Former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has opened up about getting used to regular life after spending over a yr in jail.
Velasquez, again in March 2022, was charged with tried homicide, alongside gun assault fees for capturing at a person who had allegedly molested his then-4-year-old son. He was additionally concerned in a automobile chase, and his fired photographs had really struck the alleged molester’s stepdad.
He was initially jailed and later positioned beneath home arrest from November 2022 (till the conclusion of his trial). Issues took a flip for the more severe in March 2025, as Velasquez was sentenced to five years in prison. Nonetheless, he did obtain credit score for 1,283 days of time served.
The 43-year-old was granted early parole in February 2026 and ultimately launched from jail.
Not too long ago, Velasquez opened up in an interview with Purple Nook MMA about adjusting to regular life after spending time in jail, additionally occurring to focus on the ‘most essential factor’ he has realized post-release. Velasquez mentioned:
I took it very step-by-step. I really feel like I took it actually sluggish, however it’s what I wanted to type of slowly get accustomed to regular life once more. So, an important is all the time to be with the household. Be with my children. Give them the love and assist that they want.
Take a look at Cain Velasquez’s feedback beneath:
Cain Velasquez highlights ‘Doing Extra Issues Wanted’ for Himself
Household and children apart, Cain Velasquez additionally highlighted the significance of getting again to the routine of ‘doing extra issues wanted for himself. The 43-year-old mentioned:
From then on, slowly begin worrying about myself…Doing extra issues that I would like for myself. I believe everyone wants a stability…However I’ve slowly began getting again into the gymnasium, principally only for myself. I do know teaching is gonna be there, trigger I’m gonna be capable to coach, simply by me working on the market.
One of many scariest males to ever grace the octagon, Velasquez retired from the game again in 2019 with a formidable file of 14-3. He additionally had a quick profession in Skilled Wrestling spanning virtually 5 years, together with a 6-month stint in WWE.
