Post by Peter Dilorenzo on Mar 12, 2009 6:57:16 GMT -5
AFO STEPS IT UP
After three very successful shows at the Braintree Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center, AFO, New England’s up and coming MMA promoter has their most intriguing main event so far.
Pound-for-Pound top dog Ken Stone, who fights out of South Shore Sportfighting and never backs down from a challenge, will face Syracuse, NY’s tough Cory LaPlant on April 11 for AFO’s 145-pound title.
“We are thrilled to have Ken back fighting for us,” stated AFO President Pete DiLorenzo. “He appeared on our January 3rd event, and we expect this to be one of the best matches in recent memory in the state.”
Stone, who puts his 8-0 record up against the tough New Yorker’s 5-3 Ledger, is one of the most entertaining, athletic guys you will see. Trained and managed by Scott Lockhart and Bill Mahoney, Stone is very likely to make the leap to the big leagues soon, and DiLorenzo hopes his local fans will turn out to see him in person while they can.
“You don’t often see a guy like Ken on local shows. Come and see him, trust me, in person. A year from now, he’ll be on pay per view shows.”
Also appearing on the April 11th card will be Quincy’s Chris Traietti, a former pro boxer making the jump to the cage. Pembroke’s Paddy Thompson will face Brandon Chagnon, who won an exciting decision over Traietti in February.
Undefeated amateur Bryan Marino of InnerCircle Fight Club faces Team Fury’s undeafeated Kenny Rodrigues. The two 145 pounders have a combined record of 5-0. Someone’s O is about to go!
Super Heavyweight Chris Bagge will return against Ben “Cereal Killer” Cone. Waikru’s 205 ponder Eli Hawkins squares off against Matthew McQuenney which very well could be the fight of the night.
In what some are calling a grudge match, Franklin Isabel will face off against Tim O’Connell. After Franklin called out Tim after his loss to fellow teammate, Tim has a score to settle.
Fighters from many other gyms including Doomsday in Chelsea, Extreme Kickboxing in Roslindale, Craig Dunn MMA, Joe Kavey MMA and Brute Force MMA will appear.
For information, latest updates on this exciting card and tickets, please visit AFOMMA.com
After three very successful shows at the Braintree Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center, AFO, New England’s up and coming MMA promoter has their most intriguing main event so far.
Pound-for-Pound top dog Ken Stone, who fights out of South Shore Sportfighting and never backs down from a challenge, will face Syracuse, NY’s tough Cory LaPlant on April 11 for AFO’s 145-pound title.
“We are thrilled to have Ken back fighting for us,” stated AFO President Pete DiLorenzo. “He appeared on our January 3rd event, and we expect this to be one of the best matches in recent memory in the state.”
Stone, who puts his 8-0 record up against the tough New Yorker’s 5-3 Ledger, is one of the most entertaining, athletic guys you will see. Trained and managed by Scott Lockhart and Bill Mahoney, Stone is very likely to make the leap to the big leagues soon, and DiLorenzo hopes his local fans will turn out to see him in person while they can.
“You don’t often see a guy like Ken on local shows. Come and see him, trust me, in person. A year from now, he’ll be on pay per view shows.”
Also appearing on the April 11th card will be Quincy’s Chris Traietti, a former pro boxer making the jump to the cage. Pembroke’s Paddy Thompson will face Brandon Chagnon, who won an exciting decision over Traietti in February.
Undefeated amateur Bryan Marino of InnerCircle Fight Club faces Team Fury’s undeafeated Kenny Rodrigues. The two 145 pounders have a combined record of 5-0. Someone’s O is about to go!
Super Heavyweight Chris Bagge will return against Ben “Cereal Killer” Cone. Waikru’s 205 ponder Eli Hawkins squares off against Matthew McQuenney which very well could be the fight of the night.
In what some are calling a grudge match, Franklin Isabel will face off against Tim O’Connell. After Franklin called out Tim after his loss to fellow teammate, Tim has a score to settle.
Fighters from many other gyms including Doomsday in Chelsea, Extreme Kickboxing in Roslindale, Craig Dunn MMA, Joe Kavey MMA and Brute Force MMA will appear.
For information, latest updates on this exciting card and tickets, please visit AFOMMA.com
