Distance: 3-inch reach difference
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Shamil Gaziev (15-3-0) meets Greg Velasco (6-2-0) at Heavyweight.
Who sets the range in round one: Gaziev holds the longer reach, so early success for the shorter fighter usually requires feints and fast entries.
Supporting evidenceDistance: 9-inch reach difference
| Attribute | Gaziev | Velasco |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 33 | 29 |
| Height | 6′4″ | 6′2″ |
| Reach | 78.5″ | 70″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
Highlighted rows mark a meaningful factual difference, not an advantage. Unpublished values stay unpublished.
Gaziev holds a 9-inch reach edge (78.5" to 70"); Velasco has to cross distance to land, and opposite stances open the lead-side lane.
Favors Gaziev
