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IT WILL BE VICTORY OR VALHALLA (AND MAYBE A NEW TATTOO) AT NEF 32

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Lewiston, Maine (December 5, 2017) – No, you have not been transported back to the 9th century. There will be no longboats, no battleaxes, and no shield maidens present on February 3rd in Lewiston. Síbẹ, the Androscoggin River is very likely to run red with blood that evening. A Viking and a Berserker will wage war in Central Maine when New England Fights (NEF) returns to Lewiston with the fight promotion’s next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 32: Super Saturday.” Wrestling and jiu-jitsu, rather than swords and Thor’s hammer, will be the weapons of choice as Jesse “Awọn Viking” Erickson (8-7) oju Mike “The mustache” Hansen (5-8) of Berserkers MMA in a featured professional welterweight bout.

The fight will be Erickson’s twentieth in the NEF cage, a record number for any one fighter in the promotion, but it will be a year since his last NEF appearance. He lost to Jon Lemke (7-8) in the semi-finals of the NEF Lightweight Title tournament last February at the Colisee. Erickson, an instructor with Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ), and a homegrown talent of Lewiston-Auburn, will be looking for a triumphant return after a recent loss in Canada.

“It will be a year since I’ve fought in Lewiston,” said Erickson. “The NEF cage is like home to me. I’m really looking forward to hearing my friends, ebi, and CMBJJ team as I enter the cage. But once the door shuts, all I hear is my corner and all I’m focused on is dismantling the man across from me. Odin’s Son is here to slay the great wolf. This is Ragnarok. Victory or Valhalla.”

Like his opponent, Mike Hansen is also in search of a much-needed win. Hansen lost all four of his fights in 2017, including back-to-back defeats this fall in Western Massachusetts. His last win came at “NEF 25” ni 2016 when Hansen, a former state champion wrestler for Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine, scored an impressive first-round submission of Matt Andrikut (2-1), defending the honor of Maine wrestling against the New York mat native.

“I’m super excited for this fight,” exclaimed Hansen of the upcoming meeting with Erickson. “It’s a great matchup for Maine MMA. Our schools are close to each other and we have competed against each other many times. It’s finally time for the coaches to get down and boogie. My pick for this fight is the fans for sure. Fans will not be upset.”

Hansen challenged Erickson to add a stipulation to the bout when they announced the fight publicly at “NEF 31” in Portland last month. Hansen would like the loser to receive a tattoo with the design chosen by the winner.

“I have nothing but respect for Jesse Erickson, but so still want our sponsor C+C O’Leary Tattoo in Lewiston to do his tattoo I pick for him when he loses. Mo ti yio, ‘finish him,’ ati ‘if he dies, he dies.‘ Time to start making your sacrifices Jesse, you will need the gods in your favor on February 3rd, because when war time comes the blood will flow.”

NEF ká tókàn adalu-ologun-ona iṣẹlẹ, “NEF 32: Super Saturday,” yoo ri awọn ile-ṣe awọn oniwe-pada si awọn Androscoggin Bank Colisee ni Lewiston, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Kínní 3, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.TheColisee.com.

FITETV, adalu ti ologun ona, MMA

PRIMUS Fighting Championship on FITE

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Niu Yoki, NY (December 5th, 2017) – FITE TV announces the debut of PRIMUS Fighting Championship December 9th 2017. Awọn iṣẹlẹ, which will be the inaugural event for PRIMUS FC, features a number of UFC veterans as well as some of the hottest young talent in MMA. The event streams live and globally on PPV for $16.99 on the FITE app and online at https://www.fite.tv/watch/primus-fc-rakim-cleveland-vs-houston-alexander/2m2kg/
Headlining the event will be UFC veteran Houston “The Assassin” Alexander as he looks for vengeance against Rakim “The Boogeyman” Cleveland who handed Alexander a TKO loss early this year. The light heavyweight matchup is sure to produce fireworks both fighters have high TKO/KO finishing rates. Midwest fighting pride will also be on the line as both fighters hail from and have made their careers on the Midwest MMA scene.
In the co-main event one of the hottest heavyweight prospects in MMA and recent winner of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender series, Shelton “The Gravedigger” Graves, faces off against Jason Walraven who will be hungry and looking to prove himself after a TKO loss to one of the toughest heavyweights in MMA, Tony “Kyrptonite” Lopez earlier this year.
A pair of former Ultimate Fighter contestants are also featured on the card in Rob “The Saint” Emerson and Jamie Yager. Emerson, a contestant of The Ultimate Fighter season five, faces David “The King” Sachs in a battle of experienced grapplers who are no strangers to submissions. Yager, a standout in The Ultimate Fighter season 11 and Kings MMA product, brings his explosive style of striking and a two fight winning streak into the cage against the Canadian Tyler “TNT” Jackson who makes his way back to the cage after a three year break from the sport.
Also on the card is Oklahoma product Cortez “The Crazy Cowboy” Coleman who is now training out of Factory X under Muay Thai coah Mark Montoya in Denver Colorado and is looking to get back on track against the surging Christiano “Urso” Frohlich who rides a four fight win streak into a matchup that promises to be a standup battle.
Adding to the lineup of MMA talent will be former Ultimate Fighter season 2 winner and UFC lightweight title contender Joe “Daddy” Stevenson who will be providing commentary on the night’s action. Fans will also be treated to a National Anthem performance by Miss Oklahoma Alex Smith! Catch the action live December 9th at 7PM ET/4PM PT on FITE TV PPV.
About FITE
FITE brings premium combat sports programming to MMA, Boxing and Pro Wrestling fans to watch live on every screen – computer, tabulẹti, phone and TV.The FITE mobile app works with any Wi-Fi connected TV around the world as well as streaming devices such as Chromecast, Odun, Xbox, Apple TV and more. The app can be downloaded for free at iTunes Appstore tabi Google Play. Osu to koja, FITE launched its Android TV app expanding its content offering and making live television accessible with just a click to Android TV users globally.
FITE is a product of Flipps Media Inc, the digital entertainment company which allows users to cast video to connected TVs requiring no setup and no additional software.
Fun alaye diẹ ẹ sii: www.fite.tv
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Titan Fighting Championships finds a new home in time for Titan FC:47 on December 15, 2017

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December 1, 2017 - Titan Fighting Championships (Titan FC) will have their akọkọ Mixed Martial Arts event, Titan FC 47, lori December 15, 2017 in their new ile, Xtreme Action Park ni Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The event will feature 10 Professional fights with its main event being for the Featherweight Title.

1. Sodiq Yusuff Vs Luis Gomez, Featherweight Title Match


2. Gustavo Balart VS Bruno Korea Mesquita, Flynieight


3. Michel Batista VS Edison Lopes, Heavyweight


4. Demarques Jackson VS Beibit Nazarov, Lightweight


5. Michael Cora VS Rico Farrington, Welterweight


6. Fred Moncaio Vs , Marcos Lloreda, Welterweight


7. Steve Mowry Vs Frank Tate, Heavyweight


8. Mike Lombardo VS TBD, Middleweight


9. Alberto Blas VS Jean Colon, Bantamweight

10. Thais Nega VS Hannah Cifer, WMMA Strawweight

Bi always, Titan FC 47, will be available for live streaming via UFC Fight Pass.

Titan’s COO, Lex McMahon:

"I believe that we have certainly found a home with our move to Xtreme Action Park. We are excited about showing off our new venue with such an action-packed card, and look forward to more fan and fighter focused events to consistently take place jakejado 2018."

Bellator, adalu ti ologun ona, MMA, Spike TV

ATI si tun! JULIA BUDD RETAINS WOMEN’S FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD TITLE WITH A SPLIT DECISION VICTORY AT BELLATOR 189

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Complete Bellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2 Akọkọ Kaadi esi:

Julia Budd (11-2) ṣẹgun Arlene Blencowe (10-7) nipasẹ pipin ipinnu (46-49, 48-47, 49-46)

Awọn fọto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sch58s8ehmtwnjr/AAAx69mIvHYsMWb1iukNObqea?dl=0

Rafael Lovato Jr. (7-0) ṣẹgun Chris Honeycutt (10-2, 1 NC) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Awọn fọto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tcr1yg7q1e190fc/AAA7RYTKz1PLenoBmmjKaluTa?dl=0

Chidi Njokuani (18-5, 1 NC) ṣẹgun Hisaki Kato (8-3) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Awọn fọto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xbk2nyzieavcgcm/AADm9fwL3c9TniJiK-gb-u4oa?dl=0

 

David Rickels (19-4, 2 NC) ṣẹgun Adam Piccolot (9-2) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Awọn fọto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jz0hx1wjmz82s11/AAB-PokM2z8vn211Lmv9WojZa?dl=0

 

Alakoko Kaadi esi:

Sam Sicilia (16-8) ṣẹgun Marcos Galvao (18-9-1) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Gaston Bolanos (2-1) ṣẹgun Rick Gutierrez (0-2) via knockout at 1:13 ti yika kan

Mandel Nallo (6-0) ṣẹgun Alec Williams (6-2) via TKO at 0:18 ti yika kan

Juliana Velasquez (6-0) ṣẹgun Na Liang (6-2) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (arm bar) ni 0:32 ti yika meji

Cris Williams (3-0) ṣẹgun Thomas Lopez (1-3) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (triangle) ni 1:39 ti yika kan

Stephanie Geltmacher (2-0) ṣẹgun Ky Bennett (0-1) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (30-25, 30-25, 30-27)

Brian Grinnell (9-7) ṣẹgun Kemmyelle Haley (7-6) via submission at 0:39 ti yika kan

Brandon Phillips (7-3) ṣẹgun Jordan Howard (10-4) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Andrew Parker (7-2) ṣẹgun Frank Patterson (4-5) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (triangle) ni 3:03 ti yika kan

 

LFA, adalu ti ologun ona, MMA

LFA RETURNS TO DALLAS NEXT WEEK WITH NEW MAIN EVENT LFA 28 – JACKSON vs. LUNA

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Akọkọ ìṣẹlẹ:
“THE LEECH”
DAMON JACKSON
la.
LUIS LUNA
LIGHTWEIGHT REMATCH
Àjọ-akọkọ iṣẹlẹ:
“TRAIL BLAZER”
KEVIN HOLLAND
la.
“MOOSE”
CHRIS BACHMEIER
MIDDLEWEIGHT showdown
Jimo, DECEMBER 8th LIVE on AXS TV
THE BOMB FACTORY in DALLAS, Texas
Tickets are on sale NOW through TheBombFactory.com
Houston, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion has a new main event at LFA 28, which takes place next week at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas.

LFA 28 will feature a new main event when UFC vet Damon “The Leech” Jackson battles longtime rival and fellow Legacy FC alum Luis Luna in a lightweight rematch. The change came when original headliner Evan Cutts suffered an injury in training. Undefeated prospect Jaleel Willis was set to face Cutts, but will now have his LFA debut at a future date. LFA 28 – Jackson la. Luna takes place this Friday, December 8th at The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas. Gbogbo Akọkọ kaadi yoo wa ni ifiwe televised ati orilẹ-ede lori AXS TV ni 9 p.m. ATI / 6 p.m. PT.
“Damon Jackson is a UFC vet and former Legacy champion that is coming off an impressive submission win at LFA 16,” So Soares. “He will face his longtime rival Luis Luna, who has been wanting a rematch with Jackson for over four and a half years. LFA started at The Bomb Factory in Dallas in January and returned in July. We will continue our exciting history in Big D next week at LFA 28.”
Tickets for LFA 28 – Jackson la. Luna are available for purchase NOW at TheBombFactory.com.
Jackson (12-2-1) comes into this fight looking to remind people that history has a way of repeating itself in the world of combat sports. Ni April 2013, Jackson faced Luna (14-6) in his fifth professional fight. The bout was Luna’s eleventh as a professional fighter. Jackson won the bout via armbar, but not without a bit of controversy.
The fight was back and forth until Jackson landed an illegal knee to a downed opponent in Round 1. The referee stopped the action and re-centered the fighters, but Luna was angry. When Jackson put his hand out to touch gloves, Luna ignored the gesture and threw a left hook and a flurry of punches that dropped Jackson. The NAIA All-American, Jackson, used his elite wrestling skills to survive the round.
In Round 2, both fighters came out firing. Luna gained top position off a trip that he utilized during the early striking exchange. Jackson, who is a master scrambler and appropriately nicknamed “The Leech”, quickly got back to his feet and landed a double-leg takedown. He then advanced seamlessly into a full mount. After raining down some ground and pound, Luna turned and Jackson moved with him, while transitioning into a fight-ending belly down armbar at the 1:15 mark of Round 2.
Jackson got the win that night, but Luna feels that the fight is not finished. While Jackson went on to gain fame fighting for Legacy FC, UFC, and LFA, Luna also elevated his profile by fighting in Legacy FC and is widely considered one of the top lightweights in the state of Texas. While Jackson is looking to have history repeat itself, Luna is aiming to prove another old adage. That would be the one that says lightning never strikes twice in the same place. Therein, as the Bard would tell us, lies the rub. The LFA 28 headliner will settle this bad blood rivalry, while also determining which maxim expresses the most truth.
Akọkọ Kaadi (Televised on AXS TV at 9 p.m. ATI / 6 p.m. PT):
Akọkọ ti oyan | Lightweight ija (155 lb)
– Damon Jackson (12-2-1) la. Luis Luna (14-6)
Middleweight ija (185 lb)
– Kevin Holland (10-3) la. Chris Bachmeier (10-1)
Light-Heavyweight Bout (205 lb)
– Alonzo Menifield (4-0) la. Otavio Lacerda (9-4)
Bantamweight ija (135 lb)
– Miles Johns (5-0) la. Caio Machado (10-4)
Featherweight ija (145 lb)
– Steven Peterson (15-6) la. Dustin Winter (6-4)
Welterweight ija (170 lb)
– Melvin Jordan (5-2) la. Nikolay Veretennikov (4-3)
Welterweight ija (170 lb)
– Ramiz Brahimaj (4-0) la. Ben Simons (2-1)
Ni September 2016, Legacy FC and RFA officials announced that they would be merging to form the premier developmental organization in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) starting in January 2017. Legacy FC and RFA have launched the careers of over 150 athletes that have reached the pinnacle of MMA by competing in the UFC.
LFA 28 will be the third LFA event to take place in the City of Dallas. It will also be the seventh time that the LFA has traveled to “The Lone Star State” of Texas. Further information about LFA 28 ni yoo kede laipe. The entire main card of LFA 28 yoo wa ni televised ifiwe ati ki o orilẹ-ede on AXS TV ni 9 p.m. ATI / 6 p.m. PT.
Jọwọ ṣàbẹwò LFAfighting.com fun ija imudojuiwọn ati alaye. LFA is on Facebook at Legacy Fighting Alliance. LFA is also on Instagram at @LFAfighting ati Twitter ni @LFAfighting.
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LEAR VACATES AMATEUR TITLE TO TURN PRO AGAINST JONES AT NEF 32

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Lewiston, Maine (December 1, 2017) - New England njà (NEF) returns to Lewiston on Saturday, Kínní 3, 2018 pẹlu awọn ija igbega ká tókàn adalu-ologun-ona iṣẹlẹ, “NEF 32: Super Saturday.” Sẹyìn loni, NEF announced the addition of a professional bantamweight bout to the card. Fred Lear (0-0) yoo gba lori Dom “Domnation” Jones (1-1) ni a ija àdánù ti 135-poun.

The bout will be Lear’s debut in the professional ranks after a successful amateur career that saw him amass a 6-2 gba. He is riding a three-fight win streak into the showdown with Jones. Lear’s last appearance in the NEF cage saw him capture the amateur bantamweight title with a second-round technical knockout over Jones’ teammate Walt Shea (2-1) last summer. He will now vacate that championship upon turning professional. Lear is a member of Young’s MMA of Bangor, Maine. He has competed regularly in the amateur ranks for more than four years.

“My opponent is big, lagbara, and dangerous,” said Lear. “Styles are what make big fights, and the fans will be in for another barn burner here. I have dreamt of this opportunity and will work hard to ensure that it is not squandered.”

Dom Jones, a member of First Class MMA of Brunswick, Maine, made his NEF debut last spring as a professional after going 5-1 as an amateur in his native state of Florida. He dominated Tollison Lewis (1-6) that night, pounding out a technical knockout victory late in the first round. Jones returned to the NEF cage weeks later and suffered his first pro loss to Matt Denning (5-7). Not one to give up on his goals, Jones is using that loss as motivation to better himself in training.

“I’m glad to be back in NEF,” said Jones when reached for comment. “I missed the cage and the NEF fans! I’m excited for my upcoming fight against Fred. Last time I was in the cage, the fight didn’t turn out my way. I used that as a motivation to be better. I jumped right back in the gym and went 110%. I’m excited to be back at 135 and challenge myself. Fred is a great match up. He is great fighter with a future in the sport. I’m excited to see our wrestling skills compete. It’s going to be a fun and explosive fight and something the fans want to see. February 3rd is going to be fireworks!”

NEF ká tókàn adalu-ologun-ona iṣẹlẹ, “NEF 32: Super Saturday,” yoo ri awọn ile-ṣe awọn oniwe-pada si awọn Androscoggin Bank Colisee ni Lewiston, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Kínní 3, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online atwww.TheColisee.com.

Nipa New England njà

New England njà ("NEF") ni a ija iṣẹlẹ ni igbega ile. NEF ká ise ni lati ṣẹda awọn ga didara isele fun Maine ká onija ati awọn onijakidijagan bakanna. NEF ká executive egbe ni o ni sanlalu iriri ni ija ogun idaraya isakoso, isele gbóògì, media ajosepo, tita, ofin ati ipolongo.

Combate Amerika, adalu ti ologun ona, MMA, obirin MMA

Combate 19 Weigh-In Results, Photos and Video

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Kyra Batara (osi) and Paulina Granados (otun) faced off on stage after each weighed in one day before their much-anticipated main event showdown at “TS-1 Promotions Presents: Combate 19 (Queen Warriors)” live on Telemundo from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, Oṣu kejila. 1.

OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR
“TS-1 PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: COMBATE 19 (QUEEN WARRIORS)”

San Antonio, TX – November 30, 2017 –The fighters stepped on the scale and faced off with each other on Thursday, Oṣu kọkanla. 30, one day before the “TS-1 Promotions Presents: Combate 19 (Queen Warriors)" Adalu ologun Arts (MMA) extravaganza, headlined by the much-anticipated women’s atomweight (105 poun) showdown between rivals Kyra "Mogwai" Batara (6-4) ati Paulina “Firefox” Granados (4-2), live on Telemundo at 12 a.m. ATI/11 p.m. CT on Friday, Oṣu kejila. 1 from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas.

After Batara of Las Vegas, Nev. missed weight by one pound (107.4 poun) after the contracted, one-pound allowance was considered, an agreement was made between her and Granados (4-2), who weighed in at 105.5 poun, to proceed with the bout as planned.

Co-main event fighters Andres “The Bullet” Quintana (12-2) ti Albuquerque, N.M. ati Rey "The Warrior" Trujillo (21-19) ti Houston, Texas tipped the scales at 145 poun ati 145.9 poun, respectively for their featherweight (145 poun) matchup.

Undefeated Daniel Rodriguez (4-0) ti Los Angeles, Calif. and fellow knockout artistVictor “Kelevra” Reyna (9-3) ti Dallas, Texas clocked in at 171.1 poun ati 170 pounds for their welterweight (170 poun) scrap that will serve as the opening bout on the live Telemundo broadcast.

Prior to the live Telemundo broadcast, the seven-bout preliminary card will stream live on TelemundoDeportes.com, the Telemundo Deportes En Vivo App and Facebook LIVE, bẹrẹ ni (9 p.m. ATI/8 p.m. CT).

Owole lati $30, tickets for “TS-1 Promotions Presents: Combate 19 (Queen Warriors)"Ni o wa lori tita ni Ticketmaster.com.

Doors at Freeman Coliseum open at 7 p.m. CT. The first preliminary bout begins at 8 p.m.


(Pictured above): Rey “The Warrior” Trujillo (osi) and Andres “The Bullet” Quintana (otun) will square off in the ‘Combate 19’ àjọ-akọkọ iṣẹlẹ, live on Telemundo ọla, Friday, Oṣu kejila. 1.

COMPLETE WEIGH-IN RESULTS FOR
“TS-1 PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: COMBATE 19 (QUEEN WARRIORS)"

MAIN FIGHT CARD (LIVE ON TELEMUNDO AT 12 A.M. ATI/11 P.M. CT):

Atomweight (105 poun) Akọkọ ti oyan: Kyra Batara (107.4 poun) vs Paulina Granados (105.5 poun)

Featherweight (145 poun) Àjọ-Main ti oyan: Andres Quintana (146 poun) vs Rey Trujillo (146.4 poun)

Welterweight (170 poun) Featured Bout: Daniel Rodriguez (171.1 poun) vs Victor Reyna (170 poun)

PRELIMINARY FIGHT CARD
(LIVE ON TELEMUNDODEPORTES.COM, TELEMUNDO DEPORTES EN VIVO APP AND FACEBOOK LIVE):

Catchweight (140 poun): Ray Rodriguez (139.1 poun) vs Michael Rodriguez (143.7 poun)

Atomweight (105 poun): Vanesa Rico (105.1 poun) vs Brenda Enriquez (106.1 poun)

Bantamweight (135 poun): David Jesus Fuentes (135 poun) vs Joel Scott (135.1 poun)

Flyweight (125 poun): Heinrich Wassmer (125.4 poun) vs Juan Deantes (123.8 poun)

Catchweight (140 poun): Javier Obregon (139.5 poun) vs Jose Ceja (138.9 poun)

Flyweight (125 poun): David Miramontes (125.6 poun) vs Federico David Olivera (123.8 poun)

Lightweight (155 poun): Fernando Rodriguez (153.1 poun) vs Jesse Almaraz (154.2 poun)
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NIPA COMBATE Amerika

Combate Americas is the premier Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise, rapidly becoming the number two sport, after soccer, for Spanish speaking sports fans worldwide. The Combate Amerika idibo ni otito TV siseto, ifiwe iṣẹlẹ ati awọn mobile siseto. Awọn ile-ile CEO, Campbell McLaren, ti wa ni universally mọ bi awọn àjọ-oludasile / àjọ-Eleda ti awọn Gbẹhin Ija asiwaju (UFC). New York irohin ṣàpèjúwe McLaren bi “awọn tita oloye sile awọn UFC” ati Yahoo! Sports kede wipe o “mo diẹ ẹ sii nipa awọn idaraya ju o kan nipa ẹnikẹni ninu o loni.” Pẹlu ohun mura ọja ati bulu-ni ërún a nini ati isakoso egbe, Combate Amerika ti wa ni poised lati ya titun ilẹ ki o si mu nipa a titun akoko ni aye asiwaju ipele MMA idije.
adalu ti ologun ona, MMA, New England njà

2017 ROOKIE STANDOUTS WILL BATTLE IN FIRST NEF EVENT OF NEW YEAR

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FUN lẹsẹkẹsẹ Tu: Lewiston, Maine (Kọkànlá Oṣù 30, 2017) - New England njà (NEF) returns to Lewiston onSaturday, Kínní 3, 2018 pẹlu awọn ija igbega ká tókàn adalu-ologun-ona iṣẹlẹ, “NEF 32: Super Saturday.” Sẹyìn loni, NEF announced the addition of an amateur middleweight bout to the card. Josh Jones (2-2) ti wa ni se eto lati pade Mark Gardner (1-0) ni a ija àdánù ti 185-poun.

Josh Jones’ rise to the top of the NEF middleweight division in 2017 was nothing short of meteoric. A former basketball star at Erskine Academy in South China, Maine and draftee of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Developmental League, Jones has honed his craft in the martial arts at First Class MMA of Brunswick. It took him a mere 24-seconds combined to knock out his first two opponents this past year. Jones’ four-second knockout of Anthony Spires (0-3) went viral worldwide and was featured on major websites like Bleacher Report. After back-to-back losses to finish the year, Jones is looking to rebound with a win to open 2018.

“I am very honored and blessed to have the opportunity to compete against Mark,” said Jones. “Mark has shown to be an awesome competitor. I look forward to the challenge on February 3rd. As an MMA fighter and competitor, it is always a privilege to step into the cage and perform under the lights for New England Fights.”

Mark Gardner made his debut in the NEF cage earlier this month in Portland. Gardner faced another up-and-coming middleweight in the form of Carlton Charles (1-1). Last summer, it was Charles who handed Josh Jones his first loss. Gardner impressed many in attendance with his gutsy performance against Charles. He had an answer for everything Charles threw at him early in the fight, dispatching Charles in the second round by technical knockout. For those who have followed Maine combat sports for some time, Gardner’s toughness comes as no surprise. His gritty, workmanlike style has been the hallmark of his team, the Academy of MMA in Portland, for many years.

“I’m excited to get back in the cage for my next fight,” declared Gardner. “I learned a lot from my first fight and have been working on my technique. I can’t say much about my opponent, I don’t really know anything about him – I just fight who my coach tells me to fight.”

NEF ká tókàn adalu-ologun-ona iṣẹlẹ, “NEF 32: Super Saturday,” yoo ri awọn ile-ṣe awọn oniwe-pada si awọn Androscoggin Bank Colisee ni Lewiston, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Kínní 3, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online atwww.TheColisee.com.

Bellator, adalu ti ologun ona, MMA, Spike TV

MICHAEL ‘MAYDAY’ MCDONALD MAKES PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST PETER LIGIER DURING MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 191 IN NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND ON DEC. 15

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VALERIE ‘TROUBLE’ LETOURNEAU ALSO SET FOR BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST KATE JACKSON

LOS ANGELES – Two of Bellator’s top recent free agent signings, Michael McDonald (17-4) ati Valerie Letourneau (8-6), will both make their long-awaited promotional debuts during Bellator 191 at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England on Friday, Oṣu kejila. 15.

 

“Mayday” will take on Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in a bantamweight main event, while “Trouble” will compete at flyweight against Kate Jackson (9-2-1) ni awọn àjọ-akọkọ iṣẹlẹ. Ni afikun, British heavyweights collide when James “The Colossus” Thompson (20-16, 1 NC) returns to the Bellator cage where he meets Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC). Níkẹyìn, two lightweight contests have also been added, as Jeremy Petley (11-8) battles Lewis Monarch (9-2) and Ash Griffiths (4-4) takes on Mohammad Yahya (3-1).

 

Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier will be broadcast free on SPIKE Friday, Oṣu kejila. 15 ni 9 p.m. ATI/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk.

 

Ni nikan 26 ọdun ti ọjọ ori, McDonald will enter the Bellator cage with experience against some of the top bantamweights the sport of MMA has to offer, including Renan Barao, John Lineker, Urijah Faber and Brad Pickett. A veteran of the WEC and UFC veteran, the Modesto, Calif.-native signed with Bellator following a nine-fight, five-year run with his former promotion. Pẹlu 15 finishes in his 17 AamiEye bi a ọjọgbọn, McDonald will look to hand Ligier his first stoppage loss of his career.

 

Hailing from Paris, France, Ligier turned pro in 2013 and has competed exclusively on the European circuit throughout his 10-fight career. Also known as “BadAzz,” the 31-year-old has finished his opponent in five out of eight opportunities, amounting to an impressive finishing rate of 63%. Now making his debut with Bellator, Ligier formerly competed for BAMMA in 2014.

 

Ọmọ Kanada ti a bi Létourneau, Olukọnija akọle akọle iwuwo UFC atijọ kan, gbejade ohun orin iwunilori ti awọn ija amọdaju, highlighted by a world title contest against former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Bayi, moving up to her more natural weight class, the 34-year-old American Top Team product will make her debut for Bellator. On Dec. 15, “Trouble” will look to improve upon her eight victories as a professional, iye ti o ni awọn ipari marun, pẹlu mẹrin bọ nipa ọna ti knockout.

 

Fresh off a victory over Colleen Schneider at Bellator 182 ni August, the victory gave Jackson five wins in a row, including four stoppages. Jackson hasn’t lost since May of 2013, a period which also included a run on reality television show The Gbẹhin Onija akoko 23. Hailing from Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, Jackson will have the home crowd to her advantage at Bellator 191.

Complete Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Fight Card:

Bantamweight Main Event: Michael McDonald (17-4) la. Peter Ligier (8-1-1)

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Valerie Letourneau (8-6) la. Kate Jackson (9-2-1)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: James Thompson (20-16, 1 NC) la. Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Jeremy Petley (11-8) la. Lewis Monarch (9-2)

 

Alakoko Kaadi:

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mohammad Yahya (3-1) la. Ash Griffiths (4-4)

 

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MOUNTAIN VALLEY WRESTLING ALUM TO MEET IN NEF MMA CAGE

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Lewiston, Maine (Kọkànlá Oṣù 29, 2017) - New England njà (NEF) returns to Lewiston on Saturday, Kínní 3, 2018 pẹlu awọn ija igbega ká tókàn adalu-ologun-ona iṣẹlẹ, “NEF 32: Super Saturday.” Sẹyìn loni, NEF announced the addition of an amateur flyweight bout to the card. Ryan Burgess (2-2) yoo dojuko Nate Boucher (2-1) ni a ija àdánù ti 125-poun.

Ryan Burgess is wrestling royalty at his alma mater, Mountain afonifoji to gaju School, in Rumford, Maine. Burgess is one of only four Mountain Valley wrestlers to ever win triple state crowns in wrestling. He amassed an amazing 151-23 overall high school record before graduating and turning his focus to mixed martial arts. He is currently a member of Berserkers MMA based in Rumford. Burgess is the former NEF amateur flyweight champion. NEF 32 will see him return to the cage after a year’s absence.

“I’m very excited for this opportunity to get back in the cage,” Said Burgess. “I’ve taken some time off to make proper adjustments and focus on my career that started not long before my last fight. I’m ready to take my belt back and right now only one guy stands in my way. It’s not every day you can go to an MMA fight and watch two men who saw each other grow up scrap. Bi Eleyi February 3rd, Nate, we will see what you’re made of.”

Nate Boucher began wrestling at five-years old and due to some off-the-mat issues, never achieved the high school statistics of his upcoming adversary, Burgess. Sibẹsibẹ, Boucher’s wrestling skills were on full display back in August 2017at NEF 30 when he defeated Maine wrestling legend and four-time state champion Jeremiah Barkac (0-1) by first-round submission. Boucher, who grew-up admiring Burgess’ prowess on the mat, is anxious to test himself against such a decorated grappler and prove that his wrestling stands up against the best. He will be looking to rebound from a split decision loss to Justin Witham (4-4) earlier this month in an unsuccessful bid for the vacant flyweight title. It was a fight many in attendance felt Boucher had won.

“The disappointment of the decision going against me on November 3rd still stings,” said Boucher. “I’m confident that I beat Justin Witham that night, even though two of the three judges didn’t see it that way. Nítorí, I’m going to get right back on the horse—it’s what we do—and take on the guy that holds a win over Witham in Ryan Burgess. I grew-up watching Ryan wrestle. We’re from the same town and I know what he brings to the fight. I will be ready. I’m coming for my title and no one is going to get in my way.”

NEF ká tókàn adalu-ologun-ona iṣẹlẹ, “NEF 32: Super Saturday,” yoo ri awọn ile-ṣe awọn oniwe-pada si awọn Androscoggin Bank Colisee ni Lewiston, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Kínní 3, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.TheColisee.com.