Cain Velasquez addresses potential comeback after Rousey vs. Carano appearance: ‘The money has to make me want to do it’

Cain Velasquez, the former UFC heavyweight champion, addressed speculation about a potential fighting comeback following his appearance at the Ronda Rousey versus Gina Carano event. The 43-year-old veteran, who has been out of competition for over six years, has not fought since suffering a knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in 2019. After that defeat, Velasquez transitioned to professional wrestling and stepped away from MMA, citing injuries that had disrupted significant portions of his career. More recently, Velasquez served an nearly 11-month prison sentence following a no-contest plea related to attempted murder charges stemming from a 2018 car-chase incident. When asked about fighting again, Velasquez indicated that financial incentives would be the deciding factor, saying the money would need to be substantial enough to motivate him to return to the cage. Despite the time away and legal complications, Velasquez remains widely recognized as one of the most talented heavyweights in MMA history, making any potential comeback a significant storyline.