Best fights of Fabrício Werdum
Over 21 years as a professional, Fabrício Werdum has compiled a 24-10-1 (18) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Fabrício Werdum submits Fedor Emelianenko
On June 26, 2010 Fabrício Werdum faced Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight bout. Werdum was 32 years old with a record of 13-4-1, and Emelianenko was 33 with a record of 31-1. Werdum was on a 2-fight winning streak and Emelianenko was on a 11-fight winning streak. Werdum submitted Fedor Emelianenko via triangle armbar in the 1st round.
2. Fabrício Werdum submits Cain Velasquez
On June 13, 2015 Fabrício Werdum fought Cain Velasquez for the UFC heavyweight title. Werdum was 37 years old with a record of 19-5-1, and Velasquez was 32 with a record of 13-1. Werdum was on a 5-fight winning streak and Velasquez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Werdum submitted Cain Velasquez via guillotine choke in the 3rd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. Fabrício Werdum submits Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in their 2nd fight
On June 8, 2013 Fabrício Werdum faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Werdum was 35 years old with a record of 16-5-1, and Nogueira was 37 with a record of 34-7-1. Werdum was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nogueira was coming off a win. Werdum submitted Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira via armbar in the 2nd round.
4. Fabrício Werdum KOs Mark Hunt
On November 15, 2014 Fabrício Werdum fought Mark Hunt for the vacant UFC heavyweight title. Werdum was 37 years old with a record of 18-5-1, and Hunt was 40 with a record of 10-8-1. Werdum was on a 4-fight winning streak and Hunt was coming off a win. Werdum stopped Mark Hunt via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Fabrício Werdum submits Alistair Overeem
On May 5, 2006 Fabrício Werdum faced Alistair Overeem in a heavyweight bout. Werdum was 28 years old with a record of 7-1-1, and Overeem was 25 with a record of 23-6. Werdum was coming off a win and Overeem was on a 2-fight winning streak. Werdum submitted Alistair Overeem via kimura in the 2nd round.
6. Fabrício Werdum loses to Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira via unanimous decision
On July 1, 2006 Fabrício Werdum faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. Werdum was 28 years old with a record of 8-1-1, and Nogueira was 30 with a record of 27-3-1. Werdum was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nogueira was on a 3-fight winning streak. Werdum lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Nogueira.
7. Fabrício Werdum defeats Travis Browne
On April 19, 2014 Fabrício Werdum faced Travis Browne in a heavyweight bout. Werdum was 36 years old with a record of 17-5-1, and Browne was 31 with a record of 16-1-1. Both Werdum and Browne were on a 3-fight winning streak. Werdum won via unanimous decision.
8. Fabrício Werdum defeats Marcin Tybura
On November 19, 2017 Fabrício Werdum faced Marcin Tybura in a heavyweight bout. Werdum was 40 years old with a record of 22-7-1, and Tybura was 32 with a record of 16-2. Werdum was coming off a win and Tybura was on a 3-fight winning streak. Werdum won via unanimous decision.
9. Fabrício Werdum defeats Roy Nelson
On February 4, 2012 Fabrício Werdum faced Roy Nelson in a heavyweight bout. Werdum was 34 years old with a record of 14-5-1, and Nelson was 35 with a record of 16-6. Werdum was coming off a loss, while Nelson was coming off a win. Werdum won via unanimous decision.
10. Fabrício Werdum KOs Mike Russow
On June 23, 2012 Fabrício Werdum faced Mike Russow in a heavyweight bout. Werdum was 34 years old with a record of 15-5-1, and Russow was 35 with a record of 15-1. Werdum was coming off a win and Russow was on a 11-fight winning streak. Werdum stopped Mike Russow via TKO in the 1st round.