Monday, May 30, 2011

Andre Galvao vs. Jorge Lopez completes TPF10 lineup

An intriguing welterweight contest between seven-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Andre Galvao (5-2) and top Wand Fight Team prospect Jorge Lopez (10-1) completes the nine-bout lineup for Tachi Palace Fights 10.

Tachi Palace Fights officials recently announced the addition to the card, which also features title fights in the flyweight, featherweight and middleweight divisions.

Tachi Palace Fights 10 takes place Aug. 5 at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, Calif.

Galvao looks to return to the win column following a TKO loss to top Strikeforce prospect Tyron Woodley. The bout snapped a two-fight win streak under the Strikeforce banner for Galvao, who also earned a 1-1 mark in two contests with the Japanese-based DREAM promotion.

Galvao is 2-2 in his past four overall contests after opening his career a perfect 3-0.

Meanwhile, Lopez looks to catapult himself into a major promotion with a second win in as many appearances under the Tachi Palace Fights banner.

"Lil' Monster" carries a nine-fight win streak into the bout. The run dates back to 2008 and includes the likes of Chihi Njokuani, Waachiim Spiritwolf and Dave Terrel.

The latest Tachi Palace Fights card includes:
  • Champ Darrell Montague vs. Ian McCall - for flyweight championship
  • Joe Soto vs. Eddie Yagin - for vacant featherweight championship
  • Jussier da Silva vs. Mamoru Yamaguchi
  • Champ David Loiseau vs. Giva Santana - for middleweight championship
  • Andre Galvao vs. Jorge Lopez
  • Ulysses Gomez vs. Drew Bittner
  • Phil Collins vs. Kenny Ento
  • Art Arciniega vs. Andy Miranda
  • Brad McDonald vs. Chris Tangonan

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