The man who could be the greatest heavyweight in the history of mixed martial arts is finally returning. Only, we don’t know if he’s the greatest ever, because Cain Velasquez can’t seem to stay healthy for long enough to prove it.
But after 18 months away from the Octagon, Velasquez is back, and he’s facing the man who claimed an interim title in his absence. Fabricio Werdum, the Brazilian who speaks multiple languages and has endeared himself to the Mexican people through his work as part of the Spanish broadcast team, has emerged as a true threat to Velasquez and his grip on the title.
Or has he?
There’s only one way to find out. And with the UFC returning to what will surely be a boisterous Mexico City audience with a card that features several potentially thrilling fights, we could be in store for a good Saturday night of combat.
Let’s take a look at the entire UFC 188 card, from the first prelim all the way to that main event we’ve been waiting so long to see.