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Cain Velasquez Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Attempted Murder

The former UFC heavyweight champion receives credit for three years already served, leaving two years remaining in his sentence.

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JULY 9: Cain Velasquez prepares to fight Travis Browne during the UFC 200 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 9, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Overview

  • Cain Velasquez was sentenced to five years in prison for the 2022 shooting targeting Harry Goularte, who is accused of molesting Velasquez's son.
  • The sentencing includes credit for three years of time already served, meaning Velasquez will serve two more years.
  • Velasquez pleaded no contest to charges of attempted murder, assault, and gun offenses in August 2024, avoiding a longer sentence.
  • The incident involved an 11-mile car chase during which Velasquez fired shots at Goularte's vehicle, injuring Goularte's stepfather, Paul Bender.
  • Velasquez expressed remorse in court, acknowledging the recklessness of his actions and taking full responsibility for endangering others.