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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 3
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion reportedly retires from MMA at 47

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion reportedly retires from MMA at 47

Once the baddest man on the planet, Fabricio Werdum has reportedly decided to call it a career after 25 years. Brazil’s Werdum had the perfect run to the UFC heavyweight title in 2015, winning five-straight fights and the interim championship before tapping out undisputed champ Cain Velasquez in Mexico City.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 3
Fabricio Werdum calls off comeback due to ‘lack of motivation’ after withdrawal of UFC legend opponent

Fabricio Werdum calls off comeback due to ‘lack of motivation’ after withdrawal of UFC legend opponent

The Global Fight League has lost another marquee name after a former UFC champion declared his withdrawal. GFL has now announced their initial run of events with the first and second cards set to take place at the Shrine in Los Angeles on May 24 and 25.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 2
Ex-UFC champ Fabricio Werdum calls off MMA return; Brain health isn’t the reason

Ex-UFC champ Fabricio Werdum calls off MMA return; Brain health isn’t the reason

Some MMA comebacks aren't meant to happen. Despite this, athletes of all ages insist on returning to the cage, whether for money or to chase an old high.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 15
GFL Announces Fabricio Werdum – Frank Mir

GFL Announces Fabricio Werdum – Frank Mir

The GFL concluded it’s first round of fight announcements yesterday with a matchup between two former UFC heavyweight champions. After announcing Luke Rockhold – Chris Weidman 2, Shogun Rua – Yoel Romero, and Douglas Lima – Uriah Hall, the promotion announced a heavyweight matchup between Fabricio Werdum (24-9-1, 1 NC) and Frank Mir (19-13).

MMA News / Yardbarker / June 5, 2020
Alexander Gustafsson unretires, will face Fabricio Werdum at heavyweight on Fight Island

Alexander Gustafsson unretires, will face Fabricio Werdum at heavyweight on Fight Island

Gustafsson retired from mixed martial arts with an 18-6 professional record in June 2019 after he suffered a submission loss to Anthony Smith.

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The 'UFC Heavyweight Champions' quiz

The 'UFC Heavyweight Champions' quiz

Since the UFC Superfight Championship was unified with the UFC Tournament Championship in 1997, there have been 21 UFC Heavyweight Champions (with five repeats). How many can you name?Clue given is the date the championship was won. Note: This is does not include holders of interim titles.

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