Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has always embraced his Mexican heritage, the connection he feels to his roots, and how proud he is of where he comes from.
As the UFC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, here is a look back at five key performances in the career of Cain Ramirez Velasquez.
Velasquez was six fights into his professional career and coming off his first decision win over divisional stalwart Cheick Kongo. It was the first time the former Arizona State wrestler had struggled even a little, and made many people wonder if it was time to pump the brakes on the undefeated prospect’s rapid rise through the heavyweight ranks.