Dana White has announced today via his instagram that Cain Velasquez will no longer be competing for the heavyweight championship against Fabricio Werdum due to a back injury, Stepe Miocic will instead be the man answering the call. Check out the post below:
Velasquez has had a long history of injuries and this marks the second time he’s pulled out of a fight against Werdum. Fans can expect a barn burner regardless as Stipe Miocic is coming off a super impressive performance against former heavyweight champ Andrei Arlovski.
UFC 196 takes place on February 6th in Las Vegas, Nevada.