Fighter

Nkazimulo Zulu

"King Shaka"

16-9-1

South AfricaLast 5

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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, 7 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 2 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: 37
Nationality: South Africa
Birthplace: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Career history

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

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1670▼11
Peak: 1721Nov 3, 2018
Rated fights: 26

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Frequently asked questions

When does Nkazimulo Zulu fight next?

Nkazimulo Zulu has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Nkazimulo Zulu's record?

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

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 7 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 37 years old (born Aug 19, 1989).

Where is Nkazimulo Zulu from?

Nkazimulo Zulu is from South Africa.

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