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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH ADDED TO NEF 22 Stryd kaart

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Lewiston, Maine (Maart 10, 2016) - New England Fights (NEF), Amerika se nommer een plaaslike stryd bevordering, sal sy volgende byeenkoms te hou, “NEF 22: Alle paaie lei HIER” op Saterdag, April 23, 2016 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) and professional boxing bouts. Vroeër vandag, NEF announced the addition of an amateur heavyweight bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” stryd kaart. Nick Gulliver (2-0) sal voldoen Dave Smith (2-1) at a fight weight of 265-pounds.

 

Nick Gulliver is a product of John Raio’s First Class MMA gym of Brunswick, Maine, as well as the Foundry – 'n Brasiliaanse Jiu Jitsu- (BJJ) academy located in Farmington, Maine. He made his amateur debut last June at “NEF XVIII,” submitting Sonny Spratt (0-2) in die eerste ronde. Gulliver followed up that victory with a technical knockout (WIE) win over Jason Field (0-2) this past November a mere 12-seconds into the first round. He hopes another win on April 23rd will put him in line for a shot at the NEF MMA Amateur Heavyweight Title currently held by Billy Leahy (3-1).

 

“I’m looking forward to fighting again for NEF on April 23rd, and I’m thankful for the opportunity that Matt Peterson and Nick Disalvo give me to fight for their amazing organization,” said Gulliver. “I’ll be fighting who I think is now the number one heavyweight fighter fighting for NEF, Dave Smith. This kid is a great fighter and good athlete. I’m looking forward to a great fight. I fight for two amazing schools and organizations, the Foundry and First Class MMA. This fight will be the first time I won’t be fighting in front of my father who is sick. It’s a lot for him to go to these events being so sick and on oxygen all the time. But my father stated he would make it to one last fight if I get a title shot. I think fighting Dave Smith and winning would put me in a good spot to fight for a title. I’m looking to get that fight in front of my father who pushes me to be the man I am today. So, for three rounds on April 23rd, I’ll be pushing harder than I have in the past to get that opportunity. I’m always looking to impress the crowd. I think fighting someone like Smith will keep the crowd on their feet.”

 

Dave Smith is a member of Berserkers MMA based out of Rumford, Maine. Smith has an extensive wrestling background, gegaan het 147-17 while competing for Mountain Valley High School (MVHS) and winning two state titles in the process. He also wrestled for Plymouth State University (PSU) in New Hampshire. Like Gulliver, Smith finished his first two opponents in the opening round. He is looking to bounce back from a loss to Brendan Battles (2-0) by “NEF 21” verlede maand.

 

“I’m glad to be on another NEF card,” exclaimed Smith. “I am also very excited to be fighting Nick Gully. Nick has had a couple impressive wins and I think this will be a good fight! So get ready because it’s going to be a hell of a show.”

 

volgende byeenkoms New England veg ', "NEF 22: Alle paaie lei HIER," Vind plaas Saterdag, April 23, 2016 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 en is nou te koop by www.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisée loket by 207.783.2009 x 525. Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."

 

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Oorlog van woorde bars OOR swaargewigtitel te veg by NEF XX

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Lewiston, Maine (September 17, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), Amerika se nommer een plaaslike stryd bevordering, sal sy volgende byeenkoms te hou, “NEF XX: A geskiedenis van geweld” op Saterdag, November 21, 2015 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The event will feature a first for Maine – gemengde martial arts- (Plaasmoorde) bouts and professional boxing bouts on the same event with an MMA cage and a boxing ring set up side-by-side. As announced this past Saterdag nag by “NEF XIX,” Billy “Bigfoot” Leahy (3-1) is geskeduleer om die NEF MMA Amateur swaargewigtitel te verdedig teen die aand die uitdaging van Dave Smith (2-0).

 

Leahy het die eerste amateur swaargewig titel by “NEF XVIII” die afgelope Junie toe hy verslaan Smith se Waansinniges MMA spanmaat Ryan Glover (2-1) via 'n eenparige besluit. Leahy’s decision to take time off from competing rather than to defend the title against number-one contender Smith at “NEF XIX” earlier this week was met with criticism from the Berserkers camp. The heavyweight champion splits time training between Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) in Auburn, Maine en Young se MMA in Bangor, Maine.

 

“Berserkers wants to say I’m avoiding fights?” gevra om 'n verwoede Leahy. “I’ll clean their whole damn gym out one-by-one. They want to come and try to take my belt from me? Good luck, I’ll see you in November.”

 

Dave Smith het sy debuut MMA die afgelope lente op “NEF Sewentien” in Lewiston. That night, verslaan het hy Sonny Spratt (0-2) deur die eerste ronde tegniese uitklophou (WIE). He followed up that victory with another win at “NEF XVIII” in Junie. Hierdie keer, dit was Gravin Guillen (2-4) who fell to Smith in the first round by submission. Smith is confident that he will take the heavyweight title from Leahy on November 21 in Lewiston.

 

“Eerste, Ek wil graag almal betrokke dank in die maak van hierdie stryd gebeur,” sê Smith. “Ek is seker dit was nie maklik om te kry Billy om te pleeg vir November, he wouldn’t do it for September. I respect anyone who gets in the cage, insluitend mnr. Leahy. I really hope he isn’t expecting a win. Ek sê direk aan Billy–kry gereed en bring my gordel.”

 

New England Fights’ volgende byeenkoms, “NEF XX: A geskiedenis van geweld,” vind plaas op November 21, 2015 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The event will mark the first time in Maine history a mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) event and a professional boxing event have taken place together on the same show. Kaartjies vir “NEF XX” begin by net $25 en is nou te koop bywww.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisée loket by 207.783.2009 x 525. Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."