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Cain Velasquez Sentenced to Five Years for Attempted Murder

5/24/2025

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Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading no contest to attempted murder charges. His arrest in February 2022 stemmed from a desperate act of chasing and shooting at Harry Goularte, who was accused of molesting Velasquez's son. UFC CEO Dana White stood by him, even covering his $1 million bail.

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Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading no contest to attempted murder charges. His arrest in February 2022 stemmed from a desperate act of chasing and shooting at Harry Goularte, who was accused of molesting Velasquez's son. UFC CEO Dana White stood by him, even covering his $1 million bail.