Fighter

Cain Velasquez

14-3-0★ 4bonuses United States

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Cain Velasquez holds a professional MMA record of 14-3-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 17 bouts on record. Cain 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, Cain Velasquez lands 6.37 significant strikes per minute with 57% accuracy and averages 5.13 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 18, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 240 lbs109 kg
Reach: 77"196 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1982-07-28
Age: 44
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Salinas, United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)

Takedown Machine

99 · best in division

Punch power98

Kick power49

Punch speed72

Kick speed49

Accuracy79

Takedowns99

Ground striking99

Submissions67

Chin92

Body strength94

Cardio75

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 14-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed6.37per min

57% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.33per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed5.13per 15 min

45% success

Takedowns stuffed85%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Cain Velasquez has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ POTN ×1★ KOTN ×3

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.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Cain Velasquez earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Francis Ngannou
UFCUFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Velasquez· Feb 18, 2019· Heavyweight· 14-2 vs 12-3
TKO
R1 · 0:26
WIN
vs Travis Browne
UFCUFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 10, 2016· Heavyweight· 13-2 vs 18-3-1
TKO
R1 · 4:57
POTN
LOSS
vs Fabricio WerdumTitle bout
UFCUFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· Jun 13, 2015· Heavyweight· 13-1 vs 19-5-1
SUB
R3 · 2:13
WIN
vs Junior Dos Santos×4Title bout · Title win #4
UFCUFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos III· Oct 19, 2013· Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 16-2
TKO
R5 · 3:09
WIN
vs Antonio Silva×3Title bout · Title win #3
UFCUFC 160: Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2· May 25, 2013· Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 18-4
TKO
R1 · 1:21
WIN
vs Junior Dos Santos×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFCUFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez II· Dec 30, 2012· Heavyweight· 10-1 vs 15-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Antonio Silva
UFCUFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· May 26, 2012· Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 16-3
TKO
R1 · 3:36
LOSS
vs Junior Dos SantosTitle bout
UFCUFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos· Nov 12, 2011· Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 13-1
TKO
R1 · 1:04
WIN
vs Brock Lesnar×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCUFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez· Oct 23, 2010· Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 5-1
TKO
R1 · 4:12
KOTN
WIN
vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
UFCUFC 110: NOGUEIRA vs VELASQUEZ· Feb 20, 2010· Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 32-5-1
TKO
R1 · 2:20
KOTN
WIN
vs Ben Rothwell
UFCUFC 104: MACHIDA v SHOGUN· Oct 24, 2009· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 28-6
TKO
R2 · 0:58
WIN
vs Cheick Kongo
UFCUFC 99: THE COMEBACK· Jun 13, 2009· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 14-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Denis Stojnic
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· Feb 7, 2009· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 5-1
TKO
R2 · 2:34
KOTN
WIN
vs Jake O'Brien
UFCUFC: Silva vs Irvin· Jul 19, 2008· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 10-1
TKO
R1 · 2:02
WIN
vs Brad Morris
UFCUFC 83: SERRA vs ST-PIERRE 2· Apr 19, 2008· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 10-2
TKO
R1 · 2:10
WIN
vs Jeremiah Constant
Bodog Fight· Dec 16, 2006· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 4-0
TKO
R1 · 4:00
WIN
vs Jesse Fujarczyk
Strikeforce· Oct 7, 2006· Heavyweight· 0-0 vs 3-1
TKO
R1 · 1:58

Career history data via Tapology.

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

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1684▼21
Peak: 2014Oct 19, 2013
Rated fights: 17

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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 Monday, February 18, 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 United States.

CAREER SUMMARY