Video: NEF 25’s Rafael Velado on how he got his nickname and upcoming fight against Jimmy Jackson

Rafael Velado will be fighting for the New England Fights amateur lightweight title on September 10 as he will meet Jimmy Jackson on the fight card coming from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine.

Velado (3-0) is coming off a split decision victory against Mike Peiterson at New England Fights 21 and he spoke to The MMA Report about his upcoming fight against Jackson. Along with discussing his upcoming fight, he explained how he got the nickname “Deez Nuts.”