It was expensive for Fabricio Werdum the criticisms that the Brazilian made Reebok, supplier of UFC sports equipment. The heavyweight, who also works as an Ultimate commentator on FOX Sports Latina, was fired from the network. The channel has Reebok as one of its sponsors.
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After publication, the Brazilian revealed that no one was satisfied with the agreement and that it lost a lot of money due to the UFC's requirement for athletes to use the brand.
“I didn't get a fine because I don't have a contract with Reebok, but they removed me from broadcasts as a UFC commentator, where I worked for the last three years and did an excellent job together with my teammates. It was considered the best Spanish-language broadcast in the world. So, I wasn’t happy about it, I thought it was absurd,” said Werdum through a Facebook post.
“I don't have a contract with Reebok on a daily basis, I don't have anything. I just have to be with Reebok on fight day. So I have nothing against them, I just don't think it's fair, because before Reebok entered the UFC, I earned US$150, US$180 and even US$200, and now I only earn US$5. . I don’t think it’s fair, after 20 years as an MMA fighter, for me to win this”, he added.
Werdum lost his commentary post after criticizing Reebok. (Photo: Getty Images)
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