10 Hollywood Stars Who Are High-Level Mixed Martial Artists

4. Mario Lopez

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Mario Lopez is perhaps best known for playing A.C. Slater on the popular '90s sitcom, Saved By The Bell. Slater was one of Bayside High School's best amateur wrestlers. Much like the character he portrayed, Lopez is also a very solid combat sports athlete.

The television host is a lifelong boxing fan and at one point was training at legendary boxing trainer Freddie Roach's Wild Card Gym, roughly three times a week.

However, Lopez has also rounded out his game by becoming a very solid grappler as well. In 2018, he received his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Professor Robert Hill. Hill is an instructor at Gracie Barra, Glendale.

One of Lopez's primary training partners is his former Saved By The Bell co-star Mark-Paul Gosselaar, aka Zack Morris. It's probably only a matter of time before Screech shows up in a gi.

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From 1999-2003 Jacques performed on the Florida independent pro wrestling circuit. He also has an amateur wrestling background and currently holds a certification in Krav Maga. Jacques graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2003, with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. He currently resides in Chicago, Illinois. Follow him on twitter @goodeals79.