Art of Fighting (AOF) will be hosting it's sixth professional mixed martial arts event this year at Germain Arena on Sunday November 22 at 7pm. The night will consist of 10 professional bouts including former UFC fighters and some of the best talent from around the country.
The Main Event will feature Naples own, Crafton “Blaze” Wallace as he takes on Californian native Muay Thai phenom Reggie “Iron” Orr. The co-main event will be a face off between two time AOF fighter Levon “The Maynman” Maynard as he tests his skills against two time World Jiu Jitsu Champion and International Capoeira Master, Delson “Pe de Chumbo” Heleno. The fight card is riddled with talent and will feature two heavyweight bouts that are sure to entertain.
Crafton Wallace vs. Reggie Orr
Crafton Wallace is one of the most talented strikers in the world. He holds an unheard of 19-3 record in mixed martial arts. He has faced some of the most decorated fighters in the sport and now looks to make his debut inside the AOF cage. The Naples fighter has seen action in the UFC and was a star in Chuck Norris' professional kickboxing league. He has all the tools necessary to be one of the world's top ranked fighters, but first he has to defeat a fighter who also favors himself as a striking specialist, Reggie “Iron” Orr. Reggie holds a respectable 9-7 record in mixed martial arts and having fought some top notch talent in California looks to make his Florida debut a rememberable one by knocking off the best middleweight fighter in the state. Reggie is not short on words in regards to his opponent, he feels he has faced the tough competition and demands respect when he enters the cage on Sunday night.
Levon Maynard vs. Delson Heleno
The now extinct International Fight League was riddled with talented fighters from around the globe. Before the league went under, they managed to put out two great stars in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. One of them you see on TV every wednesday, Roy “Big Country” Nelson, the other has been away from the lime light quietly taking some of the toughest fights around the globe, his name is Delson “Pe de Chumbo” Heleno. Delson is one of the top 20 welterweights in the world. He boasts two World Jiu Jitsu titles and is well known as a capoeira master. Delson made his AOF debut in August at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, defeating another top notch oppenent in Tyler “The Evolution” Stinson. Delson will face another great fighter on November 22 in Virginia native Levon “The Maynman” Maynard. Levon has had his hand raised three times this year, twice inside the AOF cage and has defeated arguably the best prospect on the AOF roster in Nicolae “Armour” Cury. Levon's fighting style is extremely exciting, he is a very well rounded fighter but you can't over look his striking prowess. A classic match up between a strong Jiu Jitsu artist and a talented striker.
Mario Rinaldi vs. DJ Linderman
Mario Rinaldi is one of the top 10 grapplers in the world and at heavyweight is extremely athletic. In his last fight, Mario defeated former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ricco Rodriguez in a three round war. Mario trains and lives in Port St. Lucie, Florida and is possibly the best heavyweight on the AOF roster. Mario will face Oregon native wrestler, DJ Linderman. DJ has only one loss in his professional MMA career and has been tearing through fighters out west. AOF brings another classic East vs West match-up on the card as this might be the most entertaining fight of the year. Both fighters posses great grappling skills which usually turns the fight into a stand up war. This is one of two heavyweight fights on the card.
Dave Yost vs. Brian Fuery
Dave “Pay Me” Yost is an extremely well known heavyweight in the Tampa Bay area and now looks to win the hearts of fans in southwest florida. Holding a 5-1 record in mixed martial arts, Yost will be making his third AOF appearance this year. In August he defeated monstrous fighter at 6'4” 285 lbs. Chris Herring, he will face another monster in Brian Fuery. Fuery is a former NFL player who possesses all the tools to be one of the best fighters in the sport. Victorious in his pro debut against Xtreme Cotoure's Phil Friedman, Brian will make his AOF debut on November 22.
Shane Primm vs. Arriel Gandulla
The first fight on the main card will be a truly great match up as former Spike TV Ultimate Fighter cast member Shan Primm looks to get past a veteran fighter in Arriel Gandulla. Since being in the Ultimate Fighter house, Primm has defeated Mike Dolce in a main event fight up in Tennessee. Primm will be making his AOF debut at middleweight against a fighter that once competed for the Florida state title belt at light heavyweight. Gandulla is a grizzled veteran of the sport and has made a better life for himself because of his profession. Gandulla is from Cuba and has had to fight his entire life to get to this point. In his last fight Arriel lost a tough three round war to now Florida State Light Heavyweight champion, TJ Cook. Now at middleweight, Gandulla's strength and striking ability should be true test for the younger Shane Primm.
The Undercard
Some of the most explosive fights happen before the TV cameras start broadcasting. The undercard is one of the best reasons to see live mixed martial arts. On November 22 the AOF under card will feature the best up and coming talent in the promotion. Undefeated fighter Raul Amaya will make his fourth AOF appearance this year as he faces Billy Mayhew. Raul won a three round war at AOF 5 in Sarasota and looks to be recognized as one of the best fighters in the welterweight division. Fan favorite Carlos “The Rooster” Gonzales will make his unheard of fifth AOF appearance this year. Rooster will face “The Pitbull” Travis Cox. Jim Alers will make his AOF debut, also holding an undefeated record at 3-0. He will face a true test in Freddy Assuncao. Assuncao comes from a fighting family having two brothers in the sport, one of which will face “The California Kid” Urijah Faber in January. Four other fighters will be making their AOF debut and train locally in southwest Florida.
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