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Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir to wrestle at AIGA event in November

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 10:18 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir to wrestle at AIGA event in November

Summary

Former UFC Heavyweight champions Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir are set to compete in a wrestling match at an AIGA Global event in California in November 2026. This matchup occurs over 14 years after their original fight fell through. Both fighters recently faced significant personal challenges: Velasquez spent time in prison related to a legal case and Mir underwent extensive spinal surgery. Despite their complicated circumstances, they participated in a recent face-off, although no specific details regarding the event have been confirmed yet.

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Key Details

•Velasquez and Mir to wrestle at AIGA in November 2026.
•The match comes over 14 years after their initial fight was canceled.
•Velasquez has been away from MMA due to legal issues since 2022.
•Mir underwent spinal surgery in early 2025, impacting his physical abilities.
•Exact date and venue details for the match have not been announced.

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10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Report: UFC legends Cain Velasquez, Frank Mir to wrestle at AIGA event in November

What they're saying

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Huh? Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight champions Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir are reportedly scheduled to finally collide more than 14 years after their original Octagon showdown fell apart. According to Red Corner MMA, Velasquez and Mir will compete in a wrestling match at an AIGA Global event in California sometime in Nov. 2026. […]
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