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Now it's official. Fabricio Werdum jthe information had already been “leaked” a few weeks ago, but the Ultimate organization confirmed that the interim heavyweight champion will face the lineal champion Cain Velazquez for the unification of the belts at UFC 188, on June 13, in Mexico.
Along with the announcement, the organization released the official poster for the event. The card's official slogan is “Solo puede haber uno” (or “There can only be one”, in free translation). The message alludes to the fact that both athletes currently hold belts in the 120 kg category, but only one of them emerged as champion after the duel in Mexico City.
In the image, both Velasquez and Werdum appear holding their belts, below the inscription “Champion x Champion”. The poster, however, highlights the North American's relationship with his Mexican roots, showing him with a Mexican flag in hand.
UFC 188 poster. Photo: Reproduction
Fabricio Werdum e Cain Velazquez they should have dueled for the heavyweight title in November last year, after training in the first edition of TUF América Latina, at UFC 180. However, Velasquez was injured a few days before the event and was replaced at the last minute by Mark Hunt, who ended up defeated by Werdum in the interim belt dispute.
At 37, Fabricio Werdum has a professional record of 19 wins, five losses and one draw. “Vai Cavalo”, as he is known, has won five consecutive victories and has not lost since he debuted in the Octagon. Already Cain Velazquez, 32 years old, has a record of 13 wins and just one defeat. Velasquez is heavyweight champion for the second time and comes from four consecutive victories over two Brazilians, Antonio Pezão e Junior Gypsy.
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