Wágner da Conceição Martins (1978-05-19) May 19, 1978 (age 46) São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
Nationality
Brazilian
Height
6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight
390 lb (177 kg; 27 st 12 lb)
Division
Super Heavyweight
Style
Vale Tudo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Team
B-Tough
Rank
Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active
2004–2010, 2018–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total
26
Wins
14
By knockout
12
By submission
1
By decision
1
Losses
11
By knockout
8
By submission
2
By decision
1
No contests
1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Wágner da Conceição Martins (born May 19, 1978), better known as Zuluzinho (Portuguese pronunciation:[zuluˈziɲu]), is a Brazilian vale tudo fighter and mixed martial artist. He is the son of Vale Tudo legend Casemiro Nascimento Martins ("Rei Zulu").[1] Wagner was raised by his grandmother and works as a security guard in a number of reggae clubs in northern Brazil. Following in his father's footsteps, he trained in both Brazilian jiu-jitsu and vale tudo. Zuluzinho holds a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under black belt Ricardo "Ricardinho Bulldog" Candido Gomes, who also serves as his MMA coach.[2]
^Cruz, Guilherme (6 September 2022). "Zuluzinho 'shocked' by standup rule that led to brutal knockout, still plans to fight in late-September". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
^Alonso, Marcelo. ""I Can Beat the Champion Fedor," Says Zuluzinho; Brazilian Behemoth Prepares for Fight of His Life". Full Contact Fighter. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
Wágner da Conceição Martins (born May 19, 1978), better known as Zuluzinho (Portuguese pronunciation: [zuluˈziɲu]), is a Brazilian vale tudo fighter and...
particularly in the vale-tudo circuit. He is also the father of MMA fighter Zuluzinho. Rei Zulu became famous for traveling throughout Brazil and challenging...
out swinging before Zuluzinho scored a takedown. Esch reversed him, landing several hammer shots before finally submitting Zuluzinho with a key lock at...
21 October 2006 2 1:17 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win 24–1 (1) Zuluzinho TKO (submission to punches) Pride Shockwave 2005 31 December 2005 1 0:26...
events against Casimiro de Nascimento Martins ("Rei Zulu"), father of Zuluzinho. Both events were proceeded with public interest and they filled the Maracanãzinho...
biggest match there was another of his classical openweight affairs against Zuluzinho, who outweighed Minowa by 102 kg/225Ibs. The Japanese performed well,...
wrestler and fighter Casemiro "Rei Zulu" Nascimento Martins (father of Zuluzinho). Rei Zulu was not a qualified martial artist, having only a background...
Lo-A-Njoe Edson Drago James Lee Jason Ireland Jeff Monson Mac Danzig Mike Russow Nick Diaz Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Travis Wiuff Zelg Galesic Zuluzinho...
Championship. The event also featured the return of the former PRIDE openweight Zuluzinho, who was scheduled to fight the undefeated heavyweight Yusup Shuaev. 'AMC...
Krasnodar in Krasnodar, Russia. 'AMC Fight Nights 114: Romankevich vs. Zuluzinho' was a mixed martial arts event held by AMC Fight Nights on September...
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