Fight Night Announces 20+ Fights and Full-Card For February 11th, 2012
Lewiston, ME (January 13, 2012) – New England Fights! And Nick DiSalvo Promotions are proud to announce the full card for February 11th’s Fight Night I mixed martial arts (MMA) event at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine.
“It’s
an honor and a privilege to be bringing the first ever mixed martial
arts event to Lewiston, Maine,” stated DiSalvo. “Way back in the
fall—over four months ago—we began seeking out the best talent in the
Northeast to introduce Lewiston to MMA. We did an exhaustive search to
make sure that we were coming with the best fighters in the state and
region. I am truly humbled by the incredible Maine and Northeast talent
that my matchmaker has assembled for this show. Lewiston is a town known
for champions and on February 11th we’re bringing a championship card with us.”
Fight
Night will be headlined by a main event welterweight bout between
Maine’s own Ryan Sanders (2-0) from Young’s MMA in Brewer and Wai
Kru/IntenZe fighter Dan “The Ghost” Keefe (7-2).
The
Co-Main event will feature a bantamweight clash between The Academy’s
Paul Gorman (8-7), out of Portland, Maine and ranked #2 in the Northeast
at 135-pounds, and WEC/Bellator veteran Anthony Leone (9-4) from
Ithaca, New York.
Fight
Night’s professional and amateur competitors collectively represent 19
of the East Coast’s top martial arts schools from eight different
states. “We have high school state champions and
collegiate wrestlers on this card; boxers, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue
Belts, Purple Belts, Brown and Black Belts—you name it, we got it,”
stated DiSalvo. “We’ve got some of the top-ranked fighters in the
region, big show veterans, and newcomers that you’ve never seen nor
heard of before, but that people will be talking about after this show,”
he said. “This fight card really does have something for everyone.”
“This
card is a labor of love,” stated Fight Night matchmaker Matt Peterson.
“I’m so proud to see so many of my favorite fighters pulled together to
all compete on one night. The lineup for February 11th
represents literally months of work and I want to personally thank all
of the fighters, coaches and managers that have decided to be a part of
this show. I have such respect for the sport of MMA and the incredible
discipline and dedication that the athletes scheduled to appear on this
show possess. Participants and fans alike are in for a great evening in
Lewiston next month. I hope everyone in the area will take advantage of
the affordable general admission rate of $25 per ticket to come out and
support some exceptional mixed martial artists and see a great evening
of fights.”
“We
intentionally marked our ticket prices lower,” DiSalvo added. “We know
that Maine, like the rest of the nation, is hurting financially right
now. We wanted everyone to be able to afford a ticket to come see MMA
live. With over 20 fights booked, you’re paying a little better than a
buck per fight, so you can’t go too wrong at that price. Whether you’re a
longtime fan or you want to see the sport live for the first time—this
card is for you. Come out on February 11th and experience the fastest growing sport in the world and find out for real what all the talk is about.”
Fight Night takes place on February 11th, 2012 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thecolisee.com or by calling 207.783.2009.
For more information and to stay up-to-date on the latest announcements regarding the inaugural event of Fight Night visit www.mma-fightnight.com.
The Fight Card (subject to change):
Fight Night I, February 11, 2012, The Colisee Lewiston, ME
PRO
170
Ryan Sanders 2-0 (Young’s MMA) vs Dan Keefe 7-2 (Wai Kru/Intenze)
135
Paul Gorman 8-7 (The Academy) vs Anthony Leone 9-4 (Bombsquad)
205
Jesse Peterson 4-2 (CMBJJ/SSSF) vs Anthony Dick 1-5 (Team Expendable)
145
Josh Parker 2-3 (Littefield’s Gym) vs Steve Perez 3-0 (Bombsquad)
155
Keegan Hornstra 0-1 (Recluse) vs Antony Woodman 1-5 (Havoc)
170
Jamie Harrison 0-1 (First Coast Full Contact) vs William Crandall 2-2(Bombsquad)
135
Adam Toussaint 4-4 (Havoc) vs Chris Rowley 3-4 (Sityodtong)
125
Ernesto Ornelas 0-0 (Choi’s Institute/MMA Athletix) vs Evan Velez 3-1 (Bombsquad)
AMATEUR
145
Ray Wood 3-0 (Young’s MMA) vs Renan Borges 1-0 (Wai Kru)
160
Jesse Erickson 0-0 (CMBJJ) vs Isaiah Gomez 1-1 (Independent)
145
John Raio 0-0 (MMAthletix) vs Ken Kersch 1-4 (Real Deal MMA)
205
Brent Dillingham 0-0 (MMA Athletix) vs Rick Garland 1-1 (Real Deal MMA)
185
Buck Pineau 2-0 (Choi’s Institute) vs Dan Burke 1-0 (Team Burgess)
170
Adam Gordon 1-1 (Havoc) vs Erik Tseronis 1-2 (Team Burgess)
130
Dave Brown 0-1 (Andover Fight Club) vs Brandon Warne 1-0 (Bombsquad)
155
Nate Charles 0-2 (Wai Nei) vs Dez Green 1-0 (Bombsquad)
155
Zackary Adams 0-0 (Young’s MMA) vs Jason Libby 2-1 (Bill Jones/Team KAOS)
170
Andrew Tripp 0-0 (Team Headstrong MMA) vs Tollison Lewis 0-0 (Wai Nei)
155
Colby Adams 0-0 (Team Headstrong MMA) vs John Healey 0-2 (Team KAOS)
145
James Dougherty 0-0 (Choi’s Institute) vs Derek Shorey 1-2 (Team KAOS)
145
Elias Leland 0-1 (The Academy) vs Nick Spencer 0-0 (Choi’s Institute)
175
Tim Grovo (Team Headstrong MMA) vs AJ Davis (Team KAZE)
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