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NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT NEF 22 Σε Lewiston
Lewiston, Μέιν (Απρίλιος 23, 2016) - Νέα Αγγλία Αγώνες (NEF), Νούμερο ένα περιφερειακή προώθηση αγώνα της Αμερικής, held its most recent event, “NEF 22: Όλοι οι δρόμοι οδηγούν ΕΔΩ,” Saturday night at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Μέιν. Περισσότερο από 3,000 fight fans were on hand for the event, making it one of the largest crowds ever to witness an NEF event.
On the boxing portion of the card, Μπράντον “Το Κανόνι” Μούρο (11-1-1) fought to a majority draw in a six-round contest with Τζέιμς Λέστερ (10-9-1). Many of Berry’s supporters in attendance felt that he won the fight, but two of the judges had it even on the scorecards.
The headliner of the amateur MMA card saw Ο Caleb Hall (7-3) captured the vacant amateur featherweight title with a second-round submission of Έρικ Νέλσον (2-3). On the professional side of the MMA card, Devin Πάουελ (6-1) took home the lightweight championship by defeating Jesse Erickson (6-5) in the first round via technical knockout.
The full results from Lewiston, Μέιν:
ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΠΥΓΜΑΧΙΑΣ
Brandon Berry fought James Lester to a majority draw
ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΜΜΑ
Devin Powell def. Jesse Erickson via TKO, γύρος 1 (Powell wins lightweight title)
Mike Hansen def. Jesse Baughman via arm triangle, γύρος 1
Josh Harvey Def. Matt Denning via triangle choke, γύρος 1
Lewis def ιντσών. Zenon Herrera via armbar, γύρος 1
Aaron Lacey Def. Derek Shorey via D’Arce Choke, γύρος 1
ΕΡΑΣΙΤΕΧΝΗΣ ΜΜΑ
Glenn Kasabian def. Matt Marshall via TKO, γύρος 1
Tom Burgess def. Alex Payson via KO, γύρος 2
Ryan Daley def. Jake Denham via TKO, γύρος 2
Bryce Bamford def. Joe Krech via TKO, γύρος 1
Caleb Hall def. Erik Nelson via D’arce Choke, γύρος 2 (Hall wins featherweight title)
Nick Gulliver def. Dave Smith via TKO, γύρος 1
Cory Δίκη def. Angelo Rizzitello via split decision
Ras Hylton def. Matt Glover via KO, γύρος 2
Angela Young def. Hannah Sparrell via unanimous decision
επόμενη εκδήλωση της Νέας Αγγλίας Αγώνες », "NEF 23: CAGE THE CAPE," συμβαίνει Σάββατο, Μάιος 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center in Hyannis, Μασαχουσέτη. Τα εισιτήρια είναι στην πώληση τώρα στοwww.NewEnglandFights.com.
NEF returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Μέιν, τη Ιούνιος 18, 2016 με “NEF 24: THE PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 και είναι στην πώληση τώρα στο www.TheColisee.com ή με την κλήση του box office, στο Colisée207.783.2009 x 525.
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με τις εκδηλώσεις και τις ενημερώσεις καρτών αγώνα, παρακαλώ επισκεφθείτε την ιστοσελίδα της προώθησης κατά www.NewEnglandFights.com. Εξάλλου, μπορείτε να παρακολουθήσετε βίντεο σε φορμά NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, ακολουθήστε τους στο Twitternefights και να ενταχθούν στην επίσημη ομάδα του Facebook "Νέα Αγγλία παλεύει."
Σχετικά με τη Νέα Αγγλία Αγώνες
Νέα Αγγλία Αγώνες ("NEF") Είναι ένας αγώνας εταιρικές εκδηλώσεις προαγωγές. Η αποστολή NEF είναι να δημιουργήσει την υψηλότερη ποιότητα εκδηλώσεις για τους μαχητές και τους οπαδούς του Maine όσο. Εκτελεστική ομάδα NEF έχει εκτεταμένη εμπειρία σε μαχητικά αθλήματα διαχείριση, εκδηλώσεις παραγωγής, σχέσεις με τα ΜΜΕ, εμπορία, νομική και διαφήμιση.
KARIM GHAJJI BECOMES THE FIRST KICKBOXING CHAMPION IN PROMOTIONAL HISTORY AT INAUGURAL ‘BELLATOR KICKBOXING: TORINO’ EVENT
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Τορίνο, ΙΤΑΛΙΑ. (Απρίλιος 22, 2016) – Italy’s largest indoor arena, The Pala Alpitour was packed with over 13,000 fans for the historic, εναρκτήριος “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” συμβάν. The kickoff event was one for the ages with fierce competitors making a name for themselves with their world-class kickboxing on display. The card aired tonight on SPIKE through a delayed broadcast following "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson.”
Melvin Manhoef (37-13) was upset by Milan’s Alexandru Negrea (9-2) via decision in the evening’s main event. Negrea, also known as “The Volcano,” erupted in the second round, scoring a knockdown that forced an eight-count for Manhoef. The closely contested bout resulted in a decision victory for the Romanian-born fighter (30-25, 29-26, 29-26).
Μουσταφά Χαϊδά (40-5-2) και Karim Ghajji (96-12) battled it out for five hard-fought, exciting rounds of action for the ISKA and Bellator Kickboxing World Titles. At the culmination of the bout, France’s Ghajji emerged victorious with the scorecards reading (50-44, 50-44, 46-48).
Μητρική γλώσσα του Λος Άντζελες Raymond Daniels (11-3) has a knack for producing highlight-reel finishes, and he was back at it again during the “Bellator Kickboxing: Torino” event, flooring Francesco Moricca (15-3-1) with a spinning heel liver kick just 30 δευτερόλεπτα σε ένα γύρο.
Here is the answer to a future trivia question: Veronica Vernocchi (31-7-1) was the first fighter to ever step into a Bellator Kickboxing ring. Denise Kielholtz (44-2), ωστόσο, was all business from the very beginning. The Dutch striker made her historic walk to the ring to Rihanna’s hit song, “B*tch Better Have my Money,” and she fought as though her opponent showed up with empty pockets, winning a decision victory (30-27, 30-27, 28-29). Με τη νίκη, Kielholtz became the first fighter to have their hand raised in a Bellator Kickboxing contest.
Σχετικά με Bellator:
Bellator ΜΜΑ είναι μια κορυφαία οργάνωση Mixed Martial Arts χαρακτηρίζει πολλούς από τους καλύτερους μαχητές του κόσμου. Υπό την καθοδήγηση του βετεράνου αγώνα υποστηρικτής Scott Coker, Bellator είναι διαθέσιμο για σχεδόν 500 εκατομμύρια σπίτια σε όλο τον κόσμο σε περισσότερες από 140 χώρες. Στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες, Bellator μπορεί να δει σε Σπάικ, η τηλεόραση ηγέτης ΜΜΑ. Bellator ΜΜΑ αποτελείται από μια ομάδα στελεχών που περιλαμβάνει τους κορυφαίους επαγγελματίες της βιομηχανίας στην τηλεοπτική παραγωγή, ζωντανή ενορχήστρωση εκδήλωση, ανάπτυξη μαχητής / σχέσεις, χώρο προμήθειες, δημιουργία χορηγία / ανάπτυξη, διεθνή αδειοδότησης, εμπορία, διαφήμιση, δημοσιότητας και της Επιτροπής σχέσεις. Bellator βασίζεται στη Σάντα Μόνικα, Καλιφόρνια και ανήκει ψυχαγωγία γίγαντα της Viacom, σπίτι με μάρκες πρεμιέρα ψυχαγωγίας στον κόσμο που συνδέονται με το κοινό μέσω συναρπαστικό περιεχόμενο σε όλη την τηλεόραση, κινηματογραφικών ταινιών, σε απευθείας σύνδεση και κινητές πλατφόρμες.
Σχετικά με Spike:
Spike είναι διαθέσιμο σε 98.7 εκατομμύρια σπίτια και είναι ένα τμήμα της Viacom Media Networks. Μια μονάδα της Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, ViaB), Viacom Media Networks είναι ένας από τους κορυφαίους δημιουργούς του κόσμου του προγραμματισμού και περιεχομένου σε όλες τις πλατφόρμες των μέσων ενημέρωσης. Spike’s Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, επισκεφθείτε την ιστοσελίδα πατήστε Spike κατά http://www.spike.com/press. Ακολουθήστε μας στο Twitter spiketvpr για την τελευταία λέξη σπάσιμο ενημερώσεις ειδήσεων, πίσω από-ο-σκηνές πληροφορίες και φωτογραφίες.
Σχετικά με το Oktagon:
Carlo Di Blasi created Oktagon in 1996. Στην αρχή της η παράσταση ήταν αφιερωμένη στον ελεύθερο αγώνα, το όνομα που δόθηκε αρχικά στο MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). Άλλοι κλάδοι όπως το Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Savate were gradually added from the early 2000’s onwards. During the last 20 years Oktagon has reached a huge popularity, τόσο στην Ιταλία όσο και στο εξωτερικό, creating many superstars in the process including Bellator welterweight Paul Daley as well as The Petrosyan brothers (Giorgio και Armen), Ρόμπιν Φαν Roosmalen, Valentijn Overeem, Rico Verhoeven και Artem Levin.
ANDREY KORESHKOV RETAINS WELTERWEIGHT CROWN IN EMPHATIC FASHION, DEFEATING BENSON HENDERSON BY UNANIMOUS DECISION
Uncasville, CONN. (Απρίλιος 22, 2016) — While many will be surprised by the news that Andrey Koreshkov (19-1) νίκησε Benson Henderson (23-6) στο κύριο γεγονός της “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Χέντερσον,” the Russian champion made it clear following the bout that he intended to win each and every round inside the cage at the Mohegan Sun Arena την Παρασκευή νύχτα, and according to the judges scoring the bout at cage side, he did exactly that (50-45, 50-45, 50-45).
Over the course of 25 πρακτικά, Χέντερσον, a longtime lightweight competitor, had difficulty closing the distance of the larger “Σπαρτιάτης,” and sustaining damage in the process. “Smooth” was unable to secure takedowns and was upset with his performance, making it clear that he hopes for a quick return to the Bellator MMA cage; whether it’s at 170 or 155-pounds.
“Σπαρτιάτης” makes his first successful defense of the title he took from Douglas Lima in this very arena last year, and has his sights set on fighting one of the main contenders that the Scott Coker-led currently promotion has on its welterweight roster. In addition to the victory, Koreshkov also takes home the newly designed Bellator championship belt.
Patricio “Pitbull” Freire’s Showcases Nasty Guillotine in Co-Main Event
Ο Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3) went all-in with a beautiful guillotine choke 4:09 into the second round of his co-main event fight, forcing Henry Corrales (12-3) να βγάλετε προς τα έξω. Since making his Bellator MMA debut back in April of 2010, “Pitbull” has now collected 13 victories with the promotion, including wins in eight of his last nine bouts. It has been a great week for the “Pitbull” brothers, after older brother PATRICK “Pitbull” came out victorious in the main event of "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza” last Saturday in Torino, Ιταλία. The loss is only Corrales’ third of his career, two of which have now come via guillotine choke.
“Cyborg” Santos Spoils Ward’s Hometown Reunion With First Round Win
In his Bellator MMA debut, Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-16) defeated New London’s own Brennan Ward (13-4) with an ankle lock submission just 30 seconds into the opening round. The victory is Santos’ fourth career win in 30 seconds or less and 16ου first round finish. The former Strikeforce competitor has now strung together back-to-back wins and has left an impressive first impression for Bellator fans, aside from the ones in attendance at Mohegan Sun Arena. For Ward, the loss puts an end to a promising streak of four consecutive wins, all of which came in his dominant 2015 εκστρατεία.
Primus Squeaks Past “Toninho Furia” In Catchweight Marathon
Brent Primus (7-0) remained undefeated with a split decision victory over "Toninho Furia" (27-6) επί Παρασκευή taking home scores of (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). The Portland, Oregon native connected on several heavy blows and two pivotal takedowns leading him to his seventh career win. The three-round thriller was just Primus’ second fight that went past the first round and was left to the judges’ discretion.
“MVP” Makes Quick Work Of Holloway In Explosive Opening Bout
During the opening contest at "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Χέντερσον," Michael "δηλητήριο" Σελίδα (10-0) τελικού Jeremie Holloway (7-2) with multiple hammerfists and an impressive toe hold submission at 2:15 στον εναρκτήριο γύρο δράσης. The 28-year-old British phenom, “MVP,” remains undefeated after recording his tenth career win and sixth victory under the Bellator MMA banner. “Venom” now directs his attention to a return home when he meets Fernando Gonzalez on July 16 στο "Bellator 158: London.”
Προκαταρκτικά Αποτελέσματα Κάρτα:
Djamil Chan (12-2) νίκησε Richard Patishnock (6-4) μέσω νοκ-άουτ (γροθιές) στο 3:09 του πρώτου γύρου
Chris Χάνεϊκατ (7-1) νίκησε Ματ Secor (7-3) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (30-25, 30-27 x2)
Mike Zichelle (8-4) νίκησε Joe Cronin (2-4) μέσω της υποβολής (πίσω γυμνή έμφραξη) στο 1:25 του πρώτου γύρου
Ματ Bessette (18-7) νίκησε Keith Richardson (14-7) μέσω TKO (Τομή) στο 3:14 του γύρου δύο
Chris Foster (9-4) νίκησε Vovk Clay (3-1) μέσω της ομόφωνης απόφασης (29-28 3x)
Sam Γουότφορντ (2-0) νίκησε Dean Χάνκοκ (2-1) μέσω της υποβολής (armbar) στο 1:24 του πρώτου γύρου
Tim Caron (4-0) νίκησε Justin Sumter (0-1) μέσω TKO (γροθιές) στο 3:38 του γύρου δύο
Μπλερ Tugman (8-6) νίκησε Jay Perrin (2-2) μέσω διασπασμένη απόφαση (30-27, 27-30, 29-28)
MATT MITRIONE SET FOR PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST CARL SEUMANUTAFA AT ‘BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2’
Σάντα Μόνικα, CALIF. (Απρίλιος 22, 2016) – A heavyweight showdown between Bellator MMA’s high profile free agent acquisition Matt Mitrione (9-5) και Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa (10-6) will serve as the co-main event of "Bellator: Δυναμίτιδα 2" επί Ιούνιος 24, at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
The bout joins a main card that features a catchweight main event between “Rampage” Τζάκσον (36-11) και Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1) in Jackson’s first fight for the Scott Coker-led promotion since 2014. Additional MMA and kickboxing contests will be announced shortly.
Εισιτήρια για το "Bellator: Dynamite 2,” τα οποία ξεκινούν από μόλις $30, are onsale now at Ticketmaster.com and the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center. Οι πόρτες για ανοιχτά στην εκδήλωση 5 μ.μ. CT τοπική ώρα, και ο πρώτος διαγωνισμός διεξάγεται μία ώρα μετά.
"Bellator: Dynamite 2” βγήκε στον αέρα ζωντανά και δωρεάν στο Spike 9 μ.μ. ΚΑΙ/8 μ.μ. CT, ενώ η προκαταρκτική περιόδους θα καταγράψει ζωντανή στο Bellator.com και Η Bellator Mobile App.
Exactly like the groundbreaking inaugural “Dynamite” event this past September in San Jose, both a mixed martial arts cage and kickboxing ring will cover the floor at Scottrade Center, giving fans in attendance the opportunity to see both iterations of combat sports on the same night.
Matt Mitrione originally took his talents to the football gridiron, signing as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants in 2002. After brief stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings, Mitrione entered the MMA cage and hasn’t looked back since. The 14-time UFC veteran began his professional career with victories in his first five fights, four of which came by way of knockout. Known as one of the top finishers in the sport, the 37-year-old Indianapolis native recently finished his run with his former employer, making the decision to test free agency. Mitrione will now look to duplicate the success that he found throughout his career, when he makes his much-anticipated Bellator MMA debut against Seumanutafa on Ιούνιος 24.
Στο μόνο 26 ετών, Carl “Badwater” Seumanutafa will face the stiffest test of his career when he takes take center stage at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Similar to Mitrione, all but one of his wins has come by way of knockout, including five first-round finishes. Looking to continue building momentum in the heavyweight division, the former Strikeforce competitor was victorious in his Bellator debut, when he finished Javy Ayala with a vicious second round TKO at “Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich. " A native of San Francisco, Seumanutafa has been competing professionally since 2007, making his pro debut at only 18-years-old.
Ενημερώθηκε »Bellator: Dynamite 2” Fight Card:
Bellator ΜΜΑ 215 lb. Main Event: Quinton "Rampage" Τζάκσον (36-11) vs. Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1)
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Matt Mitrione (9-5) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (10-6)
Προκαταρκτική Κάρτα:
Bellator MMA Welterweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Kevin Engel (5-0) vs. Chel Erwin-Davis (3-1)
Bellator MMA Bantamweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Jordan Howard (9-3) vs Justin Robbins (14-17-1)
Bellator MMA Welterweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Joaquin Buckley (5-0) vs Chris Heatherly (9-3-1)
Bellator MMA 130-pound Preliminary Bout: Michelle Royer (1-0) vs Katy Collins (3-1)
Bellator MMA 180-pound Preliminary Bout: Brad Jones (5-4) vs Clay Mitchell (1-2)
Bellator MMA Middleweight προκαταρκτική περίοδο: Jason Christeson (1-0) vs Jarrod Thomas (0-0)
Bellator MMA Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Lee Burns (2-0) vs. Byron Stevens (0-0)
Bellator Kickboxing Preliminary Bout: Elmir Kulosman (3-0) vs. Darryl Cobb (2-1)
Bellator Kickboxing Preliminary Bout: Tara Walker (4-3-1) vs. Mimi Kutzin (3-2)
‘MVP’ LOOKING TO SQUASH BEEF WITH FERNANDO GONZALEZ AT THE O2 IN LONDON ON JULY 16
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT BETWEEN LINTON ‘THE SWARM’ VASSELL AND FRANCIS ‘LIMITLESS’ CARMONT ALSO OFFICIAL
Σάντα Μόνικα, Καλιφόρνια. (Απρίλιος 22, 2016) – The recently announced international tentpole event, "Bellator 158: Λονδίνο," now features two additional mouth-watering matchups during the event’s main card, με τη σημερινή προσθήκη Michael "δηλητήριο" Σελίδα (10-0) έναντι Φερνάντο Γκονζάλες (25-13) in a welterweight bout at The O2 in London. “MVP” is fresh off a first-round submission during the main card of "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson " απόψε and now sets his sights on impressing in his home country.
Εξάλλου, the stacked main card now also features a light heavyweight pairing between Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) και Francis “Limitless” Carmont (24-11). The two new contests join an event that already features Φέτα Kimbo (6-2) ανάληψη Ο James Thompson (20-16) και Josh Koscheck (17-10) κατά Paul "Semtex" Daley (38-13-2). Πρόσθετες διαγωνισμοί θα ανακοινωθούν σύντομα.
In the United Kingdom, the event will be broadcast free on SPIKE UK and Channel 5, while in America the card will air FREE on SPIKE. Exact broadcast details for "Bellator 158: London” will be revealed in the near future. Tickets for the event are on sale now and start at only £40.00. They are available at TheO2.co.uk or The O2 Box Office.
As was showcased απόψε στο "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Χέντερσον," mixed martial arts fans and pundits alike would be hard-pressed to find a striker — or submission specialist — as dynamic as Page. Other than his win against Jeremie Holloway, look no further than his previous outings against Charlie Ontiveros, or his 65-second knockout of Rudy Bears for explosive examples. Αλλά, now “Venom” looks to strike against Gonzalez, who is no stranger to being the underdog when he enters the Bellator MMA fray. A proud son of London, Αγγλία, the 29-year-old Page has only reached the judges’ scorecards once in his nine professional outings. “MVP” will enter the cage at The O2 in London with an unblemished record, hometown support and momentum, all on his side.
Γκονζάλες, a 32-year-old Menifee, Καλιφόρνια. is looking to build upon his split decision victory over Gilbert Σμιθ στο "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell” and add to his impressive five-fight winning streak. A veteran of the Scott Coker-founded Strikeforce promotion, as well as World Extreme Cagefighting, Gonzalez has been competing professionally since 2003 and was originally slated to fight “MVP” in March, but the fight fell through when the Englishman withdrew due to injury. Τώρα, Gonzalez looks to solidify himself as the No. 1 contender to the crown at 170-pounds and prove that he truly is the stiffest test Page has faced in his 10-fight career.
Vassell is fresh off of a victory over Bellator’s Emanuel Newton in a bout that went the distance at the record-shattering event that was"Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Γκρέισι. " Vassell has now won 11 τελευταία του 13 fights and will be chomping at the bit to get back in the cage in front of his hometown fans. Vassell joins Thompson, Daley and Page on a card that features a strong contingent of British talent as the card continues to grow.
Hailing from Paris, Γαλλία, the 34-year-old Carmont will enter the cage for the first time in 2016 and fourth under the Bellator MMA umbrella. In his most recent appearance, at the tournament-style "Bellator ΜΜΑ: Dynamite 1, " Carmont replaced an injured Muhammed "Βασιλιάς Μο" Λαβάλ, who was forced to drop out after suffering a rib injury earlier in the event. After winning his first bout of the evening, “Limitless” surrendered a loss to Phil Davis in the final round of the tournament-style contest. Τώρα, “Limitless” looks to upset the hometown faithful during the main card of "Bellator 158: London.”
Ενημερώθηκε “Bellator 158: Λονδίνο” Κάρτα μάχης:
Bellator ΜΜΑ βαρέων βαρών Main Event: Φέτα Kimbo 6-2) vs. Ο James Thompson (20-16)
Bellator MMA Welterweight Co-Main Event: Josh Koscheck (17-10) vs. Paul Daley (38-13-2)
Bellator MMA Welterweight Bout: Michael Page (10-0) vs. Φερνάντο Γκονζάλες (25-13)
Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Bout: Linton Vassell (16-5) vs. Francis Carmont (24-11)
2012 Η.Π.Α.. Ολυμπίου & 154-Pound Contender Terrell Gausha Takes On Mexico’s Orlando Lora in Exciting Undercard Battle
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MATT GLOVER FINDS FUTURE IN FIGHTING AFTER FOOTBALL
Lewiston, Μέιν (Απρίλιος 22, 2016) – During the years 2003-2006, Ματ Γκλόβερ (1-0) ήταν ο player from Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine that you did δεν want to end up facing from the other side of the pigskin. Standing over six feet tall and weighing 250-pounds, the nightmarish middle linebacker helped to build Mountain Valley (MV) into a modern day football dynasty by punishing ball carriers for four decorated years and leading MV to two state championships in the process. He bench pressed over 400 pounds in the weight room and was hell on wheels on the field making him a powerful two-way double-threat player on both offense and defense. His reputation is legendary in the River Valley area of Western Maine as a feared and respected athlete.
After graduating from Mountain Valley in 2007, Glover left football behind to go to work. He married his longtime girlfriend, Lindsey, and had a son. They bought a home together. Throughout the summer and fall seasons, he traveled the agricultural fair circuit in Maine with his pulling horses, a family tradition he had been brought up in from an early age.
“My family has been competing in horse pulling since I was a kid,” Glover explained. “It takes up a lot of time and it keeps my dad young. I get up early every morning to exercise my horse teams before I go into work at night. Between my dad, my wife and I, we have 11 draft horses. We bale our own hay for all of them. I love backing them up to the drag and watching them dig.”
But despite the fullness of his life, the call of competition still beckoned to him and left him with a sense of longing. “I would have killed to have had that same feeling again,” Glover recalled. “And then I stepped into the cage.”
Στις αρχές του 2015, Matt’s younger brother, Ryan—another Mountain Valley football standout—made his mixed martial arts (ΜΜΑ) debut at “NEF 16.” Ryan swarmed his opponent in his first fight and stopped him in a blistering 12 δευτερόλεπτα. Matt was in attendance that night and found his curiosity piqued at the prospect of competing in a different kind of contact sport.
Later in 2015, Ryan competed for the inaugural NEF Amateur Heavyweight Championship. He dropped a decision that night to current title holder, Billy “Bigfoot” Leahy (3-1). Μετά τη νίκη, the trash talk quickly escalated between Leahy and members of Berserkers MMA, based out of Rumford and led by head coaches Gary Dolloff and Mike Hansen (3-3). “When Billy Leahy called out all of the guys at Berserkers after he beat my brother, then it was game-on,” recalled Matt.
Matt began training closely with members of the Berserkers coaching staff, including Hansen and others, who he credits for his accelerated learning curve in the sport. Επιπλέον, Matt sparred extensively with brother Ryan, who was preparing for a fight of his own on the same night that Matt was scheduled to make his MMA debut. “My brother and I are not like other brothers,” Matt explained. “We go into the gym and beat the hell out of each other and then ride home in the same truck—that’s just how we have always been. Push, push, push—everything is competition with us. From the first one to get to the next hay bale in the hay field to the first one to get to the supper table—it’s just how we operate.”
“Matt’s a real competitive person,” his wife, Lindsey, confirmed. “Everything is a competition with him. I knew that cagefighting would feed that competitive hunger that he feels all the time when he’s not pulling his horses.”
Matt officially made his MMA debut back in February at “NEF 21: THE IMMORTALS” against durable veteran Gravin Guillen (2-5). Matt exceeded debut expectations by finishing Guillen in just 1:30 of the first round by technical knockout (ΠΟΥ). When the ref cleared the scene, Guillen’s face showed the effects of Glover’s record-breaking exploits in the weight room. Glover’s Rumford fans that were in attendance in heavy numbers that night, voiced their approval in thunderous applause. “At first, I had butterflies,” Glover remembered, “but once I heard all the people cheering, all it did was pump me up. I was ready to fight. Κερδίσουν ή να χάσουν, I knew they had my back and more.”
This weekend, Glover is poised to make his second appearance in the NEF cage when he takes on 6’6” Ras Hylton (1-0) from rival gym, First Class ΜΜΑ. Hylton made his debut on the same night as Glover and, like his challenger this weekend, made quick work of his opponent by earning a TKO victory at 1:21 του πρώτου γύρου.
Berserkers MMA Founder and Head Coach, Mike Hansen, predicts a dominant night for Glover. “Matt happens to be much stronger than he even appears, which is incredible if you have ever seen him,” Hansen stated. “A guy of his size normally struggles with agility, but Matt doesn’t. He is a super athlete and easy to coach. Matt improves daily and will be a juggernaut in the heavyweight amateur division.
“Ras is used to being the bigger guy in all of his fights. That will not be the case on Saturday night. Matt will put his hands on Hylton in a way he’s never been touched before. I don’t see Ras walking away from this fight with his hand held high. He should consider it a win if he can walk away at all when Matt’s done with him.”
Going into Σάββατο νύχτα, Glover feels well prepared to continue building on his success in the sport of MMA that he started to create back in February. If his athletic history is any indicator, he should be confident in the future. “I’m ready for this fight,” Glover stated. “In this fight, I’m more relaxed because my brother’s not fighting and I can just focus on my fight… After that first win, I knew I was hooked because there’s no better feeling.”
“When people first started speaking to Matt about competing in MMA, I was completely against it 110%,” Lindsey stated. “But after watching him train so hard with the guys in the gym and seeing that he has the same passion for that as he does for his horse pulling, I felt more at ease and decided that if this was something he wanted to pursue, I would support him in any way that I possibly could.
“The Glover brothers fighting in MMA is a big thing for Rumford,” Lindsey stated in closing. “Every time it’s getting close to fight night, this town comes alive. No matter where he goes within the sport, this town and his family support him.”
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