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Cain Velasquez Releases Update On UFC Career

Cain Velasquez’s unfortunate history with injuries has been well-documented. The former UFC heavyweight champion’s latest set back came this past December when he was forced to pull out of a scheduled rematch with Fabricio Werdum after being deemed medically unfit to compete. He then underwent back surgery, but he has since remained quiet on the

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Cain Velasquez’s unfortunate history with injuries has been well-documented.

The former UFC heavyweight champion’s latest set back came this past December when he was forced to pull out of a scheduled rematch with Fabricio Werdum after being deemed medically unfit to compete. He then underwent back surgery, but he has since remained quiet on the status of his career.

Recently a report surfaced indicating that Velasquez ‘hardly’ trains MMA anymore, but that was followed by a rumor implying that he could make his return at UFC 211 or UFC 212.

Yesterday (March 13, 2017), Velasquez finally broke the silence, releasing an update on his career via his official Twitter page:

Who would you like to see the ex-champion take on when he returns to the Octagon?

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Cain Velasquez Set For Huge Return Fight

Cain Velasquez looks to be set to return to the Octagon as a huge opportunity presented itself on Friday. With Ben Rothwell out of his scheduled matchup with Fabricio Werdum, sources say that Velasquez will replace “Big Ben” at either UFC 211 or 212, ESPN reports. Rothwell was flagged for a failed drug screening by

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Cain Velasquez looks to be set to return to the Octagon as a huge opportunity presented itself on Friday.

With Ben Rothwell out of his scheduled matchup with Fabricio Werdum, sources say that Velasquez will replace “Big Ben” at either UFC 211 or 212, ESPN reports.

Rothwell was flagged for a failed drug screening by USADA, forcing the UFC to pull “Big Ben” from the card. Werdum’s manager, Ali Abdel Aziz, confirmed to ESPN that Werdum will be taking on former foe Cain Velasquez, who he defeated back at UFC 188 by submission.

Velasquez rebounded from that loss after brutalizing Travis “Hapa” Browne in the first round at UFC 200.

Cain’s coach at American Kickboxing Academy had recently gone on record to say that Velasquez has not been training much lately, since the former heavyweight champion endured an injury leading into a scheduled rematch with Werdum back at UFC 207 in December.

Werdum himself lost the heavyweight title he had wrested from Velasquez after suffering a first round knockout loss at the hands of current champ Stipe Miocic in May. The Brazilian got back on track with a win over Browne at UFC 203 and is now looking to make his way back into title contention.

A win for either man would put them in line for a shot at Miocic’s belt.

UFC 211 takes place in May 2017 and will be headlined by Miocic vs. dos Santos II, while UFC 212 takes place in June and will feature a featherweight title fight between Jose Aldo and Max Holloway.

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After Successful Surgery, Cain Velasquez Hopes To Return To Training Next Month

After surrendering his title in brutal fashion last June to Fabricio Werdum, oft-injured former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was scheduled to rematch “Vai Cavalo” at the upcoming February 6th event from Las Vegas, Nevada. However, in what seems to be a common trend now a days, the Mexican-American was forced out of the bout

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After surrendering his title in brutal fashion last June to Fabricio Werdum, oft-injured former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was scheduled to rematch “Vai Cavalo” at the upcoming February 6th event from Las Vegas, Nevada.

However, in what seems to be a common trend now a days, the Mexican-American was forced out of the bout with a back injury. Werdum would withdraw soon after, and the fight was scrapped completely.

Velasquez’s injury required him to undergo yet another surgery, and he has done just that. Recently taking to his official Facebook page, the former champion claimed that his surgery was a “complete success”, and said that he hopes to return to full training next month:

“I wanted to update you all on how my injury has been progressing.

First off, I want to thank you all for your amazing support. Your messages and your support have really helped me and my family through a tough time.

I had orthoscopic surgery on Monday morning to remove some bone spurs that were pinching my sciatic nerve. The surgery was a complete success and I can’t tell you how well I’m feeling already.

My doctors have recommended I take it easy for now but can begin light training in about two weeks. They also think I’ll be able to train at 100% in about four to five weeks. I’ll follow their orders but I can’t wait to get back in there.

I’ll keep updating everyone right here and on Twitter.

Thanks again,

Cain”

While Velasquez undoubtedly wants the opportunity to regain his title, it’s currently unclear what the UFC plans to do with the cloudy heavyweight title picture.

After Velasquez pulled out of the bout with Werdum, top contender Stipe Miocic quickly stepped in to take on the champion before “Vai Cavalo” pulled out himself. With that being said, Miocic could very well be next in line for a title shot.

No. 5-ranked Ben Rothwell also just picked up his fourth straight stoppage victory over Josh Barnett, and he too is knocking on the doors of a shot at gold.

What should be next for Velasquez upon his return?

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