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Tau & Photos For Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull

Tej zaum 13, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

**FULL EVENT PHOTOS HERE**

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

**Patricio “Pitbull”** (28-4) yeej **Michael Chandler** (19-4) ntawm KO (punches) ntawm 1:01 ntawm puag ncig ib

**Douglas Lima** (31-7) yeej **Michael "lom" Nplooj ntawv** (14-1) ntawm KO (punches) ntawm :35 ntawm round ob

**A.J. McKee** (14-0) yeej **Pat Curran** (23-8) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

**Jake Hager** (2-0) vs. **T.J. Jones** (1-1) cuav (head and arm choke) ntawm 2:36 ntawm puag ncig ib

**Tywan Claxton** (5-0) yeej **James Bennett** (4-2) ntawm TKO (punches) ntawm 2:09 ntawm puag ncig peb

**Preliminary Card:**

**Cris Lencioni** (5-2) yeej **Adil Benjilany** (5-2, 1 NC) ntawm cuav (daim duab peb sab caj pas) ntawm 4:55 ntawm puag ncig ib

**Chris Gonzalez** (2-0) yeej **Charlie Radtke** (2-2) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-28 x 3)

**Rob Fenicle** (2-0) yeej **Bryan Bautista** (1-1) ntawm cuav (luj nuv) ntawm 1:42 ntawm puag ncig ib

**Amartuvshin Khuukhenkhuu** (10-4) yeej **Adas Ward** (18-12) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (29-28 x 3)

**Christian Rodriguez** (1-0) yeej **Jose Leon** (0-1) ntawm cuav (armbar) ntawm 4:39 ntawm puag ncig ib

**Robert Morrow** (29-24-1) yeej **James Bochnovic** (9-4) ntawm KO (punches) ntawm 1:18 ntawm puag ncig ib

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

**Jesse Bazzi** (10-6) yeej **Joey Diehl** (12-10) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27 x 3)

**Josh Streacker** (6-2) yeej **Scott Writz** (2-1) ntawm KO (punch) ntawm 3:33 ntawm round ob

**Bellator MMA**

Bellator is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing promotion featuring many of the best athletes in the world. Nyob rau hauv cov kev coj ntawm qub tub rog sib ntaus pab txhawb 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. Nyob rau hauv lub tebchaws 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, nyob kev tshwm sim orchestration, fighter txoj kev loj hlob / kev sib raug zoo, venue ceev, sponsorship creation / kev loj hlob, thoob ntiaj teb daim ntawv tso cai, marketing, advertising, tshaj tawm thiab commission kev sib raug zoo. Bellator is based in Hollywood, California. and owned by entertainment giant Viacom, lub tsev mus rau lub ntiaj teb premier lom zem hom uas txuas nrog audiences los ntawm yuam cov ntsiab lus nyob rau hauv TV, tsab ntawv tsa suab duab, hauv internet thiab 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, Lub teb chaws yelemees, Austria, Switzerland, Ltalis, Spain, Nyiv, 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, ntsiav tshuaj, 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 Tub 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.

559 fights, Pib xyaum ua MMA, Grappling, mixed martial arts, MMA

McCottrell and Gomez battle for featherweight supremacy at 559 fights

Tej zaum 7, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

SELMA, California. – 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) nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm 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.”

Nyob rau hauv lub co-ntsiab kev tshwm sim, 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.

Nyob rau hauv tag nrho cov 17 bouts will be contested, including three grappling super fights. “This is a loaded fight card, nrog 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.”

Tsis tas li ntawd, 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”

Nyob rau hauv lwm yam 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, Tshiab England Fights

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

Tej zaum 2, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

Portland, Maine (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 28, 2019) - Tshiab 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 seriesGame 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.

Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, 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:

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

Pib xyaum ua

Kam Arnold def. Henry Clark ntawm KO, puag ncig 1
Taylor Thompson def. Andrea Howland via submission, puag ncig 1
Duncan Smith def. Jon Tefft via unanimous decision
Tom Pagliarulo def. Zac Richard via unanimous decision
Arii Fernandez def. Ryan Savage via submission, puag ncig 1
Titus Pannell def. Justin Philbrook via TKO, puag ncig 2
Brian Cosco def. Garry Carr via TKO, puag ncig 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, puag ncig 1
Jordan Norman def. Greg Ishihara via TKO, puag ncig 2
Nate White def. Clifford Redman via tapout to strikes, puag ncig 1
Schuyler Vallaincourt def. Dillon Henry via ref stoppage, puag ncig 2
Adina Beaudry def. Traci Baldwin via TKO, puag ncig 2

NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN,” will take place on Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 22, 2019 nyob rau ntawm lub Androscoggin Bank Colisee nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com.

Bellator, DAZN, mixed martial arts, MMA

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

Plaub Hlis Ntuj 28, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

**Complete Fight Night Photos**

**Main Card:**

**Rory MacDonald** (20-5-1) thiab **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) yeej **Veta Arteaga** (5-3) ntawm TKO (tus kws kho mob stoppage) ntawm 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title

**Benson Henderson** (27-8) yeej **Adas Piccolot** (11-3) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

**Phil Davis** (20-5, 1 NC) yeej **Liam McGeary** (13-4) ntawm TKO (ntaus) ntawm 4:11 ntawm puag ncig peb

**Gaston Bolanos** (5-1) yeej **Nathan Stolen** (8-5) ntawm KO (punch) ntawm 2:21 ntawm puag ncig ib

**Preliminary Card:**

**Aviv Gozali** (2-0) yeej **Travis Crain** (0-1) ntawm cuav (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm 2:15 ntawm puag ncig ib

**Brandon Faumui** (5-3) yeej **Chris Avila** (6-8) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

**Matt Perez** (5-2) yeej **Justin Tenedora** (2-2) ntawm KO (punches) ntawm 4:52 ntawm puag ncig ib

**Cass Bell** (3-0) yeej **Peter Ishiguro** (1-1) ntawm KO (punches) 2:59 ntawm round ob

**Chuck Campbell** (2-0) yeej **Bruno Casillas** (0-1) ntawm KO (hauv caug) ntawm 1:45 ntawm puag ncig ib

**Hyder Amil** (3-0) yeej **Paradise Vaovasa** (6-4, 1 NC) ntawm cuav (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm 2:34 ntawm puag ncig ib

**Josh San Diego** (9-4) yeej **Brandon Laroco** (5-2) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

**Jordan Williams** (8-2, 1 NC) yeej **Diego Herzog** (4-3-1) via TKO at 1:21 ntawm puag ncig peb

**Abraham Vaesau** (5-2, 1 NC) yeej **Justin Roswell** (3-3, 1 NC) via TKO at 1:59 ntawm puag ncig ib

**Chris Inocencio** (1-1) yeej **Boris Novachkov** (0-1) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

**Thomas Ponce de Leon** (3-0) yeej **Jamario Mulder** (2-4) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

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

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

Thov mus saib Bellator.com yog xav paub ntxiv.

Bellator, DAZN, mixed martial arts, MMA

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

Plaub Hlis Ntuj 24, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

**San Jose, California.** - Tag nrho cov 18 bouts for the highly anticipated *Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch* kev tshwm sim, streamed exclusively on DAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 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, ntawm 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, thaum ua ntej kev txiav txim yuav kwj rau Bellator.com thiab thooj plawv nyob rau hauv 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, raws li **Benson Henderson** (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s own **Adas Piccolot** (11-2) ntawm khaub-ncaws nyias, thaum lub sij hawm **Phil Davis**(19-5, 1 NC) will run it back with **Liam McGeary** (13-3) nyob rau hauv lub teeb heavyweight txiav txim. Tsis tas li ntawd, 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).

*Sau kom tiav 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. **Adas Piccolot** (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

Thov mus saib Bellator.com yog xav paub ntxiv.

mixed martial arts, MMA, Tshiab England Fights

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

Plaub Hlis Ntuj 23, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

Tam sim TSO TAWM: Portland, Maine (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 22, 2019) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) kev tshwm sim, “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,'” hais tias NEF co-tswv tsev thiab 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 tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” will take place this Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets to the event are officially sold-out.

Hais txog Tshiab England Fights

Tshiab England Fights ("NEF") yog ib tug sib ntaus txheej xwm promotions lub tuam txhab. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. NEF lub thawj pab neeg no muaj nws kim heev kev nyob rau hauv nqe ntaus rog kev ua si tswj, txheej xwm ntau lawm, xov xwm kev sib raug zoo, marketing, kev cai lij choj thiab advertising.

Combate Americas, mixed martial arts, MMA

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

Plaub Hlis Ntuj 6, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

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, PLAUB HLI 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, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 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.

mixed martial arts, MMA, Tshiab England Fights

OLDEST ATHLETE TO EVER WIN IN PROMOTION’S CAGE TO RETURN AT NEF 38

Lub peb hlis ntuj 30, 2019 FNU47 Cia ib saib

Tam sim TSO TAWM: Portland, Maine (Lub peb hlis ntuj 28, 2019) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) kev tshwm sim, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland. Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card. Garry Carr (1-0) will return to the cage to take on Brian Cosco (3-7) at a fight weight of 158-pounds.

Garry Carr made his debut in the NEF cage at “NEF 31” in the fall of 2017. That night, he submitted David Hart in the first round to pick up the win. In doing so, Carr became the oldest athlete ever to emerge victorious in the NEF cage at the age of 56. He will look to break his own record on April 27 thaum, nyob rau ntawm lub hnub nyoog ntawm 57, he returns for his sophomore effort. Carr is a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) based out of Lewiston, Maine.

“Very proud to announce my return to the NEF cage on April 27th at Aura in Portland’s Old Port district,” said Carr. “It’s been over a year since my MMA debut and I have great memories there. I will be fighting out of team Central Maine BJJ who have prepared me for this match. I’m looking to show the skills I have learned to the crowd and hope that they will cheer me on to victory. Let’s fill the house and make it a night to remember.”

Brian Cosco may be a newcomer to the NEF cage, but he is a longtime veteran of the New England MMA scene. The Revere, Massachusetts native has competed on the regional circuit since 2011 and has ten previous cage appearances to his credit. He will look to get back on the winning track after a loss last summer on a fight card in New Hampshire. Cosco currently represents Sityodtong and Brazil 021 of Somerville and Medford, Massachusetts respectively.

“I’m excited to come up to Maine and fight for NEF,” exclaimed Cosco. “I’m feeling good. I’m not injured going into a fight for the first time in a while. I plan on going in there and getting the finish. I want to win convincingly so the NEF fans will want to see me back in there. I’m going to give the fans their money’s worth. I can’t wait for that cage door to shut!”

NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” will take place on Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.AuraMaine.com.