PHOENIX – After two-and-a-half years, Cain Velasquez is finally ready to step back in the cage.

Velasquez (14-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC), the former UFC heavyweight champion, meets Francis Ngannou (12-3 MMA, 7-2 UFC) in the main event of UFC on ESPN 1, which takes place Sunday at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix. The event airs on ESPN following early prelims on ESPN+.

Today, Velasquez addressed the media at an open workout session at the host venue. Check out the full video above, and his open workout session below.

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