Empire Fighting Championships
Mar 23, 2010
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Undefeated Kiko France is set to return to the
Empire Fighting Championships at Harrah’s Tunica Casino April 23rd
against Chris Davis. The two will meet for the Empire Fights light
heavyweight title.
France (4-0) has been on a tear since making his pro debut in July 2008 and has not been out of the first round in any of his four fights. In fact his longest fight only went 82 seconds. In his last outing it only took France 53 seconds to submit Tony Roberts at Empire’s “Night of Reckoning II” held last month.
In addition to his budding MMA career France serves as the Head
Brazilian jiu jitsu instructor at American Top Team of Missouri.
France is a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu and is also a two
time Pan-American champion, two time Brazilian State champion, two
time NAGA champion, Brazileiro champion, and Brazilian National
champion.
Davis (9-2), out of Headhunters Combatatives in Tuscaloosa, AL comes into the fight with France on a two fight winning streak. Both wins were by TKO in the first round. In January Davis knocked out Brian Imes halfway through the first round. “The Professional” has fought all over the south and has only been defeated by Vinny Magalhaes and Jeremy Horn.
In addition to “Kiko” France vs. Chris Davis, there are many more fights that will excite the Midsouth MMA fans in attendance. Also, former Daisy of Love star and Ultimate Fighter contestant, Jeremiah Riggs return to action.
The “Night of Reckoning III” fight card will feature;
Benji Baker vs. Goldman Butler
Keith Johnson vs. Jeremiah Riggs
Johnathan Mackles vs. Matt Hamilton
Cory Holder vs. Austin Lyons
Anthony Jones vs. Tim Galluzzi
Joel Cooper vs. Doug Larson
Chris Hall vs. Tony Way
You can watch the entire fight card on pay per view at www.gofightlive.com
For more info on the fight card or to buy tickets visit www.empirefightsonline.com
France (4-0) has been on a tear since making his pro debut in July 2008 and has not been out of the first round in any of his four fights. In fact his longest fight only went 82 seconds. In his last outing it only took France 53 seconds to submit Tony Roberts at Empire’s “Night of Reckoning II” held last month.
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Davis (9-2), out of Headhunters Combatatives in Tuscaloosa, AL comes into the fight with France on a two fight winning streak. Both wins were by TKO in the first round. In January Davis knocked out Brian Imes halfway through the first round. “The Professional” has fought all over the south and has only been defeated by Vinny Magalhaes and Jeremy Horn.
Tyler Sory, the President of Empire Fights is excited to have
France vs. Davis headlining the show. “It is going to be a tough
fight for Kiko,” explained Sory. “Kiko has walked through everyone
we have put in front of him and Chris Davis is no joke. This guy
has knocked out some really good fighters and Kiko shouldn’t take
him lightly. Everyone knows Kiko is a stud on the ground but Davis
has an underrated ground game and we expect Davis to really bring
it April 23rd. Whoever wins this fight deserves to be our new light
heavyweight champion.”
In addition to “Kiko” France vs. Chris Davis, there are many more fights that will excite the Midsouth MMA fans in attendance. Also, former Daisy of Love star and Ultimate Fighter contestant, Jeremiah Riggs return to action.
The “Night of Reckoning III” fight card will feature;
Benji Baker vs. Goldman Butler
Keith Johnson vs. Jeremiah Riggs
Johnathan Mackles vs. Matt Hamilton
Cory Holder vs. Austin Lyons
Anthony Jones vs. Tim Galluzzi
Joel Cooper vs. Doug Larson
Chris Hall vs. Tony Way
You can watch the entire fight card on pay per view at www.gofightlive.com
For more info on the fight card or to buy tickets visit www.empirefightsonline.com
