Wagner Prado

Wagner Prado (born December 30, 1987) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the light heavyweight division of Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA). A professional competitor since 2009, he has formerly competed for the UFC and KSW.

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 Caldeirão do Huck of Rede Globo 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, replacing an injured Chad Griggs. 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, took place on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. 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 Roger Hollett on January 19, 2013 at UFC on FX 7. However, Hollett was forced out of the bout with a torn bicep and was replaced by promotional newcomer Ildemar Alcântara. 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.

Prado won his first bout with the promotion on April 28, 2023 at ACA 156, defeating Elmar Gasanov in the second round, knocking him out.

Prado faced Faridun Odilov in the Quarter-final of the 2023 ACA Light Heavyweight Grand Prix on August 11, 2023 at ACA 161, losing the bout via scarf hold submission in the second round.

Prado rebounded against Alexey Efremov on May 17, 2024 at ACA 175: Gordeev vs. Damkovskiy, knocking him out in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki Knockout of the Night (One time) Max Fight Max Fight Light Heavyweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense

Mixed martial arts record Win

Alexey Efremov KO (punch) ACA 175

Moscow, Russia Loss

Faridun Odilov Submission (scarf hold) ACA 161

Moscow, Russia Win

Elmar Gasanov KO (punch) ACA 156

Moscow, Russia Loss

Grigor Matevosyan Decision (unanimous) ACA 141

Sochi, Russia Loss

Elkhan Musaev Decision (unanimous) ACA 133

Saint Petersburg, Russia Win

Mikhail Ragozin Decision (unanimous) RCC 14

Yekaterinburg, Russia Loss

Kirill Kornilov Decision (unanimous) RCC 9

Yekaterinburg, Russia Draw

Kim Doo-hwan Draw (unanimous) Battlefield FC 2

Macau, SAR, China Loss

Anton Vyazigin TKO (punches) RCC 6

Chelyabinsk, Russia Win

Łukasz Parobiec KO (punch) KSW 45

London, England Win

Chris Fields TKO (punches) KSW 44

Gdańsk, Poland Win

Armando Sixel KO (knee) Katana Fight: Birthday Edition

Colombo, Brazil Loss

Magomed Ankalaev KO (punches) WFCA 38: Grozny Battle

Grozny, Russia For the AFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Win

Aldo Silva TKO (punches) Max Fight 16

São Paulo, Brazil Defended the Max Fight Light Heavyweight Championship. Win

Cesar Fabiano Rodrigues TKO (punches) Max Fight 14

São Paulo, Brazil Won the vacant Max Fight Light Heavyweight Championship. Win

Johnny Walker TKO (punches) Circuito Team Nogueira Beach 1

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Rafael Monteiro KO (punches) Iron Fight Combat 4

São José dos Pinhais, Brazil Loss

Ildemar Alcântara Submission (kneebar) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping

São Paulo, Brazil Loss

Phil Davis Submission (anaconda choke) UFC 153

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil NC

Phil Davis NC (accidental eye poke) UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera

Los Angeles, California, United States Win

Aldo Sultão KO (punches) Max Fight 13

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Wellington Rodrigues TKO (punches) Max Fight 8

Campinas, Brazil Win

Cleber Tavares de Moura Decision (unanimous) X-Fight: Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Fernando Tressino TKO (knees and punches) Campinas Fight 2

Campinas, Brazil Win

Luis Eduardo da Paixao TKO (punches) Max Fight 7: Rally Brazil

Itatiba, Brazil Win

Alexandre Imperador TKO (leg kick) First Class Fight 4

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Mario Dias KO (head kick) Ichigeki: Brazil 2009

Bragança Paulista, Brazil Win

Fernando Tressino KO (knees and punches) Ichigeki: Brazil 2009

Bragança Paulista, Brazil