Phil Collins out, Jorge Lopez faces Waachiim Spiritwolf at Tachi Palace Fights 9
"Against All Odds," Phil Collins has decided a pending matchup with Waachiim Spiritwolf (8-7-1) just isn't "In the Air Tonight."
Obligatory Collins jokes aside, MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has learned that the California-based fighter has withdrawn from May's Tachi Palace Fights 9 event, citing personal reasons.
In his place steps Wand Fight Team product Jorge Lopez (8-1), who makes his Tachi Palace Fights debut.
Featuring a flyweight matchup between John Dodson and Mamoru Yamaguchi, Tachi Palace Fights 9 takes place May 5 at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, Calif.
Spiritwolf fights for the first time following a two-fight stint under the Strikeforce banner that included a decision loss to Billy Evangelista and a no contest result after suffering an accidental eyepoke just six seconds into a matchup with Marius Zaromskis. A five-year professional, Spiritwolf's pedestrian record belies his reputation as an always-game opponent.
Meanwhile, the 22-year-old Lopez carries an eight-fight win streak into the matchup. "Lil' Monster" suffered a split-decision loss in his professional debut but has since bounced back with eight consecutive victories, including three via stoppage.
"Against All Odds," Phil Collins has decided a pending matchup with Waachiim Spiritwolf (8-7-1) just isn't "In the Air Tonight."
Obligatory Collins jokes aside, MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has learned that the California-based fighter has withdrawn from May's Tachi Palace Fights 9 event, citing personal reasons.
In his place steps Wand Fight Team product Jorge Lopez (8-1), who makes his Tachi Palace Fights debut.
Featuring a flyweight matchup between John Dodson and Mamoru Yamaguchi, Tachi Palace Fights 9 takes place May 5 at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, Calif.
Spiritwolf fights for the first time following a two-fight stint under the Strikeforce banner that included a decision loss to Billy Evangelista and a no contest result after suffering an accidental eyepoke just six seconds into a matchup with Marius Zaromskis. A five-year professional, Spiritwolf's pedestrian record belies his reputation as an always-game opponent.
Meanwhile, the 22-year-old Lopez carries an eight-fight win streak into the matchup. "Lil' Monster" suffered a split-decision loss in his professional debut but has since bounced back with eight consecutive victories, including three via stoppage.