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

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and kickboxer who competed in the

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division of the

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Lungiambula was born in

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, Zaire. 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

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. In June 2018, he was a winner of the EFC 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

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. 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

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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

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on March 12, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 203. He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in round one. Lungiambula faced

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on July 16, 2022, at

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