Published 16:37 IST, October 16th 2019

Cain Velasquez vs Brock Lesnar: UFC throwback fight ahead of Oct 31

Cain Velasquez and Brock Lesnar prepare for an epic encounter at the upcoming WWE Pay-Per-View Crown Jewel. Read on to find out more details about the event.

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Cain Velasquez shocked WWE Universe when he me an appearance on debut episode of SmackDown on Fox alongside Rey Mysterio and confronted Brock Lesnar in an explosive brawl. After a brief staredown, Cain took Lesnar down with his signature double-leg and hit him with ground-and-pound. Lesnar was crowned  WWE Champion by defeating Kofi Kingston in only ten seconds to become an eight-time World Champion. Watch Cain talk about his motive for coming to WWE.

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Cain Velasquez vs Brock Lesnar - Relive history as both fighters prepare for a showdown at WWE Crown Jewel.

 

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With Cain fully jumping into pro-wrestling scene after his lucrative deal with WWE, fans will w witness ar massive explosion between se two heavyweights who are scheduled to meet at upcoming WWE pay-per-view event. After fight was me official, WWE released a UFC-style pre-fight staredown between Lesnar and Velasquez.

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Here is buildup to fight

Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez have a bitter history which dates back to ir UFC encounter in 2010 when Cain Velasquez defeated n UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar in a lopsided fashion to claim championship. Brock Lesnar later returned to sport to compete against Mark Hunt in a one-fight deal and expressed interest in a potential rematch against Velaquez while dressing media in post-fight press conference. Rumours of rematch eventually subsided with Cain carrying on his MMA tre and Lesnar continuing with WWE. Fans are erly waiting to see if Brock Lesnar can defend title against Caini Velasquez at Crown Jewel.

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