Cain Velasquez, a renowned American mixed martial artist, has made a significant impact in the sports world. His illustrious career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has seen him achieve great success, including a stint as the UFC Heavyweight Champion.
Velasquez's impressive resume boasts victories over formidable opponents such as Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos. By the end of 2017, he had risen to the #3 spot in UFC's official rankings, a testament to his skill and dedication.
Born to Mexican immigrant Efrain Velasquez and U.S. citizen Isabel, Cain is one of three children. He made his professional fighting debut in October 2006, and his journey in the UFC began with a title match against Brock Lesnar in October 2010 at UFC 121. Velasquez emerged victorious, defeating Lesnar via Technical Knock-Out (TKO) in just 4:12 of the first round.
However, his title reign was short-lived, as he later lost the championship to Junior dos Santos at UFC on Fox in November 2011. The two fighters met again in a title rematch held at UFC 155 in December 2012, with dos Santos retaining his title.
Throughout his career, Velasquez has fought a total of sixteen times, winning fourteen of those matches. His impressive record and fighting skills have earned him a reputation as one of the top heavyweights in the UFC.
In addition to his success in the octagon, Velasquez has also pursued a career in film. He made his acting debut in the crime drama Term Life (2016),starring alongside Vince Vaughn, Hailee Steinfeld, and the late Bill Paxton. He quickly followed up with an appearance in the action drama Kickboxer: Vengeance (2016).
In 2017, Velasquez appeared in the action-comedy Green Ghost and the Masters of the Stone, which was released in 2021. With his impressive fighting record and burgeoning acting career, Cain Velasquez is a name to watch in both the world of mixed martial arts and Hollywood.
