Cain Velasquez reportedly books first match since prison release against a fellow ex-UFC champion

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The former UFC heavyweight champion has not fought in any form since February 2019, when Velasquez was knocked out by Francis Ngannou just 26 seconds into their main event.

Since then, the 44-year-old has had a stint behind bars after being sentenced for a shooting in 2022. Having been handed a five-year prison sentence, minus time served, following a no contest plea to felony attempted murder, assault and weapons charges, Velasquez was released this past February.