Former two-time undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez has inked a deal to link up with the new GFL (Global Fight League) promotion, serving in a management role for the company for a to-be-announced team.
Velasquez, a former undisputed heavyweight champion twice during his tenure with the UFC, is set to be joined by long-time American Kickboxing Academy head coach, Javier Mendez, with the veteran tactician set to serve as head coach of the team, as per a press release issued by GFL this Friday evening.
Velasquez, 42, has not competed in mixed martial arts competition since 2019, most recently headlining a UFC Fight Night Phoenix card against fellow former champion, Francis Ngannou, suffering a first round knockout loss in their headliner in Arizona.