波特蘭, 緬因 (二月 26, 2018) - 新英格蘭戰鬥 (NEF) returns to Aura in Portland on四月 14, 2018 與拼促銷的下一個混合武術事件, “NEF 33: Riptide.” 今天早些時候，, NEF announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card. 大衛 - 湯普森 (1-2) 將面臨 錦阿諾德 (2-0) at a fight weight of 140-pounds.
David Thompson will be appearing in what he says will be his last fight at “NEF 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) 去年六月, and followed up that performance with a first-round technical knockout of Kyle Kenney (0-1) 本月早些時候，在 “NEF 32。” A native of Casco, 緬因, Arnold is a product of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) 在路易斯頓. 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, 我會 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. 大衛·, I hope you’re ready for a war.”
“Kam Arnold has a unique focus and vision for his career,” 說NEF共同所有者和媒人馬特·彼得森. “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.”
NEF returns to Portland, 緬因, at Aura on 星期六, 四月 14, 2018. 門票現已公開發售，在 www.AuraMaine.com. For more information on the event, 請訪問 www.NewEnglandFights.com.