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Get live fight-by-fight results from UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Tony Gonzalez Falcons Jersey . Dos Santos ANAHEIM, Calif. -- After a decade-long journey ended in 64 seconds, Dana White stood before a bank of cameras and proclaimed the UFCs first fight on prime-time network television to be an unqualified success, however long it lasted. "It was a perfect night," the UFC president said. "Nothing went wrong in terms of putting on a live production. It was perfect." Junior Dos Santos couldnt resist chiming in. "I agree," the UFCs new heavyweight champion said, grinning broadly. Dos Santos stopped Cain Velasquez just 1:04 into their UFC heavyweight title bout Saturday night, claiming Velasquezs belt and bringing a swift end to the mixed martial arts promotions first show before millions of presumptive newcomers to the sport. The brief fight was the only event on a one-hour broadcast on Fox, which signed the UFC to a seven-year broadcast deal earlier this year. Any newcomers to the sport who tuned in got a taste of MMAs violence, but not much else -- particularly if they returned late from a commercial break. Or even if they blinked. Dos Santos hit Velasquez with an overhand right early in the first round, staggering the previously unbeaten champion to the canvas. The Brazilian challenger jumped onto Velasquez, who defended himself briefly before finally succumbing to Dos Santos relentless ground-and-pound blows. "All of my fights, I look for the knockout," said Dos Santos, who burst into tears in the cage. "My coach used to tell me Ive got heavy hands, so I tried to find a time to use them. Its good to use my power, and that worked today." Exactly 18 years to the day after the UFC debuted with an eight-man tournament featuring no weight classes and one-round fights to the finish with almost no rules, MMAs dominant promotional company kicked off its long-anticipated major television contract with its first live prime-time show. The UFC put spotlights, party tents and a red carpet outside Honda Center, which has hosted several major MMA events in the sports relatively short history, and the crowd was filled with celebrities from Foxs stable of stars and every other corner of Hollywood. Most of the debut broadcast was taken up by a primer on MMA and profiles of the two fighters -- along with more post-fight analysis than expected. White claimed its all part of the larger plan. "We put on this production and we collaborate and work together, and as soon as those fights start, whatever happens, happens," White said. "We cant control the fights." White chose these two fearsome fighters for his Fox debut because of the high potential for a stoppage victory -- but White openly wondered about Velasquezs decision to stand and fight with Dos Santos, one of the best boxers in MMA. Dos Santos said he wasnt 100 per cent healthy, and acknowledged being "scared" before the bout. Nobody could tell -- certainly not Velasquez, whose yearlong reign ended in his first title defence. "I just want to say sorry to all my fans, family and friends. I disappointed you," said Velasquez, who agreed with the referees decision to stop the fight. "Im much more than this. I will be back, and I will get that belt back." Velasquez (9-1) said Dos Santos only big punch disrupted his equilibrium when it landed behind his ear. The first minute before Dos Santos decisive blow included almost no action except a takedown attempt by Velasquez that was thwarted by Dos Santos. "It was a good shot," Velasquez said. "He has a lot of power. I waited too much for him. He went in and did what he was supposed to do, so my hat is off to him." Velasquez hadnt fought since October 2010, when he claimed the belt from Brock Lesnar in the same octagon at Honda Center, but tore his rotator cuff in the process. Dos Santos becomes the UFCs third Brazilian champion, joining featherweight belt-holder Jose Aldo and longtime middleweight champ Anderson Silva, widely considered the worlds top pound-for-pound fighter. Dos Santos has been a menacing prospect on the UFC horizon for several years, and he introduced himself to more casual MMA fans by serving as a coach opposite Lesnar on "The Ultimate Fighter," the UFCs popular reality show, earlier this year. Like Velasquez, Dos Santos took up MMA relatively late, turning pro at 21 in 2006. He received his only professional loss in November 2007 when Joaquim Ferreira submitted him in the first round, but Dos Santos has rarely even been in trouble in a fight since. Dos Santos made a spectacular UFC debut in October 2008, stopping heavily favoured Brazilian Fabricio Werdum just 1:20 into the first round of their bout. He climbed the heavyweight ladder with stoppages of veterans Stefan Struve, Mirko (Cro Cop) Filipovic and Gabriel Gonzaga before winning decisions over Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin to get a title shot. His next opponent is expected to be the winner of Lesnars bout against Alistair Overeem in Las Vegas on Dec. 30 on pay-per-view. "I dont have a preference," Dos Santos said. "I never choose any opponent. Doesnt matter whos going to be my next opponent. Im not thinking about that right now. I want to go back to Brazil and make a big, big barbecue for my family and all my partners." Julio Jones Womens Jersey . - Up a man and tied, the Montreal Impact had a chance to seize Saturday nights game against the Colorado Rapids. Tony Gonzalez Game Jersey . The coach took over from Fabio Capello three months after the Italian vacated the job. 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Instead, electricians tried and failed to repair the damage caused by what Rayo president Raul Martin Presa called "vandals" who had "cut the wiring" on some of the stadiums light towers.Few NHL players have more experience in the Stanley Cup finals than Petr Sykora, and the New Jersey Devils might be ready to give him a chance. Sykora expects to be in the lineup for Game 4 on Wednesday night after sitting out the first three games of the finals as a healthy scratch. The two-time NHL champion hasnt played since Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on May 19. "Its not my decision," Sykora said. "I just try to stay in shape and be as positive as possible for the guys that are playing. It looks like Im playing, but you never know. This is my sixth final, so I should be ready to go." Indeed, the Czech forward has appeared in five finals during a 16-season NHL career that includes 10 seasons with 20 goals. He made it with the Devils in 2000 -- winning the Cup that year despite getting hurt in the clincher -- and 2001 before advancing with Anaheim in 2003. Tony Gonzalez Stitched Jersey. He made the finals with Pittsburgh in 2008 and again in 2009, although he was a scratch for much of that playoff campaign before sitting out the Penguins victory in Game 7 with a foot injury from blocking a shot. "Hes an option for us," Devils coach Peter DeBoer said. "Were going to consider him. We havent scored. Hes a guy that doesnt need a lot of looks to stick one in the net. Thats what he does best, so hes definitely an option." Sykora had 44 points while playing in all 82 regular-season games in his return to the Devils this season, but has just two goals and two assists in 15 playoff games. "I never put pressure on myself scoring, because you never know," Sykora said. "It doesnt matter who scores. We just have to win tomorrow." ' ' '
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