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{{Short description|Brazilian mixed martial artist and Jiu-Jitsu practitioner}} |
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| name = Fabrício Werdum |
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| other_names = Vai Cavalo (Go Horse)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Phil |title=The 20 Best BJJ Nicknames |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/the-20-best-bjj-nicknames/ |website=Jitsmagazine |access-date=3 July 2023}}</ref> |
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| other_names = Vai Cavalo ("Go Horse") |
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| image = Fabricio Werdum.jpg |
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| caption = Werdum in 2009 |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|7|30}} |
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| birth_place = [[Porto Alegre]], [[ |
| birth_place = [[Porto Alegre]], [[Rio Grande do Sul]], Brazil |
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| residence = [[Torrance, California|Torrance]], [[California]], U.S. |
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| height = 6 ft 4 in |
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| weight_lb = 242 |
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| weight = {{convert|238.5|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}<ref>Weight as of June 26, 2010 weigh-in</ref> |
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| weight_class = [[Heavyweight (MMA)| |
| weight_class = [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]] |
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| reach = 77 in<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.ufc.com/event/FOX11/printFightCard|title=Fight Card – UFC Fight Night Werdum vs. Browne|publisher=UFC.com|access-date=21 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141119021001/http://uk.ufc.com/event/FOX11/printFightCard|archive-date=19 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| reach = 76 inches |
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| style = [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] |
| style = [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] |
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| fighting_out_of = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S. |
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| team = [[Kings MMA]]<br/>Werdum Combat Team <br/> [[Fight Club Akhmat|Akhmat Fight Club]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://expertmma.ru/fabritsio-verdum-podpisal-kontrakt-s-bojtsovskim-klubom-ahmat.html|title=Werdum in Akhmat Fight Club|publisher=expertmma.ru|access-date=5 October 2015}}</ref> |
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| fighting_out_of = [[Porto Alegre]], [[Brazil]] |
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| rank = 2nd degree black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] <small>under Octávio "Ratinho" Couto</small><ref name="JJBELT1"/><br/>Black belt in [[Judo]]<ref name="JUDOBELT1"/><br/>Black belt in [[Muay Thai]] <small>under [[Rafael Cordeiro]]</small><ref name="MTBELT1">{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/4/8/2099958/werdum-pessimistic-about-the-conclusion-of-strikeforce-gp |title=Werdum Pessimistic About the Conclusion of Strikeforce GP, Receives Black Belt in Muay Thai |publisher=BloodyElbow.com |access-date=9 April 2011}}</ref> |
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| team = [[Chute Boxe|Chute Boxe Academy]]<ref name="she">{{cite web |
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| years_active = 2002–present ([[MMA]]) |
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|url=http://www.grupochuteboxe.com/2007/ |
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|title=Chute Boxe Academy: Official Web Site |
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|year=2007 |
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| rank = {{color box|black}} ''2nd degree black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]<ref>[http://werdumcombatteam.com/team.html Werdum Combat Team >> Team Profile]</ref>'' <br />{{color box|black}} ''black belt in [[Judo]] |
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{{MedalCountry| {{BRA}} }} |
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{{MedalSport | [[Submission Wrestling]]}} |
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{{MedalCompetition|[[ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship|ADCC World Championships]]}} |
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{{MedalSilver|2011 Nottingham|+99 kg}} |
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{{MedalGold|2009 Barcelona|+99 kg}} |
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{{MedalGold|2007 New Jersey|+99 kg}} |
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{{MedalBronze|2005 Long Beach|+99 kg}} |
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{{MedalBronze|2003 São Paulo|Open}} |
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{{MedalSilver|2003 São Paulo|+99 kg}} |
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{{MedalSport | [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]}} |
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{{MedalCompetition|[[World Jiu-Jitsu Championship]]s}} |
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{{MedalGold|2004 Rio de Janeiro|+100 kg (Black)}} |
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{{MedalBronze|2004 Rio de Janeiro|Open (Black)}} |
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{{MedalGold|2003 Rio de Janeiro|+100 kg (Black)}} |
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{{MedalBronze|2002 Rio de Janeiro|-100 kg (Brown)}} |
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{{MedalGold|2000 Rio de Janeiro|Open (Blue)}} |
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{{MedalGold|2000 Rio de Janeiro|-100 kg (Blue)}} |
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{{MedalCompetition|[[CBJJO World Jiu-Jitsu Cup]]}} |
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{{MedalSilver|2003 [[Rio de Janeiro]]|+100 kg (Black)}} |
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{{MedalCompetition|[[Pan American Championship (Jiu Jitsu)|Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championships]]}} |
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{{MedalSilver|2003|Open (Black)}} |
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'''Fabrício Werdum''' ({{IPA-pt|faˈbɾisju veʁˈdũ}}; born 30 July 1977) is a Spanish Brazilian [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] and former [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] who competes in the [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]] division.<ref name="werdumpfl">{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30330556/former-ufc-heavyweight-champ-fabricio-werdum-signs-professional-fighters-league|title=Former UFC heavyweight champ Fabricio Werdum signs with Professional Fighters League|author=Brett Okamoto|date=November 16, 2020|access-date=November 16, 2020}}</ref> He is also a 4-time [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] world champion, a two-time [[Abu Dhabi Combat Club]] World Heavyweight Champion and a member of the [[ADCC Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=de Souza |first1=Diogo |title=Fabricio Werdum Becomes Latest Inductee To ADCC Hall Of Fame |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/fabricio-werdum-becomes-latest-inductee-to-adcc-hall-of-fame/ |website=Jitsmagazine |access-date=4 January 2024}}</ref> He holds a [[black belt (martial arts)|black belt]] in [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]],<ref name="JJBELT1">{{cite web |url=http://www.grapplingweekly.com/werdum-gets-his-2nd-degree-black-belt-before-fedor-fight/ |title=Werdum gets his 2nd degree black belt before Fedor fight! |publisher=GrapplingWeekly |date=22 June 2010 |access-date=9 April 2011}}</ref> [[Judo]],<ref name="JUDOBELT1">{{cite web |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/Fedor-Emelianenko-Fabricio-Werdum-Strikeforce-preview-062310 |title=Preview of Fedor-Werdum, Strikeforce card |publisher=MSN.FoxSports.com |last=Shnerer |first=Ariel |date=25 June 2010 |access-date=9 April 2011}}</ref> and [[Muay Thai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/4/8/2099958/werdum-pessimistic-about-the-conclusion-of-strikeforce-gp|title=Werdum Pessimistic About the Conclusion of Strikeforce GP, Receives Black Belt in Muay Thai|last=Orcus|date=2011-04-08|website=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref> Werdum has competed in [[PRIDE Fighting Championships|PRIDE]], the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]], [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]], and [[Jungle Fight]].<ref name="mmafighting">{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/news/2009/04/13/fabricio-werdum-joins-strikeforce-heavyweight-roster |title=Fabricio Werdum joins Strikeforce heavyweight roster |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090417014840/http://www.mmafighting.com/news/2009/04/13/fabricio-werdum-joins-strikeforce-heavyweight-roster |archive-date=17 April 2009 }}</ref> At the time of his departure from the UFC, Werdum was #14 in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship rankings#Heavyweight|UFC heavyweight rankings]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uk.ufc.com/rankings|title=Fighter Rankings {{!}} UFC ®|website=UFC|language=en|access-date=2020-06-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://combatpress.com/2016/05/ufc-198-is-fabricio-werdum-the-greatest-heavyweight-of-all-time/|title=UFC 198: Is Fabricio Werdum the Greatest Heavyweight of All Time?}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/videos/video-joe-rogan-gives-take-mmas-greatest-heavyweight-fighter-time/|title=VIDEO - Joe Rogan gives his take on MMA's greatest heavyweight fighter of all time |website=BJPenn.com|date=12 May 2016}}</ref> |
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'''Fabricio Werdum''' ({{IPA-pt|faˈbɾisju veʁˈdũ}}; born July 30, 1977) is a [[Brazilian people|Brazilian]] [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]], a two-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion, a two-time ADCC world heavyweight champion and European Jiu-Jitsu champion. He has a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a Black Belt in [[Judo]]. Werdum has competed in [[PRIDE Fighting Championships]], the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]], and made his [[Strikeforce]] debut on August 15, 2009.<ref name="mmafighting">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/news/2009/04/13/fabricio-werdum-joins-strikeforce-heavyweight-roster|title=Fabricio Werdum joins Strikeforce heavyweight roster}}</ref> As of October 27, 2010, he is ranked as the #3 heavyweight in the world by [[Sherdog]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Sherdog-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-27767 |title=Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings |work=Sherdog.com |date=October 27, 2010 |accessdate=October 27, 2010}}</ref> He is the only fighter to legitimately defeat [[Fedor Emelianenko]] in mixed martial arts competition.<ref name="Fabricio Werdum shocks Fedor Emelianenko, submits legend in first round">{{cite web|url=http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2010/06/26/fabricio-werdum-shocks-fedor-emelianenko-submits-legend-in-first-round|title=Fabricio Werdum shocks Fedor Emelianenko, submits legend in first round|author=Cory Brady}}</ref> ref name="Strikeforce HW tournament, lineal title at stake on Showtime">[http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/1/18/1941732/strikeforce-heavyweight-tournament-lineal-title-at-stake-on-showtime Lineal title at stake on Showtime]</ref><ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=dm-linear090310 Few easy paths to linear titles]</ref> |
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== Early life == |
== Early life and education == |
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Born in [[Porto Alegre |
Born in [[Porto Alegre]], Werdum started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu after being choked unconscious with a [[triangle choke]] by the ex-boyfriend of his girlfriend. He trained with Marcio Corleta at the Porto Alegre Academy, Winner Behring. After success in competitive Brazilian jiu-jitsu and [[submission grappling]], he started his career in MMA. He moved to [[Spain]] to join his mother, who had been living in [[Madrid]]. As a purple belt, he started teaching the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Madrid and other cities of Spain. Despite only training with white and blue belts, he became a BJJ World Champion, being promoted to the rank of black belt by Master Sylvio Behring three years later.<ref>[http://www.sylviobehring.com.br/graduados.php Sylvio Behring Official Black Belt Family Tree] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619044609/http://sylviobehring.com.br/graduados.php |date=19 June 2009 }} URL accessed on 21 October 2010.</ref> |
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== Mixed martial arts career == |
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He arrived in Spain to join his mother, who had moved to the city of Madrid some years before. At the age of 17, soon after his arrival in Spain, when he was just a purple belt, he started teaching the art of BJJ in Madrid and other cities of Spain. Despite only training with white and blue belts, he became BJJ World Champion, being promoted to the rank of black belt by Sylvio Behring 3 years later.<ref>[http://www.sylviobehring.com.br/graduados.php Sylvio Behring Official Black Belt Family Tree] URL accessed on October 21, 2010.</ref> |
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Werdum's early fights were with the promotions [[Jungle Fight]], Millennium Brawl, and World Absolute Fight. He boasted a 4–0–1 record, including a win against BJJ specialist [[Gabriel Gonzaga]]. He was [[Mirko Filipović]]’s sparring partner at that time and the Croat was the main reason for his debut in PRIDE. |
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=== PRIDE Fighting Championships === |
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==MMA career == |
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Werdum's early fights were with the promotions Jungle Fight, Millennium Brawl, and World Absolute Fight. He boasted a 4-0-1 record, including a win against [[BJJ]] specialist [[Gabriel Gonzaga]]. He was [[Mirko Filipović]]’s sparring partner at that time and the Croat was the main reason for debut in PRIDE. |
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In 2005, Werdum made his PRIDE debut against [[Tom Erikson]], winning by [[submission (combat sport)|submission]]. Later that year he faced [[Roman Zentsov]] in [[Pride Final Conflict 2005|PRIDE Final Conflict 2005]], he was able to defeat Zentsov by a triangle choke in 6:01 of the first round. Werdum then had the first loss in his MMA career, when he lost to [[Sergei Kharitonov]] via split decision in [[Pride 30|PRIDE 30]]. Then in early 2006, Werdum defeated [[Jon Olav Einemo]] by unanimous decision in [[Pride 31|PRIDE 31]]. |
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===PRIDE Fighting Championship=== |
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In 2005, Werdum made his [[Pride Fighting Championships|PRIDE]] debut against [[Tom Erikson]], winning by [[submission (combat sport)|submission]]. Later that year he faced [[Roman Zentsov]] in [[PRIDE Final Conflict 2005]], he was able to defeat Zentsov by a Triangle choke in 6:01 of the very first round. Werdum then had his very first loss in his MMA career, when he lost to [[Sergei Kharitonov]] via split decision in [[PRIDE 30]]. Then in early 2006, Werdum defeated [[Jon Olav Einemo]] by unanimous decision in [[PRIDE 31]]. |
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He accumulated a record of 3–1 in PRIDE before entering the 2006 Pride Open Weight Grand Prix. His first match of the tournament was against Dutch fighter [[Alistair Overeem]], and he won via [[Armlock#Kimura|kimura]] in the second round. He then faced former [[List of Pride champions|PRIDE Heavyweight Champion]], [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]] in the quarter-finals, losing via decision. |
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Werdum then had a short stint in 2 Hot 2 Handle, facing [[Alexander Emelianenko]] in a Heavyweight bout, and beating the Russian by submission via [[triangle choke]] [[armbar]] combination. |
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===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== |
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===UFC=== |
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Fabrício Werdum debuted in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] on 21 April 2007 at [[UFC 70|UFC 70: Nations Collide]]. He faced former [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] [[Andrei Arlovski]], losing via unanimous decision. He began to train in Brazil at [[Chute Boxe Academy]], becoming more aggressive and showing improvement in his striking, particularly in [[Muay Thai]] attacks. |
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At [[UFC 80]] on 19 January 2008, Werdum met [[Gabriel Gonzaga]] in a rematch. Werdum won the bout by TKO. He weathered an early striking onslaught only to secure the [[Muay Thai clinch]] and connect with several [[knee strikes]] before taking Gonzaga to the ground and finishing him with punches. |
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Werdum's next fight was against [[Brandon Vera]] at [[UFC 85]]. He defeated Vera by TKO in the 1st round. Werdum achieved full mount with less than 30 seconds to go in the round and connected with a number of unanswered punches. The decision to stop the bout was booed due to the small amount of time remaining in the round, although the official time of stoppage was 4:40. |
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[[File:Fabricio Werdum - UFC 100 Fan Expo - Mandalay Bay Casino, Las Vegas.jpg|thumb|right|At the ''UFC 100 Fan Expo'' event in Las Vegas, July 2009]] |
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In his next fight at [[UFC 90]], Werdum was heavily favored to win but was knocked out in 1:20 of the first round via uppercut by debuting [[Junior dos Santos]]. After the loss Werdum's contract was terminated by the UFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.englj.com/mixed-martial-arts/60407.html/|title=Werdum On The UFC: They Kind Of Used Me And Threw Me Out|publisher=englj.com}}</ref> Since Werdum was not contacted directly about the termination he had no idea he had been cut and initially denied the news of him no longer being in the UFC as just a rumor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/7358/werdum-reportedly-released-from-ufc-heavyweight-denies-departure/|title=Werdum Reportedly Released From UFC; Heavyweight Denies Departure|publisher=MMA Frenzy|access-date=12 July 2015}}</ref> |
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MMA Weekly reports that the UFC attempted to renegotiate Werdum's contract after his surprising first-round knockout loss to Junior dos Santos at UFC 90 - Silva vs Cote. The two sides were unable to come to terms (the UFC no doubt requested that Werdum accept a paycut in order to stay with the promotion), and finally agreed to go their separate ways. |
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===Strikeforce=== |
===Strikeforce=== |
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After leaving the UFC Werdum then signed with [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]].<ref name="mmafighting"/> He made his debut at [[Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg]] on 15 August 2009, against fellow UFC veteran [[Mike Kyle|Mike "MAK" Kyle]]. He won by submission in 1:24 of the first round. Werdum followed that up with a unanimous decision victory over [[Antônio Silva (fighter)|Antônio "Bigfoot" Silva]] at [[Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers]]. |
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Werdum faced former [[List of Pride champions|Pride Heavyweight Champion]] [[Fedor Emelianenko]] on 26 June 2010, at [[Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum]]. In an enormous upset victory, Werdum forced Fedor to tap via triangle/armbar 1:09 into the first round.<ref name="sherdog.com">[http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Fedor-Emelianenko-1500 Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography, and More – Sherdog.com [http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/6/26/1539463/strikeforce-fedor-vs-werdum – Strikeforce Fedor vs Werdum Results – Fedor Emelianenko Taps Out to Fabricio Werdum – Bloody Elbow]. Sherdog.com.</ref> The victory ended Emelianenko's 28-fight unbeaten streak<ref name="sherdog.com"/><ref>Pugmire, Lance. [https://articles.latimes.com/2010/jun/26/sports/la-sp-strikeforce-20100627 Strikeforce: Fabricio Werdum defeats Fedor Emelianenko in shocker], the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', 26 June 2010, retrieved 12 July 2010</ref> while propelling Werdum's status up the Heavyweight rankings. He was ranked as the third-best Heavyweight in MMA by [[Sherdog.com|Sherdog]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lowkick.com/Strikeforce/Fedor-Emelianenko-aims-for-the-United-Russia-Belgorod-Regional-Congress-spot-Training-camp-Pictures-8077|title=Fedor Emelianenko aims for the "United Russia" spot in Belgorod Regional Congress; Training camp Pictures}}</ref> |
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====Victory over Fedor Emelianenko==== |
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Werdum faced former Pride FC heavyweight champion [[Fedor Emelianenko]] on June 26, 2010 at [[Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum]]. In an enormous upset victory, Werdum forced Fedor to tap via triangle/armbar 1:09 into the first round.<ref name="sherdog.com">http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Fedor-Emelianenko-1500 Fedor "The Last Emperor" Emelianenko MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography, and More - Sherdog.com</ref><ref>http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/6/26/1539463/strikeforce-fedor-vs-werdum - Strikeforce Fedor vs Werdum Results - Fedor Emelianenko Taps Out to Fabricio Werdum - Bloody Elbow</ref> The victory ended Emelianenko's 28-fight unbeaten streak <ref name="sherdog.com"/><ref>Pugmire, Lance. [http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jun/26/sports/la-sp-strikeforce-20100627 Strikeforce: Fabricio Werdum defeats Fedor Emelianenko in shocker], [[The Los Angeles Times]], June 26, 2010, retrieved July 12, 2010</ref> while propelling Werdum's status up the Heavyweight rankings. He is currently ranked as the third best Heavyweight in MMA by [[Sherdog.com|Sherdog]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lowkick.com/Strikeforce/Fedor-Emelianenko-aims-for-the-United-Russia-Belgorod-Regional-Congress-spot-Training-camp-Pictures-8077|title=Fedor Emelianenko aims for the "United Russia" spot in Belgorod Regional Congress; Training camp Pictures}}</ref> |
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The victory over Fedor also gave him the distinction of being the only man to hold victories over both of the Emelianenko brothers. |
The victory over Fedor also gave him the distinction of being the only man to hold victories over both of the Emelianenko brothers. |
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A rematch with [[Alistair Overeem]] took place on 18 June 2011, at [[Strikeforce: Dallas]] as part of an eight-man Heavyweight Tournament. Werdum lost to Overeem by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 29–28). He has received some criticism for "pleading" Overeem to fight him on the ground in order to get into a position favorable to him due to his Brazilian jiu-jitsu background.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22667/strikeforce-officially-announces-aprils-diaz-vs-daley-grand-prix-event-for-june.mma|title=Strikeforce officially announces April's "Diaz vs. Daley," grand prix event for June|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2 March 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110305000812/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22667/strikeforce-officially-announces-aprils-diaz-vs-daley-grand-prix-event-for-june.mma|archive-date=5 March 2011}}</ref> |
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A rematch with [[Alistair Overeem]] is expected sometime in early 2011, possibly at [[Strikeforce 32]] and will be part of an eight-man heavyweight tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/01/04/overeem-vs-werdum-among-strikeforce-heavyweight-tournament-pair/|title=Overeem vs. Werdum Among Strikeforce Heavyweight Tournament Pairings |publisher=mmafighting.com|date=January 4, 2011}}</ref> |
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===Ultimate Fighting Championship return=== |
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On 8 November 2011, Werdum made his return to the UFC via contract-signing. It was speculated that his return fight might be against [[Brendan Schaub]], a fight he expressed an interest in.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmabay.co.uk/2011/11/08/ufc-141-%e2%80%93-fabricio-werdum-rumoured-to-be-facing-brendan-schaub-december-30th-in-las-vegas-nevada/ |title=UFC 141 – Fabricio Werdum rumoured to be facing Brendan Schaub December 30th in Las Vegas, Nevada |publisher=mmabay.co.uk |date=8 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120904233557/http://www.mmabay.co.uk/2011/11/08/ufc-141-%E2%80%93-fabricio-werdum-rumoured-to-be-facing-brendan-schaub-december-30th-in-las-vegas-nevada/ |archive-date=4 September 2012 }}</ref> The bout, however, did not materialize. |
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Instead, for his return match, Werdum faced [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]] at [[UFC 143]] on 4 February 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26546/roy-nelson-vs-fabricio-werdum-slotted-for-ufc-143.mma|title=Roy Nelson vs. Fabricio Werdum slotted for UFC 143 in February|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=14 December 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710225235/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26546/roy-nelson-vs-fabricio-werdum-slotted-for-ufc-143.mma|archive-date=10 July 2012}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 30–27). The back and forth action earned ''Fight of the Night'' honors. |
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Werdum next faced [[Mike Russow]] on 23 June 2012, at [[UFC 147]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/3/9/2857593/fabricio-werdum-vs-mike-russow-slated-for-june| title=Fabricio Werdum vs. Mike Russow Slated for June|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Helwani, Ariel |date=9 March 2012| access-date=9 March 2012}}</ref> Werdum won the match against Russow in the first-round via TKO.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fabricio Werdum snaps Mike Russow's win streak at UFC 147|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/fabricio-werdum-snaps-mike-russow-win-streak-ufc-025722136--mma.html|access-date=2021-06-07|website=sports.yahoo.com|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Werdum coached opposite [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]] on the second season of [[The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2|The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil]]. The two met in a rematch at the conclusion of the season, on 8 June 2013, at [[UFC on Fuel TV 10|UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/antonio-rodrigo-nogueira-vs-fabricio-werdum-official-for-ufc-on-fuel-tv-10|title=Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Fabricio Werdum official for UFC on FUEL TV 10|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff |date=12 March 2013|access-date=12 March 2013}}</ref> He won the fight via verbal submission due to an armbar in the second round. The victory also gives him the distinction of being the only fighter to hold submission victories over both [[Fedor Emelianenko]] and [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]] both whom were former [[PRIDE FC]] Heavyweight Champions. |
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Werdum faced [[Travis Browne]] at [[UFC on Fox 11]] in a Heavyweight title eliminator bout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/ufc-on-fox-11-heads-to-florida-with-werdum-vs-browne-tate-vs-carmouche/|title=UFC on FOX 11 heads to Florida with Werdum vs. Browne, Tate vs. Carmouche|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Marrocco, Steven |date=13 January 2014|access-date=13 January 2014}}</ref> Despite being a betting underdog and considered at a disadvantage in terms of striking, Werdum dominated the fight for nearly all five rounds. He won the fight via unanimous decision (49–46, 50–45, and 50–45).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.fightofthenight.com/news/fabricio-werdum-outstrikes-travis-browne-to-decision-victory-at-ufc-on-fox-11 | title=Fabricio Werdum Outstrikes Travis Browne To Decision Victory At UFC On FOX 11 | publisher=Fight of the Night | date=19 April 2014 | access-date=24 April 2014 | author=Cole, Ross}}</ref> |
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====Heavyweight title==== |
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On 29 April 2014, the UFC announced that Werdum and heavyweight champion [[Cain Velasquez]] had been selected as coaches for the inaugural installment of ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America]]'', with the two expected to face each other on 15 November 2014 at [[UFC 180]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/cain-velasquez-fabricio-werdum-coach-tuf-latin-america-fight-in-november|title=Cain Velasquez, Fabricio Werdum coach 'TUF: Latin America,' fight in November|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=29 April 2014}}</ref> |
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On 21 October 2014, it was announced that Velasquez pulled out of the bout due to a knee injury. Werdum instead faced [[Mark Hunt]] for the [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|interim UFC Heavyweight Championship]] at [[UFC 180]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/cain-velasquez-injured-fabricio-werdum-vs-mark-hunt-new-ufc-180-main-event?|title=Cain Velasquez Injured; Fabricio Werdum vs. Mark Hunt New UFC 180 Main Event|work=UFC|access-date=12 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/cain-velasquez-injures-knee--mark-hunt-to-fight-fabricio-werdum-for-title-010151957.html|title=Cain Velasquez injures knee; Mark Hunt to fight Fabricio Werdum for interim heavyweight title|date=22 October 2014|work=Yahoo Sports|access-date=12 July 2015}}</ref> Despite being dropped by punches early on, he won the fight via TKO in the second round, becoming the new UFC interim Heavyweight Champion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2263478-werdum-vs-hunt-results-winner-recap-and-analysis-from-ufc-180|title=Werdum vs. Hunt Results: Winner, Recap and Analysis from UFC 180|publisher=bleacherreport.com|author=Chiari, Mike |date=15 November 2014}}</ref> The win also earned Werdum his first ''Performance of the Night'' bonus award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/11/ufc-180-bonuses-werdum-gastelum-briones-cannetti-win-50000|title=UFC 180 bonuses: Werdum, Gastelum, Briones, Cannetti win $50,000|author=Erickson, Matt |publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=15 November 2014}}</ref> |
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A rescheduled bout with Velasquez took place on 13 June 2015, at [[UFC 188]] in Mexico City.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/02/report-cain-velasquez-vs-fabricio-werdum-official-for-ufc-188-in-mexico-in-june|title=Cain Velasquez vs. Fabricio Werdum official for UFC 188 in Mexico in June|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=23 February 2015|date=23 February 2015}}</ref> In a back-and-forth affair, Werdum won the fight in the third round by guillotine choke submission.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/ufc-188-results-fabricio-werdum-taps-out-cain-velasquez-for-shocking-title-upset|title=UFC 188 results: Fabricio Werdum taps out Cain Velasquez for shocking title upset|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=14 June 2015|access-date=14 June 2015}}</ref> The win earned Werdum his second consecutive ''Performance of the Night'' bonus award.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/ufc-188-bonuses-fabricio-werdum-cashes-50000-extra-check-who-joined-him|title=UFC 188 bonuses: Fabricio Werdum cashes $50,000 extra check. Who joined him?|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=14 June 2015|access-date=14 June 2015}}</ref> With the victory, Werdum unified the UFC's heavyweight titles and became the undisputed champion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ballerstatus.com/2015/06/14/werdum-stuns-cain-velasquez-at-ufc-188/ |title=Werdum Stuns Cain Velasquez At UFC 188 |publisher=BallerStatus.com |date=14 June 2015 |access-date=14 June 2015 |archive-date=15 October 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161015041813/http://www.ballerstatus.com/2015/06/14/werdum-stuns-cain-velasquez-at-ufc-188/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Subsequently, Werdum signed a new, eight-fight contract with the UFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/5/6/21247930/resign-retire-fabricio-werdum-undecided-future-ufc-deal-249|title=Re-sign or retire: Fabricio Werdum undecided on future with two fights left on UFC deal|author=Guilherme Cruz|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=May 6, 2020}}</ref> |
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====Losing the Heavyweight Championship==== |
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A rematch with Velasquez was expected to take place on 6 February 2016, at [[UFC Fight Night 82]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/rematch-between-fabricio-werdum-and-cain-velasquez-confirmed-for-ufc-196|title=Fabricio Werdum vs. Cain Velasquez title rematch confirmed for UFC 196|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=9 December 2015|access-date=10 December 2015}}</ref> However, Velasquez pulled out of the bout due to a back injury on 23 January and was replaced by [[Stipe Miocic]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://fansided.com/2016/01/24/cain-velasquez-out-fabricio-werdum-stipe-miocic-ufc-196/|title=Cain Velasquez out, Stipe Miocic to fill in at UFC 196|publisher=fansided.com|author=Dyce, Mike |date=24 January 2016|access-date=24 January 2016}}</ref> On the following day, Werdum announced that he was pulling out of the event due to an injury as well.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/1/25/10828922/fabricio-werdum-pulls-out-of-ufc-196-with-injury|title=Fabricio Werdum pulls out of UFC 196 with injury|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Cruz, Guilherme |date=25 January 2016|access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref> The bout with Miocic was rescheduled and took place on 14 May 2016, at [[UFC 198]].<ref name="UFC 198">{{cite news|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/2/3/10911516/ufc-news-ufc-198-ufn-87-werdum-miocic-belfort-jacare|title=UFC Fight Night 87 changed to UFC 198, could feature Werdum vs. Miocic|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Rezende, Lucas |date=3 February 2016|access-date=3 February 2016}}</ref> Werdum lost the fight via knockout in the first round after rushing in with an attempted flurry of punches and was caught with a counter right hook, suffering his first defeat since June 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/ufc-198-results-stipe-miocic-new-heavyweight-champ-with-1-punch-ko-of-fabricio-werdum|title=UFC 198 results: Stipe Miocic new heavyweight champ with 1-punch KO of Fabricio Werdum|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Erickson, Matt |newspaper=Mma Junkie|date=15 May 2016|access-date=15 May 2016}}</ref> |
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====Post-title==== |
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Werdum was expected to face [[Ben Rothwell]] on 10 September 2016 at [[UFC 203]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/5/29/11809620/fabricio-werdum-vs-ben-rothwell-set-for-ufc-203-in-cleveland|title=Fabricio Werdum vs. Ben Rothwell set for UFC 203 in Cleveland|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Doyle, Dave |access-date=29 May 2016|date=29 May 2016}}</ref> However, Rothwell pulled out of the fight on 11 August citing a knee injury and was replaced by former opponent [[Travis Browne]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/injury-forces-ben-rothwell-out-of-ufc-203-co-main-event-with-fabricio-werdum|title=Injury forces Ben Rothwell out of UFC 203 co-main event with Fabricio Werdum|author=Marrocco, Steven |publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=11 August 2016|access-date=11 August 2016}}</ref> Werdum won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/9/11/12876676/ufc-203-results-fabricio-werdum-defeats-travis-browne-gets-in-scuffle|title=UFC 203 results: Fabricio Werdum defeats Travis Browne, gets in scuffle with Edmond Tarverdyan|publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Doyle, Dave |date=11 September 2016|access-date=11 September 2015}}</ref> After the bout, Travis' coach [[Edmond Tarverdyan]] angrily confronted Werdum, who push kicked the coach in the chest and raise his hands to defend himself. This resulted in both fighter corners having to get involved to separate the two men. No disciplinary action was taken against Werdum for the incident. |
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Werdum was expected to face [[Cain Velasquez]] in a rematch at [[UFC 207]] on 30 December 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/10/cain-velasquez-and-fabricio-werdum-to-rematch-at-ufc-207|title=Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum to rematch at UFC 207|publisher=[[MMA Junkie]]|author=Staff|date=20 October 2016|access-date=21 December 2016}}</ref> However the Nevada State Athletic Commission failed to approve Velasquez to fight, determining after physical examinations and interviews that he was unfit to compete.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/cain-velasquez-out-of-ufc-207-bout-with-fabrico-werdum|title=Cain Velasquez out of UFC 207 bout with Fabrico Werdum|publisher=[[MMA Junkie]]|author=Staff|date=24 December 2016|access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref> |
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The bout with [[Ben Rothwell]] was rescheduled and expected to take place on 13 May 2017 at [[UFC 211]]. The bout was canceled due to Rothwell failing a drug test.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2017/3/20/14988334/ufc-211-fabricio-werdum-standby-heavyweight-title-fight-ben-rothwell-usada-mma|title=Werdum on standby For UFC 211 title fight|date=20 March 2017|website=MMAmania.com|access-date=21 March 2017}}</ref> |
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A third fight with [[Alistair Overeem]] took place on 8 July 2017 at [[UFC 213]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2017/3/29/15109932/fabricio-werdum-vs-alistair-overeem-added-to-ufc-213|title=Fabricio Werdum versus Alistair Overeem added to International Fight Week's UFC 213|date=29 March 2017|website=MMAmania.com|author=Harkness, Ryan |access-date=29 March 2017}}</ref> Although coming close to finishing Overeem in the third round, Werdum lost the bout via somewhat controversial majority decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-213/ufc-213-results-alistair-overeem-defeats-fabricio-werdum-highlights/|title=UFC 213 Results: Alistair Overeem defeats Fabricio Werdum (Highlights) {{!}} BJPenn.com|date=8 July 2017|work={{!}} BJPenn.com|access-date=9 July 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Werdum was expected to face [[Derrick Lewis]] on 7 October 2017 at [[UFC 216]].<ref name="Alexander K. Lee">{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/8/17/16163390/fabricio-werdum-to-face-derrick-lewis-at-ufc-216|title=Fabricio Werdum to face Derrick Lewis at UFC 216|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=17 August 2017|access-date=17 August 2017}}</ref> However, the day of the event Lewis was unable to fight due to back issues. Werdum agreed to face last-minute replacement [[Walt Harris (fighter)|Walt Harris]] on the card.<ref name="Alexander K. Lee"/> After securing a single leg takedown almost immediately, Werdum quickly secured back mount and transitioned to an armbar for the victory just over a minute into the fight.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/10/7/16442082/ufc-216-results-fabricio-werdum-submits-walt-harris-in-just-over-a-minute-armbar-mma|title=UFC 216 results: Fabricio Werdum armbars Walt Harris in just over a minute|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=8 October 2017}}</ref> |
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Werdum faced [[Marcin Tybura]] on 19 November 2017 at [[UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/10/ufc-medical-concerns-pulls-mark-hunt-ufc-fight-night-121-fabricio-werdum|title=UFC cites 'medical concerns,' pulls Mark Hunt from UFC Fight Night 121 in favor of Fabricio Werdum|date=10 October 2017|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=11 October 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/mark-hunt-off-ufc-sydney-replaced-by-fabricio-werdum/|title=Mark Hunt off UFC Sydney; replaced by Fabricio Werdum|work=Fight News Australia|access-date=11 October 2017|language=en}}</ref> He dominated most of the action and won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-sydney-fabricio-werdum-outlasts-marcin-tybura-25-minute-decision|title=UFC Fight Night 121 results: Fabricio Werdum outlasts Marcin Tybura for 25-minute decision|date=19 November 2017|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=19 November 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Werdum faced [[Alexander Volkov (fighter)|Alexander Volkov]] on 17 March 2018 at [[UFC Fight Night 127]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/02/fabricio-werdum-alexander-volkov-main-event-london-ufc-fight-night-127|title=Fabricio Werdum vs. Alexander Volkov set as main event for UFC Fight Night 127 in London|website=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=1 February 2018|access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> He lost the back-and-forth fight via knockout in the fourth round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/3/17/17134836/ufc-london-results-alexander-volkov-stuns-fabricio-werdum-by-knockout|title=UFC London results: Alexander Volkov stuns Fabricio Werdum by knockout |publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=17 March 2018|access-date=17 March 2018}}</ref> |
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====USADA suspension==== |
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Werdum was expected to face [[Alexey Oleynik]] on 15 September 2018 at [[UFC Fight Night 136]].<ref name="MoscowHeadliner">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/5/21/17377926/fabricio-werdum-vs-alexey-oleynik-set-to-headline-ufc-moscow-fight-card|title=Fabricio Werdum vs. Oleksiy Oliynyk set to headline UFC Moscow|website=mmafighting.com|author=Shaun Al-Shatti|date=21 May 2018|access-date=21 May 2018}}</ref> However, on 22 May, Fabrício Werdum was flagged for a potential [[USADA]] doping violation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/UFC-Statement-on-Fabricio-Werdum|title = UFC Statement on Fabricio Werdum | UFC}}</ref> In September 2018 it was revealed that the substance in question was [[trenbolone]] and as a result he was suspended from competition for 2 years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/09/suspended-fabricio-werdum-says-he-turned-down-usadas-request-to-snitch|title=Suspended Fabricio Werdum says he turned down USADA's request to snitch|date=30 September 2018|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=30 September 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> He was eligible to return in May 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/09/usada-fabricio-werdum-suspended-two-years-for-steroid|title=USADA: Fabricio Werdum suspended two years for steroid|date=11 September 2018|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=12 September 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> Having two fights left in his contract, Werdum announced that he has requested for a release from the UFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/1/3/18167616/fabricio-werdum-requests-release-ufc|title=Fabricio Werdum has requested his release from the UFC|author=Guilherme Cruz|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=3 January 2019}}</ref> Subsequently, Werdum's 2-year suspension was reduced to 10 months for [[Informant|substantial assistance]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/01/fabricio-werdum-usada-suspension-reduced-10-months-substantial-assistance|title=Fabricio Werdum's USADA suspension reduced 10 months for 'substantial assistance'|date=2020-01-16|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2020-01-17}}</ref> |
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====Return from suspension==== |
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Werdum was expected to face [[Alexey Oleynik]] on 9 May 2020 at [[UFC 250]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/combate/noticia/ultimate-encaminha-fabricio-werdum-x-alexey-oleynik-para-o-ufc-250-em-sao-paulo.ghtmll|title=UFC sets Fabrício Werdum vs. Alexey Oleynik for UFC 250, in São Paulo|website=sportv.globo.com|author=Evelyn Rodrigues and Raphael Marinho|date=2020-02-13|access-date=2020-02-13}} {{in lang|pt}}</ref> However, on April 9, [[Dana White]], the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed<ref name="Postpone">{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29018339/dana-white-says-ufc-249-not-happen-april-18|title=Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18|work=espn.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2020-04-09|access-date=2020-04-09}}</ref> and the bout eventually took place on May 9, 2020, at [[UFC 249]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=REVISED – UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje Fight Card {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-249-khabib-vs-ferguson-fight-card|date=2020-04-27|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-03}}</ref> Werdum lost the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UFC 249 Results: Aleksei Oleinik Wins Behind Overwhelming First Round|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/05/09/ufc-249-results-aleksei-oleinik/|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-05-09|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-10}}</ref> |
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Werdum faced [[Alexander Gustafsson]] on July 26, 2020, at [[UFC on ESPN 14]], the latter making his debut at heavyweight.<ref>{{Citation|last=Grundy|first=John|title=Foreword by John Grundy: Architecture vs Agile: competition or cooperation?|date=2014|work=Agile Software Architecture|pages=xxi–xxvii|publisher=Elsevier|doi=10.1016/b978-0-12-407772-0.09992-5|isbn=978-0-12-407772-0}}</ref> He won the fight via an armbar submission in round one.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fuentes|first=Jon|date=2020-07-25|title=UFC Fight Island 3 Results: Fabricio Werdum Gets Quick Submission Over Alexander Gustafsson|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/07/25/ufc-fight-island-3-results-fabricio-werdum-vs-alexander-gustafsson/|access-date=2020-07-26|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> This win earned him the ''[[Performance of the Night]]'' award.<ref name="UFConESPN14">{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-07-26|title=UFC Fight Island 3 Bonuses: Six Fighters Earn 50K Performance of the Night Awards|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/07/26/ufc-fight-island-3-bonuses/|access-date=2020-07-26|publisher=cagesidepress}}</ref> After the fight, Werdum chose not to re-sign with the UFC.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Simon|first=Zane|date=2013-01-29|title=List of current UFC fighters|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/1/29/3928296/ufc-roster-current-list-fighters|access-date=2020-08-10|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en}}</ref> |
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====Professional Fighters League==== |
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On November 16, 2020, Werdum announced he had signed a multi-fight deal with the [[Professional Fighters League]] promotion and will compete in the 2021 PFL heavyweight tournament.<ref name="werdumpfl" /> He made his promotional debut against Team Nogueira fighter [[Renan Ferreira (fighter)|Renan Ferreira]] on May 6, 2021, at [[PFL 3 (2021 season)|PFL 3]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31032552/former-ufc-champion-fabricio-werdum-make-pfl-debut-renan-ferreira%3fplatform=amp|title=Former UFC champion Fabricio Werdum to make PFL debut against Renan Ferreira|author=Brett Okamoto|date=March 9, 2021|accessdate=March 10, 2021}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round. The loss was surrounded by controversy as replays showed Ferreira tapping out while Werdum had him locked into a [[triangle choke]] right before Ferreira finished Werdum.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-05-06|title=PFL 3 Result: Renan Ferreira Spoils Debut of Fabricio Werdum|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/05/06/pfl-3-result-fabricio-werdum-vs-renan-ferreira/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> On May 10, the [[New Jersey State Athletic Control Board]] announced that Ferreira's TKO win against Werdum was overturned to a [[No contest (combat sports)|no contest]] due to the controversy of the stoppage.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Raimondi|first=Marc|date=2021-05-10|title=Renan Ferreira's PFL victory over Fabricio Werdum overturned|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31422414/renan-ferreira-pfl-victory-fabricio-werdum-overturned|access-date=2021-05-10|website=ESPN|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=PFL|date=2021-05-10|title=PFL on Twitter: OFFICIAL: The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board has overturned the result of Werdum vs Ferreira to a No Decision. Per the PFL rules, both fighters receive 1 point in the heavyweight standings|url=https://twitter.com/PFLMMA/status/1391865468554727426|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref> |
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Werdum was scheduled to face Brandon Sayles on June 25, 2021, at [[PFL 6 (2021 season)|PFL 6]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Newswire|first=MMA Fighting|date=2021-06-01|title=Kayla Harrison vs. Cindy Dandois headlines PFL 6 card on June 25, Fabricio Werdum also returns|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/6/1/22463240/kayla-harrison-vs-cindy-dandois-headlines-pfl-6-card-on-june-25-fabricio-werdum-also-returns|access-date=2021-06-01|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> However, it was later announced that Werdum had pulled out due to injuries suffered in his last bout.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cruz|first=Guilherme|date=2021-06-02|title=Fabricio Werdum out of PFL 6 fight with Brandon Sayles|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/6/2/22465605/fabricio-werdum-out-pfl-6-fight-brandon-sayles|access-date=2021-06-02|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> |
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====Gamebred FC==== |
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After over two years away from competing in the sport, Werdum announced that he had signed a new contract with an unnamed promotion.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Blackett |first1=Todd |title=Fabricio Werdum Teases MMA Return |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/fabricio-werdum-teases-mma-return/ |website=Jitsmagazine |access-date=20 June 2023}}</ref> Werdum was then booked to compete against in a rematch against [[Junior dos Santos|Junior Dos Santos]] in a bare knuckle MMA fight at a Gamebred FC event on September 8, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Blackett |first1=Todd |title=Fabricio Werdum And Junior Dos Santos Set For Bare Knuckle MMA Rematch |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/fabricio-werdum-and-junior-dos-santos-set-for-bare-knuckle-mma-rematch/ |website=Jitsmagazine |access-date=22 June 2023}}</ref> He lost the fight by split decision.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fabricio Werdum Loses Bare Knuckle MMA Fight With Junior Dos Santos |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/fabricio-werdum-loses-bare-knuckle-mma-fight-with-junior-dos-santos/ |website=Jitsmagazine |access-date=9 September 2023}}</ref> |
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==Schools and instruction== |
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Until November 2006, Werdum was the [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] coach to [[Mirko Filipović]] and is associated with ''Team Werdum BJJ Academy'', located in [[Zagreb]], [[Croatia]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080506144519/http://www.croatia.teamwerdum.com/ Team Werdum BJJ Academy ]</ref> Through 2008 Werdum was a BJJ head coach in [[Madrid]], [[Spain]] for the Barcelo Boxing Gym.<ref>[http://www.clubdeportivobarcelo.com/web/act/ac_01_jiub.html Barcelo Boxing Gym]</ref> Werdum is currently training with [[Kings MMA]].<ref>[http://www.kingsmma.com/#!faq/citr Kings MMA]</ref> |
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Werdum currently teaches in [[Venice, California]], at his new school Werdum Combat Team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.werdumcombatteam.com|title=Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, MMA school |publisher=Werdum Combat Team|access-date=12 July 2015}}</ref> |
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==Schools & instruction== |
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Until November, 2006, Werdum was the [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] coach to [[Mirko Filipović|Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović]] and is associated with ''Team Werdum [[BJJ]] Academy'', located in [[Zagreb]], [[Croatia]][http://www.croatia.teamwerdum.com/]. Werdum is currently training with the [[Chute Boxe]] [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] team.[http://www.graciemag.com/?c=144&a=7770] |
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On 4 October 2015 Werdum signed a contract with [[Chechnya|Chechen]] Akhmat Fight Club to represent the club.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://grozny.tv/news.php?id=7941|title=Fabricio Werdum signed a contract with fight club "Akhmat"|publisher=grozny.tv|author=Khuzin, Abdullah |date=10 April 2015}}</ref> |
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Werdum currently teaches in [[Venice, CA]] at his new school with his long-time training partner, Lucas Pires, at Werdum Combat Team.<ref>http://www.werdumcombatteam.com</ref> |
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==Championships and accomplishments== |
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==Grappling Credentials== |
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*'''CBJJ [[World Jiu-Jitsu Championship]]''' |
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:*2004 Black Belt Pesadissimo: 1st Place |
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:*2003 Black Belt Super-Pesado: 1st Place Black Belt Absolute: 3rd Place |
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:*2002 Brown Belt Super-Pesado: 3rd Place |
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:*2001 Purple Belt Absolute: 2nd Place |
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:*2000 Blue Belt Super-Pesado: 1st Place Blue Belt Absolute: 1st Place |
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===Mixed martial arts=== |
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*'''[[ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship|ADCC]] World Submission Wrestling Championships''' |
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* '''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]''' |
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:*2009 ADCC - 99kg+: Champion |
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** [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]] (One time) |
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:*2007 ADCC - 99kg+: Champion |
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** [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship]] (One time) |
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:*2005 ADCC - 99kg+: 3rd Place |
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** [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] (One time)<small> vs. [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]]</small> |
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:*2003 ADCC - 99kg+: 2nd Place |
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** [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] (Three times){{small| vs. [[Mark Hunt]], [[Cain Velasquez]] and [[Alexander Gustafsson]]}}<ref name="UFConESPN14" /> |
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:*2003 ADCC - Absolute: 3rd place |
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* '''[[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]]''' |
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** 2010 Submission of the Year <small>vs. [[Fedor Emelianenko]] on 26 June</small> |
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** 2010 Upset of the Year <small>vs. [[Fedor Emelianenko]] on 26 June</small> |
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* '''[[World MMA Awards]]''' |
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** 2010 Submission of the Year <small>vs. [[Fedor Emelianenko]] at [[Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/12/01/world-mma-awards-2010-winners/ |title=World MMA Awards 2010 Winners |work=MMAFighting.com |date=1 December 2010 |last=Erickson |first=Matt |access-date=7 February 2011}}</ref> |
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* '''[[Sherdog]]''' |
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** [[Sherdog#Submission of the Year|2010 Submission of the Year]] <small>vs. [[Fedor Emelianenko]] on 26 June</small> |
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** [[Sherdog#Upset of the Year|2010 Upset of the Year]] <small>vs. [[Fedor Emelianenko]] on 26 June</small> |
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** 2012 All-Violence Second Team |
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* '''[[Bleacher Report]]''' |
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** 2010 Submission of the Year <small>vs. [[Fedor Emelianenko]] on 26 June</small> |
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** 2010 Upset of the Year <small>vs. [[Fedor Emelianenko]] on 26 June</small> |
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*'''[[MMAjunkie.com]]''' |
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**2015 June Submission of the Month<small> vs. [[Cain Velasquez]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/mmajunkies-submission-of-the-month-for-june-here-a-choke-there-a-choke|title=MMAjunkie's 'Submission of the Month' for June: Here a choke, there a choke – MMAjunkie|work=MMAjunkie|date=3 July 2015|access-date=12 July 2015}}</ref> |
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* '''MMAFighting''' |
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** 2010 Submission of the Year <small>vs. [[Fedor Emelianenko]] on 26 June</small> |
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* '''FIGHT! Magazine''' |
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** 2010 Upset of the Year <small>vs. [[Fedor Emelianenko]] on 26 June</small> |
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* '''FightMatrix''' |
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** 2010 Upset of the Year <small>vs. [[Fedor Emelianenko]] on 26 June</small> |
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** Lineal MMA Heavyweight Champion (two times) |
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=== Submission grappling === |
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*'''CBJJ [[Pan American Championship (Jiu Jitsu)|Pan American Championship]]''' |
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* '''[[International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation]]''' |
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:*2003 PAC - Black Belt Absolute: 2nd Place |
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** 2004 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships Black Belt Gold Medalist |
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** 2003 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships Black Belt Absolute Bronze Medalist |
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:*2002 PAC - Brown Belt 99kg+: Champion |
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** 2003 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships Black Belt Gold Medalist |
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:*2001 PAC - Purple Belt 99kg+: Champion |
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** 2003 Pan American Championships Black Belt Absolute Silver Medalist |
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** 2003 Pan American Championships Black Belt Bronze Medalist |
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** 2002 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships Brown Belt Bronze Medalist |
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** 2002 Pan American Championships Brown Belt Gold Medalist |
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** 2001 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships Purple Belt Silver Medalist |
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** 2001 Pan American Championships Purple Belt Absolute Gold Medalist |
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** 2001 Pan American Championships Purple Belt Gold Medalist |
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** 2000 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships Blue Belt Absolute Gold Medalist |
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** 2000 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championships Blue Belt Gold Medalist |
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** 2000 Pan American Championships Blue Belt Gold Medalist |
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* '''[[ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship]]''' |
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** 2011 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships Silver Medalist |
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** 2009 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships Gold Medalist |
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** 2007 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships Gold Medalist |
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** 2005 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships Bronze Medalist |
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** 2003 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships Absolute Bronze Medalist |
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** 2003 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championships Silver Medalist |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Werdum has two daughters with his wife Karine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tatame.com/mma/fabricio-werdum-also-pulls-out-of-ufc-196-due-to-injury/|title=Fabricio Werdum also pulls out of UFC 196 due to injury|date=26 January 2016|access-date=17 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221052007/http://www.tatame.com/mma/fabricio-werdum-also-pulls-out-of-ufc-196-due-to-injury/|archive-date=21 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Werdum is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish, having lived in Spain for 10 years, and as his mother is of Spanish descent. Werdum was previously a Spanish-language commentator for the UFC and often comes to the octagon with the Spanish flag, as well as the Brazilian one.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0j0p9Vlrbo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/r0j0p9Vlrbo |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Fabricio Werdum talks Antonio Silva's win over Fedor, Overeem y habla en espanol!|date=13 February 2011|work=YouTube|access-date=12 July 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
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Fabricio has one daughter with his wife Karine.<ref>[http://www.tatame.com/2007/03/01/Fabricio-Werdum My wife Karine is already with 8 months. Her birth is expected to be in the next two weeks. I´m very ansious because it´s my first daughter. We already arranged all her room, I´m kind of silly with all this thing.]</ref> |
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From 2004 to 2006, Werdum lived and trained together with [[Mirko Filipović]] in [[Zagreb]], [[Croatia]].<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K9Ocv3OhPY |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/3K9Ocv3OhPY |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Cro Cop talks about the time he choked out Fabricio Werdum|date=14 April 2015|work=YouTube|access-date=12 July 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
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==Championships and achievements== |
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In January 2019, Werdum made the news when he and a lifeguard rescued drowning teenagers at a beach near his home in Torrance, California.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/ufc-fabricio-werdum-rescues-teen-drowning-socal-beach|title=Ex-UFC champ Fabricio Werdum rescues teen from drowning at Southern California beach|date=January 22, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref> |
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*'''[[Sherdog]]''' |
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:* 2010 Upset of the Year (over [[Fedor Emelianenko]])<ref>http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/4/Sherdogs-2010-Misc-Awards-29168</ref> |
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:* 2010 Submission of the Year (over [[Fedor Emelianenko]])<ref>http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogs-Submission-of-the-Year-29214</ref> |
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==Mixed martial arts record== |
==Mixed martial arts record== |
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|align=center|{{nowrap|24–10–1 (1)}} |
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|[[Junior dos Santos]] |
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|Gamebred Fighting Championship 5 |
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|{{dts|2023|September|8|format=dmy}} |
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|align=center|5:00 |
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|[[Jacksonville, Florida]], United States |
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|{{small|Bare Knuckle MMA.}} |
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|{{nocontest}}NC |
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|align= |
|align=center|{{nowrap|24–9–1 (1)}} |
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|[[Renan Ferreira (fighter)|Renan Ferreira]] |
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|{{flagicon|NED}} [[Alistair Overeem]] |
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|No Contest (overturned) |
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|[[PFL 3 (2021 season)|PFL 3]] |
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|[[Strikeforce 33|Strikeforce: Overeem vs Werdum]] |
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|{{dts|2021|May|6|format=dmy}} |
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|April 9, 2011 |
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|align= |
|align=center|1 |
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|align= |
|align=center|2:32 |
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|[[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States |
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|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Japan]] |
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|{{small|Originally a TKO (punches) win for Ferreira; later ruled a no contest after it was determined Ferreira tapped out to a triangle choke applied by Werdum.}} |
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|align="center"|<small>Non-title fight, Quarterfinal of Strikeforce HW Tournament. |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
|{{yes2}}Win |
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|align= |
|align=center|24–9–1 |
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|[[Alexander Gustafsson]] |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Russia}} [[Fedor Emelianenko]] |
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|Submission (armbar) |
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|[[UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till]] |
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|{{dts|2020|July|26|format=dmy}} |
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|align= |
|align=center|1 |
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|align= |
|align=center|2:30 |
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|[[Abu Dhabi]], United Arab Emirates |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[San Jose, California]] |
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|{{small|Performance of the Night.}} |
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|<small>Sherdog 2010 Upset of the Year; MMA Awards 2010 Submission of the Year |
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|{{no2}}Loss |
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|-align=center |
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|align=center|23–9–1 |
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|{{Yes2}}Win |
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|[[Aleksei Oleinik]] |
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|align='center'|13-4-1 |
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|Decision (split) |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Antonio Silva (fighter)|Antonio Silva]] |
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|[[UFC 249]] |
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|align='left'|Decision (Unanimous) |
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|{{dts|2020|May|9|format=dmy}} |
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|align='left'|[[Strikeforce: Emelianenko vs. Rogers|Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers]] |
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|align=center|3 |
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|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2009|November|7}} |
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|align= |
|align=center|5:00 |
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|[[Jacksonville, Florida]], United States |
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|align='center'|5:00 |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Hoffman Estates, Illinois]] |
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|-align=center |
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|{{Yes2}}Win |
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|align='center'|12-4-1 |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Mike Kyle]] |
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|align='left'|Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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|align='left'|[[Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg]] |
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|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2009|August|15}} |
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|align='center'|1 |
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|align='center'|1:24 |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[San Jose, California]] |
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|-align=center |
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|{{no2}}Loss |
|{{no2}}Loss |
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|align= |
|align=center|23–8–1 |
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|[[Alexander Volkov (fighter)|Alexander Volkov]] |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Junior dos Santos]] |
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|KO (punches) |
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|[[UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov]] |
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|{{dts|2018|March|17|format=dmy}} |
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|align= |
|align=center|4 |
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|align= |
|align=center|1:38 |
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|[[London]], England |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Rosemont, Illinois]] |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
|{{yes2}}Win |
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|align= |
|align=center|23–7–1 |
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|[[Marcin Tybura]] |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Brandon Vera]] |
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|Decision (unanimous) |
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|align='left'|TKO (Punches) |
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|[[UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura]] |
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|{{dts|2017|November|19|format=dmy}} |
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|align= |
|align=center|5 |
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|align= |
|align=center|5:00 |
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|[[Sydney]], Australia |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|England}} [[London, England]] |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
|{{yes2}}Win |
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|align= |
|align=center|22–7–1 |
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|[[Walt Harris (fighter)|Walt Harris]] |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Gabriel Gonzaga]] |
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|Submission (armbar) |
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|align='left'|TKO (Punches) |
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|[[UFC 216]] |
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|{{dts|2017|October|7|format=dmy}} |
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|align= |
|align=center|1 |
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|align= |
|align=center|1:05 |
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|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|England}} [[Newcastle, England]] |
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|-align=center |
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|{{no2}}Loss |
|{{no2}}Loss |
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|align= |
|align=center|21–7–1 |
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|[[Alistair Overeem]] |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Belarus}} [[Andrei Arlovski]] |
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|Decision (majority) |
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|[[UFC 213]] |
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|align='left'|[[UFC 70|UFC 70 - Nations Collide]] |
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|{{dts|2017|July|8|format=dmy}} |
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|align= |
|align=center|3 |
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|align= |
|align=center|5:00 |
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|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|England}} [[Manchester, England]] |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
|{{yes2}}Win |
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|align= |
|align=center|21–6–1 |
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|[[Travis Browne]] |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Russia}} [[Aleksander Emelianenko]] |
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|Decision (unanimous) |
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|align='left'|Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
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|[[UFC 203]] |
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|align='left'|2H2H - Pride & Honor |
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|{{dts|2016|September|10|format=dmy}} |
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|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2006|November|12}} |
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|align= |
|align=center|3 |
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|align= |
|align=center|5:00 |
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|[[Cleveland, Ohio]], United States |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|NLD}} [[Rotterdam, Holland]] |
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|{{no2}}Loss |
|{{no2}}Loss |
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|align= |
|align=center|20–6–1 |
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|[[Stipe Miocic]] |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]] |
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|KO (punch) |
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|align='left'|Decision (Unanimous) |
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|[[UFC 198]] |
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|align='left'|[[Pride Critical Countdown Absolute]] |
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|{{dts|2016|May|14|format=dmy}} |
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|align=center|1 |
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|align= |
|align=center|2:47 |
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|[[Curitiba]], Brazil |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], [[Japan]] |
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|{{small|Lost the [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]]}} |
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|Pride 2006 Openweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
|{{yes2}}Win |
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|align= |
|align=center|20–5–1 |
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|[[Cain Velasquez]] |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|NLD}} [[Alistair Overeem]] |
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|Submission (guillotine choke) |
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|[[UFC 188]] |
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|align='left'|[[Pride Total Elimination Absolute]] |
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|{{dts|2015|June|13|format=dmy}} |
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|align= |
|align=center|3 |
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|align= |
|align=center|2:13 |
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|[[Mexico City]], Mexico |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Osaka]], [[Japan]] |
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|{{small|Won and unified the [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]]}} |
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|Pride 2006 Openweight Grand Prix Opening Round |
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|-align=center |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
|{{yes2}}Win |
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|align= |
|align=center|19–5–1 |
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|[[Mark Hunt]] |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Norway}} [[Jon Olav Einemo]] |
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|TKO (knee and punches) |
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|align='left'|Decision (Unanimous) |
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|[[UFC 180]] |
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|align='left'|[[PRIDE 31|PRIDE 31 - Dreamers]] |
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|{{dts|2014|November|15|format=dmy}} |
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|align= |
|align=center| 2 |
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|align= |
|align=center| 2:27 |
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|[[Mexico City]], Mexico |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], [[Japan]] |
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|{{small|Won the interim [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]]. Performance of the Night.}} |
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| {{yes2}}Win |
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|-align=center |
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| align=center| 18–5–1 |
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|{{no2}}Loss |
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| [[Travis Browne]] |
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|align='center'|6-1-1 |
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| Decision (unanimous) |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Russia}} [[Sergei Kharitonov]] |
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| [[UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne]] |
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|align='left'|Decision (Split) |
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| {{dts|2014|April|19|format=dmy}} |
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|align='left'|[[PRIDE 30|PRIDE 30 - Fully Loaded]] |
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| align=center| 5 |
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|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2005|October|23}} |
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|align= |
| align=center| 5:00 |
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| [[Orlando, Florida]], United States |
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|align='center'|5:00 |
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|{{small|UFC heavyweight title eliminator}} |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], [[Japan]] |
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| |
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|- |
|- |
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| {{yes2}}Win |
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|-align=center |
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| align=center| 17–5–1 |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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| [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]] |
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|align='center'|6-0-1 |
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| Submission (armbar) |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Russia}} [[Roman Zentsov]] |
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| [[UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum]] |
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|align='left'|Submission (Triangle Armbar) |
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| {{dts|2013|June|8|format=dmy}} |
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|align='left'|[[Pride Final Conflict 2005]] |
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| align=center| 2 |
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|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2005|August|28}} |
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|align= |
| align=center| 2:41 |
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| [[Fortaleza]], Brazil |
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|align='center'|6:01 |
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| |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], [[Japan]] |
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| |
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|- |
|- |
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| {{yes2}}Win |
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|-align=center |
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| align=center| 16–5–1 |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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| [[Mike Russow]] |
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|align='center'|5-0-1 |
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| TKO (punches) |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Tom Erikson]] |
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| [[UFC 147]] |
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|align='left'|Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| {{dts|2012|June|23|format=dmy}} |
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|align='left'|[[PRIDE 29|PRIDE 29 - Fists Of Fire]] |
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| align=center| 1 |
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|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2005|February|20}} |
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|align= |
| align=center| 2:28 |
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| [[Belo Horizonte]], Brazil |
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|align='center'|5:11 |
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| |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], [[Japan]] |
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| |
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|- |
|- |
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| {{yes2}}Win |
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|-align=center |
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| align=center| 15–5–1 |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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| [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]] |
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|align='center'|4-0-1 |
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| Decision (unanimous) |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Ebenezer Fontes Braga]] |
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| [[UFC 143]] |
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|align='left'|KO (Punch) |
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| {{dts|2012|February|4|format=dmy}} |
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|align='left'|[[Jungle Fight 2]] |
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| align=center| 3 |
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|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2004|May|15}} |
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|align= |
| align=center| 5:00 |
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| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States |
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|align='center'|1:28 |
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| {{small|Fight of the Night.}} |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Manaus]], [[Brazil]] |
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| |
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|- |
|- |
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| {{no2}}Loss |
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|-align=center |
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| align=center| 14–5–1 |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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| [[Alistair Overeem]] |
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|align='center'|3-0-1 |
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| Decision (unanimous) |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Gabriel Gonzaga]] |
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| [[Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum]] |
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|align='left'|TKO (Punches) |
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| {{dts|2011|June|18|format=dmy}} |
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|align='left'|[[Jungle Fight 1]] |
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| align=center| 3 |
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|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2003|September|13}} |
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|align= |
| align=center| 5:00 |
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| [[Dallas, Texas]], United States |
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|align='center'|2:11 |
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| {{small|Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal}} |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Manaus]], [[Brazil]] |
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| |
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|- |
|- |
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| {{yes2}}Win |
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|-align=center |
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| align=center| 14–4–1 |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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| [[Fedor Emelianenko]] |
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|align='center'|2-0-1 |
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| Submission (triangle armbar) |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|France}} [[Kristof Midoux]] |
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| [[Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum]] |
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|align='left'|Submission (Triangle Choke) |
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| {{dts|2010|June|26|format=dmy}} |
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|align='left'|WAFF 2 - World Absolute Fight 2 |
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| align=center| 1 |
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|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2003|March|22}} |
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|align= |
| align=center| 1:09 |
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| [[San Jose, California]], United States |
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|align='center'|4:11 |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Morocco}} [[Marrakech, Morocco]] |
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| |
| |
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|- |
|- |
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| {{Yes2}}Win |
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|-align=center |
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| align=center| 13–4–1 |
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|style='background: #c5d2ea'|<span style='display:none'>z</span>Draw |
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| [[Antônio Silva (fighter)|Antônio Silva]] |
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|align='center'|1-0-1 |
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| Decision (unanimous) |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|England}} [[James Zikic]] |
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| [[Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers]] |
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|align='left'|Draw |
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| {{dts|2009|November|7|format=dmy}} |
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|align='left'|MB 8 - Millennium Brawl 8 |
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| align=center| 3 |
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|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2002|September|22}} |
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|align= |
| align=center| 5:00 |
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| [[Hoffman Estates, Illinois]], United States |
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|align='center'| |
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| |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|England}} [[England]] |
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| |
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|- |
|- |
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| {{Yes2}}Win |
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|-align=center |
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| align=center| 12–4–1 |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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| [[Mike Kyle]] |
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|align='center'|1-0 |
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| Submission (guillotine choke) |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|Georgia}} [[Tengiz Tedoradze]] |
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| [[Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg]] |
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|align='left'|Submission (Triangle Choke) |
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| {{dts|2009|August|15|format=dmy}} |
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|align='left'|MB 7 - Millennium Brawl 7 |
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| align=center| 1 |
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|align='left'|{{dts|link=off|2002|June|16}} |
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|align= |
| align=center| 1:24 |
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| [[San Jose, California]], United States |
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|align='center'| |
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| |
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|align='left'|{{flagicon|England}} [[England]] |
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|- |
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| {{no2}}Loss |
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| align=center| 11–4–1 |
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| [[Junior dos Santos]] |
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| TKO (punches) |
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| [[UFC 90]] |
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| {{dts|2008|October|25|format=dmy}} |
|||
| align=center| 1 |
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| align=center| 1:20 |
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| [[Rosemont, Illinois]], United States |
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| |
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|- |
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| {{yes2}}Win |
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| align=center| 11–3–1 |
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| [[Brandon Vera]] |
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| TKO (punches) |
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| [[UFC 85]] |
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| {{dts|2008|June|7|format=dmy}} |
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| align=center| 1 |
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| align=center| 4:40 |
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| [[London]], England |
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| |
|||
|- |
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| {{yes2}}Win |
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| align=center| {{nowrap|10–3–1}} |
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| [[Gabriel Gonzaga]] |
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| TKO (punches) |
|||
| [[UFC 80]] |
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| {{dts|2008|January|19|format=dmy}} |
|||
| align=center| 2 |
|||
| align=center| 4:34 |
|||
| [[Newcastle upon Tyne]], England |
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| |
|||
|- |
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| {{no2}}Loss |
|||
| align=center| 9–3–1 |
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| [[Andrei Arlovski]] |
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| Decision (unanimous) |
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| [[UFC 70]] |
|||
| {{dts|2007|April|21|format=dmy}} |
|||
| align=center| 3 |
|||
| align=center| 5:00 |
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| [[Manchester]], England |
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| |
|||
|- |
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| {{yes2}}Win |
|||
| align=center| 9–2–1 |
|||
| [[Alexander Emelianenko]] |
|||
| Submission (arm-triangle choke) |
|||
| 2H2H: Pride & Honor |
|||
| {{dts|2006|November|12|format=dmy}} |
|||
| align=center| 1 |
|||
| align=center| 3:24 |
|||
| [[Rotterdam]], Netherlands |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
| {{no2}}Loss |
|||
| align=center| 8–2–1 |
|||
| [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]] |
|||
| Decision (unanimous) |
|||
| [[Pride Critical Countdown Absolute|Pride FC - Critical Countdown Absolute]] |
|||
| {{dts|2006|July|1|format=dmy}} |
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| align=center| 3 |
|||
| align=center| 5:00 |
|||
| [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], Japan |
|||
| {{small|2006 Pride Open-Weight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.}} |
|||
|- |
|||
| {{yes2}}Win |
|||
| align=center| 8–1–1 |
|||
| [[Alistair Overeem]] |
|||
| Submission (kimura) |
|||
| [[Pride Total Elimination Absolute|Pride FC - Total Elimination Absolute]] |
|||
| {{dts|2006|May|5|format=dmy}} |
|||
| align=center| 2 |
|||
| align=center| 3:43 |
|||
| [[Osaka, Osaka|Osaka]], Japan |
|||
| {{small|2006 Pride Open-Weight Grand Prix Opening Round.}} |
|||
|- |
|||
| {{yes2}}Win |
|||
| align=center| 7–1–1 |
|||
| [[John-Olav Einemo]] |
|||
| Decision (unanimous) |
|||
| [[Pride 31|Pride 31 - Dreamers]] |
|||
| {{dts|2006|February|26|format=dmy}} |
|||
| align=center| 3 |
|||
| align=center| 5:00 |
|||
| [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], Japan |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
| {{no2}}Loss |
|||
| align=center| 6–1–1 |
|||
| [[Sergei Kharitonov]] |
|||
| Decision (split) |
|||
| [[Pride 30]] |
|||
| {{dts|2005|October|23|format=dmy}} |
|||
| align=center| 3 |
|||
| align=center| 5:00 |
|||
| [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], Japan |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
| {{yes2}}Win |
|||
| align=center| 6–0–1 |
|||
| [[Roman Zentsov]] |
|||
| Submission (triangle armbar) |
|||
| [[Pride Final Conflict 2005]] |
|||
| {{dts|2005|August|28|format=dmy}} |
|||
| align=center| 1 |
|||
| align=center| 6:01 |
|||
| [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], Japan |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
| {{yes2}}Win |
|||
| align=center| 5–0–1 |
|||
| [[Tom Erikson]] |
|||
| Submission (rear-naked choke) |
|||
| [[Pride 29]] |
|||
| {{dts|2005|February|20|format=dmy}} |
|||
| align=center| 1 |
|||
| align=center| 5:29 |
|||
| [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], Japan |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
| {{yes2}}Win |
|||
| align=center| 4–0–1 |
|||
| [[Ebenezer Fontes Braga]] |
|||
| KO (punch) |
|||
| [[Jungle Fight 2]] |
|||
| {{dts|2004|May|15|format=dmy}} |
|||
| align=center| 2 |
|||
| align=center| 1:28 |
|||
| [[Manaus]], Brazil |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
| {{yes2}}Win |
|||
| align=center| 3–0–1 |
|||
| [[Gabriel Gonzaga]] |
|||
| TKO (punches) |
|||
| [[Jungle Fight 1]] |
|||
| {{dts|2003|September|13|format=dmy}} |
|||
| align=center| 3 |
|||
| align=center| 2:11 |
|||
| [[Manaus]], Brazil |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
| {{yes2}}Win |
|||
| align=center| 2–0–1 |
|||
| Kristof Midoux |
|||
| Submission (triangle armbar) |
|||
| WAFF 2: World Absolute Fight 2 |
|||
| {{dts|2003|March|22|format=dmy}} |
|||
| align=center| 1 |
|||
| align=center| 4:11 |
|||
| [[Marrakech]], Morocco |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
| {{draw}}Draw |
|||
| align=center| 1–0–1 |
|||
| James Zikic |
|||
| Draw |
|||
| Millennium Brawl 8 |
|||
| {{dts|2002|September|22|format=dmy}} |
|||
| align=center| 3 |
|||
| align=center| 5:00 |
|||
| [[High Wycombe]], England |
|||
| {{small|Werdum was deducted 1 point for an illegal knee.}} |
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|- |
|||
| {{yes2}}Win |
|||
| align=center| 1–0 |
|||
| Tengiz Tedoradze |
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| Submission (triangle choke) |
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| Millennium Brawl 7 |
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| {{dts|2002|June|16|format=dmy}} |
|||
| align=center| 1 |
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| align=center| N/A |
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| [[High Wycombe]], England |
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| |
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{{end}} |
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== Pay-per-view bouts == |
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!PPV Buys |
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|- |
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|1. |
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|[[UFC 180]] |
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|'''Werdum vs. Hunt''' |
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|November 15, 2014 |
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|[[Arena Ciudad de México]] |
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|[[Mexico City|Mexico City, Mexico]] |
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|190,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 180: Werdum vs. Hunt {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/24140-ufc-180-velasquez-vs-werdum |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|2. |
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|[[UFC 188]] |
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|'''Velasquez vs. Werdum''' |
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|June 13, 2015 |
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|[[Arena Ciudad de México]] |
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|[[Mexico City|Mexico City, Mexico]] |
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|300,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/29313-ufc-188-velasquez-vs-werdum |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|3. |
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|[[UFC 198]] |
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|'''Werdum vs. Miocic''' |
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|May 14, 2016 |
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|[[Arena da Baixada]] |
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|[[Curitiba|Curitiba, Brazil]] |
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|217,000<ref>{{Cite web |title=UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic {{!}} MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/37906-ufc-fight-night-87-jacare-vs-belfort |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref> |
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|} |
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== See also == |
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* [[List of Strikeforce alumni]] |
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* [[List of male mixed martial artists]] |
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* [[List of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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{{Reflist|30em}} |
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{{commonscat|Fabricio Werdum}} |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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{{Commons category|Fabrício Werdum}} |
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* {{Official|http://www.fabriciowerdum.com}} |
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* [https://www.pflmma.com/fighter/fabricio-werdum Fabrício Werdum] at [[Professional Fighters League|PFL]] |
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* {{Sherdog|8390}} |
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* [http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?fighterID=8390 Professional MMA record] |
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* [http://www.prideofficial.com/free/fighters/details/1107503239.html PRIDE profile] |
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{{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]]. --> |
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| NAME = Werdum,Fabricio |
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{{s-bef|before=[[Cain Velasquez]]}} |
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{{s-ttl|title=18th [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]]|years=13 June 2015 – 14 May 2016}} |
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{{s-aft|after=[[Stipe Miocic]]}} |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = year=1977 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Porto Alegre]], [[Brazil]] |
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{{UFC Heavyweight Championship}} |
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Latest revision as of 06:06, 18 May 2024
Fabrício Werdum | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil | 30 July 1977|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other names | Vai Cavalo (Go Horse)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Residence | Torrance, California, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 242 lb (110 kg; 17 st 4 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Division | Heavyweight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reach | 77 in (196 cm)[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fighting out of | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team | Kings MMA Werdum Combat Team Akhmat Fight Club[3] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rank | 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Octávio "Ratinho" Couto[4] Black belt in Judo[5] Black belt in Muay Thai under Rafael Cordeiro[6] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Years active | 2002–present (MMA) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wins | 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By knockout | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By submission | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By decision | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By knockout | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
By decision | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draws | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No contests | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fabrício Werdum (Portuguese pronunciation: [faˈbɾisju veʁˈdũ]; born 30 July 1977) is a Spanish Brazilian mixed martial artist and former UFC Heavyweight Champion who competes in the Heavyweight division.[7] He is also a 4-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion, a two-time Abu Dhabi Combat Club World Heavyweight Champion and a member of the ADCC Hall of Fame.[8] He holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu,[4] Judo,[5] and Muay Thai.[9] Werdum has competed in PRIDE, the UFC, Strikeforce, and Jungle Fight.[10] At the time of his departure from the UFC, Werdum was #14 in the UFC heavyweight rankings.[11][12][13]
Early life and education[edit]
Born in Porto Alegre, Werdum started training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu after being choked unconscious with a triangle choke by the ex-boyfriend of his girlfriend. He trained with Marcio Corleta at the Porto Alegre Academy, Winner Behring. After success in competitive Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission grappling, he started his career in MMA. He moved to Spain to join his mother, who had been living in Madrid. As a purple belt, he started teaching the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Madrid and other cities of Spain. Despite only training with white and blue belts, he became a BJJ World Champion, being promoted to the rank of black belt by Master Sylvio Behring three years later.[14]
Mixed martial arts career[edit]
Werdum's early fights were with the promotions Jungle Fight, Millennium Brawl, and World Absolute Fight. He boasted a 4–0–1 record, including a win against BJJ specialist Gabriel Gonzaga. He was Mirko Filipović’s sparring partner at that time and the Croat was the main reason for his debut in PRIDE.
PRIDE Fighting Championships[edit]
In 2005, Werdum made his PRIDE debut against Tom Erikson, winning by submission. Later that year he faced Roman Zentsov in PRIDE Final Conflict 2005, he was able to defeat Zentsov by a triangle choke in 6:01 of the first round. Werdum then had the first loss in his MMA career, when he lost to Sergei Kharitonov via split decision in PRIDE 30. Then in early 2006, Werdum defeated Jon Olav Einemo by unanimous decision in PRIDE 31.
He accumulated a record of 3–1 in PRIDE before entering the 2006 Pride Open Weight Grand Prix. His first match of the tournament was against Dutch fighter Alistair Overeem, and he won via kimura in the second round. He then faced former PRIDE Heavyweight Champion, Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in the quarter-finals, losing via decision.
Werdum then had a short stint in 2 Hot 2 Handle, facing Alexander Emelianenko in a Heavyweight bout, and beating the Russian by submission via triangle choke armbar combination.
Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]
Fabrício Werdum debuted in the UFC on 21 April 2007 at UFC 70: Nations Collide. He faced former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski, losing via unanimous decision. He began to train in Brazil at Chute Boxe Academy, becoming more aggressive and showing improvement in his striking, particularly in Muay Thai attacks.
At UFC 80 on 19 January 2008, Werdum met Gabriel Gonzaga in a rematch. Werdum won the bout by TKO. He weathered an early striking onslaught only to secure the Muay Thai clinch and connect with several knee strikes before taking Gonzaga to the ground and finishing him with punches.
Werdum's next fight was against Brandon Vera at UFC 85. He defeated Vera by TKO in the 1st round. Werdum achieved full mount with less than 30 seconds to go in the round and connected with a number of unanswered punches. The decision to stop the bout was booed due to the small amount of time remaining in the round, although the official time of stoppage was 4:40.
In his next fight at UFC 90, Werdum was heavily favored to win but was knocked out in 1:20 of the first round via uppercut by debuting Junior dos Santos. After the loss Werdum's contract was terminated by the UFC.[15] Since Werdum was not contacted directly about the termination he had no idea he had been cut and initially denied the news of him no longer being in the UFC as just a rumor.[16]
Strikeforce[edit]
After leaving the UFC Werdum then signed with Strikeforce.[10] He made his debut at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg on 15 August 2009, against fellow UFC veteran Mike "MAK" Kyle. He won by submission in 1:24 of the first round. Werdum followed that up with a unanimous decision victory over Antônio "Bigfoot" Silva at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers.
Werdum faced former Pride Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko on 26 June 2010, at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum. In an enormous upset victory, Werdum forced Fedor to tap via triangle/armbar 1:09 into the first round.[17] The victory ended Emelianenko's 28-fight unbeaten streak[17][18] while propelling Werdum's status up the Heavyweight rankings. He was ranked as the third-best Heavyweight in MMA by Sherdog.[19] The victory over Fedor also gave him the distinction of being the only man to hold victories over both of the Emelianenko brothers.
A rematch with Alistair Overeem took place on 18 June 2011, at Strikeforce: Dallas as part of an eight-man Heavyweight Tournament. Werdum lost to Overeem by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 29–28). He has received some criticism for "pleading" Overeem to fight him on the ground in order to get into a position favorable to him due to his Brazilian jiu-jitsu background.[20]
Ultimate Fighting Championship return[edit]
On 8 November 2011, Werdum made his return to the UFC via contract-signing. It was speculated that his return fight might be against Brendan Schaub, a fight he expressed an interest in.[21] The bout, however, did not materialize.
Instead, for his return match, Werdum faced Roy Nelson at UFC 143 on 4 February 2012.[22] He won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 30–27). The back and forth action earned Fight of the Night honors.
Werdum next faced Mike Russow on 23 June 2012, at UFC 147.[23] Werdum won the match against Russow in the first-round via TKO.[24]
Werdum coached opposite Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira on the second season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. The two met in a rematch at the conclusion of the season, on 8 June 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum.[25] He won the fight via verbal submission due to an armbar in the second round. The victory also gives him the distinction of being the only fighter to hold submission victories over both Fedor Emelianenko and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira both whom were former PRIDE FC Heavyweight Champions.
Werdum faced Travis Browne at UFC on Fox 11 in a Heavyweight title eliminator bout.[26] Despite being a betting underdog and considered at a disadvantage in terms of striking, Werdum dominated the fight for nearly all five rounds. He won the fight via unanimous decision (49–46, 50–45, and 50–45).[27]
Heavyweight title[edit]
On 29 April 2014, the UFC announced that Werdum and heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez had been selected as coaches for the inaugural installment of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America, with the two expected to face each other on 15 November 2014 at UFC 180.[28]
On 21 October 2014, it was announced that Velasquez pulled out of the bout due to a knee injury. Werdum instead faced Mark Hunt for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC 180.[29][30] Despite being dropped by punches early on, he won the fight via TKO in the second round, becoming the new UFC interim Heavyweight Champion.[31] The win also earned Werdum his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[32]
A rescheduled bout with Velasquez took place on 13 June 2015, at UFC 188 in Mexico City.[33] In a back-and-forth affair, Werdum won the fight in the third round by guillotine choke submission.[34] The win earned Werdum his second consecutive Performance of the Night bonus award.[35] With the victory, Werdum unified the UFC's heavyweight titles and became the undisputed champion.[36] Subsequently, Werdum signed a new, eight-fight contract with the UFC.[37]
Losing the Heavyweight Championship[edit]
A rematch with Velasquez was expected to take place on 6 February 2016, at UFC Fight Night 82.[38] However, Velasquez pulled out of the bout due to a back injury on 23 January and was replaced by Stipe Miocic.[39] On the following day, Werdum announced that he was pulling out of the event due to an injury as well.[40] The bout with Miocic was rescheduled and took place on 14 May 2016, at UFC 198.[41] Werdum lost the fight via knockout in the first round after rushing in with an attempted flurry of punches and was caught with a counter right hook, suffering his first defeat since June 2011.[42]
Post-title[edit]
Werdum was expected to face Ben Rothwell on 10 September 2016 at UFC 203.[43] However, Rothwell pulled out of the fight on 11 August citing a knee injury and was replaced by former opponent Travis Browne.[44] Werdum won the fight by unanimous decision.[45] After the bout, Travis' coach Edmond Tarverdyan angrily confronted Werdum, who push kicked the coach in the chest and raise his hands to defend himself. This resulted in both fighter corners having to get involved to separate the two men. No disciplinary action was taken against Werdum for the incident.
Werdum was expected to face Cain Velasquez in a rematch at UFC 207 on 30 December 2016.[46] However the Nevada State Athletic Commission failed to approve Velasquez to fight, determining after physical examinations and interviews that he was unfit to compete.[47]
The bout with Ben Rothwell was rescheduled and expected to take place on 13 May 2017 at UFC 211. The bout was canceled due to Rothwell failing a drug test.[48]
A third fight with Alistair Overeem took place on 8 July 2017 at UFC 213.[49] Although coming close to finishing Overeem in the third round, Werdum lost the bout via somewhat controversial majority decision.[50]
Werdum was expected to face Derrick Lewis on 7 October 2017 at UFC 216.[51] However, the day of the event Lewis was unable to fight due to back issues. Werdum agreed to face last-minute replacement Walt Harris on the card.[51] After securing a single leg takedown almost immediately, Werdum quickly secured back mount and transitioned to an armbar for the victory just over a minute into the fight.[52]
Werdum faced Marcin Tybura on 19 November 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura.[53][54] He dominated most of the action and won the fight via unanimous decision.[55]
Werdum faced Alexander Volkov on 17 March 2018 at UFC Fight Night 127.[56] He lost the back-and-forth fight via knockout in the fourth round.[57]
USADA suspension[edit]
Werdum was expected to face Alexey Oleynik on 15 September 2018 at UFC Fight Night 136.[58] However, on 22 May, Fabrício Werdum was flagged for a potential USADA doping violation.[59] In September 2018 it was revealed that the substance in question was trenbolone and as a result he was suspended from competition for 2 years.[60] He was eligible to return in May 2020.[61] Having two fights left in his contract, Werdum announced that he has requested for a release from the UFC.[62] Subsequently, Werdum's 2-year suspension was reduced to 10 months for substantial assistance.[63]
Return from suspension[edit]
Werdum was expected to face Alexey Oleynik on 9 May 2020 at UFC 250.[64] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed[65] and the bout eventually took place on May 9, 2020, at UFC 249.[66] Werdum lost the fight via split decision.[67]
Werdum faced Alexander Gustafsson on July 26, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 14, the latter making his debut at heavyweight.[68] He won the fight via an armbar submission in round one.[69] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[70] After the fight, Werdum chose not to re-sign with the UFC.[71]
Professional Fighters League[edit]
On November 16, 2020, Werdum announced he had signed a multi-fight deal with the Professional Fighters League promotion and will compete in the 2021 PFL heavyweight tournament.[7] He made his promotional debut against Team Nogueira fighter Renan Ferreira on May 6, 2021, at PFL 3.[72] He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round. The loss was surrounded by controversy as replays showed Ferreira tapping out while Werdum had him locked into a triangle choke right before Ferreira finished Werdum.[73] On May 10, the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board announced that Ferreira's TKO win against Werdum was overturned to a no contest due to the controversy of the stoppage.[74][75]
Werdum was scheduled to face Brandon Sayles on June 25, 2021, at PFL 6.[76] However, it was later announced that Werdum had pulled out due to injuries suffered in his last bout.[77]
Gamebred FC[edit]
After over two years away from competing in the sport, Werdum announced that he had signed a new contract with an unnamed promotion.[78] Werdum was then booked to compete against in a rematch against Junior Dos Santos in a bare knuckle MMA fight at a Gamebred FC event on September 8, 2023.[79] He lost the fight by split decision.[80]
Schools and instruction[edit]
Until November 2006, Werdum was the Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach to Mirko Filipović and is associated with Team Werdum BJJ Academy, located in Zagreb, Croatia.[81] Through 2008 Werdum was a BJJ head coach in Madrid, Spain for the Barcelo Boxing Gym.[82] Werdum is currently training with Kings MMA.[83]
Werdum currently teaches in Venice, California, at his new school Werdum Combat Team.[84]
On 4 October 2015 Werdum signed a contract with Chechen Akhmat Fight Club to represent the club.[85]
Championships and accomplishments[edit]
Mixed martial arts[edit]
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Submission grappling[edit]
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Personal life[edit]
Werdum has two daughters with his wife Karine.[88] Werdum is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish, having lived in Spain for 10 years, and as his mother is of Spanish descent. Werdum was previously a Spanish-language commentator for the UFC and often comes to the octagon with the Spanish flag, as well as the Brazilian one.[89]
From 2004 to 2006, Werdum lived and trained together with Mirko Filipović in Zagreb, Croatia.[90]
In January 2019, Werdum made the news when he and a lifeguard rescued drowning teenagers at a beach near his home in Torrance, California.[91]
Mixed martial arts record[edit]
36 matches | 24 wins | 10 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 3 |
By submission | 12 | 0 |
By decision | 6 | 7 |
Draws | 1 | |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 24–10–1 (1) | Junior dos Santos | Decision (split) | Gamebred Fighting Championship 5 | 8 September 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | Bare Knuckle MMA. |
NC | 24–9–1 (1) | Renan Ferreira | No Contest (overturned) | PFL 3 | 6 May 2021 | 1 | 2:32 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Originally a TKO (punches) win for Ferreira; later ruled a no contest after it was determined Ferreira tapped out to a triangle choke applied by Werdum. |
Win | 24–9–1 | Alexander Gustafsson | Submission (armbar) | UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till | 26 July 2020 | 1 | 2:30 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 23–9–1 | Aleksei Oleinik | Decision (split) | UFC 249 | 9 May 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 23–8–1 | Alexander Volkov | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov | 17 March 2018 | 4 | 1:38 | London, England | |
Win | 23–7–1 | Marcin Tybura | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura | 19 November 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Sydney, Australia | |
Win | 22–7–1 | Walt Harris | Submission (armbar) | UFC 216 | 7 October 2017 | 1 | 1:05 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 21–7–1 | Alistair Overeem | Decision (majority) | UFC 213 | 8 July 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 21–6–1 | Travis Browne | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 203 | 10 September 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | |
Loss | 20–6–1 | Stipe Miocic | KO (punch) | UFC 198 | 14 May 2016 | 1 | 2:47 | Curitiba, Brazil | Lost the UFC Heavyweight Championship |
Win | 20–5–1 | Cain Velasquez | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 188 | 13 June 2015 | 3 | 2:13 | Mexico City, Mexico | Won and unified the UFC Heavyweight Championship |
Win | 19–5–1 | Mark Hunt | TKO (knee and punches) | UFC 180 | 15 November 2014 | 2 | 2:27 | Mexico City, Mexico | Won the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. Performance of the Night. |
Win | 18–5–1 | Travis Browne | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne | 19 April 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Orlando, Florida, United States | UFC heavyweight title eliminator |
Win | 17–5–1 | Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira | Submission (armbar) | UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum | 8 June 2013 | 2 | 2:41 | Fortaleza, Brazil | |
Win | 16–5–1 | Mike Russow | TKO (punches) | UFC 147 | 23 June 2012 | 1 | 2:28 | Belo Horizonte, Brazil | |
Win | 15–5–1 | Roy Nelson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 143 | 4 February 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
Loss | 14–5–1 | Alistair Overeem | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum | 18 June 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal |
Win | 14–4–1 | Fedor Emelianenko | Submission (triangle armbar) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum | 26 June 2010 | 1 | 1:09 | San Jose, California, United States | |
Win | 13–4–1 | Antônio Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers | 7 November 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States | |
Win | 12–4–1 | Mike Kyle | Submission (guillotine choke) | Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg | 15 August 2009 | 1 | 1:24 | San Jose, California, United States | |
Loss | 11–4–1 | Junior dos Santos | TKO (punches) | UFC 90 | 25 October 2008 | 1 | 1:20 | Rosemont, Illinois, United States | |
Win | 11–3–1 | Brandon Vera | TKO (punches) | UFC 85 | 7 June 2008 | 1 | 4:40 | London, England | |
Win | 10–3–1 | Gabriel Gonzaga | TKO (punches) | UFC 80 | 19 January 2008 | 2 | 4:34 | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | |
Loss | 9–3–1 | Andrei Arlovski | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 70 | 21 April 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Manchester, England | |
Win | 9–2–1 | Alexander Emelianenko | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | 2H2H: Pride & Honor | 12 November 2006 | 1 | 3:24 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
Loss | 8–2–1 | Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira | Decision (unanimous) | Pride FC - Critical Countdown Absolute | 1 July 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | 2006 Pride Open-Weight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
Win | 8–1–1 | Alistair Overeem | Submission (kimura) | Pride FC - Total Elimination Absolute | 5 May 2006 | 2 | 3:43 | Osaka, Japan | 2006 Pride Open-Weight Grand Prix Opening Round. |
Win | 7–1–1 | John-Olav Einemo | Decision (unanimous) | Pride 31 - Dreamers | 26 February 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | |
Loss | 6–1–1 | Sergei Kharitonov | Decision (split) | Pride 30 | 23 October 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | |
Win | 6–0–1 | Roman Zentsov | Submission (triangle armbar) | Pride Final Conflict 2005 | 28 August 2005 | 1 | 6:01 | Saitama, Japan | |
Win | 5–0–1 | Tom Erikson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Pride 29 | 20 February 2005 | 1 | 5:29 | Saitama, Japan | |
Win | 4–0–1 | Ebenezer Fontes Braga | KO (punch) | Jungle Fight 2 | 15 May 2004 | 2 | 1:28 | Manaus, Brazil | |
Win | 3–0–1 | Gabriel Gonzaga | TKO (punches) | Jungle Fight 1 | 13 September 2003 | 3 | 2:11 | Manaus, Brazil | |
Win | 2–0–1 | Kristof Midoux | Submission (triangle armbar) | WAFF 2: World Absolute Fight 2 | 22 March 2003 | 1 | 4:11 | Marrakech, Morocco | |
Draw | 1–0–1 | James Zikic | Draw | Millennium Brawl 8 | 22 September 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | High Wycombe, England | Werdum was deducted 1 point for an illegal knee. |
Win | 1–0 | Tengiz Tedoradze | Submission (triangle choke) | Millennium Brawl 7 | 16 June 2002 | 1 | N/A | High Wycombe, England |
Pay-per-view bouts[edit]
No. | Event | Fight | Date | Venue | City | PPV Buys |
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1. | UFC 180 | Werdum vs. Hunt | November 15, 2014 | Arena Ciudad de México | Mexico City, Mexico | 190,000[92] |
2. | UFC 188 | Velasquez vs. Werdum | June 13, 2015 | Arena Ciudad de México | Mexico City, Mexico | 300,000[93] |
3. | UFC 198 | Werdum vs. Miocic | May 14, 2016 | Arena da Baixada | Curitiba, Brazil | 217,000[94] |
See also[edit]
- List of Strikeforce alumni
- List of male mixed martial artists
- List of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners
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