Cain Velasquez has been offered a multi-fight contract by Dirty Boxing Championship, set to take effect as soon as he's released from prison.
What happened?
The former UFC Heavyweight Champion was sentenced to 5 years in prison for an attempted murder charge stemming from a February 2022 incident.
Cain Velasquez allegedly shot at Harry Goularte, a man accused of molesting his 4-year-old son.
Why it matters for Cain Velasquez
Velasquez will be 46 at the time of his release and will have the opportunity to cash in on more fights in the Dirty Boxing ring.
The retired Velasquez hasn't fought since 2019, and it's hard to imagine he would again after getting out of prison.
What comes next?
Dirty Boxing was founded last fall, featuring a fresh take on combat sports with four-ounce gloves, striking-only, no kicks allowed, and ground and pound.
Former UFC stars have taken part in the new promotion, such as Yoel Romero and former heavyweight champ Andrei Arlovski, both winning in their forties.
Cain Velasquez had two title reigns as the UFC Heavyweight Champion and currently holds the longest single-stretch title reign in UFC heavyweight history.
The offer from Dirty Boxing Championship is a significant development in Velasquez's career, given his current circumstances.
On Monday, Velasquez was sentenced at the Santa Clara County Court in San Jose, CA, and received credit for time served, which includes 1,283 days with house arrest and ankle monitor.
This means he will be released in 1.5 years, giving him a chance to revive his fighting career.
Dirty Boxing Championship posted on Friday, #FreeCain Dirty Boxing Championship will offer multi-fight contract to Cain Velasquez as soon as he's free!
Velasquez's final UFC fight was against Francis Ngannou in 2019, and he was 36 at the time.
In recent years, Velasquez has competed in pro wrestling at Lucha Libre in Mexico.
The future of Cain Velasquez's fighting career remains uncertain, but the offer from Dirty Boxing Championship provides a potential path forward.
Cain Velasquez will likely face significant challenges upon his release from prison, but the opportunity to fight again could be a motivating factor.
The Dirty Boxing Championship offer is a notable development in the world of MMA, given Velasquez's status as a former UFC Heavyweight Champion.
As Velasquez serves his sentence, the MMA community will be watching to see how his career unfolds upon his release.
The offer from Dirty Boxing Championship is set to take effect as soon as Velasquez is released from prison, providing a potential new chapter in his fighting career.