Tag Archives: Billy Leahy

HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH ADDED TO NEF 22 Loantša KARETE

Lewiston, Maine (March 10, 2016) - New England ho loana ka (NEF), Amerika oa nomoro ya-e mong o lebatowa ntoa ntshetsopele, tla ahlola hlahlamang ketsahalo, “NEF 22: Litsela tsohle LEBISANG MONA” ka Moqebelo, April 23, 2016 a le Androscoggin Bank Colisée a Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and professional boxing bouts. Pele ho moo kajeno, NEF announced the addition of an amateur heavyweight bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” ntoa karete. Nick Gulliver (2-0) tla kopana 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 – e Brazil Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy located in Farmington, Maine. He made his amateur debut last June at “NEF XVIII,” submitting Sonny Spratt (0-2) a ga tikologo ya ntlha. 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. E le, 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) ka “NEF 21” khoeling e fetileng.

 

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 ho loana 'ketsahalo e latelang, "NEF 22: Litsela tsohle LEBISANG MONA,"Etsahala Moqebelo, April 23, 2016 a le Androscoggin Bank Colisée a Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 'me li ka Sale hona joale ka www.TheColisee.com kapa ka bitsa ea Colisée lebokose le reng ofisi ea 207.783.2009 X 525. Bakeng sa boitsebiso bo eketsehileng ka ketsahalo le ho loana karete ya diapdeite, ka kōpo etela ntshetsopele oa setsheng sa inthanete sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Holim'a moo, o ka shebella NEF livideo ka www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, latela ba ba ka Twitternefights le ho ba setho ya semmuso ya Facebook sehlopha "New England loana."

 

Ka New England ho loana ka

 

New England ho loana ka ("NEF") ke ho loana moodle moodle moodle ho phahamiswa khampani. NEF thomo ea ke ho bopa phahameng ka ho fetisisa boleng moodle moodle moodle bakeng sa Maine oa bahlabani le Fans ka tsela e tsoanang. NEF oa phethahatso sehlopha o na le a pharaletseng a le phihlelo ea ho loantsa tsa tsamaiso ya dipapadi, moodle moodle moodle tlhahiso, metswedi ya dikgang, tsa mebaraka, molao le papatso.

Ntoa ea MANTSOE ea Qhoma fetang HEAVYWEIGHT Leo Sehlooho se Hlahang ntoa AT NEF XX

Lewiston, Maine (September 17, 2015) - New England ho loana ka (NEF), Amerika oa nomoro ya-e mong o lebatowa ntoa ntshetsopele, tla ahlola hlahlamang ketsahalo, “NEF XX: A HISTORY pefo” ka Moqebelo, November 21, 2015 a le Androscoggin Bank Colisée a Lewiston, Maine. The Ketsahalo eo e tla Feature le pele bakeng sa Maine – e tsoakiloeng-sesole-bonono (MMA) linako le papali ea litebele linako ka ka ketsahalo e tsoanang nang le MMA gorole le Krrish emisa lehlakoreng-ka-lehlakoreng. As announced this past Moqebelo bosiu bo bong ha “NEF XIX,” Billy “Bigfoot” Leahy (3-1) e ho lokiselitsoe ho sireletsa NEF MMA Hardcore Heavyweight Title mantsiboeeng ao khahlanong le le bothata ba ho Dave Smith (2-0).

 

Leahy hlōla kgakolwa tsenwe heavyweight tlotla ka “NEF XVIII” sena se fetileng June ha a ba hlōla Smith ea Berserkers MMA teammate Ryan Glover (2-1) ka tsela ntsoe-leng qeto. 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) a Auburn, Maine le Young ea MMA a Bangor, Maine.

 

Berserkers wants to say I’m avoiding fights?” o ile a botsa a halefileng 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 o ile a MMA qalo sena se fetileng selemo ka “NEF XVII” a Lewiston. That night, a ba hlōla Sonny Spratt (0-2) ka ho qala ho ho pota botekgeniki knockout (WHO). He followed up that victory with another win at “NEF XVIII” ka June. Lekhetlong lena, e ne e le 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 a Lewiston.

 

“Pele, Ke tla rata ho leboha mong le e mong ka setotsoana ho etsa ntoeng ena etsahala,” o ile a re Smith. “Ke kholisehile hore e ne e se bonolo ho fumana Billy ho etsa ka November, he wouldn’t do it for September. I respect anyone who gets in the cage, ho akarelletsa le Mr. Leahy. I really hope he isn’t expecting a win. Ke re ka ho toba Billy–itokisetsa 'me le tlise ka lebanta.”

 

New England ho loana ka’ latelang ketsahalo, “NEF XX: A HISTORY pefo,” etsahala ka November 21, 2015 a le Androscoggin Bank Colisée a Lewiston, Maine. Ketsahalo ena e tla tšoaea ka lekhetlo la pele Maine histori le e tsoakiloeng-sesole-bonono (MMA) ketsahalo le papali ea litebele ketsahalo etsahetseng hammoho ka e tšoanang bontša. Ditekete tsa “NEF XX” qala ka feela $25 'me li ka Sale hona joale kawww.TheColisee.com kapa ka bitsa ea Colisée lebokose le reng ofisi ea 207.783.2009 X 525. Bakeng sa boitsebiso bo eketsehileng ka ketsahalo le ho loana karete ya diapdeite, ka kōpo etela ntshetsopele oa setsheng sa inthanete sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Holim'a moo, o ka shebella NEF livideo ka www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, latela ba ba ka Twitternefights le ho ba setho ya semmuso ya Facebook sehlopha "New England loana."