AFO Opens up New Weight Division; Next AFO Event Friday July 15th at Wonderland Entertainment Complex in Revere, MA

Posted on | July 8, 2011 | No Comments

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Revere, MA – The American Fighting Organization has announced that it will open up a 125 pound flyweight division at its next event “Glory” on July 15^th at the Wonderland Entertainment Complex in Revere, MA.

The inaugural AFO Flyweight championship bout will be contested between North Attleboro’s Theo Desjardin and Christian Rivera in Revere. Both fighters have competed in the AFO numerous times. Desjardin has never fought outside the AFO as either a pro or amateur totaling 13 fights inside the AFO cage.

“This fight is for an AFO championship and fittingly, it will be fought between two mainstay AFO fighters.” AFO President Pete Dilorenzo said.

“There are not a lot of 125 pounders out there. However, we want the first flyweight title fight to be between two fighters with a history in the AFO. If there’s any 125 pounders out there who want the winner, get in touch. We like to build contenders from within and we’ll be looking.”

Desjardin and Rivera both last fought at AFO “Uncensored” in Fall River, MA in May. Desjardin won via first round TKO over Sean Patrick Brady. Rivera won via first round submission over Fred Mandrachia.

For a complete card for this upcoming event, visit www.AFOMMA.com.

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. The AFO is one of the most active promotions in the country. In 2010, the AFO debuted Proving Grounds, a weekly TV show that aired full length AFO fights. Season Two of AFO Proving Grounds is airing currently on RTV Saturday nights at midnight.