JESSE ERICKSON RE-SIGNS WITH NEW ENGLAND FIGHTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (October 14, 2014) – New England Fights (NEF), America's number-one regional fight promotion, is pleased to announce that it has re-signed Jesse "The Viking" Erickson (3-3) to a long-term contract to remain with the company.   

Erickson had already been signed to a contract with NEF which is set to expire after his upcoming bout in November.  His new contract will go into effect after the previous contract expires. Erickson will rematch Bruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington (8-7) for the NEF Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Lightweight Title on November 15, 2014 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine.  The pair met last month for the vacant title with Boyington getting the win, and the title, via second-round technical knockout.  Erickson is a coach and manager out of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) in Auburn, Maine.

"It has been a great blessing to have the opportunity to compete as a professional in the sport I love so close to home," stated Erickson.  "I am happy to continue my MMA journey with NEF after signing a long term multi-fight contract. Thank you NEF for all you do for combat sports in Maine."

"Jesse Erickson has been with NEF since the beginning," said NEF co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo.  "Everyone in this organization has the utmost respect for him and CMBJJ.  We look forward to a long future with Jesse and his teammates."

NEF's next mixed martial arts event, "NEF XV" takes place Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine.  In the main event of the evening, Bruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington (8-7) will defend the NEF Lightweight Championship against Jesse "The Viking" Erickson (3-3) in a rematch from "NEF XIV."  Tickets start at just $25 and are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at207.783.2009 x 525.  For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. In addition, you can watch NEF fight videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow the promotion on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”

About New England Fights

New England Fights (“NEF”) is a fight events 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.