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MMA fighter from Powell River headlines Cage Fury Fighting Championships card

Michael Hill in bout for interim welterweight title tonight
Michael Hill Powell River
In 2018, Michael Hill was named welterweight champion at the Xcessive Force Fight Championship [above] in Alberta. Hill, who is from Powell River, looks to add another title to his mixed martial arts resume tonight in Mississippi. Joel Griffith/MMA Empire photo

Powell River’s Michael Hill will fight for the Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) interim welterweight title tonight in Tunica, Mississippi.

Hill (11-4) faces top-rated CCFC welterweight prospect Bobby Lee (11-4) in the main event on the evening’s card.

To view the 170-pound division fight and the other eight bouts on the card, go to ufcfightpass.com or, for mobile app: ufcfightpass. Create a username, buy a one month membership and search for CCFC 85 or Cage Fury 85.

Three preliminary bouts begin at 4 pm Pacific time, followed by four fights on the main card, then the co-main event and main event featuring Hill and Lee.

Hill said his season of Ultimate Fighter is also available for members.

A graduate of Brooks Secondary School, Hill became involved with mixed martial arts 10 years ago. He made his professional debut in December of 2010.