Dalcha   "Champion"   Lungiambula

Light Heavyweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] : 10 - 1 - 0
  • Submission : 3 Wins - 1 Losses
  • TKO/KO : 3 Wins - 0 Losses
  • Decision : 4 Wins - 0 Losses
  • Age : 32
  • Height : 1.78 m
  • Reach : 188 cm
  • Leg Span :
  • Stance :
  • BG Discipline : Judo
  • Strengths : High Level Judoko
    Focused in the Hexagon
    Quick in the Clinch
  • From : DRC
  • Fighting out of : Cape Town, South Africa
  • Gym : Team Champion
  • Trainer : Gareth Lombard
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
  • Submission : 30%
  • Takedowns : 50%
  • Striking : 20%

Fighters Media

EFC 65 Now Available on Kwesé TV App
EFC 65 South Africa Versus The World
EFC 65 Open Workout Highlights
Countdown to EFC 65 Dalcha vs Austin
EFC 65 Dalcha vs Austin - Promo
Countdown to EFC 61: Van Zyl vs Mostert
EFC 61: Van Zyl vs Mostert, Dalcha vs Baudot - Promo
WESSELS DROPS TO MIDDLE TO FACE WINNER OF BAHATI/BUIRSKI - DALCHA TO DEFEND AGAINST OPPERMAN
SPARKS FLY AT EFC 52 WEIGH-IN
STUDENT FAVOURITE OVER MASTER AT SUPABETS
ULTIMATE FAN EVENT THIS SATURDAY - EFC 52
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OWN A STAKE IN EFC
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MDB’S TOP FIVE – FACE OFFS
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DALCHA’S UFC DEBUT CONFIRMED
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SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONS EFC
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HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT AT TIME SQUARE
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DALCHA DOMINATION
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EFC 71 Highlights
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DALCHA IS THE KING OF THE WORLD
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SUPERFIGHT ON! DALCHA READY FOR VAN ZYL
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EFC 71 Weigh-In
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EFC 71 Press Conference Highlights
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EFC 71 Fight Week Press Conference
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EFC 71 Engaged Episode 2
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EFC 71 Engaged Episode 1
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EFC 71 Can Not Wait
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OPEN WORKOUT SATURDAY
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Countdown to EFC 71 Van Zyl vs Dalcha, Zulu vs BK
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10 DAYS TO #EFC71
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EFC 71 Extended Preview
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EFC 71 Knuckle-Up and Throw-Down
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RELIVE DALCHA’S FIRST TITLE DEFENCE
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EFC 71 Van Zyl vs Dalcha, Zulu vs BK – Promo
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HEAVYWEIGHT SUPER FIGHT CONFIRMED
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Van Zyl Responds to Dalcha’s Call Out
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Champion Dalcha Calls Out Van Zyl
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FIGHT OF THE YEAR RE-RUN
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FOTY Re-Run on SABC 3 this Sunday
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EFC 57: Dalcha vs Opperman – Teaser
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2017 AWARD WINNERS
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EFC 2017 Awards: Athlete of the Year
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EFC 2017 Awards: KO of the Year
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EFC 2017 Awards: Most Exciting Athlete of the Year
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VOTING OPEN FOR EFC 2017 AWARDS
EFC 66 Engaged: Episode 5
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EFC 66 Engaged: Episode 5
EFC 66 Open Workout
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EFC 66 Open Workout
EFC 65 Now Available on Kwesé TV App
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EFC 65 Now Available on Kwesé TV App
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IN RESPONSE TO THE REF
EFC 65 Press Conference
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EFC 65 Press Conference
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IN THE CENTRE OF IT ALL
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“EITHER I FINISH HIM, OR HE QUITS”
EFC 65 Weigh-In
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EFC 65 Weigh-In
EFC 65 Engaged - Ep 5
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EFC 65 Engaged – Ep 5
EFC 65 Engaged: Ep 4
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EFC 65 Engaged: Ep 4
EFC 65 South Africa Versus The World
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EFC 65 South Africa Versus The World
EFC 65 Engaged: Ep3
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EFC 65 Engaged: Ep3
EFC 65 Open Workout Highlights
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EFC 65 Open Workout Highlights
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HARD ON THE SCALE, EASY AGAINST DALCHA
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YAMDJIE STEPS IN TO FACE MOYO
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THE CHAMP JUST WANTS TO FIGHT
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AUSTIN AND ALLEN OPEN AS FAVOURITES AHEAD OF EFC 65
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THE ULTIMATE OPEN WORKOUT
Countdown to EFC 65 Dalcha vs Austin
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Countdown to EFC 65 Dalcha vs Austin
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10 DAYS TO GO
EFC 65 Dalcha vs Austin - Promo
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EFC 65 Dalcha vs Austin – Promo
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I’M GOING TO CHEW HIM UP
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THE BRITISH BEHEMOTH INVADES SABC 3 THIS SATURDAY
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EFC 61: Post-Event Press Conference
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#ANDSTILL AT THE SUPERBOWL
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SUPERBOWL READY TO RUMBLE
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EFC 61 Engaged: Episode 8
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EFC 61 Engaged: Ep 7
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EFC 61: Weigh-In
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ODDS ON SUN CITY CHAMPIONS
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SUN CITY FACE-OFFS
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BAUDOT’S HUNT IS ON
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EFC 61 Engaged: Ep4
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Dalcha calls for Peace in DRC
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EFC 61 Engaged: Ep 5
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THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN
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Countdown to EFC 61: Dalcha vs Baudot
Countdown to EFC 61: Van Zyl vs Mostert
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Countdown to EFC 61: Van Zyl vs Mostert
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IT DOESN’T GET BIGGER THAN THIS
EFC 61: Van Zyl vs Mostert, Dalcha vs Baudot - Promo
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EFC 61: Van Zyl vs Mostert, Dalcha vs Baudot – Promo
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WHO DARES FACE DALCHA?
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CHAMPION DALCHA WEEKEND ON SABC 3
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CONTROVERSY AFTER INTERVIEW ON ‘THE CLINCH’
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OPPERMAN SUSPENDED, DALCHA TO DEFEND LATER IN THE YEAR
2017 HERE WE COME!
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2017 HERE WE COME!
WESSELS DROPS TO MIDDLE TO FACE WINNER OF BAHATI/BUIRSKI - DALCHA TO DEFEND AGAINST OPPERMAN
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WESSELS DROPS TO MIDDLE TO FACE WINNER OF BAHATI/BUIRSKI – DALCHA TO DEFEND AGAINST OPPERMAN
SPARKS FLY AT EFC 52 WEIGH-IN
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SPARKS FLY AT EFC 52 WEIGH-IN
STUDENT FAVOURITE OVER MASTER AT SUPABETS
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STUDENT FAVOURITE OVER MASTER AT SUPABETS
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EFC 52 Media Day: Dalcha vs Maphutha
IT'S FIGHT WEEK - EFC 52
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK
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Countdown to EFC 52: Dalcha Lungiambula vs Tumelo Maphutha
ULTIMATE FAN EVENT THIS SATURDAY - EFC 52
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ULTIMATE FAN EVENT – THIS SATURDAY
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EFC 52: Madge vs Costa, Dalcha vs Maphutha Promo
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SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF DRUG-FREE SPORT INITIATES OUT OF COMPETITION TESTING POLICY
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DRC’S CHAMPION DOMINATES
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CRUNCH TIME AT EFC CAPE TOWN
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EFC 45 Media Day: Champion Dalcha
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DROTSCHIE, KOWALKOWSKI & POTTS FAVOURITES AT BETXCHANGE.COM
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PRITCHARD RESPONDS TO KABULU
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EXPECT EDUCATED VIOLENCE
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Van Heerden Taking A Stab At Knife
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IT’S FIGHT WEEK
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EFC 45 Countdown: Drotschie vs. Dalcha, Potts vs. Maphutha
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THE COUNTDOWN TO EFC CAPE TOWN HAS BEGUN
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COUNTDOWN TO EFC CAPE TOWN BEGINS TONIGHT!
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VAN HEERDEN WILL TAKE ANY OPPORTUNITY TO GET HIS SHOT AT GOLD
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CYRUS FEES’ PROSPECTS TO WATCH OUT FOR

Action Shots

  • EFC – 71 – 23 June 2018
  • EFC – 65 – 04 November 2017
  • EFC – 61 – 08 July 2017
  • EFC – 52 – 05 August 2016
  • EFC – 45 – 07 November 2015
  • EFC – 42 – 08 August 2015
  • EFC – 39 – 07 May 2015
  • EFC – 35 – 06 November 2014
  • EFC – 34 – 02 October 2014
  • EFC – 30 – 05 June 2014

Fight History

Pro Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
  • Dequan Townsend
    UFC on ESPN 3
    Win
    R3 KO/TKO(Ground & Pund)
  • Andrew van Zyl
    EFC 71
    R5 Decision (Split)
  • Stuart Austin
    EFC 65
    R2 TKO (Punches)
  • Alan Baudot
    EFC 61
    R1 KO (Punch)
  • Tumelo Maphutha
    EFC 52
    R5 Decision (Unanimous)
  • Gideon Drotschie
    EFC 45
    R4 Submission (Punches)
  • Norman Wessels
    EFC 42
    R2 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
  • Yannick Bahati
    EFC 39
    Win
    R3 Decision (Unanimous)
  • Danie van Heerden
    EFC 35
    Win
    R3 Decision (Unanimous)
  • Pete Motaung
    EFC 34
    Win
    R1 Submission (Armbar)
  • Roelof Scheepers
    EFC 30
    Win
    R1 Submission (Injury)

Exhibition Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
    No fights recorded

Fighters Biography

When & why did you start martial arts training?

I started at the age of 8 years old, I have always loved Martial Arts.

What ranks & titles have you held?

2013 – Dragon Legends MMA Light Heavyweight Champion (Current) 2013 – GASS No Gi – Gold, Cape Classic No Gi under 93kg Advance division – Gold, Abu Dhabi African Pro Trials Gi Division Absolute – Bronze 2012 – Cape Town Open International IBJJF No Gi Division – Gold

How did you get your fight name?

“Champion” – I started competing at a very young age and kept winning! I like the name.

Favoured technique? Who are your heroes?

I have no favourite technique

Who are your heroes?

I am my own hero.

What other interesting information can you tell us about yourself?

Fighting is my treasure, I am here to fight.

Added Detail

  • National Judoko champion

Key Opponents

Notable Fights

  • Opponent
    Event
    Result
  • Norman Wessels
    EFC 42
    Loss
  • none
  • none
  • none
Dalcha   Lungiambula