Fabricio Werdum Refuses to Renew UFC Contract

[ReadWrite]

“There’s no possibility (of renewing my UFC contract). All those years with the UFC have been good. We had a good relationship. We disagreed sometimes, but those things happen in a normal relationship,” Fabricio Werdum said to AG Fight (via google translate).

“I’m thankful to the UFC for all these years. It’s practically where I made my career. I’ve always wanted to join the UFC and they gave me that opportunity twice. I was fired and asked to come back because I kept bothering them about it. But the cycle is over.

“Now I want to move on with my career. I want to do it my way. Maybe I’ll fight for a different company; I’ve fought for many of them; I want to have choices.

“This trajectory that I had in the UFC was very cool. It was a very good and happy moment. Twice champion. I beat Mark Hunt; then I beat Cain Velasquez. I don’t only count the victories (of course I don’t like to lose), but the defeats also made me grow a lot.

“This part as a commentator too, eight years ago as a commentator in Spanish. It was all part of my career. We had fights, arguments; we didn’t agree on some things; I was fired (laughs). But this has passed.”

 

[13 others]

To me this sounds like the flame is gone and I suspect a lot of money will be coming in on Gus. Either way, he had a great career and held the belt. Good on him.

 

[d0g]

He's 42. He's too old. It's dangerous for him to continue fighting UFC calibre fighters.

 

[austinblair]

He still had more fire than Gus had IMO we will see. Don’t overlook old fabricio

 

[SammyG420]

Basically he wants to do what Vitor is doing now. Go to an orginization that doesn't test for peds

 

[Siauliai]

I hope werdum leaves ufc with a win. Dude has one of the best resume in hw history plus he is the best troll in MMA

 

[ovbious]

Basically he wants to do what Vitor is doing now. Go to an orginization that doesn't test for peds

yeah, I'll be better for his health

 

[Juicy Jon]

Werdum is a MMA legend 100% and should be in the UFC HOF also imo, UFC HW champion, finished Cain, Hunt, Big Nog. Then a win over Roy Nelson and two wins over Travis Browne, Walt Harris. It's a very good resume

 

[jakeharris74]

Basically he wants to do what Vitor is doing now. Go to an orginization that doesn't test for peds

From past interviews how he's talked about them, yeah I agree. He's 42, the only thing that's going to give him that youthful spark again and keep up is PEDs.

Possibly for the betterment of his health as well. If he just wants to do TRT, his quality of life will likely improve and he knows it. Worth it if the paychecks are a little less.

 

[Post 2 Decision]

He'll head to Bellator and get back on the PEDs obviously

 

[Andreh]

Respect.

 

[kflo]

From past interviews how he's talked about them, yeah I agree. He's 42, the only thing that's going to give him that youthful spark again and keep up is PEDs.

Possibly for the betterment of his health as well. If he just wants to do TRT, his quality of life will likely improve and he knows it. Worth it if the paychecks are a little less.

most 42 year-olds don't need trt.

 

[Octupus Samurai]

He is scared of Tony!

 

[Jerry48044]

He's getting KO'ed by Gus. Werdum looks like he has lost the urge to fight

 

[Reach4theSky]

Farewell Werdum, thanks for the laughs..

 

[Chael_Sonnen]

I think he is the 3rd HW GOAT behind Stipe and Overeem.

 

[Garnet_StrongerThanYou]

If he fights elsewhere he can use PEDs and fight less guys that are going to smash his face in.

less concussions, less CTE, more money.

Why fight Ngannou?

 

[Kdup]

Farewell Werdum, thanks for the laughs..

Shit I’m out likes. Wish I would have saved one for Wardoom! I remember the first time I saw the face thing I was like wtf is wrong with this guy. But he’s just a funny troll.

 

[kflo]

If he fights elsewhere he can use PEDs and fight less guys that are going to smash his face in.

less concussions, less CTE, more money.

Why fight Ngannou?

the guys elsewhere can use PEDs too........

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Makes sense to leave at this time. His run to the title was great, but he's well past his prime and doesn't need to be a punching bag for prospects.

Is Gus the last fight on his contract then?