UFC 226: Cain Velasquez’s coach on why Cormier won’t fight happen, gives return update
The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix winner will challenge for heavyweight gold in the main event of UFC 226, where he'll look to end Stipe Miocic's imperious reign atop of the division.
Should the Louisiana native dethrone Miocic, he'll become only the second fighter in UFC history to hold two titles simultaneously, the first being former featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor.
Victory over Miocic would put Cormier in a difficult position as his team-mate and good friend Velasquez is still keen to reclaim the title, which he's held twice before.
The precarious situation has begged one question: Would Cormier and Velasquez fight one another?