The headline fight at Fantasy Springs saw Jose “Tito” Sanchez (13-0, 7 KOs) squaring off against southpaw Erik Ruiz (17-11-1, 7 KOs) in a super bantamweight clash.
Ruiz started strong, controlling the early rounds with his jab, but Sanchez shifted the balance in the third round by switching to southpaw and landing a right hook that dropped Ruiz. This adaptability by Sanchez was pivotal, laying the groundwork for his victory. Although Ruiz attempted a comeback in later rounds, Sanchez's sustained pressure and impactful body shots tipped the scales in his favor, leading to scores of 97-92 across the board.
In the co-main event, Manuel “Gucci” Flores (17-1, 13 KOs) delivered a knockout blow to Alberto “Metro” Guevara (27-7, 12 KOs) in the second round.
In the undercard, the lightweight bout featured a dramatic turn when Diuhl “Elegante” Olguin (16-37-7, 10 KOs) knocked down Joshua “Americano” Garcia (8-0, 4 KOs) in the first round.
Also, Grant Flores, Jr. (4-0, 3 KOs) quickly dispatched Freddie Espinoza (10-4, 7 KOs) in the super welterweight category.
Anthony “AJ” Saldivar (6-0, 2 KOs) dominated Henry Rivera (2-4, 1 KO) over four rounds in the middleweight category, using his height and reach advantage to control the fight and secure a unanimous decision.
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