Jackson’s MMA Series VII Weigh-Ins Set for January 20

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Jackson’s MMA Series returns January 21st! 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 include TUF 14 Featherweight Champion Diego Brandao and TUF 14 Veteran Johnny Bedford. In addition, multiple series fighters have been signed to Strikeforce including Julie Kedzie, Isaac Valle-Flagg, Lionel Lanham, Willie Parks and Sarah D'Alelio.

Media and fans are encouraged to attend in person to watch the weigh-ins at the Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque for Jackson’s MMA Series VII. The Weigh-Ins will be broadcast LIVE and FREE at www.jacksonsmmaseries.com on January 20th, 2:00 PM MST 2012. All fighter weigh-ins will be broadcast including amateurs. The weigh-ins will proceed from the bottom of the card to the top of the card.

Jackson’s MMA Series VII will be held on January 21st, 2012, 7:00 MST at the spectacular Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque in New Mexico. The Main Event marks the return of Fight Girls and MTV’s Bully Beat Down Star Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson! Waterson (8-3) is a well rounded fighter who is comfortable both standing up and on the ground and fights for Team Jackson/Winkeljohn.. “The Karate Hottie” is one MMA’s most recognized and exciting female fighters today. Waterson is set to take on Diana Real (3-1) fighting for Serial Boxe Fight Team out of Advantage Martial Arts in Colorado. This 105 pound match up is guaranteed to be explosive! Real took out local fan favorite Angelica Chavez with a convincing victory recently and Real is looking to use her advanced striking and solid ground game to add another New Mexican fighter to her win column!

The Co-Main event feature Albuquerque’s and Jackson’s own Henry Martinez (6-1) taking on Serial Boxe Ali Hanjani (3-1) fighting out of Colorado in a 155 pound Lightweight contest.

Martinez is an accomplished collegiate level wrestler and powerful striker. Hanjani has demonstrated already in his pro fights the ability to fight at high technical level and will present a formidable challenge to Martinez!

Also featured on the Pro Care is World Ranked Professional Boxer Jodie Esquibel (1-0). Esquibel is matched up with Darla Harris (1-0) fighting out of Colorado in 105 pound contest. Rounding out the Pro Card will be Team Jackson fighter Adam Gonzales making his Pro Debut in a 170 fight against Team Wildman fighter Armando Montoya fighting out of Colorado.

The amateur card will feature six additional fights. Jackson’s MMA Series VII promises to be an exciting night of MMA Action!