Cain Velasquez is a well-known former American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He rose to fame for his time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he competed in the heavyweight division. Cain won the championship twice during his stint. However, recently, he hasn’t been in the news for his professional achievements but rather for his release from prison. Yes! You heard that right: the former UFC champ was recently released from jail, prompting netizens to ask: Why was he in prison in the first place?
Former UFC champion, Cain Velasquez released from jail
Former UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez, was released on parole from California state prison on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (ET). The wrestler was released after spending the past 11 months in custody. The news was confirmed by his longtime agent, Mike Fonseca, to ESPN. He walked out of a California prison and reunited with his family. A video shared on X shows Cain Velasquez stepping off a shuttle and hugging his children.
