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Joe Rogan laments failed fight between Cain Velasquez, Fedor Emelianenko: ‘That’s my biggest regret’

Veteran UFC color-commentator, Joe Rogan has claimed the biggest fight he laments the promotion failed to book was a long-speculated title fight between Cain Velasquez, and former Pride FC icon, Fedor Emelianenko in years gone by.

Velasquez, a former two-time heavyweight champion in the promotion, was long-linked with a host of eye-catching super fights during his tenure atop the promotion’s division.

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Namely, the Salinas native made good on a clash with former WWE star, Brock Lesnar, winning via first round knockout.