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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH ADDED TO NEF 22 ADY KARATRA ARA-

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Lewiston, Maine (Martsa 10, 2016) - New England ady (NEF), Amerika isa-paritra iray ady fampiroboroboana, dia hanao ny hetsika manaraka, “NEF 22: MANAMPY ANTSIKA REHETRA LALANA HERE” amin'ny Asabotsy, Aprily 23, 2016 tao amin'ny Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and professional boxing bouts. Vao maraina androany, NEF announced the addition of an amateur heavyweight bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” ady karatra. Nick Gulliver (2-0) hifanena 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 – Breziliana iray Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy located in Farmington, Maine. He made his amateur debut last June at “NEF XVIII,” submitting Sonny Spratt (0-2) tamin'ny fihodinana voalohany. 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. Izany, 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) amin'ny “NEF 21” tamin'ny volana lasa.

 

“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 ady 'manaraka hetsika, "NEF 22: MANAMPY ANTSIKA REHETRA LALANA HERE," mitranga Asabotsy, Aprily 23, 2016 tao amin'ny Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 ary amin'izao fotoana izao dia eo amin'ny amidy amin'ny www.TheColisee.com na amin'ny fiantsoana ny Colisée biraon'ny boaty amin'ny 207.783.2009 X 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ankoatry ny, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, manaraka azy ireo ao amin'ny Twitternefights sy hiaraka ofisialy vondrona Facebook "New England Niady."

 

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ADY-teny Vaky TAPITRA NY ADY AMIN'NY lanja mavesatra LOHATENY NEF XX

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Lewiston, Maine (Septambra 17, 2015) - New England ady (NEF), Amerika isa-paritra iray ady fampiroboroboana, dia hanao ny hetsika manaraka, “NEF XX: A TANTARAN'NY HERISETRA” amin'ny Asabotsy, Novambra 21, 2015 tao amin'ny Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The event will feature a first for Maine – mifangaro-miaramila-kanto (MMA) 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 Asabotsy alina amin'ny “NEF XIX,” Billy “Bigfoot” Leahy (3-1) dia voalahatra hiaro ny NEF MMA Amateur lanja mavesatra Title izay hariva manohitra ny zava-tsarotra ny Dave Smith (2-0).

 

Leahy nahazo ny anaram-boninahitra fitokanana mpankafy lanja mavesatra amin'ny “NEF XVIII” izany lasa Jona rehefa nandresy ny Berserkers Smith MMA mpiara milalao aminy Ryan Glover (2-1) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany. 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 sy Young ny MMA in Bangor, Maine.

 

“Berserkers wants to say I’m avoiding fights?” dia nangataka mba tezitra 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 nanao ny MMA bitany lohataona lasa teo “NEF XVII” ao Lewiston. That night, dia naharesy Sonny Spratt (0-2) ny voalohany ara-teknika manodidina knockout (WHO). He followed up that victory with another win at “NEF XVIII” tamin'ny volana Jona. Amin'ity indray mitoraka ity, dia 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 Novambra 21 ao Lewiston.

 

“Voalohany, Te-hisaotra ny rehetra anjara tamin'ny fanaovana izany ady hitranga,” Hoy Smith. “Azoko antoka fa tsy mora ny mahazo Billy ny fanaovan-for Novambra, he wouldn’t do it for September. I respect anyone who gets in the cage, anisan'izany Mr. Leahy. I really hope he isn’t expecting a win. Lazaiko mivantana Billy–ho vonona ary hitondra ny fehin-kibo.”

 

New England ady’ hetsika manaraka, “NEF XX: A TANTARAN'NY HERISETRA,” atao amin'ny Novambra 21, 2015 tao amin'ny Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The event will mark the first time in Maine history a mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event and a professional boxing event have taken place together on the same show. Tickets ho “NEF XX” manomboka amin'ny fotsiny $25 ary amin'izao fotoana izao dia eo amin'ny amidy amin'nywww.TheColisee.com na amin'ny fiantsoana ny Colisée biraon'ny boaty amin'ny 207.783.2009 X 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ankoatry ny, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, manaraka azy ireo ao amin'ny Twitternefights sy hiaraka ofisialy vondrona Facebook "New England Niady."