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Werdum won’t be taking part in the
Global Fight League after all.
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Initially scheduled to face Frank Mir in a
heavyweight bout under the GFL banner, Werdum revealed Tuesday on
the Mundo da Luta podcast that he will no longer be fighting for
the fledgling organization.
“Frank
Mir was a fight that motivated me to return. After he
announced his withdrawal, I also lost my motivation,” Werdum
said upon returning to Florianópolis and his normal routine.
“The atmosphere in Andre Dida’s academy in Curitiba is unbelivable.
It was such a great experience to return do training routine with
master Rafael, Wanderlei, Dida, Brunno Hulk and Blindado, but I
have to feel the same motivation to return and that was not the
case when Mir (was not an option).”
Werdum last appeared at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 5, where he lost a
split decision to former UFC opponent Junior dos
Santos. The GFL on Monday
officially announced the full lineups for its first two cards
on May 24 and 25.