F.Werdum (left) and C.Velasquez (right) could face each other in Mexico. Photo: MMA Press Production (UFC/Disclosure)
Mexico could be about to host its first edition of Ultimate soon. According to the Mexican website “Milenio”, the North American country would host UFC 172 in April 2014. According to the news, the main fight of the night would be the heavyweight title fight between Fabricio Werdum e Cain Velazquez.
The option for a fight between Werdum and Velasquez is not surprising. After all, the heavyweight champion is of Mexican descent and is an icon of the Hispanic community in the United States. Werdum, in turn, is not far behind. The Brazilian, fluent in Spanish, is the official commentator on UFC broadcasts in the country.
Also according to the publication, other athletes of Mexican origin – such as Gilbert Melendez, Diego Sanchez e Kelvin Gastelum – would be part of the fight night card. Furthermore, Erik Perez, currently the only fighter from Mexico on the Ultimate roster, would also be confirmed to perform at the event – which should take place on Arena Ciudad de Mexico, in the local capital.
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