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CORAPI OUT, LOCKARD IN AGAINST ERICKSON; FIGHT NOW FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE AT NEF 39
PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Lewiston, Maine (Junho 4, 2019) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) retorna ao Androscoggin Bank Colisee no sábado, Junho 22 com seu próximo evento de artes marciais mistas, “NEF 39: TODOS OS AMERICANOS.” Hoje cedo, a promoção da luta anunciou que Jesse “O Viking” Erickson (9-7) vai se reunir Dylan Lockard (5-1) for the vacant NEF Professional Lightweight Championship. Former champion Ryan Sanders (18-9) decided to vacate the title late last year due to the extreme weight cuts he had to endure to make the lightweight limit of 155 libras.
O ataque, originally scheduled to be a non-title affair between Erickson and Lewis Corapi (8-5), came about after Corapi had to pull out due to illness.
“Jesse Erickson has been a perennial contender since the inception of the NEF Lightweight Title,” co-proprietário afirmou NEF e matchmaker Matt Peterson. “Em 22 bouts between his amateur and professional career, you have to go all the way back to his very first fight in 2012 to find the one time that Erickson has ever had a fight go to the judge’s scorecards. He always competes with a ferocity that leads him to securing the finish, or being finished. He’s pure fire every time he climbs in the cage. Dylan Lockard, by the same token, has only lost once between his amateur and professional outings and is one of the hottest prospects in New England right now. Como amador, Lockard beat both Josh Harvey and Caleb Hall—two NEF staples that are undefeated and have looked unstoppable since turning professional. You couldn’t ask for a more perfectly matched fight between two experienced, hungry athletes to fill the highly coveted lightweight title.”
Erickson has attempted to capture the lightweight belt three times previously, twice against Bruce Boyington (17-11) and once against current UFC competitor Devin Powell (9-4), only to come up short in each fight. Erickson says he will be patient in this bout in hopes of winning the title that has eluded him to date.
“First, I want to thank Dylan for stepping up to take the bout,” remarked Erickson. “He seems well-rounded and has wins over some quality opponents. I’m working hard every day and will enter the cage in the best shape I’ve ever been in. I’m not going to be in a rush in the cage on June 22nd. I have five rounds to put him away and finally walk out with that belt. Victory or Valhalla, fourth time’s the charm.”
Lockard will definitely be entering hostile territory with hundreds of Erickson’s hometown friends, family and fans in the crowd. The fight will take place ten pounds heavier than the featherweight limit Lockard usually competes at.
Everything about Lockard’s background, contudo, indicates that he rises to meet any challenge. In 2010 he won a state championship at 152 pounds wrestling for Timberlane Regional High School in Plaistow, New Hampshire, finishing his senior season with an impressive 38-9 record. He began his amateur MMA career in 2014 and went a perfect 4-0, defeating some of the best the region has to offer including Harvey and Hall. Lockard turned pro in the summer of 2016. His only loss to date has been against a very tough Shane Manley (5-5), who longtime NEF fans will remember as the athlete who handed both Jesse Erickson and Ray Wood (8-5) the first losses of their respective MMA careers. Lockard is currently on a two-fight win streak since the loss to Manley, most-recently upending previously-undefeated Anthony Wright (4-1) on a fight card in Rhode Island last fall.
“I’m excited to come up to Maine and fight for the NEF title,” said Lockard when reached for comment. “Jesse is a really tough opponent, and I think we match up well. It’s going to be an exciting fight for the fans.”
“NEF 39: TODOS OS AMERICANOS,” acontecerá no sábado, Junho 22, 2019 no Colisee Androscoggin Bank em Lewiston, Maine com hora do sino de 7 pm. Os ingressos já estão à venda em www.TheColisee.com.
SECOND WOMEN’S BOUT ADDED TO NEF 39 CARTÃO DE LUTA
PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Lewiston, Maine (Maio 29, 2019) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) retorna ao Androscoggin Bank Colisee no sábado, Junho 22 com seu próximo evento de artes marciais mistas, “NEF 39: TODOS OS AMERICANOS.” Hoje cedo, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur women’s bantamweight bout to the card. Megan Rosado está programado para enfrentar Sarai Knapp com um peso de luta de 135 quilos.
Megan Rosado is currently an even 1-1 since debuting in the NEF cage late last year. She took on Glory Watson at “NEF 36” in September and went the distance in a back-and-forth, thrilling contest. Watson was able to pull out a split decision on the judges’ scorecards to take the victory. Rosado returned last month at “NEF 38” em Portland, Maine to face Amanda Bennett (0-2). Novamente, the fight went to the judges’ scorecards, but this time it was Rosado walking out of the cage with the win. She represents Nate Libby’s Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.
“I’m super excited to step back into the cage for my third amateur fight,” Disse Rosado. “It’s safe to say that I’m addicted to the whole fight experience! I may not have a squeaky clean undefeated record, but getting a taste of a loss and a win is what makes you more dangerous, Na minha opinião. Não sei nada sobre o meu adversário, but that doesn’t even begin to scare me. Im’ma bring it, and I’m going to win on June 22. Não perca!"
Sarai Knapp will be making her amateur MMA debut at “NEF 39” on June 22nd. She will make the 1,000-mile trip from her home state of Indiana to compete against Rosado. Knapp represents Lee Brothers MMA based in Fort Wayne.
“Training mixed martial arts has changed my life,” remarked Knapp. “I’m just excited to challenge myself against a tough opponent like Megan. My coach tells me that everybody from Nate Libby’s gym is tough, so we’re getting ready for a fight.”
The bout between Rosado and Knapp is the second women’s fight announced for the “NEF 39” card. Also on the amateur card that night, Glory Watson (4-0) will meet Caree Hill (4-1) for the vacant women’s flyweight championship.
“NEF 39: TODOS OS AMERICANOS,” acontecerá no sábado, Junho 22, 2019 no Colisee Androscoggin Bank em Lewiston, Maine com hora do sino de 7 PM. Os ingressos já estão à venda emwww.TheColisee.com.
Sobre Fights Nova Inglaterra
Lutas da Nova Inglaterra ("NEF") é uma luta promoção de eventos empresa. A missão da NEF é criar eventos da mais alta qualidade para lutadores e fãs. A equipe executiva da NEF tem uma vasta experiência na gestão de esportes de combate, produção de eventos, relações com a mídia, marketing, legal e publicidade
BOUCHER HOPES SECOND TIME WILL BE A CHARM FOR CAPTURING FLYWEIGHT TITLE
PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Lewiston, Maine (Maio 25, 2019) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) retorna ao Androscoggin Bank Colisee no sábado, Junho 22 com seu próximo evento de artes marciais mistas, “NEF 39: TODOS OS AMERICANOS.” One of the featured fights on the amateur portion of the pro/am card will see Nate Boucher (4-3) tangle with Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant NEF Amateur Flyweight Title.
This will be Boucher’s second attempt at capturing the flyweight belt. Then-undefeated, Boucher met Justin Witham (4-4) em Novembro 2017 for the championship in Portland, Maine. Witham went on to win the bout, and the title, via split decision on the judges’ scorecards. Many in attendance, contudo, felt that Boucher had dominated the bout.
The loss to Witham was the start of a three-fight skid for the former wrestler from Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine. Boucher has rebounded and put himself back in contention for the flyweight strap with back-to-back first-round submission victories at “NEF 36” e “NEF 37,” respectivamente.
Boucher represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Lewiston, Maine.
“Since coming up short on the judges’ scorecards in my first title fight—a fight that many fans feel I won—I have been focused on one single goal: getting another shot at the belt,” said Boucher. “Finalmente, that opportunity is here and I don’t plan on allowing anything to stand in my way of achieving my main goal which is winning the flyweight title! I’m doing everything that I need to do in order to make sure that the judges don’t play a role in the outcome on June 22nd. Special thanks to all of my sponsors and supporters for helping me on my way back to the belt fight—I vow to make you all proud at ‘All-American’ in Lewiston.”
Robert Presley, known as “O guerreiro,” comes to Maine all the way from Lancaster, Ohio to challenge for the flyweight title. He was victorious in his most recent bout last January via unanimous decision. With this being his tenth amateur bout, Presley plans on turning pro soon after. He represents both 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu and the Lancaster Academy of MMA.
“On June 22nd, I will be flying in from the little town of Newark, Ohio to go to war with Nate Boucher for the NEF flyweight title,” said Presley. “I don’t know much about Nate, but I will be honored to share the cage with him. Depois dessa luta, I am turning pro. I’ve learned a lot from my amateur career and am ready to showcase my talent. Many thanks to NEF for giving me a chance to please their home crowd. I hope everyone is ready for a battle!"
“NEF 39: TODOS OS AMERICANOS,” acontecerá no sábado, Junho 22, 2019 no Colisee Androscoggin Bank em Lewiston, Maine com hora do sino de 7 PM. Os ingressos já estão à venda emwww.TheColisee.com.
Sobre Fights Nova Inglaterra
Lutas da Nova Inglaterra ("NEF") é uma luta promoção de eventos empresa. A missão da NEF é criar eventos da mais alta qualidade para lutadores e fãs. A equipe executiva da NEF tem uma vasta experiência na gestão de esportes de combate, produção de eventos, relações com a mídia, marketing, legal e publicidade.
UM NOVO CAMPEÃO DE PESO MÉDIO SERÁ COROADO NA NEF 39
PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Lewiston, Maine (Maio 22, 2019) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) retorna ao Androscoggin Bank Colisee no sábado, Junho 22 com seu próximo evento de artes marciais mistas, “NEF 39: TODOS OS AMERICANOS.” Hoje cedo, a promoção da luta anunciou a adição de uma luta pelo título amador ao card. Carlton Charles (3-2) vai enfrentar Jordan Norman (2-1) para o cinturão de peso médio amador vago.
Antes de entrar no MMA, Carlton Charles deixou sua marca no campo de futebol. Ele jogou pela Windham High School em Windham, Maine e mais tarde levaram a equipe a um título de classe A como assistente técnico. Charles passou a jogar como zagueiro na University of Maine Black Bears. Ele fez sua estreia na NEF no verão de 2017 com uma vitória por nocaute de 23 segundos. Ele superaria esse desempenho com uma vitória por nocaute de 12 segundos em fevereiro de 2018. Depois de uma tentativa malsucedida de conquistar o título meio-médio amador contra Duncan Smith (5-3) último Junho, Charles voltou à jaula há um mês em New Hampshire e conquistou mais uma vitória por nocaute no primeiro assalto.
“Como sempre, Me sinto abençoada e muito grata pela oportunidade de lutar pelo cinturão,” disse Charles. “Eu sei que Jordan já percorreu um longo caminho neste esporte e está sempre treinando forte e melhorando. Procurarei não ser pego por um daqueles grandes ganchos de carne que ele tem nas mãos. Ele é um cara grande e poderoso, e vou treinar duro como sempre para ser capaz de sair e dar o melhor de mim. Eu sei que meus treinadores vão me preparar para este! não tenho dúvidas de que os fãs terão um verdadeiro mimo com este.”
Jordan Norman já percorreu um longo caminho desde sua estreia no NEF em junho passado. Ele perdeu naquela noite por nocaute no primeiro assalto, mas Norman voltaria atirando em suas próximas duas lutas. Ele ganhou uma decisão dividida sobre John Assam (0-1) último outono, e no mês passado terminou Greg Ishihara (0-1) na segunda rodada. Norman representa o Bad Little Falls Dojo.
“Estou honrado pela oportunidade de entrar na jaula do NEF e competir pelo título amador contra alguém como Carlton,” exclamou Norman. “Ele e eu faremos um show incrível para o público de Lewiston. Nós dois viemos lutar e não será diferente no dia 22 de junho. Eu não tenho nada além de respeito por ele e sua equipe. Estou animado para a tarefa em mãos e lutando pelo título dos médios. ”
A luta pelo título dos médios entre Charles e Norman é a quarta já anunciada para o “NEF 39” cartão. Josh “Hook On” Harvey (6-0-1) deve defender o título profissional peso pena contra Jordan Downey (5-4), enquanto Nate Boucher (4-3) vai se enfrentar com Robert Presley (5-4) para o cinto de peso mosca masculino amador vazio, e Glory Watson invicto (4-0) enfrenta Caree Hill (4-1) para coroar o primeiro campeão amador feminino peso mosca da NEF. Também anunciado para o cartão, Jesse “O Viking” Erickson (9-7) enfrenta Lewis Corapi (8-5) em uma luta profissional leve.
“NEF 39: TODOS OS AMERICANOS,” acontecerá no sábado, Junho 22, 2019 no Colisee Androscoggin Bank em Lewiston, Maine com hora do sino de 7 pm. Os ingressos já estão à venda em www.TheColisee.com.
Sobre Fights Nova Inglaterra
Lutas da Nova Inglaterra ("NEF") é uma luta promoção de eventos empresa. A missão da NEF é criar eventos da mais alta qualidade para lutadores e fãs. A equipe executiva da NEF tem uma vasta experiência na gestão de esportes de combate, produção de eventos, relações com a mídia, marketing, legal e publicidade.
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WOMEN’S MMA FLYWEIGHT TITLE IS UP FOR GRABS AT NEF 39
PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Lewiston, Maine (Maio 17, 2019) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) retorna ao Androscoggin Bank Colisee no sábado, Junho 22 com seu próximo evento de artes marciais mistas, “NEF 39: TODOS OS AMERICANOS.” Hoje cedo, the fight promotion announced the addition of a women’s amateur title fight to the card. Glory Watson (4-0) está programado para enfrentar Caree Hill (4-1) for the vacant NEF Women’s Amateur Flyweight Title. The bout will be presented by NEF in conjunction with Queen MMA Media.
Undefeated Glory Watson will look to continue her winning ways in the NEF cage and, ao fazê-lo, make history as the promotion’s first women’s 125-pound titleholder. In 2018, she was the runner up for “Rookie of the Year” as voted by NEF fans. Earlier this year, Watson submitted a very tough Rachael Lippert (4-3) em “NEF 37.” She followed up that performance with a unanimous decision victory this spring on a fight card in Massachusetts. Watson represents Young’s MMA based in Bangor, Maine.
“I am looking forward to stepping up and attempting to earn the 125 título,” said Watson. “Caree Hill is a good opponent, and will present a new set of challenges for me as a fighter. Esta luta, ganhar ou perder, will test my skill and my heart. My time in the amateur ranks may be limited, so I plan to work my way to the top.”
Caree Hill will make the 3,000 mile journey across country from Portland, Oregon to face Watson for the strap. After winning her first three amateur fights, Hill took some time off from the cage following her first loss in 2017. She returned late in 2018 with a unanimous decision victory in her most recent bout. Hill holds a win in the cage of national promotion Legacy FC. She represents Team Quest which was founded by MMA pioneers and UFC legends Randy Couture (19-11) e Dan Henderson (32-15). Hill is in good company with Team Quest. The West Coast-based team has produced many of the top names in the sport over the years, including Chael Sonnen (30-16), Nate Quarry (12-4), e o falecido Evan Tanner (32-8) só para citar alguns.
“I’m honored for the opportunity to fight for the flyweight championship for New England Fights,” remarked Hill when reached for comment. “I relish the challenge of fighting an undefeated fighter in her own backyard. I never back down from a challenge. This is guaranteed to be an exciting fight.”
The title fight between Watson and Hill joins two other championship contests already announced for the “NEF 39” cartão. Josh “Hook On” Harvey (6-0-1) deve defender o título profissional peso pena contra Jordan Downey (5-4), enquanto Nate Boucher (4-3) vai se enfrentar com Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant amateur men’s flyweight belt. Also announced for the card, Jesse “O Viking” Erickson (9-7) enfrenta Lewis Corapi (8-5) em uma luta profissional leve.
“NEF 39: TODOS OS AMERICANOS,” acontecerá no sábado, Junho 22, 2019 no Colisee Androscoggin Bank em Lewiston, Maine com hora do sino de 7 PM. Os ingressos já estão à venda emwww.TheColisee.com.