Cain Velasquez knew Islam Makhachev was special from early spars: ‘Where the f*ck did that come from?’

Cain Velasquez has been a UFC champion twice-over, and he recognized the same greatness when he first started training with Islam Makhachev. Makhachev has carved out his own indelible career, breaking the UFC record for most title defenses at 155 pounds and currently reigning as the promotion’s welterweight champion. He sports an incredible 29-1 record…