Lewiston, Maine (August 18, 2016) - OnSeptember 10, 2016 New England ho loana ka (NEF) returns to Lewiston with its next event, “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS.” Pele ho moo kajeno, NEF announced the addition of a professional bantamweight mixed-martial-arts (MMA) bout to the fight card. Elias “Kotsi Mouse” Leland (2-1) o saennweng ho ea kopana Walter Smith Cotito (3-4) ka ho loana boima ba 135-lik'hilograma tse.
Six of Leland’s combined seven amateur and professional MMA fights have taken place in the NEF cage. The Portland, Maine resident’s only loss to date in NEF was in his last fight against Jay Perrin (2-2) in the spring of 2015. Late last year, Leland made his pro boxing debut in the NEF ring, taking Josh Parker (0-3-1) to a draw on the judges’ scorecards. He has proven to be strong in both his standup and on the mat. Leland, a member of Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner’s The Academy of MMA in Portland, is a dangerous opponent no matter where a fight ends up.
“I have been working hard since last year to become better in every aspect of my game,” o ile a re Leland. “I can’t wait to test myself on this tough dude. Good luck, Walter – and prepare yourself for a hell of a show!”
Walter Smith Cotito is no stranger to the NEF cage. Ka September 2013, Cotito shocked Maine fans by submitting former NEF MMA Pro Lightweight Champion Bruce Boyington (13-8) in the first round of a bout at “NEF X.” Morao ka ho fetisisa, Cotito competed at Bellator 144 ea Connecticut. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is based out of Team Link in Hooksett, New Hampshire.
“I think this kid is really brave to take a fight with me, but I will make sure I’m his worst nightmare,” exclaimed Cotito when reached for comment.
New England ho loana 'ketsahalo e latelang, "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS,” takes place on Moqebelo, September 10, 2016 a le Androscoggin Bank Colisée a Lewiston, Maine. Litekete li qala ka feela $25 'me li ka Sale hona joale ka www.TheColisee.com kapa ka bitsa ea Colisée lebokose le reng ofisi ea 207.783.2009 X 525.
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