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Rei Zulu

1947–

Brazil

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Casimiro de Nascimento Martins, better known as Rei Zulu (born 9 June 1947), is a Brazilian retired vale tudo fighter who specialized in tarracá, a traditional fighting style from his native Maranhão. Rei Zulu had been and continues to be considered a legendary figure in the MMA scene in Brazil, particularly in the vale tudo circuit. He is also the father of MMA fighter Zuluzinho.

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