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Cain Velasquez Given Permission to Participate in Pro Wrestling Event While Out on Bail

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Cain Velasquez has been given an additional measure of freedom as he awaits trial for attempted murder.

According to MMAjunkie.com, the former UFC heavyweight champion, who was released from a holding facility on $1 million bail earlier this month, was given permission by a Santa Clara County (Calif.) judge to travel to Tempe, Ariz., to participate in a Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide professional wrestling event.

During a hearing, Judge Arthur Bocanegra ruled that Velasquez can take part in the event without GPS monitoring. Velasquez will leave on Dec. 1 and return on Dec.