Local Favorite Seth Francis Returns to Face Andrew Mills on May 24

 HARRIMAN, TN -- Local fans are in for a thrilling showdown as Roane County’s own Seth Francis (0-1) steps back into the cage on Saturday, May 24th, when XFA Fight Night 4 touches down at Roane State Community College in Harriman, Tennessee. The amateur flyweight bout will pit Francis against Andrew Mills (0-2), an independent fighter from Kentucky, in what promises to be a high-energy clash between two hungry competitors seeking their first MMA win.

For Francis, this fight is more than just a shot at redemption—it’s a homecoming. A proud Roane State alumnus and Harriman native, Francis made his amateur MMA debut back in February at XFA Fight Night 3, suffering a first-round loss to rising prospect Moses Lee.  Training out of KMAA (Knoxville Martial Arts Academy), Francis looks to bounce back in front of family, friends, and former classmates in the very town where his martial arts journey began.

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Standing across from him will be Andrew Mills, a tough and determined flyweight who enters the XFA cage for the first time in MMA competition. While new to the XFA cage in this discipline, Mills is no stranger to combat sports. He made his promotional debut in a spirited three-round exhibition boxing match at XFA 01, which ended in a draw. Prior to that, Mills logged two amateur MMA bouts under the Aries Fight Series banner—one in 2023 and another in 2024, most recently dropping a unanimous decision.

Now, Mills is hungry for victory—and he sees XFA Fight Night 4 as the perfect platform to make a statement.

With both men coming off setbacks and seeking their first win, this amateur flyweight bout has all the makings of a fan-favorite war—one fueled by heart, grit, and the desire to prove they belong.

XFA Fight Night 4 is sanctioned by GAMMA and will feature a full slate of amateur MMA bouts showcasing the region’s top rising talent. Doors open at 4:00 PM, with fights set to begin at 6:00 PM at the Roane State Community College gymnasium.

Tickets are available now through official XFA outlets.