Lewiston, Maine (December 22, 2016) -nieuwe Engeland Fights (NEF) keert terug naar de Androscoggin Bank Colisee op Februari 11, 2017 met haar volgende mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 27: Weer zijn toegenomen.” Eerder vandaag, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur light-heavyweight title bout to the card. Ryan Glover (3-1) will defend his belt against the challenge of undefeated Victor Irwin (2-0).
Glover won the title one year ago at “NEF 21” with a second-round submission of Mike Williams (2-1). He would take the rest of 2016 off from MMA competition to deal with family obligations. Glover was a state wrestling champion out of Mountain Valley High School (MVHS) in Rumford, Maine where he also won a state championship in football. He began training in MMA two years ago, joining Berserkers MMA in Rumford, a team heavy in MVHS alum.
“I’m happy to get back in the cage after a long layoff and defend my belt,” said Glover. “I was busy taking care of my family, but now it’s time to remind folks why I am NEF’s best 205er.”
Net als zijn tegenstander, Victor Irwin is also a former Maine state wrestling champion, having won a title while at Brewer High School in Brewer, Maine. In 2014, as a freshman, Irwin created a wrestling program at Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC). He went to Nationals that year and achieved All-American status. Irwin is a member of Young’s MMA in Bangor, Maine. His previous appearances in the NEF cage have been impressive – both first round finishes.
“I am really excited to have been given a shot at the title,” said Irwin. “Fighting Ryan will be a great challenge and opportunity for me to improve my skill set.”
NEF's volgende evenement, “NEF 27: HEROPLEVING” vindt plaats op Zaterdag, Februari 11, 2017 bij 7 p.m. Tickets beginnen bij $25 en zijn nu te koop bij www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at 207.783.2009, uitbreiding 525.
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