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NEF ANNOUNCES FIGHT CARD FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE DEBUT, FIRST PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT

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PER PUBLICACIÓ IMMEDIATA: Milford, New Hampshire (Agost 13, 2021) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF) returns with its next event, "NEF 44: Back in Black,” on August 21, 2021, at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. The show will feature both mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing fights. Earlier today, NEF announced the full fight card for the event which will be the promotion’s first since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and its first foray into the Granite State.

On the professional portion of the card, Glory Watson (0-1) iRebecca Bryggman(0-1) will both seek their respective first pro victories in a women’s strawweight contest. Watson, a former NEF amateur flyweight champion, lost her pro debut earlier this year in Florida. Likewise, Bryggman came up short in her professional debut at Bellator 231 in the fall of 2019.

Caleb Saló(3-0) iShaun Ray(2-0) will put their respective unblemished pro records on the line in a lightweight bout, com a voluntatJacob Deppmeyer (1-0) iAaron Hughes (1-0) who are scheduled to meet in the 145-pound featherweight division.

Also in action on the professional portion of the card will be NEF fan-favoriteJosh Harvey(7-1-1).  Harvey will look to bounce back after suffering the first loss of his pro career to veteran Jesse Erickson (10-8) l'any passat.

Two title fights top the amateur portion of the card asMike Bezanson (5-0) challenges longtime NEF Amateur Welterweight ChampionDuncan Smith(6-3) for his strap andNathaniel Grimard (3-0) iBrandon Maillet-Fevens (3-1) contest for the vacant NEF Amateur Featherweight Title.

Also featured on the amateur card will be a long-awaited rematch betweenCaleb Austin (4-0) iJames Ploss(1-2) in the 125-pound flyweight division. Their first bout, won by Austin in April 2017 at “NEF 28,” was mired in controversy and received national attention on social media.

Més, NEF announced today that it had partnered with Combat Sports Now to provide a pay-per-view stream of “NEF 44: Back in Black.” The event will stream live in its entirety athttps://combatsportsnow.com/event/new-england-fights-44 per $29.99.

The full “NEF 44” fight card:

PROFESSIONAL

155 Caleb Saló (Syndicate) vs Shaun Ray (Independent)

145 Josh Harvey (Vision Quest) vs Ian Beatease (KOV Gym)

145 Jacob Deppmeyer (Primera Classe MMA) vs Aaron Hughes (Regiment)

115 Rebecca Bryggman (Kai MMA) vs Glory Watson (MMA de Young)

AMATEUR

205 Henry Jeffs (Independent) vs Brandon Oldenburg (Vision Quest)

170*TITLE Duncan Smith (Evolution Athletix) vs Mike Bezanson (Kaze)

170 Curtis Ouellette (CMBJJ) vs Zach Faulkner (Recon)

170 Austin Hamilton (Independent) vs Jon Assam (CMBJJ)

155 Ryan Savage (Primera Classe MMA) vs Kyle Pufahl (Nostos)

155 Lucas Donald (Independent) vs Evan Piette (Kaze)

155 Kaleb Kenney (Equip Nitemare) vs Isaac Piette (Kaze)

145*TITLE Nathaniel Grimard (Nostos) vs Branon Maillet-Fevens (CMBJJ)

145 Cody Kilton (Primera Classe MMA) vs Cam Hoyt (Kaze)

140 Mike Caron (SSSF) vs Key Baltazar (Nostos)

135 Teddy Politis (Evolution Athletix) vs Tyler Parent (CMBJJ)

130 Hannon Sanford (CMBJJ) vs Richard Martell (MMA de Young)

125 Caleb Austin (CMBJJ) vs James Ploss (Kaze)

125 Tim Murray (Vision Quest) vs Guiliano Rossi(Kaze)

115 Matt Miles (Independent) vs Juan Quinom (UFC Gym)

130 KICKBOXING Dustin Veinott (CMBJJ) vs Geraldo Reyes (Equip d'Enllaç)

Tickets for “NEF 44: Back in Black” are on sale now atwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/.  The MMA and kickboxing event will take place at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire on Saturday, Agost 21, 2021, with a bell-time of 7 pm.

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Lluites de Nova Anglaterra ("NEF") és una empresa d'esdeveniments promocions lluita. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. L'equip executiu de NEF té una àmplia experiència en la gestió dels esports de combat, producció d'esdeveniments, relacions amb els mitjans, mercadeig, legal i publicitat.

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Heavyweight Interim Title Bout Announced for BELLATOR 261 el divendres, Juny 25 – En viu per SHOWTIME

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BELLATOR MMA™ INTRODUCES FIRST INTERIM TITLE IN COMPANY HISTORY

TOP-RANKED TIM JOHNSON SQUARES UP AGAINST NUMBER THREE RANKED VALENTIN MOLDAVSKY IN HEAVYWEIGHT INTERIM TITLE TILT TO HEADLINEBellator 261 EL DIVENDRES, Juny 25 – LIVE ON SHOWTIME

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OUTLAW FACES JURY HIGHLIGHTING A TRIO OF PRELIMINARY FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOS ANGELES -As current BELLATOR MMA heavyweight championRyan Badercontinues his pursuit of re-claiming his light heavyweight championship in the ongoing Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, BELLATOR MMA has officially introduced an interim title for the heavyweight division.

El Divendres, Juny 25, No. 1 ranked heavyweightTim Johnson (15-6) i n. 3 ranked heavyweightValentin Moldavsky (10-1) will vie for the interim title in the main event ofBELLATOR MMA 261.The event will be available live on SHOWTIME, with the main card set to kickoff at9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT, emanating from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

The winner of the interim title will become Bader’s mandatory challenger when he returns to the heavyweight division or will be elevated to full champion in the event that Bader chooses to stay at light heavyweight following the culmination of the current Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix.

In addition to the main event, three additional preliminary bouts have been confirmed. Two lightweight bouts, No. 5 classificat Myles Jury (19-5) versus No. 6 classificat Sidney Outlaw (15-4) i Isaiah Hokit (per al debut) contra Aaron Hughes (1-1) have been confirmed. També, a women’s strawweight tilt pitting Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) contra Kyra Batara (8-4) will also take place on June 25. The preliminary card of BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. Moldavsky streams live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. Additional bouts will be announced at a later date.

Riding a three-fight win streak, UFC veteran Timothy Johnson firmly entrenched himself as the clear-cut number one contender in the BELLATOR heavyweight division with impressive first-round finishes overMatt MitrioneiTyrell Fortune.  His October 2020 victòria sobreCheick Kongo during the first-ever major MMA event in France catapulted him to the top of the division. Proudly hailing from North Dakota, but fighting out of Las Vegas, the Xtreme Couture-product is also won two national championships while wrestling at Minnesota State University and a heavyweight championship on the regional MMA circuit.

Training under the tutelage of heavyweight legendFedor Emelianenko, Valentin Moldavsky has begun carving out his own legacy, becoming the No. 3 ranked BELLATOR heavyweight and securing himself an interim title shot with a perfect 5-0 record within the confines of the BELLATOR cage. A multi-time European Sambo champion, Moldavsky has defeated top heavyweight contenders such asJavy Ayala, Linton Vassell, and Roy Nelson on his climb to the top. Born in Ukraine, the 29-year-old looks to join teammateVadim Nemkov and bring more gold to Team Fedor’s trophy case on June 25.

SHOWTIME streaming service is offering a 30-day free trial, followed by a discounted monthly subscription fee of $4.99/month for the next six months. Viewers can sign up atSHO.com/BellatorMMA. Subscribers will be delivered two premier BELLATOR MMA events per month throughout 2021 i més enllà, with all events scheduled to air live on Friday nights at 9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT anywhere the SHOWTIME service is available.

BELLATOR MMA 261: Johnson vs. MoldavskyTargeta principal:

TEMPS DE LA FUNCIÓ

9 p.m. ET / 6 pm. PT

Interim Heavyweight Title Main Event: #1-Tim Johnson (15-6) vs. #3-Valentin Moldavsky(10-1)

Targeta preliminar: 

BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel | Pluto TV

6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT

Strawweight bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (12-6, 1 NC) vs.Kyra Batara (8-4)

Baralla de pes lleuger: Isaiah Hokit (per al debut) vs.Aaron Hughes (1-1)

Baralla de pes lleuger: #5-Myles Jury(19-5) vs. #6-Sidney Outlaw (15-4)

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FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT ADDED TO NEF 43 CARD IN ORONO, MAINE

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PER PUBLICACIÓ IMMEDIATA: Orono, Maine (Març 10, 2020) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Avalot,” will take place on Saturday, Abril 18, 2020, with a bell-time of 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card.Carl Langston (0-5) té previst reunir-Aaron “Short Fuse” Hughes(0-0) at a fight weight of 145 lliura.

Carl Langston comes into the fight looking for the first win that has eluded him thus far in his professional career. Last month, Langston took on Jacob Deppmeyer (1-0) in Portland, Maine at “NEF 42,” losing via first-round technical knockout. It was his first fight back with the promotion since losing his pro debut in April 2018. Langston, a lifelong practitioner of Taekwondo, currently represents Young’s MMA based in nearby Bangor, Maine.

“It’s been hard getting fights altogether, but even more so in my home state,” noted Langston.  “So, with this last lost I didn’t think I was going to get another fight for a bit. I got in my own head and said I wanted to stop fighting for a bit, but when I got the call three weeks after the loss, I couldn’t say no. This is something I need, back-to-back fights. I just have to show up like I show up in the gym and I’ll get my hand raised without a doubt.”

Aaron Hughes will make both his professional and promotional debuts with NEF. He has had a very active amateur career since his debut in 2015, putting together a record of 4-6 while competing on fight cards in his home state of Massachusetts. Hughes represents Regiment Training Center of Fall River, Massachusetts where he trains alongside the likes of current UFC star and former NEF Professional Cruiserweight Champion Yorgan De Castro (6-0).

“I’m really excited to take the trip to Maine to make my professional debut,” said Hughes when reached for comment.  “My opponent is skilled, but I’m coming to put on a show, and he’s just a man in the way of my dreams to the UFC. Thank you to NEF for having me out.”

Lluites de Nova Anglaterra’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 43: Avalot,” will take place on Saturday, Abril 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Les butlletes estan a la venda awww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Sobre Baralles de Nova Anglaterra

Lluites de Nova Anglaterra ("NEF") és una empresa d'esdeveniments promocions lluita. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. L'equip executiu de NEF té una àmplia experiència en la gestió dels esports de combat, producció d'esdeveniments, relacions amb els mitjans, mercadeig, legal i publicitat.