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Meet Isabel Velasquez and Efrain Velasquez

Cain Velasquez is a Mexican-American mixed martial artist who is best known for defeating Brock Lesnar and Junior dos Santos in the Ultimate Fighting Championship twice.

On the official UFC heavyweight rankings, he was briefly ranked third.

He’s been dubbed “one of the most feared and popular MMA fighters of recent times” by the UFC.

Cain Velasquez parents: Meet Isabel Velasquez and Efrain Velasquez

Cain Velasquez was born in Salinas, California, on July 28, 1982, to Efrain and Isabel Velasquez, and reared in Yuma, Arizona.

His father was an illegal immigrant from Sinaloa, Mexico, and his mother was born and raised in Fresno, California.

His father became a citizen of the United States after marrying Isabel.

Cain’s parents have always been supportive of his work, which has pushed him to greater heights in sports.

He wrestled for four years at Kofa High School, where he had a 110–10 record and twice won the 5A Arizona Wrestling Championship.

Who are his siblings?

Cain is the youngest of his parents’ three children, with a sister named Adela and a brother named Efrain Jr.

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Abbie Anker

Update: 2024-05-17