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Werdum’s 1st title defense to be rematch with Velasquez
Fabricio Werdum won the UFC heavyweight title, submitting Cain Velasquez, but regardless his first defense will be a rematch of their fight.
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Chris Palmquist
Fabricio Werdum won the UFC heavyweight title, submitting Cain Velasquez, but regardless his first defense will be a rematch of their fight:
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The next UFC heavyweight title fight will be a rematch after all.
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that new champion Fabricio Werdum will face former titleholder Cain Velasquez in a five-round rematch with a date still to be determined for the heavyweight bout.
White confirmed the news to UFC Tonight’s Ariel Helwani on Wednesday.
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