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COMBATE AMERICAS ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF 10-BOUT MMA CARD FOR HISTORIC SOUTH AMERICA DEBUT IN LIMA, PERU ON FRIDAY, MAY 31

May 22, 2019 FNU47 Leave a comment

mixed martial arts, MMA, New England Fights

WOMEN’S MMA FLYWEIGHT TITLE IS UP FOR GRABS AT NEF 39

May 19, 2019 FNU47 Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (May 17, 2019) – New England Fights (NEF) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Saturday, June 22 with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN.” Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a women’s amateur title fight to the card. Glory Watson (4-0) is scheduled to face 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, in doing so, 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) at “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 title,” said Watson. “Caree Hill is a good opponent, and will present a new set of challenges for me as a fighter. This fight, win or lose, 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) and 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), and the late Evan Tanner (32-8) just to name a few.

“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” card. Josh “Hook On” Harvey (6-0-1) is scheduled to defend the professional featherweight title against Jordan Downey (5-4), while Nate Boucher (4-3) will square off with Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant amateur men’s flyweight belt. Also announced for the card, Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (9-7) faces Lewis Corapi (8-5) in a professional lightweight bout.

“NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN,” will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com.

Combate Americas, mixed martial arts, MMA

NEW MAIN EVENT, CO-MAIN EVENT ANNOUNCED FOR ‘CRICKET WIRELESS PRESENTS COMBATE AMERICAS’ MMA EXTRAVAGANZA IN TUCSON, ARIZONA LIVE ON UNIVISION, UDN AND DAZN ON FRIDAY, JUNE 7

May 17, 2019 FNU47 Leave a comment

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Results & Photos For Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull

May 13, 2019 FNU47 Leave a comment

**FULL EVENT PHOTOS HERE**

*Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull* Main Card:

**Patricio “Pitbull”** (28-4) defeated **Michael Chandler** (19-4) via KO (punches) at 1:01 of round one

**Douglas Lima** (31-7) defeated **Michael “Venom” Page** (14-1) via KO (punches) at :35 of round two

**A.J. McKee** (14-0) defeated **Pat Curran** (23-8) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

**Jake Hager** (2-0) vs. **T.J. Jones** (1-1) submission (head and arm choke) at 2:36 of round one

**Tywan Claxton** (5-0) defeated **James Bennett** (4-2) via TKO (punches) at 2:09 of round three

**Preliminary Card:**

**Cris Lencioni** (5-2) defeated **Adil Benjilany** (5-2, 1 NC) via submission (triangle choke) at 4:55 of round one

**Chris Gonzalez** (2-0) defeated **Charlie Radtke** (2-2) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

**Rob Fenicle** (2-0) defeated **Bryan Bautista** (1-1) via submission (heel hook) at 1:42 of round one

**Amartuvshin Khuukhenkhuu** (10-4) defeated **Adam Ward** (18-12) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

**Christian Rodriguez** (1-0) defeated **Jose Leon** (0-1) via submission (armbar) at 4:39 of round one

**Robert Morrow** (29-24-1) defeated **James Bochnovic** (9-4) via KO (punches) at 1:18 of round one

**Dave Latoria** (0-0, 1 NC) and **Jason Belyew** (0-1, 1 NC) was ruled a no-contest due to an unintentional low blow

**Jesse Bazzi** (10-6) defeated **Joey Diehl** (12-10) via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

**Josh Streacker** (6-2) defeated **Scott Writz** (2-1) via KO (punch) at 3:33 of round two

**Bellator MMA**

Bellator is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing promotion featuring many of the best athletes in the world. Under the direction of veteran fight promoter Scott Coker, Bellator events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In the United States, Bellator can be seen on both Paramount Network and DAZN, the world’s first truly dedicated LIVE sports streaming service. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, live event orchestration, fighter development/relations, venue procurement, sponsorship creation/development, international licensing, marketing, advertising, publicity and commission relations. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Calif. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, home to the world’s premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across television, motion picture, online and mobile platforms.

**About DAZN:**

DAZN is the largest global sports streaming platform in the world. Since launching in 2016, DAZN had expanded across four continents with the service available in the United States, Canada, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Japan, and Brazil. DAZN guarantees no long-term contract, no bundles, just affordable access to all the service’s sports on connected devices including smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, games consoles and PCs. In the U.S., DAZN has made its mark as an attractive alternative to pay-per-view within the combat sports industry. The platform features more than 100 fight nights per year from Matchroom Boxing, Golden Boy Promotions, GGG Promotions, Bellator MMA, the World Boxing Super Series and Combate Americas. DAZN also features live MLB action each day of the season with its new daily show, ChangeUp.

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McCottrell and Gomez battle for featherweight supremacy at 559 Fights

May 7, 2019 FNU47 Leave a comment

SELMA, CALIF. – Two of the hottest young featherweight prospects in California will square off Saturday, May 18th in Fresno at the Rainbow Ballroom with 559 Fights gold on the line.

Coalinga 145-pound mixed martial artist Enoch McCottrell puts his 3-0 record on the line against Bakersfield’s Vince Gomez (3-0) in the main event of 559 Fights 72.

“I can’t think of two hotter fighters in the Valley right now,” 559 Fights president Jeremy Luchau said. “Both have an exciting style, like to finish fights and were easy choices to fight for our vacant title.”

In the co-main event, 559 Fights women’s Bantamweight champ Maritza Sanchez (5-6) puts her title on the line against Oakland’s Lindsay Scaturro (1-1).

Also featured on the card is a California Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Light Heavyweight State Title fight between Ceres’ Gregory Morales (4-1) and Lancaster’s Chadricc Kindle (3-2).

“We have a lot of great fights on the top of this card. Everyone has enjoyed watching Maritza’s rise in MMA and it’s great to have both Gregory Morales and Chadricc back to fight for us as well,” Luchau said.

In total 17 bouts will be contested, including three grappling super fights. “This is a loaded fight card, with 14 MMA and 3 grappling bouts,” Luchau said. “It’s been a real pleasure getting back to our roots and working with all the schools
in the Valley for both grappling and MMA bouts.”

Also, back in action is Arroyo Grande middleweight Isaiah Hughes (5-1) who takes on Ridgecrest’s Joseph Gaceta and Merced middleweight Jaime Llamas- Trevino (1-0) takes on Kerman’s David Marquez (0-2).

“Hughes has been a long-time fan-favorite at 559 Fights, as well as Gaceta. I’m really looking forward to seeing them get back in the cage,” Luchau said. “Also, Llamas-Trevino is someone to keep an eye on”

In other bouts; Del Rey strawweight Angelic Pimentel makes her debut against Sacrament’s Oksana Ball (0-0), Sacramento middleweight Daniel Zaragoza (2-2) fights Bakersfield’s Adrian Silva (1-1-1), Wasco welterweight Troy Butler (3-2) takes on San Jose’s Aaron Armijo (2-0-1), Merced bantamweight Michael Gomez (0-2) battles Porterville’s Liovardo Garfias (1-0), Clovis lightweight Xavier Moreno (2-0) fights Kerman’s Hipolito Leon (1-3), Grover Beach featherweight Marvin Garcia (1-0) takes on Tracy’s Pedro Juarez (1-1), Fresno welterweight David Chacon (1-0) fights Los Angeles’ Eric Rush (0-0), Paso Robles, lightweight Jeremy Covert makes his debut against Bakersfield’s Denny Stout (0-0), and Fresno heavyweight Larry Gonzales fights Kettleman City’s Juan Espinoza (0-0).

In grappling bouts; Adan Lozano of Parlier will meet up with Madera’s Kyle Mask, Parlier’s Alexzander Alvarado will grapple Madera’s Jorge Melchor and Selma’s Damian Gomez faces Porterville’s Brandon Cohea.

For more information visit www.559fights.com

mixed martial arts, MMA, New England Fights

NEF TURNS THE OLD PORT INTO KING’S LANDING FOR A NIGHT OF NONSTOP MMA BATTLES

May 2, 2019 FNU47 Leave a comment

Portland, Maine (April 28, 2019) – New England Fights (NEF) returned to Aura in Portland on Saturday night with its latest mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 38: STORMBORN.” The event was in homage to the HBO series Game of Thrones complete with ring girls attired as the “Mother of Dragons” Daenerys Targaryen and Sansa Stark, as well as a cello player opening the event with music from the hit show’s soundtrack. A capacity crowd of over 1100 was on hand for the action.

In the main event, Ras Hylton (4-2) defeated Charles Penn (0-1) in a heavyweight contest. The ringside physician stopped the bout in the first round when a cut on Penn’s forehead could not be closed. Hylton landed a perfectly-placed straight right hand that opened the gash on Penn’s head and left blood pouring to the mat in a gruesome stream of crimson.

Caleb Hall (3-0) remained undefeated to start his professional career with his third straight win. Hall submitted journeyman Jay Ellis (15-86) in the first round of the co-main event of the evening.

On the amateur portion of the fight card, four titles were at stake.

In the first championship bout of the evening, Tom Pagliarulo (3-1) captured the vacant NEF Amateur Featherweight strap with a unanimous decision victory over Zac Richard (3-1-1). In doing so, Pagliarulo, a native of Haverhill, Massachusetts, handed Richard the first loss of his career.

Duncan Smith (5-3) defended the NEF Amateur Welterweight Title against Jon Tefft (2-1). After five hard-fought rounds, Smith was declared the winner on all three judges’ scorecards. It was a good night for Smith’s team of Evolution Athletix. The Saco, Maine-based team went 4-0 on the evening with Smith’s teammates Adina Beaudry (3-0), Keegan Hornstra (4-11), and Megan Rosado (1-1) all picking up wins.

Taylor Thompson (4-0) made short work of Michigan’s Andrea Howland (2-1) to become the first-ever NEF Women’s Amateur Bantamweight Champion. Thompson submitted Howland in the first round with an armbar. The fight was brought to Portland by NEF in conjunction with Queen MMA Media.

In the fourth, and final, championship bout on the amateur card, Kam Arnold (5-0) kept his knockout streak alive with a first-round downing of Henry Clark (5-5). It was the fifth straight knockout for Arnold who retained the amateur bantamweight belt.

The fight promotion also announced several fights for its long-awaited return to Lewiston on June 22 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. The event is titled “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN.”

Hometown favorite Jesse Erickson (9-7) will take on Lewis Corapi (8-5) that evening in a lightweight contest. Erickson is a mainstay of the NEF cage and a perpetual top contender to the promotion’s professional 155-pound title. Massachusetts’ Corapi is a seasoned veteran of the New England MMA circuit, finally making his NEF debut on June 22.

Josh Harvey (6-0-1) announced that he would return to the cage at “NEF 39” to take on Jordan Downey (5-4) from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Harvey will defend the NEF Pro Featherweight Title that evening looking for his first successful defense since capturing the belt last February in Bangor. Downey is on a two-fight win streak.

Nate Boucher (4-3) will take on Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant NEF Amateur Flyweight Title. Boucher has finished his last two opponents in the first round to move himself back into contention for another shot at the 125-pound belt. Presley represents the Lancaster Academy of MMA in Lancaster, Ohio.

In a solemn moment to open the event, NEF paid tribute to longtime staff member Casey Main with a ten-bell salute. The Wiscasset, Maine resident passed away unexpectedly late last week. The promotion dedicated the event to his memory.

The full results from Portland, Maine:

PROFESSIONAL

Ras Hylton def. Charles Penn via doctor stoppage, round 1
Caleb Hall def. Jay Ellis via submission, round 1
Keegan Hornstra def. Zenon Herrera via submission, round 1
Bryant Bullock def. Fred Lear via submission, round 2

AMATEUR

Kam Arnold def. Henry Clark via KO, round 1
Taylor Thompson def. Andrea Howland via submission, round 1
Duncan Smith def. Jon Tefft via unanimous decision
Tom Pagliarulo def. Zac Richard via unanimous decision
Arii Fernandez def. Ryan Savage via submission, round 1
Titus Pannell def. Justin Philbrook via TKO, round 2
Brian Cosco def. Garry Carr via TKO, round 1
Megan Rosado def. Amanda Bennett via split decision
Jason Landry def. Justin Boraczek via submission, round 1
Brandon Maillet-Fevens def. Jesse Fitzsimmons via submission, round 1
Jordan Norman def. Greg Ishihara via TKO, round 2
Nate White def. Clifford Redman via tapout to strikes, round 1
Schuyler Vallaincourt def. Dillon Henry via ref stoppage, round 2
Adina Beaudry def. Traci Baldwin via TKO, round 2

NEF’s next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN,” will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now at www.TheColisee.com.

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Full Results & Photos for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch

April 28, 2019 FNU47 Leave a comment

**Complete Fight Night Photos**

**Main Card:**

**Rory MacDonald** (20-5-1) and **Jon Fitch** (32-7-2, 1 NC) fought to a majority draw (48-46, 47-47, 47-47) – MacDonald retains the welterweight title and advances in the Welterweight World Grand Prix

**Ilima-Lei Macfarlane** (10-0) defeated **Veta Arteaga** (5-3) via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title

**Benson Henderson** (27-8) defeated **Adam Piccolotti** (11-3) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

**Phil Davis** (20-5, 1 NC) defeated **Liam McGeary** (13-4) via TKO (strikes) at 4:11 of round three

**Gaston Bolanos** (5-1) defeated **Nathan Stolen** (8-5) via KO (punch) at 2:21 of round one

**Preliminary Card:**

**Aviv Gozali** (2-0) defeated **Travis Crain** (0-1) via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:15 of round one

**Brandon Faumui** (5-3) defeated **Chris Avila** (6-8) via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

**Matt Perez** (5-2) defeated **Justin Tenedora** (2-2) via KO (punches) at 4:52 of round one

**Cass Bell** (3-0) defeated **Peter Ishiguro** (1-1) via KO (punches) 2:59 of round two

**Chuck Campbell** (2-0) defeated **Bruno Casillas** (0-1) via KO (knee) at 1:45 of round one

**Hyder Amil** (3-0) defeated **Paradise Vaovasa** (6-4, 1 NC) via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:34 of round one

**Josh San Diego** (9-4) defeated **Brandon Laroco** (5-2) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

**Jordan Williams** (8-2, 1 NC) defeated **Diego Herzog** (4-3-1) via TKO at 1:21 of round three

**Abraham Vaesau** (5-2, 1 NC) defeated **Justin Roswell** (3-3, 1 NC) via TKO at 1:59 of round one

**Chris Inocencio** (1-1) defeated **Boris Novachkov** (0-1) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

**Thomas Ponce de Leon** (3-0) defeated **Jamario Mulder** (2-4) via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

**Ignacio Ortiz** (2-0-1) and **Roger Severson** (3-3-1) fought to a unanimous draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)

**Erik Gunha** (2-0-1) and **Jon Adams** (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)

Please visit Bellator.com for more information.

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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR SATURDAY’S BELLATOR 220: MACDONALD VS. FITCH INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE – EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

April 24, 2019 FNU47 Leave a comment

**SAN JOSE, Calif.** – All 18 bouts for the highly anticipated *Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch* event, streamed exclusively on DAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, April 27.

Two title fights sit atop the card, as Bellator welterweight champion **Rory MacDonald** (20-5) defends his title world against **Jon Fitch** (31-7-1, 1 NC) in the final opening round bout of the Welterweight World Grand Prix, while undefeated Bellator flyweight champion **Ilima-Lei Macfarlane** (9-0) returns to action against **Veta Arteaga** (5-2) in the evening’s co-headliner.

*Bellator220: MacDonald vs. Fitch* will stream live exclusively on DAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App.

Limited tickets remain available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, as well as Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com.

Three former world champions will also appear on the main card, as **Benson Henderson** (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s own **Adam Piccolotti** (11-2) at lightweight, while **Phil Davis**(19-5, 1 NC) will run it back with **Liam McGeary** (13-3) in light heavyweight action. Additionally, featherweight **Gaston Bolanos** (4-1) looks to add to his impressive highlight reelwhen he kicks off the main card versus **Nathan Stolen** (8-4).

Preliminary action for *Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch* will feature the U.S. debut of second-generation Israeli fighter **Aviv Gozali** (1-0) in his sophomore appearance againstTravis Crain (Pro Debut).

*Complete Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch* Main Card:

*Welterweight World Grand Prix Title Bout:* **Rory MacDonald** (20-5) vs. **Jon Fitch** (32-7-1, 1 NC)

*Women’s Flyweight World Title Bout:* **Ilima-Lei Macfarlane** (9-0) vs. **Veta Arteaga** (5-2)

*Lightweight Main Card Bout:* **Benson Henderson** (26-8) vs. **Adam Piccolotti** (11-2)

*Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout:* **Phil Davis** (19-5, 1 NC) vs. **Liam McGeary** (13-3)

*Featherweight Main Card Bout:* **Gaston Bolanos** (4-1) vs. **Nathan Stolen** (8-4)

**Preliminary Card:**

*Lightweight Undercard Bout:* **Aviv Gozali** (1-0) vs. **Travis Crain** (Pro Debut)

*160-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout:* **Chris Avila** (6-7) vs. **Brandon Faumui** (4-3)

*Flyweight Undercard Bout:* **Justin Tenedora** (2-1) vs. **Matt Perez** (2-2)

*140-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout:* **Cass Bell** (2-0) vs. **Peter Ishiguro** (1-0)

*Featherweight Undercard Bout:* **Hyder Amil** (2-0) vs. **Paradise Vaovasa** (6-3, 1 NC)

*140-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout:* **Josh San Diego** (8-4) vs. **Brandon Laroco** (5-1)

*Middleweight Undercard Bout:* **Diego Herzog** (4-2-1) vs. **Jordan Williams** (7-2, 1 NC)

*Welterweight Undercard Bout:* **Justin Roswell** (3-2, 1 NC) vs. **Abraham Vaesau** (4-2, 1 NC)

*Featherweight Undercard Bout:* **Ignacio Ortiz** (2-0) vs. **Roger Severson** (3-3)

*Light Heavyweight Undercard Bout:* **Chuck Campbell** (1-0) vs. **Bruno Casillas** (Pro Debut)

*Featherweight Undercard Bout:* **Boris Novachkov** (Pro Debut) vs. **Chris Inocencio** (0-1)

*Welterweight Undercard Bout:* **Thomas Ponce de Leon** (2-0) vs. **Jamario Mulder** (2-3)

*Flyweight Undercard Bout:* **Erik Gunha** (Pro Debut) vs. **Jon Adams** (Pro Debut)

*Card subject to change

Please visit Bellator.com for more information.

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NEF 38 SELLS-OUT IN RECORD TIME; SIXTH STRAIGHT SELLOUT FOR MAINE-BASED FIGHT PROMOTION

April 23, 2019 FNU47 Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Portland, Maine (April 22, 2019) – New England Fights (NEF) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” this April 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced that tickets for the event were officially sold-out.

The sellout comes a full five days prior to the event, marking a new record for the fight promotion. The previous record holder, “NEF 37,” sold out three days before that event earlier this year. This marks the sixth straight sellout for NEF, a streak stretching back to April 2018.

“The NEF brand is stronger than ever and continues to grow,” remarked NEF promoter and co-owner Nick DiSalvo. “It’s a time where we’re seeing competitors falter around us with half-empty venues and weak fight cards. But not NEF. We have been the trendsetter for the way in which we promote our fighters ever since we arrived on the scene in 2012. And it shows in the numbers we have done, and continue to do, at the box office.”

“We have competitors flying in from all over the country for ‘Stomborn,'” said NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson. “With four title fights, three women’s fights, decorated wrestlers and all colors of the BJJ belt spectrum represented, it’s no wonder this show sold out early. We’ve got a couple of surprises in store for fans on Saturday too. It’s never hyperbole when we tell people to get their tickets early. If you were sleeping and missed out on this one, don’t wait on getting your tickets early for June 22nd when we go back to the Colisee to celebrate all things America. Tickets go on sale tomorrow!”

NEF’s next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” will take place this Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets to the event are officially sold-out.

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 fighters and fans alike. NEF’s executive team has extensive experience in combat sports management, events production, media relations, marketing, legal and advertising.

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KATE DEL CASTILLO AND GLOBAL MMA BRAND COMBATE AMERICAS SIGN LANDMARK DEAL

April 6, 2019 FNU47 Leave a comment

BUSINESSWOMAN AND GLOBAL SUPERSTAR ACQUIRES OWNERSHIP STAKE AND TAKES ON LEADERSHIP ROLE AS PART OF $20 MILLION GROUP INVESTMENT IN ONE OF SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT’S FASTEST-GROWING FRANCHISES

FIRST BIG INITIATIVE WILL BE ‘REINAS DEL COMBATE’
THE FIRST ALL-WOMEN’S LINEUP IN HISTORY
TO AIR ON BROADCAST TELEVISION ON FRIDAY, APRIL 26 FROM LOS ANGELES

NEW YORK – April 04, 2019 – Kate Del Castillo, and premier Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports entertainment franchise, Combate Americas, announced today a landmark deal that redefines the world of combat sports. Del Castillo has acquired an equity stake in the company and is now an owner and significant shareholder of Combate Americas.

Her investment comes as part of a $20 million equity infusion from a powerhouse group of investors that also includes finance and sports industry leader Joe Plumeri, Ambassador Cliff Sobel and Irving Place Capital CEO John Howard.

Del Castillo will chair the advisory board, continue the company’s commitment to female empowerment and take on an active leadership role in growing the global MMA sports entertainment brand.

“Kate embodies the fierceness, tenacity and passion that defines the Combate Americas brand and its fighters.” says Campbell McLaren, CEO and Founder of Combate Americas. “Kate is now an equity partner and will take on a leadership role in the company and chairs our advisory board, joining our other prestigious investors including Chairman Joe Plumeri, Ambassador Cliff Sobel and John Howard,” he added.

Del Castillo said she was most drawn to Combate Americas’ embracement and development of Hispanic athletes, the tremendous opportunities it affords female fighters, its global media platform and its potential for the franchise to become the number two sport for Hispanic sports fans worldwide, after soccer.

“I am thrilled to join Campbell and the talented leadership team at Combate and will be relentless in helping Combate Americas reach its full potential as the second most popular sport.”

Del Castillo’s most immediate point of focus as an owner will be the upcoming ‘Combate de Reinas’ live television event at Galen Center in Los Angeles on Friday, April 26.

A watershed moment, the event will mark the first time in history that a combat sports event will feature an all-women’s lineup on broadcast television.

“’Combate del Reinas’ is a significant feat for women in sports,” said Del Castillo, “and is a clear testimony to the Company’s commitment to female empowerment which I am excited to champion!”

Del Castillo was represented in the deal with Combate Americas by Walter Mosley of Mosley and Associates, while Combate Americas was represented by attorneys Andrew Nightingale and Krista Whitaker of Proskauer Rose, LLP.

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COMBATE AMERICAS ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF 10-BOUT MMA CARD FOR HISTORIC SOUTH AMERICA DEBUT IN LIMA, PERU ON FRIDAY, MAY 31

WOMEN’S MMA FLYWEIGHT TITLE IS UP FOR GRABS AT NEF 39

NEW MAIN EVENT, CO-MAIN EVENT ANNOUNCED FOR ‘CRICKET WIRELESS PRESENTS COMBATE AMERICAS’ MMA EXTRAVAGANZA IN TUCSON, ARIZONA LIVE ON UNIVISION, UDN AND DAZN ON FRIDAY, JUNE 7

Results & Photos For Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull

McCottrell and Gomez battle for featherweight supremacy at 559 Fights

NEF TURNS THE OLD PORT INTO KING’S LANDING FOR A NIGHT OF NONSTOP MMA BATTLES

Full Results & Photos for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch

FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR SATURDAY’S BELLATOR 220: MACDONALD VS. FITCH INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE – EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

NEF 38 SELLS-OUT IN RECORD TIME; SIXTH STRAIGHT SELLOUT FOR MAINE-BASED FIGHT PROMOTION

KATE DEL CASTILLO AND GLOBAL MMA BRAND COMBATE AMERICAS SIGN LANDMARK DEAL

BUSINESSWOMAN AND GLOBAL SUPERSTAR ACQUIRES OWNERSHIP STAKE AND TAKES ON LEADERSHIP ROLE AS PART OF $20 MILLION GROUP INVESTMENT IN ONE OF SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT’S FASTEST-GROWING FRANCHISES

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