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2019 NEF YEAR END AWARDS "PAGTUO SA TAON" NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Disyembre 20, 2019) - New England away (Kaha) karon gipahibalo ang mga nominado alang sa ilang tinuig nga Year End Awards alang sa 2019 Fighter of the Year. Ang upat nga gipili nga mga manggugubat nga nakakuha og mga kadungganan sa 2019 mga: Si Josh "Hook On" Harvey (7-0-1) gikan sa Vision Quest Muay Thai; Himaya nga "The Fury" Watson (6-1) gikan sa Batan-ong MMA;Nate "Backpack" Boucher (6-3) gikan sa Central Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (CMBJJ); ugTom "Ang Phenom" Pagliarulo (5-1)gikan sa Burgess / Lauzon's MMA.

Himaya nga "The Fury" Watson mas aktibo kay sa bisan unsang ubang manlalaban sa NEF roster sa 2019. Gisugdan ni Watson ang iyang tuig sa pagdaug sa "NEF 37: SUBZERO "balik kaniadtong Pebrero sa paghunong niya sa WisconsinRachael Lippert (4-4) uban sa usa ka guillotine choke sa ikatulong round. Usa ka gamay sa usa ka bulan ang milabay, Ang Watson nakakuha og usa ka hiniusa nga kadaugan sa desisyonAlyssa Marini (2-2) sa usa ka pasundayag sa Massachusetts. Sa Hunyo, Si Watson ang nakadaog sa una niyang titulo sa dihang siya ang nagdesisyon kang OregonCaree Hill (5-2) alang sa NEF Flyweight Championship. Sa Septiyembre, Si Watson nahulog sa kabug-at sa una nga higayon ug naligo sa CanadaLin MacMillan (0-2) pinaagi sa una nga round TKO sa 1:23. Si Watson napilde lamang sa 2019 miabot sa mga kamot niAng Dalan sa Greenwell (10-4) sa Nobyembre sa "NEF 41: KOLSEYO SA COLLISON ”sa dihang wala siya makuha ang iyang ikaduhang titulo, nagtangtang sa usa ka pagkawala sa desisyon sa lima ka hugna nga kampeyonato sa kampeyonato. Miadto si Watson 4-1 sa 2019 ug nakuha ang NEF Flyweight Championship, nga iyang gihawiran karon.

Nate "Backpack" Boucher adunay usa ka taas nga dalan balik sa panaglalis alang sa usa ka titulo (duha ka tuig nga puno, nga tukma), apan nahimo niya ang maayo sa iyang mga katuyoan ug wala mapakyas ug nakuha ang una niyang kampeonato sa 2019. Gisugdan ni Boucher ang iyang tuig sa MMA balik kaniadtong Pebrero sa dihang gisumite niya ang bag-oDillon Henry (0-3) sa ilalum sa usa ka minuto pinaagi sa likod nga hubo (RNC) sa "NEF 37." Si Boucher mibalik sa hawla kaniadtong Hunyo sa "NEF 39: TANANG AMERIKAN ”sa dihang gikatakda siyang mag-atubang sa OhioRobert Presley (6-5) alang sa NEF Flyweight Championship, apan ang usa ka botched weight cut nga miresulta sa nawad-an sa gibug-aton sa Boucher ug ang bout nahimong usa ka dili-titulo nga kalihokan. Nahuman ni Boucher si Presley, pag-usab sa usa ka likod nga hubo, sa 1:46 sa unang round. Sa Nobyembre, Ang Boucher naghimo sa gibug-aton sa kampiyon sa 125.0 ug atubangonSteve Desjardins (5-4) alang sa NEF 125-pound nga titulo nga una niya nga nakigbisog ug nawala ang usa ka panagbulag nga desisyonJustin Witham (4-4) alang sa pagbalik sa Nobyembre 2017. Wala ibilin ni Boucher ang higayon aron mahuman kini ug nahuman niya ang Desjardins sa 1:16 sa us aka hugna sa ingon nahimong NEF Flyweight Champion. Sa 2019, Si Boucher miadto 3-0 nga adunay tulo nga first-round RNC nahuman ug nakakuha sa titulo sa NEF.

Si Josh "Hook On" Harvey wala makab-ot ang lebel sa kalihokan nga iyang gipaabut nga moadto 2019, apan nahimo gihapon niya nga makuha ang NEF nga propesyonal nga Featherweight Championship ug magpabiling dili mapilde. Nagsugod si Harvey sa iyang tuig sa atubang sa iyang mga tagahanga sa lungsod sa Bangor sa "NEF 37" sa dihang gikuha niya ang beteranoBill "Jonesi" Jones (13-12) nga adunay una nga hugna sa armlock submission-of-the-year nga kandidato. Sa kadaugan ni Jones, Si Harvey nahimo nga NEF Featherweight Champion. Si Harvey gikatakdang mobalik kaniadtong Hunyo sa "NEF 39" batok sa IndianaJordan Downey (6-4), apan usa ka dili maayo nga gibug-aton sa pagputol gipugos si Harvey nga mangayo sa medikal nga atensyon ug miyukbo sa away sa katapusan nga minuto. Sa Septyembre sa "NEF 40," ang Harvey orihinal nga nakatakdang moatubang sa iyang tigulang nga kauban sa pagbansay, Ricky Dexter (1-0), apan sa diha nga si Dexter kinahanglan nga mag-atras gikan sa bout tungod sa medikal nga mga hinungdan,Dom "Pagbalhin" Jones (2-3) mipaingon sa mubo nga pahibalo aron atubangon si Harvey. Natapos ni Harvey si Jones sa unang hugna, pagpadayon sa iyang perpekto, undefeated nga rekord sa first-round nga pagtapos. Si Harvey gikatakdang makig-away kaniadtong Nobyembre, apan ang iyang kaatbang naglapas sa iyang kontrata sa mga katapusang mga adlaw hangtod sa kalihukan ug si Harvey nahabilin nga wala ang kauban nga sayaw alang sa "NEF 41." Tanan-sa-tanan, Miadto si Harvey 2-0 sa 2019 ug nahimo nga NEF 145-pound Champion.

Tom "Ang Phenom" Pagliarulo usa ka bag-ong nawong nga nakahatag dako nga epekto sa Maine nga sinagol nga martial arts nga talan-awon sa 2019. Ang Pagliarulo naghimo sa iyang una nga panagway sa NEF sa diha nga siya nagpakita sa "NEF 38: STORMBORN ”sa nawongZac "Bato" nga si Richard (5-2-1) alang sa bakante nga NEF Featherweight Championship. Ang outwrestling sa wrestler, Pagliarulo displayed a deft takedown game against Richard in route to earning the unanimous decision victory and becoming the NEF Featherweight Champion. Pagliarulo returned to defend his title for NEF’s first stop in Orono, Maine last September at “NEF 40.” Pagliarulo faced challenger Jimmy Jackson in front of Jackson’s northern hometown crowd. In this outing, Pagliarulo, traditionally known for his wrestling, put on a tight, crisp striking display. He damaged Jackson’s face so badly with his strikes in the first round that the cage side doctor determined that Jackson couldn’t continue and the fight was waved off after one round. Kinatibuk-an, Pagliarulo went 2-0 in NEF 2019 and obtained the amateur NEF Featherweight Championship.

Fan voting to determine the winner of the 2019 NEF Year End Awards “Fighter of the Year” will officially open at 12:00sa hapon sa Biyernes, Disyembre 20, 2019 and run until 5:00pm on Thursday, Disyembre 26, 2019. Fans will determine the outcome of the contest so all are encouraged to participate to vote for their favorite fighter.

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020 sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland, Maine. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.PortTix.com.

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THE MULE TRAIN ROLLS INTO MERRILL AUDITORIUM IN PORTLAND ON FEBRUARY 8

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Disyembre 20, 2019) - New England away (Kaha) mopahigayon sa iyang sunod nga mixed-martial arts (MMA) event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020, sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland. sayo pa karon, NEF announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card.Nate “The Mule” White(4-0) makigtagboBrian Cosco (5-8) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 158 libra.

2019 could very well be termed the “Year of the Mule” in hindsight. The MAGA-hat-wearing Nate White was a perfect 4-0 this past year, finishing all four of his opponents decisively. White has become known for stepping in at the last minute to save fights. In September, on just a few days’ notice, White took a fight with Ryan Savage (0-2).  Just hours before that fight, White was tased and pepper-sprayed as part of his National Guard training. He would go on to defeat Savage that evening. Last month, White was victorious over Austin Hamilton (0-1) at “NEF 41.” During his post-fight interview, White famously uttered the phrase “(Jeffrey) Epstein didn’t kill himself” before walking away from the microphone. White represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) of Lewiston, Maine. He is a nominee for “Rookie of the Year” in NEF for 2019.

“Brian comes into this bout with a lot of fight maturity and with a lot of maturity period—the dude is literally more than double my age,” said White.  “He’s got the edge in experience, but I’ve got the good looks on my side in this one. The Mule Train doesn’t slow down for anyone—especially not for Brian Cosco. I’m sure he’s a nice guy, but he’s going to find out what hardworking, unskilled labor feels like on February 8th. God Bless the USA, and God Bless our President to reelection in 2020, the Honorable Donald J. Trump.”

Brian Cosco is a longtime veteran of the New England cage wars having begun his amateur career in 2011. Like White, he is undefeated in the NEF cage. Cosco defeated Garry Carr (2-1) by doctor stoppage last April at “NEF 38.” He returned at “NEF 41” in November to submit Clifford Redman (0-11) in the first round. Cosco’s Von Flue choke on Redman is a nominee for “Submission of the Year” in the NEF 2019 Year-End Awards. He currently represents Redline Fight Sports based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

“I’m excited to come back up to Maine and fight for NEF again where I’ll be fighting a hometown guy with an undefeated record—and that provides some extra motivation for me,” said Cosco.  “Nate’s young and has the potential to do big things in MMA, but timing is everything in the fight game and this is just a bad time to fight me. 2020 is going to be my year and it starts February 8th.”

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020, sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland, Maine. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.PortTix.com.

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58-YEAR-OLD GARRY CARR IS BACK IN ACTION AGAINST AUSTIN HAMILTON AT NEF 42

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Disyembre 19, 2019) - New England away (Kaha) mopahigayon sa iyang sunod nga mixed-martial arts (MMA) event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020, sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland. sayo pa karon, NEF announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card.Garry Carr(2-1) moatubangAustin Hamilton (0-1) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 165 libra.

Garry Carr currently holds the record for the oldest athlete to ever win a fight in the NEF cage. It is a record Carr first set at the age of 56 sa 2017, broke at age 57 sa 2019, and will attempt to break again at age 58 on February 8. Last summer, Carr defeated Clifford Redman (0-11) via first-round technical knockout at “NEF 39” in Lewiston, Maine. Carr looks to pick up his third win in the MMA cage at “NEF 42” in Portland. He currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) based in Lewiston.

“I cannot wait to get back in the NEF cage for the fourth time,” said Carr.  “This one will bring the house down or tear the roof clean off. It’s an honor to train and fight for team CMBJJ. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled – you’re going to see a lot of us on this card, including our fight team manager, Jesse “Ang Viking” Erickson. I’m looking to set another new NEF record by being the oldest man to win in the NEF cage at the age of 58. You’ve got to see this one, folks. Hit me up for tickets!”

Austin Hamilton made his cage debut at “NEF 41” last month in Portland. He lost to Carr’s CMBJJ teammate Nate “The Mule” White (4-0) by first-round technical knockout. He will now have the chance to avenge that loss when he meets Carr on February 8 in Portland.

“I’m really looking forward to getting a chance to redeem myself after the last fight,” said Hamilton. “I have nothing but respect for Garry, as so should anyone else in this game. I only hope that when I’m his age, I can still be doing this!"

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020, sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland, Maine. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.PortTix.com.

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JASON LANDRY LOOKS TO AVENGE FIRST LOSS WHEN NEF RETURNS TO PORTLAND

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Disyembre 18, 2019) - New England away (Kaha) mopahigayon sa iyang sunod nga mixed-martial arts (MMA) event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020 sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland. sayo pa karon, NEF announced the addition of an amateur welterweight bout to the card.Jason Landry(2-1) is scheduled to take onDustin Carrier(0-0) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 170 libra.

Jason Landry burst onto the NEF fight scene earlier this year making more noise than any rookie had in some time. Landry dominated and submitted a much more experienced Justin Boraczek (4-3) in Landry’s debut at “NEF 38” last spring. In his follow-up effort, Landry nearly took Dan Seigars’ (0-1) face off with a single punch knockout just seven seconds into the first round.

Landry’s momentum, Apan, would come to a screeching halt this past September when he met Mike “Boogaloo” Bezanson (4-0) in Orono, Maine. After a wild opening exchange, Bezanson would stop Landry via technical knockout within the first minute of the first round. Not one to let a loss get him down, Landry has used it as a learning experience and motivation to return to the cage in the New Year.

“Fighting has always been a passion of mine,” stated Landry. “Going into that cage where it’s just man-to-man—there’s no better adrenaline rush than that. Losing is learning and is great fuel for the fire. I can’t wait to get back out there and put on one hell of a show for the NEF fans. Expect action-packed chaos!"

Dustin Carrier will be making his amateur debut on February 8, but he his team at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) will undoubtedly have him ready for the cage. Carrier trains at the Lewiston, Maine-based gym alongside longtime NEF competitors like Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (9-8) and former amateur flyweight titleholder Dustin Veinott (5-4).

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020 sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland, Maine. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.PortTix.com.

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FULL FIGHT CARDS AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR THIS WEEKEND’S BELLATOR DOUBLEHEADER ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN

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JOSH BARNETT AND RONNY MARKES HEADLINE BELLATOR & THE USO PRESENT: SALUTE THE TROOPS SA BIYERNES, DISYEMBRE. 20



BELLATOR 236 SA SABADO, DISYEMBRE. 21 SEES ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE DEFEND HER WORLD TITLE AGAINST KATE JACKSON



LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to Neal S. Blaisdell Arena sa Honolulu, Hawaii this Friday, Dec. 20 ug Sabado, Dec. 21 is official with a stacked doubleheader featuring something for every mixed martial arts fan.



Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, Disyembre 20 sa 10 sa gabii. ET/9 p.m. CT. The entire event will also stream on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com, DAZN ug sa tibuok kalibutan sa Bellator Mobile App.



Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson - usa sa mga star-powered, year-end highlights of fight season on DAZN – will stream Saturday, Disyembre 21 live exclusively on DAZN sa 10 sa gabii. ET / 7 hapon. PT, samtang ang preliminary aksyon magaganayan sa Bellator.com, DAZN ug sa tibuok kalibutan sa Bellator Mobile App.



The main event of Friday’s card on Paramount Network will see a heavyweight headliner, featuring the Bellator debuts of former world champion Josh Barnett (35-8) ug Ronny Markes (19-7). Rounding out the stacked main card will see another Bellator debut, ingon nga Erik Perez (19-6) enters the cage to meet Hawaii’s own Toby Misech (11-7), former flyweight No. 1 contenders Alejandra Lara (8-3) ug Veta Arteaga (5-3) return to action and Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix participant Tywan Claxton (5-1) takes on the undefeated prospect out of Maili, Hawaii, Braydon Akeo (3-0). Usab, undefeated teammate of A.J. McKee Joey Davis (6-0) returns to the Bellator cage when he faces the “Big Island’s” 29-fight MMA veteran, Chris Cisneros (19-10).



The prelims for Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops will feature an appearance from undefeated Bay Area-fighter fighter Cass Bell (4-0), as well as undefeated Hawaiian prospect Ty Gwerder (4-0).



A mere 24-hours later, Bellator 236 will take place exclusively on DAZN and will be headlined by a flyweight world title bout between Honolulu’s Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) ug Inglaterra Kate Jackson (11-3-1). The co-main event is a quarterfinal matchup of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix with A.J. McKee (15-0) pagkuha sa Derek Fields (20-9.).



Dugang pa, recently signed Bellator welterweight Jason Jackson (10-4) sa Hollywood, Fla. returns to the Bellator cage on short notice to take on Kiichi Kunimoto of Osaka, Japan. Juliana Velasquez (9-0) looks to remain undefeated with Bellator when she meets Bruna Ellen (10-6) at flyweight, while local Hawaiian standouts Cheyden Leialoha(7-1) ug Nainoa Dung (3-0) go to battle against Raufeon Stots (12-1) ug Zach Zane (13-9), sa tinagsa, to complete the main card.



Bellator and the USO Present: Salute the Troops Main Card:

soberano Network & DAZN

10 sa gabii. ET/9 p.m. CT/5 p.m. HST



Heavyweight Main Event: Josh Barnett (35-8) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Toby Misech (11-7) vs. Erik Perez (19-6)

Flyweight Main Card Bout: Alejandra Lara (8-3) vs. Veta Artega (5-3)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Tywan Claxton (5-1) vs. Braydon Akeo (3-0)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Joey Davis (6-0) vs. Chris Cisneros (19-10)



Preliminary Card:

DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App

8:45 sa gabii. UG / 7:45 sa gabii. CT/3:45 sa gabii. HST



Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Cass Bell (4-0) vs. Pierre Daguzan (5-3, 1 NC)

Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Ty Gwerder (4-0) vs. Joseph Creer (6-1-1)

180-Pound Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Hunter Ewald (Pro debut) vs. Brysen Bolohao (0-1)



Bellator 236: Macfarlane vs. Jackson Main Card:

DAZN

10 sa gabii. ET/9 p.m. CT/5 p.m. HST



Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) vs. Kate Jackson (11-3-1)

Featherweight World Grand Prix quarterfinals bout: A.J. McKee (15-0) vs. Derek Fields (20-9)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Jason Jackson (10-4) vs. Kiichi Kunimoto (20-8-2, 1 NC)

Flyweight Main Card Bout: Julianna Velasquez (9-0) vs. Bruna Ellen (5-2)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Raufeon Stots (12-1) vs. Cheyden Leialoha (7-1)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Nainoa Dung (3-0) vs. Zach Zane (13-9)



Preliminary Card:

DAZN, Bellator.com & the Bellator Mobile App

8:30 sa gabii. UG / 7:30 sa gabii. CT/3:30 sa gabii. HST



Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Keoni Diggs (7-0) vs. Scotty Hao (4-2)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Kai Kamaka III (5-2) vs. Spencer Higa (7-10)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Dustin Barca (3-0) vs. Brandon Pieper (11-13)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Ben Wilhelm (3-0) vs. Keali’i Kanekoa (2-2)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Swayne Makana Lunasco (Pro debut) vs. Kaylan Gorospe (Pro debut)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Nate Yoshimura (Pro debut) vs. Chas Dunhour (0-1)



*Card subject sa kausaban



Palihug sa pagbisita sa Bellator.com alang sa dugang nga impormasyon.

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SURGING WELTERWEIGHTS WILL MEET AT NEF 42 IN PORTLAND

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Disyembre 16, 2019) - New England away (Kaha) mopahigayon sa iyang sunod nga mixed-martial arts (MMA) event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020 sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland. sayo pa karon, NEF announced the addition of an amateur welterweight fight to the card.Mike “Boogaloo” Bezanson(4-0) gikatakda sa pag-atubangGreg Ishihara(2-1) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 170 libra.

Undefeated Mike Bezanson returned to NEF this past September after more than a three-year absence from cage competition. Bezanson, known for his flashy striking style and showmanship during fights, handed Jason Landry (2-1) his first loss at “NEF 40” in Orono, Maine. It took Bezanson only 41-seconds to pick up the technical knockout victory. He went on to capture a title in New Hampshire with a fourth-round knockout just weeks later. Bezanson has finished all four of his previous opponents with his striking prowess. He represents Team Kaze based in Lancaster, New Hampshire.

“In 2020, I have to do some belt shopping—the one I currently hold is getting lonely and needs some friends,” said Bezanson.  “I’ll make sure the tickets are worth buying!”

Since losing his debut to Jordan Norman (2-1) niadtong Abril, Greg Ishihara has been on a roll, winning his last two MMA bouts in the NEF cage and a Muay Thai Kickboxing fight in Vermont. Last month, Ishihara picked up his most recent win against Dylan Williams (0-3) with a knee to the body just over a minute into the first round at “NEF 41” in Portland. Ishihara represents Recon Fitness based in Westbrook, Maine.

“NEF has always treated me well,” noted Ishihara. “It means a lot to me – to be able to compete here in Maine. The NEF staff is always professional making for a great experience. I look forward to competing inside the NEF cage in 2020. I’m excited for this upcoming fight with Mike. He’s flashy and his movement is impressive. This fight will give me the opportunity to display the full range of my skill set. I’m diligent in my preparation and I take pride in my work and performance. My goal is to hold the NEF title at 170-pounds and defend it.”

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020 sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland, Maine. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.PortTix.com.

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CALEB AUSTIN AND DILLON HENRY TO MEET IN FLYWEIGHT MATCHUP AT NEF 42

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Disyembre 13, 2019) - New England away (Kaha) mopahigayon sa iyang sunod nga mixed-martial arts (MMA) event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020 sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland. sayo pa karon, NEF announced the addition of an amateur flyweight fight to the card.Caleb “Dr. Feelgood” Austin(3-0) makigtagboDillon Henry(0-3) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 125 libra.

Undefeated Caleb Austin returned to NEF this past fall after more than two years. It took Austin just over a minute to pound out a victory over Cory Richards (0-1) at “NEF 40” in September. In November, Austin went into the second round with Ryan Fogg (0-1) before picking up another technical knockout win. With current amateur flyweight champion Nate Boucher (6-3) turning pro at “NEF 42,” Austin will be considered one of the top contenders to the vacant strap should he get past Henry.

Success in athletics is nothing new to Caleb Austin. He put together an impressive record of 208-11 wrestling for Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine and won state titles at 126 pounds his junior and senior years. The Lewiston Sun Journal named Austin the “Wrestler of the Year” in 2017. After graduation, Austin continued wrestling while attending the University of Southern Maine. He currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) of Lewiston, Maine.

“The amount of support that I’ve received since September when I made my return to the MMA cage has been humbling,” said Austin. “I’m in the gym and running every single day with February on my mind. Going 2-0 this fall season was great, but I’ve got bigger things in front of me for 2020. I will win the NEF Flyweight Championship next year and Dillon Henry is just the next obstacle in front of me on my way toward that goal. I want to win more quickly and more cleanly every time I get in the cage. It’s an honor every time I get to fight in front of the NEF fans—and I can’t wait to do it again at the Merrill Auditorium on February 8th.”

Dillon Henry comes to the cage on February 8 looking for the first win of his amateur career. Henry debuted last February against the aforementioned Nate Boucher who already had six fights under his belt at the time. This past September Henry competed against Stephen Desjardins who came into that bout as a seven-fight veteran. Henry was getting the upper hand against Desjardins until he dislocated his own shoulder throwing a punch in the first round. He currently represents First Class MMA of Brunswick, Maine.

“I was going say a lot, but life can take unexpected turns and you start fighting for new reasons,” said Henry.  “I look forward to February 8th, enough said.”

“A fighter is more than his record and Dillon Henry is a great example of that,"Miingon NEF co-tag-iya ug matchmaker Mat Peterson.  “Dillon is always taking tough fights with the goal of getting better as an amateur so that he can eventually make his mark as a pro. Caleb is his next challenge and I’m certain that Dillon will bring the fight and make this a fun one for us as fans. Caleb came in quickly made an impact over the fall season. Can he continue his undefeated streak to start off a new year and a new decade? We’ll find out February 8th.”

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020 sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland, Maine. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.PortTix.com.

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New England away ("Lisa") mao ang usa ka pagpakig-away sa mga panghitabo promosyon nga kompanya. ni NEF misyon mao ang paghimo sa labing taas nga kalidad nga mga panghitabo alang sa mga manggugubat ug mga fans nga managsama. Kaha ang executive team adunay halapad nga kasinatian sa combat sports sa pagdumala, mga panghitabo sa produksyon, media relations, marketing, legal ug advertising.

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TOP RANKED LIGHTWEIGHT RETURNS TO NEF CAGE AGAINST DECORATED ARMY RANGER

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Disyembre 12, 2019) - New England away (Kaha) mopahigayon sa iyang sunod nga mixed-martial arts (MMA) event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020 sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland. sayo pa karon, NEF announced the addition of an amateur lightweight fight to the card.Mohammad Al Kinani(7-1) kuhaon saJustin Middleton (1-0) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 155 libra.

Mohammad Al Kinani is currently the number-one-ranked lightweight amateur in all of New England MMA. He last appeared in the NEF cage in November 2018. Al Kinani holds a perfect record of 3-0 with the promotion and has finished all three opponents in the first round via technical knockout. One of the top prospects in the region, Al Kinani represents Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.

“I’m excited as always to fight in Portland,” noted Al Kinani.  “It’s different fighting in Portland. I have a lot to prove against Justin Middleton February 8th at Merrill Auditorium. Be ready to see a different animal to start up the New Year. Portland is my town – my territory.”

Justin Middleton burst onto the NEF fight scene with an upset victory over Jon Assam (1-2) last month at “NEF 41” in Portland. Middleton came into the bout as the underdog as it was both his debut against the more experienced Assam and Assam represented an established fight team while Middleton was an independent competitor. He submitted Assam via rear-naked choke in the first round. Middleton is a longtime, distinguished, and heavily-decorated Army Ranger that served the United States proudly in Iraq.

“I’m honored to have such a seasoned and accomplished opponent so early in my career,” said Middleton.  “I know that it’s going to be a challenge, and I will be training accordingly. 155 is the optimum performance weight for me, and I will be coming with everything I’ve got. I’m sure Mo and I will give the fans a war.”

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020 sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland, Maine. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.PortTix.com.

Mahitungod sa New England away

New England away ("Lisa") mao ang usa ka pagpakig-away sa mga panghitabo promosyon nga kompanya. ni NEF misyon mao ang paghimo sa labing taas nga kalidad nga mga panghitabo alang sa mga manggugubat ug mga fans nga managsama. Kaha ang executive team adunay halapad nga kasinatian sa combat sports sa pagdumala, mga panghitabo sa produksyon, media relations, marketing, legal ug advertising.

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IKATAPOS nga PRO BOUT GIPAHINUMDOM PARA SA PABLIKO 8 MMA EVENT SA PORTLAND

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Disyembre 10, 2019) - New England away (Kaha) mopahigayon sa iyang sunod nga mixed-martial arts (MMA) event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020 sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland. sayo pa karon, NEF announced the addition of a professional catchweight fight to the card.Nate "Backpack" Boucher mohimo sa iyang propesyonal nga debut batok sa“Sleepy” Norman Fox (0-1) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 130-libra.

2019 was a banner year for Boucher. He finished his amateur career with a stellar 6-3 record and captured NEF’s amateur flyweight title at “NEF 41” last month in what would be his final amateur fight. Boucher has won his last four fights in a row – all by first round rear-naked choke submission. Shortly after his title victory, Boucher engaged in a heated exchange on Facebook with Fox who challenged Boucher to enter the pro ranks to fight him. Boucher was quick to accept the challenge. He currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) of Lewiston, Maine.

“I closed out 2019 by doing exactly what I said I was going to do,” stated Boucher.  “I went 3-0 and won the New England Fights Amateur Flyweight Title. I planned on taking time off to focus on my unborn child’s arrival. Apan, Norman had quite a mouthful to say and asked for the fight. Busa, I did what fighters do and took the fight immediately. Norman is in for a long night on February 8th. I hope for his sake that he fully prepares for this. The way I see it, I was given a gift to kick off my pro career. Thank you to Cure Cannabis and the rest of my loyal sponsors and supporters for helping me get to this point in my career—I look forward to the next level with all of you.”

Norman Fox returns to the NEF cage after a four year hiatus from competition. He was last seen at “NEF 21” in February 2016 in a losing effort in his professional debut. Fox went 4-2 ingon nga usa ka amateur, finishing his opponents in all four of his wins. Fox is currently a member of First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine.

“Nate is one-dimensional,” declared Fox.  “All he can do is wrestle. If he doesn’t immediately shoot for a takedown, he will as soon as my hands touch his face. I’m dangerous everywhere. If he does get the fight to the ground, he will regret it.”

The catchweight bout joins an already star-studded lineup on the professional portion of the card. Previously announced for “NEF 42” is a five-round professional lightweight title fight between former NEF champion and World Series of Fighting veteranBruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington (17-11) and WEC and UFC veteranJosh “The Fluke” Grispi(14-5).  Another lightweight fight announced for “NEF 42” will feature two Maine fan-favorites as reigning NEF Professional Featherweight ChampionSi Josh "Hook On" Harvey(7-0-1) nagabutang sa iyang undefeated nga rekord sa linya batok saJesse “The Viking” Erickson (9-8) in a non-title encounter. And Bellator veteranDominic “Domnation” Jones (2-3) ugCarl Langston (0-4) will square off in a professional featherweight contest.

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020 sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland, Maine. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.PortTix.com.

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LFA SIGNS INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH FIGHT GLOBE

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Las Vegas, NV – LFA has signed an international distribution deal with FIGHT GLOBE to distribute its content to the international public as announced by the industry leader for independent distribution of MMA and kickboxing content. FIGHT GLOBE will distribute LFA’s content outside of the United States and Canada, allowing an international audience to experience MMA in its purest form.


“I am excited to announce the partnership between LFA and FIGHT GLOBE,” stated Ed Soares, CEO of LFA. “LFA is the world’s #1 premier developmental organization in MMA and FIGHT GLOBE is one of the world’s largest independent distributors of MMA content. This will help grow the LFA brand on a global scale, while giving our fighters worldwide visibility.”

FIGHT GLOBE is a worldwide leader for the distribution of MMA and kickboxing content with offices located in The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia. It owns, manages, and distributes television media rights with a sterling reputation among sports federations, magdadasig, and rights holders from around the world. FIGHT GLOBE represents some of the most influential combat sports events from all over the globe.

“We are very excited for this new partnership with LFA,” stated Sabine Kesseler, CEO of FIGHT GLOBE. “LFA is one of the Top MMA promoters in the United States with a great roster of professional fighters. More, their event production is always on point and we are very proud to work with them.”

Sa 2017, RFA and Legacy FC merged to form LFA, the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts. The combined forces of LFA launched the careers of over 170 mga atleta nga nakaabot sa lantawanan sa MMA pinaagi sa indig sa UFC.  Sa Mayo 2018, the promotion joined the London Trust Media Holdings group of companies. Sa Nobyembre 2019 the promotion announced a broadcast partnership with UFC FIGHT PASS®.
Palihug sa pagbisita saLFA.com for bout updates and information. LFA is on Facebook atKabilin away Alliance. LFA is also on Instagram at@LFAfighting and Twitter at@LFAfighting.

About LFA:LFA is a professional Mixed Martial Arts promotion that gives rising stars and top contenders the opportunity to prove their talent to fans and leaders in the industry. LFA was formed by the powerhouse merger between RFA and Legacy FC. LFA presents live Mixed Martial Arts events on a monthly basis around the United States to markets including Atlanta, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Base sa Las Vegas, NV,  LFA is one of the most active and respected MMA organizations in the fastest growing sport in the world.About FIGHT GLOBE:FIGHT GLOBE (FightGlobe.com), an Athletic Sports Group company, is the number one independent distributor of MMA and kickboxing content worldwide. It owns, manages and distributes television media rights and has established an exemplary track record in distributing TV and media rights for sports federations, promoters and rights holders. FIGHT GLOBE represents some of the most popular and influential combat sports events from all over the globe. Annually FIGHT GLOBE distributes over 300 live combat sports programming, ancillary fight sports content and hundreds of hours of archived content to broadcasters, in more than 150 countries across the world reaching 1 billion-plus households.About LONDON TRUST MEDIA:London Trust Media is a diversified business focused on the Internet and media industries – bringing the Internet back to its original state and bringing power back to the people. London Trust Media runs the leading no-log VPN service provider in the world Private Internet Access (PIA) as well as Kore Asian Media, Linux Journal, freenode, Snoonet, JOG, BlockExplorer, and Provocateur. Please visit their website atlondontrustmedia.com alang sa dugang nga impormasyon.