Tag: Werdum

Alistair Overeem, Fabricio Werdum and the Case for the Strikeforce Heavyweights

Strikeforce had a real struggle on their hands as the promotion moved into 2011. Competing with the UFC, a brand so strong many fans believed the sport was called “ultimate fighting” rather than mixed martial arts, was an uphill battle. The…

Strikeforce had a real struggle on their hands as the promotion moved into 2011. Competing with the UFC, a brand so strong many fans believed the sport was called “ultimate fighting” rather than mixed martial arts, was an uphill battle. The promotion needed an identity, something to distinguish themselves from their competitors in Las Vegas. […]

UFC 143 Results: What’s Next for Fabricio Werdum?

Fabricio Werdum made a triumphant re-entrance into the octagon Saturday night at UFC 143. Werdum is a veteran of the sport and is widely known as one of it’s best grapplers. The Fedor conqueror also conquered “Big Country” Roy Nelson …

Fabricio Werdum made a triumphant re-entrance into the octagon Saturday night at UFC 143. Werdum is a veteran of the sport and is widely known as one of it’s best grapplers. The Fedor conqueror also conquered “Big Country” Roy Nelson with a barrage of knees and accurate striking. Though Nelson was game and came for […]

UFC 143 Fight Card: Will Fabrico Werdum Be a Heavyweight Title Threat?

Strikeforce transplant Fabricio Werdum will be making his anticipated return to the Octagon later tonight, as the Brazilian will take on Roy Nelson in the co-main event for UFC 143. Cutting his teeth under the now defunct Pride organization, Werdum bes…

Strikeforce transplant Fabricio Werdum will be making his anticipated return to the Octagon later tonight, as the Brazilian will take on Roy Nelson in the co-main event for UFC 143. Cutting his teeth under the now defunct Pride organization, Werdum bested many formidable opponents based solely upon his world renowned jiu-jitsu skills. A black belt […]

UFC 143: Why Fabricio Werdum Will Have No Problems Against Roy Nelson

At UFC 143, former UFC contender Fabricio Werdum will make his return to the octagon more than three years after his previous fight, a knockout loss to now Heavyweight Champion Junior Dos Santos, to fight “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 10 al…

At UFC 143, former UFC contender Fabricio Werdum will make his return to the octagon more than three years after his previous fight, a knockout loss to now Heavyweight Champion Junior Dos Santos, to fight “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 10 alum Roy “Big Country” Nelson. Werdum enters the bout looking to avenge a disappointing decision […]

Fabricio Werdum Returns to UFC to Face Roy Nelson

Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1) will return to the UFC for the first time since losing to Junior dos Santos at UFC 90 to take on Ultimate Fighter winner and top-10 heavyweight Roy “Big Country” Nelson (16-6) at UFC 143, according to MMAw…

Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1) will return to the UFC for the first time since losing to Junior dos Santos at UFC 90 to take on Ultimate Fighter winner and top-10 heavyweight Roy “Big Country” Nelson (16-6) at UFC 143, according to MMAweekly.com. Werdum was last seen losing to Alistair Overeem in a semifinal bout of the Strikeforce Heavyweight […]

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Fabricio Werdum Returns to UFC to Face Roy Nelson

2011 ESPY Awards: GSP, Jon Jones, Fabricio Werdum Among Nominees

Mixed martial arts continues to grow and expand into the mainstream as evidenced by the recent release of ESPN’s 2011 ESPY Award nominees, which include three MMA fighters: Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones and Fabricio Werdum. St-Pierre and Jones, bo…

Mixed martial arts continues to grow and expand into the mainstream as evidenced by the recent release of ESPN’s 2011 ESPY Award nominees, which include three MMA fighters: Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones and Fabricio Werdum. St-Pierre and Jones, both UFC champions, have been nominated for the award of “Best Fighter.” Their competition will include top-level […]

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2011 ESPY Awards: GSP, Jon Jones, Fabricio Werdum Among Nominees