Cain Velasquez speaks out for the first time following prison release: “You have lifted me up so high”
Former UFC Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez broke his silence on Wednesday following nearly 12 months behind bars after posting an emotional video message thanking fans for their support and expressing relief that he is finally free from prison, stating "It's good to be out." This update comes weeks before the scheduled end of a five-year sentence imposed in February or March depending on whether probation was granted earlier this year following his plea no contest charges related to attempting to shoot Harry Goularte at Velasquez's son.
Key Points
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1Cain Velasquez released an emotional video message on Instagram thanking fans and family for their support following his release from prison.
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2Velasquez served nearly one year in jail after pleading no contest to charges related to attempting to shoot a man accused of molesting his son, who was at daycare when the incident occurred.
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3The former UFC Heavyweight Champion had been sentenced originally five years for an attempted murder charge stemming from 2025 but is now out on parole or release as reported in March.
Developments
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez released an emotional video message on Instagram following his parole from California's Soledad prison after serving approximately 10 months in a five-year sentence for attempted murder stemming from the February 2022 shooting of Harry Goularte. In the post, he expressed gratitude to fans and family while stating that he is taking it slowly as he adjusts back into civilian life with his children before returning to training later this year.