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((short description|American mixed martial arts fighter and professional wrestler))
((Use mdy dates|date=January 2019))
((Infobox martial artist
| name            = Cain Velasquez
| image           = Cain Velasquez.jpg
| image_size      = 
| caption         = Velasquez in 2010
| birth_name      = Cain Ramírez Velásquez 
| nationality     = 
| birth_date      = ((Birth date and age|1982|07|28))
| birth_place     = [[Salinas, California]], U.S.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Cain-Velasquez-19102|title=Cain Velasquez MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog))</ref>
| residence       = 
| height          = 6 ft 1 in 
| weight_lb       = 241
| weight_class    = [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]]
| reach           = 77 in
| stance          =
| fighting_out_of = [[San Jose, California]], U.S.
| team            = [[American Kickboxing Academy]]<ref>((cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/dm-cain101910.html|title=Is Velasquez aka the next champion?|date=October 20, 2010|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]))</ref>
| trainer         = ((unbulleted list|[[Daniel Cormier]] (wrestling)|[[Javier Mendez (mixed martial arts trainer)|Javier Mendez]] (kickboxing)|[[Leandro Vieira]] (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)|Joe Grosso (strength)|Rosendo Sanchez (boxing)))
| rank            = Black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] under [[Leandro Vieira]]<ref>((cite news|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2013/10/4/4800300/ufc-166-cain-velasquez-awarded-black-belt-in-jiu-jitsu-mma|title=UFC 166: Cain Velasquez awarded black belt in jiu-jitsu prior to Junior dos Santos title fight in Houston|publisher=MMAmania.com|author=Adam Guillen Jr.|date=October 4, 2013))</ref>
| wrestling       = [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[NCAA Division I|Division I]] [[Collegiate wrestling|Wrestling]]<ref>((cite news|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/5/24/4360816/ufc-160-coach-mikes-fact-grinder-cain-velasquez-wrestling-ASU-cole-konrad-freestyle-greco|title=UFC 160 - Coach Mike's Fact Grinder: Cain Velasquez|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Coach Mike R|date=May 24, 2013))</ref>
| years_active    = 2006–2019 (MMA) <br> 2019–2022 (professional wrestling) 
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| occupation      = 
| university      = [[Arizona State University]]
| spouse          = Michelle Velasquez
| children        = 2
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((MedalCompetition|Pac-10 Championships))
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((MedalSilver|2006 Fullerton|285 lbs))
| show-medals    = yes
))

'''Cain Ramírez Velásquez'''<ref>((cite web |title=Player Bio: Cain Velasquez|url=http://www.thesundevils.com/sports/m-wrestl/mtt/velasquez_cain00.html|work=TheSunDevils.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024233155/http://www.thesundevils.com/sports/m-wrestl/mtt/velasquez_cain00.html|archive-date=October 24, 2012 ))</ref> (born July 28, 1982)<ref>((cite web |title=Cain Velasquez MMA Stats |url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Cain-Velasquez-19102 |publisher=Sherdog |access-date=25 March 2023))</ref> is an American [[professional wrestler]] and retired [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]],<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/27822250|title=Cain Velasquez signs multiyear deal with WWE; Tyson Fury also to appear|date=October 11, 2019|access-date=October 11, 2019))</ref> currently appearing for [[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide]] (AAA). He is widely known for his time in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]], where he competed in the [[Heavyweight (MMA)|heavyweight]] division and became a two-time [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]].<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Weight_Class/Heavyweight |title=Heavyweight &#124; UFC ® - Weight Class Index |publisher=UFC.com|access-date=August 12, 2014))</ref> 

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 AAA 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]].<ref name=":1">((Cite web |last=Penn |first=Matt |date=2020-04-28 |title=Cain Velasquez 'released' by WWE as Vince McMahon continues coronavirus budget cuts |url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/wwe/1274984/WWE-news-cain-velasquez-released-coronavirus-vince-mcmahon |access-date=2022-03-10 |website=Express.co.uk |language=en))</ref> 

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 father instead.<ref name=":0" />

==Early life and education==
Caín Velasquez was born in [[Salinas, California]], to Efraín and Isabel Velasquez. Efraín had moved to the U.S. from [[Sonora]],<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.ufcespanol.com/news/brown-pride-la-historia-de-cain-velasquez|title = Brown Pride: La Historia de Caín Velásquez &#124; UFC|date = September 14, 2018))</ref> [[Mexico]] as an illegal immigrant,<ref>((cite news | url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/07/cain-velasquez-dos-santos-_n_1081102.html | access-date=December 30, 2012 | date=November 9, 2011 | title=Mexican-American UFC Champion Inspired By Immigrant Father | first=Omar | last=Porcayo | work=Huffington Post))</ref> where he met American-born Isabel. They started a relationship and later married, which allowed Efraín to attain [[Citizenship in the United States|U.S. citizenship]].<ref>((cite web |url=http://www.lowkick.com/UFC/Cain-Velasquez-Like-Father-Like-Son-9108 |title=Cain Velasquez: Like Father, Like Son |access-date=October 3, 2010 |publisher=LOWKICK.com |date=October 3, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100901232243/http://www.lowkick.com/UFC/Cain-Velasquez-Like-Father-Like-Son-9108 |archive-date=September 1, 2010 |url-status=dead ))</ref> The Velasquez family had three children: Efraín Jr., Adela and Caín.

Velasquez was raised in [[Yuma, Arizona]].<ref name="BIO">((cite web|url=http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-wrestl/mtt/velasquez_cain00.html|title=Cain Velasquez Player Bio|access-date=July 6, 2010|publisher=THESUNDEVILS.CSTV.com|date=July 6, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612165305/http://thesundevils.cstv.com/sports/m-wrestl/mtt/velasquez_cain00.html|archive-date=June 12, 2010|url-status=dead))</ref> He graduated from [[Kofa High School]] where, in four years of wrestling, he compiled a record of 110–10 and won the 5A Arizona Wrestling Championship twice. Velasquez also played [[High school football|American football]] for three years. As a senior, he served as captain of both his wrestling and football teams. As a football player, he played linebacker.<ref name=BIO/>

After high school, he attended [[Iowa Central Community College]], wrestling for one season (2001–02) and winning the [[NJCAA]] National Championship in the heavyweight (285&nbsp;lb limit) division.<ref>((cite web |url=http://www.njcaa.org/sports_nationalchampionship.cfm?sid=40&divid=0&slid=22&seasonselect=123 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501020016/http://www.njcaa.org/sports_nationalchampionship.cfm?sid=40&divid=0&slid=22&seasonselect=123 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 1, 2012 |title=Sports &#124; Men's Wrestling &#124; Home |publisher=NJCAA |date=February 15, 2002 |access-date=August 12, 2014 ))</ref> Afterwards, Velasquez transferred to [[Arizona State University]]. He wrestled for the [[Arizona State Sun Devils|Sun Devils]] for three seasons and compiled a record of 86–17, placing 5th in the country in 2005, and 4th in 2006. While at ASU earning All-American status twice, Velasquez wrestled alongside future UFC fighters [[Ryan Bader]] and [[C.B. Dollaway]].<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.wrestlinghalloffame.org/wrestlers.php?wrestler=12087|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100706122518/http://www.wrestlinghalloffame.org/wrestlers.php?wrestler=12087|archive-date=July 6, 2010|title=Cain Velasquez|access-date=October 3, 2010|publisher=Wrestling Hall of Fame|date=October 3, 2010))</ref> He graduated from ASU in 2006, earning a bachelor's degree in [[interdisciplinary studies]].<ref>[https://asunow.asu.edu/content/former-asu-wrestling-all-american-cain-velasquez-now-ufc-champion Former ASU wrestling All-American Cain Velasquez now UFC Champion]. ASU Now, Arizona State University. October 26, 2010.</ref>

==Mixed martial arts career==

===Early career===
Velasquez began his mixed martial arts career right after college, joining [[American Kickboxing Academy]]. Velasquez is a brown belt in Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu under Dave Camarillo,<ref>((cite news|last=Richardson|first=Andrew|title=UFC 160 complete fighter breakdown, Cain Velasquez edition|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2013/5/23/4353700/ufc-160-complete-fighter-breakdown-cain-velasquez-strengths-weaknesses-mma|access-date=October 4, 2013|newspaper=MMAMania.com|date=May 23, 2013))</ref> a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Leandro Vieira, and an NCAA Division I Wrestler.<ref>((cite web|last=Fontanez|first=Erik|title=Video: UFC champ Cain Velasquez gets his BJJ black belt|url=http://www.graciemag.com/2013/10/video-ufc-champ-cain-velasquez-gets-his-bjj-black-belt/|work=GracieMag.com|date=October 3, 2013|access-date=October 4, 2013|archive-date=October 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003232907/http://www.graciemag.com/2013/10/video-ufc-champ-cain-velasquez-gets-his-bjj-black-belt/|url-status=dead))</ref>

Velasquez made his MMA debut on October 7, 2006, against Jesse Fujarczyk at [[Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello]], he won by TKO in the first round. Velasquez faced then-undefeated Jeremiah Constant at BodogFight: St. Petersburg, winning via TKO in the first round.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Bodog-Fight-Clash-of-the-Nations-4864|title=Bodog Fight – Clash of the Nations))</ref>

Velasquez made his UFC debut against Brad Morris at [[UFC 83]] and won by TKO in the first round.

In his next fight, Velasquez defeated [[Jake O'Brien (fighter)|Jake O'Brien]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin|UFC Fight Night 14]] via TKO in round one.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.spike.com/blog/cain-velasquez-vs/66706|title=Cain Velasquez vs. Jake O'Brien|access-date=October 3, 2010|publisher=SPIKE.com|date=July 19, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101028133132/http://www.spike.com/blog/cain-velasquez-vs/66706|archive-date=October 28, 2010|url-status=dead))</ref>

Velasquez then faced Denis Stojnić at [[UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens|UFC Fight Night 17]]. Velasquez won by TKO in the second round and was awarded 'Knockout of the Night'' honors for his performance.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.mmacrunch.com/ufc-fight-night-17-as-expected-cain-velasquez-beats-denis-stojnic|title=UFC Fight Night 17: As expected Cain Velasquez beats Denis Stojnic|access-date=October 3, 2010|publisher=MMACRUNCH.com|date=February 8, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101005011540/http://www.mmacrunch.com/ufc-fight-night-17-as-expected-cain-velasquez-beats-denis-stojnic/|archive-date=October 5, 2010|url-status=dead))</ref>

Velasquez's next fight was at [[UFC 99]] against former kickboxer and heavyweight contender [[Cheick Kongo]]. Velasquez was once again dominant, landing 251 strikes and winning the bout by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 30–27).<ref>((cite web|url=http://urdirt.com/2009/06/16/cheick-kongo-got-hit-in-the-head-251-times-by-cain-velasquez-at-ufc-99|title=Cheick Kongo got hit in the head 251 times by Cain Velasquez at UFC 99|access-date=October 3, 2010|publisher=URDIRT.com|date=June 16, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113092309/http://urdirt.com/2009/06/16/cheick-kongo-got-hit-in-the-head-251-times-by-cain-velasquez-at-ufc-99/|archive-date=November 13, 2010|url-status=dead))</ref>

His next opponent was expected to be [[Shane Carwin]]<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Carwin-Velazquez-Likely-for-UFC-104-18288|title=Carwin-Velazquez Likely for UFC 104|last=Savage|first=Greg|access-date=July 2, 2011|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=July 1, 2009))</ref> with the winner likely challenging for the [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]] held by [[Brock Lesnar]].
However, that bout was scrapped<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2009/08/20/shane-carwin-vs-brock-lesnar-official-for-ufc-106|title=Shane Carwin vs. Cain Velasquez Off; Carwin to Challenge Lesnar for UFC Title|last=Helwani|first=Ariel|publisher=MMAFighting.com|date=August 20, 2009|access-date=July 2, 2011))</ref> and Velasquez was instead told he would be fighting UFC newcomer [[Ben Rothwell]] at [[UFC 104]].<ref>((cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=4577065|title=Rothwell fight a blessing for Velasquez|last=McNeil|first=Franklin|publisher=ESPN.Go.com|date=October 22, 2009|access-date=July 2, 2011))</ref><ref>((cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/15923/cain-velasquez-vs-ben-rothwell-set-for-heavyweight-contest-at-ufc-104-in-los-angeles.mma|title=Cain Velasquez and Ben Rothwell set for heavyweight contest at UFC 104 in Los Angeles|last=Morgan|first=John|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|date=August 20, 2009|access-date=July 2, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714221421/http://mmajunkie.com/news/15923/cain-velasquez-vs-ben-rothwell-set-for-heavyweight-contest-at-ufc-104-in-los-angeles.mma|archive-date=July 14, 2012|url-status=dead))</ref> He defeated Rothwell by second-round TKO.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/oct/25/cain-velasquez-impressive-win-may-still-have-wait-|title=Cain Velasquez impressive in win, may still have to wait for title shot|last=Okamoto|first=Brett|access-date=July 2, 2011|publisher=LasVegasSun.com|date=October 25, 2009))</ref>

Velasquez faced former [[Pride Heavyweight Championship|Pride Heavyweight Champion]] and former Interim [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]] on February 20, 2010, at [[UFC 110]].<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Velasquez-Stops-Nogueira-at-UFC-110-22785|title=Velasquez Stops Nogueira at UFC 110|last=Knapp|first=Brian|date=February 20, 2010|access-date=July 2, 2011|publisher=Sherdog.com))</ref> Going into the fight, some commentators predicted that Nogueira would take the victory due to a supposed lack of striking power for Velasquez.<ref name="UFC110MMAJ">((cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18024/ufc-110-main-card-recap-velasquez-stuns-nogueira-in-first-silva-returns-to-win-column.mma|title=UFC 110 main card recap: Velasquez stuns Nogueira in first, Silva returns to win column|access-date=October 3, 2010|publisher=MMAJUNKIE.com|date=February 21, 2010|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716201022/http://mmajunkie.com/news/18024/ufc-110-main-card-recap-velasquez-stuns-nogueira-in-first-silva-returns-to-win-column.mma|archive-date=July 16, 2012|url-status=dead))</ref> Velasquez defeated Nogueira via first-round KO, earning ''Knockout of the Night'' honors.<ref name="UFC110MMAJ"/>

===UFC Heavyweight Champion===
With his victory over Nogueira, Velasquez earned a [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]] fight with then-champion [[Brock Lesnar]] at [[UFC 121]]. UFC brought back ''[[UFC Primetime]]'' to promote Lesnar vs. Velasquez.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/8/25/1650475/via-sportsnation-chat-w-dana|title=Brock Lesnar, Cain Velasquez UFC Primtime|publisher=MMAFighting.com|date=August 26, 2010|access-date=August 27, 2010|archive-date=August 28, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100828104050/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/8/25/1650475/via-sportsnation-chat-w-dana|url-status=dead))</ref> Velasquez defeated Lesnar via TKO in the first round, earning ''Knockout of the Night'' honors.

Velasquez suffered a torn [[rotator cuff]] in his right shoulder during his fight with Lesnar and was expected to be side-lined for at least six to eight months.<ref>((cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21892/trainer-ufc-champ-velasquez-out-a-minimum-of-6-8-months-with-torn-rotator-cuff.mma|title=Trainer: UFC champ Velasquez out a minimum of 6–8 months with torn rotator cuff|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|date=December 29, 2010|access-date=December 30, 2010|archive-date=May 24, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120524231751/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21892/trainer-ufc-champ-velasquez-out-a-minimum-of-6-8-months-with-torn-rotator-cuff.mma|url-status=dead))</ref> Surgery on the shoulder was successful and Velasquez planned to return as early as Fall 2011.<ref>((cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/22122/injured-ufc-champ-cain-velasquez-already-back-in-the-gym-return-date-tbd.mma|title=Injured UFC champ Cain Velasquez already back in the gym, return date TBD|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|date=January 17, 2011|access-date=January 17, 2011|archive-date=January 20, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110120170001/http://mmajunkie.com/news/22122/injured-ufc-champ-cain-velasquez-already-back-in-the-gym-return-date-tbd.mma|url-status=dead))</ref>

Velasquez was expected to make his first title defense against [[Junior dos Santos]], with a target date of November 19, 2011, at [[UFC 139]],<ref>((cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/06/ufc-adds-more-muscle-to-fall-schedule-with-jon-jones-rampage-fight.html?dlvrit=53320|title=UFC flexes strong fall schedule with Velasquez defense|publisher=latimes.com.com|date=June 16, 2011))</ref> but the fight was later moved to November 12, 2011, to headline the first [[UFC on Fox 1]] event.<ref>((cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/25064/xx-vs-xx-headlines-ufcs-debut-on-fox.mma|title=Cain Velasquez vs. Junior Dos Santos headlines UFC's debut on FOX|work=mmajunkie.com|date=September 2, 2011|access-date=September 2, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317042333/http://mmajunkie.com/news/25064/xx-vs-xx-headlines-ufcs-debut-on-fox.mma|archive-date=March 17, 2012|url-status=dead))</ref> Velasquez lost via KO (punches) at 1 minute and 4 seconds of the first round.<ref>((cite web |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/UFC-on-FOX-main-event-111211 |title=Dos Santos stuns Velasquez for UFC title |last=Perez |first=A.J. |work=FoxSports.com |date=November 13, 2011 |access-date=March 30, 2012))</ref> It was later revealed that Dos Santos had a minor knee injury (a [[torn meniscus]]) and took an injection of cortisone into the knee before the fight. This was followed by the revelation that Velasquez had reinjured his [[rotator cuff]] approximately a week before the fight. Junior dos Santos had knee surgery following the fight.<ref>((cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26074/new-ufc-champ-junior-dos-santos-fought-with-torn-meniscus-at-ufc-on-fox.mma |title=New UFC champ Junior Dos Santos fought with torn meniscus at UFC on FOX |last1=Morgan |first1=John |last2=Marrocco |first2=Steven |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=November 13, 2011 |access-date=March 29, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120526004408/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26074/new-ufc-champ-junior-dos-santos-fought-with-torn-meniscus-at-ufc-on-fox.mma |archive-date=May 26, 2012 |url-status=dead ))</ref>

Velasquez was originally set to fight [[Frank Mir]] on May 26, 2012, at [[UFC 146]].<ref>((cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27762/cain-velasquez-vs-frank-mir-title-eliminator-added-to-ufc-146.mma|title=Cain Velasquez vs. Frank Mir title-eliminator added to UFC 146|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=March 7, 2012|access-date=March 7, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309072530/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27762/cain-velasquez-vs-frank-mir-title-eliminator-added-to-ufc-146.mma|archive-date=March 9, 2012|url-status=dead))</ref> However, Mir was moved up to face Junior dos Santos after [[Alistair Overeem]] was suspended for elevated testosterone levels. Velasquez instead faced [[Antônio Silva (fighter)|Antônio Silva]].<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/4/22/2967443/ufc-146-cain-velasquez-vs-antonio-silva-booked-for-may-26-in-las-vegas|title=UFC 146: Cain Velasquez vs Antonio Silva booked for May 26 in Las Vegas|work=mmamania.com|date=April 22, 2012|access-date=April 22, 2012))</ref> Velasquez defeated Silva via first-round TKO, in a fight that saw Silva bleed profusely from his forehead. After the fight, Dana White strongly hinted that Velasquez would be the next fighter to challenge for the UFC Heavyweight Championship. It is widely thought that White made the decision to have the rematch with Dos Santos at such an unexpected time as both fighters were injured going into their first fight.<ref>((cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28923/with-ufc-146-wins-junior-dos-santos-vs-cain-velasquez-ii-on-tap.mma|title=With UFC 146 wins, Junior Dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez II on tap|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 27, 2012|access-date=May 27, 2012|archive-date=May 29, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529124534/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28923/with-ufc-146-wins-junior-dos-santos-vs-cain-velasquez-ii-on-tap.mma|url-status=dead))</ref>

A rematch with dos Santos was expected to take place on September 22, 2012, at [[UFC 152]].<ref>((cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29128/junior-dos-santos-vs-cain-velasquez-ii-targeted-for-ufc-152-headliner.mma|title=Junior Dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez II targeted for UFC 152 headliner|work=mmajunkie.com|date=June 9, 2012|access-date=June 9, 2012|archive-date=November 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109075242/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29128/junior-dos-santos-vs-cain-velasquez-ii-targeted-for-ufc-152-headliner.mma|url-status=dead))</ref> However, the date for the rematch was later set for [[UFC 155]].<ref>((cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/58574/dos-santos-velasquez-by-the-numbers|title=Dos Santos-Velasquez by the numbers|work=espn.go.com|date=December 26, 2012))</ref> In the rematch, Velasquez defeated Dos Santos in a dominant performance<ref>((cite news|last=Knapp|first=Brian|title=Cain Velasquez Bludgeons Junior dos Santos, Reclaims Heavyweight Crown at UFC 155|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Cain-Velasquez-Bludgeons-Junior-dos-Santos-Reclaims-Heavyweight-Crown-at-UFC-155-48625|access-date=December 30, 2012|newspaper=Sherdog|date=December 29, 2012))</ref> via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–43, and 50–44) to regain the UFC heavyweight title.<ref>((cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/8769520/cain-velasquez-dominates-junior-dos-santos-regain-heavyweight-crown|title=Cain Velasquez regains title|work=espn.go.com|date=December 30, 2012))</ref><ref>((cite news|last=Martin|first=Todd|title=UFC 155: Cain Velasquez dominates Junior Dos Santos to regain title|url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-ufc-155-dos-santos-vs-velasquez-live-coverage-20121229,0,6425267.story|access-date=December 31, 2012|newspaper=LATimes.com|date=December 29, 2012))</ref> Velasquez became the first fighter in UFC history to post triple digits in significant strikes landed and double digits in takedowns landed in a single fight, landing 111 significant strikes and eleven takedowns.<ref>((cite web|title=@cainmma Records First Triple-Double in UFC History|url=http://blog.fightmetric.com/2012/12/cainmma-records-first-triple-double-in.html|publisher=FightMetric.com|access-date=December 30, 2012))</ref>

In his first title defense, Velasquez faced [[Antônio Silva (fighter)|Antônio Silva]] in a rematch on May 25, 2013, at [[UFC 160]].<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/velasquez-silva-2-dos-santos-overeem-booked-for-ufc-160-in-may|title=Velasquez-Silva 2, Dos Santos-Overeem booked for UFC 160 in May|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Matt Erickson |date=February 12, 2013|access-date=February 12, 2013))</ref> Velasquez won via TKO in the first round.

A [[rubber match]] with Junior dos Santos took place at [[UFC 166]] on October 19, 2013, in Houston, Texas.<ref>((cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/champ-cain-velasquez-vs-cain-velasquez-iii-likely-at-ufc-166-in-houston|title=Champ Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos III likely at UFC 166 in Houston|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Dann Stupp|author2=Matt Erickson|name-list-style=amp|date=June 13, 2013|access-date=June 13, 2013))</ref> Velasquez TKO at 3:09 of the fifth round, successfully defending his title.

On April 29, 2014, the UFC selected Velasquez and [[Fabrício Werdum]] as coaches for the inaugural installment of ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America]]'', with the two expected to face each other on November 15, 2014, at [[UFC 180]].<ref>((cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/04/cain-velasquez-fabricio-werdum-coach-tuf-latin-america-fight-in-november|title=Cain Velasquez, Fabrício Werdum coach 'TUF: Latin America,' fight in November|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=April 29, 2014))</ref><ref>((cite web | url=http://www.fightofthenight.com/news/cain-velasquez-vs-fabricio-werdum-set-for-ufc-180-will-coach-latin-tuf | title=Cain Velasquez Vs Fabrício Werdum Set For UFC 180; Will Coach Latin TUF | publisher=Fight of the Night | date=April 30, 2014 | access-date=May 4, 2014 | author=Cole, Ross))</ref> However, on October 21, 2014, Velasquez pulled out of the bout due to a torn meniscus and sprained MCL in his right knee, and was replaced by [[Mark Hunt]].<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/10/22/7036227/cain-velasquez-to-undergo-knee-surgery-on-thursday|title=Cain Velasquez to undergo knee surgery on Thursday|publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Ariel Helwani |date=October 22, 2014|access-date=October 22, 2014))</ref> On October 23, 2014, Velasquez underwent successful surgery to repair his torn meniscus.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/10/24/7060359/cain-velasquez-has-successful-surgery-hopes-for-march-return|title=Cain Velasquez has successful surgery, hopes for March return|publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Dave Meltzer |date=October 24, 2014|access-date=October 25, 2014))</ref>

A rescheduled bout with UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion [[Fabrício Werdum]] took place on June 13, 2015, at [[UFC 188]].<ref>((cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/02/report-cain-velasquez-vs-fabricio-werdum-official-for-ufc-188-in-mexico-in-june|title=Cain Velasquez vs. Fabrício Werdum official for UFC 188 in Mexico in June|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=February 23, 2015|date=February 23, 2015))</ref> In a back-and-forth affair, Velasquez lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in the third round.<ref>((cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/ufc-188-results-fabricio-werdum-taps-out-cain-velasquez-for-shocking-title-upset|title=UFC 188 results: Fabricio Werdum taps out Cain Velasquez for shocking title upset|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=June 14, 2015|access-date=June 14, 2015))</ref> Velasquez would later admit that he had not adequately prepared for the fight, held in [[Mexico City]] which sits at an altitude of 7,300 feet, as he had only moved his camp to elevation two weeks before the day of the card. In contrast, Werdum had spent more than a month in Mexico City to get used to the higher altitude.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/6/14/8777635/cain-velasquez-on-only-having-two-weeks-to-adjust-to-altitude-maybe|title = Velasquez admits altitude affected him vs. Werdum|date = June 14, 2015))</ref>

===Post-title loss, injuries, hiatus, and retirement ===
A rematch with Werdum was expected to take place on February 6, 2016, at [[UFC Fight Night 82]] until both fighters backed out citing injuries.<ref>((cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/a-day-after-cain-velasquez-pulls-out-of-ufc-196--fabricio-werdum-follows-suit-213707543.html|title=A day after Cain Velasquez pulls out of UFC 196, Fabricio Werdum follows suit|publisher=sports.yahoo.com|author=Kevin Iole|date=January 25, 2016|access-date=January 26, 2016))</ref>

Velasquez next faced [[Travis Browne]] on July 9, 2016, at [[UFC 200]].<ref>((cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/cain-velasquez-vs-travis-browne-targeted-for-ufc-200|title=Cain Velasquez vs. Travis Browne targeted for UFC 200 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff|date=March 16, 2016|access-date=March 16, 2016))</ref> He won the fight via TKO in the closing seconds of the first round.<ref>((cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/7/9/12138204/ufc-200-results-cain-velasquez-mauls-travis-browne|title=UFC 200 results: Cain Velasquez mauls Travis Browne |publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Dave Doyle|date=July 9, 2016|access-date=July 9, 2016))</ref>

The rematch against Werdum was rescheduled and expected to take place on December 30, 2016, at [[UFC 207]].<ref>((cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/10/cain-velasquez-and-fabricio-werdum-to-rematch-at-ufc-207|title=Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum to rematch at UFC 207|publisher=[[MMA Junkie]]|author=Staff|date=October 20, 2016|access-date=December 21, 2016))</ref> However, the Nevada State Athletic Commission failed to approve Velasquez to fight, determining after physical examinations and interviews that he was unfit to compete due to [[bone spurs]] on his back.<ref>((cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/cain-velasquez-out-of-ufc-207-bout-with-fabrico-werdum|title=Cain Velasquez out of UFC 207 bout with Fabrico Werdum|publisher=[[MMA Junkie]]|author=Staff|date=December 24, 2016|access-date=December 24, 2016))</ref>

As the first fight of his new, four-fight contract, Velasquez headlined UFC's inaugural event on ESPN, [[UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez|UFC on ESPN 1]] against [[Francis Ngannou]] on February 17, 2019.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/cain-velasquez-returns-to-face-francis-ngannou-in-first-ufc-on-espn-main-event|title=Cain Velasquez Returns to Face Francis Ngannou in First UFC on ESPN Main Event|author=Damon Martin|date=December 22, 2018|publisher=mmaweekly.com))</ref><ref>((cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2018/12/22/18153039/cain-velasquez-inks-new-four-fight-deal-with-ufc-mma|title=Cain Velasquez inks new four-fight deal with UFC|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=December 22, 2018|publisher=mmamania.com))</ref> He lost the fight via knockout less than thirty seconds into round one.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/02/ufc-on-espn-1-results-francis-ngannou-stuns-cain-velasquez-in-just-26-seconds|title=UFC on ESPN 1 results: Francis Ngannou stuns Cain Velasquez in just 26 seconds|date=2019-02-18|website=MMAjunkie|language=en|access-date=2019-02-18))</ref>

On October 4, 2019, after Velasquez's first appearance for the [[WWE]], it was revealed that Velasquez would be withdrawing from the [[USADA]] testing pool to focus on his professional wrestling career.<ref name=cainusada>((cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/10/cain-velasquez-ufc-intends-withdraw-usada-retire-wrestling-wwe/amp|title=Ex-UFC champ Cain Velasquez intends to withdraw from USADA testing pool|work=MMA Junkie|date=October 4, 2019|access-date=October 4, 2019))</ref> Velasquez announced his retirement from MMA on October 11, 2019.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/10/11/20910668/cain-velasquez-retires-ufc-joins-tyson-fury-wwe-crown-jewel-mma-news|title=Cain Velasquez retires from UFC, will face Brock Lesnar at WWE Crown Jewel on October 31st|last=Davies|first=Harry|date=2019-10-11|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en|access-date=2019-10-12))</ref>

==Fighting style==
Velasquez has a style that could be described as "swarming". He moves forward constantly, giving opponents very little room to land clean strikes, all while utilizing powerful and extremely swift punching combinations. He typically starts with a jab, follows up with a hard straight right, and then adds hooks and uppercuts as the fight progresses.<ref name="mmamania1">((cite web|last=Richardson |first=Andrew |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/12/24/3792664/ufc-155-complete-fighter-breakdown-cain-velasquez-strengths-weaknesses-las-vegas-mma |title=UFC 155 complete fighter breakdown, Cain Velasquez edition |publisher=MMAmania.com |date=December 24, 2012 |access-date=December 30, 2012))</ref> He is strong in the clinch, where he throws long combinations that typically end in a takedown.<ref name="mmamania1"/>

If Velasquez knocks his opponent to the ground during a fight, he often uses grappling skills to maintain a dominant position while he continues to strike from above.<ref name="mmamania1"/> He does not usually attempt submissions. His wins have come either by striking from punches or by decision.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.mmalinker.com/wiki/index.php/Cain_Velasquez |title=Cain Velasquez - FightWiki |publisher=Mmalinker.com |access-date=December 30, 2012))</ref>

Velasquez was often praised for his cardiovascular training; he had tremendous endurance that allowed him to continue to fight aggressively after his opponents became exhausted, earning him the nickname "Cardio Cain".<ref name="mmamania1"/> Velasquez's strong cardio also allowed him to throw more strikes. As of July 2013, he was ranked Number 1 for the most strikes landed per minute in the UFC.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.fightmetric.com/ufcrecords.php|title=Strikes Landed per Minute (SLpM) record|work=fightmetric.com|access-date=July 29, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121124063436/http://fightmetric.com/ufcrecords.php|archive-date=November 24, 2012))</ref>

==Professional wrestling career==
===Background===
Velasquez has been a fan of [[professional wrestling]] since he was young. On July 19, 2018, it was reported that he trained in the [[WWE Performance Center]] under head coach [[Norman Smiley]] and later attended [[Diamond Dallas Page]]'s yoga session. He had attended an [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] event the previous night.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/cain-velasquez-wwe-performance-center-visit|title=Two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez trains at WWE Performance Center|last=Pappolla|first=Ryan|publisher=[[WWE|WWE.com]]|date=July 19, 2018|access-date=July 20, 2018))</ref>

===Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (2019)===
In March 2019, Velasquez signed a multi-match agreement with Mexican professional wrestling promotion [[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide]] as a heavyweight competitor. Velasquez made his debut for the promotion at [[Triplemanía XXVII]] in a [[six-man tag team match|''trios'' match]], teaming with [[Cody Rhodes]] and [[Psycho Clown]] to face [[Texano Jr]], [[Black Taurus|Taurus]], and [[Killer Kross]].<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.mandatory.com/wrestlezone/news/1109607-cody-rhodes-to-team-up-with-ex-ufc-heavyweight-champion-cain-velasquez-in-pro-wrestling-debut/amp|title=Cain Velasquez Set To Make Pro Wrestling Debut At AAA TripleMania, Cody Rhodes Provides Injury Update|work=Wrestlezone|date=July 2, 2019|access-date=July 2, 2019))</ref>
Velasquez's debut surprised many fans, as he donned a ''luchador'' mask throughout the whole match and displayed many athletic moves, such as using a [[hurricanrana]]. Velasquez picked up the victory for his team by submitting Texano Jr. with a [[Kimura lock]]. Velasquez's in-ring debut received positive reviews by the ''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''s [[Dave Meltzer]] and many other professional wrestling journalists, as well as other professional wrestlers and Velasquez's [[American Kickboxing Academy]] teammate [[Daniel Cormier]].<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/platform/amp/2019/8/4/20753549/video-former-ufc-champ-cain-velasquez-impresses-in-pro-wrestling-debut-at-aaa-triplemania-xxvll|title=Video: Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez impresses in pro wrestling debut at AAA Triplemania XXVll|work=BloodyElbow.com|date=August 4, 2019|access-date=August 4, 2019))</ref> Velasquez competed in his second and final AAA match at [[Lucha Invades NY]], where he teamed with [[Brian Cage]] and Psycho Clown to defeat [[Rey Escorpión]], Texano Jr., and Taurus.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=8890&bild=1&details=7&liga=9&jahr=2019|title=2019 AAA matches fought by Cain Velasquez|work=WrestlingData.com|access-date=April 28, 2020))</ref>

===WWE (2019–2020)===
On October 4, 2019, on the first episode of ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]]'' on ''[[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]'', which was also the show's [[WWE SmackDown's 20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary]], Velasquez made his WWE debut, accompanied by [[Rey Mysterio]], coming out to confront and eventually attack [[Brock Lesnar]] after his [[WWE Championship]] victory as a measure of revenge for Lesnar attacking Mysterio and his son, [[Dominik Mysterio|Dominik]], earlier in the week. Velasquez took Lesnar down and pummeled him with punches before Lesnar escaped the ring and retreated.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-cain-velasquez-makes-shocking-debut-targets-brock-lesnar-on-fox-premiere/amp/|title=WWE SmackDown results: Cain Velasquez makes shocking debut, targets Brock Lesnar on Fox premiere|work=CBSSports.com|date=October 4, 2019|access-date=October 5, 2019))</ref> Velasquez then was scheduled to face Lesnar at [[Crown Jewel (2019)|Crown Jewel]] for the WWE Championship on October 31, which Velasquez lost.<ref name="LesnarVelasquezStrowmanFury">((cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/10/11/wwe-adds-two-big-matches-to-crown-jewel-in-saudi-arabia-on-oct-31-lesnar-vs-velasquez-and-strowman-vs-tyson-fury/| title=WWE adds two big matches to Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia on Oct. 31 – Lesnar vs. Velasquez and Strowman vs. Tyson Fury |date=October 11, 2019|last=Keller|first=Wade|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=October 11, 2019))</ref> Following the match, Lesnar attacked Velasquez with a steel chair and delivered an F-5 onto another steel chair, before Mysterio intervened and saved him.<ref>((cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=WWE Champion Brock Lesnar def. Cain Velasquez|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-crown-jewel/2019/brock-lesnar-vs-cain-velasquez-results|work=WWE|date=October 31, 2019|access-date=November 1, 2019))</ref> In January 2020, WWE had planned to use Velasquez at their [[Royal Rumble (2020)|Royal Rumble]] [[pay-per-view]] event, but he suffered an injury and the idea was scrapped. On April 28, 2020, Velasquez was released from his WWE contract due to budget cuts resulting from the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name=":1" />

=== Return to AAA (2021, 2022) ===
On October 9, 2021, it was announced that Velasquez would be returning to AAA in December. Nine days later on October 18, it was announced that Velasquez would team with [[Psycho Clown]] and [[Pagano (wrestler)|Pagano]] to face ''[[Los Mercenarios]]'' ([[Rey Escorpión]] and [[Black Taurus|Taurus]]) and a mystery partner at [[Triplemanía Regia II]].<ref name=FightfulTM1>((Cite web|title=Kenny Omega And Cain Velasquez Bouts Announced For AAA TripleMania Regia|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/kenny-omega-and-cain-velasquez-bouts-announced-aaa-triplemania-regia|work=Fightful|author=Lambert, Jeremy|date=October 18, 2021|access-date=October 18, 2021))</ref> At the event, Velasquez's team defeated Escorpión, Taurus, and [[L.A. Park]].  

On December 3, 2022, Velasquez made his return to AAA, teaming with Pagano and [[Blue Demon Jr.]] to defeat ''La Empresa'' ([[Sam Adonis]] and Gringo Loco) and Taurus at an event held at the [[Mullett Arena]] on the campus of his alma mater [[Arizona State University]].<ref name=ReturnFromPrison>((cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/cain-velasquez-wins-wrestling-comeback-050050985.html|title=Cain Velasquez wins wrestling comeback for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide in first competition since arrest: 'I will always continue to fight, forever'|date=December 4, 2022|accessdate=December 4, 2022|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|author=King, Nolan))</ref>

==Personal life==
Velasquez speaks English and Spanish.<ref>((cite news|last1=Meléndez|first1=Sergio|title=Caín: El idioma no será problema, la técnica es universal|url=http://deportes.terra.com.mx/ufc/cain-el-idioma-no-sera-problema-la-tecnica-es-universal,18abd1f734b16410VgnVCM4000009bcceb0aRCRD.html|publisher=[[Terra Networks]]|date=May 20, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140623063514/http://deportes.terra.com.mx/ufc/cain-el-idioma-no-sera-problema-la-tecnica-es-universal%2C18abd1f734b16410VgnVCM4000009bcceb0aRCRD.html|archive-date=June 23, 2014|language=es|url-status=dead))</ref> He has been a guest star on the Spanish-language television networks [[Telemundo]] and [[Univision]],<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.cagepotato.com/cain-velasquez-brings-little-bit-bad-ass-latin-grammy-awards-rothwell-face-cro-cop-australia|title=Cain Velasquez Brings a Little Bit of Bad-Ass to Latin Grammy Awards, Rothwell to Face Cro Cop in Australia?|access-date=October 3, 2010|publisher=CAGEPOTATO.com|date=November 5, 2009))</ref> as well as Mexico's Televisa Deportes.<ref>((cite web|url=http://deportes.televisa.com/video/noticiero-td/2014-11-12/entrevista-con-cain-velasquez/|title=Video: Entrevista con Caín Velásquez|author=Televisa Deportes|work=Deportes|access-date=July 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402112908/http://deportes.televisa.com/video/noticiero-td/2014-11-12/entrevista-con-cain-velasquez/|archive-date=April 2, 2015|url-status=dead))</ref> In addition to his Spanish-language TV appearances, he was also a featured guest on the TBS late night show ''[[Lopez Tonight]]''.<ref>((cite web |url=http://www.mexican-american.org/articles/2010/10/25/cain-velasquez_george-lopez-tonight-show_UFC-121.html|title=Cain Velasquez Interviewed on Lopez Tonight|access-date=March 13, 2011|publisher=Mexican-American.org|date=October 25, 2010))</ref> Velasquez is known for sporting a prominent "Brown Pride" tattoo on his upper chest. He says this tattoo is a tribute to his Mexican heritage.<ref>((cite web |author=Adam Guillen Jr. |date=December 28, 2012 |title=UFC 155's Cain Velasquez explains 'Brown Pride' tattoo, Dana White defends it |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/12/28/3810202/ufc-155-cain-velasquez-brown-pride-tattoo-racist-controversy-dana-white |access-date=July 12, 2015 |work=MMAmania.com))</ref><ref>((cite web |title=Team Quest's Michelle Ould Calls 'Brown Pride' Tattoo Into Question, Wants 'White Pride' Bra Allowed In Cage - BJPENN.COM |url=http://www.bjpenn.com/team-quests-michelle-ould-calls-brown-pride-tattoo-into-question-wants-white-pride-bra-allowed-in-cage/ |access-date=July 12, 2015 |work=BJPENN.COM))</ref><!-- If you are going to add stuff about the "Brown Pride" -tattoo, please check the discussion page first / hsaarinen -->

Velasquez and his wife Michelle have a daughter born in 2009 and a son born in 2018.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/1/9/18174434/hes-back-after-30-months-away-cain-velasquez-returns-to-regain-what-he-always-knew-was-his|title=He's back: After 30 months away, Cain Velasquez returns to 'regain what he always knew was his'|author=Shaun Al-Shatti|date=January 9, 2019|publisher=mmafighting.com))</ref> The couple married on May 28, 2011.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.fightlinker.com/cain-velasquez-got-married|title=Cain Velasquez got married|access-date=May 31, 2011|publisher=Fightlinker.com|date=May 31, 2011))</ref><ref>((cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2009/05/06/raising-cain-an-mmamaniacom-interview-exclusive-with-cain-velasquez/|title=Raising Cain: An MMAmania.com interview exclusive with Cain Velasquez|access-date=May 10, 2009|publisher=MMAMANIA.com|date=May 6, 2009))</ref>

==Legal issues==

===Attempted murder charge===
On February 28, 2022, Velasquez allegedly shot at a man in [[Santa Clara County, California]], and hit an unintended victim. The man whom Velasquez allegedly intended to shoot, Harry Goularte Jr., had been arrested prior to the shooting for allegedly committing [[child sexual abuse]] on Velasquez's son at a daycare owned by Goularte's family, and was later released from custody on a personal recognizance [[bail|bond]].<ref>((cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/03/cain-velasquez-attempted-murder-case-details-police-report|title=Cain Velasquez charged with attempted murder, more after police say he targeted accused molester|access-date=March 2, 2020|publisher=MMA Junkie|date=March 2, 2022))</ref><ref>((Cite web |date=2022-03-02 |title=Reports: Cain Velasquez allegedly shot at man accused of molesting a relative possibly '100 times' |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/03/mma-news-cain-velasquez-allegedly-shot-man-molesting-relative |access-date=2022-03-02 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US))</ref> An armed Velasquez allegedly chased after a vehicle that contained Goularte Jr., his stepfather, and mother. Velasquez was alleged to have rammed the vehicle before pulling out his firearm and shooting at the man through the window but missed, and instead hit the man's stepfather and caused him non-life threatening injuries.<ref>((Cite web |date=2022-03-01 |title=Update: Former MMA star Cain Velasquez shot at man charged with molesting his relative, sources say |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/02/28/one-man-hospitalized-after-shooting-in-south-san-jose |access-date=2022-03-02 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US))</ref> 

Velasquez was later arrested and booked into the Santa Clara County jail on an attempted [[first-degree murder]] charge. In court on March 2, Velasquez was formally charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder, as well as several additional charges including one count of shooting at a motor vehicle, three counts of assault with a firearm, three counts of [[assault with a deadly weapon]], one count of willfully discharging a firearm from a vehicle, and one count of carrying a loaded firearm with [[mens rea|intent]] to commit a felony.<ref name=":0">((Cite web |last=Raimondi |first=Marc |date=2022-03-03 |title=Cain Velasquez, former UFC heavyweight champion, charged with attempted murder |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/cain-velasquez-ufc-heavyweight-champion-charged-attempted-murder/story?id=83214070 |access-date=2022-03-03 |work=ABC News |language=en))</ref><ref>((cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10028304-ufc-legend-cain-velasquez-arrested-on-attempted-murder-charge-after-san-jose-shooting|title=Report: UFC Legend Cain Velasquez Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge After San Jose Shooting|access-date=March 1, 2020|publisher=[[Bleacher Report]]|date=March 1, 2022))</ref><ref>((Cite web |date=2022-03-01 |title=Former UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez arrested on attempted murder charge |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/mar/01/former-ufc-heavyweight-champ-cain-velasquez-arrested-on-arrested-charge |access-date=2022-03-01 |website=[[The Guardian]] |language=en))</ref><ref>((cite web|url=https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/cain-velasquez-may-have-been-targeting-man-suspected-of-abusing-family-member-sources/2826054/%3famp|title=Cain Velasquez May Have Been Trying to Shoot Man Accused of Abusing Family Member: Sources|work=NBC Bay Area|author=Damian Trujillo|date=March 1, 2022|access-date=March 1, 2022))</ref> On March 7, Velasquez was denied [[bail]] after the judge determined  the "risk is too great" for Velasquez to potentially cause more issues to the public.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2022/03/07/former-mma-heavyweight-champion-cain-velasquez-denied-bail-on-attempted-murder-charge/%3famp|title=Former MMA Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez Denied Bail On Attempted Murder Charge|work=CBS SF Bay Area|date=March 7, 2022|access-date=March 7, 2022))</ref> Velasquez's lawyer, [[Mark Geragos]], presented 37 letters of support for Velasquez from people such as [[Dana White]], [[Khabib Nurmagomedov]], [[Fabricio Werdum]], [[Kelvin Gastelum]], [[Henry Cejudo]], [[Daniel Cormier]], [[Cung Le]], [[Islam Makhachev]] and [[Scott Coker]].<ref>((Cite web |last=Dorsey |first=Dustin |date=2022-03-07 |title=UFC president, other sports stars write letters to support Cain Velasquez in SJ shooting case |url=https://abc7news.com/cain-velasquez-denied-bail-ufc-champion-san-jose-shooting-mma-star-attempted-murder-suspected-molester/11629242/ |access-date=2022-03-10 |website=ABC7 San Francisco |language=en))</ref> On April 12, 2022, the judge granted continuance until May 6 for a plea hearing.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/4/12/23022639/cain-velasquez-granted-continuance-on-plea-hearing-now-set-for-may-6-remains-in-jail-without-bail|title=Cain Velasquez granted continuance on plea hearing, remains in jail without bail|date=April 12, 2022|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin))</ref> In the May 6 plea hearing, the second continuance was granted, pushing the hearing back to June 10.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/5/6/23060161/cain-velasquez-granted-new-bail-hearing-in-may-plea-hearing-pushed-back-to-june|title=Cain Velasquez granted new bail hearing in May, plea hearing pushed back to June|date=May 6, 2022|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin))</ref> On May 16, Velasquez was denied bail a second time, with the judge citing his "reckless disregard for human life".<ref>((Cite web |last=Raimondi |first=Marc |date=2022-05-16 |title=Velasquez again denied bail, remains in custody |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/33928290/cain-velasquez-denied-bail-second-attempted-murder-case |access-date=2022-05-18 |website=ESPN |language=en))</ref> At the June 10 plea hearing, a third continuance was requested by both parties due to [[Discovery (law)|discovery issues]], and after being accepted by the prosecutor, the hearing was rescheduled for June 30.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/6/10/23162772/cain-velasquez-granted-another-continuance-for-plea-hearing-on-attempted-murder-charges|title=Cain Velasquez granted another continuance for plea hearing on attempted murder charges|date=June 10, 2022|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin))</ref> The trial date was set on September 9, 2024 which will take place in Santa Clara County, California.<ref>((Cite web |last=Staff |date=2024-04-25 |title=Cain Velasquez Trial Date Set for September 9 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/04/25/cain-velasquez-trial-date-set-for-september-9/ |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US))</ref>

On July 20, Velasquez's attorney filed a petition in the [[California_Courts_of_Appeal#Sixth_District|6th District Court of Appeal]], asking him to be immediately released on bond or expedited hearing in the [[California superior courts|superior court]].<ref name=petition /> In the August 5 motion hearing Velasquez [[Plea#Types_of_plea|pleaded
 not guilty]] to all charges.<ref name=notguilty /> He was then scheduled to appear at a [[Preliminary hearing|pre-trial hearing]] on September 26.<ref name=notguilty>((cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/cain-velasquez-pleads-not-guilty-attempted-murder-harry-goularte-ufc-mma-news|title=Cain Velasquez pleads not guilty to charges, including attempted murder; pre-trial hearing set|date=August 5, 2022|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=Nolan King))</ref> After being incarcerated for eight months, Velasquez was granted $1 million bail on November 8.<ref>((cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/cain-velasquez-live-updates-attempted-murder-pre-trial-hearing-attempted-murder|title=Cain Velasquez pre-trial hearing Day 2: Live updates|work=MMA Junkie|date=2022-11-08|author=Nolan King|access-date=2022-11-08))</ref> His bail was posted and Velasquez was released from custody the next day. As per the condition of his bail, Velasquez will be placed under [[house arrest]] until the conclusion of his trial.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2022/11/9/23449367/cain-velasquez-makes-first-statement-after-being-released-from-jail-on-1-million-bail|title=Cain Velasquez makes first statement after being released from jail on $1 million bail|work=MMAFighting.com|date=2022-11-09|author=Damon Martin|access-date=2022-11-09))</ref> On November 22, Velasquez was granted permission from the court to travel to [[Tempe, Arizona]], to partake in a [[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide]] professional wrestling event. Per the court, Velasquez was allowed to be without his ankle monitoring device while performing in-ring, but he was to be monitored by police throughout the course of his travel.<ref>((Cite web |date=2022-11-22 |title=Judge rules Cain Velasquez can partake in upcoming Arizona pro wrestling event |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/cain-velasquez-news-judge-allows-pro-wrestling-event-arizona-bail-attempted-murder |access-date=2022-11-22 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US))</ref> On December 3, Velasquez participated in the Tempe event, winning his return match.<ref name=ReturnFromPrison/>

=== Civil lawsuit against Harry Goularte ===
On June 29, 2022, news surfaced that a civil lawsuit against Harry Goularte Jr. was filed on behalf of Velasquez's son, claiming that Goularte sexually molested him.<ref name=lat22>((cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-06-29/former-ufc-star-cain-velasquez-sues-alleged-shooting-target-over-molestation-allegations|title=Former UFC star Cain Velasquez sues alleged shooting target over molestation allegations|date=June 29, 2022|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|author=Nathan Solis))</ref> The lawsuit was filed also against Goularte's mother and stepfather who operate the child-care business where the alleged sexual abuse took place.<ref name=lat22 /> The first hearing for the lawsuit took place on September 6, 2022.<ref name=petition>((cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/cain-velasquez-attorney-petition-california-appellate-court-release-from-jail|title=Cain Velasquez's attorney files petition to California appellate court requesting release from jail|date=July 20, 2022|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=Nolan King))</ref>

In June 2022, Goularte plead not guilty to related criminal charges, and after multiple continuations during the following year, the trial-setting hearing was set to take place on August 30, 2023.<ref>((cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/06/mma-news-harry-goularte-cain-velasquez-arrest-pleads-not-guilty-lewd-acts|title=Harry Goularte pleads not guilty: Court proceedings for accused molester, alleged Cain Velasquez target to continue|date=June 6, 2022|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=Nolan King))</ref><ref>((cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/07/harry-goularte-molestation-case-delayed-ufc-cain-velasquez-son|title=Harry Goularte trial setting delayed again in child molestation case|date=July 7, 2023|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=Nolan King))</ref>

==Championships and accomplishments==
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===Mixed martial arts===
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[UFC Heavyweight Championship]] (Two times)
***Two successful title defenses
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Knockout of the Night]] (Three times) <small>vs. Denis Stojnić, [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]], and [[Brock Lesnar]]</small>
*** 2011 Knockout of the Year <small>vs. [[Brock Lesnar]]</small><ref>((cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-knockouts-year|title=Ten Best - 2012 (and before) Knockouts of the Year|date=January 6, 2013|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]))</ref>
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Travis Browne]]</small>
**Tied ([[Junior Dos Santos]] & [[Francis Ngannou]]) for second most knockouts in UFC Heavyweight division history (10)<ref name="ufchw">((cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=HW|title=UFC Stats - Heavyweight Division|date=June 5, 2023|author=UFC.com|publisher=ufc.com))</ref>
**Second most takedowns landed in UFC Heavyweight division history (34)<ref name="ufchw"/>
**Third most total strikes landed in UFC Heavyweight division history (1465)<ref name="ufchw"/>
**Tied ([[Andrei Arlovski]] & [[Ciryl Gane]]) for second longest win streak in UFC Heavyweight division history (7)<ref name="ufchw"/>
**Fourth most title fight wins in UFC Heavyweight division history (4)<ref name="ufchw"/>
**Tied ([[Andrei Arlovski]] & [[Alistair Overeem]]) for second most knockdowns landed in UFC Heavyweight division history (10)<ref name="ufchw"/>
** Tied ([[Derrick Lewis]]) for most finishes by ground strikes in UFC history (8)<ref>((cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-291-post-event-facts-justin-gaethje-insane-bonus-run-knockout-dustin-poirier-derrick-lewis|title=UFC 291 post-event facts: Justin Gaethje's insane bonus streak continues|date=July 30, 2023|author=Mike Bohn|work=mmajunkie.com))</ref>
*'''[[Sherdog]]'''
**2010 Fighter of the Year
**2010 All-Violence 1st Team
**2012 All-Violence 1st Team<ref>((cite news|last=Breen|first=Jordan|title=Sherdog.com's 2012 All-Violence Team|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Sherdogcoms-2012-AllViolence-Team-48763|access-date=January 5, 2013|newspaper=Sherdog.com|date=January 5, 2013))</ref>
**2013 All-Violence 1st Team<ref>((cite news|last=Breen|first=Jordan|title=Sherdog.com's 2013 All-Violence Team|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Sherdogcoms-2013-AllViolence-Team-61947|access-date=January 12, 2014|newspaper=Sherdog.com|date=January 12, 2014))</ref>
*'''[[MMA Live]]'''
**2010 Fighter of the Year
*'''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''
**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Most Outstanding Fighter]] (2013)<ref>((cite journal | last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = January 27, 2014 | title = Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more | journal = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/35067-jan-27-2014-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2013-annual-awards-issue-best-in-the-world-in-numerous-categories-plus-all-the-news-in-pro-wrestling-and-mma-over-the-past-week-and-more | pages = 1–37 | access-date = January 23, 2014 | archive-date = August 27, 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200827052359/https://www.f4wonline.com/ | url-status = dead ))</ref>
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===Collegiate wrestling===
*'''[[National Collegiate Athletic Association]]'''
**[[Division I (NCAA)|NCAA Division I]] [[All-American#Wrestling|All-American]] (2005, 2006)
**[[Pacific-10 Conference|Pac-10 Conference]] Championship (2005, 2006)
**[[Pacific-10 Conference|Pac-10 Conference]] Wrestler of the Year (2005)
**[[NCAA]] [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]] 285 lb – 5th place <small>out of [[Arizona State University]]</small> (2005)<ref name="wrestlinghalloffame1">[http://www.wrestlinghalloffame.org/wrestlers.php?wrestler=12087 Cain Velasquez] ((webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100706122518/http://www.wrestlinghalloffame.org/wrestlers.php?wrestler=12087 |date=July 6, 2010 )). The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Museum</ref>
**[[NCAA]] [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]] 285 lb – 4th place <small>out of [[Arizona State University]]</small> (2006)<ref name="wrestlinghalloffame1"/>
*'''[[National Junior College Athletic Association]]'''
**[[National Junior College Athletic Association|NJCAA]] Junior Collegiate Championship (2002)
**[[National Junior College Athletic Association|NJCAA]] [[All-American#Wrestling|All-American]] (2002)
*'''[[USA Wrestling]]'''
**[[International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles|FILA]] Junior Freestyle World Team Trials Winner (2002)
**[[ASICS]] Tiger High School All-American (2001)
**Western Junior Freestyle Regional Championship (2001)
**Western Junior Greco-Roman Regional Championship (2001)
*'''[[Arizona Interscholastic Association]]'''
**[[Arizona Interscholastic Association|AIA]] Division I High School State Championship (2000, 2001)
**[[Arizona Interscholastic Association|AIA]] 5A Conference Championship (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001)
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== Pay-per-view bouts ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!No.
!Event
!Fight
!Date
!Venue
!City
!PPV Buys
|-
|1.
|[[UFC 110]]
|'''Nogueira vs. Velasquez'''
|February 21, 2010
|[[Acer Arena]]
|[[Sydney|Sydney]], Australia
|215,000<ref>((Cite web |title=UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez ((!)) MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/ufc-110-nogueira-vs-velasquez |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Tapology |language=en))</ref>
|-
|2.
|[[UFC 121]]
|'''Lesnar vs. Velasquez'''
|October 23, 2010
|[[Honda Center]]
|[[Anaheim, California]], United States
|1,050,000<ref>((Cite web |title=UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez ((!)) MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/ufc-121-lesnar-vs-velasquez |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Tapology |language=en))</ref>
|-
|3.
|[[UFC 155]]
|'''dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2'''
|December 29, 2012
|[[MGM Grand Garden Arena]]
|[[Las Vegas|Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|590,000<ref>((Cite web |title=UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2 ((!)) MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/15171-ufc-155-dos-santos-vs-velasquez-2 |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Tapology |language=en))</ref>
|-
|4.
|[[UFC 160]]
|'''Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2'''
|May 25, 2013
|[[MGM Grand Garden Arena]]
|[[Las Vegas|Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|380,000<ref>((Cite web |title=UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2 ((!)) MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/17601-ufc |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Tapology |language=en))</ref>
|-
|5.
|[[UFC 166]]
|'''Velasquez vs. dos Santos 3''' 
|October 19, 2013
|[[Toyota Center]]
|[[Houston|Houston, Texas]], United States
|330,000<ref>((Cite web |title=UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3 ((!)) MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/19525-ufc-166-velasquez-vs-dos-santos-3 |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Tapology |language=en))</ref>
|-
|6.
|[[UFC 188]]
|'''Velasquez vs. Werdum'''
|June 13, 2015
|[[Arena Ciudad de México]]
|[[Mexico City|Mexico City]], Mexico
|300,000<ref>((Cite web |title=UFC 188: Velasquez vs. Werdum ((!)) MMA Event |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/29313-ufc-188-velasquez-vs-werdum |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Tapology |language=en))</ref>
|}

==Mixed martial arts record==
((MMArecordbox
|draws=
|nc=
|ko-wins=12
|ko-losses=2
|sub-wins=
|sub-losses=1
|dec-wins=2
|dec-losses=
|dq-wins=
|dq-losses=
|other-wins=
|other-losses=
))
((MMA record start))
|-
|((no2||align=|style=|color=))Loss
|align=center|14–3
|[[Francis Ngannou]]
|KO (punches)
|[[UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez]]
| ((dts|2019|February|17|format=mdy))
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:26
|[[Phoenix, Arizona]], United States
|
|-
|((yes2||align=|style=|color=))Win
|align=center|14–2
|[[Travis Browne]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 200]]
|((dts|2016|July|9|format=mdy))
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:57
|[[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], United States
|((small|Performance of the Night.))
|-
|((no2||align=|style=|color=))Loss
|align=center|13–2
|[[Fabrício Werdum]]
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|[[UFC 188]]
|((dts|2015|June|13|format=mdy))
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:13
|[[Mexico City]], Mexico
|((small|Lost the [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]].))
|-
|((yes2||align=|style=|color=))Win
|align=center|13–1
|[[Junior dos Santos]]
|TKO (slam and punch)<!--PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THIS AS THIS IS THE OFFICIAL RESULT LISTED BY SHERDOG-->
|[[UFC 166]]
|((dts|2013|October|19|format=mdy))
|align=center|5
|align=center|3:09
|[[Houston, Texas]], United States
|((small|Defended the [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]].))
|-
|((yes2||align=|style=|color=))Win
|align=center|12–1
|[[Antônio Silva (fighter)|Antônio Silva]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 160]]
|((dts|2013|May|25|format=mdy))
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:21
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|((small|Defended the [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]].))
|-
|((yes2||align=|style=|color=))Win
|align=center|11–1
|[[Junior dos Santos]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 155]]
|((dts|2012|December|29|format=mdy))
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|((small|Won the [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]].))
|-
|((yes2||align=|style=|color=))Win
|align=center|10–1
|[[Antônio Silva (fighter)|Antônio Silva]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 146]]
|((dts|2012|May|26|format=mdy))
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:36
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|
|-
|((no2||align=|style=|color=))Loss
|align=center|9–1
|[[Junior dos Santos]]
|KO (punches)
|[[UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos Santos]]
|((dts|2011|November|12|format=mdy))
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:04
|[[Anaheim, California]], United States
|((small|Lost the [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]].))
|-
|((yes2||align=|style=|color=))Win
|align=center|9–0
|[[Brock Lesnar]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 121]]
|((dts|2010|October|23|format=mdy))
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:12
|[[Anaheim, California]], United States
|((small|Won the [[UFC Heavyweight Championship]]. Knockout of the Night. Knockout of the Year.))
|-
|((yes2||align=|style=|color=))Win
|align=center|8–0
|[[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]]
|KO (punches)
|[[UFC 110]]
|((dts|2010|February|21|format=mdy))
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:20
|[[Sydney]], Australia
|((small|Knockout of the Night.))
|-
|((yes2||align=|style=|color=))Win
|align=center|7–0
|[[Ben Rothwell]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 104]]
|((dts|2009|October|24|format=mdy))
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:58
|[[Los Angeles]], [[California]], United States
|
|-
|((yes2||align=|style=|color=))Win
|align=center|6–0
| [[Cheick Kongo]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[UFC 99]]
|((dts|2009|June|13|format=mdy))
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|[[Cologne]], Germany
|
|-
|((yes2||align=|style=|color=))Win
|align=center|5–0
| Denis Stojnić
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens]]
|((dts|2009|February|7|format=mdy))
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:34
|[[Tampa, Florida]], United States
|((small|Knockout of the Night.))
|-
|((yes2||align=|style=|color=))Win
|align=center|4–0
| [[Jake O'Brien (fighter)|Jake O'Brien]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin]]
|((dts|2008|July|19|format=mdy))
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:02
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
| 
|-
|((yes2||align=|style=|color=))Win
|align=center|3–0
| Brad Morris
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC 83]]
|((dts|2008|April|19|format=mdy))
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:10
|[[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada
|
|-
|((yes2||align=|style=|color=))Win
|align=center|2–0
| Jeremiah Constant
|TKO (punches)
| BodogFight: St. Petersburg
|((dts|2006|December|16|format=mdy))
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:00
|[[St. Petersburg]], Russia
|
|-
|((yes2||align=|style=|color=))Win
|align=center|1–0
| Jesse Fujarczyk
|TKO (punches)
|[[Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello]]
|((dts|2006|October|7|format=mdy))
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:58
|[[Fresno, California]], United States
|
((end))

==NCAA record==
((s-start))
! colspan="8"| NCAA Championships Matches
|-
!  Res.
!  Record
!  Opponent
!  Score
!  Date
!  Event
|-
! style=background:white colspan=6 |2006 [[2006 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA Championships]] 4th at HWT
|-
|((yes2))Win
|7–3
|align=left|Bode Ogunwole
|style="font-size:88%"|5–1
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|March 18, 2006
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|[[2006 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships]]
|-
|((no2))Loss
|6–3
|align=left|[[Cole Konrad]]
|style="font-size:88%"|2–2 TB
|-
|((yes2))Win
|6–2
|align=left|Kirk Nail
|style="font-size:88%"|4–3
|-
|((yes2))Win
|5–2
|align=left|Paul Weibel
|style="font-size:88%"|Fall
|-
|((yes2))Win
|4–2
|align=left|Joel Edwards
|style="font-size:88%"|Fall
|-
! style=background:white colspan=6 |2005 [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA Championships]] 5th at HWT
|-
|((no2))Loss
|3–2
|align=left|Greg Wagner
|style="font-size:88%"|1–4
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|March 19, 2005
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|[[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|2005 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships]]
|-
|((no2))Loss
|3–1
|align=left|[[Cole Konrad]]
|style="font-size:88%"|2–6
|-
|((yes2))Win
|3–0
|align=left|Matt Feast
|style="font-size:88%"|4–2
|-
|((yes2))Win
|2–0
|align=left|Marc Allenmang
|style="font-size:88%"|Major 9–1
|-
|((yes2))Win
|1–0
|align=left|Payam Zarrinpour
|style="font-size:88%"|5–1
|-
((end))

==See also==
((portal|Biography))
*[[List of current UFC fighters]]
*[[List of male mixed martial artists]]
*[[List of Strikeforce alumni]]

==References==
((reflist|30em))

==External links==
((Commons category))
*((UFC|Cain-Valasquez))
*((Sherdog|19102))


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((s-ttl|title=15th [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]]|years=October 23, 2010 – November 12, 2011))
((s-aft|after=[[Junior dos Santos]]))
((s-bef|before=[[Junior dos Santos]]))
((s-ttl|title=17th [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]]|years=December 29, 2012 – June 13, 2015))
((s-aft|after=[[Fabrício Werdum]]))
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((UFC Heavyweight Championship))
((Authority control))

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