Fabrício Werdum to announce shock retirement?

former UFC Champion created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Werdum fans. Speculation had been rife that former UFC Champion will announce his retirement from sports, at age 48, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 15/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an athlete isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an athlete just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouFabrício

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouFabrício was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouFabrício.”
— @DesireePlum, 14 Jan 2026

“I thought Fabrício Werdum retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 14 Jan 2026

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