A biography for Fabricio Werdumhasn’t been written yet.
“Sometimes you have a fight with your wife, I have a fight with your friend, is normal life. And sometimes you have a fight in your job, too. But it's not very important, little fights.”
“I moved to the United States for two reasons: to train with the best coach in the world, Rafael Cordeiro, and be able to train and live with my family, something that I couldn't do back in Brazil. It was the best decision I ever made in my life and career.”
“I joke a lot and I don't think the UFC understands my joking.”
“I considered accepting Fedor Emelianenko's offer and rematch him in Russia. I wanted an extra million dollars to do it, but they declined.”
“All the time I have a small injury or a bigger injury.”
“The first time I go to the TV for commentary I no like it because I have a fight coming up and I didn't wanna do that, but now I love this.”
“If you're the man, you don't have to show it to other people.”
“I worked as bricklayer, operating forklifts, building scenes for TV shows. I did everything. When I worked at the TV, I told them I would come back one day to give interviews, and they laughed at me.”
“I always fought the best. My record shows that.”
“I talked about a rematch with Velasquez in respect. He was a great champion and did a lot for the sport, so I was being respectful.”
“Ray Sefo is a former K-1 guy that I've always respected. He knows how to take care of athletes.”
“I like television a lot, I'm not an embarrassed guy when a camera appears, I'm very natural and I really like it.”
“I'll fight anybody. Fedor or anyone.”
“I want to beat the best in the world.”
“I care about where I'm fighting, not who I'm fighting.”
“I've done a lot for the sport. Those wins over Fedor, 'Minotauro' and Velasquez will forever be in the history of the sport.”
“I always look at the bright side.”
“My training is very important.”