The return of Cain Velasquez - ESPN
Cain Velasquez is arguably the best heavyweight fighter in UFC history. After more than two years away from the cage, he explains why he decided to come back and continue competing.
www.espn.comVelasquez attended court, after a shooting in 2022 in California; news note a five-year sentence announced in early 2025, parts of his public life evolution include UFC heavyweight status and public appearances as continued public attention. Earlier a UFC fighter comeback was discussed after a long cage hiatus from the cage, sparking interest in his career arc. Sources reference BJPenn as supporting material for his current status. Velasquez’s criminal issues continue to shape the public story about him.