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Fabricio Werdum
Fighter

Fabricio Werdum

"Vai Cavalo"
24-9-1★ 4bonusesBrazilBrazilLast 5
pro-knuckle-mma 0-1Grappling 20-7
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CAREER SUMMARY

Fabricio Werdum holds a professional MMA record of 24-9-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 35 bouts on record. Fabricio Werdum has won 24 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 12 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Fabricio Werdum lands 3.59 significant strikes per minute with 52% accuracy and averages 1.75 takedowns per 15 minutes. Fabricio Werdum also has 27 recorded Grappling bouts. Fabricio Werdum also has 1 recorded knuckle-mma bout. Most recent fight: May 5, 2021. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height
6'4"193 cm
Weight
231 lbs105 kg
Reach
77"196 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1977-07-30
Age
49
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Iron Chin
97 · top 4% in division
Punch power93
Kick power93
Punch speed84
Kick speed90
Accuracy96
Takedowns93
Ground striking93
Submissions94
Chin97
Body strength94
Cardio90

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 24-9-1 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.59per min
52% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.64per min
55% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.75per 15 min
31% success
Takedowns stuffed31%
Submission attempts1.2per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Fabricio Werdum has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $200,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×3
  1. ★ POTNvs Alexander Gustafsson · UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs TillJul 26, 2020
  2. ★ POTNvs Cain Velasquez · UFC 188: Velasquez vs WerdumJun 13, 2015
  3. ★ POTNvs Mark Hunt · UFC 180: Werdum vs HuntNov 15, 2014
  4. ★ FOTNvs Roy Nelson · UFC 143: Diaz vs ConditFeb 4, 2012

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Fabricio Werdum earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. NC
    vs Renan Ferreira
    PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2021 Regular Season· May 5, 2021· Heavyweight· 24-9-1 vs 6-2
    NC
    R1 · 2:32
  2. WIN
    vs Alexander Gustafsson
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till· Jul 26, 2020· Heavyweight· 23-9-1 vs 18-6
    SUB
    R1 · 2:30
    POTN
  3. LOSS
    vs Aleksei Oleinik
    UFCUFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje· May 9, 2020· Heavyweight· 23-8-1 vs 58-13-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Alexander Volkov
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Werdum vs Volkov· Mar 17, 2018· Heavyweight· 23-7-1 vs 29-6
    TKO
    R4 · 1:38
  5. WIN
    vs Marcin Tybura
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Werdum vs Tybura· Nov 18, 2017· Heavyweight· 22-7-1 vs 16-2
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Walt Harris
    UFCUFC 216: Ferguson vs Lee· Oct 7, 2017· Heavyweight· 21-7-1 vs 10-5
    SUB
    R1 · 1:05
  7. LOSS
    vs Alistair Overeem
    UFCUFC 213: Romero vs Whittaker· Jul 9, 2017· Heavyweight· 21-6-1 vs 42-15
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Travis Browne
    UFCUFC 203: Miocic vs Overeem· Sep 11, 2016· Heavyweight· 20-6-1 vs 18-4-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. LOSS
    vs Stipe MiocicTitle bout
    UFCUFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic· May 15, 2016· Heavyweight· 20-5-1 vs 14-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:47
  10. WIN
    vs Cain Velasquez×2Title bout · Title win #2
    UFCUFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· Jun 13, 2015· Heavyweight· 19-5-1 vs 13-1
    SUB
    R3 · 2:13
    POTN
  11. WIN
    vs Mark Hunt×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFCUFC 180: Werdum vs Hunt· Nov 15, 2014· Interim Heavyweight· 18-5-1 vs 10-8-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:27
    POTN
  12. WIN
    vs Travis Browne
    UFCUFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne· Apr 19, 2014· Heavyweight· 17-5-1 vs 16-1-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
    UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum· Jun 8, 2013· Heavyweight· 16-5-1 vs 34-7-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:41
  14. WIN
    vs Mike Russow
    UFCUFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II· Jun 24, 2012· Heavyweight· 15-5-1 vs 15-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:28
  15. WIN
    vs Roy Nelson
    UFCUFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· Feb 4, 2012· Heavyweight· 14-5-1 vs 16-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  16. LOSS
    vs Alistair Overeem
    Strikeforce· Jun 18, 2011· Heavyweight· 14-4-1 vs 34-11
    UD
  17. WIN
    vs Fedor Emelianenko
    Strikeforce· Jun 26, 2010· Heavyweight· 13-4-1 vs 31-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:09
  18. WIN
    vs Antonio Silva
    Strikeforce· Nov 7, 2009· Heavyweight· 12-4-1 vs 13-1
    UD
  19. WIN
    vs Mike Kyle
    Strikeforce· Aug 15, 2009· Heavyweight· 11-4-1 vs 13-6-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:24
  20. LOSS
    vs Junior Dos Santos
    UFCUFC 90: Silva vs Cote· Oct 25, 2008· Heavyweight· 11-3-1 vs 6-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:21
  21. WIN
    vs Brandon Vera
    UFCUFC 85: BEDLAM· Jun 7, 2008· Heavyweight· 10-3-1 vs 8-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:40
  22. WIN
    vs Gabriel Gonzaga
    UFCUFC 80: RAPID FIRE· Jan 19, 2008· Heavyweight· 9-3-1 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R2 · 4:34
  23. LOSS
    vs Andrei Arlovski
    UFCUFC 70: NATIONS COLLIDE· Apr 21, 2007· Heavyweight· 9-2-1 vs 11-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  24. WIN
    vs Aleksander Emelianenko
    2 Hot 2 Handle· Nov 12, 2006· Heavyweight· 8-2-1 vs 9-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:24
  25. LOSS
    vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
    Pride Critical Countdown Absolute· Jul 1, 2006· Heavyweight· 8-1-1 vs 27-3-1
    UD
  26. WIN
    vs Alistair Overeem
    Pride Total Elimination Absolute· May 5, 2006· Heavyweight· 7-1-1 vs 23-6
    SUB
    R2 · 3:43
  27. WIN
    vs Jon Olav Einemo
    Pride 31: Unbreakable· Feb 26, 2006· Heavyweight· 6-1-1 vs 5-0
    UD
  28. LOSS
    vs Sergei Kharitonov
    Pride 30: Fully Loaded· Oct 23, 2005· Heavyweight· 6-0-1 vs 13-2
    SD
  29. WIN
    vs Roman Zentsov
    Pride Final Conflict 2005· Aug 28, 2005· Heavyweight· 5-0-1 vs 11-9
    SUB
    R1 · 6:01
  30. WIN
    vs Tom Erikson
    Pride 29: Fists of Fire· Feb 20, 2005· Heavyweight· 4-0-1 vs 9-1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 5:11
  31. WIN
    vs Ebenezer Fontes Braga
    Jungle Fight· May 15, 2004· 3-0-1 vs 13-6-2
    TKO
  32. WIN
    vs Gabriel Gonzaga
    Jungle Fight· Sep 13, 2003· 2-0-1 vs 2-0
    TKO
  33. WIN
    vs Kristof Midoux
    Morocco Regional· Mar 22, 2003· 1-0-1 vs 2-2
    SUB
  34. DRAW
    vs James Zikic
    Extreme Brawl UK· Sep 22, 2002· 1-0 vs 12-3
    DRAW
  35. WIN
    vs Tengiz Tedoradze
    Extreme Brawl UK· Jun 16, 2002· 0-0 vs 6-1
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Fabricio Werdum's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
Champion Heavyweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
210

Men's Pound-for-Pound

#1#5#10#152016Jan 26, 2015 · #15Mar 16, 2015 · #14Apr 27, 2015 · #13May 11, 2015 · #12May 25, 2015 · #14Jun 15, 2015 · #6Jul 13, 2015 · #5Jul 27, 2015 · #6Aug 25, 2015 · #7Sep 7, 2015 · #6Sep 28, 2015 · #7Nov 23, 2015 · #6Dec 14, 2015 · #5Jan 4, 2016 · #7Jan 19, 2016 · #5Feb 23, 2016 · #6Feb 29, 2016 · #5Mar 7, 2016 · #4May 16, 2016 · #15Jun 20, 2016 · #15#15

Heavyweight

C#5#10#152014201620182020Feb 4, 2013 · #2Apr 22, 2013 · #3Dec 9, 2013 · #2Apr 21, 2014 · #1Jun 15, 2015 · CMay 16, 2016 · #1Jul 10, 2017 · #2Dec 6, 2017 · #3Mar 21, 2018 · #5May 16, 2018 · #5May 11, 2020 · #15Jun 2, 2020 · #14Jul 27, 2020 · #13Aug 3, 2020 · #13#13

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1767▲17
Peak
1912Jun 13, 2015
Rated fights
34
150016501800200320062009201220152018Jun 16, 2002 · 1553Sep 22, 2002 · 1560Mar 22, 2003 · 1594Sep 13, 2003 · 1640May 15, 2004 · 1678Feb 20, 2005 · 1716Aug 28, 2005 · 1738Oct 23, 2005 · 1729Feb 26, 2006 · 1744May 5, 2006 · 1782Jul 1, 2006 · 1769Nov 12, 2006 · 1792Apr 21, 2007 · 1763Jan 19, 2008 · 1795Jun 7, 2008 · 1825Oct 25, 2008 · 1772Aug 15, 2009 · 1790Nov 7, 2009 · 1816Jun 26, 2010 · 1836Jun 18, 2011 · 1826Feb 4, 2012 · 1836Jun 24, 2012 · 1850Jun 8, 2013 · 1866Apr 19, 2014 · 1878Nov 15, 2014 · 1891Jun 13, 2015 · 1912May 15, 2016 · 1891Sep 11, 2016 · 1901Jul 9, 2017 · 1889Oct 7, 2017 · 1897Nov 18, 2017 · 1908Mar 17, 2018 · 1889May 9, 2020 · 1750Jul 26, 2020 · 17671767

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Frequently asked questions

When does Fabricio Werdum fight next?

Fabricio Werdum has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Fabricio Werdum's record?

Fabricio Werdum's professional MMA record is 24-9-1.

Who is Fabricio Werdum fighting next?

Fabricio Werdum's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Fabricio Werdum fight last?

Fabricio Werdum most recently fought Renan Ferreira at Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2021 Regular Season on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, LOSS (No Contest).

What weight class does Fabricio Werdum fight in?

Fabricio Werdum fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Fabricio Werdum have?

Fabricio Werdum has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 12 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Fabricio Werdum won?

Fabricio Werdum has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Fabricio Werdum?

Fabricio Werdum is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does Fabricio Werdum weigh?

Fabricio Werdum weighs 231 lbs (105 kg).

What is Fabricio Werdum's reach?

Fabricio Werdum has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Fabricio Werdum?

Fabricio Werdum is 49 years old (born Jul 30, 1977).

Where is Fabricio Werdum from?

Fabricio Werdum is from Brazil.