Could Gilbert Yvel fight Cain Velasquez at UFC 104?

by Zak Woods on Aug 20, 2009 1:44 PM EDT in Rumors Comment 10 comments

"I am coming for you Cain!" photo via Esther Lin

The news that Shane Carwin is off of the UFC 104 card and will fight Brock Lesnar now leaves us pondering the fate of Carwin's would be opponent, Cain Velasquez.

Will Cain remain on the UFC 104 card or will he have to wait on the sidelines?

MMA Fanhouse reported that Velasquez will stay on the card though Fighter's Only reported him as next in line for a title shot. Some would interpret this as Cain being off the 104 card.

If Cain is to remain on the UFC 104 card then it remains to be seen who his next opponent will be. One possible fighter is Gilbert Yvel.

Recently, MMA Weekly mentioned that Yvel's contract from Affliction transferred to the UFC since the promotion died and entered into a partnership with the UFC. Neither Zuffa nor Yvel have made an official comment regarding his current contractual status.

Now the UFC needs a heavyweight opponent for Velasquez and Yvel could fit the bill.

With the possibility Gilbert being a UFC employee that further restricts the available talent pool for Strikeforce who needs heavyweights and light heavyweights to fill their divisions. Yvel is listed at 225lbs. and could potentially drop to 205lbs.

If both reports are correct then Yvel could be an ideal opponent that should challenge Velasquez without Cain being in danger os losing the bout and his status as future number one contender.

[Update: Note by Zak Woods, 08/20/09 3:42 PM EDT ]

Ben Rothwell has agreed to terms to fight Cain velasquez at UFC 104.

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forgot that Gonzaga is a possibility too…

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by Zak Woods on Aug 20, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nah GG cant fight he is fight chris the new comer and GG just lost to carwin Yvel or even buentello vs cain would be great

by Silverobot on Aug 20, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

it was just a passing thought that came to mind

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by Zak Woods on Aug 20, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Velasquez might want to keep his hands up this time. And Yvel might want to work tireless on takedown defense. If not, we’ve go Velasquez/Kongo 2 only with more tattoos.

by Steve W on Aug 20, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

sry to reply again but i think winner should face nog/randy winner gets title shot

by Silverobot on Aug 20, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

dont feel bad about multiple comments we appreciate it

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by Zak Woods on Aug 20, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol first ive seen someone say sorry for replies

by sonofapsycho on Aug 20, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

risky fight for cain. he better work on his stand up or hes getting knocked out pretty early.

yvel seems to be approving on the ground lately but cain can still wreck him on the ground much like josh did.

by sonofapsycho on Aug 20, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nope

Guess it’s going to be Ben Rothwell. Now who fight Chase Gromley??
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by MMAvalor on Aug 20, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice promotion for Big Ben. I would actually favor him in this fight. He’s got a real shot to rocket to the top of a very competitive heavyweight division.

by Steve W on Aug 20, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs