Official Weigh-in Results & Fight Card
Empire Promotions is set to deliver an action-packed night of mixed martial arts this Saturday at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Following today’s official weigh-ins at Rio Grand Winery, all 30 fighters successfully made weight for ECS 3: Defend Your Glory.
Main Event: Lightweight Title on the Line
The professional lightweight championship headlines the evening as Xavier Martin (154.4 lbs) faces Ricky Maynez (154.4 lbs) in what promises to be an explosive main event. Both fighters made weight perfectly, setting the stage for a technical battle for gold.
PROFESSIONAL TITLE FIGHT
Main Event – 155 lbs Championship
Xavier Martin vs. Ricky Maynez (@savagediamond89)
Amateur Title Fight Features Flyweight Action
The co-main event showcases amateur flyweight talent as Chris Tavares (125.8 lbs) takes on Brendan Willard (122.8 lbs) for the 125-pound amateur championship. Willard came in slightly under the limit, while Tavares hit his mark precisely.
AMATEUR TITLE FIGHT
Co-Main Event – 125 lbs Championship
Chris Tavares (@chriiss.10) vs. Brendan Willard (@brendan_w19)
Additional Amateur Title Fight
The card also features another amateur title fight as Cesar Sandoval (135.8 lbs) takes on Julius Vega (137.4 lbs) for the 135-pound amateur championship. This bout adds even more championship excitement to an already stacked card.
AMATEUR TITLE FIGHT
Fight 13 – 135 lbs Championship
Cesar Sandoval (@majin.cesar) vs. Julius Vega (@vegajulius)
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