Women Warriors and Iowa Boxing Icon Featured in MaxFightsDM Ballroom Brawl III

Posted on | October 24, 2009 | No Comments

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From Combat to the Cage, Woman Warrior Steps Up to the Klinefelter Challenge. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Honors Boxing and Iowa Legend John Roby With Lifetime Achievement Award at MaxFightsDM Ballroom Brawl III.

Des Moines, IA- October 23, 2009- The highly anticipated women’s pro mixed martial arts (MMA) bout featuring fighter phenom Emily Klinefelter has just become as charged as a powder keg. Klinefelter was originally set to fight Brittany Dale during the MaxFightsDM Ballroom Brawl III event at the Val Air Ballroom on Friday, November 13. Dale, suffered a dislocated elbow while training that was serious enough to prevent training, and ultimately pulling her from the fight.

As interest for the fight generated inquiries from around the country, and the world, MaxFightsDM, and match maker Brian Green, was able to quickly secure a worthy opponent, naming U.S. Army National Guard soldier Nately Jerez. The California native has just returned from Iraq, where she was assigned to gun trucks providing security against insurgents and roadside bombs for U.S. military convoys. Jerez is an accomplished martial artist, owning an 18-6-1 Muay Thai record, as well as winning a recent military submission grappling tournament in Kuwait.

Given Klinefelter’s amazing fight pedigree, one that includes 15 national and international amateur boxing titles, and well as undefeated pro boxing (6-0) and MMA (5-0) records, a fighter with the training and toughness of Jerez was required in order to stand the test. “Nately is an explosive fighter, and is lightning quick”, stated Iowa Army National Guard Sergeant, and pro MMA fighter, Vern Jefferson. While stationed in the Middle East, Jerez participated on the Iowa Jiu Jitsu team, and has sparred with Jefferson. Based on relationships Jerez formed with Iowan’s, and the prominence of MMA in the state, she set a personal goal to fight her pro MMA debut here. MaxFightsDM is pleased to make her goal possible, and proud to present a true American hero as part of our promotion. Klinefelter went on record with the same sentiment.

Another Iowa icon will be recognized when John Roby, former IBO Junior Lightweight World Boxing Champion (1993-95), is presented a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Iowa Athletic Commission. Roby is perhaps the most prodigious boxer originating from Iowa, logging an exhausting lists of fights around the world over his nearly 20 year fighting career. Throughout his career, he was benefitted through a relationship with the Mayweather boxing dynasty, including his training with Roger Mayweather, as well as his 12 round fight with Jeff Mayweather. Roby was able to parlay his boxing experience and success on to MMA, training many Iowa MMA fighters on boxing techniques, placing particular focus on hand speed. “We’re entirely pleased to provide the recognition John deserves, and may not have received during his career. He definitely has great experiences, and proud memories to look back on. We hope this award works to tie them all together.”, stated Iowa Deputy Athletic Commissioner, Joe Walsh. The award will be presented mid-point during the MaxFightsDM November 13 event.

Fans have the opportunity to meet all of the MaxFightsDM Ballroom Brawl III fighters at the official weigh-in event at the Komodo Club on Thursday, November 12 at 7PM. The event is free to the public. The Komodo Club is located in downtown Des Moines at 214 3rd Street.

Tickets for Ballroom Brawl III are on sale now and can be purchased at the Val Air box office, on-line at www.ticketmaster.com and www.maxfightsdm.com , and can be charged by phone at (800)745-3000. You’re able to provide additional support to fighters select by purchasing tickets directly from them. VIP tables can be purchased by calling (515) 274-0849.

Doors open to the public at 6:30 PM with fights beginning at 7:30 PM

MaxFightsDM Ballroom Brawl III 30 second TV commercial can be viewed at:

Full details on Ballroom Brawl III and MaxFightsDM can be found at www.maxfightsdm.com