Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight Fabricio Werdum has accomplished a lot in the sport of mixed martial arts and while he still has another run at the championship in him, he knows he doesn’t have much time left in the sport.
Werdum recently sat down with Combate [via. Bloody Elbow] and revealed that he has opened a stand-up comedy bar in Brazil. The former world champion has teamed up with Luiz Franca to open his own business for life after the octagon. Werdum broke it down:
“I have other investments, because I’m already 39 and even though I want to keep fighting for a long time, I’m thinking about the future, as a long term investment. And it’s not only about that, but I also want to do something I like. I have always been like this. I like doing this and I’m lucky I’m able to make a living out of it. Not many people are lucky to work with something they like.”
“That’s why this new chapter of my life is something I wanted bad. I always liked comedy. People who know me know I’m always joking around. I’m no comedian, but I know them all. I have a good relationship with Brazilian comics such as Tom Cavalcanti, Leandro Hassum and Luiz Franca, who is my partner in this. I’m very grateful to be able to do two things I really enjoy.”
