Dalcha Lungiambula

Dalcha Lungiambula (born July 31, 1987) is a Congolese mixed martial artist and kickboxer who competed in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Lungiambula was born in Kinshasa, Zaire. When Lungiambula was eight-years-old, his father brought him his first judo 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 Table View 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 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship and ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship. 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 Dequan Townsend. He won the fight via TKO in the 3rd round.

Lungiambula faced Magomed Ankalaev 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 UFC 256 However, Karl tested positive for COVID-19 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 UFC on ESPN 20 on January 20, 2021 However, Fitikefu was removed due to an elbow injury and replaced by Markus Perez. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Lungiambula faced Marc-André Barriault on September 4, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 191. 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 UFC on ABC 3. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.

Lungiambula faced Edmen Shahbazyan on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282. 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