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UFC London: Fabricio Werdum swings chair at Alexander Volkov during heavyweight weigh-in

The former world champ looked in good spirits ahead of his heavyweight clash against his Russian opponent at the O2 Arena

FABRICIO WERDUM entertained fans at the UFC London weigh-in as he jokingly swung a chair at Alexander Volkov.

The former world champ looked in good spirits ahead of his heavyweight clash against his Russian opponent at the O2 Arena.

 Fabricio Werdum swung a chair at his opponent during the weigh-in of their UFC London fight
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Fabricio Werdum swung a chair at his opponent during the weigh-in of their UFC London fightCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Fabricio Werdum looked like he was going to attack Alexander Volkov with a chair
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Fabricio Werdum looked like he was going to attack Alexander Volkov with a chairCredit: Getty - Contributor

The Brazilian picks up the foldaway chair and lunges towards his former training partner in what looks to be a WWE-style attack.

As Volkov takes a stance ready for a fight, Werdum stops and opens up the chair in front of him.

He then stands on it for the face-to-face against Volkov, who usually towers over him.

Werdum then confirms it was all a laugh as he turns to the cameras and gives them a cheeky smile.

 Werdum actually opened the chair up and used it to stand on in front of Alexander Volkov
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Werdum actually opened the chair up and used it to stand on in front of Alexander VolkovCredit: Getty - Contributor

The pair are still on friendly terms but it is sure to get more serious once they both enter the octagon tonight.

Volkov has won five straight fights which has helped him get a shot at Werdum.


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But Werdum is desperate for a win in order to gain a shot at Stipe Miocic to get back the title he lost to him.

Werdum is the bookies favourite with the winner likely to face the victor of Miocic and Daniel Cormier which happens in July 7.

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