HeavyweightRETIRED

Cain Velasquez

14-3

Age

Height

6'1"

Weight

248 lbs

Reach

77"

Avg Fight Time

06:53

Gym

AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) San Jose

Wins By

12 KO · 0 Sub · 2 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 7R2 2R3 1R5 2

Last 5

WLWLW

Finish Rate

86%

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Salinas, United States

Fight History

WIN

vs Denis Stojnic

UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Side Control

R2 2:34

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Side Control·R2 2:34

LOSS

vs Francis Ngannou

UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 0:26

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 0:26

WIN

vs Travis Browne

UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· 2016-07-09

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 4:57

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:57

LOSS

vs Fabricio Werdum

UFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· 2015-06-13

Submission

Guillotine Choke On Ground

R3 2:13

SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R3 2:13

WIN

vs Jake O'Brien

UFC: Silva vs Irvin· 2013-11-13

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Side Control

R1 2:02

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Side Control·R1 2:02

WIN

vs Junior Dos Santos

UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3· 2013-10-19

KO/TKO

Punch to Head On Ground

R5 3:09

KO/TKOPunch to Head On Ground·R5 3:09

WIN

vs Antonio Silva

UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2· 2013-05-25

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:21

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:21

WIN

vs Junior Dos Santos

UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II· 2012-12-29

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Antonio Silva

UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· 2012-05-26

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Mount

R1 3:36

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 3:36

WIN

vs Brock Lesnar

UFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez· 2010-10-23

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Side Control

R1 4:12

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Side Control·R1 4:12

WIN

vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

UFC 110: Nogueira vs Velasquez· 2010-02-20

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:20

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:20

WIN

vs Ben Rothwell

UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun· 2009-10-24

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R2 0:58

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 0:58

WIN

vs Cheick Kongo

UFC 99: The Comeback· 2009-06-13

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Brad Morris

UFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 2· 2008-04-19

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Side Control

R1 2:10

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Side Control·R1 2:10

LOSS

vs Junior Dos Santos

UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:04

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:04

Fighter Archetype

Well-Rounded

Balanced MMA

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

6.4/min

Grappling

5.13 TD

Defense

57%

⚖️Cain adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 58% striking and 45% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

No commentary data for technique analysis

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (5 techniques)

Punches to Head From Side Control

40% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

20% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground

20% of KOs

Punch to Head On Ground

10% of KOs

Punches to Head From Mount

10% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head From Side Control leads with 4 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚔️

All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.

💪

Peak strengths: TD/15min (5.1) and Strikes/Min (6.4).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (15/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 86% of wins end in finish (12 KO + 0 subs).

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 86% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (75% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

58%

Above Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

57%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

38% acc36%

Clinch

74% acc27%

Ground

78% acc37%

Striking Differential+4.04/min

6.37 landed/min2.33 absorbed/min

6.37

Landed/Min

2.33

Absorbed/Min

1.28

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed745

Sig. Strikes Attempted1287

Key Insights

Cain is active on the ground (38%).

Primarily a headhunter with 76% targeting the head.

Dominant exchange ratio (2.7:1).

High KD rate (1.28/fight).

Clinch active: 27% of output in the clinch (74% accuracy).

Effective ground striker: 37% from ground at 78% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

45%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

86%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

39%

Landed

Defended

Total

5.13

TD / 15min

0.38

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

162

Attempted

42%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

3 total attempts

Early Hunter

67%

33%

Key Insights

Aggressive wrestler averaging 5.13 TD/15min.

Elite TD defense (86%).

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Ground active: 37% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,438

32.68

Ratio

Absorbed

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

20/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

69.1

Elite Activity

Strikes/Min

10.1

Standing %

54%

R3 vs R1 Output

75%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

💪 Dominant damage ratio (32.68x) - elite striking efficiency.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (69.1) - maintains relentless pace.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 15 fights

R1 Control

1:59

R2 Control

2:24

R3 Control

2:46

R1 to Final

-32%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

0.0pp

Body

+2.5pp

Leg

-2.4pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-23.3pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

Championship Rounds

Based on 2 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

26.1

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

16.8

sig strikes / round

Output Change

64%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Fades Significantly

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights