Cain demolished his first 3 opponents via tko, defeating brad morris, jake. In the heavyweight division right now it is a competition between cain, jds, carwin, possibly lesnar if he can become at least an average striker, and maybe mir if he can put everything together. Cain velasquez vs junior dos santos 3 full fight video ufc 166. Cain velasquez vs fabricio vai cavalo werdum ufc 188 velasquez vs. Looking back on the road he traveled to get this far though, anyone who was. Ufc 188 complete fighter breakdown, cain velasquez edition. Velasquez suffered a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder during his fight with lesnar and was expected to be sidelined for at least six to eight months. Jan 20, 2018 cain velasquez appears to be preparing for a return to the octagon erm, another fight last week, the former ufc heavyweight champion posted a photo of him at the ufc performance institute in. Nov 12, 2011 velasquez and dos santos took to the octagon for one of the most pivotal fights in mma history for the heavyweight title in the ufc s debut on primetime network television.
Velasquez had been out of action for about a year and a half with injuries before his fight against werdum in mexico city at ufc 188. Sources say cain velasquez healthy, wants to fight oct. Mma fans may see the return of former ufc heavyweight champion cain velasquez this summer or fall. Velasquez expects werdum rematch in 2016, possibly in brazil.
On this weeks episode on the mma hour with ariel helwani, ufc light heavyweight champion daniel cormier revealed that close friend, and training partner cain velasquez is official back on the mats. Cain velasquez talks about the latino mma audience, being a mexican heavyweight, and pride in his family and ethnic heritage. Velasquez defeated lesnar via tko in the first round, earning knockout of the night honors. Best of all, when they see him, he could once again have the chance to be the divisions. Cain velasquez deemed unfit to fight on ufc 207 card due. Cormier sneaks by gustafsson, bader outpoints evans. Ufc 192 tickets at toyota center 24% less expensive than last.
Cain velasquez is a mexicanamerican mixed martial artist fighting in the ultimate fighting championship. Cain velasquez the real deal april 11, 20 april 11, 20. On this weeks episode on the mma hour with ariel helwani, ufc light heavyweight champion daniel cormier revealed that close friend, and training partner cain velasquez is. Cain velasquez the real deal cain velasquez vs cheick. Watch cain velasquez beats down travis browne ufc 200 music. Ufc officials confirmed a back injury has forced the american out of the february 6 meeting. But cain has a lot of growing to do he is still young and there will be other challengers emerging he needs to build a legacy to be called the. Daniel cormier is congratulated by the houston rockets. Although he or fabricio werdum would be a logical choice to. Oct 26, 2010 cain may very well be the best heavyweight in the ufc, his upcoming fight with junior dos santos will answer that question in my opinion because jds is the only big threat left to cain at this point. Velasquez wrestled collegiately at arizona state university, twice reaching allamerican status. Ufc 188 cain velasquez talks losing to fabricio werdum. Cain velasquez is a mma fighter with a professional fight record of 14 wins, 3 losses and 0 draws.
After losing to francis ngannou at ufc fight night in phoenix, cain velasquez blamed the loss on a sudden. Cain velasquez finally gives an update about his return to the ufc former ufc heavyweight champion cain velasquez has given an update on when he will return to the ufc. Cain made his mixed martial arts debut in 2006, winning his first 2 fights before signing with the ufc later that year. Also, according to okamoto, nac executive director bob bennett was the one who made the final decision about velasquez competing at the event. Apr 25, 2015 to promote ufc heavyweight champ cain velasquez s return at ufc 188 against interim champ fabricio werdum, the ufc has released the full ufc 121 bout between velasquez and thenchamp brock lesnar. Cain velasquez vs browne full fight video hl ufc 200. Ufcs 10 most brutal beatdowns from brock lesnar beating the hell out of frank mir to the knockout that made anderson silva.
Cain velasquez posts photo of himself at ufc performance. Cain velasquez will fight for the heavyweight title. It was a rematch of the heavyweights ufc 188 bout where. Oct 17, 2016 ufcs 10 most brutal beatdowns from brock lesnar beating the hell out of frank mir to the knockout that made anderson silva. Former ufc heavyweight champion cain velasquez is back in. Cain velasquez wants to fight at ufc 192 oct 3rd page. He was born on july 28, 1982 in salinas, ca to efrain and isabel velasquez. Oct 23, 2009 cain velasquez talks about the latino mma audience, being a mexican heavyweight, and pride in his family and ethnic heritage.
The ufcs 200 greatest fighters tv show updated 101. Former ufc heavyweight champion supported by affliction clothing, harley davidson, monster energy and bud light. On wednesday, valesquez posted a video on his instagram announcing that he is expecting to have a child. Cain velasquez vs junior dos santos fight result ufc 166. Velasquez expects werdum rematch in 2016, possibly in. From what i understand they were just asked to talk about fighters and then the ufc made the list. The last ufc event in houston, ufc 166, featured a heavyweight title fight between cain velasquez and junior dos santos.
Oct 17, 2009 cain velasquez ufc 104 video blog part 3. Cain velasquez hugs daniel cormier as he waits for the judges. The former ufc heavyweight champion reasserted his dominance in the octagon with a beatdown of travis browne at ufc 200. Personally i think cain is one of the top 510 fighters in the ufc today. Watch cain velasquez beats down travis browne ufc 200. Cain velasquez deemed unfit to fight on ufc 207 card due to. The black belt in bjj and former ufc champion cain velasquez entered this fight with a professional record of 20 85% kotko victory rate he has never won via submission and he is ranked as the no. Cain velasquez appears to be preparing for a return to the octagon erm, another fight last week, the former ufc heavyweight champion posted a photo of him at the ufc performance institute in. Cain s boxing technique and swiftness in escaping difficult positions were instrumental in his ability to weather a blitzing attack from lesnar and then seize control of the fight. Daniel cormier successfully defended the ufc light heavyweight title with a thrilling splitdecision victory over alexander gustafsson in the main event at ufc 192 on saturday night. Cains boxing technique and swiftness in escaping difficult positions were instrumental in his ability to weather a blitzing attack from lesnar and then seize control of the fight.
Velasquez won the fight, finishing dos santos by tko. Ufc 226 cain velasquez will challenge for the heavyweight title again, despite the fact his teammate and good friend daniel cormier will fight for the belt next month. Ufc brought back ufc primetime to promote lesnar vs. While the card itself probably only featured one stand out classic fight in diego sanchez fight with paulo thiago, ufc 121 was really all about one fight champion brock lesnar putting his title on the line against the dangerous and undefeated cain velasquez. Oct 20, 20 cain velasquez seized the opportunity he was given through that reality, and he secured his legacy in the process. Cain velasquez official sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the heavyweight fighter from united states. Conor mcgregors coach speaks on title stripping, velasquezs coach talks ufc news express sport brings you the latest headlines from the ultimate fighting championship. Cain velasquez seized the opportunity he was given through that reality, and he secured his legacy in the process.
Ufc 196 update velasquez withdraws from heavyweight. To promote ufc heavyweight champ cain velasquezs return at ufc 188 against interim champ fabricio werdum, the ufc has released the full ufc 121 bout between velasquez and thenchamp brock lesnar. Perhaps the popular former champ is eager to not have another. Scorecard recap the big winners from ufc 249, featuring justin gaethje and henry cejudo.
Cain velasquez has pulled out of the ufc 196 heavyweight championship match against fabricio werdum because of injury. Velasquez became the ufc heavyweight champion at ufc 121 when he convincingly tore through the mammoth titleholder brock lesnar. Velasquez landed a leg kick to start the first round, then landed another as dos santos looked to counter with a right hand. Dec 29, 2016 las vegas throughout the leadup to ufc 207, former ufc heavyweight champion cain velasquez has reiterated numerous times that he wanted to fight fabricio werdum and was opposed to the nevada. The ufc 188 fight between cain velasquez and fabricio werdum was a tough match for both fighters. Cain velasquez may have to win back the ufc heavyweight title in enemy territory after the former champ revealed on friday that its possible hes going to face fabricio werdum in march in brazil. Werdum ufc ppv main card mexico city arena, mexico city, federal district, mexico june, 2015 watch video francis ngannou vs junior dos santos full fight ufc on espn 3 part 2. However, the day june is a date that cain will remember for a long time, after losing his ufc 188 heavyweight title to fabricio werdum.
Forums fight discussion ufc discussion cain velasquez wants to fight at ufc 192 oct 3rd discussion in ufc discussion started by shonuf, jul 8, 2015. Francis ngannou, cain velazquez ufc on espn in phoenix. Dive deep into the entire ufc jacksonville card with this edition of fight by fight. Cain velazquez, francis ngannou have different accounts of bizarre ufc fight in phoenix. Velasquez and dos santos took to the octagon for one of the most pivotal fights in mma history for the heavyweight title in the ufcs debut on primetime network television. Las vegas throughout the leadup to ufc 207, former ufc heavyweight champion cain velasquez has reiterated numerous times that he wanted to fight fabricio werdum and was opposed to the nevada. His father is an illegal immigrant to the us from mexico. Cain velasquez is the former ufc heavyweight champion. Dec 24, 2016 velasquez werdum was the second major bout set for ufc 207 on dec. Cain velasquez full fighter breakdown ahead of his payperview ppv heavyweight title fight against fabricio werdum this saturday night june. Fights being cancelled due to injuries are no uncommon thing in the ufc, but the circumstances surrounding cain velasquezs removal from fridays ufc 207 card have been somewhat unique. Jun 15, 2015 the ufc 188 fight between cain velasquez and fabricio werdum was a tough match for both fighters. Coming off the biggest win of his career, corey anderson isnt taking anything for granted. Velasquezwerdum was the second major bout set for ufc 207 on dec.
He is currently signed to the professional wrestling promotion wwe, where he performs under his real name. Ufc 196 update velasquez withdraws from heavyweight title. Ufc sets october 3 return to houston for ufc 192 sports. Ufc 192 will be held at the toyota center with a light heavy. Sage northcutt wishes he could fight two or three times in one. Ufc heavyweight champion brock lesnar, is back in the main event of ufc 121, and unbeaten cain velasquez is looking to take his belt. Velasquez live results by brent brookhouse live results and thoughts on ufc 121, featuring a main event between brock lesnar and cain velasquez. Cain velasquez full fighter breakdown ahead of his payperview ppv heavyweight title fight against fabricio werdum this saturday night june, 2015 inside arena ciudad in mexico city. Dana white doesnt think cain velasquez wanted to fight at. Jun 30, 2018 ufc 226 cain velasquez will challenge for the heavyweight title again, despite the fact his teammate and good friend daniel cormier will fight for the belt next month.
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