Browne (left) and Cain (right), duel should take place in July. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (Disclosure/UFC)
After getting injured and losing the chance to have an immediate rematch against Fabricio Werdum, the former heavyweight champion Cain Velazquez should make his return to the octagon in style at UFC 200. Velasquez's opponent will be Hawaiian Travis Browne, boyfriend of Ronda Rousey.
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Information about the fight was released by “UFC Tonight”, the official Ultimate newspaper on North American TV. According to the publication, the clash is currently in advanced negotiations and should be the first announced for the July 9th card, at the brand new “T-Mobile Arena”, in Las Vegas (USA).
At 33 years old, Travis Browne has a record of 18 wins, three losses and one draw. “Hapa”, as he is known, is coming off a victory over Matt Mitrione last January. Already Cain Velazquez, also 33 years old, has a record of 13 wins and two losses as a professional. In his last fight, in June last year, Velasquez was submitted by Fabricio Werdum and lost the heavyweight title.
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