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Cain Velasquez

UFC 200 picks up 3 more high-profile bouts

bjpenndotcom - March 30, 2016

Wednesday it was announced on UFC Tonight that Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz II had been set for the main event of UFC 200. In addition it was announced that Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar would compete for the interim featherweight title. In addition, 3 more high-profile bouts were officially confirmed.

Junior dos Santos
Junior dos Santos

JDS says he looked 'worse than he was' in fights with Cain Velasquez

Chris Taylor - March 28, 2016

Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos (17-4 MMA) has been in a bit of a slump, going a mere 2-3 during his past five octagon appearances. Although only 32 years of age, “JDS” has been through plenty of wars, most notably his final two bouts with rival Cain Velasquez in which he took a considerable amount of punishment.

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Cain Velasquez

Cain Velasquez vs. Travis Browne reportedly targeted for UFC 200

bjpenndotcom - March 16, 2016

As we get closer and closer to UFC 200 on July 9th, reports of potential matchups have begun to emerge. In addition, fighters are calling each other out hoping to talk themselves into a spot on what many expect to be the biggest event in the history of the UFC. It was reported on Fox Sport 1’s “UFC Tonight” that the UFC is targeting a bout between former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and top ranked heavyweight contender Travis Browne.

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Cain Velasquez: Surgury complete, says he can train 100 percent in five weeks

bjpenndotcom - February 3, 2016

Looks like Cain Velasquez of AKA is on the road to recovery after a successful surgery for a sciatic nerve. The former champ has a time table of a little over a month before he can get back into to training for his title rematch with Fabricio Werdum. Here’s his released statement via Facebook:

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