Cain Velasquez Sentenced to Five Years – MMA Community Reacts with Outrage
Man, this is one of those stories that just hits you right in the gut. Cain Velasquez, the former two-time UFC heavyweight champion, has officially been sentenced to five years in prison. The MMA world is absolutely shaken by this news, and it's easy to see why. This isn't just any case—this is a man who took matters into his own hands after the justice system failed to protect his family.
If you haven't been following the case, let me break it down for you. Back in 2022, Cain found himself in a situation no parent ever wants to be in. His then 4-year-old son was allegedly molested multiple times by a man named Harry Goularte. The pain and anger that must have coursed through Cain at that moment is something only a parent could truly understand. And in that moment, he did what so many fathers say they would do—he went after the man accused of harming his child.
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Cain engaged in an intense 11-mile car chase, pursuing Goularte. During the chase, he fired shots from a .40-caliber handgun, hitting Goularte’s stepfather instead. Thankfully, the injuries weren’t life-threatening, but the incident led to Cain being hit with 10 felony charges, including attempted murder.
Fast forward to this week, and Judge Arthur Bocanegra sentenced him to five years in prison. But here's the kicker—this isn't a cold, emotionless verdict. Reports say the judge actually had tears in his eyes while delivering the sentence. That alone tells you how heartbreaking and complex this case really is.
And the MMA community? They’re not staying silent. Fighters and fans alike are outraged. UFC personalities like Michael Chiesa, Jorge Masvidal, Derek Brunson, and Chris Weidman have all spoken out, expressing their disappointment and support for Cain. The hashtag #FREECAIN is trending, with many believing that he should never have been sentenced in the first place. After all, isn’t the real issue here that the man who allegedly harmed his child is still awaiting trial, walking free while Cain sits behind bars?
Even with time served, Cain’s sentence feels heavy. It’s a painful reminder of how flawed the system can be. While some see this as a "light" sentence compared to the original 30 years he faced, many argue he shouldn’t have been behind bars at all.
This isn’t just about Cain Velasquez. It’s about a father’s love, about justice, about a system that sometimes feels like it punishes the wrong people. And that’s why the MMA world is standing by Cain—because in their eyes, he did what any father would have done.
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