What is Cain Velasquez Net Worth in 2025?

Cain Velasquez, a retired American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, gained fame in the UFC as a two-time Heavyweight Champion.

Born on July 28, 1982, in Salinas, California, he built an impressive MMA record of 14 wins and 3 losses, securing several victories by knockout and decision.

Recently, a court sentenced Velasquez to five years in prison for his involvement in a shooting incident from February 2022. He chased and fired at a vehicle carrying Harry Goularte, the man accused of molesting Velasquez’s four-year-old son.

As of 2025, Cain Velasquez’s net worth is estimated at $4 million.

The former mixed martial artist and professional wrestler built his wealth through a successful UFC career, where he won the Heavyweight Championship twice, and later pursued opportunities in professional wrestling.

He was born on July 28, 1982, which makes him currently 42 years old.

A court sentenced Velasquez to five years in prison on March 24, 2025, for a shooting incident in February 2022.

Velasquez pleaded no contest to attempted murder, felony assault, and gun-related charges after he pursued and opened fire on a vehicle carrying Harry Goularte, who had been accused of molesting his son.

The gunfire injured Goularte’s stepfather, while Goularte remained unharmed.

The Former Heavyweight Champion has two children with his wife, Michelle Velasquez. They have a daughter born in 2009 and a son born in 2018. The couple married on May 28, 2011, and they reside in San Jose, California.

Velasquez compiled an impressive professional MMA record, securing 14 victories while suffering only 3 defeats. He demonstrated exceptional knockout power, finishing 12 of his opponents with strikes.

Additionally, he earned 2 wins by decision but did not secure any victories via submission. On the other hand, his losses included 2 knockouts and 1 submission defeat.

Among his most notable fights, Velasquez delivered a dominant performance against Brock Lesnar, winning by TKO (punches) at UFC 121 on October 23, 2010.

He also showcased his strength and resilience in a victory over Junior dos Santos, earning a TKO (slam and punch) at UFC 166 on October 19, 2013.

However, he faced a tough loss against Francis Ngannou, suffering a knockout via punches at UFC on ESPN on February 17, 2019.

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