Cain Velasquez Rumored To Fight Mustafa Al-Turk At UFN16.

velasquez83c.jpgWhile only in the rumor stage, sources say that a fight between Cage Rage British Heavyweight Champ Mustafa Al-Turk and highly touted heavyweight Cain Velasquez will take place on December 10th as part of UFC 16: Fight for the Troops.

MMA fans have wondered when Velasquez would return to the ring and attempt to add to his two fight UFC win streak. Sporting a very high potential Velasquez will look to figure into the UFC heavyweight situation with another win in the Octagon. His opponent, Al-Turk has been been doing good things with Cage Rage, having won 6 of his last 7 and is considered a overall well-rounded fighter. Oddsmakers would look to favour Velasquez in this matchup due to his strong wrestling.

UFC Fight Night 16 has only two fights that are officially known, Josh Koscheck vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida and Mike Swick vs. Jonathan Goulet. Velazquez vs. Al Turk would likely make it to the televised(Spike) portion of the card. The MMA News will bring you more updates on UFC Fight Night 16 as they become available.




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