UFC 143: Fabricio Werdum Says Beating Fedor Was Biggest Accomplishment Of Career
by Matthew Roth on Feb 3, 2012 2:50 PM EST
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In 2008, Fabricio Werdum was unceremoniously released from the UFC following a shocking TKO upset loss to then debuting heavyweight Junior Dos Santos. Heading into that fight there was talks that Werdum was not only close to a title shot but was also attempting to get more money from the UFC as well. Fans were stunned when it was reported that Werdum was released after a 2-2 run in the promotion. Adding to the confusion, Werdum initially denied that he was released from the promotion as he was not contacted directly from UFC brass.
At UFC 143 on Saturday, February 4th, Fabricio Werdum will make his long awaited return to the octagon. Matthew Roth of Bloody Elbow had a chance to catch up with the former ADCC champion to get his thoughts on the fight with Roy Nelson as well as the incredible win over Fedor Emelianenko in Strikeforce.
Regarding his return, he said "It feels good. I am very happy because this is my goal. I have campaigned on twitter. I have campaigned on Facebook. I put it on my mind that I wanted to return to the UFC." He added, "I didn't like my last fight in the UFC. It was the first knockout of my life -- of my career. But things have changed now. I'm more professional now. I'm training everyday. This time my body and my mind are good."
Werdum also spoke about his win over Fedor Emelianenko and how it compares to his wins at the ADCC in both 2007 and 2009. He stated "the only thing that could compare to my feeling I had when I beat Fedor is the day that my daughter was born. There is no other competition that could compare to that victory. The victory over Fedor is very special to me."
Fabricio Werdum faces Roy Nelson in the co-main event of the evening. UFC President Dana White was unable to commit to the winner of this fight being in line for a title shot but with the state of the heavyweight division, it is likely that the victor will be on the fast track.
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I came here to chew bubble gum and kick ass.....and I'm all out of bubble gum!!!
by TillaDaDrilla on Feb 3, 2012 2:59 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions 12 recs
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Posting is a privilege and not a right. Don’t be an asshole if you don’t have anything to contribute. This is your only warning.
by Matthew Roth on Feb 3, 2012 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
seriously?
My comment meant that it was just an obvious statement from him, of course it’s his biggest win who else would be. Maybe you shouldn’t be so sensitive, and calling someone an asshole doesn’t scream professionalism dickhead, get a clue
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by TillaDaDrilla on Feb 3, 2012 3:05 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
you took that a bit to heart there! are you having a bad day wee man?
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Wow.
Can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m hereby done with Bloody Elbow. This site is a shadow of its former self, it’s apparently run by old ladies who tolerate no disagreement and can handle absolutely no criticism (even if it’s tame as shit), and Randy Couture’s a closet homosexual. I dunno, what other rules can i violate in order to get banned in solidarity?
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by chasethegoose on Feb 4, 2012 4:28 AM EST up reply actions
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by merryprankster on Feb 3, 2012 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
In other news overreaction has become the Internet word of the day. Thanks to Webster for the update
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by Luke Thomas on Jan 5, 2012 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
Hey the website messed with my post Darn pumpernickle. Curse you internet Gremlins.
I've got something to say; it better to burn out than to fade away!!!
I'm still waiting for my CM Punk WWE Ice Cream Bar.
Go Chargers (oh yeah I said that)
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It would lead me to believe that @bisping must have pissed off @danawhite something fierce. RT @drjamezkelske: @danhendo just out of curiosity, if the #ufc comes to you and asks you to fight Bisping again how do you respond?" -Dan Henderson
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by Luke Thomas on Jan 5, 2012 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
who do you think you are? acting like Rampage here
the guy did nothing wrong. posting is privilege. what are you a BE preacher??? get a clue.
I didn’t cuss. so if you ban me for this, you know who you are. TillaDaDrilla said it.
by Nodir Shermatov on Feb 3, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
really?
if your article is blatantly obvious, others are going to tell you so. welcome to the internet, why dont you stay a while?
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by justsomehawkeyefan on Feb 3, 2012 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
cause unlike you
I got tons of stuff to do in real life, you internet philosopher.
by Nodir Shermatov on Feb 3, 2012 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
apparently not, since your on right now during what most consider work hours in the USA.
and what do you care anyway? its not like i was even posting to anything you said. and i wasnt attacking anyone anyway so i have no idea why you would want to post anything to me except to instigate a fight.
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by justsomehawkeyefan on Feb 3, 2012 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
sorry my bad. it's 6:45 am in Japan
and I’m writing my reports that I gotta submit on monday. I just got overly angry at these dude banning people, threatening and preaching. maybe too much coffee. anyways, I hope peace.
by Nodir Shermatov on Feb 3, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
Yup, and the best way to get it is with a knife.
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by Sugel Mendoza on Feb 3, 2012 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
Now I understand what everyone at mania is talking about.
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I would say that's a no-brainer.
Obviously his ADCC titles are special to him, but that’s his game. He’s clearly one of the best BJJ guys in the world. The same can’t be said for him in MMA (where he’s good but not great, & not as well-rounded). Plus, it was a monumental victory over someone with a huge name who was riding a ridiculous win streak. In the Fedor fight, he beat the biggest name he’d faced in what has to be the more difficult sport for him.
by The Hamburger Pimp on Feb 3, 2012 3:01 PM EST via mobile reply actions
hopefully he isn't content though
Beating Fedor was obviously a huge accomplishment but then he followed that up with whatever the Reem fight was.
He could easily be seeing Reem again by the end of the year.
"Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be." - Kahlil Gibran
maybe..i think he would have to fight once more before that
carwin..mir..cain will be next for him if he wins i bet
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by gxc on Feb 3, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
agreed
if he happens to finish early or take minimal damage a Mir fight in early summer/late spring would be awesome.
Carwin and Cain should fight when they’re healthy and maybe take on the Barnett/Cormier winner…whenever those two fight.
"Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be." - Kahlil Gibran
by merryprankster on Feb 3, 2012 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
i also agree
man joe silva has such a mint job haha
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by gxc on Feb 3, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
I would think that after their last fight was such a stinker nobody would be pushing for Overeem/Werdum 3
by MS_Dos_Santos on Feb 3, 2012 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
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