Cain Velasquez, former UFC heavyweight champion, was arrested Monday on suspicion of attempted murder in San Jose. Everything to know about Velasquez here.
Reem AbdalazemUpdate: Mar 3rd, 2022 20:26 EST
Aric CrabbAP
Former UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez, was arrested in San Jose on Monday, on suspicion of attempted murder after firing shots at a vehicle.
4/ Cain Velasquez was the suspect arrested yesterday in connection with this incident. He was booked into Santa Clara County main jail for attempted murder. The motive and circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation at this time. pic.twitter.com/bBuuPQytNx
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) March 1, 2022
Cain Velasquez chose to take the law into his hands
Velasquez is reported to have been shooting at a man he believed had molested a child related to the 39-year-old, according to several news sites. The man, however, was in a vehicle with his stepfather, who was struck by the bullet. According to the San Jose Police Department, he is expected to survive his injuries.
The ex-MMA American fighter is currently being held without bail at the Santa Clara County jail. Velasquez is set for a court date on Wednesday, with the motive of the incident still under investigation.
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Who is Cain Velasquez?
Velasquez (14-3) has been considered one of MMA’s greatest heavyweight fighters for a long time. Unfortunately for the American though, several injuries ended his career prematurely after derailing his prime years as a fighter. The Mexican-born went on a flawless 9-0 run, that included a first-round knockout of Pride and UFC star Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, to capture the UFC heavyweight championship by beating Brock Lesnar through first-round TKO. Velasquez also claimed his first title defense against Junior dos Santos and defeated him in their trilogy bout.
