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Fabricio Werdum reveals why he chose to sign with PFL, discusses place among all-time best heavyweights

Fabricio Werdum had a lot of options for his new fighting home after finishing his recent contract with the UFC.

The former heavyweight champion talked about possibly going to Bellator for a rematch with Fedor Emelianenko, who he defeated in 2010. Werdum also mentioned interest in adding another heavyweight title to his resume by traveling to Asia for a a second fight against ONE champion Brandon Vera, who he finished with strikes back in 2008.

In the end, Werdum didn’t take either of those options and instead inked a deal to join the roster at the PFL where he will compete in the upcoming 2021 season.