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==