Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Portland, Maine (Januari 6, 2022) - New England Fights (NEF) keert terug met zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts (MMA) evenement, "NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, Februari 12, 2022, bij Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Eerder vandaag, NEF announced the addition of a professional lightweight bout to the fight card.Mohammad Al Kinani(0-0)is gepland te staanChris “Ironfist” Rooney (0-1) bij een gevecht gewicht van 155 pond.
The fight will be the professional debut for Al Kinani who finished his amateur career with an impressive record of 9-1. He leaves the amateur division as the number-one ranked lightweight in both New England and the Northeast. Six of Al Kinani’s nine victories have been finishes, including a 34-second knockout in his final amateur fight last fall. The fight with Rooney will be Al Kinani’s first in his home state of Maine in over three years. He represents Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.
“This fight on February 12th is the first step of a long journey that I’ve been dreaming of for quite some time,” said Al Kinani. “It’s going to be a fight that’ll start and end with a handshake, but you know how I roll once I’m locked in there. It’s all business, baby. Dat is wat ik doe: I take care of fucking business.”
Chris Rooney will make his first appearance in the NEF cage on February 12, but he is a longtime MMA veteran, having competed in the sport since February 2011. He won twelve fights as an amateur prior to making his professional debut last September. Rooney trains at Sargent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in St. Albans, Vermont.
“I am very excited to announce that my next fight will be against Mo Kinani for New England Fights,” stated Rooney. “Though this will be my second fight as a professional, this will be my debut with NEF. I am looking forward to showcasing my knockout power and overall abilities as a mixed martial artist. Even though the fans in Maine may not yet know the name Rooney, they won’t forget it after they witness my iron-fist power.”
"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place on Saturday, Februari 12, 2022, bij Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Deuren open om 6 pm met eerste gevecht om 7 p.m. Tickets zijn nu te koop bijwww.Ticketmaster.com.