Short answer? Yes, Cain Velasquez is married, and his wife is Michelle. We haven’t found any credible report of a split or a new girlfriend, so “dating” isn’t really the right word here. Let’s walk through what’s actually known, and what isn’t.
| L | Francis NgannouKO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 0:26 | UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. VelasquezFeb 17, 2019 |
| W | Travis BrowneKO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 4:57 | UFC 200: Tate vs NunesJul 9, 2016 |
| L | Fabricio Werdum TitleSubmission · Guillotine Choke On Ground · R3 2:13 | UFC 188: Velasquez vs WerdumJun 13, 2015 |
| W | Junior Dos Santos TitleKO/TKO · Punch to Head On Ground · R5 3:09 | UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3Oct 19, 2013 |
| W | Antonio Silva TitleKO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 1:21 | UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2May 25, 2013 |
So who is Michelle, anyway?
Michelle is Cain’s wife, and she keeps a low profile. You’ll see her last name spelled a few ways online (Borquez, Bosquez), which tells you how little she’s put out there herself. One outlet reports she’s from Campbell, California, but there isn’t much more that’s been confirmed publicly about her career.
And honestly, that’s fine. Not every fighter’s spouse wants a spotlight. Wikipedia’s infobox also lists Michelle Velasquez as his spouse and gives the number of children as two.
When did they get married?
Several outlets report the wedding date as May 28, 2011. One more detail fans often miss: they became parents to a daughter in 2009, before the wedding. A son followed in 2018.
So they’ve been together a long time. But here’s a caution. Some low-quality sites online say they married in 2007 or that they have three kids. Those claims don’t line up with the better sources, so we’d skip them.
What do we know about their life at home?
Cain has shared little glimpses over the years. In a 2019 ESPN interview, he said he and his wife liked game nights with friends and picked the winner of The Bachelor before each season. Pretty relatable, right? And he said in a 2019 video chat that Michelle encouraged him to join WWE.
As for location, we’ll stay general. He’s listed as fighting out of San Jose, California, with American Kickboxing Academy. That’s the Bay Area, and it’s where he’s long been based as a fighter.
Why did so many people start searching this in 2026?
Because his family was at the center of a very hard few years. If you’ve followed the story, you know it already. Velasquez was paroled from a California state prison in February 2026 after the 2022 shooting case. He’d been handed a five-year sentence, minus time served, after a no contest plea to felony attempted murder, assault and weapons charges.
Major outlets reported that he accused the man of molesting his then-4-year-old son. That’s the context. We won’t go further into the family’s private details, because it isn’t our place.
What we can say is that TMZ reported he was reunited with his family after about 11 months locked up. Did you see that video? It made the rounds fast.
Quick facts at a glance
| Question | What’s publicly known |
|---|---|
| Relationship status | Married to Michelle |
| Wedding date | Reported as May 28, 2011 |
| Children | Two (a daughter born in 2009, a son born in 2018) |
| Base | San Jose, California area; American Kickboxing Academy |
| Dating anyone else? | No credible reports |
What’s he doing now?
He’s staying busy around the sport. He’s been training the next generation of stars at American Kickboxing Academy, and he worked the broadcast team at MVP MMA’s first event in May.
But what about a comeback? One report says he’ll face Frank Mir in a wrestling match at an AIGA event in California this November, though that’s a report, not something we’ve seen confirmed in full. And his coach Javier Mendez says he’s “in discussions” to join Real American Freestyle. We’ll keep an eye on both.
What fans usually get wrong
The big one? Assuming no social media posts means no relationship. Cain and Michelle simply don’t share much. So when a random site claims a split or a new partner, be skeptical.
And if you like these family-life rundowns, we’ve covered a few other stars too. You might enjoy our look at Khabib Nurmagomedov’s family life or our piece on Georges St-Pierre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cain Velasquez married?
Yes. His wife is Michelle, and reports date the wedding to May 28, 2011. We haven’t seen a credible report of a separation.
Is Cain Velasquez dating anyone?
There are no credible reports of that. Since he’s married, “girlfriend” searches mostly lead to spam sites.
How many kids does Cain Velasquez have?
Two, according to Wikipedia and other outlets. We’re not naming them, since they’re kids.
Where does Cain Velasquez live?
He’s listed as based in San Jose, California, and has been connected to American Kickboxing Academy. We won’t share anything more specific than that.
So that’s where things stand. Cain’s family has been through a lot, and they’ve mostly stayed private. If anything changes and it’s confirmed by reliable outlets, we’ll update this page. Thanks for reading, and we’ll catch you on the next one.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Cain Velasquez
- Soap Central: Who is Cain Velasquez’s wife?
- FirstSportz: How many kids does Cain Velasquez have?
- Married Celebrity: Is Cain Velasquez Married?
- The Washington Times: Velasquez released from prison
- TMZ: Velasquez released on parole
- Bloody Elbow: Velasquez reportedly books first match
- Bloody Elbow: Velasquez on a potential MMA return
- BoxingNews: Velasquez in talks to join RAF
Last updated: October 2026
