CAIN VELASQUEZ RUMORS

Frank Mir vs. Cain Velasquez In The Works For 2012

The big boss, Lorenzo Fertitta confirmed yesterday that the UFC is working on putting together a heavyweight clash between two former champions. Frank Mir and Cain Velasquez is in the works for an undisclosed future event confirmed Fertitta in a fan Q&A yesterday evening. Former two-time heavyweight champion, Frank Mir will bring a three-fight win [...]
Via BJPenn.com  |  2 days ago

Cain Velasquez vs. Frank Mir Confirmed for Likely Top Contender Fight

Although Lorenzo Fertitta rarely makes an appearance on Twitter, his verified page was the place to be early Friday morning. The UFC co-owner not only confirmed the date of the heavyweight title scrap between champ Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem, but he also reported who would likely get first dibs at the winner. Former champions Cain Velasquez (Pictured) and Frank Mir...
Via 5thRound.com  |  2 days ago

Frank Mir to face Cain Velasquez in a battle of former champs

UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta reveals former UFC heavyweight champs Frank Mir and Cain Velasquez are set to meet each other in a fight that could determine the next title challenger.
Via FiveKnuckles.com  |  2 days ago

Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Big Foot Silva Rumored For April

Cain Velasquez will have a giant mountain to climb on the road back to the UFC heavyweight title...literally. According to several reports, Antonio Big Foot Silva will get the honor of fighting the former champion in a battle targeted for April. Related posts: Breaking down Cain Velasquez’s challengers UFC On FOX 1 Results – Junior Dos Santos KO’s Cain Velasquez...
Via The Camel Clutch Blog  |  January 09, 2012

Cain Velasquez: Why He's Still a Star on the Rise in the UFC

Featured | Written by: Adam Conklin | Published in: Fighters The UFC on Fox main event may not have lived up to the ridiculous expectations that some fans had for its huge main event, but this writer had a great time watching the two best heavyweights in the world face-off, even if it only lasted a little over a minute. It disturbed me to think that a lot of people had Cain Velasquez...
Via CouchFighter  |  December 06, 2011

Video: Cain Velasquez’s 1st pro MMA fight

Cain Velasquez may have lost the UFC heavyweight title to Junior Dos Santos, but he’s still the best conditioned heavyweight out there and has a strong all-around game.  As long as he’s mostly healthy, he has a great chance of becoming a champion again at some point. Today, we go into the time capsule and feature Cain’s pro MMA debut, which took place at a Strikeforce event...
Via Rant Sports  |  November 24, 2011

“UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos” Medical Suspensions

The California State Athletic Commission has medically suspended seven “UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos” fighters for various injuries sustained in their respective scraps this past Saturday. Although he was only in the Octagon for 64 seconds of action, former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez (Pictured) will be forced to ride the pine for 45 days for precautionary purposes...
Via 5thRound.com  |  November 17, 2011
ONE-LEGGED WINNER

Dos Santos won with torn meniscus

Junior Dos Santos reportedly tore his meniscus 11 days before fighting Cain Velasquez. He was on crutches just last week.

Via 5thRound.com  |  November 13, 2011
NEW CHAMP

Dos Santos wins with first-round KO

It took Junior Dos Santos only a minute to knock out heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez, but was Cain fighting at full health?

Via The Camel Clutch Blog  |  November 12, 2011

“UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos” Post-Fight Press Conference Video

Now that “UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos” is officially in the books, make sure to stream tonight’s post-fight press conference live right here on 5thRound.com starting at approximately 10PM ET/7PM PT. In addition to UFC president Dana White (Pictured) and the card’s featured fighters, the other notable athletes that won’t require medical attention are also expected...
Via 5thRound.com  |  November 12, 2011
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