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Cain Velasquez speculates how prime version of him would have fared vs. Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall
Velasquez was widely regarded as the best heavyweight when he won the UFC title twice and tore through the majority of the top contenders. However, injuries helped put a close to Velasquez’s MMA career, and many wondered what might have been if he was able to remain healthy. He retired in late 2019.
Cain Velasquez on Facing Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall in His Prime: ‘I Would’ve Had Something for Him’
“Jon Jones, prime Cain, OK, that would be a tough fight, man. Always, that would’ve been tough,” Velasquez said. “You know, with that dude, he is [the boogeyman]. But I think that would’ve been the best matchup because I think I would’ve had something for him. I could go there where he would’ve wanted to go” ( h/t BJPenn.com ).
Cain Velasquez Reveals His Strategic Gameplan For Dominant Showdown Against Jon Jones
Former champion Cain Velasquez reveals his gameplan if he ever had the chance to fight Jon Jones in his prime.
Cain Velasquez breaks down how he would’ve beaten the likes of Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall in his UFC prime
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has broken down how he would've beaten both Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall if he fought them in his prime.
Former UFC champion details how he could beat Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall
Cain Velasquez claims he would beat Francis Ngannou and use his wrestling to overcome Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones in his prime. The former UFC heavyweight champion last fought in the octagon in
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Chael Sonnen Believes Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Unmatched Pace Made Him Intangible and Truly Special
UFC veteran, Chael Sonnen reveals that it was Khabib Nurmagomedov's relentlessness that made him stand out from the rest.