Omar Velez vs Nestor Sanchez

Fight info: Escobar Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2005-10-28, announcer is Larry Rosof, referee is John Coyle, the bout will be scored by the three judges Daniel Bergher Fucs (Brazil), Deborah Barnes (United States) and Daniel Fucs (Brazil), ring card girl is Amy Longlegs, this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'use bias rating', Scoring System is 10 Point
In the red corner: Omar Velez - Record: 10-1-3 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Roberto Alcazar - Cut Man: Miguel Diaz
In the blue corner: Nestor Sanchez - Record: 5-9-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Francisco Soto - Cut Man: Sal Sanchez

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The referee gives Omar Velez and Nestor Sanchez their instructions, tells them he wants a good, clean fight, and sends them to their corners. Now the bell sounds to start the fight. 0:0
0:07 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch. Velez better be careful when he throws that one. 2:0
0:16 Velez is trying to put his punches together and he tags Sanchez with a nice combination of punches. 4:0
0:26 Velez goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 6:0
0:39 Velez clinches... Sanchez gets an arm free! He should be punching with it! 6:0
0:51 Coyle steps in and breaks it up. 6:0
0:59 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 6:0
01:08 Velez grabs Sanchez's head, pulls it down, into his chest. Coyle has to force Velez to let go. 6:0
01:20 * Velez is being cautioned for leaning on the neck of his opponent when the two men get tangled up inside. 6:0
01:33 Velez steals a quick glance at his corner. 6:0
01:41 Nestor Sanchez scores with a piston-like jab. 6:3
01:54 Velez is showing Sanchez a lot of respect. Probably more than he deserves at this point in the fight. 6:3
02:04 Velez slides along the far ropes. 6:3
02:09 Velez has his army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 6:3
02:13 Sanchez is forced into his own corner... 6:3
02:13 Velez shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 8:3
02:31 Velez rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 10:3
02:56 Velez is moving laterally and not straight back, which is exactly what he should be doing. 10:3
03:00 Round 1 of this scheduled 10 rounder ends as the bell sounds. 11:3

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez looks a bit disgusted as Round 2 gets underway. 0:0
0:14 Coyle yells at the fighters to separate but Sanchez and Omar Velez are a tangle of arms. 0:0
0:18 Coyle has to separate the two... 0:0
0:27 Both fighters are flailing away but Velez is definitely landing the better punches. 3:2
0:37 Sanchez retreats into a neutral corner. 3:2
0:42 Omar Velez wraps up Sanchez... Neither fighter will break... 3:2
0:46 * Velez is being warned for leaning on the opponent's neck. Coyle is letting the judges know. 3:2
01:04 Nestor Sanchez works himself free. Now the fighters move back to ring center. 3:2
01:27 Velez fires a volley of punches but Sanchez was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way by the time Velez started punching. 3:2
01:41 Sanchez throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:2
01:53 Sanchez brushes the ropes and quickly spins away, heading back to ring center. 3:2
02:07 Velez lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Sanchez. 3:2
02:22 Sanchez has Omar Velez cornered! 3:2
02:27 Sanchez can't find the range with that punch. 3:2
02:37 He scores with a hard jab but he misses with the right hand, coming behind it. 3:5
02:47 Omar Velez pins Sanchez in the corner! 3:5
02:47 Velez glances a hook off Sanchez's side. 5:5
03:00 The fighters continue the action as the bell rings to finish Round 2, forcing Coyle to step in. 4:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Coyle motions the fighters together as the bell sounds to begin Round 3. 0:0
0:13 Omar Velez misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 0:0
0:20 The action slows for the moment. 0:0
0:23 Velez goes to the head and the body, though neither punch had much on it. 2:0
0:32 The two fighters lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 2:0
0:35 Sanchez has Omar Velez pinned! 2:0
0:35 Both fighters are being effective in this exchange of punches. 4:2
0:57 Velez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 4:2
01:04 Sanchez lands a strong cross! 4:7
01:04 OH! Sanchez landed it square and Velez felt it! 4:7
01:30 Omar Velez fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 6:7
01:39 He scores with the jab. 8:7
01:56 Velez smothers Sanchez's attack with a clinch! 8:7
02:05 Referee Coyle steps in to break it up. 8:7
02:13 Sanchez slides into the corner... 8:7
02:13 Omar Velez lets his hands go and lands some solid punches. 10:7
02:25 Velez has Sanchez trapped in the left neutral corner... 10:7
02:30 Velez looks for a breather; he grabs Sanchez and holds on. Sanchez pushes Velez off and looks for an opening. 10:7
02:39 Velez shoves Sanchez away. 10:7
02:43 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 10:7
02:46 These guys are really going at it but Sanchez looks to be getting the worse of it. 13:9
02:56 Velez bangs the uppercut home. 15:9
03:00 * Some rather severe swelling is suddenly quite visible under the Nestor Sanchez's left eye. 15:9
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 15:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Amy 'The Smile' Longlegs exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Nestor Sanchez is almost as pronounced as it was before his corner worked on it, in spite of their efforts. 0:0
0:08 Omar Velez is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 2:0
0:22 Watch Sanchez move. He is darting in and out, in and out, keeping Velez off balance. 2:0
0:26 Francisco Soto not only gave Sanchez encouragement between rounds but also some solid advice on how to handle Velez. Now it's up to Sanchez to implement it. 2:0
0:27 Velez throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:0
0:32 Sanchez's left eye is becoming more swollen and it's going to need controlled in order for Sanchez to see properly out of it. 4:0
01:19 Velez fires and misses. 4:0
01:26 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 4:0
01:36 Sanchez gets in close and comes straight up to the chin of Velez with an uppercut. 4:2
01:53 Velez tries a straight right that's blocked by the gloves of Sanchez. 4:2
02:00 Sanchez tries to push Velez back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 4:2
02:04 Velez lands a stinging jab. 6:2
02:13 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 6:2
02:18 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 6:2
02:33 Velez smothers Sanchez's attack as Sanchez tries to get off some shots inside. 6:2
02:41 Omar Velez slides into a neutral corner... 6:2
02:45 Sanchez voluntarily moves onto the ropes. 6:2
02:55 Velez is holding… 6:2
03:00 Coyle separates the two... 6:2
03:00 That was a slow round for both fighters. Neither appeared overly anxious to initiate the action. 6:3

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 5. 0:0
0:08 Velez got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Roberto Alcazar's instructions work. 0:0
0:08 Sanchez's corner didn't ignore the swelling he's suffered so far in this bout; however, even with the attention that they gave it, the puffiness doesn't look lessened much, if at all. 0:0
0:09 Velez fires the jab. It finds its target. 2:0
0:22 Look at that subtle shoulder movement. See how Velez rolls them? That throws off your opponent's timing. 2:0
0:32 Velez pops a jab home. That punch didn't hurt but it still scored points. 4:0
0:37 The swelling under Nestor Sanchez's left eye is increasing, making it tougher and tougher for him to see punches coming. 4:0
0:41 Velez has Sanchez blocked in! 4:0
0:46 Velez lands a devastating combination! 8:0
0:46 Sanchez was shaken by those blows! 8:0
0:55 Both fighters are staying cautious, and keeping out of range. 8:0
0:58 Sanchez doesn't have to look for Omar Velez this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:0
01:17 Velez wings a big left hand at Sanchez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 8:0
01:28 Velez's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 8:0
01:36 Velez just comes up short with that shot. 8:0
01:59 Sanchez sneaks home the right cross. 8:2
02:14 Velez lands with a short, quick uppercut in close. 10:2
02:22 Sanchez is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 10:2
02:29 The fighters are tangled up inside. Nestor Sanchez has a hand free and lands a little uppercut. 10:4
02:38 The action is back at ring center. 10:4
02:42 Velez tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 10:4
03:00 Velez is moving like he is walking on air tonight. 10:4
03:00 The bell stops the action as Velez and Sanchez go back to their corners. 12:4

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 6 is about to begin... There's the bell! 0:0
0:08 The swelling on the face of Sanchez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Sanchez still has distension. 0:0
0:09 Velez retreats into the left corner. 0:0
0:14 There's a clinch. Neither fighter seems to want to break. 0:0
0:23 Sanchez and Velez each take a step back. 0:0
0:28 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Sanchez lands the right hand. 0:2
0:45 Sanchez misses wildly with the hook. 0:2
0:47 Omar Velez lands the lead right. 2:2
0:52 There appears to be an increase in the amount of swelling under Sanchez's left eye. 2:2
0:57 Velez traps Sanchez in the corner! 2:2
01:01 Velez misses wildly with the hook. 2:2
01:03 Sanchez lands the right hand. He's pretty effective with that punch when he sets it up right. 2:4
01:20 Velez picks off the jab thrown by Sanchez. 2:4
01:23 A cross lands for Velez. Sanchez didn't see that one coming. 4:4
01:32 Neither fighter is using their jab enough this round. 4:4
01:35 Sanchez has Velez trapped! 4:4
01:40 Sanchez cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. They were either slipped or blocked, or simply missed the mark. 4:4
01:46 Coyle is really doing a good job of controlling this fight. He's making sure that these fighters keep it clean. 4:4
02:01 Omar Velez works free! He backs to ring center, with Sanchez following. 4:4
02:06 Coyle is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 4:4
02:17 Velez misses with that punch. 4:4
02:29 Velez pins Nestor Sanchez in the corner! 4:4
02:33 Velez doesn't connect with the cross. 4:4
02:45 Omar Velez can't score with short uppercut inside. Sanchez got his gloves in front of the punch. 4:4
02:47 Sanchez forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Velez. 4:6
02:55 The two men are posturing and neither fighter is making a move to fight. The fans are quick to voice their displeasure. 4:6
02:58 Velez shoots the jab into the chest of Sanchez. 6:6
03:00 The bell sounds ending Round 6. 8:5

Round 7
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Sanchez looks to be in fair shape as Round 7 gets underway. 0:0
0:06 Francisco Soto was in Sanchez's face between rounds and Sanchez just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:06 If the swelling was lessened by Nestor Sanchez's corner, it wasn't reduced enough to make a big difference. It's going to be a factor in this fight if it continues to worsen. 0:0
0:11 Velez lands a smashing uppercut! 4:0
0:11 Nestor Sanchez seems to have been hurt by that punch! 4:0
0:16 That swelling under the left eye of Sanchez is definitely getting worse; his corner is going to have to give it priority between rounds. 4:0
0:29 Velez ends up behind Sanchez as he deftly avoids a straight ahead attack moving to his right. 4:0
0:34 Sanchez is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 4:0
0:45 Sanchez swings...and misses. 4:0
0:47 Velez gets a jab in but it was more of a push than a punch. 6:0
01:02 Velez just comes up short with that shot. 6:0
01:08 Both fighters take a half-step back. 6:0
01:12 Nestor Sanchez backs into the right corner. 6:0
01:16 OH! Velez landed the big hook flush! 10:0
01:16 Sanchez is staggered… 10:0
01:34 Sanchez moves into a neutral corner. 10:0
01:39 Velez is turning this fight into a clinching and holding affair as he continues to wrap his arms around Sanchez. 10:0
01:48 Sanchez pushes Velez away. 10:0
01:52 Sanchez's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 10:0
01:56 Sanchez's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 10:0
01:59 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 10:0
02:15 Sanchez is trying to free his gloves from under Velez's gloves. 10:0
02:24 Referee Coyle has to separate the two... 10:0
02:35 Velez is off target with that punch. 10:0
02:47 Sanchez lets go with a hook but Velez blocks it and then he scores with a hook of his own! 12:0
02:52 The swelling under Sanchez's left eye is a mess and his vision has to be obscured. 12:0
02:56 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 12:0
03:00 Velez moves into the right corner. 12:0
03:00 The bell sounds - more boxing to come in a moment. 12:0

Round 8
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:06 Francisco Soto seemed to pump up Sanchez between rounds. 0:0
0:06 A minute wasn't enough to eliminate or even significantly reduce Sanchez's swelling. They'll have to keep a close watch on it and make sure Sanchez's vision doesn't become a major problem over the next few rounds. 0:0
0:09 Omar Velez backs into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:14 Nestor Sanchez is moving around the ring nicely. 0:0
0:14 He is starting to suck wind... 0:0
0:26 Velez wings a big left hand at Sanchez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 0:0
0:37 Sanchez dips as if to launch a body shot, then goes upstairs with a quick hook to the head that puts Velez back on his heels! 0:4
0:37 Sanchez caught Velez's attention with that uppercut. 0:4
0:46 The two fighters clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. Now they back away from each other. 0:4
0:55 Velez misses with the jab. He lets go with a left and that fails to find its mark, too. 0:4
01:02 Nestor Sanchez bangs a right cross off the forehead of Velez. 0:6
01:15 Sanchez snaps Omar Velez's head back with a jolting uppercut. 0:9
01:24 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 0:9
01:34 Velez misses with the left and then fails to connect with the right as well. 0:9
01:41 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 0:9
01:45 They take a half-step back. 0:9
01:53 Nestor Sanchez misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 0:9
01:55 Velez throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 2:9
02:05 * Velez is told to quit rabbit punching by Coyle. 4:9
02:31 Sanchez back pedals away from the straight forward attack of Velez. 4:9
02:43 Velez works his way in and leans on Sanchez... 4:9
02:48 * Velez is told to quit hitting on the break by Coyle. 4:9
02:57 Sanchez is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. 4:9
03:00 Sanchez can't find the range with that punch. 4:9
03:00 Velez appears to have a pretty good lead at this point. 4:9
03:00 We're at the 3:00 mark and that brings this round to an end. 3:11

Round 9
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Velez and Sanchez square off as the bell sounds to start the action for Round 9. 0:0
0:06 Sanchez's corner is an experienced crew but the swelling he's suffered looks almost as bad as it did before the minute break. 0:0
0:12 Sanchez lands a hard uppercut! 0:4
0:12 Velez had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 0:4
0:21 Whatever Roberto Alcazar said to him in the corner between rounds must have had some effect. Velez is letting his hands go. 0:4
0:22 Sanchez lands a stinging jab. 0:6
0:31 Velez backs into the left corner. 0:6
0:36 Sanchez is bouncing on his toes, avoiding Velez attempts to move inside on him. 0:6
0:40 The two men continue to measure one another. 0:6
0:58 Velez lands a smashing combination! 5:6
0:58 Sanchez appears shaken by those punches! 5:6
01:02 Sanchez is going to have to either assume a more defensive posture to protect his continually swelling left eye or go on an all-out offensive and try to end the fight before the eye closes completely. 5:6
01:19 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 5:6
01:24 Omar Velez misses with what looked like a backhand. He's lucky. If that had landed, he might have drawn a warning. 5:6
01:35 Velez throws a straight right that glances off the shoulder of Sanchez but it's enough to keep him off-balance. 5:6
01:42 Velez misses with the jab but scores with the follow up cross. 7:6
01:42 Velez's last punch has given him a chance to end the fight this round. He's got Sanchez on Queer Street. Now, can Velez finish him? 7:6
01:51 Velez pins Sanchez in the corner! 7:6
01:55 That was a straight right by Omar Velez! 11:6
01:55 Sanchez was staggered by that punch! 11:6
02:00 Sanchez's left eye is an ugly mass of swelling and has to be an inviting target for Velez. 11:6
02:08 Velez wings a big left hand at Sanchez but the latter sidesteps the punch. 11:6
02:20 Velez leaves the jab just short. 11:6
02:29 Both fighters move to ring center. 11:6
02:34 Velez comes in low. Sanchez puts a headlock on him. Coyle knocks Sanchez's arm off Velez's head. 11:6
02:38 * Sanchez has been trying to sneak in a bit of extra damage by using his shoulders in close and now he's drawn a caution from the referee. 11:6
02:55 Nestor Sanchez traps Velez in the corner! 11:6
02:55 Sanchez shoots the jab into the chest of Velez. 11:8
03:00 Velez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 11:8
03:00 Both fighters have their supporters and each man is receiving a well-deserved round of applause from a pumped up crowd! 11:9

Round 10
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The crowd would like to see a knockout as the bell sounds for Round 10, the final round of the fight. 0:0
0:07 Omar Velez received a pep talk from Roberto Alcazar before he left his corner; we'll see if it worked. 0:0
0:07 The swelling on the face of Sanchez is noticeable, even at a distance. Although his corner men were applying cold compresses and trying to work the swelling away from his eyes, Nestor Sanchez still has distension. 0:0
0:07 Both fighters are throwing and neither is scoring more than the other. 2:2
0:21 Sanchez pushes Velez away to give himself a little more space to work with. 2:2
0:23 Both fighters take a half-step back. 2:2
0:37 Omar Velez is trapped in his own corner... 2:2
0:37 The cross scores for Sanchez. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:4
0:56 The action slows for the moment. 2:4
01:02 Velez moves into the far corner. 2:4
01:02 Sanchez throws the jab and it lands cleanly. 2:6
01:19 Velez has freed himself from Sanchez. They move quickly to ring center. 2:6
01:23 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 2:6
01:31 Sanchez has Omar Velez blocked in! 2:6
01:36 Sanchez lands a devastating cross! 2:10
01:36 Velez looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:10
01:50 Omar Velez has Sanchez pinned! 2:10
01:54 Apparently Velez feels it's a good strategy to hug Sanchez and force Coyle to come separate them. 2:10
01:59 Sanchez tries to get free... Here comes Coyle to break them up... 2:10
02:08 Coyle warns Velez for holding and hitting, although he is doing a lot more holding than hitting. 2:10
02:13 Sanchez works his way free! 2:10
02:17 The two men continue to measure one another. 2:10
02:25 Sanchez frees himself from Velez's clutches! They move to ring center now. 2:10
02:34 Sanchez gets his head on the chest of Omar Velez. He tries to outmuscle him on the inside. Sanchez scores with a nice short hook to the head. 2:12
02:47 Velez seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 2:12
02:55 The fighters are tied up. Velez tries to extract himself. He gets his arms free. 2:12
03:00 Coyle separates the two... 2:12
03:00 Velez seems to have done enough to win this fight. 2:12
03:00 There's the bell and this contest is in the books. Both fighters act as if they've won. Let's listen to the call as the scorecards are handed to the ring announcer. 2:13

Fight Result

Here's Larry Rosof with the call…

Ladies and Gentlemen, the judges have tallied their scorecards and here is your decision…

Daniel Bergher Fucs, Brazil scores the bout 97 to 93

Deborah Barnes, United States scores the bout 96 to 94

Daniel Fucs, Brazil scores the bout 97 to 93

The winner by unanimous decision is Omar Velez!


Score Cards

Daniel Bergher Fucs Round Total
Brazil 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Omar Velez 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 97
Nestor Sanchez 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 93

Deborah Barnes Round Total
United States 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Omar Velez 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9 96
Nestor Sanchez 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 94

Daniel Fucs Round Total
Brazil 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Omar Velez 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9 97
Nestor Sanchez 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 10 9 10 93

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Omar Velez 30 27 30 30 30 30 30 27 29 27 290
Nestor Sanchez 27 30 27 27 27 27 27 30 28 30 280


Statistics
Categories Omar Velez Nestor Sanchez
Knockdowns scored 0 0
Jabs / Round 4.20 2.60
Hooks / Round 3.30 3.70
Crosses / Round 4.80 2.90
Combinations / Round 3.00 1.80
Uppercuts / Round 4.90 2.70
Punches Landed / Round 20.20 13.70
Punches Missed / Round 62.40 25.50
Punching Accuracy 24.5% 34.9%
Total Number of Fouls 4 1
Hitting on the Break 1
Rabbit Punching 1
Using Shoulder 1
Leaning on Opponent's Neck 2

Foul Penalties:
Official Warning 1
Caution 3 1
Bouts with eye swelling resulting from punches 1
No cuts occured

Strategies (demanded/followed)
Cover Up 1 / 1 1 / 1
Fight Inside 0 / 0 0 / 0
Fight Outside (Offensive) 0 / 0 5 / 5
Fight Outside (Defensive) 7 / 6 0 / 0
Go for KO 0 / 0 0 / 0
Go All Out for KO 0 / 0 3 / 1
Protect Cut 0 / 0 0 / 0
Take a Round Off 0 / 0 0 / 0


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