| Name | Cain Velasquez (Men) |
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| Date of birth | Jul 28, 1982 (43 years old) |
| Weight class | Heavyweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Cain Velasquez – General Profile
Cain Velasquez is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the heavyweight division. He became widely recognized for his championship success in the UFC and his high-paced style within the heavyweight class.
MMA Career
Velasquez competed in the UFC, where he captured the UFC Heavyweight Championship and held the title on two occasions. He faced leading contenders of his era and was a central figure in the heavyweight division during his championship tenure.
His professional career was marked by bouts against elite opposition and periods of championship-level competition.
Fighting Style
He was known for combining high-level wrestling with relentless pace and effective boxing. His approach emphasized pressure, cardio uncommon for heavyweights, and sustained ground-and-pound once securing dominant positions.
Combat Sports Background
Velasquez competed as a collegiate wrestler before transitioning to mixed martial arts, developing a foundation that shaped his takedown and control-oriented strategy inside the cage.
Career Highlights
He won the UFC Heavyweight Championship and defended the title against top-ranked challengers, establishing himself as one of the leading heavyweights of his generation.
Legacy
Cain Velasquez is regarded as one of the most accomplished heavyweights in UFC history. His combination of endurance, wrestling, and striking influenced perceptions of athleticism and conditioning within the heavyweight division.
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 88.24% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Bobby Green King | 34-17 |
| Jack Della Maddalena | 18-3 |
| Lone'er Kavanagh | 10-1 |
| Anthony Hernandez Fluffy | 15-3 |
| Uros Medic The Doctor | 13-3 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Luis Sergio Melo Jr. Sergio Junior | 30-17 |
| Charon Spain Kid Cookies | 19-43 |
| Chris Saunders The SoCal Kid | 16-8 |
| Jaleel Willis The Realest | 16-5 |
| Mark Moleke Max The Body | 15-10 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Mingyang Zhang Mountain Tiger | 19-7 |
| Brock Lesnar | 5-3 |
| Demetrious Johnson Mighty Mouse | 25-4 |
| Diego Ferreira | 19-7 |
| Cody Gibson The Renegade | 21-12 |
| Alonzo Menifield Atomic | 17-6 |
| Jairzinho Rozenstruik Bigi Boy | 15-6 |
| Ode Osbourne The Jamaican Sensation | 13-10 |
| Dan Ige 50K | 19-11 |
| Khamzat Chimaev Borz | 15-0 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem The Demolition Man | 47-19 |
| Alexander Volkov Drago | 39-11 |
| Ben Rothwell | 39-14 |
| Josh Barnett The Warmaster | 35-8 |
| Andrei Arlovski The Pit Bull | 34-24 |