AFO Thanksgiving Eve Benefit Show Feeding 100 Families
November 25 will mark the one-year anniversary of the American Fighting Organization’s first MMA show, the eighth in the year’s time. The organization has consistently staged entertaining, competitive shows, showcasing many local fighters, offering many first-time competitors a chance to step into the octagon. Some have excelled, some have not, but nearly all have been involved in crowd-pleasing battles, which have enabled AFO to build a nice local following at the cozy and classy Braintree Sheraton.
There are over 17 Pro and Amateur fights book this evening that promises to be a great night in local MMA with a great cause behind it.
Headlining the show will be one of AFO’s poster-kids, Franklin Isabel of Doomsday MMA in Chelsea, MA. Franklin has fought several times for AFO, and will be featured in his first main event, now facing Gloucester’s Pedro Gonzalez.
Originally scheduled to face undefeated Brian Marino, the plan changed in October when Marino, taking what was expected to be a tune-up against Maine’s DJ Grimes on AFO’s Grantham, NH card, ended up in an absolute war which left Marino with a broken hand and foot, in spite of victory over the tough-as-roofing nails Grimes.
With BJ unavailable, Gonzales, a deceiving 2-2, stepped up to the plate, enabling Franklin to remain in the top spot on the show.
The night’s co-feature will showcase AFO title-holder Paddy Thompson of Pembroke, MA in a non-title fight, testing the waters at 160. Thompson, who won the AFO 170 pound belt with a stoppage over Maurice McNeil in August would like to attempt to make 155, and will try out his new physique against veteran warrior Roberto Conception of Woburn.
South Shore Sport Fighting’s Ryan White will try to settle things once and for all with Dragon Lair’s Nelson Gaipo. The two have met twice already, each winning once, in what are considered two of the best MMA fights in recent years.
Sityodtong will feature two talented young fighters, Jimmy Davidson and Lewis Corapi.
Davidson will face Waikru’s Ibriham Tody in what may very well be fight of the night.
In addition to Ryan White and Paddy Thompson, South Shore Sportfighting of neighboring Rockland will be featuring Mike Polvere, Mike Malvesti, and Mike Marchione.
Doomsday MMA will also feature exciting 135 pounder Anthony “Squirrel” Carmenatti facing Connors MMA’s Mike Campanella. Doomsday fighters Jim Armago will make his MMA debut against Dennis DeBaggis of LA Boxing, and Joe will face off against Aaron Sivera of New Jersey.
Also featured will be fighters from many local gyms including Mike Schneider MMA, Inner Circle, as well as several independent fighters.
The evening’s event will benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank and help feed over 400 people on Thanksgiving Day. Anyone interested in making a donation or sponsorship, please contact Pete DiLorenzo at 401 300 6321.
For ticket info go to www.afomma.com – Tickets will also be available the night of the show. Doors open at 6 30 and fights will start at 7 45.
greg
on Nov 20th, 2009
@ 10:43 PM:
damn… wish i could go do a review pete. but i’ve got thanksgiving out of state.
DiLorenzo
on Nov 21st, 2009
@ 5:56 PM:
This is gonna be a great show and our anniversary show with a great cause behind it. All in attendance will have a chance to get their picture taken with the ring girls in the cage holding a banner showing they helped feed families in need. 5 area newspapers will be on hand for this event so it should also be great for local mma as a family! Come out and see exciting fights and support a great cause. Tickets on sale now at www. afomma .com – they will also be available at the door. I’m done pluging — Thanks
Reep
on Nov 21st, 2009
@ 8:01 PM:
Best of luck AFO…great causes you guys take up for your shows!!! Good luck to all the teams and fighters!! May the show be a great success! Hope to get some of our guys on a card real soon!
Joe Kavey
on Nov 23rd, 2009
@ 5:16 PM:
Yo Pete, you wouldn’t happen to be able to post the whole fight card would you? Just curious who else is fighting.
DiLorenzo
on Nov 23rd, 2009
@ 8:48 PM:
Tomorrow afternoon I’ll post – it’s like 20 fights
DiLorenzo
on Nov 24th, 2009
@ 9:00 PM:
Weigh ins are over – Thank you Coops Bar and Grille for having us and supporting our event!! We have 17 fights, 34 fighters ready for war, 3 beautiful ring girls ready to serve you (lol) 1 great cause worth supporting and 1 real witty promoter!!! HAHA See ya tomorrow night. Doors 6 30 fights 7 45ish
Kevin the Ref
on Nov 26th, 2009
@ 10:57 AM:
Another exciting show from the boys at AFO! Congrats to everyone who stepped in there and gave it their all. Here are the results:
PRO : Josh Aransky def. Robbie Roberts TKO RSC 3:15 R1
AMATEUR: 135lb Theo DesJardins def. Dylan Montgomery via RNC :54 R1
155lb Chris Monsini def. Joe McDonald TKO RSC :21 R1
170lb Tom Mashrick def. Eric Sarno TKO RSC 1:35 R2
155lb Andrew Harnois def. Ian Anderson TKO RSC 2:09 R2
205 Aaron Sivera def. Joe Cloutier via split decision
PRO : 165lb Paddy Thompson def. Mike Schneider TKO (Schneider unable to answer bell to R2)
AMATEUR : 170lb Matt Federico def. Tony Davey via RNC 2:34 R2
135lb Mike Campanella def. Norman Thibeault via Triangle sub 1:08 R2
155lb Jimmy Davidson def. Ibrahim Tody TKO RSC 2:49 R3 * Awarded Fight of the Night*
170lb Mike Malvesti def. Zack Lydon TKO RSC 1:11 R1
155lb Jim Armago def. Dennis DeBaggis via RNC 1:21 R3
145lb Mike Polvere def. Frank Stone via Guillotine sub :56 R1
145lb Mike Marchione def Jason Spinale via RNC 2:04 R1
PRO : 170lb Chris Traietti def Joe Kavey via Guillotine sub :56 R1
165lb Ryan White def. Nelson Gaipo TKO RSC 4:01 R2
155lb Pedro Gonzalez def. Franklin Isabel via Guillotine sub 4:03 R1
Joe Kavey
on Nov 26th, 2009
@ 7:03 PM:
IXIRoninIXI@hotmail.com is my email for anyone who needs it. ( Kid who “looks like Diego”)
Theo
on Nov 27th, 2009
@ 11:45 AM:
Woa quickest submission of the night huh? sweet! Great job to all the fighters and congrats to those of you that won, Thanks to Carried Out Fight Gear for their support, Rich O’Sullivan for his skill behind the camera, and all the great people who came out to watch us and help raise money for a kick ass cause! It was an honor to fight on this card definately want to be back on it next year.
Jason Russell
on Nov 27th, 2009
@ 2:46 PM:
( Kid who “looks like Diego”) i forgot bout that haha he really does
N. Gaipo
on Nov 27th, 2009
@ 7:06 PM:
Im the Diego kid haha bastards lol . Kavey you have email!!
REV
on Nov 28th, 2009
@ 5:39 AM:
GAIPO ,SUP KID !
Joe Kavey
on Dec 8th, 2009
@ 4:25 PM:
N. Gaipo – IXIRoninIXI@hotmail.com