Fabricio Werdum targeting Brazil for possible fight with Frank Mir
Fresh off a convincing victory over Roy Nelson, Fabricio Werdum is looking to have his next fight to place back in his native country of Brazil. Werdum earned a decision on all three judges’ scorecards Saturday night in the co-main event of UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit, ending a short one-fight losing skid suffered at the hands of Alistair Overeem in Strikeforce. For Werdum, the bout marked the beginning... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson, Fabricio Werdum discuss importance of success at UFC 143
It’s hard to blame fans or the media for putting such a huge portion of the spotlight on the headlining bout at UFC 143 between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit but it is far from the card’s only match-up with implications on a division’s contendership scene. Co-headliners Roy Nelson and Fabricio Werdum are both considered to be among the top heavyweights in MMA, each possessing a handful of impressive... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum: “I’m ready to strike the whole time if I need to.”
When Fabricio Werdum first entered MMA he was known purely as a grappler based on his well-documented success in BJJ. However, when he enters the Octagon on Saturday night at UFC 143 he’ll do so as a polished pugilist who is as comfortable knocking an opponent out as he is with submitting him. The evolution of Werdum’s game is a direct product of his relationship with Chute Boxe, now Kings MMA,... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum returns to the Octagon at UFC 143 to face Roy Nelson
Despite recent comments from Dana White pointing in the other direction it seems as if at least one more Strikeforce fighter is headed to the UFC, as Fabricio Werdum is set for his Octagon return at UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit against Roy Nelson. The event is set for February 4 and takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Werdum won three of his last four as a member of Strikeforce, including a stunning submission... [Read More...]
Wanderlei Silva offers glimpse of UFC 139 training in sparring session against Fabricio Werdum
Many great battles that the MMA public will never see go down in training camps and workout sessions. Fans imagine the wars waged behind closed doors they may have witnessed if they had access to some of the top gyms in the sport. Now a video has surfaced featuring two two competitors in fine form despite a significant difference in size, as Wanderlei Silva, while preparing for his fight with Cung... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum eyes December return to the ring
Coming off a disappointing loss to Alistair Overeem last June, Strikeforce heavyweight Fabricio Werdum (14-5-1) will likely be returning to action in December. Whether his next bout will take place in the Strikeforce cage or UFC Octagon however, remains unclear. The highly decorated grappler, who finished second in the 2011 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship, is bidding to rebound from a... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum eyeing UFC title-shot after Strikeforce Grand Prix
With wins in his last three fights and an opportunity on the horizon to run his streak over notable opposition to six in a row, in addition to the UFC’s recent acquisition of Strikeforce, heavyweight Fabricio Werdum’s return to the Octagon at some point in the future seems to be a given. The thought is not lost on Werdum who went 2-2 in the promotion before being bounced in October 2008 as he... [Read More...]
Five Ounces 2010 Year-End Awards: Surprises, Smackdowns, and Surging Starpower
The final week of 2010 has arrived, and though the year may not have delivered on the public’s long-standing dream of flying cars and laser-blasters it was certainly a period filled with memorable months from a Mixed Martial Arts viewpoint. We witnessed champions fall in dramatic fashion, rise from the ranks to become divisional kings, and in some cases emerge victorious by the skin of their teeth.... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Strikeforce rumored to be looking at heavyweight tournament in 2011, pair of PPVs
Fans of MMA’s legendary PRIDE promotion who are well-versed in the role tournaments played throughout the organization’s run in Japan are likely smiling today as it now appears Strikeforce may be taking a page from the PRIDE book by putting together a heavyweight Grand Prix next year with possible participants including Fedor Emelianenko, Fabricio Werdum, Alistair Overeem, and Josh Barnett, as... [Read More...]
Strikeforce heavyweight Fabricio Werdum ready for return
After traveling around the world and conducting seminars it seems Strikeforce contender Fabricio Werdum is ready for his return to the cage after being sidelined as the result of elbow surgery. However, just because the the Brazilian heavyweight is healthy does not mean he is planning on returning to Strikeforce just yet. Werdum has used his travels as a way to remain active while in recovery, as... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Dana White Discusses his Initial Meeting with Fedor Emelianenko (Versus.com) UFC and THQ Extend Partnership for “Undisputed” Title (MMAConvert.com) Martin Kampmann is Ready to Expose Jake Shields in the Ring (Heavy.com) Claude... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce – Fedor vs. Werdum” Previews and Predictions
This Saturday night might as well be Christmas morning for fans of Mixed Martial Arts, as pound-for-pound great Fedor Emelianenko is set to face off against notable Brazilian Fabricio Werdum and is supported by a cast of players who are also worth-watching for a number of reasons. Fans in attendance at Strikeforce‘s homebase, the HP Pavilion in San Jose, as well as those tuning in on Showtime,... [Read More...]
Andrei Arlovski vs. Fabricio Werdum possible for Strikeforce
In what comes as two separated bits of news, according to Strikeforce heavyweight Fabricio Werdum his next fight will most likely come in either February or March of next year against a somewhat unlikely opponent. While former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski has not been announced as having officially signed with the organization, with the recent signing sweepstakes by Strikeforce that has... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum vs. Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva set for “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” (UPDATED)
It’s looking as if a heavyweight showdown between fellow Brazilians Fabricio Werdum and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva is likely for “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” on November 7. At first Werdum revealed to Tatame.com that the fight had been agreed to, but then went on to express doubt in the match-up coming to fruition, explaining, “My manager called me asking if I agree... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum Crowned as ADCC 2009 Champion
Eight champions have been crowned in Barcelona, Spain as part of the latest edition of the Abu Dhabi Combat Club. ADCC is a submission tournament held every two years from various platforms ranging across the globe featuring the most dangerous ground fighters in the business. The event featured a variety of notable mixed martial artists, including Strikeforce heavyweight Fabricio Werdum who ended up... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum accuses Alistair Overeem of taking “gummy berry juice” to acquire “super powers”
It’s commonly known throughout the mixed martial arts community that the Strikeforce Heavyweight Championship has gone undefended for quite some time now. Just shy of two years to be exact. Now with the recent addition of men such as Fedor Emelianenko, Fabricio Werdum, Brett Rogers and others, the spotlight shining on current heavyweight Strikeforce title holder Alistair Overeem is shining brighter... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum vs. Mike Kyle confirmed for “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg”
After multiple reports of Fabricio Werdum being scratched from the upcoming Strikeforce card altogether, a heavyweight match-up pitting the highly rated Brazilian up against Amercican Kickboxing Academy’s Mike Kyle has recently been secured for the event. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently able to confirm the signing of the bout through Strikeforce Director of Communications Mike Afromowitz. Werdum... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum reveals strategy against Alistair Overeem: ‘Just wait for him to get tired’
Fabricio Werdum is currently preparing for the most important professional fight of his life. On August 15 the renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt will be facing off with Dutch wrecking ball Alistair Overeem for the Strikeforce Heavyweight Championship on the main card of “Strikeforce: Carano vs.Cyborg“. The two are far from strangers as they had previously faced off at “PRIDE:... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem vs. Fabricio Werdum for Strikeforce Heavyweight Championship
Alistair Overeem is set to make his first Strikeforce title defense as it has recently been announced that “The Demolition Man” will face off with Fabricio Werdum on August 15. The heavyweight championship match-up will take place on the main card of “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” which is slated to take place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. FiveOuncesOfPain.com... [Read More...]
Sokoudjou confirms matchup vs. Sobral for Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning”
Affliction Entertainment has added a light heavyweight bout between Renato “Babalu” Sobral and former UFC and PRIDE star Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou to its “Day of Reckoning” event set for Jan. 24. FiveOuncesOfPain.com spoke with Sokoudjou on Friday during the weigh-ins for the eighth season of The Ultimate Fighter, where he stated that he had signed the bout agreement to face... [Read More...]
