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As the first fight of his new, four-fight contract, Velasquez headlined UFC's inaugural...

February 17, 2019 · Cain Velasquez · UFC · On this day

Cain Velasquez

As the first fight of his new, four-fight contract, Velasquez headlined UFC's inaugural event on ESPN, UFC on ESPN 1 against Francis Ngannou on February 17, 2019.

About Cain Velasquez

Cain Velasquez is a prominent American former mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, renowned for his tenure in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where he became a two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion. His explosive fighting style and impressive grappling skills made him a formidable competitor in the heavyweight division.

  • Nationality: United States
  • Born: July 28, 1982
  • MMA Record: 14 wins, 3 losses
  • Wins by Knockout: 12
  • Wins by Decision: 2

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