97.101.164.232 (talk) No edit summary |
97.101.164.232 (talk) Deleted the Muay Thai black belt because Muay Thai does not have belts and any belt given out in MT is unofficial, unrecognized and meaningless. |
||
Line 29: | Line 29: | ||
}}</ref> |
}}</ref> |
||
| 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]] |
| 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]] |
||
{{color box|black}} |
|||
| years_active = |
| years_active = |
||
| mma_win = 14 |
| mma_win = 14 |
Revision as of 18:58, 8 February 2011
Fabricio Werdum | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Born | Porto Alegre, Brazil | July 30, 1977
Other names | Vai Cavalo ("Go Horse") |
Nationality | ![]() |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight | 238.5 lb (108.2 kg; 17.04 st)[1] |
Division | 265 |
Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo |
Fighting out of | Porto Alegre, Brazil |
Team | Chute Boxe Academy[2] |
Rank | 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3] black belt in Judo |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 19 |
Wins | 14 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 8 |
By decision | 2 |
Losses | 4 |
By knockout | 1 |
By decision | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
Notable students | Mirko Filipović |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Fabricio Werdum (Portuguese pronunciation: [faˈbɾisju veʁˈdũ]; born July 30, 1977) is a Brazilian 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.[4] As of October 27, 2010, he is ranked as the #3 heavyweight in the world by Sherdog.[5] He is the only fighter to legitimately defeat Fedor Emelianenko in mixed martial arts competition.[6] ref name="Strikeforce HW tournament, lineal title at stake on Showtime">Lineal title at stake on Showtime</ref>[7]
Early life
Born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Werdum started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after a recommendation from his ex-girlfriend. He trained with Marcio Corletta at the Porto Alegre Academy, Winner Behring. After success in competitive BJJ and submission wrestling, he started his career in MMA.
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.[8]
MMA career
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.
PRIDE Fighting Championship
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 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.
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, winning via kimura in the second round. He then faced former Pride FC heavyweight champion, Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in the quarter finals, losing via decision.
Fabricio then had a short stint in 2 Hot 2 Handle, facing Aleksander Emelianenko in a Heavyweight bout, beating the Russian by submission via arm triangle choke.
UFC
Fabricio Werdum debuted in the UFC on 21 April 2007 at UFC 70: Nations Collide. He faced former UFC Heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski, losing a unanimous decision. He began to train in Brazil at Chute Boxe and he is now more aggressive, showing improvement in striking, particularly his Muay Thai. At UFC 80 on January 19, 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.
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Fabricio_Werdum_-_UFC_100_Fan_Expo_-_Mandalay_Bay_Casino%2C_Las_Vegas.jpg/220px-Fabricio_Werdum_-_UFC_100_Fan_Expo_-_Mandalay_Bay_Casino%2C_Las_Vegas.jpg)
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.
Strikeforce
Werdum is currently signed with Strikeforce.[4] He made his debut at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg on August 15, 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 Antonio Silva at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers.
Victory over Fedor Emelianenko
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.[9][10] The victory ended Emelianenko's 28-fight unbeaten streak [9][11] while propelling Werdum's status up the Heavyweight rankings. He is currently ranked as the third best Heavyweight in MMA by Sherdog.[12] 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 is expected sometime in early 2011, possibly at Strikeforce 32 and will be part of an eight-man heavyweight tournament.[13]
Schools & instruction
Until November, 2006, Werdum was the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach to Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović and is associated with Team Werdum BJJ Academy, located in Zagreb, Croatia[1]. Werdum is currently training with the Chute Boxe MMA team.[2]
Werdum currently teaches in Venice, CA at his new school with his long-time training partner, Lucas Pires, at Werdum Combat Team.[14]
Grappling Credentials
- 2004 Black Belt Pesadissimo: 1st Place
- 2003 Black Belt Super-Pesado: 1st Place Black Belt Absolute: 3rd Place
- 2002 Brown Belt Super-Pesado: 3rd Place
- 2001 Purple Belt Absolute: 2nd Place
- 2000 Blue Belt Super-Pesado: 1st Place Blue Belt Absolute: 1st Place
- ADCC World Submission Wrestling Championships
- 2009 ADCC - 99kg+: Champion
- 2007 ADCC - 99kg+: Champion
- 2005 ADCC - 99kg+: 3rd Place
- 2003 ADCC - 99kg+: 2nd Place
- 2003 ADCC - Absolute: 3rd place
- 2003 PAC - Black Belt Absolute: 2nd Place
- 2003 PAC - Black Belt 99kg+: 3rd Place
- 2002 PAC - Brown Belt 99kg+: Champion
- 2001 PAC - Purple Belt 99kg+: Champion
- 2001 PAC - Purple Belt Absolute: Champion
Personal life
Fabricio has one daughter with his wife Karine.[15]
Championships and achievements
- 2010 Upset of the Year (over Fedor Emelianenko)[16]
- 2010 Submission of the Year (over Fedor Emelianenko)[17]
Mixed martial arts record
19 matches | 14 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 4 | 1 |
By submission | 8 | 0 |
By decision | 2 | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() |
Strikeforce: Overeem vs Werdum | April 9, 2011 | ![]() |
Non-title fight, Quarterfinal of Strikeforce HW Tournament. | |||||
Win | 14-4-1 | ![]() |
Submission (Triangle Choke) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum | June 26, 2010 | 1 | 1:09 | ![]() |
Sherdog 2010 Upset of the Year; MMA Awards 2010 Submission of the Year |
Win | 13-4-1 | ![]() |
Decision (Unanimous) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers | November 7, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | ![]() |
|
Win | 12-4-1 | ![]() |
Submission (Guillotine Choke) | Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg | August 15, 2009 | 1 | 1:24 | ![]() |
|
Loss | 11-4-1 | ![]() |
KO (Uppercut) | UFC 90 - Silva vs. Cote | October 25, 2008 | 1 | 1:20 | ![]() |
|
Win | 11-3-1 | ![]() |
TKO (Punches) | UFC 85 - Bedlam | June 7, 2008 | 1 | 4:40 | ![]() |
|
Win | 10-3-1 | ![]() |
TKO (Punches) | UFC 80 - Rapid Fire | January 19, 2008 | 2 | 4:34 | ![]() |
|
Loss | 9-3-1 | ![]() |
Decision(Unanimous) | UFC 70 - Nations Collide | April 21, 2007 | 3 | 3:27 | ![]() |
|
Win | 9-2-1 | ![]() |
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) | 2H2H - Pride & Honor | November 12, 2006 | 1 | 3:24 | ![]() |
|
Loss | 8-2-1 | ![]() |
Decision (Unanimous) | Pride Critical Countdown Absolute | July 1, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | ![]() |
Pride 2006 Openweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal |
Win | 8-1-1 | ![]() |
Submission (Kimura) | Pride Total Elimination Absolute | May 5, 2006 | 2 | 3:43 | ![]() |
Pride 2006 Openweight Grand Prix Opening Round |
Win | 7-1-1 | ![]() |
Decision (Unanimous) | PRIDE 31 - Dreamers | February 26, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | ![]() |
|
Loss | 6-1-1 | ![]() |
Decision (Split) | PRIDE 30 - Fully Loaded | October 23, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | ![]() |
|
Win | 6-0-1 | ![]() |
Submission (Triangle Armbar) | Pride Final Conflict 2005 | August 28, 2005 | 1 | 6:01 | ![]() |
|
Win | 5-0-1 | ![]() |
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | PRIDE 29 - Fists Of Fire | February 20, 2005 | 1 | 5:11 | ![]() |
|
Win | 4-0-1 | ![]() |
KO (Punch) | Jungle Fight 2 | May 15, 2004 | 2 | 1:28 | ![]() |
|
Win | 3-0-1 | ![]() |
TKO (Punches) | Jungle Fight 1 | September 13, 2003 | 3 | 2:11 | ![]() |
|
Win | 2-0-1 | ![]() |
Submission (Triangle Choke) | WAFF 2 - World Absolute Fight 2 | March 22, 2003 | 1 | 4:11 | ![]() |
|
Draw | 1-0-1 | ![]() |
Draw | MB 8 - Millennium Brawl 8 | September 22, 2002 | 3 | ![]() |
||
Win | 1-0 | ![]() |
Submission (Triangle Choke) | MB 7 - Millennium Brawl 7 | June 16, 2002 | 1 | ![]() |
References
- ^ Weight as of June 26, 2010 weigh-in
- ^ "Chute Boxe Academy: Official Web Site". Chute Boxe. 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-15.
- ^ Werdum Combat Team >> Team Profile
- ^ a b "Fabricio Werdum joins Strikeforce heavyweight roster".
- ^ "Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings". Sherdog.com. October 27, 2010. Retrieved October 27, 2010.
- ^ Cory Brady. "Fabricio Werdum shocks Fedor Emelianenko, submits legend in first round".
- ^ Few easy paths to linear titles
- ^ Sylvio Behring Official Black Belt Family Tree URL accessed on October 21, 2010.
- ^ a b 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
- ^ Pugmire, Lance. Strikeforce: Fabricio Werdum defeats Fedor Emelianenko in shocker, The Los Angeles Times, June 26, 2010, retrieved July 12, 2010
- ^ "Fedor Emelianenko aims for the "United Russia" spot in Belgorod Regional Congress; Training camp Pictures".
- ^ "Overeem vs. Werdum Among Strikeforce Heavyweight Tournament Pairings". mmafighting.com. January 4, 2011.
- ^ http://www.werdumcombatteam.com
- ^ 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.
- ^ http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/4/Sherdogs-2010-Misc-Awards-29168
- ^ http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogs-Submission-of-the-Year-29214