Fabrício Werdum is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former UFC Heavyweight Champion. He is also a 4-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion, a two-time Abu Dhabi Combat Club World Heavyweight Champion and European jiu-jitsu champion. He holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Judo, and Muay Thai. Werdum has competed in PRIDE, the UFC, Strikeforce, and Jungle Fight. As of June 2, he is #14 in the UFC heavyweight rankings. Often regarded as one of the best heavyweight fighters of all time, he was the first fighter to decisively defeat Fedor Emelianenko in mixed martial arts. He also holds notable victories over Cain Velasquez, Alistair Overeem, Minotauro Nogueira, Mark Hunt, Travis Browne, Alexander Emelianenko, Gabriel Gonzaga, Antônio Silva and Roy Nelson.
| Born: | July 30, 1977, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Other names: | Vai Cavalo (Go Horse) |
| Residence: | Torrance, California, U.S. |
| Nationality: | Brazilian |
| Weight: | 243 lb |
| Division: | Heavyweight |
| Reach: | 77 in |
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| Fighting out of: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Team: | Kings MMA, Werdum Combat Team, Akhmat Fight Club |
| Rank: | 2nd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Octávio "Ratinho" Couto, Black belt in Judo, Black belt in Muay Thai under Rafael Cordeiro |
| Years active: | 2002–present (MMA) |
| Twitter: | Fabrício Werdum's Twitter profile |
| Instagram: | Fabrício Werdum's Instagram profile |
| IMDb: | Fabrício Werdum's IMDb |
About Fabricio Werdum
Mixed martial artist who signed with the UFC in 2007 and became the UFC's #1 ranked heavyweight fighter.
Before Fame
He began his career in martial arts by learning Jiu-Jitsu.
Achievement
He used to be the head coach for Barcelo Boxing Gym.
Family Life
He married Karine Werdum in 2003.
Associations
He earned 2010 Submission of the Year for his defeat of Fedor Emalianenko on June 26.
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- People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Heavyweight mixed martial artists
