Marcin Bandel


Marcin Bandel 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, UAE Warriors, Fight Exclusive Night, and Absolute Championship Akhmat.

Professional career

Early career

Bandel made his professional debut on November 21, 2009, against Robert Skrzypczak. Bandel won the fight via a first-round TKO.

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.

GMC Middleweight Champion

After accumulating a professional record of 8–2, Bandel faced Andreas Birgels for the vacant German MMA Championship Middleweight Championship on February 16, 2013. Bandel won the fight via a first-round submission, winning his first career championship in the process.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After accumulating a professional record of 13–2, Bandel signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in May 2014. 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.
In his next fight, he was scheduled to face Jason Saggo on April 11, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 64. Saggo withdrew a week before the fight due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and was replaced by a last-minute debutant, Stevie Ray. Bandel lost the fight via a second-round TKO.
On May 2, 2015, it was confirmed that Bandel was no longer part of the roster.

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. Vogt later withdrew before the bout, and was replaced by Miroslav Vacek. Bandel won the fight via a first-round submission. This performance earned him his first Submission of the Night bonus.

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". Bandel lost the fight via a Unanimous Decision.

Absolute Championship Akhmat

After accumulating a record of 18–6–1, Bandel made his debut under Absolute Championship Akhmat on June 8, 2019, against Arsen Sultanov. Bandel lost the fight via a first-round TKO.

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.
His next fight came on April 30, 2022, against Luis Felipe. Bandel won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.

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.
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.

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.

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. Bandel lost the fight via a first-round knockout.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • Brave Combat Federation
  • *Brave CF Super Welterweight Champion
  • German MMA Championship
  • *GMC Middleweight Champion
  • Fight Exclusive Night
  • *Submission of the Night
  • La Familia FightClub
  • *Submission of the Night

    Mixed martial arts record

Submission grappling record