Khabib Nurmagomedov is speaking out in support of former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez.
A longtime teammate of Velasquez at American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, Calif., Nurmagomedov told TMZ that he stands by Velasquez, who is currently in prison and awaiting trial after being arrested and charged for attempted murder. Velasquez, who was allegedly involved in a fast chase and fired multiple shots of his handgun at a car carrying Harry Goularte (a man accused of molestation of Velasquez’s close relatives), was taken into custody on February 28. Goularte’s father-in-law was struck twice by gunfire during the alleged incident.
Nurmagomedov was vague on details but insists that he wants to see his prison friend and offer his support.
” “Who knows anything about Cain?” Nurmagomedov stated. “Yesterday, I was speaking to [American Kickboxing Academy coach Javier Mendez], him if there is any chance. We can see anyone in Russia. I asked because I don’t know the law here in the U.S.
“I ask him, ‘I really want to go to see him. After a couple of days I’m gonna be in San Jose.’ I want to go to see him, shake his hand, give him good energy. Anyone who values himself and loves his family will do the exact same thing .”
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MMA Fighting’s Steven Marrocco recently spoke to legal experts regarding Velasquez’s case and they painted a grim picture for Velasquez, with veteran defense attorney Steve Cooley stating that the case was “not complicated” and that Velasquez “threw his life away.”
When the news broke, many people in the MMA world showed their support for Velasquez. They have done so since then, Nurmagomedov being the most prominent.
“Come on, nobody is going to think about the law when you have something about family,” Nurmagomedov told TMZ. “You have to protect your family. Humans will protect their families if animals are protecting their loved ones. You talk about law, code, they hold him in jail, I don’t understand these things. Fairness is a must. It isn’t fair. They sit in jail and [Goularte] he’s outside. Don’t worry about the other guy. Okay, also put him in prison. Cain Velasquez is safer than he.
” Never in his life [Velasquez is] 40 Years old, we never had a problem in social situations, outside of the gym. He’s one of the most kind and respectful people I have ever met in my entire life. He was my trainer for more than 10years. Everybody loves Cain, I’m sure. He acts like anyone else. This is his kids, you know? … Cain dangerous only for one minute, but this guy dangerous for anybody. He is outside, I don’t understand this.”
Velasquez recently was denied bail during a May 16 hearing. On June 10., a formal plea hearing will take place.
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