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NEF ANNOUNCES SUMMER’S HOTTEST FIGHT CARD

Ozugbo tọhapụ: Lewiston, Maine (July 16, 2025) - New England alụkarị ọgụ ("NEF") presents its next event “NEF 63: Cruel Summer,” on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Lewiston Memorial Armory in Lewiston, Maine. The event will make history as the first ever sanctioned hybrid mixed-martial-arts (Emmanuel) and kickboxing card in Maine. Tickets are on sale now atwww.nefights.com/tickets/The event will also stream live atwww.CombatSportsNow.com.

Earlier today, Nef kwupụtara kaadị ọgụ zuru ezu maka ihe omume ahụ. Kaadị Mega nke mejupụtara iri na abụọ na-atọhapụ nke abụọ, GRUDGE, na nkwụsị mkpọchi.

"Nke a bụ ihe ochie,"Kpọsaa NEF Co-Onye nwe ya na nkwalite Nick Downloadvo." Nke a ga-echeghachi nke kaadị Marathon anyị na-ahụ na Lewisten laa azụ n'ụbọchị. Naanị ihe na-adịghị akwụsị akwụsị n'oge ọgụ mbụ na-akụda ala na nke ikpeazụ. Anyị chọrọ n'ezie itinye ihe pụrụ iche maka mpụta mbụ na ụlọ ọrụ na-akwụ ụgwọ maka mmịpụta mkpọchi na Maine. Nke a bụ ihe omume na-ahụ maka egwuregwu egwuregwu egwuregwu!  Will ga-enweta ego gị na abalị a!"

Akụkọ buru ibu nke mgbede bụ ọgụ ezumike nká nke Lewisson / Auburn's Jesse "Viking" Erickson (11-9).  Erickson, otu n'ime ndị na-eme egwuregwu kachasị mkpa, Asọmpi na "Nef 1" kaadị na Lewiston Laghachi na 2012 (CMBJJ).  Erickson ga-abanye n'ime nef cege otu oge ikpeazụ, Na-eche ihu na Massachusetts ISco (2-2) na ejidere 165 Pound na ọkachamara mma Bout.

Ihe omume nke abalị ahụ ga-egosipụta eriri Nick (4-0) Ibelata Ọkachamara Ọkachamara MMA Bantamweight Phay ike nke atụmanya nke Canadian Olivier Poisson (3-0).  Eldridge meriri asọmpi nke 135-pound na "NEF 62" gara aga nwere ike inye aka na mbụ na-enweghị atụ (3-1) Ọnwụ nke mbụ ya.

Ndị otu egwuregwu bọọlụ nataniel Guimald (7-5) ga-eche ihu na mbụ mma nke Münnter (3-1) Na mmemme na-atụ anya na-ekpo ọkụ maka ọrụ NEF na-ahụ maka njiri dị nza. Ma ndị asọmpi abụọ aghọwo ihe ama ama na ndị na-eme ihe nkiri n'oge ọrụ ha. Ha abụọ nwere ọla edo na nkwalite dị ka ndị na-eme.

Ihe kachasị amasị "igbu" Kam Arnold (6-1) Ga-ele anya idobe mmeri anọ ya dị ndụ mgbe ọ na-ezute Savvy Pennsylvania vetiran soja Charlie "onye Madman" (9-11) na mmachi mma.

Na-egosi na ọrụ ọkachamara nke kaadị MMA: Fred allen sfeir (1-0) na Joshua Sotero (1-0) Onye ọ bụla ga-etinye ihe ndekọ ha na-enweghị atụ na ahịrị na asọmpi Fentheweight; Tyler SMythe (5-6) Alaghachi na MMA CAge mgbe Jant na-adịbeghị anya na igbe ịkụ ọkpọ iji zute Erick Alvirado (2-2); na Rumford, Nate na-abata (0-5) na Florida's Paul Walters (0-7) Ha abụọ na-achọ mmeri nke mbụ nke ndị ọrụ aka ha na-arụ ọrụ.

Agụmakwụkwọ aha abụọ ga-akpọpụta ndị Amateur mma nke kaadị ọgụ ahụ.

Nate na-enweghị atụ "na-egbu egbu" White (7-0) ga-ejikọ Brandon buoronburg (2-3) Maka ndị na-ahụ anya Amateur MMA LOOTWAINT. White ga-asọ mpi maka oge mbụ na 21 ọnwa. Okebenburg na-emeri na-alụ ọgụ abụọ na-alụ ọgụ abụọ.

Sean Sripfield (7-4) a na-ahazi iji lụ ọgụ Preston Layere (4-1) maka nef amoteur MMANEDIight Belt. Otu ụzọ zutere na mbụ na Indiana nke a maka asọmpi mpaghara mpaghara. Akpọtụ a na-eme mkpọtụ mepụtara mkpebi siri ike na ọgụ mbụ ahụ. A na-atụ anya ịgbara ya nke ukwuu.

Ọzọkwa gosipụtara na otu onye na - amu amu kaadị MMA ga - abụ onye na - eme mkpọtụ Bantanwer n'etiti ndị na - asọmpi nwere ọgụgụ isi Julian (6-3) na Qasim Abdullah (3-1).

A na-ahazi ndị na-egbu egbu na-egbu egbu na "NEF 63".

Dị ka kaadị ahụ ugbu a guzoro, Ben Perry (0-0) Site na nostos na Abdujajib Anan (1-0) N'ime ụlọ ọrụ COTI ga-enwe nsọpụrụ nke ịbụ onye izizi izizi na ụlọ ọrụ.

William Lagasse (0-0) ga-ezute agụụ (3-0) Na onye na-eme ihe na-egbu egbu. Ọ ga-abụ ezumike nke nzukọ mbụ ha - onye na-amu amu site na Lagasse site na mbụ.

Ọzọkwa na amiteur COBOXEBEBOXEBOXEBOXEBOXEX nke kaadị, 52-Ice na-eto eto (0-0) ga-eme ka nza nza ya megide Daniel hersia (1-0) Na asọmpi dị mfe.

Kaadị zuru ezu "NEF 63" kaadị ọgụ (isiokwu ịgbanwe):

Ọkachamara Emmanuel

135 Aha: NickDridge (c) vs Olivier Poisson

145 Aha: Nathaniel Griemmed vs Felipe Günter

165: Jesse Erickson Vs Brian Cosco

140: Kam Arnold Vs Charlie Gethers

145: Jore Sutero vs Fred Allen Sfeir

140: Nate boucher vs Paul Walters

140: Tyler SMythe vs Erick Alvirado

Na-amu amu Emmanuel

265 Aha: Nate ọcha vs Brandon ochiergg

170 Aha: Precton Akpọ Ebube vs Sean Sterifield

240: Charles Sullivan vs Michael Had

145: Aisac Tresrien vs Billy Henry

170: Zach perry vs leland holoson

155: Avery Poole vs Ben Rogers

135: Qasim Abdullah vs Julian Pelineton

155: Justin Wygant vs Jekọb Macmillan

145: John Soucy vs joe kpochapụ

205: Carlo Olivera vs David Hart

Onye na-ahụ maka mbata

155: James Johnson Vs Mark Walker

135: Jonas Ryerson vs quinn poireer

140: Contar morrill vs William Lagasse

135: Spencer Belver VS Evan Thibitt

205: Daniel Herdia na-eto eto

135: Richard Clark vs Alex Smith

165: Abdujab Adan VS Ben Perry

"NEF 63: Oge okpomọkụ "na-ewere ọnọdụ na Satọde, August 9, 2025, Na Lewson Ncheta Ọchịchị na Lewiston, Maine. Ụzọ ga-emeghe na 6 PM na ọgụ mbụ na-ewere ọnọdụ na 7 pm. Tiketi ndị na ere ugbu a, nawww.nefights.com/tickets/The event will also stream live atwww.CombatSportsNow.com

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GRIMARD AND VASTA SET TO GO PRO AT NEF 46

Ozugbo tọhapụ: Portland, Maine (November 30, 2021) - New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (Emmanuel) omume, "NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the fight card. Former NEF Amateur Featherweight ChampionNathaniel Grimard (0-0) is scheduled to take onAnthony Vasta (0-0) na a ọgụ arọ nke 145-pound.

Nathaniel Grimard made his NEF MMA debut in September 2019 at “NEF 40: School of Hard Knocks.” That night, Grimard submitted Justin Kangas (0-3) via armbar in the first round. During the pandemic lockdown, Grimard competed twice in Florida and improved his record to 3-0. His unbeaten record positioned Grimard to challenge for the then vacant NEF Featherweight Championship. Na August, Grimard stopped Brandon Maillet-Fevens (3-2) in the second round at “NEF 44: Back in Black” to become the 145-pound titleholder. Grimard got right back in the cage at “NEF 45: Uprising” to defend his strap against Billy Wilson (7-1) from the famed Jackson Wink MMA camp in New Mexico. Grimard lost a laborious five-round decision that made Wilson the new champion. Ugbu a, Grimard hits the reset switch as he plans to turn professional against NEF newcomer, Anthony Vasta. Grimard represents Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire where he trains under UFC and Bellator veteran, and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, Devin Powell (10-5).

“I can’t imagine a better way to start my pro career than on NEF’s 10th anniversary card,” Grimard stated. “I have big goals for myself and I’m ready to take on anybody in my way. I have nothing but respect for Vasta and his martial arts skills, but I have never been more focused.”

Anthony Vasta will also be making his professional debut at NEF 46. Vasta and Grimard made their respective MMA amateur debuts within a couple of months of each other. Vasta and Grimard share another common tie, as both competed on the same card in Florida during the pandemic. Vasta has a 1-1 amateur record and trains at Defensive Edge Martial Arts Academy in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

“Being able to make my professional debut against another rising New England fighter that I respect is exciting,” Vasta stated. “It’s time to take the next step in my career, put my skills to the test, and seize the opportunity. My style is really unorthodox and hard to prepare for. I plan to go out there and put on a dominant performance against another tough prospect of this division.”

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Ụzọ na-emeghe na 6 pm with first fight at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.Ticketmaster.com

CHAMP VS FORMER CHAMP SET FOR FLYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ON FEBRUARY 12TH

Ozugbo tọhapụ: Portland, Maine (November 26, 2021) - New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (Emmanuel) omume, "NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur championship bout to the fight card. NEF Flyweight ChampionTyler SMythe (3-1) is scheduled to defend his title against former NEF Flyweight ChampionRyan "Gordo" Burgess (3-2) at a fight weight of 125 pound.

Tyler Smythe notched his third MMA win and captured coveted NEF gold in the process when he recently stopped previously undefeated flyweight prospect Caleb “Dr. Feelgood” Austin (5-1) in a “Fight of the Night” performance at “NEF 45: Uprising.” Down on the scorecards but not discouraged, Smythe waged a come-from-behind victory to earn the technical knockout (WHO) stoppage over Austin in the final second of the fourth round of their championship bout. Never one to slow down, Smythe, who is trained by Nate Libby out of Evolution Athletix in Saco, Maine, is anxious to make an immediate turnaround and defend his title against a former NEF Champion.

“From bell to bell, every round, I’ll be going at this kid like he owes me money,” Smythe stated. “I want a quick finish. Ryan doesn’t deserve to be in that cage with me. February 12th, I’ll show why I’m the NEF flyweight champ.”

Ryan Burgess is no stranger to championship challenges. Hailing from Rumford, Maine, Burgess is one of only four Mountain Valley High School mat men to ever win triple state crowns in wrestling. He amassed an amazing 151-23 overall high school record before graduating and turning his attention to mixed martial arts. Burgess quickly made a name for himself in MMA when he won the NEF Flyweight Championship in November 2015 with a split-decision nod over then Champion Dustin Veinott (5-4). When Burgess last competed, he displayed a dangerous Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) game off his back in defeating Nate Boucher (0-1) in a heated hometown rivalry. Burgess, a BJJ purple belt, trains under Jason “JB” Bell and fights out of Bell’s Famoso BJJ.

“I’m super excited to make my return on NEF’s 10-year anniversary show,” Burgess stated. “It’s been a long time coming for me to return to the cage and I can’t think of a more perfect scenario than coming back and regaining my flyweight title with a finish over Smythe. It’s been three years since I’ve competed, but my coach, Jason Bell, and I have been putting in work behind the scenes. I can’t wait to showcase my skills and put on a show for the fans.

“Smythe seems like a tough opponent, and it was no easy feat for him to defeat Caleb Austin for the belt,” Burgess continued. “With that being said, I see many holes in his game that I plan to exploit come February 12th. I hope he’s not expecting the same fighter he’s watching in the three-plus-year-old film he’s researching to better understand me. Mentally and skillfully, I am a far superior fighter compared to my previous bouts and only my training partners actually know the weapons I’ll be bringing into that cage to get the job done. Smythe may rethink his entire pursuit of a professional MMA career when I’m finished with him. The pressure I’m going to bring would melt any of these amateur flyweights in New England and come February they will all be on notice.”

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Ụzọ na-emeghe na 6 pm with first fight at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.Ticketmaster.com

FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE WILL BE UP FOR GRABS AT NEF 45 IN PORTLAND

Ozugbo tọhapụ: Portland, Maine (September 21, 2021) - New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (Emmanuel) omume, "NEF 45: Uprising,” on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Aura in Portland, Maine. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur featherweight title bout to the fight card. Reigning NEF Amateur Featherweight ChampionNathaniel Grimard(4-0) will defend his belt againstBilly Wilson (6-1).

Since his debut in September 2019, undefeated Nathaniel Grimard has emerged as one of the top amateur prospects on the New England MMA circuit. Grimard submitted Justin Kangas (0-3) in the first round at “NEF 40” in Orono, Maine. During the Covid-19 pandemic, and the resulting shutdown of combat sports events in the northeast region, Grimard kept himself active by taking fights in Florida where he was victorious twice. Last month at “NEF 44” he won the NEF Amateur Featherweight Title with an impressive second-round technical knockout of Brandon Maillet-Fevens (3-2).  Grimard represents Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire where he trains under UFC and Bellator veteran, and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, Devin Powell (10-5).

“I’m very excited to fight in Portland against my toughest opponent yet,” said Grimard. “Billy comes from a very credible gym with a little more experience than me, but that’s what motivates and excites me about this fight. I believe this will be a great fight, and I’m expecting to put on my best performance to date.”

Billy “The Kid” Wilson comes to Maine as the challenger on November 5nkeOf his six victories, Wilson holds four finishes with three technical knockouts and one submission. He has actively competed in the sport since summer 2017. Wilson currently represents Jackson Wink based in Albuquerque, New Mexico – a world-renowned MMA training academy whose roster reads like a “who’s who” of UFC champions and legends like Jon Jones (26-1) and Holly Holm (33-2-3) just to name a few.

“I’m very blessed to have the opportunity to go out and travel to a whole new area to compete,” said Wilson when reached for comment.  “I had just switched my camps to Jackson Wink, and I think the fans will see a whole new fighter.”

"NEF 45: Uprising” takes place on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Aura in Portland, Maine. Doors open at 6 pm with first fight at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.Ticketmaster.com

Banyere New England alụkarị ọgụ

New England alụkarị ọgụ ("NEF") bụ a ọgụ ihe n'ọkwá ụlọ ọrụ. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. NEF Executive otu nwere ọtụtụ ahụmahụ na ọgụ egwuregwu management, ihe mmepụta, media mmekọahụ, ahịa, na iwu na mgbasa ozi.

NEF 43 RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 13 DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Orono, Maine (March 20, 2020) - New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF) announced today that the fight promotion’s next mixed-martial-arts (Emmanuel) omume, "NEF 43: Rampage,” has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 13, 2020. Ihe omume, which will originate from the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus, was originally scheduled to be held on April 18. Event organizers, Otú ọ dị, have decided to reschedule to June 13 based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent recommendation that all events and gatherings consisting of 50 people or more be postponed for at least eight weeks due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus contagion.

Earlier today, NEF released the following statement from its owners Nick DiSalvo and Matt Peterson via its Facebook page:

Due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus and public gatherings, NEF 43 has been re-scheduled to Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono. Doors will open at 6 pm and first fight will be at 7 pm.

For tickets purchased through a fighter (or for those who plan to purchase tickets through a fighter): All tickets printed with the April 18 date will be honored at the door on June 13. If you cannot attend the event on the new date of June 13, please contact the fighter that originally sold you the ticket.

For tickets purchased through the CCA box officeAll tickets printed with the April 18 date will be honored at the door on June 13. If you cannot attend the event on the new date of June 13, please email the box office atccatix@maine.eduYou may also call 207.581-1755 and leave a message. The box office will take refund requests until next Friday, March 27, 2020, na 5 pm EDT.

Thank you all for your patience and continued support as we continue to monitor and adjust to this unprecedented situation. We wish all of our fans, alụso, staff, and friends good health and safety at this difficult time.

– Nick DiSalvo & Matt Peterson

New England alụkarị ọgụ’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tiketi ndị na ere ugbu a, nawww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

RICHARD TO PUT LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE ON THE LINE AGAINST CORSON AT NEF 43

Ozugbo tọhapụ: Orono, Maine (February 19, 2020) - New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (Emmanuel) at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2020, with a bell-time of 7 pm EDT.Zac “Rocky” Richard(6-2-1) is scheduled to defend the NEF Amateur Lightweight Title that evening against the challenge ofDevin Corson(3-1).  They will meet at the lightweight championship limit of 155 pounds in a bout scheduled for five three-minute rounds.

Richard won the then-vacant championship last November in Portland, Maine with a unanimous decision victory over “Magic” Mike Murray (3-2).  He is no stranger to titles, having won a Maine State Championship wrestling for Massabesic High School in Waterboro in 2015. The win capped a tremendous sophomore year in the cage for Richard as the follow-up to his 2018 “Rookie of the Year” season. The last time Richard fought on the stage of the Collins Center, na September 2019, he scored a vicious slam knockout of Erik Tainter (0-2).  The slam has become a signature move for Richard over the course of his young career. He is a product of Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire where he trains under UFC veteran and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion Devin Powell (10-4).

“Devin can say whatever he wants about me winning my title ‘at the right time,’” said Richard. “He’s had his offers. He’s got it. Unluckily for him, he’s got the most motivated Zac there has ever been. I do predict this fight, ezie, to be a great one.”

Speaking of slams, there may be no athlete who has ever delivered more highlight-reel slams in the NEF cage than the challenger Devin Corson. Like Richard, Corson brings a strong wrestling base with him to the MMA game, having been a standout competitor on the mats for Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Corson is currently riding a two-fight win-streak with unanimous decision wins over both Jacob Deppmeyer (ugbu a 1-0 dị ka a pro) and Taylor Bartlett (2-3-1) in 2019. He represents the Outlet based in Dexter, Maine.

“I don’t think much about Zac besides he is in my way,” stated Corson. “He’s the man I have to defeat to get the 155 belt. After all is said and done, I will be the one with my hand raised.”

New England alụkarị ọgụ’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tickets will be on sale this week atwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Banyere New England alụkarị ọgụ

New England alụkarị ọgụ ("NEF") bụ a ọgụ ihe n'ọkwá ụlọ ọrụ. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. NEF Executive otu nwere ọtụtụ ahụmahụ na ọgụ egwuregwu management, ihe mmepụta, media mmekọahụ, ahịa, na iwu na mgbasa ozi.

WMMAA Pan-American Division Welcomes new member Ecuador

 

Monte Carlo, Monaco (March 14, 2017) – The Pan-American Division of the World MMA Championships (WMMAA) has formally announced the recent addition of Ecuador as its newest member.

We continue to grow with every new country take forward the MMA movement as well as recognition of MMA as a sport,” kwuru Tomas YU, President of the WMMA Pan-American Division. “I have long been an advocate of MMA as a sport. Watching this great group of pioneers put up a great fight that takes is back to the basics and to what Martial Arts truly represents: loyalty, honor, and family.
Yu appointed Gorky E. RODRÍGUEZ as President of WMMAA Ecuador. Hector Molina, Director of the Regulatory Committee for the WMMAA Pan-American Division, will work closely with Rodriguez during the formation of the WMMAA Ecuador Regulatory Committee.
MMA is in a critical time,” Rodriguez commented. “It’s explosive growth this past decade has made MMA the fastest growing sport in the world, demanding that an organization like ours exist and to add unbiased structure, not only for athletes, but as a regulatory body as well.
Much continues to happen since WMMAA Ecuador was formed. We will all celebrate our first participation, as a national team, this year in the Pan-American Championships. I look forward to using my experience and the volumes of knowledge the WMMAA Pan-American Division brings to Ecuador. I will share the vision with all my efforts as we will defend, promote and endorse MMA as a sport and give all participants and fans a significant difference in the sport.
Ozi:
Twitter: @theWMMAA
Instagram: @worldmmaa

IT’S NORTH AGAINST SOUTH IN NEW ENGLAND TURF WAR AT NEF 28

 

Ozugbo tọhapụ: Lewiston, Maine (March 14, 2017) – New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” na satọde, April 29, 2017 na Androscoggin Bank Colisee na Lewiston, Maine. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional catchweight bout to the card. Ricky Dexter (1-0) ga na-enwe Keenan Raymond (3-3) na a agha arọ nke 160-pound.

After a successful amateur career that saw him claim the NEF MMA Amateur Welterweight Title, Ricky Dexter made his pro debut last month atNEF 27.He was able to drop Matt Denning in the first round with a vicious body shot that had thousands in the Colisee cringing. The Bangor, Maine native will make his first appearance as a member of Young’s MMA atNEF 28,having previously fought under the banner of Team Irish.

Keenan Raymond is coming to my home turf, and I’m going to show him how tough we are up North,” kwuru Dexter. “I’m new to the pro ranks, but I’ve got the work ethic of a seasoned vet. I’ve got the strength of a middle weight and the cardio like the Diaz brothers and I’m always looking for the finish. Hungry for April 29th!”

Representing Southern New England will be Providence, Rhode Island’s Keenan Raymond. A longtime competitor on the New England MMA scene, Raymond will look to work off some cage rust as he has not fought since January 2016. He is by no means a one-dimensional fighter. Raymond has displayed a solid foundation in both striking and mat work throughout his career with finishes coming by way of knockout as well as submission. He currently trains at Ricardo Cavalcanti Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mayo Quanchi Judo and Wrestling.

I’m sure Ricky’s a game opponent, but I can promise he’s never faced a force like me,” said Raymond. “I’m healthy and my versatility will finish this fight one way or another.

New England Fights returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” na satọde, April 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 na online na www.TheColisee.com.

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HEAVYWEIGHTS PREPARE FOR WAR AT NEF 27

 

Lewiston, Maine (December 7, 2016) -New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF) alaghachikwuru na Androscoggin Bank Colisee na February 11, 2017 na ya na-esote mbuaha-mara-nkà ihe omume, “NEF 27: Bịaghachi.” Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional contest to the card. Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton (0-0) ga-eme ka ya ọkachamara mpụta mbụ megide Mike “The afụ ọnụ” Hansen (5-4) na heavyweight nkewa.

 

Hylton’s now-legendary rise through the ranks of the amateur heavyweight division in NEF is one of the major stories of 2016. At 6’6and towering over the top of the MMA cage, Hylton cuts an imposing figure. The only thing more impressive than Hylton’s size and appearance might be his athletic abilities. A prolific striker, Hylton finished all three of his opponents this year by either knockout or technical knockout.

 

“Rasquatch,” or as some fans call himThe Jamaican Shamrock,” really began to raise eyebrows with a highlight-reel head kick knockout of Matt Glover (1-1) last spring. Mgbe ahụ, ikpeazụ nke ọnwa na “NEF 26,Hylton pounded an extremely tough Kevin Smith (3-3) to a bloody pulp. It was immediately after that dominant performance that Hylton’s coaches at First Class MMA and Dragon Fire Martial Arts felt the time was right for him to make the jump to the pro ranks.

 

I am so grateful to be fighting a man of Mike Hansen’s stature in front of my family and friends,” said Hylton. “As the first professional fighter to come out of both Dragon Fire Martial Arts and First Class MMA, and with the instruction of Shihan Andy Campbell, John “Mbụ na klas” Raio and my team, we are preparing for me to go to war because that is what Mike always brings to the cage.

 

A former Maine state heavyweight wrestling champion out of Mountain Valley High School, Mike Hansen has never shied away from taking a fight with someone bigger than him. N'ezie, Hansen, who also competes in the light-heavyweight and middleweight divisions, has gained a reputation as somewhat of agiant killer.

 

Tupu afọ a, Hansen submitted a substantially bigger Jesse Baughman (0-2) in the first round at “NEF 22.” He followed up that impressive performance by nearly knocking out a much larger Brendan Battles (1-1) with a right hand atNEF 23.This fall Hansen gave up nearly half a foot to Matt Andrikut (2-1) and submitted his bigger opponent in the first round. N'ezie, Hylton’s size advantage will play little role in the outcome of this fight should Hansen have anything to say about it.

 

“M ibu obi ụtọ maka nke a ọgụ,” exclaimed Hansen. “I like being part of these ‘super fights.I know Ras has a great camp behind him and he will come 100% prepared. I’ll expect nothing less from Raio, but I feel my experience and composure in the cage will be my best asset and that’s not something that he can train up on na 10 weeks. February 11th we will go to war, so expect just that.

 

NEF ọzọ omume, “NEF 27: Bịaghachi” na-ewe ebe Saturday, February 11, 2017 na 7 p.m. Tiketi na-amalite mgbe $25 na ndị na ere ugbu a na www.TheColisee.com ma ọ bụ site akpọ Colisee igbe ọrụ na 207.783.2009, ndọtị 525.

 

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