DO NATYCHMIASTOWEJ PUBLIKACJI: Portland, Maine (Listopad 30, 2021) - New England Walki (NEF) powraca z kolejnymi mieszanymi sztukami walki (MMA) wydarzenie, "NEF 46: Dekada Dominacji," w sobotę, Luty 12, 2022, w Aura w Portland, Maine. Wydarzenie upamiętni dziesięciolecie NEF. Wiodąca promocja regionalna ruszyła w lutym 11, 2012. Wcześniej dzisiaj, NEF ogłosił dodanie profesjonalnej walki piórkowej do karty walki. Former NEF Amateur Featherweight ChampionNathaniel Grimard (0-0) ma się podjąćAnthony Vasta (0-0) przy masie 145-walka funtów.
Nathaniel Grimard made his NEF MMA debut in September 2019 at “NEF 40: School of Hard Knocks.” That night, Grimard submitted Justin Kangas (0-3) via armbar in the first round. During the pandemic lockdown, Grimard competed twice in Florida and improved his record to 3-0. His unbeaten record positioned Grimard to challenge for the then vacant NEF Featherweight Championship. W sierpniu, Grimard stopped Brandon Maillet-Fevens (3-2) in the second round at “NEF 44: Back in Black” to become the 145-pound titleholder. Grimard got right back in the cage at “NEF 45: Uprising” to defend his strap against Billy Wilson (7-1) from the famed Jackson Wink MMA camp in New Mexico. Grimard lost a laborious five-round decision that made Wilson the new champion. Teraz, Grimard hits the reset switch as he plans to turn professional against NEF newcomer, Anthony Vasta. Grimard represents Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire where he trains under UFC and Bellator veteran, i były mistrz NEF Professional Lightweight, Devin Powell (10-5).
“I can’t imagine a better way to start my pro career than on NEF’s 10th anniversary card,” Grimard stated. “I have big goals for myself and I’m ready to take on anybody in my way. I have nothing but respect for Vasta and his martial arts skills, but I have never been more focused.”
Anthony Vasta will also be making his professional debut at NEF 46. Vasta and Grimard made their respective MMA amateur debuts within a couple of months of each other. Vasta and Grimard share another common tie, as both competed on the same card in Florida during the pandemic. Vasta has a 1-1 amateur record and trains at Defensive Edge Martial Arts Academy in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
“Being able to make my professional debut against another rising New England fighter that I respect is exciting,” Vasta stated. “It’s time to take the next step in my career, put my skills to the test, and seize the opportunity. My style is really unorthodox and hard to prepare for. I plan to go out there and put on a dominant performance against another tough prospect of this division.”
"NEF 46: Dekada Dominacji” odbywa się w sobotę, Luty 12, 2022, w Aura w Portland, Maine. Wydarzenie upamiętni dziesięciolecie NEF. Drzwi otwarte na 6 po południu z pierwszą walką o godz 7 po południu. Bilety już w sprzedażywww.Ticketmaster.com.