MEDELLIN, Colombia – Empire MMA is back in action, this time in Medellin, Colombia on Saturday, November 19, as Colombian bantamweight Jhon Rodriguez Tacha (9-2) and Ecuador’s Julio “Voltio” Davila (12-6) face off in the main event of “Empire MMA III” presented
by Burger King Colombia at Knock Out Beer Fest at Parque Ecologico Los Salados.

MixedMartialArts.com’s Editor-in-chief John Morgan said: “MMA Underground has stood in support of the growth of MMA from the sport’s earliest days, and we’re happy to continue that tradition in this partnership with Empire MMA and the promotion’s upcoming event in Colombia. It’s inspiring to see organizations committed to nurturing talent in developing markets around the globe, and we hope we can play a small part in assisting that goal.”

“We have been working in the Latin American MMA market for over 10 years,” Empire MMA CEO Fredy Serrano said. “We have helped fighters from all over seek bigger opportunities. We are now focused on building this platform to develop a lot more fighters and get them the opportunities they need to take their careers to another level. By teaming up with MMA Underground, one of the industry’s biggest websites, we feel that our platform will get the support and exposure it needs to showcase our talents.”

Tacha vs. Voltio headlines a stacked 10-bout card featuring local, national and international standouts.

Tickets for “Empire MMA III” are available for purchase through Knock Out Beer Fest.

The weigh-in for “Empire MMA III” will be streamed live on Instagram from Burger King in the
Gran Via. The weigh-in is on Friday, November 18 at 2 p.m. ET, and Empire MMA III is Saturday, November 19 at 7 p.m. ET. The fight card will stream live on MixedMartialArts.com.

“Empire MMA III” will also feature the return to the cage of top Argentinian prospect Luz Vazquez (2-0). The former Argentina national team wrestler has crossed over to mixed martial arts to launch her long-awaited professional career. She will take on an MMA veteran in Brazil’s Nubia Nascimento (8-9-1) in a featherweight matchup.

“I’m happy and enjoying the process. I’ve been waiting for this for a long time, and I feel it is my time to shine,” Vazquez said. “I haven’t fought in a while, but at my best, I feel that I will be one of the top fighters in the world.”

“Empire MMA III” will feature two live broadcasts. MixedMartialArts.com will feature an English broadcast featuring top-10 Bellator featherweight Alejandra “Azul” Lara and lead play-by-play announcer Ben Davis. The Spanish broadcast, featuring UFC veteran and Colombian Olympic wrestler Fredy Serrano, will be aired on the Empire MMA YouTube page.

The full card is as follows:

• John Rodriguez Tacha (Bogota, Colombia, 9-2) vs. Julio Davila (Zamora, Ecuador, 12-6)

• Nubia Nascimento (Rio de Janiero, Brazil, 8-9-1) vs. Luz Vazquez (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2-0)

• Ivan Londono (Medellin, Colombia, Pro Debut) vs. Alexandre Berteloot (Dunkerque, France, 2-1)

• William Wolk (Philadelphia, PA, Pro Debut) vs. Jeisson Bayona (Yopal, Colombia, 3-1)

• Luis Fernando Molina (Villavicencio, Colombia, 0-1) vs. Jose Valle (Barranquilla, Colombia, 3-2)

• Andres Escudero (Medellin, Colombia, Pro Debut) vs. Luis Carlos Bravo (Villavicencio, Colombia, Pro Debut)

• Rafael Cohen (Caracas, Venezuela, Pro Debut) vs. Francisco Hernandez (Medellin, Colombia, 1-1)

• Juan Pablo Gomez (Bogota, Colombia, Pro Debut) vs. Ricardo Rivas (Villavicencio, Colombia, 0-1)

• (a) Michelle Casamayor (Anzuategui, Venezuela, 2-0) vs. (a) Laura Acosta (Bogota, Colombia, 2-2)

• (a) Juan Felipe Upegui (Medellin, Colombia, 1-0 ) vs. (a) Carlos Vasquez (Villavicencio, Colombia, 2-3)

All bouts are live and subject to change.