MAIN EVENT - Jose Hernandez (11-5-1, 5KO’s) vs Justo Vallecillo (6-14-2, 3KO’s).

The main event was between Jose Hernandez against Justo Vallecillo in what was to be a scheduled eight rounder.  The tall mohawked Hernandez came out coming forward as he threw his long jabs to the head of Vallecillo. The tough Vallecillo stood his ground and then he became the stalker as he landed a few good punches on Hernandez.   Hernandez then got Vallecillo in the corner and landed a good left and right.  At the end of the round it was clearly apparent that Vallecillo had a big mouse under his right eye.  At the beginning of the second round, Vallecillo’ eye already looked really bad.   That is why at the beginning of this round, he came out putting tremendous pressure on Hernandez as they fought in the middle of the ring, both jabbing away.  Hernandez then got in some good body punches on Vallecillo and then Vallecillo began to land punches as Hernandez was on the ropes.  Hernandez then landed a good left hook then a clean body punch.  He then finished the round with a triple combination.

The southpaw Vallecillo started the third round coming forward as Hernandez landed clean counter punches.  They continued much of the same until Hernandez caught Vallecillo with two good hard lefts to his head.  Both slugged it out till the end of the round as Vallecillo’ eye became very bloodshot.  The fourth round looked similar to the previous round as Vallecillo moved forward and landed with both hands.  The crowd then began to shout Hernandez’ name as he landed a left, then a right and a nice uppercut.  He followed that with another left and a right as Vallecillo continued to come forward.  Hernandez finished the round with a left to the head and a good body punch as he walked toward his corner, looking very confident.  Once again, the fourth round started with the tough Vallecillo advancing on Hernandez.  Hernandez then landed a nice body punch and then started landing a barrage of punches to the head of Vallecillo as he was on the ropes and the referee stepped in and stopped the fight.   The official time was 2:18 of the fifth round.   After the fight, Hernandez said the key to his fight was the use of his jab and his left hooks to catch Vallecillo.  He felt he also hurt Valleccillo with his left hooks to the body and that he was able to finish his opponent off with the use of his jab to set up the end of the fight.  The fight was stopped at 2:18 of the fifth round.

Co-Main Event - Miguel Buendia (7-1, 4KO’s) vs Abraham Esquivel (4-2, 2KO’s). 

The first two rounds of this fight were even as Buendia and Esquivel both landed good punches as they began to feel each other out.  The third round is when things started to heat up.  The smooth Buendia connected with a left and a right to the head of Esquivel as Esquivel got in his own counter punch.  It was apparent as the fight went on that Esquivel was a tough competitor and that he was in it for the long haul.  Buendia then began to put on the pressure and landed some good body punches and continued to stalk Esquivel around the ring.  He then landed two big right hands and then followed that with another big right.  As the round ended, Buendia landed a three punch combination.  This was a big round for him.  At the beginning of the fourth round, Esquivel must have known he was behind on the cards as they both went toe to toe for what seemed a very long time.  Suddenly Buendia caught Esquivel, who slightly stumbled, and then Buendia followed up with some big punches.  Both fighters continued to land evenly hard punches till the end of the round.  The beginning of the fourth round started with Esquivel landing a quick left to the head of Buendia.  Buendia then countered with a huge right to the head that almost put Esquivel to the canvas.  Then Buendia followed up with another three punch combination as he had Esquivel on the ropes and the referee stepped in and stopped the fight.  Official time was 1:03 of the fifth round.  Another outstanding showing by Miguel Buendia.  Buendia said he felt patient in the early rounds as opposed to his other fights and he was able to establish his jab as the fight continued.   According to him, the key to the fight was his patience.   Look forward to seeing him in the ring in the upcoming future.

Joel Hernandez (2-1) vs Carlos Casasola (1-0).

The next fight was the pro debut of Casasola against Hernandez, who hadn’t fought in two and a half years.  Unfortunately, the layoff was just too much for Hernandez who was knocked out at 1:46 of the first round, by the much younger Casasola.  After the fight, Casasola said he had been training for about three months for his debut and that he came in with a good strategy of a boxing style, which he felt was more effective.  He also said he was able to get his distance and then that is when he attacked his opponent with clean and solid punches.  At the end of the fight, he said he saw that his opponent was clearly dizzy from his punches and that is when he finished him off.  Fight fans, look to see many good performances from this young boxer in the future.

Samuel Clarkson (2-0) vs Jared Kemp (2-10-1).

The next first round knockout was Jared Kemp, who apparently was a last minute call who stepped in to fight Clarkson.  Clarkson was supposed to fight Diego Mireles (1-3) who was taken off the card.  It didn’t take the undefeated Clarkson too long to finish Kemp as he started off with a hard left hook and a hard right to the head of Kemp.  He continued with another hard right and Kemp went down.  The fight was over in 40 seconds.

Arthur Trevino (5-7-2) vs Alex Lopez (1-2).

In what I thought was supposed to be an exciting fight, and possibly an advantage to Trevino, a seasoned fighter, the outcome took me by surprise.  One reason it surprised me was because although Lopez is a good young fighter, some have questioned his training, and he was coming in with two losses.  The other reason it also surprised me is because I had seen Trevino before and I knew he was a good fighter.  Apparently records can be deceiving.  It was said that Lopez had been doing some trash talking at the weigh-in, so I thought, well, he is in for a beating.

So much for records and trash talk from a zero and two fighter.  From the beginning of the fight when the fighters were being given instructions in the ring, it was apparent that Trevino was not happy with Lopez’ mouth, as he slammed Lopez’ gloves down as they tapped gloves together.  Trevino started the fight off by stalking Lopez around the ring and landing a good right and then a good counter punch.  Suddenly as fighters were in close, Lopez caught Trevino with a hard left hook, which wobbled Trevino, which was followed up by a hard right to the head of Trevino as he was going down in the corner.  Lopez then closed in and landed a vicious right and a left.  Trevino went down and landed flat on his face and the fight was over.  TKO at 2:27 of the first round.

Manuel Rojas (3-0) vs Raul Carrillo (1-4).

The fight started with Carrillo putting the pressure on the undefeated Rojas from Dallas, Texas.  Carrillo then followed up with a nice uppercut and some good body punches as Rojas countered his way out.  Both fighters were cautious at the beginning and Rojas then landed an overhand left and right to the head of Carrillo.  The round ended with Rojas connecting with both hands.  At the beginning of the second round, Rojas connected with a good left, and they then went toe to toe in the middle of the ring.  When they separated, Carrillo began to put the pressure on Rojas as he came forward.  Rojas then landed a big left to the head of Carrillo and then followed up with two more good lefts.  Rojas then landed a vicious right hand and rocked Carrillo and then landed a few more right hands to the head.  In the third, it was just a continuation of the second round as the tough Carrillo came forward trying to land what he could, as Rojas continued to counter his way out.  In the fourth, the southpaw Carrillo continued to come forward and Rojas cautiously kept away and then landed a hard right, but Carrillo kept putting the pressure on.  Rojas then got Carrillo in the corner and starting landing punches, but Carrillo came back and fought his way out to the middle of the ring.  Rojas then started landing punches on Carrillo in the middle of the ring and then rocked him as he continued to land a multitude of punches on him as he was in the corner.  Despite that, Carrillo fought his way out of the corner till the end of the fight.  Rojas wins by unanimous decision as the scorecards read 40-36, 40-36, 40-36.

Angel Solorzano (2-0) vs  Oscar Palacios (0-2-1).

The first fight of the night has  to set the record for a fighter using the tactic of holding.  Although Palacios looked like he had a heavy punch, he was just too slow to land it, so he decided to just attempt to hit and then grab and hold onto his opponent, Solorzano.  The first round started off with some good combinations from Solorzano, but most of the round was just a bunch of holding from Palacios.  The holding continued in the second round, to the frustration of Solorzano, and the constant shouting of the referee, to “break”, sometimes up to three time in a row to Palacios.  The referee even warned Palacios that this was not a wrestling match.  Then suddenly both fighters started slugging it out and Palacios ended up on the canvas, but it was really just a push by Solorzano.  This came from him trying to get Palacios from holding him.  The round ended with Solorzano landing a hard right and a good combination.

At the end of the third round it was clear that both Solorzano and the referee were frustrated with all the holding.  As the third round started, Palacios came out lunging punches and then holding again.  Palacios then attempted to land a right, but he missed and continued his tactic of holding.  The round ended with Solorzano landing two overhand rights.  At the beginning of the round, Solorzano landed a nice uppercut on Palacios against the ropes and he almost went down and then began holding.  Then, the referee, without taking a point from Palacios decided to stop the fight and disqualified Palacios.  It ended at 2:07 of the four

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Without a doubt one of the most glaring omissions in the North Texas boxing scene is the absence of Charles and Greg Hatley.  Granted, there is an underlying uneasiness given the brothers publicized legal issues but those closer to situation than me believe that the ramification could be minimal when all is said and done.  But where are not here to debate ethics or morality, we’re here to talk “fightin.’”  And in that respect you can’t sleep on Charles or Greg Jr’s skills as boxers. 

Problem has been that for the last year or so the only way you got a chance to see the Hatley Bros. box was to attend one of their black-tie fundraisers.  With boxing becoming less and less relevant here in North Texas you have to ask why we are not treated to some legitimate local talent. 

In any event, Charles and Greg were in action last Thursday as Black Gloves Promotions put on a card out in East Texas at the Lonestar Event Center in Tyler.  Hall of Famer George Forman has been trying to cultivate his old hometown region for the sport of boxing and it appears he’s enlisted the aid of Greg Hatley Sr. to help provide some booking talent.  This is great for East Texas though it is shame it has to come at the expense of North Texas fight fans. 

RESULTS

Charles “The Future” Hatley (16-0, 12 KOs) remains undefeated in his young career by easily dispatching of Atlanta’s Tyrone Jackson (8-37-3) with a third round TKO.  The official time of the stoppage was 0:29 in round three.

Greg “The Technician” Hatley (5-1, 5 KOs) easily dominated Willie Burch (1-2) in one round to earn the victory.  The official time of the TKO was 1:36 in the opening round. 

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Quick Results from Fort Worth:

Main Event

Jose “El Loco” Hernandez scores an impressive fifth round TKO over Justo Vallecillo.  The official time of the stoppage was 2:18 in the round.

Co-Main Event

Miguel Buendia (7-1) scored an exciting fifth round TKO over Abraham Esquivel.  The official time of the stoppage was 1:05 in round five.

Manuel Rojas (3-0) remains undefeated by scoring a unanimous decision over Raul Carrillo (1-4).  Scores were 40-36 on all three cards.

Alex Lopez (2-2) scored a first round TKO over Arthur Trevino (5-7-2).  The official time of the stoppage was 2:27 in round one.

Alex Clarkson (2-0) looked impressive in dispatching of Jared Kemp (2-10-1) in the first round via TKO.  The official time of the stoppage was 0:40 in the opening round.

Carlos Cassola (1-0) won his professional boxing debut with an exciting first round knockout over Joel Hernandez (2-1).  The official time of the stoppage was

Angel Solorzano (2-0) scored a 4^th round TKO over Oscar Palacios (0-2-1).  The official time of the stoppage was 2:07 in the round.

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Fright Night - Fight Week Info

Saturday, October 29th – Cendera Center, Fort Worth
 
Main Event – Jose "Loco" Hernandez(10-5-1 4KO’s vs. Justo Vallecillo (6-13 3KO’s)
 
The main event features Jose “Loco” Hernandez (10-5-1, 4KO’s) fighting the always tough Justo Vallecillo (6-13, 3KO’s) out of San Antonio in an 8 round lightweight affair.  Hernandez is a former WBC Youth Champion who has been showcased on ESPN 2, Fox Sports Net and Telefutura’s Solo Boxeo.  He has battled some of the top prospects in boxing including Mickey Bey Jr, Sharif Bogere and Luis Ramos.  But despite the upside down record, don’t underestimate the gritty Vallecillo.  He has also fought a “whose who” of young boxing talent including a couple of Top Rank’s prized pupils, Jerry Belmontes and Casey Ramos.  Although he lost to both of them by decision, he knocked out Dallas’ own Hector Beltran in his last fight who was 12-1, 10KO’s before tasting his 2nd defeat to Vallecillo.   
 
Friday, October 28th

Weigh-Ins – 3:00 at Ojos Locos - 515 Houston St, Fort Worth

Tickets will be on sale at the weigh-ins

Saturday, October 29th

Cendera Center - 3600 Benbrook Hwy, Fort Worth

Doors Open at 6:00 / First Fight at 7:30 

Halloween Costume Contest with Cash Prizes

Tickets are available at Central Ticket Office: 

2901 West Bolt Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76110

Phone at 800.462.7979 or www.centralticketoffice.com

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The episode kicks off with one of Team Miller's coaches, Ryan Parson, jawing with Michael Bisping.  Bisping gets the "Douche Bag Award" for dropping the, "I have more money than you," retort.

 

I'm always a big fan of the training footage on TUF.  It's sort of cool to see how professional fighters get down in the gym.  I just wish the show would incorporate more of this footage. 

 

Steve Silar will take on Diego Brandao in a highly anticipated grudge match.  It appears that there is no love lost between the two fighters.

 

Brandao comes off as a bad ass in the editing of the show so it's sort of touching to see him break down a little as he discusses the death of his father.  

 

Diego Brandao goes all "Beast Mode" on Silar destroying him with a barrage of wild hooks.  Damn, Brandao looked downright scary and may be my new pick to win the show. 

 

Bisping rubs the victory of his team in the face of Mayhem Miller and Co. and it's clear that Miller wants no part of it.  Still, turnabout is fair play. 

 

Roland Delorme's foot looks like it was injected with an air balloon.  Mayhem believes its staph.  

 

John Dodson aka the Team Bisping Mole gets to fight John Albert.

 

TJ, by default, is selected to face Roland "My Foot is Grotesque" Delorme.  

 

It's immediately clear that Dodson in on a much higher level than Albert and his speed and technique are on full display early on.  Though he slowed in the second round Dodson gets the decision nod.  Nothing against Albert but Dodson was clearly better.  Even if he is a rat.  

 

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This Saturday (Oct. 29) Paulie Ayala Productions will bring live professional boxing back to Fort Worth when they hold “DFW Fright Night” at the Cendera Center in Fort Worth.  The event promises to be a night to remember as the card features some legitimate North Texas-breed pugilistic talent. 

The main event features Jose “Loco” Hernandez (10-5-1, 4KO’s) fighting the always tough Justo Vallecillo (6-13, 3KO’s) out of San Antonio in an 8 round lightweight affair.  Hernandez is a former WBC Youth Champion who has been showcased on ESPN 2, Fox Sports Net and Telefutura’s Solo Boxeo.  He has battled some of the top prospects in boxing including Mickey Bey Jr, Sharif Bogere and Luis Ramos.  But despite the upside down record, don’t underestimate the gritty Vallecillo.  He has also fought a “whose who” of young boxing talent including a couple of Top Rank’s prized pupils, Jerry Belmontes and Casey Ramos.  Although he lost to both of them by decision, he knocked out Dallas’ own Hector Beltran in his last fight who was 12-1, 10KO’s before tasting his 2nd defeat to Vallecillo.  Expect fireworks in the Main Event!!

The co-main features Miguel Buendia (6-1, 3KO’s) against Abraham Esquivel (4-1 2KO’s) in a 6 round lightweight tussle.  Buendia has strung together six consecutive wins after a split decision loss in his pro debut back in 2009.  Esquivel has won four of his first five fights and ended his last fight with a KO in the very 1st round.  In his short career, Esquivel has fought all over Texas, California and the boxing capital of world, Las Vegas, Nevada.  Don’t expect him to be intimidated in Buendia’s backyard.  Buendia will look for his 7th straight win and give his local fans another victory. 

Joel Hernandez (2-0, 1KO) squares off against Carlos Casasola who his making his pro debut in a four round flyweight battle.  Joel is the younger brother of Jose and comes from a family of fighters.  However, he hasn’t fought in over 2 ½ years so in essence this could be considered another pro debut for him.  Look for both fighters to use the first round to get their feet wet and by the 2nd round you can expect an all out war to show fight fans they belong in the square circle!

Manuel Rojas (2-0) faces Raul Carrillo (1-3, 1KO) in a four round lightweight clash.  Rojas completed a stellar amateur career and is now fighting under the Paulie Ayala banner.  He has gained vast experience in sparring sessions again Jose Hernandez and Top Rank’s local fan favorite Roberto Marroquin.  Carrillo comes in with only 4 pro fights, with two of them in 2002 and the last two in 2011.  At 29, Carrillo will look to show he is the boss in the ring and bully the younger, but more polished Rojas, however don’t expect Rojas to back down. 

Arthur Trevino (5-6-2, 2KO’s) battles Alex Lopez (0-2) in a four round lightweight scrap.  Trevino might be the most beloved fighter in DFW as every fight he’s in is a war.  He is coming off a tough knockout loss to Sammy Sanchez in the final round of his last fight at the Battle of DFW, so expect him to come out strong.  Lopez however is looking for his first win, so desperation for victory will be on both sides.  This fight will have fists flying early and often. 

Samuel Clarkson (1-0, 1KO) and Jarred Kemp (2-9-1, 1KO) will fight in a super middleweight four round encounter.  Clarkson is not shy about his talents, even possessing a “Main Event” tattoo on his stomach and who went through several opponents before landing the fight with Kemp.  Clarkson will take on a fighter in Kemp who fought Derrick James way back in 2000.  This is the same Derrick James who now trains 2012 U.S. Olympian Errol Spence. 

To kickoff Fright Night, Angel Solorzano (1-0) will take on Oscar Palacios (0-1-1) in a middleweight four rounder.  Solorzano should bring a raucous crowd from his hometown of McKinney as he looks to stay undefeated.   Palacios is coming off a draw in his last fight in an Oscar De La Hoya Golden Promotion in El Paso this past August. This should be a barn burner to kick off a great night of fights!

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Evan “The Butcher” Cutts is perhaps one of North Texas’ best kept secrets.  The Fitness Fight Factory (F3) fighter has long been considered one of the most respected talents in the region in light of his superlative ground skills.  Perhaps what is most impressive is that Cutts seems to be gaining more and more buzz despite just starting his professional MMA career this past April.

Well, Cutts’ popularity may soon skyrocket as the down-to-earth 20 year old has just signed on to fight Reagan Penn on the main card of the November 5 ProElite 2 card taking place at the iWireless Center in Moline, IL.  Penn is the younger brother of former UFC champion (and headliner of this weekend’s UFC 137 card) BJ Penn. 

The Cutt-Penn bout will be televised as part of the main card on HDNet. 

It’s rare that a promotion pits two supremely talented prospects against each other so early in their respective careers but given the talent of both Cutts and Penn the fight is sure to be a memorable one. 

Photo © www.fitnessfightfactory.com

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The Combat Sports TV crew was on hand at this past weekend's Paulie Ayala Productions Public Workout.  Check out the exclusive interviews with some of the fighters who will be doing battled on this Saturday's (Oct. 29) DFW Fright Night at the Cendera Center in Fort Worth.

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Following Dallas-based boxer Larry Smith can cause you to age prematurely.  On one hand, Smith is one of the most talented fighters in the region.  His amateur accomplishments notwithstanding, Smith has the skill, power, and temperament to go "Beast Mode" on any given fight.  However, all this talent and skill have not exactly transitioned smoothly to the pro ranks.  To put it more specifically, Smith has a nasty tendency to get gassed toward the end of fights.  For a fighter who comes in to each fight seemingly in peak shape the arm chair trainer in me might suggest that Smith's desire to "fight anyone, anywhere" mentality may be harming him by taking fights on short notice. 

This seemed to be the case on Friday night at Smith dropped a close decision loss to San Antonio's Jorge Suarez at the Events Center in Pharr, TX.  The scores were 58-54, 57-55, and 57-55 all in favor of Suarez. 


With the win Suarez remains undefeated at 5-0 as Smith drops to 10-7.  no comments