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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH ADDED TO NEF 22 FIGHT CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (Marts 10, 2016) - New England Fights (NEF), Amerikas nummer et regional kamp forfremmelse, vil afholde sit næste arrangement, “NEF 22: Alle veje fører HER” på Lørdag, April 23, 2016 på Androscoggin Bank Colisée i Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) og professionelle boksekampe. Tidligere i dag, NEF announced the addition of an amateur heavyweight bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” Kampen kort. Nick Gulliver (2-0) mødes 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 – en brasiliansk Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy located in Farmington, Maine. He made his amateur debut last June at “NEF XVIII,” submitting Sonny Spratt (0-2) i første runde. Gulliver followed up that victory with a technical knockout (WHO) 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. Så, 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, having gone 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) på “NEF 21” sidste måned.

 

“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.”

 

New England Fights 'næste arrangement, "NEF 22: Alle veje fører HER," finder sted Lørdag, April 23, 2016 på Androscoggin Bank Colisée i Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 og er der tilbud nu på www.TheColisee.com eller ved at ringe til Colisée box office på 207.783.2009 x 525. For mere information om begivenheden og kampen kort opdateringer, besøg fremme hjemmeside på www.NewEnglandFights.com. Desuden, du kan se NEF videoer på www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, følge dem på Twitternefights og slutte den officielle Facebook-gruppe "New England Fights."

 

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New England Fights ("NEF") er en kamp Events kampagner selskab. NEF mission er at skabe den højeste kvalitet begivenheder for Maine krigere og fans. NEF udøvende team har stor erfaring i kamp sport management, begivenheder produktion, medierelationer, markedsføring, juridiske og reklame.

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Krig på ord bryder ud OVER tunge titel kamp på NEF XX

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Lewiston, Maine (September 17, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), Amerikas nummer et regional kamp forfremmelse, vil afholde sit næste arrangement, “NEF XX: En History of Violence” på Lørdag, November 21, 2015 på Androscoggin Bank Colisée i Lewiston, Maine. Arrangementet vil funktionen en første for Maine – blandet martial-arts (MMA) anfald og professionelle boksning anfald på den samme begivenhed med en MMA bur og en boksering oprettet side-by-side. As announced this past Lørdag nat ved “NEF XIX,” Billy “Bigfoot” Leahy (3-1) er planlagt til at forsvare NEF MMA Amatør Heavyweight Titel samme aften mod den udfordring, Dave Smith (2-0).

 

Leahy vandt den konstituerende amatør sværvægter titel “NEF XVIII” dette tidligere juni, da han besejrede Smiths Berserkers MMA holdkammerat Ryan Glover (2-1) via enstemmig afgørelse. 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) i Auburn, Maine og Youngs MMA i Bangor, Maine.

 

“Berserkers wants to say I’m avoiding fights?” spurgte en rasende 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 fik sin MMA debut dette sidste forår på “NEF XVII” i Lewiston. Den aften, han besejrede Sonny Spratt (0-2) ved første runde teknisk knockout (WHO). He followed up that victory with another win at “NEF XVIII” i juni. Denne gang, det var 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 i Lewiston.

 

“Første, Jeg vil gerne takke alle involverede i at gøre denne kamp ske,” Said Smith. “Jeg er sikker på det var ikke let at få Billy til at begå for november, he wouldn’t do it for September. I respect anyone who gets in the cage, herunder hr. Leahy. I really hope he isn’t expecting a win. Jeg siger direkte til Billy–blive klar og bringe mit bælte.”

 

New England Fights’ næste arrangement, “NEF XX: En History of Violence,” finder sted på November 21, 2015 på Androscoggin Bank Colisée i Lewiston, Maine. Arrangementet vil markere første gang i Maine historie et blandet martial-arts (MMA) begivenhed og en professionel boksning begivenhed har fundet sted sammen på samme udstilling. Billetter til “NEF XX” starter ved kun $25 og er der tilbud nu påwww.TheColisee.com eller ved at ringe til Colisée box office på 207.783.2009 x 525. For mere information om begivenheden og kampen kort opdateringer, besøg fremme hjemmeside på www.NewEnglandFights.com. Desuden, du kan se NEF videoer på www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, følge dem på Twitternefights og slutte den officielle Facebook-gruppe "New England Fights."