Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez has not competed inside the octagon since back in 2016. That being said, the former title holder has yet to announce his retirement. Now former UFC fighter Josh Thomson has come forward to offer his thoughts on why the talented mixed martial artist has been away from the octagon.
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Cain Velasquez’s training regiment has become infamous, as the former champion has experienced a bevy of injuries throughout his career. The former champion has been recovering from his latest injury since his fight back in 2016.
Taking to Twitter, however, Josh Thompson has decided to criticize the UFC for not providing a tantalizing enough offer to bring the former title holder back to the UFC heavyweight division.
“Everyone needs to ask the @ufc why @cainmma isn’t back. Let’s not beat around the bush anymore with this and let’s be honest, #UFC #HW division needs him but they bullshitting with this dude. @dc_mma won’t be around to keep saving their shows.”
Everyone needs to ask the @ufc why @cainmma isn't back. Let's not beat around the bush anymore with this and let's be honest, #UFC #HW division needs him but they bullshitting with this dude. @dc_mma won't be around to keep saving their shows. https://t.co/KPZ5x5EMGo
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) October 23, 2018