Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez signs with Global Fight League as team manager [Video]

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has signed with the Global Fight League.

The new team-based combat league was unveiled late last year. Founded by Darren Owen, the Global Fight League will have several teams based around the globe. Talent attached to the organization includes names such as Tyron Woodley, Luke Rockhold, Wanderlei Silva, and Anthony Pettis.

Earlier today, the GFL issued a press release detailing several new signings. There, they announced a handful of ex-UFC stars had joined the brand, including Paige VanZant and Cynthia Calvillo. Former Bellator women’s featherweight champion Julia Budd signed with the company, as did former Invicta titleholder Tonya Evinger.

However, the press release also announced the signing of ex-UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez as a head coach. The 42-year-old hasn’t competed since a first-round knockout loss to Francis Ngannou in early 2019. Afterward, the wrestler announced plans to retire from MMA and pursue a career in professional wrestling.

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