UFC 196 Injury

Editorial by Ricardo Rico

A back injury has forced former two-time heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez out of his UFC 196 main event rematch against Fabricio Werdum on Feb. 6. 

The heavyweight champion will defend his title on Super Bowl weekend though, as UFC President Dana White announced Sunday afternoon that Werdum will now face number two-ranked contender Stipe Miocic at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Stipe Miocic is excited to fight for the title. This is something I always wanted he posted on twitter. 

"Something can always happen, so you never know," a surprised, but happy, Miocic said of his late notice shot at the title. "I’m just super happy that I got the chance now. That’s what I’ve been working for, and I’m gonna take that belt. It’s mine."

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