Brandon Vera vs Fabricio Werdum

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At a glance

1Key stats ledof 7 compared6
8-7, 1 NCUFC record12-6
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
866ELO rating: Werdum leads1,087
0Win streak: Werdum leads1
LDWLLLast 5 (old → new)WWLLW
62.5%Finish rate: Werdum leads66.7%
78"Reach: Vera leads77"
6' 3"Height: Werdum leads6' 4"
49 yrsAge49 yrs
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
31.4Sig. strikes / fight: Werdum leads49.4
0.5Takedowns / fight: Werdum leads0.9

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking. Rates are per UFC bout with round-by-round stats.

They have met once

0Werdum leads the series1
  1. Werdum wonKO/TKO · R1UFC 85: Bedlam · Jun 7, 2008

Who wins? fan vote

How they win share of UFC wins

VeraKODEC
WerdumKOSUBDEC
4 (50.0%)KO/TKO: Level4 (33.3%)
1 (12.5%)Submission: Werdum leads4 (33.3%)
3 (37.5%)Decision: Werdum leads4 (33.3%)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

503Sig. strikes landed: Werdum leads890
55.8%Strike accuracy: Werdum leads56.4%
7Knockdowns: Vera leads4
182Head strikes: Werdum leads568
141Body strikes: Werdum leads169
180Leg strikes: Vera leads153

Grappling career totals

8Takedowns landed: Werdum leads16
53.3%Takedown accuracy: Vera leads28.6%
26:40Control time: Werdum leads36:04
2Sub. attempts: Werdum leads6
0Reversals: Werdum leads3

Career UFC bouts

16Fights: Werdum leads18
8Wins: Werdum leads12
7Losses: Werdum leads6
1No contests0
5Finishes: Werdum leads8
50.0%Win rate: Werdum leads66.7%
0Title wins: Werdum leads1
0Title fights: Werdum leads2
4Best win streak: Werdum leads6
1,117Peak ELO: Werdum leads1,222
193Days / fight: Vera leads228
230 lbs.Weight231 lbs.

Fan ratings out of 10 · 0 / 1 ratings

—Overall5.0
—Striking5.0
—Grappling5.0
—Wrestling5.0
—Cardio5.0
—Chin5.0
—Power5.0
—Excitement5.0

Brandon Vera vs Fabricio Werdum: Matchup Breakdown

Brandon Vera is 8-7 (1 NC) in the Light Heavyweight division with a 50.0% win rate. Fabricio Werdum is 12-6 at Heavyweight, winning 66.7% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Fabricio Werdum leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 85: Bedlam on Jun 7, 2008, won by Fabricio Werdum by KO/TKO in round 1.

Fabricio Werdum holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,087 to 866. Career peaks are 1,117 for Brandon Vera and 1,222 for Fabricio Werdum. Brandon Vera has 4 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 8 victories, a 62.5% finish rate. Fabricio Werdum has 4 KO/TKO and 4 submission wins, finishing 66.7% of the time.

Brandon Vera stands 6' 3" with a reach of 78" and fights orthodox. Fabricio Werdum is 6' 4" with a reach of 77", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Brandon Vera. Brandon Vera is 49, Fabricio Werdum is 49.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Brandon Vera has landed 503 significant strikes at 55.8% accuracy with 8 takedowns and 26:40 of control time. Fabricio Werdum has landed 890 at 56.4% with 16 takedowns and 36:04 of control.

Brandon Vera has 0 title fights (0 won) against 2 (1 won) for Fabricio Werdum. They have no opponents in common.

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Have Brandon Vera and Fabricio Werdum fought before?

Yes. Brandon Vera and Fabricio Werdum have fought once in the UFC. Fabricio Werdum won by KO/TKO at UFC 85: Bedlam on June 7, 2008.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Brandon Vera or Fabricio Werdum?

Fabricio Werdum has more UFC wins: 12 to 8. Brandon Vera's UFC record is 8-7 (1 NC); Fabricio Werdum's is 12-6.

KO/TKO wins: Brandon Vera 4, Fabricio Werdum 4. Submission wins: Brandon Vera 1, Fabricio Werdum 4.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Brandon Vera or Fabricio Werdum?

Fabricio Werdum is taller at 6'4", to Brandon Vera's 6'3" (1 inch). Brandon Vera has the longer reach: 78 inches to 77.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.