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LACEY TO FACE TOUGH CHALLENGE AT NEF 26

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Lewiston, Maine (October 5, 2016) – New England njà (NEF) ṣe afihan iṣẹlẹ atẹle adalu-ti ologun-ọna, “NEF 26: SUPREMACY,” lojo satide, Kọkànlá Oṣù 19 ni Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Sẹyìn loni, NEF executives announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the fight card. Aaron “Oró” Lacey (3-0) has signed on to face Taylor Trahan (6-6) ni a ija àdánù ti 145-poun.

 

Lacey is riding high on a three-fight win streak to start his professional career. He will be looking for his fourth win in a short seven-month period. It would seem that the Young’s MMA featherweight is on the fast track to the next level of the sport. Lacey knows that to get there he will have to continue to face, and defeat, tough veterans like Trahan.

 

“Taylor is a seasoned veteran who has competed against the best New England has to offer for a long time,” said Lacey. “He has a vast amount of experience that is going to be hard to surmount. Mo ṣe, sibẹsibẹ, believe I have a strong set of skills that can cause him a lot of problems. This one is going to be a scrap! Talo mọ, maybe another fight of the night!”

 

Trahan is the definition of veteran. He has competed on the regional mixed-martial-arts scene since 2009. Osu to koja, Trahan made his debut in the NEF MMA cage, defeating Matt Denning (3-4) via first-round submission. It put an end to a five-fight skid that Trahan had been on. He will look to make it two in a row on Kọkànlá Oṣù 19 against Lacey.

 

“I’m looking forward to returning to Lewiston to fight for NEF,” said Trahan. “I’m hoping to put on a good show for everyone and come out with the win.”

 

The opening bell on Saturday, Kọkànlá Oṣù 19 ti wa ni ṣeto fun 7 p.m. Tickets bẹrẹ ni $25 ki o si wa o si wa ni www.TheColisee.com tabi nipa pipe awọn Colisee apoti ọfiisi ni 207.783.2009, itẹsiwaju 525.

 

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VELADO CAPTURES GOLD, HALL RETAINS AT NEF 25

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Lewiston, Maine (Kẹsán 10, 2016) - New England njà (NEF) held its most-recent event, “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS” Saturday night at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The event featured both mixed-martial-arts and professional boxing bouts.

 

On the boxing portion of the card, John Webster (9-7-1) ṣẹgun Zenon Herrera (0-3) via unanimous decision on the eve of Webster’s 48th birthday. Webster’s last boxing victory came back in 2004, also in Lewiston, prior to his taking off a decade from active competition.

 

Also in the boxing ring, Casey Kramlich (5-0-1) remained undefeated as he stopped John Ortolani (0-1) in the fourth round via technical knockout. Likewise, Brandon Montella (5-0) kept his pro record perfect with a second-round stoppage of Tollison Lewis (2-2).

 

Rachael Joyce (2-0) won a unanimous decision over Jessica Borga (2-2) in a highly-anticipated women’s amateur bout. Rafael Velado (4-0) captured the amateur lightweight title with a first-round submission of Jimmy Jackson (3-3). Kalebu Hall (8-3) retained the amateur featherweight title, and in doing so handed bantamweight champion Johnny Crafts (4-1) awọn akọkọ pipadanu ti re ọmọ, in a very close split decision on the judges’ scorecards.

 

Aaron Lacey (3-0) kept his unbeaten streak alive with a first-round submission of Cory Iwadii (0-1) on the professional MMA portion of the card. Mike Hansen (5-4) ofo Matt Andrikut (2-1) the first loss of his career in the co-main event, nigba ti Jesse Erickson (8-5) silẹ Crowsneck Boutin (2-3) in the main event of the evening.

 

NEF also announced that it would co-promote its next event with Classic Entertainment & Idaraya (Si Hi Esi). The two largest fight promotions in New England will present a joint card titled “Supremacy” lori Kọkànlá Oṣù 4 in Lewiston at the Colisee.

 

Awọn esi lati Lewiston, Maine:

Ọjọgbọn MMA

 

Jesse Erickson defi. Crowsneck Boutin via rear-naked choke, yika 1

Mike Hansen defi. Matt Andrikut via armbar, yika 1

Taylor Trahan def. Matt Denning via armbar, yika 1

Aaron Lacey defi. Cory Trial via rear-naked choke, yika 1

Walter Smith-Cotito def. Elias Leland via D’arce Choke, yika 2

 

Amateur MMA

 

Kalebu Hall (c) defi. Johnny Crafts via split decision (145 Title)

Rafael Velado defi. Jimmy Jackson via Kimura, yika 1 (155 Title)

Frank Johanson def. Caleb Swoveland via armbar, yika 1

Rachael Joyce def. Jessica Borga via unanimous decision

Walt Shea def. The Slenderman via unanimous decision

 

Ọjọgbọn Boxing

Casey Kramlich def. John Ortolani via TKO, yika 4

Brandon Montella def. Tollison Lewis via TKO, yika 2

John Webster def. Zenon Herrera via unanimous decision

 

NEF and CES present “SUPREMACY,” a night of mixed-martial-arts cagefights, lori Kọkànlá Oṣù 4, 2016 in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets bẹrẹ ni $25 ki o si wa o si wa ni www.TheColisee.com tabi nipa pipe awọn Colisee apoti ọfiisi ni 207.783.2009, itẹsiwaju 525.

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FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO A SHOT AT THE GOLD, JACKSON AND VELADO TAKE MMA CAREERS TO A NEW LEVEL AT NEF 25

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Nipa: Kalle Oakes

Humility is the undertone for any conversation with Jimmy Jackson about his mixed martial arts career. It was a humbling experience that twisted Rafael Velado’s arm into the world of combat sports in the first place.

One of the men will depart Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston wielding a source of pride – the New England Fights amateur lightweight championship belt – after their clash at “NEF 25: Heroes and Villains” this Saturday, Kẹsán 10.

Mention the idea of his earning a title shot in the hexagon and Jackson (3-2) almost can’t withhold a laugh.

“It’s a big opportunity for someone like me,” Jackson said. “I never thought I would be fighting for a title. I’ve had a ton of teammates come up to me and say, ‘You deserve this! Way to go!’ I just never thought of myself as that top-tier fighter. I’ve always been the guy kind of behind the scenes.”

Easy enough for the Bangor fighter to blend in, considering that he trains at Young’s MMA with the likes of Aaron “Relentless” Lacey, “The” Ryan Sanders, and Josh “Hook On” Harvey.

Fighting for the belt vacated by stablemate Harvey isn’t an endeavor that would have entered Jackson’s mind back in 2012, when he accepted a fight in Vermont on a relative lark. He won via submission, with a choke, ni 96 -aaya.

“My training started out as me and a few other guys messing around in a basement,” Jackson said. “My first fight was spur of the moment. I won and it sort of got the adrenaline going, bi, ‘I can do this. I did pretty good.’”

Through a co-worker, he connected up with Young’s MMA.

After a learning curve that included back-to-back losses in 2013, Jackson steadily improved and defeated two consecutive opponents to earn his title opportunity.

“It’s a blessing and a curse. It’s truly a family. These are guys who truly stand by each other, in hard times, bad times, in and out of the gym,” Jackson said of wearing Young’s colors. “But on the flip side, everybody’s watching you, expecting a certain amount of entertainment from you. I want to perform at such a level that people are excited to watch me fight.”

While most fighters go through the drudgery of training in order to bask in the glory of fight night, Jackson contends that it’s the training he loves most. And entering the cage, he claims, is not about him.

“Fighting, si mi, is just what I can do to show everybody what my coaches have accomplished,” Jackson said. “They sacrifice so much to give us fighters the recognition and they get very little recognition in return. The only reason I get in the cage is to represent them.”

Jackson gravitated to MMA with minimal experience in combat sports. Velado, of Norridgewock, brought a decade of jiu-jitsu and a black belt to the table.

That journey had less glamorous beginnings, sibẹsibẹ.

“In July 2005, I was playing basketball and a guy on my own team, if you can believe it, punched me in the face. He took exception to something and he messed me up pretty good,” Velado said. “From watching UFC, I thought I knew what to do to defend myself, and I pulled him down with an arm bar. Pathetically, but I pulled him down.”

Velado called it a reality check, one that led him to enroll in jiu-jitsu classes taught by Aaron Blake in Boothbay Harbor.

“I think all guys think they will be able to defend themselves in a situation, and most of those guys are wrong,” Velado said.

In more than three years of tournament competition, Velado said he fought more than 50 times and lost only three matches.

He grew restless and sought a new challenge. It led him to John Raio’s First Class MMA in Topsham. Velado was primed for his debut, but a sparring session with heavyweight teammate Nick Gulliver led to a torn MCL in his knee.

“That took about six to eight months before I fully recovered,” Velado said. “I dropped in on John again in April 2015, and we got a plan together. He got me in there with a lot of good wrestler types, including himself. He let me train with Marcus Davis and some other guys to expand my skill set.”

Velado has won three times in NEF, capped by a split decision over Mike Peitersen of Young’s.

“You’re in for a war. Young’s guys, they’re great. They’re all respectful. They train like savages,” Velado said. “Look who he’s training against…Those guys could fight anywhere in the United States and do well. You can’t not get better training against guys like that. You can’t not be a stud.”

Jackson, who said that MMA has lowered his stress level while reminding him that there is nothing else in life he can’t handle, hinted that he is the underdog on paper.

“He went three rounds with Mike Pietersen, and Mike is a tough dude. I know he’s a black belt in jits,” Jackson said. “I’m taking a realistic approach. I’m more focused on what I need to do and can’t worry about what he’s going to do. I don’t think he’s going to show me anything that I can’t handle.”

The question, Velado said, is whether or not Jackson’s modesty suggests any level of uncertainty.

“The difference between us is that I know I have jiu-jitsu in my tool box. He doesn’t have anything like that in his tool box that I know of,” Velado said. “He’s going to see what level he’s at in this fight. He’s going to find a way to get past me, or he’s going to take a step back and say is this something I really want to be doing? He definitely has to have confidence if he wants to beat me.”

The opening bell on this Saturday, Kẹsán 10 ti wa ni ṣeto fun 7 p.m. The current docket for “NEF 25: Heroes and Villains” includes three professional boxing matches, five pro mixed martial arts bouts and five amateur MMA scraps. Tickets bẹrẹ ni $25 ki o si wa o si wa ni www.TheColisee.com tabi nipa pipe awọn Colisee apoti ọfiisi ni 207.783.2009, itẹsiwaju 525.

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PROFESSIONAL FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT ADDED TO NEF MMA CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (August 26, 2016) -New England njà (NEF) today announced the addition of a professional featherweight mixed-martial-arts (MMA) bout to the fight promotion’s next event, “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS.” Aaron “Oró” Lacey (2-0) ti wole si oju Cory Iwadii (0-0) at the featherweight limit of 145-pounds.

 

Lacey, the former NEF MMA Amateur Featherweight Champion, recently signed a multi-fight developmental deal with the fight promotion. He amassed an amateur record of 6-1 prior to turning professional. Since entering the pro ranks, Lacey is undefeated. His pro debut saw him submit veteran Derek Shorey (3-7) in the first round last April. Earlier this month, Lacey waged, ati ki o gba, a war with John Santos (3-4) before UFC President Dana White in Bangor at the “NEF Presents Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight” taping. Many observers agree that Lacey, a product of Young’s MMA, is but a few victories away from fighting permanently in front of White.

 

“I’m very happy to be signing with NEF,” said Lacey. “It’s a big step forward in my career and it shows that they have the utmost confidence in my ability! My last fight was an absolute war, but I was fortunate enough to get out of it without any serious injuries. If I’m healthy, I’m fighting–it’s my passion! I’m anxious to welcome Cory to the pro ranks. He has a dangerous skill set that has to be acknowledged and respected. Ti o a wi, so do I! I like to be the guy who comes in and puts on a fight that fans don’t forget and that is exactly what I will do Kẹsán 10.”

 

Cory Trial makes his professional debut after a memorable amateur career with NEF. Ni June 2015, Trial scored the fastest knockout in NEF history when he rocked Corey Hinkley (2-4) a mere seven-seconds into the first round. In his final amateur performance, the 41-year-old Trial defeated Angelo Rizzitello (0-1) via split decision this past spring. He is a member of the tough, gritty team of Ruthless MMA & Boxing based out of Benton, Maine.

 

“I wanna thank NEF for giving me the opportunity to take the next step in my career,” Iwadii wi. “My coach and I have been talking and it’s time. We’ve been putting the work in and I’m ready to take the next step. This fight will really tell me where I’m at. Aaron is a well rounded fighter that likes to push the pace and I’ll be right there looking to do the same! Maa ko padanu o – o ti n lilọ si jẹ ina!”

 

New England njà 'tókàn iṣẹlẹ, "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS,” takes place on Saturday, Kẹsán 10, 2016 ni Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tiketi bẹrẹ ni o kan $25 ki o si ni o wa lori tita to bayi ni www.TheColisee.com tabi nipa pipe awọn Colisée apoti ọfiisi ni 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

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NEW ENGLAND FIGHTS SELLS OUT IN BANGOR

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Bangor, Maine (August 6, 2016) - New England njà (NEF) held its most recent event, “NEF Presents Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight,” Friday night at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The event sold out moments before doors opened to the public. Over 1200 fans in attendance witnessed a wild night of eight professional bouts. The crowd included UFC President Dana White who was in attendance to film a future episode of his web series.

 

Fight of the night went to Aaron Lacey (2-0) ati John Santos (3-4). The two featherweights battled back and forth for a grueling, and bloody, 15-iṣẹju. Lacey was declared the winner by split decision on the judges’ scorecards.

 

In a rematch from 2014, NEF MMA Ọjọgbọn Lightweight asiwaju Devin Powell (8-1) took on Jon Lemke (5-6) in a non-title catchweight contest. In a repeat of the first bout, Powell scored the win over Lemke with a first round submission.

 

Ryan Sanders (11-8) ati Derrick Kennington (11-8) were the third fight of the evening to go the distance with Sanders picking up the victory via unanimous decision.

 

In the bantamweight main event, Brazilian prospect Ricardo Lucas Ramos (9-1) submitted Glendale, California ká Alfred Khashakyan (7-3) ni keji yika.

 

The results from Bangor, Maine:

 

Ricardo Lucas Ramos def. Alfred Khashakyan via rear-naked choke, yika 2

Ryan Sanders def. Derrick Kennington via unanimous decision
Devin Powell def. Jon Lemke via rear-naked choke submission, yika 1

Aaron Lacey defi. John Santos via split decision

David Mundell def. Jarod Lawton via unanimous decision

CJ Ewer defi. Ruben Redman via KO, yika 1

Derrick Brown def. Brendan Battles via TKO, yika 2

Josh Harvey defi. Zenon Herrera nipasẹ TKO, yika 1

 

New England njà 'tókàn iṣẹlẹ, "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS,” takes place on Saturday, Kẹsán 10, 2016 ni Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tiketi bẹrẹ ni o kan $25 ki o si ni o wa lori tita to bayi ni www.TheColisee.com tabi nipa pipe awọn Colisée apoti ọfiisi ni 207.783.2009 x 525. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event.

 

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LAWTON GETS NEW OPPONENT ON BANGOR FIGHT CARD

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Bangor, Maine (July 30, 2016) - Jarod “Kẹhin iseju” Lawton (4-2) has a new opponent this Friday night in Bangor at “NEF Presents Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight.” Lawton’s original opponent, Mike Hansen (4-4), pulled out of the middleweight contest with an injury just days before the start of fight week. NEF officials scoured the country for someone to step up on a mere week’s notice and face the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Lawton. Not an easy task, lati sọ awọn kere. NEF matchmaker Matt Peterson was able to secure a replacement opponent in the form of David “Redneck” Mundell (5-1) of Dunedin, Florida.

Mundell is a purple belt fighting out of Gracie Clearwater. His only loss as a professional came in his last fight this past spring. Ni pato, Mundell had not lost a single round in any of his previous five professional fights to that point. He is the reigning Florida State Professional MMA Welterweight Champion. Mundell held several titles in the amateur ranks before turning pro.

While most competitors would shy away from the prospect of facing a black belt on a week’s notice in front of UFC President Dana White, Mundell approaches the fight with a workmanlike outlook.

“It’s just another day at the office,” said Mundell when reached for comment.

“I am excited to still be a part of the show and thankful Dave Mundell was willing to step up on short notice to take the fight,” Said Lawton. “He is a well-rounded fighter, and I am expecting to put on one of the best fights of the night as always!”

New England njà 'tókàn iṣẹlẹ, “NEF ṣafihan Dana White: Looking for a Fight” gba ibi lori Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tiketi ni o wa lori sale bayi ni www.CrossInsuranceCenter.pẹlu tabi nipa pipe apoti ọfiisi ni 800.745.3000.

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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS FOR TOP MAINE LIGHTWEIGHTS

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Bangor, Maine (July 29, 2016) – Devin Powell was enjoying an evening off from his demanding life as a mixed martial arts instructor and fighter.

He was surrounded by food that probably isn’t on his normal training menu. There were celebratory beverages to fit the loud music and party atmosphere at Xfinity Center, the outdoor concert venue in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

Somehow, Powell heard his phone ring, or felt it vibrate in his pocket. The impending conversation altered his day-after plans considerably.

Powell accepted a return engagement with Jon Lemke at “NEF Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight,” to be held Friday, August 5 ni Ile-iṣẹ Iṣeduro Cross ni Bangor.

“I found out my good friend Jesse Erickson got hurt,” Powell said, “and they asked me to fill in. I said ‘of course.’ Anybody representing UFC, never mind Dana White, if you ever have a chance to fight in front of them, it’s something you want to do if you’re able. It should be a nice, intimate setting.”

Powell (7-1) is the NEF lightweight champion, having secured the strap with a technical knockout of Erickson at “NEF 22: All Roads Lead Here” in April. Lemke (5-5) lost to previous champion Bruce Boyington in a bid for that belt.

The fight will take place five pounds above the lightweight limit at a catch weight of 160.

“It’s a huge opportunity,” said Lemke, who lives in neighboring Brewer. “I’m very grateful. I’m looking forward to fighting in front of probably the most influential person in MMA.”

Their bout is one of eight professional skirmishes to be showcased in front of White, a native of nearby Hermon, and cohorts Din Thomas and Matt Serra. The trio travels the country in pursuit of undiscovered MMA talent in a reality show that is broadcast on White’s YouTube page as well as the UFC Fight Pass subscription-based streamed video service.

Neither man is known to shy away from the spotlight. Lemke stopped Erickson at Bellator 93 in Lewiston two years ago. Powell pushed his winning streak to five with a split-decision triumph June 17 over Tommy Marcellino on the World Series of Fighting stage at Foxwoods.

“I know they’re probably here to watch the guys in the main event,” Powell said of White and his entourage, “but I plan to put on a show that they won’t be able to sleep on. With my fighting style, very aggressive and unorthodox, I believe I definitely will get their attention. This sport is a lot about getting the right opportunity and taking advantage of it.”

When asked if he perceived any edge because Powell took the fight on three weeks’ notice, Lemke politely pointed out that he only began preparing for Erickson two weeks prior to that.

Lemke lost to Josh LaBerge lori June 10.

“I only had a couple extra weeks to prepare. I was still training, but that’s all. I was in pretty good shape but not in fight shape,” Lemke said. “It’s one of those things where they ask you and you’re like, ‘Oh, ọkan, I really want to do this, but.’ It’s just too big an opportunity not to. It’s not necessarily ideal, but as a fighter, absolutely you’re looking for that challenge, and Devin is one of the best guys in the game around here.”

He learned that first-hand, and in resounding fashion, when the two fighters previously clashed on May 10, 2014. Powell prevailed via choke-out in only 23 -aaya.

That setting was Lemke’s comeback fight after his abrupt withdrawal from a title match against John Ortolani eight months earlier.

“It didn’t go very well last time. There were a lot of distractions and different circumstances for me leading up to that fight. I had to pull out of a title fight before that, which you never want to do. Three-quarters of the battle for me was just getting back in the cage,” Lemke said.

“I’m a completely different fighter now,” he added. “I think I’ve progressed everywhere, not just with my skills but with the approach I take. I’ve had quite a few fights and I’ve learned from both the wins and the losses. You always learn. Sometimes you learn the hard way.”

Lemke and Powell each enter the cage for the fourth time in less than a year. That activity is the reason neither man feels uneasy about accepting such a stern challenge after an abbreviated training camp.

In Powell’s case, fighting is simply a natural extension of his everyday life as owner and head instructor at Nostos MMA in Somersworth, N.H.

“I’m grateful for everything I have. I have a 4-year-old daughter and she likes to come to the academy and train jiu-jitsu,” Powell said. “I have a pretty amazing life. I only have to teach, train and fight. A lot of people don’t get more than a couple hours with their kids every night. We sacrifice a lot for this sport. People only see the 15 minutes of hell. They don’t see everything else.”

Powell is pleased to represent NEF for only the third time in his blossoming career.

“NEF is one of the biggest promotions in the country. They make superstars out of guys from Maine,” Powell said. “I fought for World Series of Fighting, and I don’t want to sound like I’m knocking them, but it was a much smaller show. NEF has a huge following, and now you see them going places like Cape Cod and Bangor, and that can only grow it even more. They do it right, and I’m glad to be able to step in there for them.”

Lemke faces the added pressure of fighting in front of not only White but his hometown fans from the Bangor area.

Many of them are not accustomed to the four-hour round trip for his encounters in Lewiston.

“A fight is still just a fight, and the next fight is the biggest fight regardless. You never know who could be there watching or what could happen as a result,” Lemke said, suggesting that he is more concerned with his opponent. “Devin is a phenomenal fighter. He has a great skill set. He’s highly touted and he has a great record to back it up. It’s definitely the challenge of a lifetime for me. He’s also a great guy outside the cage. I get along with him well. I think we respect each other.”

Powell confirmed those suspicions, although he reiterated that his objective is nothing less than another decisive victory.

“He’s a good guy. I don’t have to go to that deep, dark place. I understand that my job is to hurt someone so badly that the referee has to step in to save his life. It’s a beautiful, violent sport. I respect anyone who has the courage to get in there with the same goals as me,” Powell said. “I’m expecting a brouhaha with Lemke. O si ni ibinu. He comes to fight. I like to do the same things. The first fight was short-lived. If I’m able to repeat that, I’m sure Dana White will be happy.”

“NEF ṣafihan Dana White: Wiwa Ija kan ”waye lori Friday, August 5, 2016 ni Ile-iṣẹ Iṣeduro Cross ni Bangor, Maine. Tiketi ni o wa lori sale bayi ni www.CrossInsuranceCenter.pẹlu tabi nipa pipe apoti ọfiisi ni 800.745.3000.

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YOUNG’S MMA HAS HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE ON AUGUST 5 IN BANGOR

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Bangor, Maine (July 28, 2016) – Aṣoju ifiṣootọ lati ọdọ Young's MMA ti Bangor nigbagbogbo ṣe inudidun orukọ rere wọn bi awọn jagunjagun opopona ni Awọn Ija New England.

Lewiston ti wa ni idasilẹ bi ilu ilu fun agbari, loje awọn oludije ati awọn oluwo lati awọn itọsọna mejeeji lori Maine Turnpike. Awọn onija ati awọn onijakidijagan lati afonifoji Odò Penobscot rii pe didaduro ṣiṣe fun awọn kaadi ija wọnyẹn ni igba mẹrin tabi marun ni ọdun kan nilo ifarasi pupọ ju ọpọlọpọ.

Fun igba keji nikan ninu itan rẹ, igbega agbegbe yoo mu agọ ẹyẹ rẹ wa si Ilu Ilu Queen. “NEF ṣafihan: Dana White Lookin 'fun Ija kan "ti wa ni slated fun Ọjọ Jimo, August 5 ni Ile-iṣẹ Iṣeduro Cross.

Ọmọdekunrin, -idaraya be ni o kan kan diẹ awọn bulọọki kuro ni 127 Hammond Street, will celebrate by showcasing one of its fighters in four of the eight scheduled professional bouts. Battle-tested Ryan Sanders and relative newcomers Aaron Lacey, Josh Harvey and CJ Ewer all are poised to take their best shot with the support of a raucous, partisan crowd.

“That’s the most exciting part for me, being from Brewer. I went to Brewer High School,” Lacey said. “It was definitely a huge, huge draw for me, seeing it in person. I went to the fights when NEF came to Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion (July 12, 2013) and all I could think is, ‘Man, I want to do this.’ This has been a goal of mine for a long time.”

Sanders (10-7) will battle Derrick Kennington (11-7) in a clash of wily lightweights that will be on the featured attractions on the docket.

His three stablemates each emerged victorious in their only previous pro bout. Lacey will lock up with John Santos (3-3) of Derry, N.H., ni a featherweight ija. Harvey has an appointment at featherweight. Ewer, who won an amateur bout at the outdoor concert venue in Bangor, will be tested by Ruben Redman (0-1) in a welterweight scrap.

Even with numerous friends in attendance, the four men know it is the presence of UFC president White, who grew up in nearby Hermon, which could have career-changing ramifications.

“It’s a great opportunity. It’s awesome to know that someone like that is going to be in the building on fight night,” Sanders said. “But for me it’s just another fight. I don’t want to get caught up in all that. Just let it unfold.”

Funfun ati awọn alabaṣiṣẹpọ Din Thomas ati Matt Serra rin irin-ajo ni orilẹ-ede naa ni ifojusi ti ẹbun MMA ti a ko rii ni ifihan otitọ ti o tan kaakiri lori oju-iwe YouTube ti White pẹlu iṣẹ ṣiṣe fidio sisanwọle ti UFC Fight Pass.

Bẹẹni, awọn asopọ Maine ti oniṣowo naa jẹ akọsilẹ daradara. Funfun tun ṣe iṣaaju mu UFC Fight Night 47 si Bangor. Awọn ifura talenti odo ti fura pe iṣẹlẹ tuntun jẹ diẹ sii ju ọran ti White ti n ju ​​egungun lọ si ipilẹ ile rẹ, sibẹsibẹ.

“Mo dupẹ pe o mu wa nibi. Mo dajudaju pe o ti wo fiimu lati NEF ni akoko asiko rẹ. O gbọdọ rii nkan ninu NEF ti o fẹran lati ṣe eyi,”Harvey sọ. “Ko jẹ ki n jẹ diẹ aifọkanbalẹ. Mo wa ni yiya fun o. Emi yoo gbiyanju lati fi gbogbo nkan silẹ ki o fojusi iṣẹ ṣiṣe ni ọwọ. ”

Labẹ olukọni ti awọn oniwun-ọrọ Chris Young ati Ernie Fitch, ni aijọju awọn akosemose marun tabi mẹfa ati ọmọ-ọmọ ope mejila nipasẹ idaraya ni eyikeyi ibudó ikẹkọ ti a fun.

“Mẹrin ti wa ni ija, o kan fihan pe a jẹ idaraya ti o dara julọ ni agbegbe naa. Mẹta ti wa ni o wa undefeated. A n ṣe awọn okunrin. Awọn eniyan rii iyẹn o fẹ lati ṣe ikẹkọ pẹlu awọn eniyan ti o dara julọ ti wọn le,” Sanders said. “Dajudaju awa n ta ara wa. O ni awọn eniyan buruku ti o ta kẹtẹkẹtẹ rẹ ni gbogbo ọjọ. A fẹ ohun ti o dara julọ fun ara wa. Iyẹn ni idi ti a fi wa nibi. ”

Harvey nireti awọn nọmba ati ifaramọ lati dagba lẹhin ibẹwo White. O ti ṣe ikẹkọ ni ọdọ Young fun ọdun mẹta. Ijoko ẹgbẹ ẹyẹ ni etikun omi ṣe atilẹyin fun u lati ṣe agbekalẹ ilana ikẹkọ tirẹ. O jẹ anfani ti a ṣe sinu, Harvey ṣe akiyesi, iyẹn ti jẹ ti iyasọtọ ti Lewiston titi di isisiyi.

“Iyẹn ni ohun ti o jẹ ki ọpọlọpọ eniyan bẹrẹ. Wọn lọ wo awọn ija naa wọn fẹ lati gbiyanju,”Harvey sọ. “Iyẹn ni idi ti o fi rii awọn aaye bii Central Maine BJJ (Lewiston) ati Kilasi akọkọ MMA (Topsham) dagba ki Elo. Awọn ija wa nibẹ ni ẹhin wọn. ”

Lacey ṣe apejuwe ọdọ Young bi “ile idaraya ti o kun fun awọn apaniyan.”

Awọn iṣiro ṣe afihan aaye Lacey. Awọn Aleebu mẹta pẹlu awọn igbasilẹ ailabawọn gbogbo bori iṣafihan wọn ni iṣẹju meji tabi kere si.

“Ryan ti lọ si ipinnu nikan Mo ro pe akoko kan ninu iṣẹ rẹ. O pari. Josh ṣẹgun ija rẹ nipasẹ ifakalẹ ni akọkọ yika. CJ lagbara pupọ,” Lacey said. “Wọn koju mi ​​lati jẹ ẹni ti o dara julọ ti Mo le jẹ ni gbogbo ọjọ. Wọn mu mi ni idojukọ kii ṣe ni idaraya nikan ṣugbọn ninu ere igbesi aye ni ita agọ ẹyẹ. ”

Botilẹjẹpe o nkọju si alatako kan pẹlu iriri ti o tobi pupọ, Lacey nireti rush adrenaline iranlọwọ lati nini ọpọlọpọ awọn oju ti o mọ ni ẹhin rẹ.

“O yatọ. Mo ja Mo ro pe igba meje ni Lewiston laarin awọn ija magbowo ati iṣafihan pro mi,"O si wi. “Eyi fun mi ni aye lati wa ni agbegbe itunu mi. Ati pe ọpọlọpọ awọn onijakidijagan mi ko le ṣe isalẹ wa nibẹ. Ni akoko ti o rii ninu irin-ajo naa, owo ti awọn tiketi, boya duro moju, wọn ko le ṣe. ”

Harvey gba, n tọka si pe o jẹ ija ibẹrẹ fun eyiti ko nilo lati gbe apo-ori kan.

“Eyi yoo jẹ akoko akọkọ ti Mo ti sùn ni ibusun ti ara mi ni alẹ ṣaaju ija. Mo ro pe o jẹ anfani nla kan,”Harvey sọ. “Diẹ ninu eniyan le ronu pẹlu diẹ sii ti awọn onijakidijagan rẹ nibẹ pe titẹ diẹ sii wa, ṣugbọn Mo ro pe o kan n gbe ọ le. ”

“NEF ṣafihan Dana White: Wiwa Ija kan ”waye lori Friday, August 5, 2016 ni Ile-iṣẹ Iṣeduro Cross ni Bangor, Maine. Tiketi ni o wa lori sale bayi ni www.CrossInsuranceCenter.pẹlu tabi nipa pipe apoti ọfiisi ni 800.745.3000.

Fun alaye diẹ ẹ sii lori iṣẹlẹ ati ija kaadi awọn imudojuiwọn, jọwọ lọsi awọn igbega ká aaye ayelujara ni www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ni afikun, o le wo awọn fidio NEF ni www.youtube.com/NEFMMA ati www.flocombat.com, tẹle wọn lori Twitternefights ki o si da awọn osise Facebook egbe "New England njà."

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ERICKSON OUT, POWELL IN TO FACE LEMKE IN FRONT OF UFC PRESIDENT

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Bangor, Maine (July 18, 2016) – When Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White comes to Bangor onAugust 5, 2016 to check out the local talent New England Fights (NEF) has to offer, Jesse “Awọn Viking” Erickson (7-5) will unfortunately have to watch from the sidelines. Erickson suffered an injury while training for his bout with Jon Lemke (5-5) previously-scheduled to take place that evening. White will be present to record a future episode of his web series Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight in which professional mixed-martial-artists have a shot at earning a UFC contract based on their performance.

 

Within mere hours of being informed of Erickson’s injury, NEF executives had found a replacement in the form of the promotion’s reigning professional lightweight champion Devin Powell (7-1). The bout will be a non-title contest scheduled for three-rounds at a catchweight of 160-pounds. It is a rematch of a May 2014 NEF fight which Powell won via first-round submission. Should Lemke win the rematch, he will be in line for a title shot in the rubber match.

 

“Lọgan ti lẹẹkansi, I am incredibly thankful and grateful to NEF for making this fight happen,” wi Lemke. “Getting an opponent change last minute is usually pretty stressful. Not this time, sibẹsibẹ, as the crew at NEF was on top of it, and the next day I had a new opponent. I am very much looking forward to getting another crack at Devin, as I had a horrible showing in our first fight. Devin is a highly-touted and talented fighter and I expect an all out battle for sure. I have been looking forward to another crack at him for some time and you will see the best Jon Lemke yet.”

 

“Taking a short notice fight against Lemke was a no brainer,” stated Powell. “No way could I pass on a chance to fight a fellow Mainer a few hours away from my mom’s hometown of Allagash, Maine. Dana, I hope you get your popcorn, because you’re about to see a show. Hell or high water, I’m getting my hand raised.”

 

New England njà 'tókàn iṣẹlẹ, “NEF ṣafihan Dana White: Looking for a Fight” gba ibi lori Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tiketi ni o wa lori sale bayi ni www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com tabi nipa pipe apoti ọfiisi ni 800.745.3000.

 

Fun alaye diẹ ẹ sii lori iṣẹlẹ ati ija kaadi awọn imudojuiwọn, jọwọ lọsi awọn igbega ká aaye ayelujara ni www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ni afikun, o le wo awọn fidio NEF ni www.youtube.com/NEFMMA atiwww.flocombat.com, tẹle wọn lori Twitternefights ki o si da awọn osise Facebook egbe "New England njà."

 

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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.

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DANA WHITE: LOOKIN’ FOR A FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR BANGOR EVENT

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Bangor, Maine (July 12, 2016) – Earlier today, New England njà (NEF) announced the fight card for the promotion’s August 5, 2016 event at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Gbẹhin Gbigbogun asiwaju (UFC) President Dana White will be present at the event to scout talent for his web show Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight. Eight professional mixed-martial-arts (MMA) bouts will be presented before White. Sixteen competitors will look to impress the UFC boss and earn a contract with the largest MMA promotion in the world.

 

Ni awọn akọkọ iṣẹlẹ, “The Fearless” Alfred Khashakyan (7-2) will face Brazilian prospect Ricardo Lucas Ramos (8-1) in a bantamweight contest. Based out of Glendale, California, Khashakyan is a finisher, having won seven of his last eight bouts via knockout or technical knockout. Khashakyan will be in good company on August 5 as his opponent does not believe in letting the judges decide the winner either. Seven of Ramos’ eight wins have been finishes, including five submissions.

 

Maine lightweights Jon Lemke (5-5) ati Jesse “Awọn Viking” Erickson (7-5) will meet in a rematch of their Bellator 93 bout from 2013. Lemke won the first battle in Lewiston via first round technical knockout. Both Erickson and Lemke have recently challenged for the NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Title. They are two of the top-ranked fighters in the state at 155-pounds.

 

Local, Bangor-based Young’s MMA will send no less than four competitors to the cage in hopes of winning a UFC contract. “Awọn” Ryan Sanders (10-7), Aaron “Oró” Lacey (1-0), CJ Ewer (1-0), ati Josh “Hook On” Harvey (1-0) will all be in action for the first time at the Cross.

 

In a bout that has all the makings of a “show-stealer,” Brazil Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) dudu igbanu Jarod “Kẹhin iseju” Lawton (4-2) ti wa ni se eto lati koju Mike “The mustache” Hansen (4-4) ni a middleweight ija. Both will be looking to bounce back from losses in their respective previous bouts. Hansen is a former state high school wrestling champion out of Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine.

 

Awọn kikun ija kaadi (koko lati yi):

 

265-Poun: Brendan Battles (1-0) la. Derrick Brown (4-3)

185-Poun: Jarod Lawton (4-2) la. Mike Hansen (4-4)

170-Poun: CJ Ewer (1-0) la. Ruben Redman (0-1)

155-Poun: Ryan Sanders (10-7) la. Derrick Kennington (11-7)

155-Poun: Jesse Erickson (7-5) la. Jon Lemke (5-5)

145-Poun: Josh Harvey (1-0) la. Brandon Bushaw (2-2)

145-Poun: Aaron Lacey (1-0) la. John Santos (3-3)

135-Poun: Alfred Khashakyan (7-2) la. Ricardo Lucas Ramos (8-1)

 

New England njà 'tókàn iṣẹlẹ, “NEF ṣafihan Dana White: Looking for a Fight” gba ibi lori Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tiketi ni o wa lori sale bayi ni www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com tabi nipa pipe apoti ọfiisi ni 800.745.3000.

 

Fun alaye diẹ ẹ sii lori iṣẹlẹ ati ija kaadi awọn imudojuiwọn, jọwọ lọsi awọn igbega ká aaye ayelujara ni www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ni afikun, o le wo awọn fidio NEF ni www.youtube.com/NEFMMA atiwww.flocombat.com, tẹle wọn lori Twitternefights ki o si da awọn osise Facebook egbe "New England njà."

 

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.