路易斯顿, 缅因 (八月 26, 2016) - 新英格兰战斗 (NEF) today announced the addition of a professional featherweight mixed-martial-arts (MMA) bout to the fight promotion’s next event, “NEF 25: 英雄 & VILLAINS.” 亚伦 “狠” 莱西 (2-0) 已签约的脸 科里试用 (0-0) at the featherweight limit of 145-pounds.
莱西, the former NEF MMA Amateur Featherweight Champion, recently signed a multi-fight developmental deal with the fight promotion. He amassed an amateur record of 6-1 prior to turning professional. Since entering the pro ranks, Lacey is undefeated. His pro debut saw him submit veteran Derek Shorey (3-7) in the first round last April. Earlier this month, Lacey waged, 并荣获, a war with John Santos (3-4) before UFC President Dana White in Bangor at the “NEF Presents Dana白色: 在看’ 为了一场战斗” taping. Many observers agree that Lacey, a product of Young’s MMA, is but a few victories away from fighting permanently in front of White.
“I’m very happy to be signing with NEF,” said Lacey. “It’s a big step forward in my career and it shows that they have the utmost confidence in my ability! My last fight was an absolute war, but I was fortunate enough to get out of it without any serious injuries. If I’m healthy, I’m fighting–it’s my passion! I’m anxious to welcome Cory to the pro ranks. He has a dangerous skill set that has to be acknowledged and respected. 话虽这么说，, so do I! I like to be the guy who comes in and puts on a fight that fans don’t forget and that is exactly what I will do 九月 10.”
Cory Trial makes his professional debut after a memorable amateur career with NEF. 在六月 2015, Trial scored the fastest knockout in NEF history when he rocked Corey Hinkley (2-4) a mere seven-seconds into the first round. In his final amateur performance, the 41-year-old Trial defeated Angelo Rizzitello (0-1) via split decision this past spring. He is a member of the tough, gritty team of Ruthless MMA & Boxing based out of Benton, 缅因.
“I wanna thank NEF for giving me the opportunity to take the next step in my career,” 说试用. “My coach and I have been talking and it’s time. We’ve been putting the work in and I’m ready to take the next step. This fight will really tell me where I’m at. Aaron is a well rounded fighter that likes to push the pace and I’ll be right there looking to do the same! 别错过 – 这将是烟花爆竹!”
新英格兰战斗“下一个事件, “NEF 25: 英雄 & 恶棍,” takes place on 星期六, 九月 10, 2016 在安德罗斯科银行Colisée酒店在路易斯顿, 缅因. 门票开始只是 $25 而在销售现在 www.TheColisee.com 或致电在Colisée酒店票房 207.783.2009 X 525.
有关事件，并拼牌更新的详细信息, 请访问推广的网站 www.NewEnglandFights.com. 此外, 你可以在观看视频NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, 按照他们的Twitter @nefights并加入官方Facebook集团“新英格兰战斗。”