Fighter details| Name | Fabricio Werdum (Men) |
| Nickname | Vai Cavalo |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Jul 30, 1977 (48 years old) |
| Weight class | Heavyweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioFabricio Werdum – General Profile
Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum is a legendary Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC’s heavyweight division. A former UFC Heavyweight Champion, he is renowned for his elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission skills, and ability to finish fights against the very best in the sport.
MMA Career
Werdum began his professional MMA career in Brazil and rose to international prominence through his striking and grappling acumen, including a landmark win over Fedor Emelianenko in Strikeforce. He made his UFC debut in 2007 and ultimately won the UFC Heavyweight Championship in 2015 with a submission victory over Cain Velasquez. Throughout his career, he competed across major organizations, recorded significant victories, and earned his place among mixed martial arts greats.
Fighting Style
Werdum’s fighting style is built around world-class grappling, submission artistry, and strong striking. He utilized his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expertise to control fights on the ground, secure finishes via chokes and armbars, and transitioned seamlessly into striking exchanges when advantageous. His durability and intelligence inside the cage made him a top contender and champion in the heavyweight division.
Fights
19
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 52.78% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Josh Emmett | 19-7 |
| Bolaji Oki The Zulu Warrior | 10-4 |
| Ion Cutelaba The Hulk | 20-11 |
| Drew Dober | 29-15 |
| Reinier de Ridder The Dutch Knight | 21-4 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Indalecio Tat Romero Mean Bean | 30-6 |
| Matt Jaggers Jagger Bomb | 21-8 |
| Nuri Shakir The Shark | 19-22 |
| Almanbet Zhanybekov | 18-12 |
| Miguel Cooley | 16-22 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Joel Alvarez El Fenomeno | 23-3 |
| Manel Kape Starboy | 22-7 |
| Josh Emmett | 19-7 |
| Sofia Montenegro La Bruja | 6-2 |
| Brian Ortega T-City | 16-5 |
| Matt Hughes | 45-9 |
| Justin Gaethje The Highlight | 27-5 |
| Sean Brady | 18-2 |
| Nate Marquardt The Great | 36-20 |
| Charles Jourdain Air | 17-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem The Demolition Man | 47-19 |
| Alexander Volkov Drago | 39-11 |
| Ben Rothwell | 39-14 |
| Josh Barnett The Warmaster | 35-8 |
| Andrei Arlovski The Pit Bull | 34-24 |
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