The judge fights tears as he condemns the former UFC champion Cain Velasquez for filming

The former UFC Cain Velasquez fighter was sentenced to five years in prison for attempted murder.

However, his sentence is reduced in time already obvious and could end up being behind bars for a year.

A sentence was awarded five years after a request to VelasquezCredit: Getty

During a 11 -mile car chase in 2022, Velasquez, who shared the hectare with Brock Lesnar and Francis ngannou during his UFC Career, he shot a gun several times on a truck that transported three people, including a man accused of harassing the relative of Velasquez.

Velasquez, who is twice UFC’s maximum weight champion, started shooting the victims during an intersection. As they were trying to escape, he squaded their vehicle and fired the gun recorded against them again. The bullets hit the driver in the arm and on the right side, cutting his brachial artery, while they passed a school, which was leaving out for the day.

District prosecutor Jeff Rosen said: “A man’s decision to take the law in his hands has left an innocent man injured and in the process of extinction, teachers and many others in our community. If you want to do justice in the county of Santa Clara, please apply for a badge.”

His target was not injured and Velasquez was arrested. His expected victim, the 46 -year -old Harry Goularte, continues to face accusations of harassment for suspended children. It remains in custody with GPS monitoring.

Velasquez, 42 years old, did not present any dispute for an attempt to murder last summer and in the hearing in Santa Clara on Monday, the ministries public asked for a 25 -year sentence of life in prison. The defense of Velasquez, in the meantime, has asked for time without time in prison with 1,283 days already served as well as two years in home arrest.

The local journalist, Amy Larson, wrote it Judge Arthur Bocanegra has excited himself When the penalty passed, noting that he was suffocated, noting that “punishment arrives in many ways, and one of the worst is to force a father not to be present in his son’s life”, noting that Velasquez has no criminal record, he expressed remorse and took full responsibility for his actions. “This is a tragic case. Mr. Velasquez is not a danger to public security,” said Bocanegra.

The lawyer Renee Hessling, who represented Velasquez, is disappointed by the condemnation but optimistic about his future.

“Today’s results are sweet and sour: we hoped that Mr. Velasquez remained out of prison,” said Hessling in a written declaration.

Velasquez beat Lesnar at UFC 121 in 2010 to win the UFC maximum weight titleCredit: Getty Images – Getty

He lost it against Junior Dos Santos in 2011, but he won it in their revenge at the end of 2012 to make him a twice championCredit: Getty Images – Getty

His last UFC struggle, in 2019, ended with NgannouCredit: Getty – Collaborator

“However, the facts remain clear: Cain Velasquez is a good man, a devoted father and a respected member of the community. What he and his family have endured a living nightmare, one who did not deserve.

“During all this, Cain showed courage and strength of character. He assumed the responsibility of his actions and was held responsible.

“The phrase handed down today reflects the complexities of the situation and recognizes the man behind the titles. When he is released, he will continue to give an example: protect, contribute and take care of the people surrounding him.”

When he spoke on Kyle Kingsbury’s podcast in early March, Velasquez said he would do it Respects the decision of the Court.

“I know what I did and I know what I did was very dangerous for other people, you know? Not only the people involved, but for innocent people,” he said.

“I understand what I did and I’m willing to do everything I have to reimburse him.”

Velasquez has already taken the time behind the bars and his defense wants this that he took into considerationCredit: Getty

The full responsibility for his actions that the judge took into consideration during his sentence was assumedCredit: Getty

Dana White’s letter

Following the arrest of Velasquez in 2022, White was among the many to write letters in support of the former champion. This is what White wrote

To the honorable judge of the Superior Court of Santa Clara,

I write this reference in full knowledge of the current accusations of Cain Velasquez of attempted murder and aggression. I was amazed in learning about these accusations against him, since I am completely out of the character for the man who I was proud to say that he was twice champion of the UFC maximum weights.

I have known Mr. Velasquez for more than 15 years and during his period as an active athlete with UFC, he represented our company with dignity and has always treated the others with respect. It was an example model of how a professional athlete should go, projecting a positive image in the UFC fan base. Mr. Velasquez was extremely professional and went well to establish a connection with our fans and promote the sport of mixed martial arts, not only as a product of entertainment, but also as a character-building discipline.

As a Mexican American, Mr. Velasquez was proud of his inheritance and has never transmitted the opportunity to visit Mexico on behalf of our company and demonstrate his gratitude to Mexican fans for their support.

The people who know him best describe him as a humble and spoken man who was very dedicated to his family, including his wife and two children.

If given the opportunity, I am sure that Mr. Velasquez would only want to return to his family and continue to have a positive impact on his community.

I sincerely ask to take it into consideration while judging the next steps in this process concerning Mr. Velasquez.

If you want to confirm one of the previous ones, do not hesitate to contact me.

He added: “Whatever the field feels correct for what I have to do, I will do it with my head and I am not yet and not playing the game of guilt.

“It was I who did it and I reacted that way.”

Velasquez won 14 of his 17 professional fights during his MMA career, 12 of which came to direct elimination.

He beat Lesnar in 2010 to win the title of UFC maximum weights and was again champion in 2012 by beating Junior Dos Santos in a revenge after losing his belt.

He announced his retirement in October 2019, eight months after being beaten by Francis Ngannou at their main event.

In 2022, following his arrest, the UFC offered his public support to Velasquez, including a letter from the CEO Dana White, who was presented to the court during his case. In the letter, Velasquez was described a “example of a model of how a professional athlete should take”.

Other support letters came from the former champions Daniel Cormier, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Kamaru Usman.