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BERMUDEZ VICTORIOUS, ERICKSON PARTICIPA EM UMA CLÍNICA QUANDO NEF TRAZ UMA SINFONIA DE DESTRUIÇÃO PARA O ESTÁGIO DO MERRILL AUDITORIUM

Fevereiro 11, 2020 FNU47 Deixe um comentário

PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Fevereiro 10, 2020) - Mais que 2000 enfrentou temperaturas frias na noite de sábado como New England Fights (NEF) trouxe suas mais recentes artes marciais mistas (MMA) evento para o palco do Merrill Auditorium em Portland. 22 lutas ocorreram sob a sombra do mundialmente famoso 1911 Órgão Memorial Kotzschmar. Foi a estreia do NEF em um local centenário, e o evento abriu a nona temporada da competição de MMA da venerável promoção de luta.

No evento principal da noite, O veterano do UFCManny “The Bermudez Triangle” Bermudez(15-2) apresentadoBruce Boyington "Pretty Boy" (19-12) com guilhotina no primeiro assalto. A luta foi originalmente programada para ser disputada pelo NEF Professional Lightweight Title, mas com Bermudez perdendo o peso do campeonato, ele não era elegível para ganhar o cinturão. O título atualmente permanece vago.

A vitória de Bermudez coroou uma noite perfeita para a equipe South Shore Sportfighting de Rockland, Massachusetts. Companheiros de equipe Darryl Andrews (1-0) e Tim Birkenhead (2-0) ambos tiveram sucesso em suas respectivas lutas para elevar sua academia a 3-0 registro no evento.

Também indo 3-0 à noite estava a equipa do Evolution Athletix com sede no Saco, Maine.Teddy Politis (1-0), Eu sou grady (1-0), eTyler Smythe (1-0) todos pararam seus oponentes no primeiro minuto da primeira rodada de suas respectivas lutas para vencer suas respectivas estreias amadoras.

A maior história da noite, sem dúvida, veio no co-evento principal como veterano da NEF de longa dataJesse “O Viking” Erickson(10-8) handedJosh “Hook On” Harvey(7-1-1) a primeira perda de sua carreira profissional. Erickson, que representa o Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu e o Recon Fitness, colocar em uma clínica de jiu-jitsu brilhante que será lembrada por muitos anos. Preso contra a gaiola por Harvey no início da primeira rodada, Erickson puxou para a guarda e fez a transição através de uma série de finalizações antes de finalmente se estabelecer com um armlock para forçar a finalização, enviando a multidão de Portland a um frenesi absoluto.

Em um slugfest selvagem de peso pesado que também ocorreu na parte profissional do card, Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton (5-3) abatidoBrad Lee(0-1) por nocaute técnico no segundo turno. Depois de vários minutos sentindo um ao outro, a dupla trocou em um vai e vem slobber knocker nos momentos finais do primeiro round. Pouco mais de um minuto para a segunda rodada, o árbitro interrompeu a ação após vários golpes sem resposta de 6’6 ”Hylton.

Companheiro de equipe de MMA de primeira classe de HyltonJacob Deppmeyer(1-0) teve uma estreia profissional de sucesso, derrotandoCarl Langston(0-5) via nocaute técnico no primeiro assalto. Deppmeyer, prendeu Langston em um triângulo reverso e fez cair uma série de cotovelos sem resposta, dando ao árbitro nenhuma opção a não ser parar a luta naquele ponto.

No cartão amador, melhor perspectivaMike Bezanson (5-0) de Kaze Dojo permaneceu invicto com uma vitória por nocaute técnico sobreGreg Ishihara(2-2) na primeira rodada.

Também permanecer invicto nas fileiras amadoras foramNate “The Mule” White(5-0) eCaleb “Dr. Feelgood ”Austin (4-0), ambos lutando contra CMBJJ, que terminaram seus respectivos oponentes na primeira rodada.

Outro produto CMBJJ, Garry Carr (3-1), quebrou seu próprio recorde pela segunda vez consecutiva quando se tornou, ainda denovo, o atleta mais velho a vencer uma luta na jaula do NEF. Aos 58 anos, Carr obteve vitória por decisão unânime sobre Austin Hamilton, de 23 anos (0-2) em uma luta amadora de peso catch.

NEF também anunciou que seu próximo evento veria a promoção retornar ao campus de UMaine Orono no Centro Collins para as Artes em abril 18 com “NEF 43: Rampage. ” Já confirmado para o evento, Zac "Rocky" Richard(6-2-1) irá defender o título dos leves Amadores NEF contraDevin Corson(3-1), enquantoChelsea Tucker(3-3) está programado para atender Oregon'sCaree Hill(6-2) para o NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Championship, e Caleb Austin enfrentaJames Ploss (1-2) em uma revanche tão esperada de sua polêmica 2017 fim.

Os resultados completos do “NEF 42” de Portland, Maine:

PROFESSIONAL

Manny Bermudez def. Bruce Boyington via torneira para guilhotina, redondo 1

Jesse Erickson def. Josh Harvey via toque para armlock, redondo 1

Ras Hylton def. Brad Lee por nocaute técnico, redondo 2

Chris Caterino def. Nate Boucher via toque para armbar, redondo 1

Jacob Deppmeyer def. Carl Langston por nocaute técnico, redondo 1

AMADOR

Tim Birkenhead def. Mike Murray via toque na barra de joelho, redondo 2

Joe Howard def. Justin Kangas via KO, redondo 1

Mike Bezanson def. Greg Ishihara por nocaute técnico, redondo 1

Felipe Gunter def. Hannon Sanford por decisão unânime

Nate White def. Brian Cosco por nocaute técnico, redondo 1

Darryl Andrews def. Titus Pannell por decisão unânime

Jason Landry def. Dustin Carrier por nocaute técnico, redondo 2

Tyler Smythe def. Clifford Redman via submissão técnica, redondo 1

Garry Carr def. Austin Hamilton por decisão unânime

Ryan Fogg def. Giuliano Rossi via paralisação médica, redondo 2

Ben Grady def. Jon Assam via KO, redondo 1

Tim Bergeron def. Henry Jeffs por nocaute técnico, redondo 1

Caleb Austin def. Dillon Henry via toque para mata-leão, redondo 1

Dylan Williams def. Wyatt Sochin por decisão dividida

Randall Hathorn def. Tim Murray por nocaute técnico, redondo 1

Henry Clark def. Taylor Bartlett via submissão técnica, redondo 1

Teddy Politis def. Kevin Lamay via toque para Kimura, redondo 1

Lutas da Nova Inglaterra’ próximo evento de artes marciais mistas, “NEF 43: Alvoroço,” acontecerá no sábado, Abril 18, 2020, no Collins Center for the Arts da UMaine Orono. Os ingressos estarão à venda esta semana emwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.

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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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BELLATOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION RAFAEL LOVATO JR. RELINQUISHES TITLE DUE TO ONGOING MEDICAL ISSUES

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**LOS ANGELES** – Following the medical complications that were publicly disclosed by **Rafael Lovato Jr.** (10-0) late last month, the Bellator middleweight champion has decided to relinquish his 185-lb world title. The unbeaten Lovato Jr. defeated former champ Gegard Mousasi to win the title at *Bellator 223* in London on June 22, 2019.

“My journey with my team and family to become the Bellator middleweight world champion was incredible and something I will cherish forever,” said Lovato Jr. “I dreamed of having a long reign as champion, but sometimes life has another plan. Bellator has been very supportive during this difficult process, a situation that has never really happened before in our sport. I know the division must move on while I am on the sidelines and I wish everyone great fights on their way to that belt. I will be working to come back if it is possible – and if not, life will continue to be amazing for me and I look forward to working with Bellator in another fashion.”

“This has been an incredibly challenging time for Lovato Jr., his team and his family at home,”Disse o Presidente Bellator Scott Coker. “He is a true warrior of the sport and I cannot say enough about him for making such a difficult decision. His health is the priority for us and we will continue to work with him on addressing the next steps in his career.”

Bellator will announce plans for the vacant middleweight title in the coming days.

Por favor, visite Bellator.com para mais informações.

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25TH BOUT ADDED TO NEF 42 CARTÃO DE LUTA; CATERINO STEPS IN TO FACE BOUCHER

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PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Janeiro 27, 2020) – Lutas da Nova Inglaterra (NEF) realizará suas próximas artes marciais mistas (MMA) evento, “NEF 42: Sinfonia de destruição,” no sábado, Fevereiro 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^th fight for the card.Boucher “mochila” Nate(0-0) vai se reunirChris Caterino (3-3) at a catchweight of 140 libras.

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, sem dúvida, 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.’”

Lutas da Nova Inglaterra’ próximo evento de artes marciais mistas, “NEF 42: Sinfonia de destruição,” acontecerá no sábado, Fevereiro 8, 2020, no Merrill Auditorium em Portland, Maine. Os ingressos já estão à venda emwww.PortTix.com.

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BELLATOR DOUBLE CHAMP RYAN BADER DEFENDS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE AGAINST VADIM NEMKOV ON SATURDAY, MAIO 9 – LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

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**TICKETS ON SALE FEB. 14 FOR CARD SET INSIDE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE**

**LOS ANGELES** – On Saturday, Maio 9, SAP Center at San Jose will host Bellator with an event headlined by a light heavyweight world championship bout featuring two-division Bellator champion **Ryan Bader** (27-5, 1 NC) defendendo seu título de 205 libras contra o da Rússia **Vadim Nemkov** (11-2).

*Bellator San Jose: Bader vs. Nemkov* airs on Paramount Network and DAZN on Saturday, Maio 9 em 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. A ação preliminar será transmitida em DAZN, Bellator.com e globalmente no aplicativo Bellator Mobile. ataques adicionais serão anunciados nas próximas semanas.

Os ingressos para *Bellator San Jose: Bader vs. Nemkov* are available early through an exclusive Bellator Nation pre-sale beginning Wednesday, Fevereiro. 12 até quinta, Fevereiro. 13. Os ingressos estarão à venda ao público em geral sexta-feira, Fevereiro. 14. Os ingressos podem ser adquiridos na bilheteria LexisNexis Risk Solutions no SAP Center, por meio da Ticketmaster e Bellator.com.

A winner of seven out of his last eight fights at both heavyweight and light heavyweight, Bellator’s two-division champion Ryan Bader will make his first light heavyweight title defense since defeating"King Mo" Lawal, **Matt Mitrione** e **Fedor Emelianenko** a caminho de vencer o Bellator's 2018 Peso Pesado Grande Prêmio Mundial e tornando-se campeão mundial de peso pesado. Lutando contra Chandler, Ariz., the former two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Arizona State University began his professional career by winning season eight of *The Ultimate Fighter*. "Darth" continuou seu caminho de domínio coletando vitórias sobre alguns dos maiores talentos da divisão de 205 libras, including wins over former world champions **Jackson “Rampage”**, Rashad Evans, **Phil Davis** (x2) and Rafael “Feijão” Cavalcante, as well as Ovince Saint Preux and Vinny Magalhães, before signing with Bellator in 2017.

Vadim Nemkov, que está invicto nas últimas seis lutas e um perfeito 4-0 no Bellator desde o login 2017, will come into his first-ever title shot in MMA fresh off a submission win against former middleweight champion **Rafael Carvalho**. Com a vitória, Nemkov has unequivocally defeated some of the best athletes Bellator has to offer, including three former champions in Carvalho, **Phil Davis** e **Liam McGeary**. Três vezes campeão nacional de sambo da Rússia, Nemkov trains alongside Fedor Emelianenko in Stary Oskol, Rússia.

**Atualizado *Bellator San Jose: Bader vs. Nemkov* Cartão Principal:**

**DAZN/Paramount Network**

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

*Luta pelo título mundial de meio-pesado:* **Ryan Bader** (27-5, 1 NC) vs. **Vadim Nemkov** (11-2)

*Cartão sujeitas a alterações

Por favor, visite Bellator.com para mais informações.

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

Janeiro 26, 2020 FNU47 Deixe um comentário

PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Janeiro 22, 2020)

Sexta-feira, Fevereiro 7 e sabado, Fevereiro 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 disse.

“But it’s definitely not about the money,” he added. “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 (stuff) 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 disse. “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, ele disse, were intimidated by his 6-foot-4 frame and what was then a walking-around weight of more than 300 libras. 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 disse. “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 disse. “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 (porcaria) 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. Agora, I’m not saying I’m Jon Jones, but he became a world champion without any (artes marciais) belts at all,"Lee disse. “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. Quero dizer, 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 disse. “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 disse. “I was 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.”

Depois disso, 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

Janeiro 26, 2020 FNU47 Deixe um comentário

PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Janeiro 20, 2020) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) realizará suas próximas artes marciais mistas (MMA) evento, “NEF 42: Sinfonia de destruição,” no sábado, Fevereiro 8, 2020, no Merrill Auditorium em Portland. Hoje mais cedo, NEF announced the addition of an amateur lightweight bout to the fight card.Joe Howard(2-3) vai se reunirJustin Kangas(0-2) com um peso de luta de 155 libras.

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 DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Janeiro 19, 2020) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) realizará suas próximas artes marciais mistas (MMA) evento, “NEF 42: Sinfonia de destruição,” no sábado, Fevereiro 8, 2020, no Merrill Auditorium em Portland. Hoje mais cedo, NEF announced a change to one-half of the card’s main event.Manny “The Bermudez Triangle” Bermudez(14-2) agora vai enfrentarBruce 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) on national television, 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,” noted NEF co-owner and matchmaker 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 eles dizem, 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 DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Janeiro 17, 2020) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) realizará suas próximas artes marciais mistas (MMA) evento, “NEF 42: Sinfonia de destruição,” no sábado, Fevereiro 8, 2020, no Merrill Auditorium em Portland. Hoje mais cedo, NEF announced the addition of a professional catchweight bout to the card.Keegan “The Flu” Hornstra(4-11) vai assumirRyan “The Roosta” Cushing(0-0) com um peso de luta de 160 libras.

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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