Austin’s Thomas Herrera is gearing up to defend his title.

The Mixed Martial Arts fighter will defend his amateur 185-pound title on Friday, June 27, in the A-Town Throwdown Three at the Holiday Inn’s Austin Conference Center, 1701 Fourth St. NW. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the fight begins at 7 p.m.

Herrera, 9-2, will fight Melvin Cruz to defend the 185-pound title he won Feb. 1.

Herrara was looking forward to an exciting event, as he said the fanbase for MMA is expanding in Austin and around the world.

“Mixed martial arts is the fastest growing sport in the world,” Herrera said.

To buy tickets through Herrera, visit his Facebook page at  www.facebook.com/thomasherrerammafanpage or email tom.herr58@gmail.com. Tickets are also available at www.cagetix.com.

The fight is for all ages, and Herrera encouraged people to have a safe, responsible time.

“We encourage people to have fund and have a good time. … I encourage all people to be there,” Herrera said.

Tickets at $30 general admission seats, $60 for VIP seats, $75 for table seats and

“Shows sell out very, very fast too,” Herrera said. “I encourage people to get tickets as soon as possible.”

Look to the Herald later this week for a full story on the upcoming A-Town Throwdown.