Happy birthday! Cain Velasquez turns 44 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary athlete turns 44 on Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2026.

UFC champion Cain Velasquez is celebrating his 44th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Cain Velasquez has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 44th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Velasquez, a cultural icon

Born Cain Ramirez Velasquez in Woodlake on July 28, 1982, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Velasquez's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Cain hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Cain Velasquez as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 44.

Happy Birthday, Cain, you're the best!

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