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Cain Velasquez

Champion vs Interim Champion

Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum to Unify UFC HW Title in Mexico

Either one of two things will happen Saturday night when the dust settles at UFC 188. One, UFC Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez wins and still becomes the reigning, defending, undisputed champion for three years in a row. Or two, Fabricio Werdum pulls an upset in front of Velasquez's home crowd and upgrades his belt's interim status to full champion status. Either way, the Heavyweight Title will be unified in Mexico City.

(From L to R): Cain Velasquez, Fabricio Werdum, and Mark Hunt

BREAKING: Cain Velasquez Injured, Mark Hunt to Face Fabricio Werdum for Interim UFC Heavyweight Title

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is injured and is out of his upcoming fight with number one contender Fabricio Werdum. Mark Hunt steps in to face Werdum in the event in Mexico City, UFC 180.

Apr 19, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Fabricio Werdum celebrates a victory after his heavyweight fight during UFC on FOX 11 at Amway Center.

Fabricio Werdum, Number One Contender to the UFC Heavyweight Title, Almost Poisoned to Death

Fabricio Werdum, number one contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) heavyweight division was nearly poisoned to death in Mexico during a training camp for his upcoming fight against champion Cain Velasquez.

Mark Hunt (R) handing Roy Nelson (L) his first knockout in the UFC

Mark Hunt One Win Away from UFC Title Shot Against Cain Velasquez

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight Mark Hunt is poised for a title shot in the heavyweight division, with only one win left standing in the way for him to get his championship fight.

Cain Velasquez

Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez Aims to Keep to His Title on UFC 180

Cain Velasquez has expressed his desire to stay dominant in the UFC octagon despite being out of action for over a year.

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