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Fabricio Werdum MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Fabricio Werdum MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Fabricio Werdum

FABRICIO WERDUM

“Vai Cavalo”
Brazil Flag BRAZIL • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D 24-9-1 (1 NC)
(T)KO 6-3
SUB 12-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY Brazil
WT CLASS Heavyweight
HT / WT 6′ 4″, 246 lbs
BIRTHDATE 07/30/1977 (49)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 77.0″ (196cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Werdum Combat Team • Los Angeles, California
NICKNAME “Vai Cavalo”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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Former Undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion Unified Belt by Submitting Cain Velasquez at UFC 188
🥇
Snapped Fedor’s 10-Year Streak First Fighter to Officially Submit Fedor Emelianenko
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2x ADCC & 4x BJJ World Champion ADCC Hall of Fame • 2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
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Former Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Captured Interim Belt via Flying Knee TKO at UFC 180
Fabricio Werdum Record
WINS24
KO/TKO
6
SUB
12
DECISION
6
LOSSES9
KO/TKO
3
SUB
0
DECISION
6
DRAWS1
DR
1
NO CONTEST1
NC
1
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 35 professional bouts (24-9-1, 1 NC).

Win Rate

24 wins · 35 bouts

Loss Rate

9 losses · 35 bouts

Finish Rate

18 finishes · 35 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

6 KO/TKOs · 35 bouts

Submission Rate

12 submissions · 35 bouts

Decision Rate

6 decisions · 35 bouts

FABRICIO WERDUM FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
NC
Renan Ferreira Brazil Brazil
PFL Regular Season: Heavyweights & Women’s Lightweights
May / 06 / 2021
No Contest
Rnd 1 (2:32) May / 06 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME2:32
METHODNo Contest
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🥊 PFL Regular Season Main Event • Werdum vs. Ferreira
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Renan Ferreira
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Ocean Casino Resort)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup241 lbs vs 251 lbs
Renan Ferreira Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout24-9-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$175,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Originally ruled a TKO loss for Werdum after the referee missed Ferreira tapping out to a triangle choke; the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board subsequently reviewed the replay and officially overturned the decision to a No Contest.
WIN
Alexander Gustafsson Sweden Sweden
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till
Jul / 25 / 2020
Submission POTN
Rnd 1 (2:30) Jul / 25 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME2:30
METHOD Submission POTN
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🥊 UFC Fight Island Co-Main Event • Werdum vs. Gustafsson
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Alexander Gustafsson
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Flash Forum)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup242 lbs vs 240 lbs
Alexander Gustafsson Record at Bout (Opponent)18-6-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout23-9-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$325,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Masterful grappling display. In his final UFC appearance, Werdum scored an early takedown, transitioned effortlessly into an armbar, and forced the tap at 2:30 of round one to claim a Performance of the Night bonus.
LOSS
Aleksei Oleinik Russia Russia
UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje
May / 09 / 2020
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) May / 09 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC 249 Feature Bout • Werdum vs. Oleinik
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Aleksei Oleinik
Fight LocationUnited States Jacksonville, Florida, United States (VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup243 lbs vs 227½ lbs
Aleksei Oleinik Record at Bout (Opponent)58-13-1
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout23-8-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$325,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Oleinik battered Werdum with heavy overhands in the opening frame before Werdum rallied in rounds two and three with dominant jiu-jitsu control, falling just short on the judges’ scorecards in a split decision.
LOSS
Alexander Volkov Russia Russia
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov
Mar / 17 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (1:38) Mar / 17 / 2018
ROUND4
TIME1:38
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night London Main Event • Werdum vs. Volkov
Main Event
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Alexander Volkov
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup249 lbs vs 246 lbs
Alexander Volkov Record at Bout (Opponent)29-6-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout23-7-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$325,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Werdum secured repeated takedowns in the early rounds, but Volkov weathered the storm and capitalized on Werdum’s fatigue, securing a knockout via punches at 1:38 of round four.
WIN
Marcin Tybura Poland Poland
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura
Nov / 18 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Nov / 18 / 2017
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Sydney Main Event • Werdum vs. Tybura
Main Event
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Marcin Tybura
Fight LocationAustralia Sydney, Australia (Qudos Bank Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup249 lbs vs 247 lbs
Marcin Tybura Record at Bout (Opponent)16-2-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout22-7-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$325,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Werdum showcased his refined Muay Thai striking, controlling range with front kicks and knees over 25 minutes to take a clean unanimous decision sweep (50-45, 50-45, 49-46).
WIN
Walt Harris United States United States
UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee
Oct / 07 / 2017
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:05) Oct / 07 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME1:05
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Last-Minute Replacement Bout • Werdum vs. Harris
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Walt Harris
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup247 lbs vs 251 lbs
Walt Harris Record at Bout (Opponent)10-5-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout21-7-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$300,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After original opponent Derrick Lewis withdrew on fight day, Harris stepped in on hours’ notice; Werdum grounded Harris immediately, transitioned to the back, and locked up an armbar at 1:05 of round one.
LOSS
Alistair Overeem Netherlands Netherlands
UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker
Jul / 08 / 2017
Decision – Majority
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 08 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Majority
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🥊 Trilogy Bout • Werdum vs. Overeem 3
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Alistair Overeem
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup239 lbs vs 253½ lbs
Alistair Overeem Record at Bout (Opponent)42-15-0 (1 NC)
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout21-6-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$275,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Overeem edged the opening two rounds with heavy counter-punching before Werdum rallied in round three, hurting Overeem with knees and flurry combinations to take a close majority decision loss (28-28, 29-28, 29-28).
WIN
Travis Browne United States United States
UFC 203: Miocic vs. Overeem
Sep / 10 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Sep / 10 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 203 Co-Main Event Rematch • Werdum vs. Browne 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Travis Browne
Fight LocationUnited States Cleveland, Ohio, United States (Quicken Loans Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup239½ lbs vs 241 lbs
Travis Browne Record at Bout (Opponent)18-4-1
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout20-6-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$275,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Werdum started the bout with a highlight-reel jumping side kick that caught Browne in the face, proceeding to control the action with superior striking over three rounds to claim a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 30-27).
LOSS
Stipe Miocic Title Fight United States United States
UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic
May / 14 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:47) May / 14 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME2:47
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UFC Heavyweight Championship • Werdum vs. Miocic
Defending Champion
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Stipe Miocic
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Brazil (Arena da Baixada)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 241 lbs
Stipe Miocic Record at Bout (Opponent)14-2-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout20-5-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$500,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Defending his world championship in front of 45,000 fans in Brazil, Werdum charged forward and was caught by a pinpoint retreating right hook from Miocic, dropping for a knockout at 2:47 of round one.
WIN
Cain Velasquez Title Fight United States United States
UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum
Jun / 13 / 2015
Submission POTN
Rnd 3 (2:13) Jun / 13 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME2:13
METHOD Submission POTN
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Belt Undisputed UFC Heavyweight Championship • Velasquez vs. Werdum
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Cain Velasquez
Fight LocationMexico Mexico City, Mexico (Mexico City Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup236 lbs vs 242 lbs
Cain Velasquez Record at Bout (Opponent)13-1-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout19-5-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$450,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Masterclass in title unification. Werdum out-struck Velasquez with crisp Muay Thai knees and jabs in high-altitude Mexico City; when an exhausted Velasquez shot for a desperate takedown, Werdum clamped on a guillotine choke to capture the undisputed belt at 2:13 of round three.
WIN
Mark Hunt Title Fight New Zealand New Zealand
UFC 180: Werdum vs. Hunt
Nov / 15 / 2014
KO/TKO POTN
Rnd 2 (2:27) Nov / 15 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME2:27
METHOD KO/TKO POTN
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Belt Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship • Werdum vs. Hunt
Captured Interim UFC Title
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Mark Hunt
Fight LocationMexico Mexico City, Mexico (Mexico City Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup232 lbs vs 265 lbs
Mark Hunt Record at Bout (Opponent)10-8-1
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout18-5-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$350,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After being knocked down twice in round one by Hunt’s power right hands, Werdum executed a brilliant flying knee that dropped Hunt in round two, following with ground strikes to capture the interim heavyweight championship at 2:27.
WIN
Travis Browne United States United States
UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne
Apr / 19 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Apr / 19 / 2014
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Title Eliminator Main Event • Werdum vs. Browne 1
Main Event
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Travis Browne
Fight LocationUnited States Orlando, Florida, United States (Amway Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup232½ lbs vs 245½ lbs
Travis Browne Record at Bout (Opponent)16-1-1
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout17-5-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$175,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Werdum delivered a comprehensive 25-minute striking and grappling clinic over surging knockout artist Browne, out-landing him by over 80 significant strikes to earn a unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45).
WIN
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Brazil Brazil
UFC on FUEL TV 10: Nogueira vs. Werdum
Jun / 08 / 2013
Submission
Rnd 2 (2:41) Jun / 08 / 2013
ROUND2
TIME2:41
METHODSubmission
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🥊 TUF Brazil 2 Coaches’ Rematch • Nogueira vs. Werdum 2
Main Event
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fight LocationBrazil Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil (Ginasio Paulo Sarasate)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup242 lbs vs 237 lbs
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)34-7-1 (1 NC)
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout16-5-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Avenging his 2006 PRIDE loss to former champion “Minotauro”, Werdum controlled top position on the ground and locked in a deep armbar to force a verbal tapout at 2:41 of round two.
WIN
Mike Russow United States United States
UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin 2
Jun / 23 / 2012
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:28) Jun / 23 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME2:28
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 147 Main Card Feature • Werdum vs. Russow
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Mike Russow
Fight LocationBrazil Belo Horizonte, Brazil (Mineirinho Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup246 lbs vs 248 lbs
Mike Russow Record at Bout (Opponent)15-1-0 (1 NC)
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout15-5-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Werdum caught Russow with a crisp right uppercut that wobbled him, dropping him to the canvas and finishing with ground-and-pound strikes at 2:28 of round one.
WIN
Roy Nelson United States United States
UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit
Feb / 04 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 04 / 2012
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Unanimous FOTN
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🥊 Return to Octagon Co-Main Event • Werdum vs. Nelson
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Roy Nelson
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup246 lbs vs 246 lbs
Roy Nelson Record at Bout (Opponent)16-6-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout14-5-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD (+$65k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to the UFC under head coach Rafael Cordeiro, Werdum battered Nelson with a masterclass of Muay Thai plum knees, kicks, and punches across three frames to take a unanimous decision and Fight of the Night honors.
LOSS
Alistair Overeem Netherlands Netherlands
Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum
Jun / 18 / 2011
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 18 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Overeem vs. Werdum 2
Grand Prix Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Alistair Overeem
Fight LocationUnited States Dallas, Texas, United States (American Airlines Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup246 lbs vs 256 lbs
Alistair Overeem Record at Bout (Opponent)34-11-0 (1 NC)
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout14-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bizarre rematch. Werdum frequently flopped to his back to bait Overeem into his guard, but Overeem refused to engage on the mat and landed the heavier standing strikes to take a unanimous decision.
WIN
Fedor Emelianenko Russia Russia
Strikeforce/ M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum
Jun / 26 / 2010
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:09) Jun / 26 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME1:09
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Historic Superfight • Fedor vs. Werdum
2010 Submission of the Year
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Fedor Emelianenko
Fight LocationUnited States San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup238½ lbs vs 229 lbs
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout (Opponent)31-1-0 (1 NC)
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout13-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
One of the greatest upsets in sports history. After falling to the mat following a punch, Werdum lured the legendary Emelianenko into his guard and locked in a triangle-armbar to snap Fedor’s 10-year, 28-fight unbeaten streak at 1:09 of round one.
WIN
Antonio Silva Brazil Brazil
Strikeforce – Fedor vs. Rogers
Nov / 07 / 2009
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 07 / 2009
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Strikeforce Heavyweight Feature • Werdum vs. Silva
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Antonio Silva
Fight LocationUnited States Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States (Sears Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup242 lbs vs 263 lbs
Antonio Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)13-1-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout12-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Werdum survived an early barrage from “Bigfoot” Silva, finding his rhythm with sharp stand-up combinations and ground control in rounds two and three to take a unanimous decision (29-28 x3).
WIN
Mike Kyle United States United States
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
Aug / 15 / 2009
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:24) Aug / 15 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME1:24
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Strikeforce Debut • Werdum vs. Kyle
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Mike Kyle
Fight LocationUnited States San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup228 lbs vs 219 lbs
Mike Kyle Record at Bout (Opponent)16-6-1 (1 NC)
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout11-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his promotional debut for Strikeforce, Werdum immediately took Kyle down, isolated his neck, and forced a tapout via guillotine choke in just 84 seconds.
LOSS
Junior Dos Santos Brazil Brazil
UFC 90: Silva vs. Cote
Oct / 25 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:21) Oct / 25 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME1:21
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 90 Main Card Feature • Werdum vs. Dos Santos
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Junior Dos Santos
Fight LocationUnited States Rosemont, Illinois, United States (Allstate Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup246 lbs vs 236 lbs
Junior Dos Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout11-3-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Heavy underdog Dos Santos shocked Werdum in his UFC debut, landing a vicious counter right uppercut that caught Werdum flush, dropping him for a knockout at 1:21 of round one.
WIN
Brandon Vera United States United States
UFC 85: Bedlam
Jun / 07 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:40) Jun / 07 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME4:40
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 85 Co-Main Event • Werdum vs. Vera
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Brandon Vera
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup246 lbs vs 228 lbs
Brandon Vera Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout10-3-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Werdum grounded top contender Vera, mounted him, and unleashed a barrage of unanswered punches from the top to force a referee stoppage at 4:40 of round one.
WIN
Gabriel Gonzaga Brazil Brazil
UFC 80: Rapid Fire
Jan / 19 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:34) Jan / 19 / 2008
ROUND2
TIME4:34
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 80 Co-Main Event Rematch • Werdum vs. Gonzaga 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Gabriel Gonzaga
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom Newcastle, England, United Kingdom (Metro Radio Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 252 lbs
Gabriel Gonzaga Record at Bout (Opponent)8-2-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout9-3-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rematch of their 2003 clash. Werdum engaged in a fierce war on the feet before dropping former title challenger Gonzaga with knees and punches to claim a TKO stoppage at 4:34 of round two.
LOSS
Andrei Arlovski Belarus Belarus
UFC 70: Nations Collide
Apr / 21 / 2007
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 21 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Octagon Debut Co-Main Event • Werdum vs. Arlovski
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Andrei Arlovski
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom Manchester, England, United Kingdom (MEN Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 240 lbs
Andrei Arlovski Record at Bout (Opponent)11-5-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout9-2-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his promotional UFC debut, Werdum engaged former champion Arlovski in a cautious stand-up battle, with Arlovski landing the crisper punches over three rounds to claim a unanimous decision.
WIN
Aleksander Emelianenko Russia Russia
2H2H – Pride & Honor
Nov / 12 / 2006
Submission (Arm Triangle)
Rnd 1 (3:24) Nov / 12 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME3:24
METHODSubmission (Arm Triangle)
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🥊 2H2H Heavyweight Superfight • Werdum vs. Emelianenko
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Aleksander Emelianenko
Fight LocationNetherlands Rotterdam, Netherlands (Ahoy Arena)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 255 lbs
Aleksander Emelianenko Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout8-2-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Werdum grounded dangerous sambo specialist Aleksander Emelianenko, advanced to mount, and secured an arm-triangle choke to force the tapout at 3:24 of round one.
LOSS
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Brazil Brazil
PRIDE: Critical Countdown Absolute
Jul / 01 / 2006
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 01 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Werdum vs. Nogueira 1
Grand Prix Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 241 lbs
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)27-3-1 (1 NC)
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout8-1-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-level jiu-jitsu chess match between two masters. Former PRIDE champion “Minotauro” Nogueira out-struck Werdum on the feet and swept from bottom to take a unanimous decision after three rounds.
WIN
Alistair Overeem Netherlands Netherlands
PRIDE: Total Elimination Absolute
May / 05 / 2006
Submission
Rnd 2 (3:43) May / 05 / 2006
ROUND2
TIME3:43
METHODSubmission
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🥊 PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix Opening Round • Werdum vs. Overeem 1
Tournament Opening Round
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Alistair Overeem
Fight LocationJapan Osaka, Japan (Osaka Dome)
Duration2 x 10/5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 227 lbs
Alistair Overeem Record at Bout (Opponent)24-6-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout7-1-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Beginning their classic rivalry, Werdum weathered Overeem’s early striking storm, secured top position in round two, and locked up a kimura shoulder lock to force the tap at 3:43.
WIN
John-Olav Einemo Norway Norway
PRIDE 31: Dreamers
Feb / 26 / 2006
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 26 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 ADCC Champions’ Clash • Werdum vs. Einemo
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs John-Olav Einemo
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 235 lbs
John-Olav Einemo Record at Bout (Opponent)5-0-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout6-1-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$30,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a matchup of elite ADCC submission grappling champions, Werdum out-struck undefeated Norwegian Einemo on the feet and controlled positional scrambles to win a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Sergei Kharitonov Russia Russia
PRIDE 30: Fully Loaded
Oct / 23 / 2005
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Oct / 23 / 2005
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 PRIDE 30 Heavyweight Feature • Werdum vs. Kharitonov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Sergei Kharitonov
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 245 lbs
Sergei Kharitonov Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout6-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Werdum suffered his first career defeat in a closely contested battle, threatening Kharitonov with submission attempts from guard but dropping a narrow split decision to the Russian boxing specialist.
WIN
Roman Zentsov Russia Russia
PRIDE: Final Conflict 2005
Aug / 28 / 2005
Submission
Rnd 1 (6:01) Aug / 28 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME6:01
METHODSubmission
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🥊 PRIDE Final Conflict Special Match • Werdum vs. Zentsov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Roman Zentsov
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 230 lbs
Roman Zentsov Record at Bout (Opponent)11-8-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout5-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Werdum grounded Russian knockout puncher Zentsov, transitioned to the triangle choke from guard, and transitioned into an armbar to secure the submission at 6:01 of round one.
WIN
Tom Erikson United States United States
PRIDE 29: Fists of Fire
Feb / 20 / 2005
Submission
Rnd 1 (5:11) Feb / 20 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME5:11
METHODSubmission
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🥊 PRIDE Debut • Werdum vs. Erikson
PRIDE Debut
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Tom Erikson
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 10/5/5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 285 lbs
Tom Erikson Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-1
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout4-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his PRIDE debut, Werdum neutralized legendary collegiate wrestling powerhouse “The Big Cat” Erikson, taking his back on the canvas and sinking in a rear-naked choke at 5:11 of round one.
WIN
Ebenezer Fontes Braga Brazil Brazil
JF 2: Jungle Fight 2
May / 15 / 2004
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:28) May / 15 / 2004
ROUND2
TIME1:28
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Jungle Fight 2 Main Card Feature • Werdum vs. Braga
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Ebenezer Fontes Braga
Fight LocationBrazil Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 210 lbs
Ebenezer Fontes Braga Record at Bout (Opponent)13-5-2
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout3-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Werdum defeated veteran vale tudo fighter Braga, hurting him on the feet before unloading ground strikes for a TKO stoppage at 1:28 of round two.
WIN
Gabriel Gonzaga Brazil Brazil
JF 1: Jungle Fight 1
Sep / 13 / 2003
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:11) Sep / 13 / 2003
ROUND3
TIME2:11
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Jungle Fight 1 Clash of Future UFC Finalists • Werdum vs. Gonzaga 1
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Gabriel Gonzaga
Fight LocationBrazil Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 245 lbs
Gabriel Gonzaga Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout2-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the inaugural Jungle Fight event in the Amazon, Werdum outlasted fellow BJJ world champion Gonzaga, finishing the fight with punches at 2:11 of the third frame.
WIN
Kristof Midoux France France
WAFF 2
Mar / 22 / 2003
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:11) Mar / 22 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME4:11
METHODSubmission
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🥊 World Absolute Fight 2 Feature • Werdum vs. Midoux
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Kristof Midoux
Fight LocationMorocco Marrakech, Morocco
Duration1 x 10 min
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 245 lbs
Kristof Midoux Record at Bout (Opponent)4-3-0
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout1-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Werdum controlled French heavyweight Midoux on the mat, advancing to the triangle choke position and forcing a submission tap at 4:11 of round one.
DRAW
James Zikic United Kingdom United Kingdom
MB 8: Millennium Brawl 8
Sep / 22 / 2002
Draw
Rnd 3 (5:00) Sep / 22 / 2002
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDraw
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🥊 Millennium Brawl 8 Feature • Werdum vs. Zikic
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs James Zikic
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup235 lbs vs 205 lbs
James Zikic Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-1
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his sophomore professional outing in England, Werdum battled future Cage Rage champion Zikic across three competitive rounds to an official draw.
WIN
Tengiz Tedoradze Georgia Georgia
MB 7: Millennium Brawl 7
Jun / 16 / 2002
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (N/A) Jun / 16 / 2002
ROUND1
TIMEN/A
METHODSubmission (Triangle Choke)
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Werdum vs. Tedoradze
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupFabricio Werdum vs Tengiz Tedoradze
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 235 lbs
Tengiz Tedoradze Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Fabrício Werdum made his professional mixed martial arts debut in England, pulling guard and locking in a triangle choke to force the tapout in the opening round.
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