Leyva vs. Lopez at Jackson’s MMA Series VI

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Jackson’s MMA Series returns October 22nd, 2011! The Jackson’s MMA Series has become the premiere MMA fight promotion in the Southwest and has launched multiple fighters to the next level. Jackson’s MMA Series Veterans Johnny Bedford and Diego Brandao will be appearing on the upcoming season of UFC’s Ultimate Fighter 14. In addition, multiple series fighters have been signed to Strikeforce including Julie Kedzie, Isaac Valle-Flagg, Lionel Lanham and Sarah D'Alelio.

Jackson’s MMA Series VI will be held on October 22nd at 7:00 PM MST at the spectacular Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque in New Mexico. The main event will feature Albuquerque’s and Jackson’s own Matt Levya (7-2) taking on Team Quest Fighter Federico Lopez (5-4) fighting out Temecula, CA in a 135 pound Bantamweight Main Event matchup. Leyva is an extremely popular Albuquerque based Jackson’s Team fighter who tried out for Season 14 of the Ultimate Fighter with teammates Jon “The Magician” Dodson and Diego Brandao. Lopez hails from Team Quest and has fought for the Japanese MMA fight promotion Dream. The Fight Card Press Conference will be held Tuesday, September 13th at 2:00 PM in the Showroom at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque. Press, fans and family are encouraged to attend.

The Co-Main Event features an incredible matchup between Masanori Kanehara (17-10-5) and Carlos Ortega (13-12-2). Kanehara will be representing Jackson’s Fight Team and is the former 2009 Sengoku Featherweight Grand-Prix Champion. Kanehara is an international star from Japan and will be making his North American MMA debut when he faces Carlos Ortega from No Limit MMA Gym in Casa Grande, AZ.

Also on the pro card and representing Team Jackson is the explosive Hunter Tucker (1-0). Hunter will be taking on Albuquerque Kickboxing Gym’s own Freddie Crosby making his Pro Debut in a 145 lbs. fight. Exciting Jackson Fighter Nick Urso (1-0) will clash with Tucson’s Freddie Lux (4-0) in 125 lbs. contest. Rounding out the pro card will be 145 lbs. matchup between Jackson’s Rich Chavez (2-5) and Las Cruces based and Three Cross BJJ product Nate Patterson (1-1).

The amateur card will feature the winners of 104.1 The Edge Fighter Challenge (EFC). This installment of the EFC will feature a representative of Team Santa Fe coached by Tait Fletcher and Henry Martinez taking on a representative from Team Albuquerque coached by Jon Dodson and Chad LaMoine. There will be four additional amateur fights to fill out another exciting night of MMA fights!

For more information go to http://jacksonsmmaseries.com.