Main Event - José Perez (9-2) vs Roland Pruden (6-2) – Title Match
Chicagoland’s own José Perez makes his long-awaited return home! Perez began his career under the guidance of former WEC champion Miguel Torres before climbing the professional ranks all the way to the PFL. Now training with Gilbert Grappling in IL, Perez has been fighting on the road since 2017 — but he’s finally back in front of his hometown crowd. Standing across from him is Roland Pruden (7-2), a surging Arkansas prospect riding a five-fight win streak. This is a high-stakes clash of Midwest grit versus Southern momentum.

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/96192-jose-perez#google_vignette

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/319093-roland-pruden

Co-Main Event – Valanti Atsas (8-1) (Merrillville Native) vs Irv Jones (5-3) – Title Match

Merrillville native and Valparaiso University graduate Valanti Atsas has become one of the most dominant forces in the region. The EFN Welterweight Champion, Atsas holds an impressive #2 state ranking and represents Maxim Gym in Hobart. A proud figure in the local fight scene — and the Chicago/NWI Greek community. He now defends his home turf against Irv Jones (5-3) of Nashville, TN, a tough and dangerous opponent who recently derailed the Austin Clem’s hype train. Jones is hungry for another upset, but Atsas is determined to hold the line in front of his fans and move up the ladder in the pro division.

Https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/94184-valanti-atsas

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/40177-irvine-jones

Pro Fight - Seijo Imazaki (2-40) vs Terry House (10-18) (Gary Native)

This is one is for the old-school fight fans! Two respected journeymen of the Midwest MMA scene finally collide under the bright lights at the Hard Rock. Seijo Imazaki, the driving force behind Imazaki Dojo in Chicago’s South Loop, has been a fixture in the local fight community for over a decade — building fighters, teaching discipline, and keeping the fight spirit alive. Across the cage stands Terry House of Gary, Indiana, a veteran who has been competing since 2009. Known for his toughness and versatility, House relishes the opportunity to showcase his skills in front of his hometown crowd.

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/92657-seijo-imazaki

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/16429-terry-house-jr

Local and Notable Amateur Fights:

Antonio Orlando vs. Scottie Sopko (Hobart Native)

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/425170-antonio-orlando

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/291498-scottie-sopko

Brendan Sheehy vs. Mario Hernandez

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/453346-brendan-sheehy

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/460651-mario-hernandez

Kenny Anderson vs. Cole Cervantes (Griffith Native)

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/350859-kenneth-oran-anderson

Other fights have been added and fighters listed on the fight card are subject to change.