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Cain Velasquez

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Cain Velasquez

Cain Ramírez Velásquez (born July 28, 1982) is an American former professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He is widely known for his time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he competed in the heavyweight division and became a two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion. In 2019, Velasquez retired from mixed martial arts. That same year, Velasquez embarked on a professional wrestling career, firstly working for the Mexican lucha libre promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide before moving to the American WWE promotion. In April 2020, he was released from his WWE contract due to budget cuts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2022, he was charged with attempted murder and additional gun assault charges after engaging in a car chase and allegedly shooting at a man who was alleged to have molested Velasquez's 4-year-old son, missing the man and hitting the man's stepfather instead. In March 2025, Velasquez was sentenced to five years in prison and four years of supervised probation.

Infobox

Born
Cain Ramírez Velásquez (1982-07-28) July 28, 1982 (age 43)Salinas, California, U.S.
Height
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight
241 lb (109 kg; 17 st 3 lb)
Division
Heavyweight
Reach
77 in (196 cm)
Fighting out of
San Jose, California, U.S.
Team
American Kickboxing Academy
Trainer
mw- Daniel Cormier (wrestling)Javier Mendez (kickboxing)Leandro Vieira (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)Joe Grosso (strength)Rosendo Sanchez (boxing)
Rank
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Leandro Vieira
Wrestling
NCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active
2006–2019 (MMA) 2019–2022 (professional wrestling)
Total
17
Wins
14
By knockout
2
By decision
2
Losses
3
By submission
1
University
Arizona State University
Spouse
Michelle Velasquez
Children
2
Notable school
Kofa High School
Collegiate Wrestling
Medal record Collegiate Wrestling Representing Iowa Central CC NJCAA Championships 2002 Rochester 285 lb Representing the Arizona State Sun Devils Pac-10 Championships 2005 San Luis Obispo 285 lb 2006 Fullerton 285 lb

Tables

· Pay-per-view bouts
1.
1.
No.
1.
Event
UFC 110
Fight
Nogueira vs. Velasquez
Date
February 21, 2010
Venue
Acer Arena
City
Sydney, Australia
PPV Buys
215,000
2.
2.
No.
2.
Event
UFC 121
Fight
Lesnar vs. Velasquez
Date
October 23, 2010
Venue
Honda Center
City
Anaheim, California, United States
PPV Buys
1,050,000
3.
3.
No.
3.
Event
UFC 155
Fight
dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2
Date
December 29, 2012
Venue
MGM Grand Garden Arena
City
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
PPV Buys
590,000
4.
4.
No.
4.
Event
UFC 160
Fight
Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2
Date
May 25, 2013
Venue
MGM Grand Garden Arena
City
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
PPV Buys
380,000
5.
5.
No.
5.
Event
UFC 166
Fight
Velasquez vs. dos Santos 3
Date
October 19, 2013
Venue
Toyota Center
City
Houston, Texas, United States
PPV Buys
330,000
6.
6.
No.
6.
Event
UFC 188
Fight
Velasquez vs. Werdum
Date
June 13, 2015
Venue
Arena Ciudad de México
City
Mexico City, Mexico
PPV Buys
300,000
No.
Event
Fight
Date
Venue
City
PPV Buys
1.
UFC 110
Nogueira vs. Velasquez
February 21, 2010
Acer Arena
Sydney, Australia
215,000
2.
UFC 121
Lesnar vs. Velasquez
October 23, 2010
Honda Center
Anaheim, California, United States
1,050,000
3.
UFC 155
dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2
December 29, 2012
MGM Grand Garden Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
590,000
4.
UFC 160
Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2
May 25, 2013
MGM Grand Garden Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
380,000
5.
UFC 166
Velasquez vs. dos Santos 3
October 19, 2013
Toyota Center
Houston, Texas, United States
330,000
6.
UFC 188
Velasquez vs. Werdum
June 13, 2015
Arena Ciudad de México
Mexico City, Mexico
300,000
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
17 matches
By knockout
14 wins
12
3 losses
2
By submission
By submission
17 matches
By submission
14 wins
0
3 losses
1
By decision
By decision
17 matches
By decision
14 wins
2
3 losses
0
17 matches
14 wins
3 losses
By knockout
12
2
By submission
0
1
By decision
2
0
· Mixed martial arts record
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
14–3
Opponent
Francis Ngannou
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez
Date
February 17, 2019
Round
1
Time
0:26
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–2
Opponent
Travis Browne
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 200
Date
July 9, 2016
Round
1
Time
4:57
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
13–2
Opponent
Fabrício Werdum
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC 188
Date
June 13, 2015
Round
3
Time
2:13
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Notes
Lost the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–1
Opponent
Junior dos Santos
Method
TKO (slam and punch)
Event
UFC 166
Date
October 19, 2013
Round
5
Time
3:09
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Notes
Defended the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–1
Opponent
Antônio Silva
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 160
Date
May 25, 2013
Round
1
Time
1:21
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Defended the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–1
Opponent
Junior dos Santos
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 155
Date
December 29, 2012
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Won the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–1
Opponent
Antônio Silva
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 146
Date
May 26, 2012
Round
1
Time
3:36
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
9–1
Opponent
Junior dos Santos
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos Santos
Date
November 12, 2011
Round
1
Time
1:04
Location
Anaheim, California, United States
Notes
Lost the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Brock Lesnar
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 121
Date
October 23, 2010
Round
1
Time
4:12
Location
Anaheim, California, United States
Notes
Won the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Knockout of the Night. Knockout of the Year.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC 110
Date
February 21, 2010
Round
1
Time
2:20
Location
Sydney, Australia
Notes
Knockout of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Ben Rothwell
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 104
Date
October 24, 2009
Round
2
Time
0:58
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Cheick Kongo
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 99
Date
June 13, 2009
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Cologne, Germany
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Denis Stojnić
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens
Date
February 7, 2009
Round
2
Time
2:34
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
Notes
Knockout of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Jake O'Brien
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin
Date
July 19, 2008
Round
1
Time
2:02
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Brad Morris
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 83
Date
April 19, 2008
Round
1
Time
2:10
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Jeremiah Constant
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
BodogFight: St. Petersburg
Date
December 16, 2006
Round
1
Time
4:00
Location
St. Petersburg, Russia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Jesse Fujarczyk
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello
Date
October 7, 2006
Round
1
Time
1:58
Location
Fresno, California, United States
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
14–3
Francis Ngannou
KO (punches)
UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez
February 17, 2019
1
0:26
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win
14–2
Travis Browne
TKO (punches)
UFC 200
July 9, 2016
1
4:57
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Performance of the Night.
Loss
13–2
Fabrício Werdum
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC 188
June 13, 2015
3
2:13
Mexico City, Mexico
Lost the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win
13–1
Junior dos Santos
TKO (slam and punch)
UFC 166
October 19, 2013
5
3:09
Houston, Texas, United States
Defended the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win
12–1
Antônio Silva
TKO (punches)
UFC 160
May 25, 2013
1
1:21
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Defended the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win
11–1
Junior dos Santos
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 155
December 29, 2012
5
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Won the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win
10–1
Antônio Silva
TKO (punches)
UFC 146
May 26, 2012
1
3:36
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
9–1
Junior dos Santos
KO (punches)
UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos Santos
November 12, 2011
1
1:04
Anaheim, California, United States
Lost the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win
9–0
Brock Lesnar
TKO (punches)
UFC 121
October 23, 2010
1
4:12
Anaheim, California, United States
Won the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Knockout of the Night. Knockout of the Year.
Win
8–0
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
KO (punches)
UFC 110
February 21, 2010
1
2:20
Sydney, Australia
Knockout of the Night.
Win
7–0
Ben Rothwell
TKO (punches)
UFC 104
October 24, 2009
2
0:58
Los Angeles, California, United States
Win
6–0
Cheick Kongo
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 99
June 13, 2009
3
5:00
Cologne, Germany
Win
5–0
Denis Stojnić
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens
February 7, 2009
2
2:34
Tampa, Florida, United States
Knockout of the Night.
Win
4–0
Jake O'Brien
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin
July 19, 2008
1
2:02
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
3–0
Brad Morris
TKO (punches)
UFC 83
April 19, 2008
1
2:10
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win
2–0
Jeremiah Constant
TKO (punches)
BodogFight: St. Petersburg
December 16, 2006
1
4:00
St. Petersburg, Russia
Win
1–0
Jesse Fujarczyk
TKO (punches)
Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello
October 7, 2006
1
1:58
Fresno, California, United States
· NCAA record
Res.
Res.
NCAA Championships Matches
Res.
NCAA Championships Matches
Record
NCAA Championships Matches
Opponent
NCAA Championships Matches
Score
NCAA Championships Matches
Date
NCAA Championships Matches
Event
2006 NCAA Championships 4th at HWT
2006 NCAA Championships 4th at HWT
NCAA Championships Matches
2006 NCAA Championships 4th at HWT
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
7–3
NCAA Championships Matches
Bode Ogunwole
NCAA Championships Matches
5–1
NCAA Championships Matches
March 18, 2006
NCAA Championships Matches
2006 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
6–3
NCAA Championships Matches
Cole Konrad
NCAA Championships Matches
2–2 TB
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
6–2
NCAA Championships Matches
Kirk Nail
NCAA Championships Matches
4–3
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
5–2
NCAA Championships Matches
Paul Weibel
NCAA Championships Matches
Fall
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
4–2
NCAA Championships Matches
Joel Edwards
NCAA Championships Matches
Fall
2005 NCAA Championships 5th at HWT
2005 NCAA Championships 5th at HWT
NCAA Championships Matches
2005 NCAA Championships 5th at HWT
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
3–2
NCAA Championships Matches
Greg Wagner
NCAA Championships Matches
1–4
NCAA Championships Matches
March 19, 2005
NCAA Championships Matches
2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Loss
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Championships Matches
3–1
NCAA Championships Matches
Cole Konrad
NCAA Championships Matches
2–6
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
3–0
NCAA Championships Matches
Matt Feast
NCAA Championships Matches
4–2
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
2–0
NCAA Championships Matches
Marc Allenmang
NCAA Championships Matches
Major 9–1
Win
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Championships Matches
1–0
NCAA Championships Matches
Payam Zarrinpour
NCAA Championships Matches
5–1
NCAA Championships Matches
Res.
Record
Opponent
Score
Date
Event
2006 NCAA Championships 4th at HWT
Win
7–3
Bode Ogunwole
5–1
March 18, 2006
2006 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Loss
6–3
Cole Konrad
2–2 TB
Win
6–2
Kirk Nail
4–3
Win
5–2
Paul Weibel
Fall
Win
4–2
Joel Edwards
Fall
2005 NCAA Championships 5th at HWT
Loss
3–2
Greg Wagner
1–4
March 19, 2005
2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Loss
3–1
Cole Konrad
2–6
Win
3–0
Matt Feast
4–2
Win
2–0
Marc Allenmang
Major 9–1
Win
1–0
Payam Zarrinpour
5–1
· External links
Preceded byBrock Lesnar
Preceded byBrock Lesnar
Achievements
Preceded byBrock Lesnar
Achievements
15th UFC Heavyweight Champion October 23, 2010 – November 12, 2011
Achievements
Succeeded byJunior dos Santos
Preceded byJunior dos Santos
Preceded byJunior dos Santos
Achievements
Preceded byJunior dos Santos
Achievements
17th UFC Heavyweight Champion December 29, 2012 – June 13, 2015
Achievements
Succeeded byFabrício Werdum
Achievements
Preceded byBrock Lesnar
15th UFC Heavyweight Champion October 23, 2010 – November 12, 2011
Succeeded byJunior dos Santos
Preceded byJunior dos Santos
17th UFC Heavyweight Champion December 29, 2012 – June 13, 2015
Succeeded byFabrício Werdum

References

  1. Sherdog
    https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Cain-Velasquez-19102
  2. Yahoo! Sports
    https://sports.yahoo.com/dm-cain101910.html
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    https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Cain-Velasquez-19102
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