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FORMER MAINE STATE WRESTLING CHAMPION RETURNING TO THE CAGE FOR SECOND FIGHT

Portland, Maine (Maggio 3, 2018) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) torna a Aura a Portland, Maine con il suo prossimo evento di arti marziali miste, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” il Sabato notte, Giugno 16, 2018. Proprio oggi, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur bantamweight bout to the card. Killian Murphy (1-0) si incontreranno Gabriel Diaz (0-1) con un peso di lotta 135 libbre.

Murphy made his cage debut last month atNEF 33in Portland with a first-round technical knockout of Krishna Scott (0-1). He followed the footsteps of his older brother Connor Murphy (1-2) into the NEF amateur ranks. Killian trains with Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire under the tutelage of UFC signee, and former NEF Pro Lightweight Champion, Devin Powell (8-3). Prior to joining Nostos, Murphy was a standout on the wrestling mats for Marshwood High School in Elliot, Maine where he won a Class A state championship in 2015.

I’m really excited for my second fight,” said Murphy. “I’ve got an amazing coach and team behind me. As for the finish, I won’t predict anything. I’ll let all my work in the cage speak for itself.

Gabriel Diaz is a member of F2 Arena in Gainesville, Florida. Nel giugno 16, he will not only be looking to avenge his own loss atNEF 33to Murphy’s Nostos teammate Zac Richards (1-0), but Diaz will also have the opportunity to avenge his own F2 Arena teammate, Krishna Scott, who was defeated by Murphy atNEF 33.

prossimo evento mixed-arti marziali di NEF, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, Giugno 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.