BUDDY ROBERTS ADDED; CARD SET FOR AUGUST 28TH IN FALLON

Posted on | August 13, 2010 | No Comments

August 11th, 2010 RENO – The fight card is set for the third annual Rural Rumble. This sensational event is presented by the City of Fallon and Let’s Get It On Promotions.

Added to the show is local favorite MMA star Buddy “The Vanilla Gorilla” Roberts (9-2) as he faces off against veteran BJ “Da Beast” Lacy from Las Vegas. Roberts has been dominant in his recent hometown performances. He successfully stopped Alijah Reni in December and Rick Randolph in May. Roberts and Lacy will fight at a maximum of 205 lbs.

Middleweight prospect Brandon “Flawless” Gonzales faces a tough foe in Byron “The Truth” Tyson (9-1, 4 KOs) from Los Angeles. This will be Gonzales’ first fight with new trainer Jeff Mayweather, uncle of Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mayweather has a stellar resume as a trainer, working with a number of high profile boxers.

Fan favorite lightweight, “Lighning” Lonnie Smith (10-2-2, 8 KOs) takes a big step up in competition as he faces off against Lowell Brownfield (11-5, 4 KOs). Brownfield has never been stopped in his five losses. His chin will provide a test for Smith’s power and aggressive style.

The fights will take place under the open Nevada sky at the Churchill County Fairgrounds. The card is as follows:

Otis Griffin vs. Billy Bailey
Sacramento, CA Boxing 8 rounds Bakersfield, CA
USBA light-heavyweight champion

Buddy Roberts vs. BJ Lacy
Reno, NV MMA 3 rounds Las Vegas, NV

Brandon Gonzales vs. Byron Tyson
Sacramento, CA Boxing 6 rounds Los Angeles, CA

Jerel Clark vs. Adam Albright
Reno, NV MMA 3 rounds San Jose, CA

Lonnie Smith vs. Lowell Brownfield
Las Vegas, NV Boxing 6 rounds Omaha, NE

John O’Donnell vs. David Rivera
Fallon, NV MMA 3 rounds Turlock, CA

Kelley Weatherford vs. Nicole Johnson
Reno, NV MMA 3 rounds Roseville, CA

All bouts are subject to change.

Doors open at 5pm, first bell is at 7pm. Please visit fallonfights.com for tickets. First row ringside are $75, second row $65, all other ringside $50. Advance general admission is $12, $10 for age 17 and under. General Admission is $15 at the door. VIP ringside tables can also be purchased for $500 by calling 775-423-4556 or 866-232-5566. Tables include seating for 8, a complimentary bucket of beer or bottle of wine, executive suite restrooms, cocktail service, dedicated full bar, dedicated food station, and a souvenir cup for each guest.

ABOUT LET’S GET IT ON PROMOTIONS:

Reno, Nevada based “Let’s Get It On Promotions” was founded in 2000 by legendary boxing referee Mills Lane. In early 2005 he was joined by sons Terry and Tommy in the operations of the company. Along with super-middleweight world title challenger Jesse Brinkley, Let’s Get It On Promotions also promotes light-heavyweight contender Otis Griffin, middleweight prospects Brandon Gonzales, and Derek Hinkey, and lightweight prospect Bayan Jargal. For more information, please visit www.letsgetitonboxing.com.