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EXCLUSIVE | Pro fighters make their picks for Francis Ngannou vs. Cain Velasquez
The UFC’s first ever event on ESPN is upon us. In the main event, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez will be making his long awaited return to the Octagon to take on Francis Ngannou. Ahead of this heavyweight fight, which could have title implications, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their […]
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Cain Velasquez will retire if he’s not satisfied with performance against Francis Ngannou
This Sunday, in the main event of the UFC’s debut card on ESPN, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez will step into the Octagon for the first time in almost three years, where he’ll look to return to heavyweight prominence with the win over the fearsome Francis Ngannou. While Velasquez is determined to make the […]
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Francis Ngannou will be ‘well prepared’ for Cain Velasquez’s wrestling
This Sunday, in Phoenix, Arizona, former UFC heavyweight title challenger Francis Ngannou will face the monumental task of welcoming former champion Cain Velasquez back to the cage. The bout will serve as the headliner of the UFC’s first-ever card on ESPN. Heading into this fight, each fighter seems to have a clear set of advantages. […]
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Cain Velasquez impressed by Stipe Miocic, but not convinced he should ‘get a title shot right away’
A lot has changed in the heavyweight division since former champion Cain Velasquez last stepped into the cage. Perhaps most notably, Stipe Miocic burst into title contention, captured the title, and defended it a record-breaking three straight times. Although Stipe Miocic broke the record for the most consecutive defenses of the UFC heavyweight title, he […]
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UFC on ESPN 1: Velasquez vs. Ngannou Fight Card and Start Time
On Sunday, February 17, the UFC will make its debut on ESPN with an exciting, 13-fight card. In the main event of this debut UFC on ESPN card, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez will make his long-awaited return to the Octagon, where he will battle ferocious knockout puncher Francis Ngannou in an cage-shaking showdown. […]
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VIDEO | Cain Velasquez gives hilarious response to Dana White comparing Ngannou’s power to a Ford Escort
This Sunday night, in the main event of the first-ever UFC card on ESPN, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez will make his long-awaited return to the cage. His welcome committee will be former title challenger Francis Ngannou. Ahead of this compelling heavyweight showdown, it’s abundantly clear what Cain Velasquez needs to be most wary […]
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VIDEO | Cain Velasquez confident that he could beat Jon Jones
“Definitely,” Cain Velasquez told TMZ when asked if he would be interested in fighting Jon Jones. “Anyone, you know. That’s why I’m in this sport, to fight the best guys, to be the best out there. To me, it’s just go out there, perform and win and just take on the best guys. “I think […]
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Cain Velasquez would have retired if new UFC deal wasn’t logical
When it comes to the most talented heavyweights to ever compete, a discussion cannot be had without the mention of former two-time UFC champion Cain Velasquez. Unfortunately for Velasquez and fans alike, the latter portion of his career has been plagued by injuries as he’s only fought twice since 2013. Having had his last fight […]
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VIDEO | Cain Velasquez shares training footage ahead of fight with Francis Ngannou
Cain Velasquez (14-2 MMA) will return from a thirty-month hiatus in the main event of UFC Phoenix on February 17 to take on Francis Ngannou. The former UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez, has not competed inside the octagon since July of 2016, where he defeated Travis Browne via first-round TKO at UFC 200. Velasquez has […]
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EXCLUSIVE | Coach Javier Mendez believes Ngannou is one of the most dangerous fights for Cain Velasquez
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is back. Velasquez is set to return to the Octagon on Feb. 17 against Francis Ngannou. The former champ was last seen at UFC 200 where he defeated Travis Browne by TKO in the first round. Despite this lengthy absence, he is once again on the hunt for the […]
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Cain Velasquez on Jon Jones fight: ‘I’ll try to make that happen’
At long last, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is scheduled to return to the cage. The heavyweight legend is set to take on former title challenger Francis Ngannou at UFC Phoenix on February 17. If Velasquez is able to topple the fearsome Ngannou — not a certainty by any means — it’ll open the […]
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VIDEO | Cain Velasquez shares what has kept him out of action since UFC 200
Where has Cain Velasquez (@cainmma) been for the past 2+ years? Allow the former UFC heavyweight champ to explain. #UFCPhoenix https://t.co/xdXxemvPhF pic.twitter.com/81HjKp0JaY — MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) January 4, 2019 “I’ve had some injuries throughout my career; I got that all squared away and all healed up, and I extended my family, as well,” Velasquez told […]
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Cain Velasquez sends Christmas message to upcoming opponent Francis Ngannou
Former UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez is officially scheduled to return to the Octagon in the New Year. The heavyweight star is booked for a showdown with recent heavyweight title challenger Francis Ngannou, which will headline the UFC’s return to Phoenix on February 17. While Cain Velasquez and Francis Ngannou are certain to fight each […]
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5 super fights the UFC could make in 2019
2018 was a big year for the UFC, but with stars like Conor McGregor, Jon Jones and Cain Velasquez all ready to return to active competition, and champions like Max Holloway and Khabib Nurmagomedov becoming ever more popular, 2019 could be even bigger. In fact, the UFC is in a position to book some pretty […]
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Cain Velasquez signs a new four-fight deal with the UFC and will return to the octagon February 17
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has signed a new four-fight deal with the UFC and will return tot he octagon on February 17 in Phoenix, Arizona. The news of Cain’s new four-fight contract came via ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, who posted the following on Twitter. Cain Velasquez, who meets Francis Ngannou on Feb. 17 in […]
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Francis Ngannou vs Cain Velasquez targeted for UFC Phoenix main event
According to essentially everyone at the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA), one of the best fighters to ever walk through their doors has been ready to return to action for the entirety of 2018. And now it looks like he will be finally doing so. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani has reported that a big-time heavyweight bout between […]
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Four co-promotional fights that should happen
Bellator and RIZIN are back in the business of co-promoting. It was recently announced that Bellator is sending their current bantamweight champion Darrion Caldwell to fight in RIZIN on New Year’s Eve. Caldwell will be heading to Japan to fight Kyoji Horiguchi for the RIZIN bantamweight title. Ultimately, co-promoting is something fans love to see […]
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Daniel Cormier: Stipe Miocic would fare even worse against ‘better’ Cain Velasquez
Back in July, in the main event of UFC 226, Daniel Cormier claimed the UFC heavyweight title with a first-round knockout of dominant champion Stipe Miocic. Since then, Miocic has been adamant that his previous accomplishments should earn him an immediate rematch with Cormier. Miocic continued on his mission to goad Cormier into a rematch […]
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Joe Rogan on Cain Velasquez: He ‘stands out as the best’
If you ask UFC color commentator Joe Rogan, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is probably the best heavyweight in MMA history. Rogan got talking about Velasquez, and what makes him so special, after a discussion about the ideal weight for a heavyweight mixed martial artist on The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast. “There’s a thought […]
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Josh Thomson clarifies his Cain Velasquez tweet: “He’s ready to fight man!”
Cain Velasquez (14-2 MMA) is considered by many to be the greatest heavyweight fighter of all time. The former UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez, has not competed inside the octagon since July of 2016, where he defeated Travis Browne via first-round TKO at UFC 200. Velasquez has dealt with a number of different injuries over […]
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Josh Thomson scolds UFC for ‘bullsh***ing with’ Cain Velasquez
It’s been a long, long time since we’ve seen former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez in the Octagon. Since July of 2016, to be exact. Considering Cain Velasquez is one of the best heavyweights in MMA history — arguably the sport’s best heavyweight outright — that’s a real shame. While most fans have speculated that […]
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Junior dos Santos interested in 4th fight with Cain Velasquez, questions former champ’s whereabouts
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos is once again in view of a heavyweight title shot, thanks to a nice decision win over Blagoy Ivanov in his last fight. And now that Daniel Cormier has defeated Stipe Miocic, who derailed dos Santos’s title dreams in 2017, the path to gold looks even clearer. In […]
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Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez has been training at the WWE Performance Center
Long absent former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been training at the WWE Performance Center. Velasquez shared some shots from his efforts at the WWE facility on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cain Velasquez (@officialcainvelasquez) “I had a great time over the last couple days getting a few workouts […]
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Daniel Cormier discusses potential fights with Brock Lesnar, Cain Velasquez
On July 7, in the main event of UFC 226, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will return to the heavyweight division to battle reigning champion Stipe Miocic. If Cormier is successful in this momentous showdown, he’ll become the UFC heavyweight champion, which will of course open the door to more massive opportunities in the […]
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Cain Velasquez “wouldn’t mind taking another belt” from Brock Lesnar
Last night, WWE returned to the screens of pro wrestling fans with its Elimination Chamber event. Amid the madness, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey signed her WWE contract. That said, she wasn’t the only big UFC name on site. UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez were also […]
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Cain Velasquez discusses possible move to light heavyweight, gives timeframe for return
This July, at UFC 226, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will return to his former haunts – the heavyweight division – where he’ll take on reigning champ Stipe Miocic in an effort to become a two-division champ. While Cormier’s move to heavyweight would seem like it steps on the toes of his friend and […]
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Daniel Cormier hints that Cain Velasquez could drop to light heavyweight
UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier’s next fight will not be in the light heavyweight division, but at heavyweight, where he will battle reigning heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in an effort to become a two-division champion. Cormier’s taking a title shot at heavyweight, of course, would seem to step on the toes of his long-time […]
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Cain Velasquez Issues a Very Interesting Statement on Daniel Cormier Fighting Stipe Miocic
In case you haven’t heard the news, maybe you need to sit down. UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier is going to challenge Stipe Miocic for his UFC heavyweight belt in July after they coach a season of The Ultimate Fighter. We aren’t kidding. This is really happening. While this is insane, Cormier’s teammate Cain […]