Ricardo Hussein
Saturday, April 11th, delivered pure action inside “La Jaula.” Combate Global presented an unforgettable “Mexico Vs USA” fight card, broadcasted live from the Estrellas TV studios in Burbank, California. Making his highly anticipated United States MMA professional debut was Mexican fighter Ricardo Hussein. Hailing from Puebla, Hussein stepped into La Jaula ready to prove himself on the global stage.
Battle Against Jesse Velazquez
Hussein faced off against US fighter Jesse Velazquez. He left La Jaula victorious by unanimous decision, going all 3-5 minute rounds improving his impressive professional record to 4-1. Velazquez brought tough competition, but Hussein’s determination proved unstoppable. The atmosphere in Burbank was truly electric as eager fans watched the talented Puebla native secure a massive win on international television.
The Mindset of a Champion
What really happens inside the mind of a professional fighter? Join Carlos Baltazar, host of the “En Esta Esquina” podcast, for an exclusive post-fight interview. In episode 84, Hussein breaks down his performance round by round. He spoke openly about his mental battle inside “La Jaula.” Hussein revealed,
“From the first round, I started feeling tired. I knew what would happen here. We leave it up to fate. It was him or me, or the one with the strongest mindset will dominate this fight!”
A Rising MMA Star
Ricardo Hussein is undoubtedly a rising star. Before this epic debut, he built an impressive resume. He secured hard-fought unanimous decision victories in Lux Fight League against Yahir Ramírez and Ivan Rodríguez. He also claimed a fierce TKO win over Alexis León. His amateur roots in the Fighting Warriors Championship set a perfect foundation for his current success. Do not miss his full story. Watch “En Esta Esquina” episode 84 with Carlos Baltazar today to catch this exclusive interview!
