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Cain Velasquez reportedly books first match since prison release against a fellow ex-UFC champion

Cain Velasquez is apparently set to compete again. The former UFC heavyweight champion has not fought in any form since February 2019, when Velasquez was…

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Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Cain Velasquez is reportedly scheduled to face Frank Mir in a wrestling match this November in California.
The bout is organized under the AIGA banner and marks Velasquez's first competition since his prison release.
Velasquez last competed professionally in February 2019 when he was defeated by Francis Ngannou.

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Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is reportedly set to make his combat sports return in a wrestling match against fellow ex-champion Frank Mir. According to Red Corner MMA, the bout is scheduled to take place at an AIGA event in California this November. The two fighters recently faced off to promote the contest.

Velasquez, who was released from prison this past February, has not competed in any format since suffering a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in February 2019. The upcoming match against Mir comes 14 years after an initial Octagon matchup between the two former champions failed to take place.

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