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BERMUDEZ VICTORIOSO, PONE ERICKSON EN una clínica como NEF trae un Symphony of Destruction AL Merrill Auditorium ETAPA

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Febrero 10, 2020) - Mas que 2000 desafió las gélidas temperaturas el sábado por la noche mientras Nueva Inglaterra lucha (NEF) trajo sus artes marciales mixtas más recientes (MMA) evento al escenario del Merrill Auditorium en Portland. 22 Las peleas tuvieron lugar bajo la sombra de los mundialmente famosos 1911 Órgano conmemorativo de Kotzschmar. Fue el debut de NEF en el lugar centenario, y el evento abrió la novena temporada de competencia de MMA de la venerable promoción de lucha.

En el evento principal de la noche, Veterano de UFCManny "El triángulo de Bermúdez" Bermúdez(15-2) presentadoBruce Boyington "Pretty Boy" (19-12) con un estrangulamiento de guillotina en la primera ronda. La pelea estaba originalmente programada para ser disputada por el título de peso ligero profesional de NEF., pero con Bermudez sin peso de campeonato, no era elegible para ganar el cinturón. El título actualmente permanece vacante.

La victoria de Bermúdez coronó una noche perfecta para el equipo de South Shore Sportfighting de Rockland, Massachusetts. Compañeros de equipo Darryl Andrews (1-0) y Tim Birkenhead (2-0) Ambos tuvieron éxito en sus respectivas luchas para elevar su gimnasio a un 3-0 grabar en el evento.

También yendo 3-0 en la noche fue el equipo de Evolution Athletix con base en Saco, Maine.Teddy Politis (1-0), Soy grady (1-0), yTyler Smythe (1-0) todos detuvieron a sus oponentes en el primer minuto de la primera ronda de sus respectivas peleas para ganar sus respectivos debuts amateur.

La mayor historia de la noche, indudablemente, llegó al evento co-principal como veterano de la NEFJesse “The Viking” Erickson(10-8) entregóJosh “descolgar” Harvey(7-1-1) la primera pérdida de su carrera profesional. Erickson, que representa tanto a Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu como a Recon Fitness, ponte una brillante clínica de jiu-jitsu que será recordada en los años venideros. Atrapado contra la jaula por Harvey al principio de la primera ronda, Erickson tiró de la guardia y pasó a través de una cadena de sumisiones antes de finalmente asentarse con un brazo para forzar el tapout., enviando a la multitud de Portland a un frenesí absoluto.

En una salvaje pelea de pesos pesados que también tuvo lugar en la parte profesional de la cartelera, Ras "Rasquatch" Hylton (5-3) derribadoBrad Lee(0-1) por nocaut técnico en la segunda ronda. Después de varios minutos de sentirnos mutuamente, la pareja intercambió baba-aldaba de ida y vuelta en los momentos finales de la primera ronda. Un poco más de un minuto en la segunda ronda, el árbitro detuvo la acción después de varios golpes sin respuesta del 6'6 "Hylton.

Compañero de equipo de First Class MMA de HyltonJacob Deppmeyer(1-0) tuvo un exitoso debut profesional, derrotandoCarl Langston(0-5) por nocaut técnico en el primer asalto. Deppmeyer, atrapó a Langston en un triángulo inverso y le llovió una serie de codos sin respuesta, no darle al árbitro otra opción que detener el combate en ese momento.

En la tarjeta de aficionados, prospecto superiorMike Bezanson (5-0) de Kaze Dojo se mantuvo invicto con una victoria por nocaut técnico sobreGreg Ishihara(2-2) en la primera ronda.

También permanecieron invictos en las filas amateur fueronNate “La Mula” White(5-0) yCaleb “Dr.. Feelgood”Austin (4-0), ambos peleando fuera de CMBJJ, que terminaron con sus respectivos oponentes en la primera ronda.

Otro producto CMBJJ, Garry Carr (3-1), rompió su propio récord por segunda vez consecutiva cuando se convirtió en, una vez mas, el atleta de mayor edad en ganar una pelea en la jaula NEF. A los 58 años, Carr obtuvo una victoria por decisión unánime sobre Austin Hamilton, de 23 años (0-2) en una pelea amateur de peso fijo.

NEF también anunció que su próximo evento vería el regreso de la promoción al campus de UMaine Orono en el Collins Center for the Arts en abril. 18 con "NEF 43: Alboroto." Ya confirmado para el evento, Zac "Rocky" Richard(6-2-1) defenderá el título ligero amateur de la NEF contraDevin Corson(3-1), mientrasChelsea Tucker(3-3) está programado para cumplir con OregonCaree colina(6-2) para el Campeonato de peso mosca femenino amateur de la NEF, y Caleb Austin se enfrentaJames Ploss (1-2) en una revancha tan esperada de su controvertido 2017 fin.

Los resultados completos de "NEF 42" de Portland, Maine:

PROFESIONAL

Manny Bermudez def. Bruce Boyington a través del toque para guillotina, ronda 1

Jesse Erickson def. Josh Harvey a través del toque para el brazo, ronda 1

Ras Hylton def. Brad Lee por nocaut técnico, ronda 2

Chris Caterino def. Nate Boucher a través del toque para el brazo, ronda 1

Jacob Deppmeyer def. Carl Langston por nocaut técnico, ronda 1

AMATEUR

Tim Birkenhead def. Mike Murray a través de tap to kneebar, ronda 2

Joe Howard def. Justin Kangas vía KO, ronda 1

Mike Bezanson def. Greg Ishihara por nocaut técnico, ronda 1

Felipe Gunter def. Hannon Sanford por decisión unánime

Nate blanca def. Brian Cosco por nocaut técnico, ronda 1

Darryl Andrews def. Titus Pannell por decisión unánime

Jason Landry def. Dustin Carrier por nocaut técnico, ronda 2

Tyler Smythe def. Clifford Redman vía presentación técnica, ronda 1

Garry Carr def. Austin Hamilton por decisión unánime

Ryan Fogg def. Giuliano Rossi por paro médico, ronda 2

Ben Grady def. Jon Assam vía KO, ronda 1

Tim Bergeron def. Henry Jeffs por nocaut técnico, ronda 1

Caleb Austin def. Dillon Henry a través del grifo para estrangular trasero desnudo, ronda 1

Dylan Williams def. Wyatt Sochin por decisión dividida

Randall Hathorn def. Tim Murray por nocaut técnico, ronda 1

Henry Clark def. Taylor Bartlett vía presentación técnica, ronda 1

Teddy Politis def. Kevin Lamay vía tap a Kimura, ronda 1

Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra’ siguiente evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 43: Alboroto,” se llevará a cabo el sábado, Abril 18, 2020, en el Centro Collins para las Artes en UMaine Orono. Las entradas estarán a la venta esta semana enwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.

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Bellator campeón mediano RAFAEL LOVATO JR. Renuncia a título debido a continuo MÉDICA TEMAS

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**LOS ANGELES** - Después de las complicaciones médicas que fueron revelados públicamente por **Rafael Lovato Jr..** (10-0) el mes pasado, el campeón de peso mediano de Bellator ha decidido renunciar a su título mundial de 185 lb. La invicta Lovato Jr.. derrotado ex campeón Gegard Mousasi para ganar el título en *Bellator 223* en Londres de junio 22, 2019.

“Mi viaje con mi equipo y la familia para convertirse en el campeón mundial mediano de Bellator era increíble y algo que se aman para siempre,”Dijo Lovato Jr.. “Soñé con tener un largo reinado como campeón, pero a veces la vida tiene otro plan. Bellator ha sido un gran apoyo durante este proceso difícil, una situación que en realidad nunca ha ocurrido antes en nuestro deporte. Sé que la división debe seguir adelante mientras estoy en el banquillo y les deseo a todos grandes peleas en su camino hacia el cinturón. Voy a trabajar para volver si es posible - y si no se, la vida seguirá siendo increíble para mí y espero con interés trabajar con Bellator de otra manera “.

“Este ha sido un momento muy difícil para Lovato Jr., su equipo y su familia en el hogar,", Dijo el presidente de Bellator, Scott Coker. “Él es un verdadero guerrero del deporte y no puedo decir lo suficiente sobre él para tomar una decisión tan difícil. Su estado de salud es la prioridad para nosotros y vamos a seguir trabajando con él en hacer frente a los próximos pasos en su carrera “.

Bellator dará a conocer los planes para el título vacante de peso mediano en los próximos días.

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25TH BOUT ADDED TO NEF 42 TARJETA DE LUCHA; CATERINO STEPS IN TO FACE BOUCHER

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Enero 27, 2020) – Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) celebrará su próxima mixtos de artes marciales (MMA) evento, “NEF 42: Sinfonía de destruccion,” en sábado, Febrero 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Last Friday, NEF announced the full fight card for the event with 24 bouts scheduled to take place. Earlier today, the fight promotion confirmed a 25^º fight for the card.Nate “Mochila” Boucher(0-0) se reuniráChris Caterino (3-3) at a catchweight of 140 libra.

Boucher was originally scheduled to face Norman Fox (0-1) in his pro debut. Fox, after initially calling out Boucher on social media to accept a fight with him in the professional ranks, pulled out of the contest in the days leading up to the fight card announcement. Boucher, who most recently held the NEF Amateur Flyweight Championship with an amateur record of 6-3, was determined to make his pro debut at “NEF 42” despite the Fox pullout. NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson was able to quickly confirm a replacement opponent in the form of Caterino.

“I was incredibly disappointed when Norman pulled out against me—especially considering all the smack he talked to get the fight in the first place—but what a relief that I’ll still be able to be part of such a groundbreaking, historic NEF card,” said Boucher. “I’m so grateful that I get to make my pro debut in such a beautiful venue as the Merrill Auditorium. Respect to Chris for stepping up on short notice to take this bout. I will be doubling down in my preparation efforts during the next two weeks to make a statement on February 8th and leave no doubts that I belong in the pro ranks with the best in the region.”

Chris Caterino is a longtime veteran of the New England MMA scene, having made his amateur debut in 2010. Although he is taking the fight on short notice, Caterino has been very active of late and will, no hay duda, be prepared for Boucher. One week ago, Caterino submitted Joey Sanchez (0-4) in the first round of a bout in New Hampshire. It was his third fight in a nine-month stretch. Caterino represents Gate City MMA of Nashua, New Hampshire where he trains with New England MMA legend Nuri Shakir (18-21).

“I’m excited to make my NEF debut,” said Caterino. “I look forward to a great night and plan on getting the ‘W.’”

Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra’ siguiente evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 42: Sinfonía de destruccion,” se llevará a cabo el sábado, Febrero 8, 2020, Merrill auditorio en Portland, Maine. Los boletos están a la venta enwww.PortTix.com.

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Bellator DOBLE CAMPEÓN Ryan Bader DEFIENDE LA LUZ mundial de peso pesado título contra VADIM NEMKOV EL SABADO, MAYO 9 - VIVO EN Paramount Network

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**ENTRADAS En febrero VENTA. 14 TARJETA DE JUEGO INTERIOR SAP CENTRO EN SAN JOSE**

**LOS ANGELES** - El sabado, Mayo 9, SAP Center en San José será la sede de Bellator con un evento encabezado por un campeonato mundial de peso semipesado pelea con dos campeón de Bellator **Ryan Bader** (27-5, 1 NC) la defensa de su título de las 205 libras contra la Rusia de **Vadim Nemkov** (11-2).

*Bellator San José: Bader vs.. Nemkov* aires en Paramount Network y DAZN el sábado, Mayo 9 en 10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT. acción preliminar fluirá en DAZN, Bellator.com y globalmente en la aplicación móvil de Bellator. peleas adicionales serán anunciados en las próximas semanas.

Las entradas para *Bellator San José: Bader vs.. Nemkov* están disponibles a través de una Nación temprana exclusiva de Bellator, a partir del miércoles-pre venta, Febrero. 12 a jueves, Febrero. 13. Las entradas estarán a la venta al público en general Viernes, Febrero. 14. Las entradas pueden adquirirse en la taquilla LexisNexis Risk Solutions Center de SAP, a través de Ticketmaster y Bellator.com.

Un ganador de a siete de sus últimas ocho peleas, tanto en peso pesado y ligero de peso pesado, campeón de dos divisiones de Bellator Ryan Bader, hará su primera defensa del título de peso semipesado desde que venció**"King Mo" Lawal**, **Matt Mitrione** y **Fedor Emelianenko** en ruta a ganar Bellator de 2018 Gran Premio de peso pesado y campeón mundial de peso pesado convertirse. Luchando fuera de Chandler, Ariz., el ex luchador dos veces NCAA División I All-American de la Universidad del Estado de Arizona comenzó su carrera profesional al ganar la octava temporada de *The Ultimate Fighter*. “Darth” continuó su camino de dominio recogiendo victorias sobre algunos de los mejores talentos de la división de las 205 libras, incluyendo victorias sobre los ex campeones del mundo **“Rampage” Jackson**, Rashad Evans, **Phil Davis** (x2) y Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante, así como Ovince Saint Preux y Vinny Magalhaes, antes de firmar con Bellator en 2017.

Vadim Nemkov, quien está invicto en sus últimas seis peleas y una perfecta 4-0 en Bellator desde que firmó en 2017, entrará en su oportunidad por el título por primera vez en las MMA recién salido de una victoria por sumisión contra el ex campeón de peso medio **Rafael Carvalho**. Con la victoria, Nemkov ha derrotado de manera inequívoca algunos de los mejores atletas de Bellator tiene que ofrecer, incluyendo tres ex campeones en Carvalho, **Phil Davis** y **Liam McGeary**. Tres veces campeón nacional de Rusia zambo, Nemkov trenes junto a Fedor Emelianenko en Stary Oskol, Rusia.

**Actualizado *Bellator San José: Bader vs.. Nemkov* Tarjeta principal:**

**Red DAZN / Paramount**

10 p.m. ET / 7 pm. PT

*Peso semipesado título mundial de combate:* **Ryan Bader** (27-5, 1 NC) vs. **Vadim Nemkov** (11-2)

*Tarjeta sujetos a cambios

Por favor, visite Bellator.com para más información.

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HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHTS AND HARDCORE MUSIC ALL IN A WEEKEND’S WORK FOR BRAD LEE

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Enero 22, 2020)

Viernes, Febrero 7 y sábado, Febrero 8 promise to be a heavyweight weekend in Portland, Maine for Brad Lee.

On the opening night, Lee will put his lungs to the test as lead vocalist for a hardcore band known as Instigate, which will hold a CD release party in conjunction with its performance at Geno’s Rock Club.

Then he’ll exchange the microphone for a pair of gloves and attempt to play a two-fisted tune on Ras Hylton in the New England Fights mixed martial arts cage.

Lee will make his MMA debut against the veteran Ras “Rasquatch” “The Jamaican Shamrock” Hylton (4-3) in a professional bout at NEF 42: “Symphony of Destruction” inside another renowned concert venue, Merrill Auditorium.

“I absolutely want to make a living out of it,” Lee said of his immediate jump to the pro ranks after a diverse combat sports upbringing. “I feel that I’m fairly marketable. I think I can make a bit of a splash in this corner of the world. I would say I have humble confidence.”

He’s more understated about the musical exploits. Lee characterizes that side of his performance artistry as the typical garage band with small dreams.

“It’s been a huge part of my life. If you’re a big kid with a skateboard, it’s probably going to lead to music and fighting eventually,"Lee dijo.

“But it’s definitely not about the money,”, Agregó. “It’s literally a band of friends doing it to hang out with our other friends on the weekend. We couldn’t (care less) about stadiums. We’re not Metallica. It’s just a hobby. It’s an outlet for me to get out the (cosas) that’s in my head. It’s just a hobby.”

In the same way that new fighters are required to earn their way upward on fight posters, Sotavento, who said he “dabbles” with guitar, sounds most excited about the New England-based bands with whom Instigate gets to share the stage.

“Death Before Dishonor and Cruel Hand, if you know anything about that scene, those are big names,"Lee dijo. “It would have been a great show regardless of whether we were there or not.”

Turning pro in the NEF hexagon without any amateur background isn’t the typical journey, but Lee saw it as the wisest path after a frustrating year of trying to locate willing opponents.

Most potential foes, él dijo, were intimidated by his 6-foot-4 frame and what was then a walking-around weight of more than 300 libra. The heavyweight limit is 265.

“I had five different opponents with three different promotions, including NEF, cancel on me. I had fights where the opponent took the fight with me, backed out, and then took a heavyweight fight on the same card,"Lee dijo. “I don’t want to mention names, but one guy in Ras’ circle (did that). I just got fed up and annoyed with guys holding back my career.”

Lee said he eventually contacted NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson to inquire about the pro landscape within his promotion.

Hylton, who casts a similarly imposing shadow at 6-6, is coming off a sequence of two losses in his past three appearances, including a knockout loss to Chris Sarro – another fighter making his pro debut – last September.

“Matt put Ras out there. I watched the videos and talked to my coaches and went ahead with it,"Lee dijo. “He’s coming off two hard fights. He seems like a respectful guy. I’m sure some people in his camp think I’m a (jerk). The thing about me in the social media world is I only release what I want people to see. People can talk (mierda) all they want.”

In one of his videos, which Lee entitled, “What Makes a Pro a Pro?,” he breaks down what he considers the misconception that an amateur career is a necessity for MMA success.

“Look at Jon Jones. Ahora, I’m not saying I’m Jon Jones, but he became a world champion without any (artes marciales) belts at all,"Lee dijo. “So what is it? Is it that he can knock guys out? I’ve knocked out a bunch of guys in my life. Is it his cardio? My cardio is pretty good.

“You know, I just got tired of waiting around for other people. When I was getting ready to fight about a year ago, I realize I was right at the top of the weight class, but it’s like people were scared. Quiero decir, if you don’t want to be a heavyweight then get down to 205 or whatever. I’m a lot lighter and in better shape now. People probably would have been better off fighting me last year.”

Boxing and judo are the primary skills in Lee’s tool kit, although he describes himself as a voracious cross-trainer.

“I think the MMA world sleeps on boxing quite a bit,"Lee dijo. “Muay Thai seems to be the thing, but the Muay Thai guys get their faces hit a lot. But I train anything and everything. I’ll do Tai chi in a park with somebody if it helps me get better, I don’t care.”

Sotavento, 29, is based out of Paladin Combat Sports in Clinton, Massachusetts, where he said he will stack up his schedule and intensity level against almost anyone his size in the combat sports game.

“Win or lose, I’ll be back in the gym on Monday. Compared to what I’ve seen from most UFC and Bellator heavyweights, I work out harder than most of them,"Lee dijo. "Yo era 316 pounds less than a year ago. If anyone wants to check me on my motivation or dedication, tell them to check the scale (at weigh-ins) on February 7.”

Después de esto, fans are invited to follow Lee down the street to Geno’s and listen to him pursue his other passion the night before he makes his debut in the NEF cage.

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HOWARD AND KANGAS SCHEDULED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TUSSLE AT NEF 42

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Enero 20, 2020) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) celebrará su próxima mixtos de artes marciales (MMA) evento, “NEF 42: Sinfonía de destruccion,” en sábado, Febrero 8, 2020, Merrill Auditorium de Portland. El día de hoy, NEF announced the addition of an amateur lightweight bout to the fight card.Joe Howard(2-3) se reuniráJustin Kangas(0-2) en un peso lucha de 155 libra.

Joe Howard is coming off a win over Jesse Fitzsimmons (0-2) at “NEF 41” last November. The fight was stopped by the referee on advice from the ringside physician between the first and second rounds when a cut on Fitzsimmons’ forehead could not be closed. It marked the end of a three-fight losing streak for Howard. Howard currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu based in Lewiston, Maine, and has recently moved back to his home state of Georgia.

“I’m not in this for fortune and fame—this is business and I want that gold and I’ll keep mining the NEF until I get it,” exclaimed Howard. “Thank you to Justin for taking this fight. I applaud Justin—I’ve been on a two-fight losing streak and I know what that feels like, so I know that he’s going to be a real challenge. But I’m the principal of this cage, and I’m about to school his ass with Southern class. Pack your lunch pail—New England is about to learn who the peach is.”

As Howard alluded to, Justin Kangas is by day the principal of Warren Community School in Warren, Maine. Kangas has competed twice previously in the NEF cage, losing to Nate White (4-0) and Nathaniel Grimard (1-0) respectively. He seeks his first win as an amateur at “NEF 42.” Kangas represents First Class MMA of Brunswick, Maine.

“I am excited to have another opportunity to fight for NEF and am grateful to Joe for taking the fight,” said Kangas. “Joe is a warrior and it will undoubtedly be a tough bout for sure. I look forward to the challenge and opportunity in front of me.”

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GRISPI OUT, BERMUDEZ IN TO FACE BOYINGTON FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE AT NEF 42

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Enero 19, 2020) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) celebrará su próxima mixtos de artes marciales (MMA) evento, “NEF 42: Sinfonía de destruccion,” en sábado, Febrero 8, 2020, Merrill Auditorium de Portland. El día de hoy, NEF announced a change to one-half of the card’s main event.Manny "El triángulo de Bermúdez" Bermúdez(14-2) Ahora se enfrentan aBruce Boyington "Pretty Boy"(17-11) for the vacant NEF Professional Lightweight Championship in the night’s headline fight.

Bermudez stepped in to replace his teammate and training partner Josh Grispi (14-5) who was originally scheduled to meet Boyington. Grispi was forced to bow out of the main event due to legal complications unforeseen at the time of the bout’s signing. Mere hours after losing Grispi, NEF executives were notified that Bermudez would accept the fight with Boyington.

Like Grispi, Bermudez is a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) – the pinnacle of the sport. He put together a record of 3-2 while competing in the promotion before being released this past October. All three of Bermudez’s wins in the UFC came by way of submission. The fight with Boyington will be Bermudez’s first since his release.

“I’m looking forward to coming up to Bruce’s home turf and showing where it is I belong on the regional circuit,” stated Bermudez. “I have experience at various levels in the sport and Bruce does too, so it’ll be interesting to see how the matchup unfolds on fight night.”

Bruce Boyington has never been one to back down from a challenge. The Taekwondo black belt and US Marine Corp veteran has made a career of fighting the “best of the best” whether it be in the NEF cage, at Madison Square Garden fighting for the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) en la televisión nacional, or halfway across the world competing on a global event in Russia. Boyington, a member of Titan Athletics based in Brewer, Maine, looks to capture the lightweight strap for the second time on February 8.

“There is no easy fight and this makes for the same scenario – a main event worthy of any card,” said Boyington. “Two high caliber fighters – that’s the kind of fight I like to be in.”

Adding to the high-caliber aspect of the fight, two streaks held by Boyington and Bermudez respectively make the fight even that much more intriguing. Boyington has never lost a title fight. He is a perfect 7-0 when a championship strap is on the line. In the same breadth, Bermudez has never lost a regional fight as a professional. He was a perfect 11-0 on the regional scene prior to signing with the UFC. On February 8, someone’s “0” will have to go.

“I first met Manny Bermudez 11-years ago one random weekend while visiting his home gym, South Short Sportfighting,”Señaló NEF copropietario y celestina Matt Peterson. “He was a young, gangling teenager at the time that was giving fits on the floor to men two and three times his age. Manny made the gym his second home and the rest, como ellos dicen, is history—Manny went on to have a great run in the UFC. When Josh Grispi was forced to pull out of his fight with Bruce, Bruce gave me one directive for a replacement opponent—‘make sure they are good,’ he said. Bruce always wants to face the best and that’s what we were able to bring him in Bermudez. This is a main event fit for a symphony.”

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HORNSTRA ON FIGHT WITH CUSHING: “BRING UMBRELLAS, BECAUSE I’M SENDING TEETH INTO THE CROWD”

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Enero 17, 2020) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) celebrará su próxima mixtos de artes marciales (MMA) evento, “NEF 42: Sinfonía de destruccion,” en sábado, Febrero 8, 2020, Merrill Auditorium de Portland. El día de hoy, NEF announced the addition of a professional catchweight bout to the card.Keegan “The Flu” Hornstra(4-11) se enfrentará aRyan “The Roosta” Cushing(0-0) en un peso lucha de 160 libra.

Keegan Hornstra is a longtime veteran of the New England MMA fight scene, having made his amateur debut a decade ago. He returned to the cage last April after a three-year absence and defeated Zenon Herrera (1-8) by first-round submission at “NEF 38.” Hornstra had a quick turnaround for his next fight, taking on Dom Jones (2-3) just a few weeks later at “NEF 39.” Unfortunately for Hornstra, he was on the losing end of that contest. He will look to get back in the win column on February 8. Hornstra currently represents Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.

“He won’t show,” predicted Hornstra of his opponent. “If he does, bring umbrellas, because I’m sending teeth into the crowd.”

Ryan Cushing will make his professional debut at “NEF 42.” He is an independent fighter based out of Massachusetts. Cushing was a perfect 2-0 as an amateur with both victories coming by way of first-round submission.

“Keegan is a fantastic person and a veteran that I really respect,” said Cushing. “He also has really turned himself around lately and looks better than ever, and he is someone I always got along with when I crossed paths and spoke with him, so it’s going to be pretty cool sharing the cage with him. I’m excited to test myself against him in the cage and in the ‘best facial hair’ battle at weigh-ins.”

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