Issue 169
August 2018
As another legend of the sport contemplates his future after a recent knockout loss, we look at some of the stats that have shaped the Brazilian's legacy in MMA, Fabricio Werdum, to date.
100%
The belief that long-time coach and friend Rafael Cordeiro has in his student, no matter what!
3
Werdum completed a remarkable treble at UFC 188. He lays claim to submitting Cain Velasquez, Fedor Emelianenko and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, who were all regarded as all-time greats of the heavyweight division.
1
Number of punches thrown in four minutes prior to beating Roman Zentsov in Pride Final Conflict in 2005.
65
Seconds taken to beat Walt Harris at UFC 216, his quickest career win.
5-9
Werdum became the fifth of nine UFC Interim Champions to go on to hold the full championship belt.
32
Despite being known originally as a submission expert, Werdum has outstruck his opponents in every professional fight by 32%.
11
Total number of professional career wins via submission.
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