Wagner Prado (born December 30, 1987) is a Brazilian

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

currently competing in the

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division of

Absolute Championship Akhmat Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA), formerly known as Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB), is a Russian mixed martial arts, kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu organization and one of the leading promotions in Europe. To date, most events have been ...

(ACA). A professional competitor since 2009, he has formerly competed for the

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and KSW. He is ranked #10 in the ACA Light Heavyweight rankings.

Biography

Early life and MMA career

Prado started practicing Muay Thai at 19 years old and made his professional MMA debut in October 2009. At the same year he participated in the Brazilian television program

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where he restored his Ford Maverick 1975 and earned his nickname. After his TV appearance, he joined Team Nogueira and achieved an undefeated record of 8-0, with 7 of his wins coming by way of knockout.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Prado made his UFC debut against Phil Davis on August 4, 2012 at

UFC on FOX 4 ''UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera'' (also known as ''UFC on Fox 4'') was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 4, 2012 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Background Chad Griggs was expected to fa ...

, replacing an injured

Chad Griggs Chad Griggs (born May 15, 1978) is former American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the UFC's Light Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, he has also formerly competed for the Tucson Scorpions of the IFL ...

. An eye poke by Davis rendered Prado unable to continue at 1:28 of round 1 and the official result was a No Contest. The rematch with Davis, briefly linked to

UFC on FX 5 ''UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot'' (also known as ''UFC on FX 5'') was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 5, 2012, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was the fifth UFC event broadcast li ...

, took place on October 13, 2012 at

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. Prado received the first loss of his professional career to Davis in the second round via submission due to an anaconda choke. Prado was expected to face

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on January 19, 2013 at

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. However, Hollett was forced out of the bout with a torn bicep and was replaced by promotional newcomer

Ildemar Alcântara Ildemar Alcântara Cardoso (; born 7 November 1982) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the light heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, he has formerly competed in the UFC and is the younger brother ...

. Prado lost via submission (kneebar) in the second round, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Absolute Championship Berkut

After going 8–3–1 since his UFC release, including a 2-0 stint in KSW, Prado signed with ACA, debuting against Elkhan Musaev at ACA 133 on December 4, 2021. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. Prado faced Grigor Matevosyan on July 22, 2022 at ACA 141. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Championships and Accomplishments

Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (English: ''Martial Arts Confrontation'') better known by its initials KSW, is widely considered to be the premiere mixed martial arts organization in Poland and one of the leading in Europe. History Martin Lewandowsk ...

**Knockout of the Night (One time) *Max Fight **Max Fight Light Heavyweight Championship (One time) **One successful title defense

Mixed martial arts record

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, Russia , , - , Win , align=center, 16–5–1 (1) , Mikhail Ragozin , Decision (unanimous) , Russian Cagefighting Championship 14 , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,

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, China , , - , Loss , align=center, 15–4 (1) , Anton Vyazigin , TKO (punches) , Russian Cagefighting Championship 6 , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 3:17 ,

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, Russia , , - , Win , align=center, 15–3 (1) , Łukasz Parobiec , KO (punch) , KSW 45: The Return To Wembley , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 0:41 ,

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debut; Knockout of the Night. , --> , - , Win , align=center, 14–3 (1) , Chris Fields , TKO (punches) , KSW 44: The Game , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 2:17 ,

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, Poland , , - , Win , align=center, 13–3 (1) , Armando Sixel , KO (knee) , Katana Fight: Birthday Edition , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 3:52 ,

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Magomed Ankalaev Magomed Alibulatovich Ankalaev (russian: Магоме́д Алибула́тович Анкала́ев; born 2 June 1992) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist, who currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate F ...

, KO (punches) , WFCA 38: Grozny Battle , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 3:33 ,

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, Russia , For the AFC Light Heavyweight Championship. , - , Win , align=center, 12–2 (1) , Aldo Silva , TKO (punches) , Max Fight 16 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 4:19 ,

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, Brazil , Defended the Max Fight Light Heavyweight Championship. , - , Win , align=center, 11–2 (1) , Cesar Fabiano Rodrigues , TKO (punches) , Max Fight 14 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 3:08 ,

, Brazil , Won the vacant Max Fight Light Heavyweight Championship. , - , Win , align=center, 10–2 (1) , Johnny Walker , TKO (punches) , Circuito Team Nogueira Beach 1 , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 3:40 ,

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, Brazil , , - , Win , align=center, 9–2 (1) , Rafael Monteiro , KO (punches) , Iron Fight Combat 4 , , align=center, 2 , align=center, 3:50 ,

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, Brazil , , - , Win , align=center, 5–0 , Fernando Tressino , TKO (knees and punches) , Campinas Fight 2 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, N/A ,

, Brazil , , - , Win , align=center, 4–0 , Luis Eduardo da Paixao , TKO (punches) , Max Fight 7: Rally Brazil , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 1:25 ,

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, Brazil , , - , Win , align=center, 3–0 , Alexandre Imperador , TKO (leg kick) , First Class Fight 4 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, N/A ,

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, Brazil , , - , Win , align=center, 2–0 , Mario Dias , KO (head kick) , Ichigeki: Brazil 2009 , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 1:02 ,

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References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Prado, Wagner 1987 births Living people Brazilian male mixed martial artists Brazilian Muay Thai practitioners Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu Sportspeople from Campinas Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Light heavyweight mixed martial artists Heavyweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu