Clovis, NM. – January 20, 2011 – Evolution Combat Sports Championship, a fast-rising New Mexico based mixed martial arts fight organization, announced today that MMA rising star Jennifer Berg of Denver, Colo., will take on Albuquerque, NM fan favorite Angelica Chavez on February 11. Berg and Chavez will face off in the Co-Main event of the evening at “Evolution Combat Sports Championship Presents: FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS! 02.11.11.” The event will take place on Friday February 11, at the Clovis Civic Center in Clovis, New Mexico.
Sam Singleterry, co-founder of Evolution Combat Sports Championship had this to say, “We are very excited about the match-up between Chavez and Berg. These dynamic 105lb fighters were set to headline the first Jackson’s MMA Series in 2010, but Chavez had to pull due to injury. Now the popular female fighters are set to face off at our “FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS!” event on February 11. This is definitely a fight that fans will not want to miss!”
Jennifer Berg (2-2) trains out of Jackson’s affiliate Grudge Training Center in Denver, Colorado and is currently ranked #14 in the women’s 105lb division according to the Women’s MMA World Rankings™. Berg, a very explosive striker known for finishing her opponents quickly, is coming off of a first round TKO victory over Lisa Jeanson. Berg plans to hand Chavez her first career loss by ending this fight in a similar fashion, quickly and by devastating blows.
Her opponent, local fan favorite Angelica Chavez (3-0), trains out of Chavez Martial Arts Academy in Albuquerque, NM. Chavez, who planned to go pro in Kickboxing before she jumped into the sport of MMA, has a background in Karate and is known for her exceptional striking skills. She is currently undefeated in her professional mixed martial arts career and plans to clinch her fourth consecutive win on February 11. Fans can expect an all-out slug fest when these ladies step into the cage. This promises to be an exciting fight from start to finish!
“Evolution Combat Sports Championship Presents: FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS! 02.11.11” is stacked with compelling amateur and professional match-ups, including a main event bout between Amarillo fan favorite Anselmo Martinez and New Mexico’s own Jerome Martinez. Fight fans will not want to miss this exciting night of mixed martial arts action!
The event will take place on Friday, February 11 at the Clovis Civic Center in Clovis, New Mexico. The full fight card will be announced soon. Doors open at 6:00pm MT. Fights start at 7:00pm MT. Fans are encouraged to come out early, as seats in each section are first come first served. Tickets are on sale now!
To purchase event tickets on-line please log on to www.EvolutionCombatSports.com or www.salmora.com. Tickets can be purchased in Clovis at the following businesses: Sports Angle, Pro Sound and Glass Doctor. Tickets will also be available at the Clovis Civic Center the night of the event. For more information on Evolution Combat Sports please visit www.evolutioncombatsports.com.
