Fighters » Cedric Lushima
Cedric “Drik’o-Velli” Lushima is a Belgian professional MMA fighter competing in the Light Heavyweight division.
Notable Fights
Cedric Lushima’s notable fights show a pattern of first-round finishes, with his most recent bout being his highest-level test to date.
- KSW Debut vs. Damian Piwowarczyk (KSW 107, June 2025): This was Lushima’s first fight in a major promotion and his first career loss. He was submitted with a guillotine choke in the first round (2:05). Piwowarczyk was a ranked Light Heavyweight at the time, making this Lushima’s most high-profile opponent to date.
- Apollo 2 Main Event vs. Yann Kouadja (December 2024): Lushima captured the Apollo championship by submitting his opponent, Yann Kouadja, with an arm-triangle choke in the first round (1:23). This victory was a key factor in his signing with KSW.
- Apollo 1 vs. Jason Radcliffe (May 2024): In a notable win over an experienced opponent, Lushima secured a rear-naked choke submission victory just 25 seconds into the first round.
Fighting Style and Career Notes
- Fighting Style: Lushima is primarily known for his submission skills. Mostof his wins have come by submission (rear-naked choke, arm-triangle choke, choke). He also has two wins by TKO/KO.
- Career Trajectory: After building an undefeated record (6-0) primarily on the European regional scene, he signed with KSW, a major European promotion, in early 2025. He is scheduled to fight again at KSW 112 on November 15, 2025, against Wojciech Janusz.
