie Coxen
    EFC 51
    Loss
    R3 Decision (Split)
  • Stefan Pretorius
    EFC 47
    Loss
    R1 Submission (Triangle Choke)

Exhibition Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
    No fights recorded

Fighters Biography

Background disciplines?

Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing

When & why did you start martial arts training?

At an early age of 6 years old, I started in Congo.

How and why did you transition to MMA?

I started with Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing and this became the start of my transition.

What ranks & titles have you held?

I have a kickboxing title in DRC.

How did you get your fight name?

I have been called Robo for many years and it has clearly stuck, which I like.

Favoured technique?

Anything in MMA, as I can punch, kick and take it to the ground.

Who is your hero, and why?

Brock Lesnar.

What other interesting information can you tell us about yourself?

I am a religious man who frequently attends church. When I am at home, I am a huge fan of watching wrestling on TV.

What does it mean for you to fight in EFC?

I have trained most of my life to ultimately, one day, be able to compete on a high level like EFC. It is a massive honour and privilege.

Added Detail

Key Opponents

Notable Fights

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Robo   Ambamba