Lewiston, Maine (Mei 4, 2015) - New England Melawan (NEF), Nombor satu promosi perjuangan serantau Amerika, akan mengadakan kelapan belas bercampur seni mempertahankan diri yang (MMA) acara, “NEF XVIII: Dibuat di Amerika,” pada Sabtu, Jun 13, 2015 di Colisée Androscoggin Bank di Lewiston, Maine. Awal hari ini, the promotion announced the addition of an amateur bantamweight bout to the fight card. It will be the fifth amateur title awarded on the Jun 13 kad. The bout will feature Johnny Kraf (3-0) going one-on-one with Jeff Watts (5-2) at the bantamweight limit of 135-pounds.
Voted the “Rookie of the Year” untuk 2014 by NEF fans, Johnny Crafts has dominated in all three of his prior bouts. For those familiar with his background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), it comes as no surprise that the brown belt has submitted each of his opponents. Last February, Crafts handed the previously-undefeated Mike Crespo (2-2) his first loss in the NEF cage. He is currently a member of Team New England United (BARU) – the largest BJJ team in the northeast.
“I’m very excited to be fighting for the first ever NEF ammy bantamweight title,” said Crafts. “This is definitely my hardest fight to date and I am ready to show everyone my progression. Jeff seems like a very well-rounded, experienced fighter and this should be a battle for the NEF fans to enjoy.”
Jeff Watts is a product of western New York state where he developed a reputation at a young age as a tough street fighter. With a background in Karate and wrestling, Watts began training in MMA in 2009. A familiar face to New England MMA fans having competed twice in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Jun 13 will be his debut in the NEF cage. Watts is known internationally as writer “Karmaatemycat” on major MMA website Cagepotato.com. Currently residing in Wausau, Wisconsin, he trains out of Rising Son MMA.
“I’m incredibly excited to be fighting the caliber of Jiu Jitsu that John brings to the cage,” said Watts. “I’m even more excited to see how he handles being punched in the face. First ever Bantamweight title for NEF. What an honor! Win, lose, or draw–ia akan menjadi malam yang gila. I’m excited to show some skills I’ve never shown before. Let’s put a show on John. Bang with me.”
Acara MMA seterusnya NEF ini, “NEF XVIII: Dibuat di Amerika” akan berasal dari Colisée Androscoggin Bank di Lewiston, Maine pada Jun 13, 2015. Tiket untuk “NEF XVIII” bermula hanya $25 dan yang dijual di www.TheColisee.com atau dengan menghubungi box office Colisée di207.783.2009 x 525. Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai kemas kini kad peristiwa dan perjuangan, sila layari laman web promosi di www.NewEnglandFights.com. Di samping itu, anda boleh menonton video di NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, mengikuti mereka di Twitternefights dan menyertai kumpulan Facebook rasmi "New England Melawan."
Mengenai Melawan New England
Melawan New England ("NEF") adalah acara promosi syarikat perjuangan. Misi NEF adalah untuk mewujudkan peristiwa yang berkualiti tinggi bagi pejuang dan peminat Maine yang sama. Pasukan eksekutif NEF ini mempunyai pengalaman yang luas dalam pengurusan sukan tempur, pengeluaran acara, hubungan media, pemasaran, undang-undang dan pengiklanan.