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Nkazimulo Zulu
Fighter

Nkazimulo Zulu

"King Shaka"
16-9-1South AfricaSouth Africa
NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

UFCal Elo rating

Current
1458▼33
Peak
1532Sep 29, 2024
Rated fights
4
14501500155020252026Sep 29, 2024 — 1532Dec 31, 2024 — 1515Jul 27, 2025 — 1491Apr 12, 2026 — 14581458

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CAREER SUMMARY

Nkazimulo Zulu holds a professional MMA record of 16-9-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 27 bouts on record. Nkazimulo Zulu has won 16 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: April 12, 2026. Tracked organizations: RIZIN.

Profile

Height
5'8"173 cm
Weight
126 lbs57 kg
Reach
69"175 cm
DOB
1989-08-19
Age
36
Nationality
South Africa

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Makoto Takahashi
    RIZINRizin FF - Landmark Vol. 13· Apr 12, 2026· Flyweight· 16-8-1 vs 21-5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:52
  2. LOSS
    vs Yuki Ito
    RIZINRizin FF - Super Rizin 4· Jul 27, 2025· Flyweight· 16-7-1 vs 18-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Kyoji Horiguchi
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin Bangaichi / Rizin 49: Decade· Dec 31, 2024· Flyweight· 16-6-1 vs 33-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Jo Arai
    RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 48· Sep 29, 2024· Flyweight· 15-6-1 vs 16-11-2
    TKO
    R1 · 4:12
  5. WIN
    vs Gift Walker
    EFC 111· Mar 7, 2024· Flyweight· 14-6-1 vs 5-0
    —
    R3 · 2:38
  6. WIN
    vs Musa Sethwape
    EFC 105· Jul 13, 2023· Bantamweight· 13-6-1 vs 4-2
    —
    R4 · 3:15
  7. LOSS
    vs Nicholas Hwende
    EFC 100· Dec 1, 2022· Bantamweight· 13-5-1 vs 4-0
    UD
  8. DRAW
    vs Gian Souza
    EFC Fight Night 2· May 7, 2022· Bantamweight· 13-5 vs 7-1
    DRAW
  9. LOSS
    vs Luthando Biko
    EFC 91· Dec 4, 2021· Flyweight· 13-4 vs 8-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:26
  10. WIN
    vs Luthando Biko
    EFC 89· Sep 10, 2021· Flyweight· Title bout· 12-4 vs 8-2
    —
    R2 · 2:52
  11. WIN
    vs Fafa Owama
    EFC 85· May 8, 2021· Catchweight· 11-4 vs 4-1
    —
    R2 · 3:00
  12. LOSS
    vs Faeez Jacobs
    EFC Worldwide 81· Aug 10, 2019· Bantamweight· 11-3 vs 6-2
    SD
  13. LOSS
    vs Jake Hadley
    EFC Worldwide 78· Apr 13, 2019· Flyweight· 11-2 vs 3-0
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Gary Joshua
    EFC Worldwide 75· Nov 3, 2018· Flyweight· Title bout· 10-2 vs 4-0
    —
    R5 · 2:25
  15. WIN
    vs Magno Alves
    EFC Worldwide 71· Jun 23, 2018· Flyweight· Title bout· 9-2 vs 4-7-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:18
  16. WIN
    vs Sylvester Chipfumbu
    EFC Worldwide 62· Aug 19, 2017· Flyweight· Title bout· 8-2 vs 4-0
    TKO
    R4 · 1:38
  17. LOSS
    vs Hiromasa Ougikubo
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 24· Jul 15, 2016· Flyweight· 8-2
    —
    R2 · 3:44
  18. WIN
    vs Craig Ninow
    EFC Worldwide 43· Aug 27, 2015· Flyweight· Title bout· 7-2 vs 5-3
    TKO
    R1 · 2:16
  19. WIN
    vs Francois Groenewald
    EFC Africa 36· Dec 11, 2014· Flyweight· 6-2 vs 8-4
    UD
  20. LOSS
    vs Demarte Pena
    EFC Africa 31· Jul 3, 2014· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 8-0
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Charlie Weyer
    EFC Africa 27· Feb 27, 2014· Bantamweight· 5-1 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:34
  22. WIN
    vs Craig Ninow
    EFC Africa 24· Oct 10, 2013· Bantamweight· 4-1 vs 2-2
    UD
  23. WIN
    vs Cedric Doyle
    EFC Africa 22· Aug 15, 2013· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 3-0-1
    —
    R2 · 4:32
  24. WIN
    vs Lourens Botes
    EFC Africa 21· Jul 25, 2013· Bantamweight· 2-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R2 · 0:20
  25. WIN
    vs Sok Chenda
    Cambodia Regional· May 28, 2013· 1-1 vs 0-0
    —
  26. LOSS
    vs Donnovan Wilken
    EFC Africa 19· Apr 19, 2013· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    MD
  27. WIN
    vs Chhut Chhunly
    · Mar 8, 2013· Bantamweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R1 · 3:42

Career history data via Tapology.

Frequently asked questions

What is Nkazimulo Zulu's record?

Nkazimulo Zulu's professional MMA record is 16-9-1.

When does Nkazimulo Zulu fight next?

Nkazimulo Zulu has no confirmed upcoming fight.

Who is Nkazimulo Zulu fighting next?

Nkazimulo Zulu's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Nkazimulo Zulu fight last?

Nkazimulo Zulu most recently fought Makoto Takahashi at Rizin FF - Landmark Vol. 13 on Sunday, April 12, 2026 — LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Nkazimulo Zulu fight in?

Nkazimulo Zulu fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does Nkazimulo Zulu have?

Nkazimulo Zulu has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Nkazimulo Zulu?

Nkazimulo Zulu is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Nkazimulo Zulu weigh?

Nkazimulo Zulu weighs 126 lbs (57 kg).

What is Nkazimulo Zulu's reach?

Nkazimulo Zulu has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Nkazimulo Zulu?

Nkazimulo Zulu is 36 years old (born Aug 19, 1989).

Where is Nkazimulo Zulu from?

Nkazimulo Zulu is from South Africa.