Fabricio Werdum Is Happy Get the Main Event for UFC in London

MMAjunkie recently spoke to former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum ahead of his fight with Alexander Volkov at UFC Fight Night 127 set for later this weekend. Below are some highlights.

Werdum on fighting in the main event in London: “I liked when I saw on social media that guys were happy. I lived in Europe for 10 years. I taught a lot of seminars in different countries, and I was very happy and excited when I saw guys (had) sent me a message (saying) ‘Werdum, we are very happy for you because you’re fighting here in the main event.’”

His thoughts on Volkov: “I know he’s a very nice guy. I’ve had good training with him. I’ve helped him, and he’s helped me, but I never comment about the training. You never say bad things about your friends, and this is the same thing. I know it’s a tough fight, but it’s a very important fight for me, for the next step. My focus is on Volkov, but my big goal is (to get) the belt again.”

Werdum on not having any problems with Volkov: “It’s a good vibe, man. There’s no problem (between us). I don’t want to promote the fight and say bad things and trash talk about him. Everybody wants to see the fight – the arena is sold out, I know. Why say bad things about this guy? The guys want to see the fight, so inside the octagon is where everything will happen.”

Fabricio Werdum on his strategy: “I have a good strategy. Rafael (Cordeiro) and (Renato) ‘Babalu’ (Sobral), my team, my brothers, have made a good strategy for this fight. I’m feeling a good submission, maybe. I want to submit him, but I can fight standup, too. I’m excited to fight, but never scared. I want (to put on) a good fight (and) a good show for the fans.”