To the surprise of no one, UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is planning to return from the shoulder injury that has sidelined him since his Oct 19. title defense against Junior Dos Santos, at the UFC's debut in Mexico City in November.
"I’m towards the end of my rehab right now, more so trying to get that strength back. Still can’t train yet, but hopefully the doctor will clear me soon," Velasquez told reporters at a media session prior to UFC 171. "I think November sounds good. I think with rehab and everything else that would give me time to get ready."
Dana White has said in the past that the promotion would not venture into Mexico without Velasquez, whose father was born and raised there.
"[We] won’t go without him. As soon as he’s ready, we’ll do it. We’re ready as soon as he’s ready," said White in January. "We can go to Ireland without Conor McGregor, but going into Mexico without Cain would be silly.”
