Lewiston, Maine (March 12, 2015) – New England Fights (NEF), America’s number-one regional fight promotion, returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on April 11, 2015 with its seventeenth mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event. Earlier today, the company announced the addition of a professional bantamweight bout to the fight card. Elias “Dangerous Mouse” Leland (2-0) will take on Jay Perrin (1-0) at a fight weight of 135-pounds.
A favorite of Maine fight fans, Eli Leland trains out of Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner’s Academy of MMA in Portland, Maine. He made his professional debut in the NEF MMA cage last fall, defeating Brandon Bushaw (1-1) via submission in the third round. He would follow up that victory with another submission win just a few weeks later, making short work of Jimmy Alexander (1-7) in Lewiston, Maine. After taking the first quarter of 2015 off from competition, Leland looks forward to getting back in the NEF MMA cage.
“I’m pleased to be fighting for NEF for my third pro fight,” said Leland. “I train every aspect of the fight and make a lot of tough sacrifices to stay focused and ready. With that being said, I will be ready for my next opponent and look forward to meeting him in the cage.”
Perrin is a product of John Fain’s Boston BJJ/Team Triumph. As an amateur, Perrin put together an impressive 5-1 record. He was the number-one ranked amateur bantamweight in the Northeast less than a year ago. Perrin’s sole previous NEF MMA appearance was a winning effort against Nick Spencer (5-4) in February 2013. The fight was part of an amazing six-fight win streak that Perrin has rode into the professional ranks. He will look to add another notch in his win column on April 11 when he meets Leland.
“I’m really excited to be getting back in the cage,” said Perrin. “Eli is a game opponent. I know he’s going to come prepared and ready to go. But I’ve only become a more dangerous animal with my time off, he is just an obstacle in my path. I’m coming to punish everyone that stands across from me.”
NEF’s next MMA event, “NEF XVII,” is scheduled to take place onApril 11, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (10-7) will defend the NEF MMA Lightweight Title against number-one contender Jamie Harrison (5-1). In addition, Jarod “Last Minute” Lawton (4-1) meets Dennis Olson (12-7) in a welterweight contest. Tickets for “NEF XVII” start at just $25 and are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com or by calling The Colisee box office at207.783.2009 x 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. In addition, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”
About New England Fights
New England Fights (“NEF”) is a fight events promotions company. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for Maine’s fighters and fans alike. NEF’s executive team has extensive experience in combat sports management, events production, media relations, marketing, legal and advertising.