Cain Velazquez in action in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X
The legal situation of Cain Velazquez The situation could take a turn for the worse in the coming days. The former UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg), who has been detained for 312 days, recently had his name added to the list of prisoners eligible for release.
According to California Incarcerated Records, the former wrestler has become eligible for parole, and with the official release date set for February of this year, there is a possibility that the American will leave prison soon.
???? Cain Velazquez is now eligible for parole
He has been in prison for 312 DAYS and has a parole eligibility date of February 2026
He could be a free man THIS MONTH 👏
—via California Incarcerated Records pic.twitter.com/ikz8jZBw1v
— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) February 2, 2026
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Why is Cain Velasquez in prison?
The episode dates back to March 2022, when Cain Velazquez He was accused of attempted murder and other crimes related to the use of a firearm after a car chase. At the time, the former fighter allegedly shot at a man accused of sexually abusing his four-year-old son, but missed his target and hit the suspect's stepfather. Three years later, in March 2025, the MMA icon was sentenced to five years in prison, plus four years of supervised probation.
Cain Velasquez's UFC numbers
Cain Velasquez is a former UFC heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Cain built a historic career in the UFC, where he became a two-time heavyweight champion and was known for his aggressive style, exceptional physical conditioning, and rivalries with names like... Junior GypsyVelasquez has a record of 14 wins and three losses in his professional MMA career.
The former champion retired from MMA in 2019, hanging up his gloves after a loss to... Francis NgannouThe American even transitioned to professional wrestling, competing for 'Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide' and WWE.
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