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[1]Cain Velasquez[2] will remain behind bars for the immediate future ... a judge just denied the UFC legend's request for bail.
In announcing her decision at a hearing in a Santa Clara County courtroom on Monday, judge Shelyna Brown said "the risk is too great" to release Velasquez from custody.
Cain -- who showed up to court in shackles and a black and orange jumpsuit -- is now expected to stay in a cell until at least his next court date, which is currently set for mid-April.
As we reported, Velasquez is facing 10 criminal charges[3] -- including one count of felony attempted murder -- after authorities say he tried to kill Harry Goularte, who's been accused of molesting one of Cain's close relatives.
In court documents, officials say Cain rammed his truck into a car carrying Goularte and family members on Feb. 28, and then fired his gun into the vehicle. Officials say Goularte's stepdad was struck in the gunfire.
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[4]Velasquez has received support from many since his arrest -- with Ronda Rousey[5], Joe Rogan[6] and UFC fighter Derek Brunson[7] all publicly defending the MMA star.
In fact, several Cain supporters were seen outside of the courthouse on Monday, pleading with officials to release him from custody.
The 39-year-old is facing decades behind bars if he's convicted on all counts.