Unable to perform in the UFC, Werdum faces Lucas Hulk in a jiu-jitsu superfight

F. Werdum may return to fight in the UFC on May 23, 2020. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook @fabriciowerdumoficial

Fabricio Werdum was suspended by the United States Anti-Doping Agency after being caught using the steroid and could only return to fight in the UFC on May 23, 2020. However, the former heavyweight champion was scheduled to return to the mats in a jiu-jitsu superfight . 'Vai Cavalo' will face Lucas Hulk in a no-gi fight for the Spyder BJJ Invitational Championship, on November 03rd, in Seoul, South Korea.

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Werdum has a black belt in jiu-jitsu and has also won world titles. However, Fabrício has not participated in tournaments in the sport since 2011. With the USADA hook, the gaucho will be able to return to Grappling competitions.

Hulk is one of the main athletes in the sport today. Lucas also has achievements in the gentle art with and without kimono. Furthermore, he is a four-time no-gi World Champion.

The confrontation between the fighters will follow the rules of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) and will last ten minutes.