Cain Velasquez has been transferred to Wasco State Prison in Wasco, Calif., where he will be processed and evaluated before being moved to one of California’s primary prison facilities like San Quentin or Folsom State Prison.
According to a report from MMA Fighting, Velasquez will be eligible for parole in March 2026, though that date could be moved up with additional time being knocked off for good behavior or participation in certain prison programs.
That should come as something of a comfort to fans, fellow fighters, and the family and friends of Velasquez who saw the short-lived WWE Superstar sentenced to five years in prison last month.