Medical Beat: Post-surgery concerns for UFC 138’s Cain Velasquez

It’s been reported that UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez will return to defend his belt in November at UFC 138.

At the most elite level, sports are commonly described as being more mental than physical. The battle between Velasquez and challenger…

It’s been reported that UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez will return to defend his belt in November at UFC 138.

At the most elite level, sports are commonly described as being more mental than physical. The battle between Velasquez and challenger Junior Dos Santos may bear witness to this age-old wisdom.

I’m ecstatic to hear he’s returning. However, in our latest “Medical Beat” installment, MMAjunkie.com medical columnist Dr. Johnny Benjamin has two questions: Is it too soon physically, and will Velasquez be mentally ready?