Lopez to face Roberts at Jackson’s MMA Series V
Jun 10, 2011
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Former KOTC Champion Tony “Kryptonite” Lopez
(24-7) has stepped up to face Jackson’s MMA Fighter Buddy Roberts
in a Light Heavyweight Match for the Main Event at Jackson’s MMA
Series V on July 9th, 2011 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Albuquerque, NM.
Matt Lucas suffered a hand injury during training and regrettably was forced to withdraw. Tony Lopez is a seasoned veteran and former Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight KOTC Champion. Tony hails from Southern California and has fought for major organizations such as ShoXC, Bellator Fighting Championships and M-1 Global.
Jackson Fighter Buddy Roberts (10-2) is an explosive up and coming
all around MMA fighter who is comfortable striking and grappling.
Roberts is riding a 4 fight win streak into this match up and is
9-1 in his last 10 matches.
This Light Heavyweight Main Event featuring Roberts against Lopez promises to be an explosive match up. Lopez will be Roberts toughest fight to date while Roberts is looking to notch a win against a high profile fighter.
The Co-Main Event features Jackson’s own Henry Martinez (5-1) taking on Wanderlei Silva Wand Fight Team Member Dave “The Pain Train” Mazany (6-3) in a 155 pound contest.
Martinez is an accomplished collegiate wrestler from the University of Oklahoma. Mazany is a former standout track and hockey college athlete. This matchup features fighters from two of the world’s top MMA camps: Jackson’s MMA and Wand Fight Team.
Also on the pro card and representing Team Jackson is former National Freestyle Wrestling champion and USA National Wrestling Team member Willie Parks (3-0) who will be taking on Brad Peterson (4-3) in 185 pound fight.
Rounding out the pro card are Jackson’s own Travis Marx (16-3) vs. Jackson’s MMA Series Vet Ray Robinson (6-9) at 135 pounds and Jackson’s Fighter Clint Roberts (1-1) facing off against Ryan Kelly (6-1) in a 170 pound match. There will also be five amateur fights on the card as well. The Fight Card Press Conference will be held Tuesday, June 14th at 2:00 PM in the Showroom at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque.
To view the full Pro Fight Card go to
http://jacksonsmmaseries.jacksons.tv/index.php/fight-card.
Matt Lucas suffered a hand injury during training and regrettably was forced to withdraw. Tony Lopez is a seasoned veteran and former Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight KOTC Champion. Tony hails from Southern California and has fought for major organizations such as ShoXC, Bellator Fighting Championships and M-1 Global.
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This Light Heavyweight Main Event featuring Roberts against Lopez promises to be an explosive match up. Lopez will be Roberts toughest fight to date while Roberts is looking to notch a win against a high profile fighter.
The Co-Main Event features Jackson’s own Henry Martinez (5-1) taking on Wanderlei Silva Wand Fight Team Member Dave “The Pain Train” Mazany (6-3) in a 155 pound contest.
Martinez is an accomplished collegiate wrestler from the University of Oklahoma. Mazany is a former standout track and hockey college athlete. This matchup features fighters from two of the world’s top MMA camps: Jackson’s MMA and Wand Fight Team.
Also on the pro card and representing Team Jackson is former National Freestyle Wrestling champion and USA National Wrestling Team member Willie Parks (3-0) who will be taking on Brad Peterson (4-3) in 185 pound fight.
Rounding out the pro card are Jackson’s own Travis Marx (16-3) vs. Jackson’s MMA Series Vet Ray Robinson (6-9) at 135 pounds and Jackson’s Fighter Clint Roberts (1-1) facing off against Ryan Kelly (6-1) in a 170 pound match. There will also be five amateur fights on the card as well. The Fight Card Press Conference will be held Tuesday, June 14th at 2:00 PM in the Showroom at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque.
To view the full Pro Fight Card go to
http://jacksonsmmaseries.jacksons.tv/index.php/fight-card.
