The Nevada Athletic Commission won’t allow Cain Velasquez to compete at Friday’s UFC 207 in Las Vegas. But Fabricio Werdum is willing to step inside the Octagon against any other heavyweight.
A day after the UFC officially announced that Velasquez won’t compete on Dec. 30, Werdum, who first heard the news through social media, told MMA Fighting that he’s waiting for a new opponent.
“We’re waiting. I’m on standby. If the UFC calls me, I’ll fight. I’m ready to fight,” Werdum said. “If the UFC says they have an opponent, I’ll fight. I’ll fight anyone, like I always did.