Fabricio Werdum is "done. You'll never see him in the UFC again" - Ali

[Cooliox]

If I was Werdum's manager, I would have said this:

"Fabricio Werdum has overcome many obstacles in his career: From being let go from the UFC, to being the huge underdog against Fedor and breaking the most lucrative streak in MMA history, to being back in the UFC and yet again the underdog, against Cain Velasquez and beating Cain in his own home town... All while being entertaining and always making sure to be respectful when it counts. However, this is a young man's sport and at 40, it is impossible for Werdum to compete under the conditions of USADA where even basic over-the-counter supplements will get you in trouble.

That being said, Fabricio Werdum still believes he has a bit more to give to the game, and he is eager to take his talent and experience to an organization where he will be able to entertain the fans while making an income from fighting for a few more years, before he retires as a Legend and Hall of Famer of MMA.

As someone who has fought in Pride from the old school days, up to the UFC in the WME era, Fabricio Werdum has nothing left to prove at this age. We would however like to take this opportunity to thank the UFC for the great opportunities that Werdum has received, including winning the prestigious UFC HeavyWeight Championship.

Stay tuned and please support Fabricio Werdum in the final chapter of his career.

Thank you,
- An actual competent Manager"

 

[Adnan Adil]

It is sad to understand this. Despite of his age, there were still few fights in he would look good.

 

[GSP_37]

He didn't save and invest wisely for a rainy USADA day?

 

[POWER2]

“Fabricio Werdum’s next fight is probably going to be in Russia. USADA needs to do what they need to do. Fabricio has a family, he has children, he has kids — he’s gotta do what he’s gotta do, because USADA, that’s a broken system. At the end of the day, I know the UFC is with USADA, but I believe USADA is now hurting the UFC. They’re not helping.”

“I think Fabricio’s done. You’ll never see him in the UFC again. … They need to do what they need to do, but at the end of the day, Fabricio has to do whatever he needs to do for his family. I know Dana’s tough, but these guys have hearts. They understand this is his only source of income. Now Fabricio’s 41. After his suspension ends and he comes back, he’ll be 43. What is he going to do? If they open a senior league, we’ll wait. But Fabricio Werdum did not cheat, you understand? How stupid are you to cheat at 41 years old?"

https://www.mmamania.com/2019/1/2/1...cio-werdum-done-youll-never-see-him-ufc-again

Dude has a legit claim to HW GOAT imo.
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Cheating in his 40s is actually believable.

Last year, former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum was flagged by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for a banned substance.
After traces of trenbolone were found in the Brazilian’s system, he was handed a two-year suspension. He will not be eligible to return to Octagon competition until May of 2020.

 

[moreorless87]

Guy has made millions if he invested right he would only need to fight because he wants to.

To be fair I wouldn't trust a "he needs to fight for his family" comment from a manager as a sign Werdum is hard up.

 

[savemgs]

...based on...?

I would like to know what I do not agree of this but I do think it is a legitimate claim. He defeated Fedor Emelianenko when he was on his epic winning streak and he also took the UFC Championship from Cain Velasquez although I do not believe this is enough he was very inconsistent don't get me wrong he's one of the best to ever do it at heavyweight but he's not the best.

And to be honest I don't think anything that happened with the US anti-doping association has any value anymore after Jon Jones. So most people don't hold that against him. I don't anymore.

 

[FloydMayweatherMMA]

...based on...?

Throwing that boomerang at Colby.

 

[savemgs]

PRIDE did it right.

Test only for performance deenhancing drugs? That's basically what they did.

 

[Mixfight]

Fedor vs Werdum run back in Russia would be lit af.

 

[savemgs]

Then fabricio should not have cheated by administering Trenbolone Acetate, as per his failed drug test.

Too bad he didn't accidentally take it like Jon Jones.

 

[Dark Individual]

I'm listening to Novitsky on Rogan's podcast right now and this whole thing just sounds fucking ridiculous.
If you can find all of these banned substances in over the counter shit like creatine and natural diuretics that you can buy at Wal-mart, then what is the point?

A 2 year ban can completely derail or end a career in the fight game.
I have a hard time believing that Werdum intentionally took roids, and guys like Machida? And isn't Rothwell still out for some substance?
Mir...Barnett...careers KO'd left and right.
USADA is ruining the sport.
I'm for drug testing, but fuck, there has to be a smarter system than this.

Completely agree. The supplement excuse seems like an old trick from the book of cheaters but it is actually a thing. And fuck USADA.

 

[estranged]

Not sure if they’ll let him out of his contract

 

[Haj01]

Yewsadaaaa yewsadaaaaaaa

 

[FrodoFraggins]

I haven't heard of anyone breaking/ignoring a UFC contract to fight in another country. This will be interesting to see play out. they can kiss PPV or even airing at all in America and possibly other countries as well unless Dana releases him.

The fact that his manager is saying this means they aren't likely to get released. As I assume they went that route first.

 

[Mentallooser]

The message he is trying to get across is "Jon Jones got off even tho he cheated,you best believe we want open doors to that kind of power,because I manage a bunch of your guys."

Right I get it, but his ultimate argument was the worst one he could make.

 

[ZOD66]

“Fabricio Werdum’s next fight is probably going to be in Russia. USADA needs to do what they need to do. Fabricio has a family, he has children, he has kids — he’s gotta do what he’s gotta do, because USADA, that’s a broken system. At the end of the day, I know the UFC is with USADA, but I believe USADA is now hurting the UFC. They’re not helping.”

“I think Fabricio’s done. You’ll never see him in the UFC again. … They need to do what they need to do, but at the end of the day, Fabricio has to do whatever he needs to do for his family. I know Dana’s tough, but these guys have hearts. They understand this is his only source of income. Now Fabricio’s 41. After his suspension ends and he comes back, he’ll be 43. What is he going to do? If they open a senior league, we’ll wait. But Fabricio Werdum did not cheat, you understand? How stupid are you to cheat at 41 years old?"

https://www.mmamania.com/2019/1/2/1...cio-werdum-done-youll-never-see-him-ufc-again

Dude has a legit claim to HW GOAT imo.
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USADA destroyed Brazilians but a lot of them was on steroids

 

[MusterX]

Ali talks shit about jon jones, but defends werdum. lol

I know its his job. But its still funny either way.

Anyway.... WTF does this actually mean? Is he saying fabricio will fight soon somewhere else and break contract with the UFC?

I mean... i dont think they are just going to release him. They didnt with others in the same situation.

The UFC will generally seek an injunction of whatever its called to prevent a fighter from fighting in another org. If Werdum is under contract it would be difficult for him to fight in anything other than the most small and obscure org.

 

[under_t]

https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/1/...-nurmagomedov-kamaru-usman-frankie-edgar-more

I think Fabricio will be fighting in Russia (next), to be honest with you. I need the UFC’s blessing for this. I want their blessing.

Ali says Werdum will fight in Russia.

 

[rjmbrd]

The UFC will generally seek an injunction of whatever its called to prevent a fighter from fighting in another org. If Werdum is under contract it would be difficult for him to fight in anything other than the most small and obscure org.

Ali is discussing Werdum fighting in Russia. There won't be any US injunctions that matter in Russia.

However, Werdum lives in America and has assets here. The UFC could go after Werdum for breach and try to attach those assets. So long as Werdum has that threat looming, I don't see him going rogue.

He'll ask for a release from the UFC, and hope he gets it earlier than his two year suspension date.

 

[gono btw]

USADA destroyed Brazilians but a lot of them was on steroids

http://forums.sherdog.com/threads/deconstructing-mma-myths-part-10-b4-after-usada.3826221/