Florin Lambagiu
BornFlorin Lambagiu
(1996-04-08) April 8, 1996
Scânteia, Iași, Romania
Other namesRambo
ResidenceIași, Romania
NationalityRomanian
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionLight heavyweight (2018–2019, 2021–present)
Cruiserweight (2018, 2021)
Middleweight (2017)
Light middleweight (2016)
TeamScorpions Iași
TrainerMihai Constantin
Years active2015–present
Kickboxing record
Total38
Wins32
By knockout17
Losses5
By knockout0
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: December 15, 2023
Florin Lambagiu
Medal record
Representing  Romania
Men's Combat Sambo
Romania Sambo National Championship
Gold medal – first place2018 Bucharest90 kg

Florin Lambagiu (born 8 April 1996) is a Romanian professional kickboxer, former sambist and mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the super middleweight division of the Dynamite Fighting Show (DFS), where he is the current DFS Super Middleweight Champion and was named Fighter of the Year in 2019. Lambagiu also competed for Colosseum Tournament, where he is the former Colosseum Tournament World Light Welterweight Champion.

As a sambist, Lambagiu primarily competed at 90 kilograms, and was the 2018 Romania National champion. He represented his country at the 2018 World Sambo Championships in Bucharest and at the 2018 European Sambo Championships in Athens.[1] Besides sambo, he is also a national champion in MMA and kickboxing.[2][3]

As of 4 January 2023, Lambagiu is ranked the #2 super-welterweight kickboxer in the world by Boxemag.[4]

Background

Lambagiu comes from a poor family with four children. The family lived in an adobe house in the village of Lunca Rateș, Iași County. As a child, he helped his father in the forest, then went to work in construction. After finishing eighth grade, Lambagiu lived on his own because he did not want his family to support him. He worked on construction sites. Lambagiu admits he had a happy childhood.[5]

Kickboxing career

Lambagiu signed with Romanian organization Colosseum Tournament in 2017 and became their inaugural Colosseum Tournament World Light Welterweight Champion in the same year.

In May 2018, Lambagiu fought Artur Kyshenko to a draw in a three on one match.[6] In September 2019, Lambagiu defeated at Dynamite Fighting Show 5: Team Moroșanu vs. Team Bonjasky the former SUPERKOMBAT light heavyweight champion Daniel Stefanovski by unanimous decision.[7][8] As of 19 August 2020, he was the #7 ranked super welterweight in the world, according to the International Professional Combat Council (IPCC).[9][10]

Lambagiu faced Cyril Benzaquen on May 31, 2022 for the ISKA World Light Heavyweight Championship at Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris, France. He lost the fight via a controversial unanimous decision. The result was disputed by ISKA who blamed the French federation for it.[11][12][13]

Failed drug test

Lambagiu failed a drug test ahead of his scheduled world title bout with Cyril Benzaquen on 31 May 2022, testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. He received a 4-year suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency of France (AFLD) from the participation in all sports events organized or authorized by French sports federations until 3 August 2026.[14][15]

Kickboxing style

Nicknamed "Rambo", Lambagiu is a strong fighter possessing considerable punching power, being one of the best body punchers on the Romanian kickboxing scene, and powerful hooks.

Personal life

He is married and has a son, Yanis Matei (b. 2021). Sebastian Cozmâncă is godfather for this child.

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing

Sambo

  • Romanian Sambo Federation
    • 2018 Romania Sambo National Championship

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
32 wins (17 KOs), 5 losses (0 KOs), 1 draw
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2023-12-15WinRomania Ștefan OrzaDynamite Fighting Show 21 - Welterweight Championship Tournament, FinalsGalați, RomaniaExt. R decision (unanimous)43:00
Won the inaugural DFS Welterweight Championship.
2023-07-08LossMorocco Mehdi Ait El HadjSenshi 17Varna, BulgariaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2023-06-30WinBrazil Rodrigo MineiroKombat London 2London, EnglandDecision (unanimous)33:00
2023-05-13WinRomania Costin DinuDynamite Fighting Show 19 - Welterweight Championship Tournament, Quarter FinalsBuzău, RomaniaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2023-03-17WinUnited Kingdom Lewis ChildsKombat London 1London, EnglandTKO (referee stoppage)20:59
2023-02-18WinFrance Mickaël Lopes Da VeigaSenshi 15Varna, BulgariaKO (right hook)12:59
2023-01-28WinItaly Christian GuiderdoneRoad to DFS 1Turin, ItalyKO (right hook)20:15
2022-12-08WinFrance Majid AmaroucheDynamite Fighting Show 17Constanța, RomaniaTKO (three knockdowns)42:35
2022-10-19LossFrance Diaguely CamaraDynamite Fighting Show 16Iași, RomaniaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2022-09-10WinMorocco Mehdi Ait El HadjSenshi 13Varna, BulgariaExtra round decision (split)43:00
2022-07-09WinTurkey Ünal AlkayışSenshi 12Varna, BulgariaKO (left hook)20:30
2022-06-24WinTurkey Burak ÜnalDynamite Fighting Show 15Buzău, RomaniaKO (liver shot)23:00
2022-05-31LossFrance Cyril BenzaquenKickboxing PrestigeParis, FranceDecision (unanimous)53:00
For the ISKA World Light Heavyweight Championship. The International Sport Karate Association commission denied Lambagiu’s appeal, but ordered a rematch within twelve months.
2022-05-06WinPortugal Bassó PiresDynamite Fighting Show 14Bucharest, RomaniaTKO (towel thrown)41:54
2022-02-26WinIran Ehsan SajedSenshi 11Varna, BulgariaTKO (referee stoppage)22:24
2021-12-15LossRomania Constantin RusuDynamite Fighting Show 13Bucharest, RomaniaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2021-09-22WinRomania Andrei OstrovanuDynamite Fighting Show 12Baia Mare, RomaniaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2021-07-10WinRussia Andrei ChekhoninSenshi 9Varna, BulgariaExtra round decision (split)43:00
Won the KWU Middleweight Championship.
2021-06-04WinGreece Petros VardakasDynamite Fighting Show 11Bucharest, RomaniaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2021-03-10WinRomania Ion GrigoreDynamite Fighting Show 10Bucharest, RomaniaDecision (split)33:00
2019-11-21WinRomania Anatoli CiumacDynamite Fighting Show 6: David vs. GoliathIași, RomaniaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2019-09-27WinSwitzerland Daniel StefanovskiDynamite Fighting Show 5: Team Moroșanu vs. Team BonjaskyPiatra Neamț, RomaniaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2019-06-06WinRomania Flavius BoiciucDynamite Fighting Show 4, FinalCluj-Napoca, RomaniaKO (left hook)12:57
Won the Dynamite Fighting Show 4 Welterweight Tournament.
2019-06-06WinRomania Claudiu BădoiDynamite Fighting Show 4, Semi FinalCluj-Napoca, RomaniaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2019-05-01DrawUkraine Artur KyshenkoMAS Fight Ling Shan Grand PrixSichuan, ChinaDraw13:00
2018-10-19WinRomania Alexandru RadnevDynamite Fighting Show 2Piatra Neamț, RomaniaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2018-04-20LossRomania Flavius BoiciucColosseum Tournament 6Iași, RomaniaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2017-10-16WinRomania Mirel DrăganColosseum Tournament 4Bucharest, RomaniaTKO (three knockdowns)11:51
Defended the Colosseum Tournament World Light Welterweight Championship.
2017-06-17WinRomania Cristian StoicaColosseum Tournament 2Ploiești, RomaniaKO (left hook)41:01
Won the inaugural Colosseum Tournament World Light Welterweight Championship.
2016-10-01WinMoldova Denis TeleshmanKOK Hero’s SeriesChișinău, MoldovaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2016-08-??WinRomania Izidor BuneaWorld Mixed FightsBucharest, RomaniaDecision (split)33:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Merg la Europene" (in Romanian). actualvs.ro. 2018-05-06.
  2. ↑ "Fighter Florin Rambo Lambagiu" (in Romanian). dynamitefighting.com. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
  3. ↑ Denis Teleshman VS Florin Lambagiu
  4. ↑ "Classement des combattants". boxemag.com (in French). Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  5. ↑ "Povestea impresionantă a lui Rambo, "măcelarul lui Tolea"! Trăiește într-o casă din chirpici, la 14 ani muncea pe șantier și acum se bate pentru a-și ajuta familia". wowbiz.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  6. ↑ "MAS Fight Ling Shan Grand Prix Results & Highlights". masfightworld.com. 2019-05-03.
  7. ↑ "CONFRUNTAREA TITANILOR: Morosanu - Bonjasky 2-3! Olandezii au castigat primele trei meciuri, "Ciobanul" Nastase si "Rambo" Lambagiu au adus punctele echipei lui Morosanu" (in Romanian). Sport.ro. 2019-09-27.
  8. ↑ "DFS: Battle of Moldavia 2 Results". Kickboxing Z. 2019-09-27.
  9. ↑ "Ciobanul din Coarnele Caprei care a ajuns campion mondial la box. Ce poveste de film". playtech.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 2 October 2020.
  10. ↑ IPCC World Ranking 81.2kg - Kickboxing rules
  11. ↑ "Florin Rambo Lambagiu, furat ca în codru în meciul pentru centura mondială la kickboxing" (in Romanian). Prosport. June 1, 2022.
  12. ↑ "'Diefstal!' Kickbokser beroofd van winst in controversiële wedstrijd" (in Dutch). vechtsportinfo.nl. June 1, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Kto winny? Skandal w walce o tytuł mistrza ISKA we Francji" (in Polish). madfight.pl. June 2, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Dopage: le cas Florin Lambagiu!" (in French). Les Infos Du Fight. 22 May 2023.
  15. ↑ "Unul dintre cei mai cunoscuți kickboxeri români, prins dopat » „Rambo" a fost suspendat 4 ani!" (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 22 May 2023.
  16. ↑ "PREMIILE DFS 2022: LĂTESCU, LUPTĂTORUL ANULUI. ALTE ȘASE CATEGORII PREMIATE" (in Romanian). dynamitefighting.com. 11 January 2023.
  17. ↑ "Best of Rambo in actiune - Local Kombat Vin Kolindatorii". youtube.com. 2019-12-30.
  18. ↑ "Lambagiu: Voi investi banii într-o casă" (in Romanian). Dynamite Fighting Show. 2019-06-11.
  19. ↑ "Victorie pentru Rambo Lambagiu în main eventul Bătăliei Moldovei 2" (in Romanian). Dynamite Fighting Show. 2019-09-29.
  20. ↑ "NL Topkickboksers winnaars op Kickboxing Romania Awards 2023: 'Bekijk alle resultaten'" (in Dutch). vechtsportinfo.nl. 3 January 2023.
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