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After every event, fans wonder whom the losing fighters will be matched up with next.
With another night of UFC action in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look forward, put on a pair of Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard’s shoes, and play UFC matchmaker for UFC on ESPN 1’s most notable losing fighter.
That, of course, would be former two time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez (14-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC), who suffered a 26-second knockout loss to Francis Ngannou (13-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) in his long-anticipated return to the octagon.
The fight headlined the ESPN-televised card, which took place at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix.
The contest marked Velasquez return to competition after not fighting since July 2016. He said post-fight he suffered a knee injury in the loss but showed no signs of wanting to walk away from the sport and said he intends to regain his previous glory.
Watch the video above to see a rundown of Velasquez’s options going forward after the loss to Ngannou.
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