(PRESS RELEASE) -- Lewiston, Maine (October 26, 2012) –New England Fights! (NEF) is pleased to announce the addition of a professional mixed martial arts bout to its card scheduled for November 17, 2012. That bout will feature Dez Green (5-0) of Team Bombsquad taking on Brandon Fleming (2-1) of South Shore Sportfighting at a catchweight of 150 pounds. The fight will take place at NEF's Fight Night V event at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine.
Fighting out of Ithaca, New York, Green is a protégé of Ryan Ciotoli, the same coach responsible for the meteoric rise of current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon "Bones" Jones (17-1). Similarly, Green has had a lightning-quick start to his fight career, a career which began just eleven months ago, going 8-0 since that time with three wins as an amateur and five wins as a professional.
"Dez is probably our most popular non-local fighter," said NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson. "He's had two successful performances on NEF cards this year - once as an amateur and once as a pro. The NEF fans have really taken to him. We were so happy that Brandon Fleming stepped in to take this fight on short notice. Brandon is a Bellator veteran. He's coming off a decision loss to Rob Font (4-1), which was considered to be one of the most-heavily contested and exciting bouts this year in the northeast. This fight on November 17 could really steal the show!"
"I'm very excited and honored to be fighting Dez, but on November 17th I'm bringing it," said Fleming when reached for comment. "The fans will see a different Brandon Fleming. Dez Green, November 17th, let's do this!"
Fight Night V is slated for November 17 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, ME with a special start time of 5:00 PM. For more information on this event, visit www.NewEnglandFights.com. You can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.” Tickets for Fight Night V are on sale now at www.TheColisee.com or by calling The Colisee box office at 207.783.2009 x 525.
About New England Fights
New England Fights! (“NEF!”)is a Mixed Martial Arts 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.