Dalcha Lungiambula (born July 31, 1987) is a Congolese

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and kickboxer who competed in the Middleweight division of the

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Lungiambula was born in Kinshasa,

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. When Lungiambula was eight-years-old, his father brought him his first

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uniform. Since that time, Lungiambula had practiced judo, eventually earning a black belt. He represented the Congolese National Judo Team from 2007 to 2009, before switching to MMA in 2010. Following the switch, he moved to

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where he fought in the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC). In August 2016, Lungiambula became a winner of the EFC light heavyweight title, and the same year competed at the

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and was a winner of the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in Abu Dhabi. In June 2018, he was a winner of the EFC light-heavyweight title. He signed a contract with the UFC in December 2018.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After regional domination in South Africa, Lungiambula made his UFC debut June 29, 2019 at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos against Dequan Townsend. He won the fight via TKO in the 3rd round. Lungiambula faced

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on November 9, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 21. He lost the fight via knockout in the third round. Lungiambula was expected to face Karl Roberson on December 12, 2020 at

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However, Karl tested positive for

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and the fight was moved to the next card on December 19, UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal. Lungiambula was expected to face UFC newcomer Isi Fitikefu at

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on January 20, 2021 However, Fitikefu was removed due to an elbow injury and replaced by

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. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Lungiambula faced

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on September 4, 2021 at

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Lungiambula faced Cody Brundage on March 12, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 203. He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in round one. Lungiambula faced Punahele Soriano on July 16, 2022 at

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. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. Lungiambula faced

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on December 10, 2022, at

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. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two. After the loss to Shahbazyan, Lungiambula was released from the UFC.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

* Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) ** EFC Worldwide Light Heavyweight Championship ***2 successful title defenses ** EFC Worldwide Heavyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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