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Dana White Reacts To Cain Velasquez Attempted Murder Charge

dana white cain velasquezUFC President Dana White has shared his opinion on the ongoing situation involving Cain Velasquez. Earlier this week, Cain Velasquez was arrested and charged with attempted murder along with nine other related charges, following an incident that occurred in San Jose. Velasquez allegedly fired a handgun into a truck occupied by Harry Goularte Jr along […]

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UFC President Dana White has shared his opinion on the ongoing situation involving Cain Velasquez.

Earlier this week, Cain Velasquez was arrested and charged with attempted murder along with nine other related charges, following an incident that occurred in San Jose. Velasquez allegedly fired a handgun into a truck occupied by Harry Goularte Jr along with two other people one of those being Goularte’s stepfather. Goularte Jr has been charged with molesting a close relative of Velasquez. The bullet struck Goularte’s stepfather however he is expected to survive the incident.

Velasquez is also accused of ramming the truck with his own truck after an 11-mile, high-speed car chase took place.

Goularte was arrested back in February after an alleged sexual assault on a minor which occurred at a childcare centre where Goularte was living. Following from this he was arrested and charged with multiple counts of lewd acts with a minor. It is claimed that at the time of the incident involving Cain Velasquez, Goularte was on his way to collect his court-ordered ankle monitor.

Dana White Shows Support For Cain Velasquez

Just like many people in the community UFC president Dana White showed his support towards Cain Velasquez and his current situation whilst speaking on Barstool sports.

“I obviously feel sorry for him and his family,” White said.

“It’s a horrible thing. I don’t know enough details to speak on it, but from what I’ve heard, you know, we all say we’d do it if it ever happened to us. Cain did it.” (transcribed by mmafighting.com)

The MMA community has gotten behind Cain Velasquez during this time, with many fellow parent-athletes within the MMA community agreeing with Velasquez’s actions.  Despite protest district attorney Jeff Rosen plans to continue with the charges as Cain Velasquez “took the law into his own hands, endangering the public and everyone in the truck.”

Velasquez is set to be arraigned on Monday 7th March.

What do you think should happen with Cain Velasquez?

Cain Velasquez Allegedly Shot A Man Accused Of Molesting A Relative

Cain VelasquezCain Velasquez was arrested on Monday following an altercation that took place in San Jose, California. According to online reports it has now been revealed that Velasquez had been taken in due to a potential attempted murder charge after he shot at a car with three individuals in. One of the men inside the vehicle […]

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Cain Velasquez was arrested on Monday following an altercation that took place in San Jose, California.

According to online reports it has now been revealed that Velasquez had been taken in due to a potential attempted murder charge after he shot at a car with three individuals in. One of the men inside the vehicle has recently been accused of molesting a close relative of Velasquez.

The accused man is Harry Eugene Goularte, who is also based in the California area, living at a home-day-care business that is run by his mother. According to online sources, court documents have revealed the alleged abuse to the individual may have occurred on over 100 separate occasions.

Goularte was arrested on Friday for a felony count of “a lewd and lascivious act with a child under the age of 14.” However, Goularte would end up being released later despite objections from the Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office.

Cain Velasquez Update

The incident allegedly took place three days following the release of Goularte. Online reports such as The Mercury-News have mirrored the statement that Velasquez began to open fire at a car carrying Goularte but instead struck another individual who was in the vehicle with him. The man who was hit was allegedly Goularte’s stepfather, who is expected to make a full recovery.

The identity of the third individual in the car is still unknown.

At this current time, Velasquez is being held in the Santa Clara County Main Jail without bail for attempted murder, with an arraignment scheduled to take place on Wednesday, per online records. There have been no announced charges put forward at this time

What do you make of this case involving former UFC champion Cain Velasquez?

Cain Velasquez Jailed Following Morgan Hill Shooting

Cain VelasquezCain Velasquez has been revealed as one of the men involved in a shooting in Morgan Hill. Sources close to the story revealed the former UFC heavyweight champion and WWE star Cain Velazquez had some involvement but didn’t specify what exactly. Police are yet to reveal any information on the situation but have confirmed one […]

Cain Velasquez

Cain Velasquez has been revealed as one of the men involved in a shooting in Morgan Hill.

Sources close to the story revealed the former UFC heavyweight champion and WWE star Cain Velazquez had some involvement but didn’t specify what exactly. Police are yet to reveal any information on the situation but have confirmed one man has been shot and taken to hospital with non-life-threating injuries whilst the other was arrested.

At the time Cain Velasquez was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail and being held there on bail. It hasn’t been confirmed what charges he is potentially facing.

Cain Velasquez In The UFC

Although he has been seen in promotions like the WWE in recent years, Velasquez had much of his success competing in mixed martial arts. Velasquez started his time of I the UFC well, finishing his opponent via 1st round TKO. He would continue this knockout streak as he climbed through the ranks stopping his next three opponents. A decision win over Cheick Kongo and TKO victories over Ben Rothwell and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira would position Velasquez nicely for a shot at the title.

A first round finish of Brock Lesner would see Velasquez become heavyweight champion of the world. However, things didn’t quite go to plan as he would lose his first defence to Junior Dos Santos.

A win over Antonio Silva threw Cain right back into the title picture. This time he would take Dos Santos the full distance before winning via decision and claiming back they heavyweight strap.

Velasquez would make two successful title defences over Antonio Silva again before closing out the trilogy with Don Santos by stopping him in their final matchup in the fifth round. He would then go onto lose the belt to Fabricio Werdum, before bouncing back with a TKO victory over Travis Browne.

Velasquez would be away from the sprot for three years before returning to face the at the time surging Francis Ngannou who would TKO the former heavyweight champion in less than thirty seconds to put a stop on Velasquez MMA career.

Where would you rank Cain Velasquez in a list of all-time greatest heavyweight fighters?

Miesha Tate Wins Celebrity Big Brother, $250K Prize Money

Miesha TateFormer UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate has won Celebrity Big Brother. The competition included the likes of Lamar Odom, Chris Kattan and Shanna Moakler amongst many other guests. The participants would live in the same house for three weeks to compete in challenges before beginning to vote each other out. Miesha Tate started out strong […]

Miesha Tate

Former UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate has won Celebrity Big Brother. The competition included the likes of Lamar Odom, Chris Kattan and Shanna Moakler amongst many other guests. The participants would live in the same house for three weeks to compete in challenges before beginning to vote each other out.

Miesha Tate started out strong in the competition, winning the first challenge and putting her in a position to place two people up for eviction. Throughout the competition, Tate looked like one of the stronger members so it was no surprise when she won in the final via a vote of 7-1 to claim the $250,000 prize.

Miesha Tate Vs. Lauren Murphy.

Despite taking time away for the show, Tate is still as focused as ever on her MMA, and she will need to be given her next challenge comes in the form of Lauren Murphy in May.

Tate returned to the sport after being away for five years to TKO Marion Reneau in her return fight. She would then go on to lose a decision to Ketlen Viera before making the decision to change weight classes.

‘Cupcake’ had success in her current weight class, following her failed first attempt at securing the bantamweight title Tate would acquire a four-fight winning streak to earn herself another shot. Late in the 5th round, Tate sank in a rear-naked choke which would force the champion at the time Holly Holm to tap.

Her opponent currently sits at #3 in the flyweight rankings and will be looking to bounce back from her TKO loss to division champion Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 266. Prior to that loss, Murphy had accumulated a five-fight winning streak which included the likes of Andrea Lee, Roxanne Modafferi, and Joanne Wood.

How do you think Miesha Tate will do against Lauren Murphy?

Robert Whittaker Insists He Beat Israel Adesanya At UFC 271: ‘I Won Every Striking Exchange’

Robert WhittakerRobert Whittaker believes he had done enough at UFC 271 to walk away as the new middleweight champion of the world. Following the disappointing first encounter against Israel Adesanya at UFC 243. The Reaper put on a much better performance taking the champion the distance, and ultimately losing via unanimous decision on the night. After […]

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Robert Whittaker believes he had done enough at UFC 271 to walk away as the new middleweight champion of the world.

Following the disappointing first encounter against Israel Adesanya at UFC 243. The Reaper put on a much better performance taking the champion the distance, and ultimately losing via unanimous decision on the night.

After speaking with Submission Radio, Robert Whittaker revealed his thoughts on the fight and why he felt he had done enough to secure the 185-pound strap.

“I think the game plan went really well. Really, really well,” Whittaker said. “It was obviously to have that fast jab in there, to make him pay every time he came in. And I believe I won every striking exchange when we got close together. Like, yeah. My jab was on point, and I was mixing the takedown into the rounds. And it was making him uncomfortable. He didn’t have any freedom in striking, and that was the game plan. I believe I controlled a lot of the rounds because of that.”

“It’s not that I had him in trouble, it’s more that I had control,” Whittaker added. 2Like, every time that we were getting into a striking exchange, he was coming off second best. Like, every time we threw hands. I was landing the jab, I was landing the shots, moving forward. And then I’d also go under and take him down when I saw the opportunity to. Like, it was a hard fight. It was a crazy high and tactical fight. It was honestly like a chess match.”

“I thought I lost the first round. But I had a lot of control in the rounds following. I thought I had won minimum three rounds. That’s why I wasn’t fighting with a sense of a guy with his back against the wall. But, it is what it is. I think every time we threw hands, I got the better exchange of the strikes, as well as the introduction of the takedowns. I was confident.”

Robert Whittaker Details Challenges Against Adesanya

Despite feeling like he should have come away victorious, Robert Whittaker was also willing enough to give his opponent praise and spoke to the reasoning it is so hard to take ‘The Last Stylebender’ down.

“He was so slippery. Like, so sweaty. And he’s a strong big tall guy with long levers. He’s hard to hold down. Now, that’s not to say that I couldn’t. I could invest all my energy into holding him down, blowing out my arms and just making sure he stays on his butt.

The Australian also emphasized the need for balance when going for these takedowns why he needs to be so cautious.

“What happens if, heaven forbid, I blow my arms out holding him down and he gets up? Then my arms are tired. You can’t have tired arms against a striker like that. It’s a bit of a funny balance. But in saying that, I believe I utilized it to its best effect.”

Given Whittaker’s comments I doubt this is the last time you’ll see him in the title picture, and if anything, I think it only makes him want it even more.

Who is next for Robert Whittaker?

Michael Bisping: Chad Mendes ‘Looks Like He’s Back On The Juice’

Chad MendesFormer UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has shared his opinion on Chad Mendes following the formers featherweight’s debut competing in BKFC. Mendes made his debut in the sport against Joshua Alvarez in a 155-pound matchup and stopped him in the fourth-round via TKO. His performance caught the eye of ‘The Count’ who believes there may […]

Chad Mendes

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has shared his opinion on Chad Mendes following the formers featherweight’s debut competing in BKFC.

Mendes made his debut in the sport against Joshua Alvarez in a 155-pound matchup and stopped him in the fourth-round via TKO.

His performance caught the eye of ‘The Count’ who believes there may be a sneaky reason that Chad Mendes looked so much bigger compared to his time in the UFC.

“Chad “Mini” Mendes. Chad “hand cream, steroid cream” Mendes, as he’s known in certain circles. Looks like he’s back on the juice, doesn’t he? Let’s be honest,” Bisping said.

“I don’t know if they test in Bare Knuckle FC, but Chad “Mini” Mendes wasn’t looking so “mini.” He was looking bloody jacked (as) f—k.”

“But he had a great performance, so God bless him. What was it, a lunging left hook? Or a lunging right hook? Beautifully timed, it was nice.” (Transcribed by bloodyelbow.com)

Chad Mendes BKFC Return

Mendes was suspended back in 2016 for testing positive for the use of GHRP-6, something that was later attributed to the use of his skincare cream to treat his Psoriasis. He would be out of action until 2018.

Mendes competed for the title on numerous occasions whilst within the UFC just falling short of claiming it. Having had a war with Jose Aldo, Mendes would lose via decision in their rematch despite earning a Performance of The Night Bonus. His second attempt would come on short notice against Conor McGregor after Jose Aldo was forced to pull out due to injury, however, Mendes would be stopped in the second round.

On his return from his suspension, he was tasked with taking on the now champion in Alexander Volkanovski, despite landing a knockdown of his own Volkanovski was able to put Mendes away in the second round.

Following this defeat, Chad Mendes would retire from the sport. He would return to combat sports last August having signed a multi-fight deal with BKFC.

How successful will Chad Mendes be in BKFC?