Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov
3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Ricky Bandejas
United StatesRicky Bandejas
15-9-0
RESULT

Ricky Bandejas def. Frans Mlambo (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 1:25
Frans Mlambo
South AfricaFrans Mlambo
“The Zulu Irishman / The Black Mamba”
15-7-0
Friday, February 21, 2020
WinStar World Casino, Thackerville, United States

Ricky Bandejas defeated Frans Mlambo by TKO in round 2 (1:25) in the bout of Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov, held Friday, February 21, 2020 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Ricky Bandejas vs Frans Mlambo?

Ricky Bandejas defeated Frans Mlambo by TKO in round 2 (1:25) in the bout of Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov, held Friday, February 21, 2020 at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Ricky Bandejas 57%43% Frans Mlambo

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

15-9-0
Record
15-7-0
1743
Power Index rating
1696
0
Win Streak
0
34
Age
35
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
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Stance
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United States
Nationality
South Africa

Style Matchup

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vs
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Ricky Bandejas

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · United States

Frans Mlambo

No background on record

Camp SBG Ireland · Ireland

Striking Profile

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SLpM
1.83
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Str. Acc.
-
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SApM
3.12
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Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
0.00
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TD Acc.
-
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TD Def.
43%
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Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Ricky Bandejas · 0-4
  • L
    Tyson Nam
    DBX 3: Rozenstruik vs. Perez · Aug 29, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 2:28
  • L
    Sebastian Ruiz
    Ring of Combat 85 · Sep 20, 2024
    Split Decision · Bantamweight
  • L
    Michael Imperato
    Unified MMA 55 · Jan 19, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 0:52 · Featherweight
  • NC
    Francisco Rivera
    XMMA 6: Bash at the Beach · May 3, 2023
    No Contest · R2 · 0:58 · Catchweight
  • L
    Ray Borg
    Eagle FC 46 · Mar 11, 2022
    Split Decision · Bantamweight
Frans Mlambo · 2-2-1
  • L
    Simbarashe Hokonya
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First Round · Jul 18, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Khurshed Kakhorov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Europe 4: 2023 Finals · Dec 7, 2023
    Knockout · R2 · 2:32 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Moktar Benkaci
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Europe 3: 2023 Playoffs · Sep 29, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Rachid El Hazoume
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Europe 2: 2023 Regular Season · Jul 7, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 137 lb Catchweight
  • D
    Stephen Loman
    Brave CF 13: European Evolution · Jul 28, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 05:00 · Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 6 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
24.5
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Avg takedowns
0.00
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Avg control time
2:28
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Career high strikes
47
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Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Ricky Bandejas
Strike target
Frans Mlambo
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Head
49%
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Body
38%
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Leg
13%
Ricky Bandejas
Strike position
Frans Mlambo
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Distance
61%
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Clinch
31%
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Ground
8%