Fighter details| Name | Fabricio Werdum |
| 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
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| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Gustafsson |
UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 2:30 |
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| Alexey Oleynik |
UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje |
S-DEC | |
| Alexander Volkov |
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov |
KO/TKO Punch · R4 · 1:38 |
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| Marcin Tybura |
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura |
U-DEC | |
| Walt Harris |
UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 1:05 |
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| Alistair Overeem |
UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker |
M-DEC | |
| Travis Browne |
UFC 203: Miocic vs. Overeem |
U-DEC | |
| Stipe Miocic |
UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 2:47 |
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| Cain Velasquez |
UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum |
SUB Guillotine Choke · R3 · 2:13 |
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| Mark Hunt |
UFC 180: Werdum vs. Hunt |
KO/TKO Flying Knee · R2 · 2:27 |
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| Travis Browne |
UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne |
U-DEC | |
| Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira |
UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum |
SUB Armbar · R2 · 2:41 |
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| Mike Russow |
UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 2:28 |
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| Roy Nelson |
UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit |
U-DEC |
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| Cub Swanson Killer | 30-14 |
| Cody Stamann The Spartan | 21-8 |
| Eddie Alvarez The Underground King | 30-8 |
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| Matt Horwich Suave | 30-25 |
| Zhikang Zhao | 29-8 |
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| Bas Rutten El Guapo | 28-4 |
| Charles Johnson InnerG | 18-8 |
| Gegard Mousasi The Dreamcatcher | 49-9 |
| Chuck Liddell The Iceman | 21-9 |
| Melquizael Costa Melk Cauthy | 25-7 |
| Jared Gordon Flash | 21-8 |
| Mike Malott Proper | 13-2 |
| Jhonata Diniz | 9-2 |
| Fares Ziam Smile Killer | 18-4 |
| 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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