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Cain Velasquez Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for 2022 Shooting

The former UFC champion receives credit for time served, reducing his remaining sentence to approximately one year, as community reactions highlight debates on justice and accountability.

Cain Velasquez gets ready to take on Francis Ngannou in a Feb 17, 2019; bout in Phoenix.
Cain Velasquez, right, appears for his arraignment with his attorney Edward Sousa at the Santa Clara County Hall of Justice, Nov. 21, 2022, in San Jose, Calif.
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Overview

  • Cain Velasquez, former UFC heavyweight champion, was sentenced to five years in prison for a 2022 shooting targeting Harry Goularte, who is accused of molesting Velasquez's son.
  • Velasquez pleaded no contest to charges of attempted murder, felony assault, and related gun charges, avoiding a possible life sentence after premeditated charges were dropped.
  • The judge credited Velasquez with 1,283 days already served, leaving him with approximately one year of prison time remaining, pending good behavior.
  • The incident involved an 11-mile car chase where Velasquez fired shots at Goularte’s vehicle, injuring Goularte’s stepfather, Paul Bender, while Goularte was unharmed.
  • The sentencing has drawn strong reactions from the MMA community, with many expressing support for Velasquez while debates continue over vigilante justice and legal accountability.