WATCH: Emotional video of Khabib Nurmagomedov reuniting with Cain Velasquez after release from jail
Cain Velasquez shot a man and his stepfather who molested Cain's son. Recently, after rejoining his gym, Cain reunited with teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov has an emotional meetup with Cain Velasquez (Image via : MMA Junkie)
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez returns to his normal life training at the American Kickboxing Academy. After spending over eight months in prison, Cain Velasquez was granted bail. Khabib Nurmagomedov, who reportedly wanted some time away from the MMA world, reunited with Velasquez at the gym.
After retiring from UFC, Cain Velasquez started coaching in AKA. Nevertheless, in February 2022, Velasquez was arrested under the charges of first-degree attempted murder and several other assault charges. Velasquez engaged in an 11-mile high-speed car class pursuing a person named Harry Goularte. The person molested Cain’s son at a daycare facility. Velasquez rammed his vehicle into Goularte’s car and fired multiple shots from his handgun. Goularte’s stepfather, who was also present with him in the car was struck by a bullet and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
He then spent his next eight months inside prison while many MMA fans and fighters protested against Cain’s arrest. Fellow AKA fighters Daniel Cormier and Khabib Nurmagomedov visited Cain while in prison. He was denied bail multiple times on the count of being a threat to people’s safety. However, after eight months, Velasquez was granted his release on a $1 million bond and placed under house arrest. Gradually, Velasquez received permission to appear at professional wrestling and charity events.
He also began coaching at the American Kickboxing Academy and reunited with teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov supported Cain a lot during his time in prison and visited him a few times. Although Cain is free to train and attend events, he will be monitored through his ankle monitor and sometimes get visited by the authorities. Fight fans are happy to see Cain slowly acclimate to everyday life.
Cain Velasquez back to regular training at American Kickboxing Academy
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has returned to the American Kickboxing Academy in a coaching role. A couple of years after retiring from the UFC, Velasquez was arrested for first-degree murder. Velasquez allegedly rammed his car into another person’s vehicle and fired at a person and his stepfather. The person in question was out on bond after s****ly assaulting Cain’s son at a daycare.
Many professional fighters came forward and showed their support for Cain amidst his sentence in prison. However, eight months after his prison sentence started, he was given a $1 million bond and placed under house arrest. After his release, Velasquez returned to the American Kickboxing Academy as an instructor. During his prime, Velasquez worked alongside former champions like Daniel Cormier, Luke Rockhold, and Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Following his release, he has coached young fighters alongside Javier Mendez and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Welterweight fighter Belal Muhammad also worked a few training sessions under Velasquez. Although Velasquez is out on bail, he will face trial at some point to prove his innocence.
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