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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH ADDED TO NEF 22 FIGHT CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (Mars 10, 2016) - New England Fights (NEF), USAs nummer-én regional kamp forfremmelse, avholder sitt neste arrangement, “NEF 22: Alle veier 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) and professional boxing bouts. Tidligere i dag, NEF announced the addition of an amateur heavyweight bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” fight card. Nick Gulliver (2-0) vil møte 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) ved “NEF 21” siste 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 'neste arrangement, "NEF 22: Alle veier fører HER," tar plass Lørdag, April 23, 2016 på Androscoggin Bank Colisée i Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 og er i salg nå på www.TheColisee.com eller ved å ringe Colisée billettkontoret på 207.783.2009 x 525. For mer informasjon om arrangementet og kampen kortoppdateringer, vennligst besøk forfremmelse hjemmeside www.NewEnglandFights.com. I tillegg, du kan se NEF-videoer på www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, følge dem på Twitternefights og bli den offisielle Facebook-gruppen "New England Fights."

 

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New England Fights ("NEF") er en kamp hendelser kampanjer selskap. NEF oppgave er å skape den høyeste kvalitet arrangementer for Maines jagerfly og fans. NEF utøvende team har lang erfaring i kampsport administrasjon, hendelser produksjon, medierelasjoner, markedsføring, juridiske og reklame.

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Ordkrig utbrot OVER tungvektstittelen FIGHT AT NEF XX

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Lewiston, Maine (September 17, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), USAs nummer-én regional kamp forfremmelse, avholder sitt neste arrangement, “NEF XX: A History of Violence” på Lørdag, November 21, 2015 på Androscoggin Bank Colisée i Lewiston, Maine. The event will feature a first for Maine – mixed-kampsport- (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 Lørdag natt på “NEF XIX,” Billy “Bigfoot” Leahy (3-1) er planlagt å forsvare NEF MMA Amateur tungvektstittelen den kvelden mot utfordringen med Dave Smith (2-0).

 

Leahy vant tidenes første amatør tungvektstittelen på “NEF XVIII” denne siste juni da han beseiret Smiths Berserkers MMA lagkamerat Ryan Glover (2-1) via enstemmig avgjørelse. 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?” spurte 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 gjorde sin MMA debut denne siste våren på “NEF XVII” i Lewiston. That night, Han beseiret Sonny Spratt (0-2) etter første runde teknisk knockout (WHO). He followed up that victory with another win at “NEF XVIII” i juni. Denne gangen, 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 gjerne takke alle som er involvert i å gjøre denne kampen skje,” sier Smith. “Jeg er sikker på at det ikke var lett å få Billy til å begå for November, he wouldn’t do it for September. I respect anyone who gets in the cage, inkludert Mr. Leahy. I really hope he isn’t expecting a win. Jeg sier direkte til Billy–få klar og ta beltet mitt.”

 

New England Fights’ neste arrangement, “NEF XX: A History of Violence,” foregår på November 21, 2015 på Androscoggin Bank Colisée i 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. Billetter til “NEF XX” starter på bare $25 og er i salg nå påwww.TheColisee.com eller ved å ringe Colisée billettkontoret på 207.783.2009 x 525. For mer informasjon om arrangementet og kampen kortoppdateringer, vennligst besøk forfremmelse hjemmeside www.NewEnglandFights.com. I tillegg, du kan se NEF-videoer på www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, følge dem på Twitternefights og bli den offisielle Facebook-gruppen "New England Fights."