It was reported last week that UFC heavyweight former champion Cain Velasquez retired from MMA and had a professional wrestling career.
37-year-old signed a contract with WWE at Brock Lesnar WWE Crown Jewels Velasquez has won TKO against Lesnar since 2010, when he struck a wrestling powerhouse in the UFC 121 main event to capture the heavyweight title.
Bella Suzque made her professional wrestling debut earlier this year AAA Triple ManiaAfter a long statement on social media, he explained why he decided to retire from UFC and begin this new and exciting career.
Velasquez said on Monday “Thanks to the UFC, our family, friends and all our fans for the past 11 years. “Thanks to all my coaches, team members and agents. I'm really blessed to have a job that I do what I absolutely love. I wanted to be a fighter since I was a junior in college and began my journey of becoming a fighter with the goal of becoming a UFC heavyweight champion after graduating from college. There are very few people in this world who can say that I have accomplished what I have, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity and position of being a member of UFC. With official retirement from UFC, it's time to step into the next chapter.
A year ago, when I went to the first WWE show, I fell in love with the sports I watched and participated in as a child. From that moment on, I've crashed on everything related to professional wrestling. I've been training in other gyms, and after seeing more performances. (sic) I want to admit, but I'm honest, I'm eating, sleeping and breathing. Sign the contract and head to the next goal, the Universal Champion.
WWE Universe, thank you for your open arms. ”
Velasquez retires with his name and 14-3 professional record in mixed martial arts with two UFC world titles. The American Kickboxing Academy protege will be attending Lesnar at WWE Crown Jewel on October 31 at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.