Fabricio Werdum, former UFC heavyweight Champion joins the PFL

Fabricio Werdum, former UFC heavyweight Champion joins the PFL
Fabricio Werdum joins the PFL

The Professional Fighters League, on Monday, announced that they have signed the “Fabricio Werdum” to their heavyweight division.  The former UFC champion will be competing in the upcoming events in 2021.

During his 2 UFC runs, Werdum had a record of 12-6. During his 2nd stint in the UFC, he was able to capture the Heavyweight belt against “Cain Velasquez” at UFC 188 in June 2015 via third-round submission. His last fight in the UFC was against  “Alexander Gustafsson” whom he bested in the first round and won the fight with a submission.

He has defeated many big names in the organisation like “Roy Nelson”, “Mark Hunt”, “Alistair Overeem” and more. However, without a second thought, I am sure that everyone can agree that Werdum is most known for snapping the unbelievable win streak of 25 straight wins of the legendary “Fedor Emelianenko”

PFL CEO Peter Murray welcomes Werdum

The 43-year-old Fabricio Werdum will be competing in the league’s regular-season and, if he qualifies, for the playoff tournament. It is yet to be disclosed when Werdum’s debut will happen but it is expected to be in April. The 2021 season is going to begin on April 23, The events to follow on will be held on April 29, May 6, June 10, June 17, and June 25.

PFL CEO Peter Murray had this to say about Werdum in a press release “I am excited to announce Fabricio Werdum, the Tom Brady of MMA, has signed with the Professional Fighters League. Fabricio is one of the greatest heavyweights of all time and knows when he steps into the PFL cage this coming season, it is more than a fight.

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“The PFL sports season format provides an opportunity to control his destiny, like all PFL fighters, with a transparent shot to earn another major global title and the PFL million-dollar champions belt.”

What do you think about Werdum joining the PFL in his 40s? Are you excited to see the heavyweight make his return?

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