Портланд, Мејн (Фебруар 26, 2018) - Нев Енгланд Фигхтс (НЕФ) године враћа се у Ауру у ПортландуАприл 14, 2018 са следећом мешовитим борилачким вештинама-догађају Фигхт Промотион је, “НЕФ 33: Риптиде.” Раније данас, NEF announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card. Дејвид Томпсон (1-2) ће се суочити Дошао је Арнолд (2-0) at a fight weight of 140-pounds.
David Thompson will be appearing in what he says will be his last fight at “НЕФ 33.” A member of the Shatterproof Combat Club, Thompson has appeared three times in the NEF cage since his debut in the fall of 2015. He scored a first-round technical knockout victory over Richmond Pierce Wiegman (1-1) in his second amateur bout. The fight with Arnold will be Thompson’s first since a loss to Caleb Costello (3-4) in early 2016.
“I’m thankful to get back in there,” stated Thompson. “Kam is an exciting fighter, and I will be ready to leave everything in the cage, one last time.”
Undefeated Kam Arnold has emerged as one of the most-promising new prospects on the NEF roster over the last several months. He started his amateur career with a fast finish of Glenn Kasabian (1-3) last June, and followed up that performance with a first-round technical knockout of Kyle Kenney (0-1) Раније овог месеца на “NEF 32.” A native of Casco, Мејн, Arnold is a product of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ЦМБЈЈ) Левистон. A win over Thompson would position Arnold closer to a shot at the coveted bantamweight championship.
“I’m pretty stoked to get back in the cage against an NEF veteran like David Thompson,” said Arnold. “This should be a fun fight not only for me, but for the fans too. When all is said and done, Ја ћу бити 3-0. 2018 is going to be my year. The 135-pound strap will be mine before the end of the year – mark my words! Until that day, I will continue to put in work at the gym and take it one fight at a time. Давид, I hope you’re ready for a war.”
“Kam Arnold has a unique focus and vision for his career,” рекао НЕФ сувласник и сваха Мет Питерсон. “He understands his potential to make an impact in the sport. David Thompson didn’t hesitate to accept this bout – he’s excited to have the opportunity to face a rising talent in his final fight. Both guys have promised to bring it – and when that happens, we all win.”
НЕФ се враћа у Портланд, Мејн, у Аури на Субота, Април 14, 2018. Улазнице су у продаји сада на ввв.АураМаине.цом. За више информација о догађају, посетите ввв.НевЕнгландФигхтс.цом.