Dana White suggests Werdum and Velasquez could coach on TUF Mexico

Dana White is considering TUF Mexico for 2014. Photo: Lucas Carrano/SUPER FIGHTS

The proximity of the heavyweight champion Cain Velazquez and your next challenger Fabricio Werdum with the Mexican public could see the duo lead the first edition of TUF Mexico. In Goiânia (GO), president Dana White was in favor of the idea of ​​Velasquez and Werdum being the coaches of the reality show.

“We are working on an edition of TUF in Mexico, and, yes, having Velasquez and Werdum as coaches is something that would make a lot of sense”, said the director. Son of Mexican immigrants, Cain Velazquez is a Hispanic icon in MMA. In turn, the Brazilian Fabricio Werdum He is a commentator on the UFC's Spanish-language broadcasts.

In the same interview, White also spoke about Velasquez's medical condition and denied that the champion would have to undergo shoulder surgery. “It’s not true that Cain has to have surgery. He will go through a recovery process, and we will not pressure him in any way to return. Cain will have the months he needs to get back to training and fighting”, he concluded.