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My Take
Velasquez is, for my money, one of the defining heavyweights mixed martial arts has produced. What set him apart was never just power but a cardio engine that let a man his size keep a relentless pace deep into rounds, and he turned that into two reigns as UFC heavyweight champion. His wrestling foundation from Arizona State is the bedrock of all of it. That he later stepped into pro wrestling tells me he simply loves to compete. I admire the craft and the grind behind his run, and I think the sport will measure future big men against the standard he set.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cain Velasquez
- Name (Japanese)
- ケイン・ヴェラスケス
- Reading
- けいん・ゔぇらすけす
- Born
- July 28, 1982 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Salinas, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter / amateur wrestler / professional wrestler
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Kofa High School
- University
- Arizona State University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Cain Velasquez born?
Born July 28, 1982 (age 43).
Where is Cain Velasquez from?
Cain Velasquez is from Salinas, California, United States.
What does Cain Velasquez do?
Cain Velasquez works as mixed martial arts fighter, amateur wrestler, professional wrestler.
How tall is Cain Velasquez?
Cain Velasquez is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.