Cain Velasquez has issued a statement regarding his retirement from the Ultimate Fighting Championship to transition to a professional wrestling career.
Last week, it was reported that the former heavyweight champion was retiring from MMA to sign with World Wrestling Entertainment. Velasquez addressed the move Monday on social media.
To the UFC, my family, friends, and all the fans, thank you for the past 11 years. Thank you to all my coaches, teammates and agents. I am so blessed to have been able to have a career doing something I absolutely love.