Fabricio Werdum vs Kristof Midoux — Fight recap

Fabricio Werdum submitted Kristof Midoux via submission in the first round at 4:11 on March 22, 2003. Despite being slightly outland in striking—Midoux connected on 5 of 6 significant strikes (83%) compared to Werdum's 4 of 5 (80%)—Werdum controlled the grappling exchanges decisively.

He landed his only takedown attempt and converted it into offensive pressure, launching six submission attempts throughout the brief encounter. Werdum's wrestling base proved the difference, as he neutralized Midoux's striking advantage by dictating the fight on the canvas and ultimately securing the finish.

The victory showcased Werdum's emerging grappling prowess in the heavyweight division during the early 2000s.