Werdum receives support from UFC stars for title fight against Velasquez

Werdum seeks this Saturday (13) to unify the heavyweight belts. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

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This Saturday (13), Fabricio Werdum face Cain Velazquez in a fight valid for the unification of the interim and linear belts in the heavyweight category, in the main fight of UFC 188. Before the duel, which could guarantee Brazil its third definitive title in the largest MMA organization on the planet, Werdum received the support of other stars Brazilians in the octagon.

Among the names that publicly demonstrated their support for “Vai Cavalo” through publications on social media are the middleweight champion Rafael dos Anjos, who trains with Werdum at “King's MMA”, the “Crazy Dog” Wanderlei Silva, the next challenger for the women's bantamweight belt Beth Pitbull, the champion of TUF Brazil 2 Leo Santos, Among others.

The duel between Werdum and Velasquez marks Brazil's third attempt to win an Ultimate title in 2015. So far, in two fights, Brazil has won one, with Rafael dos Anjos about Anthony Pettis in March, and a setback, with the knockout of Vitor belfort for Chris Weidman in May. Furthermore, until the second semester, Beth Pitbull e Renan Barao they also try to win the rooster titles and José Aldo puts his belt on the line against Conor McGregor.

Check out the messages of support for interim champion Fabrício Werdum below:

I see what happened against Fedor repeating itself against Cain,@FabricioWerdum only those who follow you know about your qualities @ufc_brasil

— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) 8 June 2015

We are all in support, go horse @werdum, we are at war guys, do you believe that this beautiful event sent Werdum (in the week of the fight) to leave Mexico where he had been concentrated for over a month to go and “promote” the fight in Miami ? Do you think this is right? The athlete is going to compete in a heavyweight world championship and they send him on an international trip for “promotion” they want from the athletes a seriousness and professionalism that they don't have, if you'll pardon the word I'm pissed to see situations like this still happening to our athletes

A video posted by Wanderlei Silva (@wandfc) on Jun 8, 2015 at 11:29 PDT

@FabricioWerdum The time has come to show the world that the belt is yours! Go horse! @ufc_brasil

— Juliana Lima (@juthaimma) 8 June 2015

This Saturday we will all be rooting for the champion @FabricioWerdum bring another belt to Brazil @ufc_brasil

— Murilo Bustamante (@murilobusta) 8 June 2015

Let's go Horse! Show who the real champion is! Rooting for champion Werdum @ufc_brasil

— Bethe (@bethecorreia) 8 June 2015

Awaiting the consecration of the warrior @FabricioWerdum Go with everything that all of us Brazilians are with you #Go horse @ufc_brasil

— Larissa pacheco (@pachecolarissa_) 8 June 2015

The weekend is the day for another belt to come to Brazil with a finish!!@FabricioWerdum @ufc_brasil #go horse #fivelodoufc

— Leonardo Santos (@LeoSantosbjj) 8 June 2015

@FabricioWerdum the time is coming. #CinturaoFicaAqui #Go horse #UFC188 @ufc_brasil @canalCombate @ufc

— Ericka Almeida (@ErickaAlmeidaGT) 8 June 2015

Hoping for another title for Brazil this Saturday. Go, @FabricioWerdum! #UFC188 @ufc_brasil https://t.co/0lbG2Qi62t

— Elias Silvério (@eliasxuxumma) 8 June 2015

We are already rooting for the great Champion @FabricioWerdum , we are with you WARRRRR Horse @ufc_brasil

— rafael natal (@rafaelsaponatal) 8 June 2015

Come on #Brasil but a belt for our country #go horse @FabricioWerdum @ufc_brasil #fan #Mexico #UFCFighter #champion

— Diego Brandao (@DiegoBrandaoMMA) 8 June 2015

This Fds will give Brazil. Another belt for Brazil. @FabricioWerdum @ufc_brasil #go horse

— leandro issa (@brodinhoissa) 8 June 2015

In the crowd for @FabricioWerdum This Saturday will be Brazil!!!! @ufc_brasil

— lucas mineiro (@LucasMineiroMMA) 8 June 2015

The war is coming and our warrior will get the belt next Saturday @FabricioWerdum @ufc_brasil US

— Caio Magalhaes (@CaioHellboy) 8 June 2015

This Saturday @FabricioWerdum e @kings_mma will show who the true champion is @ufc_brasil

— Peter Munhoz (@PedroMunhozmma) 8 June 2015

Already in anticipation and cheering for the @FabricioWerdum get this belt representing Brazil and jiu-jitsu @ufc_brasil @ufc

— Gilbert DurinhoBurns (@GilbertDurinho) 8 June 2015

Saturday I will be rooting for my friend a lot #go horse @FabricioWerdum let's go with everything Brazil is with you brother @ufc_brasil

— Thiago Marreta (@TMarretaMMA) 9 June 2015

Saturday is a day of war with @FabricioWerdum unifying the belt of @ufc let's go with everything #Go horse @ufc_brasil pic.twitter.com/BTIo3J1HCY

— Edimilson Souza (@kevinsouzamma) 9 June 2015

Let's go with everything @FabricioWerdum, prove who is the true champion, Cowboy and the whole of Brazil believes in you @ufc_brasil

— Alex de Oliveira (@AlexCowboy88) 9 June 2015

@FabricioWerdum The 13th will be your consecration, but everyone who knows you knows how much of a champion you are!! @ufc_brasil @ufc @portaldovt

— Braga Neto (@BragaNeto) 9 June 2015