F. Werdum aims for the PFL belt. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter UFCBrasil
Anyone who follows MMA knows that Fabricio Werdum He likes to surprise, whether in the ring or even when it comes to his own career. After winning Alexander Gustafson In his last fight in the UFC, the Brazilian became a free agent and one of the most sought after athletes on the market. 'Vai Cavalo' was being linked to Bellator, but decided to sign with the PFL (Professional Fighters League).
In interview with ESPN American, Werdum explained that the main reason for choosing the old WSOF (World Series of Fighting) was the possibility of holding several fights in a year and, possibly, performing more than once on the same night. Furthermore, the former heavyweight champion (120,2kg) showed excitement and challenged the other members of the category.
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"I am happy. I was negotiating with some organizations. Ali Abdelaziz helped me a lot. I signed with the PFL because there was a season, a lot of fights and it was a good deal. I know this organization is growing a lot. I fought for a long time and my dream was always to fight more than once in a night. In jiu-jitsu, it's different. I love this idea of winning once and fighting again. It's like a warm-up. At the gym, I do five, seven, ten five-minute rounds, with different partners. I want to send a message to the PFL heavyweights: there are good fighters, but be careful, because we'll see you soon. I’m coming and I want the belt,” said Werdum.
Even at his advanced age, Werdum believes he still has a few more years of activity and that he has the quality to be a champion at this stage of his career.
“I have two, three more years in MMA. I'm 43 years old, but I feel young, 25 years old. The face doesn't say it, but I'm happy. I want another belt and the PFL one is very nice. In 2021, I want to fight four to five times. Before, it was one or two and I want more. I want to take advantage of this moment, because it is very difficult for fighters to stop. Can you imagine being a champion at an advanced age? I think I can do it. After that, ok, I’ll stop”, he concluded.
Throughout your career, Fabricio Werdum achieved remarkable feats. In addition to becoming UFC heavyweight champion, by finishing the feared Cain Velazquez with a guillotine, in the third round, the Brazilian can also be proud of having also submitted the legends Fedor Emelianenko, with a triangle, in the first round, and Rodrigo Minotauro, with an armbar, in the second round.
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