AFO Uncensored
Apr 27, 2011
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Just two weeks after putting on one of the most
entertaining New England MMA show in years, The AFO is back on the
grind as it makes its debut in Fall River, Massachusetts at the PAL
Hall for "AFO Uncensored."
“This is the first time professional mixed martial arts has come to Fall River.” Said AFO President Pete Dilorenzo, “The PAL Hall has been a fantastic venue for Golden Gloves boxing and wrestling over the years and it will work just as well for MMA. There isn’t a bad seat in the house and we promise to deliver with the evenly matched and competitive fights our brand is known for.”
In the main event, North Attleboro’s Theo “The Holy Terror”
Desjardin will take on rival Sean Patrick Brady is a bantamweight
fight. Desjardin and Brady’s bad blood has been fueled by viral
videos that Brady has been making and posting on YouTube mocking
Desjardin.
(See Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8KLV3V9-zI )
Also, making his Pro MMA debut will be Weymouth’s Fred Mandrachia as he takes on journeyman Christian Rivera and Kyle Matt Hughes and Justin Burges will fight in separate bouts.
For tickets, call 401-286-3413 or visit www.AFOMMA.com. The Fall River PAL is located at 31 Franklin St. Fall River, MA.
About the AFO: The American Fighting Organization is a New England based MMA promotion featuring some of the best local fighters and prospects in the country. With seven shows already scheduled at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield, MA for the year, the AFO is one of the most active promotions around. The AFO will also promote shows during the calendar year in Fall River, Revere and Lynn. In 2010, the AFO debuted Proving Grounds, a weekly TV show that aired full length AFO fights and interviews on My TV New England. In 2011, the AFO already has several TV specials lined up online Pay Per View Events. AFO alum include UFC featherweight Ken Stone & Strikeforce contender Jason Mclean.
“This is the first time professional mixed martial arts has come to Fall River.” Said AFO President Pete Dilorenzo, “The PAL Hall has been a fantastic venue for Golden Gloves boxing and wrestling over the years and it will work just as well for MMA. There isn’t a bad seat in the house and we promise to deliver with the evenly matched and competitive fights our brand is known for.”
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(See Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8KLV3V9-zI )
Also, making his Pro MMA debut will be Weymouth’s Fred Mandrachia as he takes on journeyman Christian Rivera and Kyle Matt Hughes and Justin Burges will fight in separate bouts.
For tickets, call 401-286-3413 or visit www.AFOMMA.com. The Fall River PAL is located at 31 Franklin St. Fall River, MA.
About the AFO: The American Fighting Organization is a New England based MMA promotion featuring some of the best local fighters and prospects in the country. With seven shows already scheduled at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield, MA for the year, the AFO is one of the most active promotions around. The AFO will also promote shows during the calendar year in Fall River, Revere and Lynn. In 2010, the AFO debuted Proving Grounds, a weekly TV show that aired full length AFO fights and interviews on My TV New England. In 2011, the AFO already has several TV specials lined up online Pay Per View Events. AFO alum include UFC featherweight Ken Stone & Strikeforce contender Jason Mclean.
