After two years without fighting, Cain Velásquez faces Francis Ngannou at UFC Phoenix

C. Velásquez (left) and F. Ngannou (right) should meet in the main fight. Photo: Montage SL/MMA Press

Cain Velásquez will make his return to the Octagon after two years without fighting. The former heavyweight champion was scheduled to face Francis Ngannou. The giants will meet at UFC Phoenix, February 17, 2019. The duel should take place in the main fight of the show in the state of Arizona (USA). The information was given first-hand by the North American website of the ESPN channel.

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Cain Velásquez is preparing for his return to Ultimate after two years away. The former heavyweight champion last played UFC 200 in July 2016, when he knocked out Travis Browne. The American of Mexican origin has a record of 16 fights, with 14 victories and only two defeats in his career. His two career setbacks were for the Brazilians, Junior Gypsy e Fabricio Werdum.

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Francis Ngannou occupies third place in the Ultimate heavyweight rankings. In its last engagement, 'Predator' knocked out Curtis blaydes in just 45 seconds of fighting at UFC Beijing in November this year. The Cameroonian was never submitted or knocked out, his defeats in his career occurred through the judges' decisions. The fighter has a record of 15 fights, with 12 triumphs and three setbacks.