UFC on Monday has revealed that former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum was rehired once again to comment on fights alongside Spanish television.
“Yes, I’m happy about this because I love this job. It’s not just about money. For money too, but it’s my job. I like this job.” Werdum said.
“The first time I go to the TV for commentary I did not like it because I have a fight coming up and I didn’t want to do that, but now I love this job.
“I love TV because it’s in Spanish, for all Latin America, for USA in FOX Desportes, and I’m fluent in Spanish, I’m very comfort that. I love this.” Werdum added.
In 2016, Werdum was sacked from his job after posting an anti-Reebok post on his social media account, but says he’s a “company gut’ and claims everything is positive now after his meeting with UFC president Dana White on last week.
“Sometimes you get into trouble with your wife, with your friend, that’s normal life. And sometimes you get confused at work too. But it is not very important the little confusions. It’s from the past.” Werdum said.
Werdum is hoping to return to Saturday’s UFC 221, which is taking place in Perth and features Luke Rockhold against Yoel Romero for the interim middleweight championship, and sees his work as a commentator for his retirement as a fighter.
“Maybe I stop fighting in four years, three years, I have a good job now. Not job just for money, but I love this job. It’s much better.” Werdum said.
Fabricio Werdum and Alexander Volkov will fight on March 17 at O2 Arena, in London. (Source:www.mmahits.com)
Werdum will get back into Octagon in March 17, as he faces Alexander Volkov in the main event at UFC Night at O2 Arena, in London.
The 40-year-old took the heavyweight title by putting Cain Velasquez in UFC 188. But the he failed to defend his belt against Stipe Miocic who will beat him by KO a year later.
He will play against UFC 203 by beating Travis Browne by decision, then lose again against Alistair Overeem in UFC 213. Since this defeat, Werdum is on two wins, against Walt Harris and Marcin Tybura.
