| Celebrated Name: | Cain Velasquez |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Cain Velasquez |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 41 years old |
| Birth Date: | July 28, 1982 |
| Birth Place: | Salinas, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.87 m |
| Weight: | 112 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Michelle Velasquez (m. 2011) |
| Children: | Yes 1 Daughter (Name not available) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): |
N/A |
| Profession: | Mixed martial artist |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $5 million |
| Last Updated: | April 2024 |
The tradition of fighting both as a form of sports and as entertainment has been derived from the ancient times. Today, sports in the name of entertainment, such as fighting sports, have taken over the television ratings. Brands such as World Wrestling Entertainment and Ultimate Fighting Championship have created a craze all over the world. Fighters and wrestlers alike put their lives on the line in order to gain fame and glory. One such fighter is Cain Velasquez, who plies his trade in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Maybe you know about Cain Velasquez very well But do you know how old and tall is he and what is his net worth in 2024? If you do not know, We have prepared this article about details of Cain Velasquez’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.
Early Life
Cain Velasquez is of Mexican descent and was born to Mexican Efrain Velasquez and American Isabel Velasquez. Cain’s father, Efrain, emigrated to the United States of America from Mexico, albeit illegally. This was when he met his future wife, the American named Isabel. After dating for a while, they decided to get married. This helped Efrain attain citizenship in the United States of America. They then had three kids. Adela and Cain followed Efrain Jr.
Cain Velasquez is a born athlete. Raised in the suburbs of Yuma, Arizona, he attained a proper record of 110 wins and ten losses in his high school career of wrestling, winning the state championships twice. He was also a member of his high school football team, playing with them for three years. He was the captain of both the wrestling team and the football team. In his football team, he played as a linebacker.
As he joined college, he continued to pursue his interest in wrestling, winning the heavyweight division championship once, on a national level. He then transferred to a state university, where he wrestled for another three years. He also fought alongside other future Ultimate Fighting Championship stars in his time at university.
Personal Life
Cain Velasquez is married to his long-time girlfriend, Michelle Velasquez. On May 28, 2011, the couple tied the knot. Before their marriage, in the year 2009, May 6, their lovely daughter was born. Presently, he is living with his wife and family, he is a loyal husband and a responsible father.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on July 28, 1982, Cain Velasquez is 41 years old as of today’s date 26th April 2024. His height is 1.87 m tall, and weight is 112 kg.
Career
Cain Velasquez started fighting professionally, as an MMA fighter on the 7th of October, 2006. He won the match in the first round itself, knocking out his opponent. He is known for his knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Guerilla Jiu-jitsu, and as a wrestler.
Cain’s second fight fared even better, winning against his opponent within four minutes, knocking the opposition out once again. In his debut for Ultimate Fighting Championship, he knocked out the opponent in the first round. As his stride through Ultimate Fighting Championship continued, Cain Velasquez continued knocking out his opponents with ease.
However, his biggest knockout, in the entirety of his career, would be the one in his match against Brock Lesnar. Velasquez, once again, defeated Lesnar in the first round via knockout to be crowned the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion.
After a good streak following his win against Lesnar, Velasquez finally lost his first-ever match in a fight against opposition Junior dos Santos. After this, Velasquez lost the title and regained it later after a few months. He still continues to fight for Ultimate Fighting Championship to this day.
Awards and Achievements
Cain Velasquez has won a majority of his fights via knocking out of his opponent and has been a two-time champion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. At university, he amassed a record of 86 wins and 17 losses. On a national level, he was 5th and 4th in 2005 and 2006 respectively.
Net Worth & Salary of Cain Velasquez in 2024
As of April 2024, Cain Velasquez net worth is currently $5 million. This massive worth is due to his sheer weight in the world of mixed martial arts. He is a prominent figure in huge fighting circles.
Velasquez used his athletic ability to carve a niche for himself in the world of sports and entertainment quite effectively.