Fabricio Werdum left the UFC in 2008 after the surprising defeat to the previously unknown junior gypsy. After leaving, the Brazilian went to Strikeforce and established himself as the first man to submit the legend Fedor Emelianenko, and despite the setback for alistair overeem, agreed his return to Ultimate.
Climbed to face Roy Nelson in the second most important fight of UFC 143, an event that takes place this Saturday in Las Vegas, the black belt from Rio Grande do Sul did not hide his happiness at returning to the most famous octagon in the world.
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“It’s great to be back in the UFC. I want to show that I'm a good fighter. I want to thank Dana for the opportunity to be in the organization again and I will always do my best to be among the first in my division”, said Fabrício.
“I am very motivated. The best heavyweights are in the UFC. Before we had a lot of good fighters fighting in other places, but now they are all here. Everyone wants to put on a great show and the best will win”, highlighted Werdum, who showed respect for his opponent. "O Roy Nelson He's a good fighter and has knockout power. He has heavy hands, but so do I. I have a good strategy and I will fight smart on Saturday”, he concluded.
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