Fabricio Werdum UFC star will come to Colombia - ElEspectador.com

One of the most important in the division of the full of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Fabricio Werdum, arriving in Colombia in order to encourage the practice of the Mixed martial arts sport of growing worldwide fighters.

Werdum will remain in the city of Bogota from 18 to September 21 to take part in various events in which displayed the talent that has made it one of the figures of UFC, where expected to sign up to a fight for the title.

Fabricio, who began his career at age 20, was Pan American, European and world champion , Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu discipline that has become one of the best exponents of the floor in UFCgame.  Also has a Brown belt in Judo and black belt in Muaythai.

One of his most significant achievements was overcome in 2010 to the Russian Fedor Emelianenko, considered a legend of the sport and which then dragged a undefeated in nine years.

"Colombia is one of the dreams that I'm complying now." I have many Colombian fans and will be an honor to share a few days with them, since they are always outstanding in my career. "Colombia has been vital in the development of the sport," he thought Werdum, who also stands out as one of the analysts in UFC Spanish.

Werdum will reach Colombia along with Jaime Pollack, Vice President of international development and General Manager for UFC Latin America. Together they will seek to give greater impetus in the knowledge of the sport that promotes the organization.

Due to the rapid growth and interest by the Mixed martial arts, UFC fans became "accessible to all Latin America" from the year 2011 thanks to a historic agreement for seven years with the sports network FOX Sports.

It should be noted that about 350 high performance of UFC athletes come from more than 25 countries around the world. Those who compete in seven weight categories, ranging from weight fly fishing (125 pounds) up to heavyweight (206-265 lbs.).

UFC athletes are world class athletes that are able to mix unique combination of athletic talent, skills in martial arts, fitness, courage, determination and sportsmanship.

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World renowned for their captive events full of action have been exhausted entries in the sands and largest stadiums around the world, UFC is the leading organization of the mixed martial arts around the world.

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