Cain Velasquez
United StatesLast 5Last fight: Loss vs Francis Ngannou · TKO · Feb 17, 2019
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CAREER SUMMARY
Cain Velasquez holds a professional MMA record of 14-3-0. Velasquez has won 14 fights: 12 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Velasquez lands 6.48 significant strikes per minute with 58% accuracy and averages 4.59 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 17, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.
Profile
- Height
- 6'1"185 cm
- Weight
- 240 lbs109 kg
- Reach
- 77"196 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Jul 28, 1982
- Age
- 44
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Salinas, United States
Career history
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Velasquez· Feb 17, 2019· Heavyweight· 14-3 vs 13-3TKOR1 · 0:26
- WINUFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 9, 2016· Heavyweight· 14-2 vs 18-4-1POTNTKOR1 · 4:57
- LOSSUFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· Jun 13, 2015· Heavyweight· 13-2 vs 20-5-1SUBR3 · 2:13
- WINUFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos III· Oct 19, 2013· Heavyweight· 13-1 vs 16-3TKOR5 · 3:09
- WINUFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2· May 25, 2013· Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 18-5TKOR1 · 1:21
- WINUFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II· Dec 30, 2012· Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 15-2UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· May 26, 2012· Heavyweight· 10-1 vs 16-4TKOR1 · 3:36
- LOSSUFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos· Nov 12, 2011· Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 14-1TKOR1 · 1:04
- WINUFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez· Oct 23, 2010· Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 5-2KOTNTKOR1 · 4:12
- WINUFC 110: Nogueira vs Velasquez· Feb 21, 2010· Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 32-6-1KOTNTKOR1 · 2:20
- WINvs Ben RothwellUFC 104: MACHIDA v SHOGUN· Oct 24, 2009· Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 28-7TKOR2 · 0:58
- WINvs Cheick KongoUFC 99: THE COMEBACK· Jun 13, 2009· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 14-5-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Denis StojnicUFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· Feb 7, 2009· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 5-2KOTNTKOR2 · 2:34
- WINvs Jake O'BrienUFC: Silva vs Irvin· Jul 19, 2008· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 10-2TKOR1 · 2:02
- WINvs Brad MorrisUFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 2· Apr 19, 2008· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 10-3TKOR1 · 2:10
- WINvs Jeremiah ConstantBodog Fight· Dec 16, 2006· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 4-1TKOR1 · 4:00
- WINvs Jesse FujarczykStrikeforce: Tank vs Buentello· Oct 6, 2006· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 3-2TKOR1 · 1:58
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- AKA (American Kickboxing Academy)
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Cain Velasquez sits in the top 25.
- #1 Most knockdowns in a round, Heavyweight3
- #2 Most takedowns landed, Heavyweight34
- #3 Most knockouts, Heavyweight10
- #4 Most control time, Heavyweight1h 7m
- #4 Most knockdowns, Heavyweight10
- #5 Most total strikes landed, Heavyweight1,465
- #10 Longest fights, Heavyweight25:00
- #11 Most significant strikes landed, Heavyweight719
- #2 Best striking differential, Heavyweight4.08
- #3 Most knockdowns in a fight, Heavyweight3
- #3 Most takedowns in a fight, Heavyweight11
- #4 Highest share of control time, Heavyweight60.4%
- #4 Most control time in a fight, Heavyweight17:23
- #4 Best striking differential, all divisions4.08
- #4 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Heavyweight4.6
- #4 Most title fight wins, Heavyweight4
Bonus résumé
Cain Velasquez has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
- ★ POTNvs Travis Browne · UFC 200: Tate vs NunesJul 9, 2016
- ★ KOTNvs Brock Lesnar · UFC 121: Lesnar vs VelasquezOct 23, 2010
- ★ KOTNvs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira · UFC 110: Nogueira vs VelasquezFeb 21, 2010
- ★ KOTNvs Denis Stojnic · UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs StephensFeb 7, 2009
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 3 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Cain Velasquez earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Cain Velasquez's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- Champion Heavyweight
- First ranked
- Feb 4, 2013
- Times ranked
- 223
Men's Pound-for-Pound
Heavyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1686▼21
- Peak
- 2018Oct 19, 2013
- Rated fights
- 17
Frequently asked questions
When does Cain Velasquez fight next?
Cain Velasquez has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Cain Velasquez's record?
Cain Velasquez's professional MMA record is 14-3-0.
Who is Cain Velasquez fighting next?
Cain Velasquez's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Cain Velasquez fight last?
Cain Velasquez most recently fought Francis Ngannou at UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Velasquez on Sunday, February 17, 2019, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Cain Velasquez fight in?
Cain Velasquez fights at Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Cain Velasquez have?
Cain Velasquez has 12 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Cain Velasquez won?
Cain Velasquez has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Performance of the Night, 3× KO of the Night.
How tall is Cain Velasquez?
Cain Velasquez is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.
How much does Cain Velasquez weigh?
Cain Velasquez weighs 240 lbs (109 kg).
What is Cain Velasquez's reach?
Cain Velasquez has a reach of 77" (196 cm).
How old is Cain Velasquez?
Cain Velasquez is 44 years old (born Jul 28, 1982).
Where is Cain Velasquez from?
Cain Velasquez is from the United States.
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