Introduction
Wagner Prado (born December 30, 1987) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the light heavyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 15 matches | 12 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 0 |
| By submission | 0 | 2 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 12–2 (1) | Aldo Silva | TKO (punches) | Max Fight 16 | August 15, 2015 | 1 | 4:19 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 11–2 (1) | Cesar Fabiano Rodrigues | TKO (punches) | Max Fight 14 | March 28, 2015 | 1 | 3:08 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 10–2 (1) | Johnny Walker | TKO (punches) | Circuito Team Nogueira Beach 1 | November 29, 2014 | 2 | 3:40 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–2 (1) | Rafael Monteiro | KO (punches) | Iron Fight Combat 4 | September 13, 2013 | 2 | 3:50 | São José dos Pinhais, Brazil | |
| Loss | 8–2 (1) | Ildemar Alcântara | Submission (kneebar) | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping | January 19, 2013 | 2 | 2:39 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Loss | 8–1 (1) | Phil Davis | Submission (anaconda choke) | UFC 153 | October 13, 2012 | 2 | 4:29 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| NC | 8–0 (1) | Phil Davis | No Contest (accidental eye poke) | UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera | August 4, 2012 | 1 | 1:28 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Aldo Sultão | KO (punches) | Max Fight 13 | May 13, 2012 | 1 | 0:20 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–0 | Wellington Rodrigues | TKO (punches) | Max Fight 8 | April 16, 2011 | 1 | 4:23 | Campinas, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–0 | Cleber Tavares de Moura | Decision (unanimous) | X-Fight - Rio de Janeiro | January 15, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–0 | Fernando Tressino | TKO (knees and punches) | Campinas Fight 2 | November 6, 2010 | 1 | N/A | Campinas, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Luis Eduardo da Paixao | TKO (punches) | Max Fight 7 - Rally Brazil | July 24, 2010 | 3 | 1:25 | Itatiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Alexandre Imperador | TKO (leg kick) | First Class Fight 4 | June 30, 2010 | 1 | N/A | Sao Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Mario Dias | KO (head kick) | Ichigeki - Brazil 2009 | October 3, 2009 | 1 | 1:02 | Bragança Paulista, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Fernando Tressino | KO (knees and punches) | Ichigeki - Brazil 2009 | October 3, 2009 | 1 | 0:35 | Bragança Paulista, Brazil |