Zuluzinho

Zuluzinho
BornWágner da Conceição Martins
(1978-05-19) May 19, 1978 (age 46)
São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
Height6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight390 lb (177 kg; 27 st 12 lb)
DivisionSuper Heavyweight
StyleVale Tudo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
TeamB-Tough
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2004–2010, 2018–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins14
By knockout12
By submission1
By decision1
Losses11
By knockout8
By submission2
By decision1
No contests1
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]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.