Former UFC Heavyweight Fabricio Werdum has signed with the Professional Fighters League and will participate in the 2021 PFL Heavyweight Division this spring.
The 43-year-old Werdum ends a 13-year stint with the UFC/Strikeforce. In his last 8 years, he had a 10-4 record in the UFC including winning the UFC Heavyweight Title against Cain Velasquez in June 2015.
The Ink has Dried!
Posted by PFL MMA on Monday, November 16, 2020Welcome to PFL, Fabricio Werdum
Werdum’s last fight earned him a Performance of the Night bonus when he submitted Alexander Gustafsson this past July.
The PFL intends to start its season this spring after taking a year off due to the pandemic.
Payout Perspective:
Despite his age, Werdum is still a viable fighter that can lend some name value as a former UFC champ to the PFL. While his best days are past him, the signing is a good one for a company that will seek to draw some publicity after taking this year off.
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