Where is cain velasquez fighting next

It only got worse when a torn meniscus kept him out for an additional 19 months heading into his one-sided submission loss to Fabricio Werdum in the altitude of Mexico City in Given that heavyweights age later than any other division and that Velasquez was still just 31 when he lost the UFC title for the second time, there remained an impenetrable optimism that he would one day make a complete return and become everything he was expected to be.

Even after subsequent layoffs of 13 and 31 months that followed, sandwiched around a knockout of Travis Browne, there was hope that Velasquez would still ride into the Octagon once again on his horse and challenge the likes of Stipe Miocic, who in Velasquez's absence had set the record for consecutive heavyweight title defenses and was nearing G. The words to Velasquez's MMA redemption song, however, were simply never written or recorded. His long-awaited return in February lasted just 26 seconds when an uppercut from Francis Ngannou sent him to a TKO loss and yet another injury when his knee gave out while falling.

Trying to understand the frustrations of what Velasquez had to go through year after year and setback after setback as his body wouldn't comply in letting him perform at the highest level would be futile unless you have lived it, which is why it's hard to do anything but applaud Velasquez on his new venture.

Moving from MMA to the world of pro wrestling is a natural one and Velasquez surely doesn't look out of place among predecessors like Ken Shamrock, Lesnar and Ronda Rousey who have done so successfully.

Those guys go to war every day. Not anymore. We need to educate a lot more. He also made it clear that he has no intention of altering his training regimen. We just do our work and get ready to fight. His last fight in the Octagon was against Francis Ngannou. The fight ended via TKO in 26 seconds of the very first round, with Velasquez being knocked out. Thereafter, he performed in two events for the Mexico-based pro wrestling promotion AAA. He also used to occasion to welcome a new partnership as a part of the WWE's roster.

In the Tweet, he wrote,. Muchas gracias. WWECrownJewel pic. Cain Velasquez had three appearances in the WWE, with only two of them being actual fights. He first appeared as a backup for Rey Mysterio during his feud with Brock Lesnar.

There, he signed a contract to fight Brock Lesnar at Crown Jewel. Apr 28, at am ET 2 min read. Watch Now:. Brent Brookhouse 1 min read. The Rock opens up about depression Pete Blackburn 2 min read. Raw recap: Go-home 'Mania show an overall success Brian Campbell 7 min read.