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Cain Velasquez

Cain Velasquez

MMA record: 14-3 (12)
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Salinas, California, U.S.

Best fights of Cain Velasquez

Over 12 years as a professional, Cain Velasquez has compiled a 14-3 (12) record, including six title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Cain Velasquez KOs Ant么nio Rodrigo Nogueira

    On February 21, 2010 Cain Velasquez faced Ant么nio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. Velasquez was 27 years old with a record of 7-0, and Nogueira was 33 with a record of 32-5-1. Velasquez was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Nogueira was coming off a win. Velasquez stopped Ant么nio Rodrigo Nogueira via KO in the 1st round.

  2. 2. Cain Velasquez defeats Junior dos Santos in their 2nd fight

    On December 29, 2012 Cain Velasquez fought Junior dos Santos for the UFC heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Velasquez was 30 years old with a record of 10-1, and Santos was 28 with a record of 15-1. Velasquez was coming off a win and Santos was on a 10-fight winning streak. Velasquez won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.

  3. 3. Cain Velasquez KOs Brock Lesnar

    On October 23, 2010 Cain Velasquez fought Brock Lesnar for the UFC heavyweight title. Velasquez was 28 years old with a record of 8-0, and Lesnar was 33 with a record of 5-1. Velasquez was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Lesnar was on a 4-fight winning streak. Velasquez stopped Brock Lesnar via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.

  4. 4. Cain Velasquez KOs Junior dos Santos in their 3rd fight

    On October 19, 2013 Cain Velasquez defended his UFC heavyweight title against Junior dos Santos. It was their third meeting. Velasquez was 31 years old with a record of 12-1, and Santos was 29 with a record of 16-2. Velasquez was on a 3-fight winning streak and Santos was coming off a win. Velasquez stopped Junior dos Santos via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.

  5. 5. Cain Velasquez KOs Travis Browne

    On July 9, 2016 Cain Velasquez faced Travis Browne in a heavyweight bout. Velasquez was 33 years old with a record of 13-2, and Browne was 33 with a record of 18-3-1. Velasquez was coming off a loss, while Browne was coming off a win. Velasquez stopped Travis Browne via TKO in the 1st round.

  6. 6. Cain Velasquez KOs Ant么nio Silva in their 2nd fight

    On May 25, 2013 Cain Velasquez defended his UFC heavyweight title against Ant么nio Silva. It was their second meeting. Velasquez was 30 years old with a record of 11-1, and Silva was 33 with a record of 18-4. Both Velasquez and Silva were on a 2-fight winning streak. Velasquez stopped Ant么nio Silva via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.

  7. 7. Cain Velasquez loses to Fabr铆cio Werdum via KO

    On June 13, 2015 Cain Velasquez defended his UFC heavyweight title against Fabr铆cio Werdum. Velasquez was 32 years old with a record of 13-1, and Werdum was 37 with a record of 19-5-1. Velasquez was on a 4-fight winning streak and Werdum was on a 5-fight winning streak. Werdum submitted Velasquez via guillotine choke in the 3rd round. Lost the title.

  8. 8. Cain Velasquez defeats Cheick Kongo

    On June 13, 2009 Cain Velasquez faced Cheick Kongo. Velasquez was 26 years old with a record of 5-0, and Kongo was 34 with a record of 14-4-1. Velasquez was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Kongo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Velasquez won via unanimous decision.

  9. 9. Cain Velasquez KOs Ben Rothwell

    On October 24, 2009 Cain Velasquez faced Ben Rothwell in a heavyweight bout. Velasquez was 27 years old with a record of 6-0, and Rothwell was 28 with a record of 30-6. Velasquez was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Rothwell was coming off a win. Velasquez stopped Ben Rothwell via TKO in the 2nd round.