It is a gloomy day for all the UFC fans. UFC legend and a former champion, Cain Velasquez has been sentenced to five years of imprisonment. Following charges of attempted murder and many more charges, the case reached its conclusion after a deliberation of 3 years. The Superior Court Judge at Santa Clara County, Arthur Bocanegra, passed the verdict in a hearing at the Santa Clara County Hall of Justice in San Jose, California.
With a total of 10 felony charges, Velasquez’s case dates back to 2022. After coming to know about his then 4-year-old son being molested over 100 times at a daycare, the UFC fighter got enraged. Engaging in a high-octane car chase that lasted for 11 miles, Velasquez fired more than once at the accused, Harry Goularte’s car.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for attempted m*rder after firing a g*n at a man who allegedly molested his son over 100 times at a daycare pic.twitter.com/DSj8qTDi1F
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) March 24, 2025
While Goularte was not hit, his stepfather, Paul Bender, suffered gunshot wounds on his arm. Before the final sentence was announced, Goularte’s car, which was lined with bullet holes, was presented before the court. Meanwhile, as the verdict got announced, fans quickly stood in support of Cain Velasquez trying to protect his son.
Fans Rally Behind Cain Velasquez
As soon as the verdict was heard, fans flocked to the comments section to express their views. However, most did support Velasquez’s actions.
One fan commented, “While i do agree the other guy deserved it, you cant take justice into your own hands and expect nothing to happen.”
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While i do agree the other guy deserved it, you cant take justice into your own hands and expect nothing to happen
— Nando 🍀 (@nando17celtics) March 24, 2025
Another fan said, “I don’t see nothing wrong with what he did tbh.”
I don’t see nothing wrong with what he did tbh 👀
— Bi$hup™️ (@BishupH) March 24, 2025
A third fan stated, “Why are we charging people for serving justice?”
Why are we charging people for serving justice?
— Cee (@sorealCee) March 24, 2025
This user enquired about the amount of bail for the UFC fighter. The comment read, “How much is his bail?”
How much is his bail?
— 𝐃𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐮 (@DonBenzuuu) March 25, 2025
A fan demanded Velasquez to be freed, saying, “Free’Em!”
Free'Em!
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) March 25, 2025
Lastly, a fan chimed in, “Did that person actually got hit? If not, I think that sentence is too harsh.”
Did that person actually got hit? If not, I think that sentence is too harsh.
— ExploreTheWorld🌎 (@AbsurdAnticsHQ) March 24, 2025
Thus, it is evident that the news of Cain Velasquez has shaken the UFC community. Now, it remains to be seen what happens next.
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