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A PRO DEBUT AND THE RETURN OF A POPULAR ATHLETE AT NEF 33

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POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE: Portland, Maine (Février 5, 2018) - Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (NEF) retourne à Aura à Portland le Avril 14, 2018 avec prochain événement mixte martiaux d'arts de la promotion de la lutte, “NEF 33: Contre-courant.” Plus tôt aujourd'hui,, NEF announced the addition of a professional lightweight bout to the card. John Ortolani (8-11) se réunira Caleb salle (0-0) à un poids de combat de 155 livres-.

 

 

 

 

John Ortolani, a native New Englander now residing in Florida, is one of the most popular athletes to ever step into the NEF cage. Ortolani has made his mark both in MMA and on the lacrosse field where he has played for several teams in the Major League Lacrosse circuit over the years. Having competed regionally in MMA since 2009, Ortolani made his NEF debut in the fall of 2012 with a submission win over Bruce Boyington (14-11). The upcoming fight with Hall will be Ortolani’s fifth trip to the NEF cage, not counting one further appearance in the NEF boxing ring. He currently trains with Robson Moura Nations United (RMNU) à Tampa, Floride.

 

 

 

 

“I’m excited for the fight with Caleb,” said Ortolani. “He’s had a great amateur career and has a lot of experience. I can’t wait to perform in front of the NEF fans again and welcome Caleb to the pro ranks the hard way!"

 

 

 

 

Caleb Hall has had a prolific amateur MMA career with an impressive record of 8-3. Prior to entering the MMA ranks, he was a two-time Maine state champion wrestling for Dirigo High School in Dixfield. Hall later wrestled for both Plymouth State University (PSU) in New Hampshire and the University of Southern Maine (USM). He captured the NEF Amateur Featherweight Title in the spring of 2016 with a submission of Erik Nelson (2-3). He later successfully defended that title against Johnny Crafts (4-1) à “NEF 25” in the fall of that year. Hall is a member of the Choi Institute in Portland, Maine.

 

 

 

 

“Every fighter’s goal is to get to the UFC,” said Hall. “To get there, you have to beat the toughest guys you can find on the regional circuit. Beating Ortolani, a 20-fight pro veteran, is a step towards my goal of where I want to go in this sport.”

 

 

 

 

NEF revient à Portland, Maine, à Aura sur Samedi, Avril 14, 2018. Les billets sont en vente dès maintenant à www.AuraMaine.com. Pour plus d'informations sur l'événement, se il vous plaît visiter www.NewEnglandFights.com.

 

 

 

 

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Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (“NEF”) est une entreprise de promotions événements lutte. La mission de NEF est de créer les plus hauts événements de qualité pour les combattants et les fans. Équipe de direction de NEF possède une vaste expérience dans la gestion des sports de combat, production d'événements, relations avec les médias, commercialisation, juridique et la publicité.

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VELADO CAPTURES GOLD, HALL RETAINS AT NEF 25

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Lewiston, Maine (Septembre 10, 2016) - Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (NEF) held its most-recent event, “NEF 25: HÉROS & 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) vaincu 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. Également, Brandon Montella (5-0) kept his pro record perfect with a second-round stoppage of Tollison Lewis (2-2).

 

Rachael Joyce (2-0) a remporté une décision unanime sur 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). Caleb salle (8-3) retained the amateur featherweight title, and in doing so handed bantamweight champion Johnny Artisanat (4-1) la première perte de sa carrière, in a very close split decision on the judges’ tableaux de bord.

 

Aaron Lacey (3-0) kept his unbeaten streak alive with a first-round submission of Cory première instance (0-1) on the professional MMA portion of the card. Mike Hansen (5-4) main Matt Andrikut (2-1) the first loss of his career in the co-main event, tandis que Jesse Erickson (8-5) soumis 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 & Sportif (CES). The two largest fight promotions in New England will present a joint card titled “Suprématie” sur Novembre 4 in Lewiston at the Colisee.

 

Les résultats de Lewiston, Maine:

PROFESSIONNEL MMA

 

Jesse Erickson def. Crowsneck Boutin via rear-naked choke, tour 1

Mike Hansen def. Matt Andrikut via armbar, tour 1

Taylor Trahan def. Matt Denning via armbar, tour 1

Aaron Lacey def. Cory Trial via rear-naked choke, tour 1

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

 

AMATEUR MMA

 

Caleb salle (c) def. Johnny Crafts via split decision (145 Titre)

Rafael Velado def. Jimmy Jackson via Kimura, tour 1 (155 Titre)

Frank Johanson def. Caleb Swoveland via armbar, tour 1

Rachael Joyce def. Jessica Borga via unanimous decision

Walt Shea def. The Slenderman via unanimous decision

 

Boxe professionnelle

Casey Kramlich bat. John Ortolani via TKO, tour 4

Brandon Montella def. Tollison Lewis via TKO, tour 2

John Webster def. Zenon Herrera via unanimous decision

 

NEF and CES present “SUPRÉMATIE,” a night of mixed-martial-arts cagefights, sur Novembre 4, 2016 à Lewiston, Maine. Billets à partir de $25 et sont disponibles à www.TheColisee.com ou en appelant la billetterie du Colisée au 207.783.2009, extension 525.

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HALL AND CRAFTS PREPARE FOR ONE LAST AMATEUR SCRAP BEFORE THE PROS

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Par: Kalle Oakes

It is hard to believe that Caleb Hall and Johnny Crafts’ paths have not crossed in the New England Fights mixed martial arts hexagon before now.

Separated by only two years in age and only a handful of pounds on the scale, the two former high school athletes made the transition to the cage from other combat pursuits at around the same time. Hall was a champion wrestler, while Crafts was a decorated grappler in the jiu-jitsu realm.

They are even considering a jump to the professional ranks at the same time … after one final stop to stand toe-to-toe with one another in a clash of amateur champions at “NEF 25: Heroes and Villains.”

NEF amateur featherweight champion Hall (7-3) of Portland by way of Dixfield will collide with NEF amateur bantamweight titleholder Crafts (4-0) of Lisbon this Samedi, Septembre 10.

“I’d say my days in the amateur ranks are numbered,” Hall said. “I feel at this point, as tough as the fights are getting, I might as well be a pro. I just didn’t want to do it too early. I wanted to be a legitimate pro athlete.”

Hall took a measured approach to his ascent through the ranks. Not many fighters stick around for a double-digit number of amateur bouts before either taking prize money or returning to the safety of spectator-hood.

puis à nouveau, not many debut in the sport as early as Hall. He remembers getting his first recruiting call from NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson while helping a friend, Josh Thornton, train for an NEF appearance.

“He called me out of nowhere and tried to get me a fight on short notice. Then he saw me filling out the information sheet and noticed that I was still only 17,” Hall said, noting that the rules prohibit minors from entering the fray. “So I ended up fighting in September, a month after my 18e anniversaire. I was hooked from the first time I watched it. I knew it was something I wanted to do.”

Hall won his first three fights, largely on the strength of his wrestling acumen, while bouncing between his hometown in the Western mountains of Maine and Plymouth State University in New Hampshire.

While sparring at First Class MMA in Topsham, Hall heard NEF mainstay John Raio rave about the merits of the Choi Institute in Portland. Hall took the advice and quickly discovered a place where his boxing and striking skills improved exponentially.

“Most of my training has been stand-up. I’ve tried to improve on it,” Hall said. “I figure that I’ve wrestled so long that I can kind of put it down when it comes to training and put more effort in the areas where I need to improve my skills.”

Hall carries a two-fight winning streak. The latter victory was a second-round submission over Erik Nelson for the vacant 145-pound strap in April.

He has stayed busy, rarely skipping back-to-back NEF cards during his time with the organization. By contrast, Crafts had been out of the cage for a year prior to his third-round TKO of Henry Clark for the 135-pound title in February.

“Injuries are what have screwed me over. I should have a lot more fights for as long as I’ve been at it,” Crafts said. “If I’m healthy, gagner ou perdre, I think this is probably my last fight as an amateur. Je suis 24. I don’t want to drag it on too long.”

Crafts agreed with Hall’s assessment that whichever of the two fighters is able to step out of his comfort zone on the mat will gain the upper hand.

“Caleb is a really good wrestler. I never wrestled in high school, just jiu-jitsu. But with jiu-jitsu, you learn how to wrestle,” Crafts said. “I think people are going to be surprised by my wrestling, and I think everybody’s going to be impressed with my boxing. I feel more confident. I think he’s going to be surprised when I punch him in the face.”

Hall has fought all but two of his fights at 145 pounds and said that he considers that weight class “home.” Crafts dismissed any disadvantage in having to step up, noting that his walking-around weight is in the 160s.

“This is my first time fighting at 145. I’m really excited about it. Getting down to 135 is a really big cut for me. I felt it in the last fight. I could just tell. I really shouldn’t have been as tired as I was,” Crafts said. “And Henry was a good opponent. I was working on things, using more of my stand-up. That kind of prolonged it.

“He’s definitely the best at 145 pour moi,” Crafts added in reference to Hall. “He’s one of the most experienced amateurs out there. He’s definitely the best guy for me to fight.”

The opening bell this Samedi, Septembre 10 est fixé pour 7 p.m. The current docket for “NEF 25: Heroes and Villains” includes three professional boxing matches, five pro mixed martial arts bouts and six amateur MMA scraps. Billets à partir de $25 et sont disponibles à www.TheColisee.com ou en appelant la billetterie du Colisée au 207.783.2009, extension 525.

Pour plus d'informations sur les mises à jour de cartes événements et de combat, se il vous plaît visitez le site Web de la promotion au www.NewEnglandFights.com. En outre, vous pouvez regarder des vidéos au NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, les suivre sur Twitternefights et rejoindre le groupe Facebook officiel "New England combats."

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Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (“NEF”) est une entreprise de promotions événements lutte. La mission de la NEF est de créer les événements de la plus haute qualité pour les combattants et les fans du Maine semblables. Équipe de direction de NEF possède une vaste expérience dans la gestion des sports de combat, production d'événements, relations avec les médias, commercialisation, juridique et la publicité.

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THREE WOMEN’S FIGHTS, TWO TITLE FIGHTS AND NEW FACES FIND A HOME ON NEF 25 CARTE

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Lewiston, Maine (Août 19, 2016) Combats -Nouveau Angleterre (NEF) today announced the full fight card for the promotion’s next event, “NEF 25: HÉROS & VILLAINS.” It is scheduled to take place onSamedi, Septembre 10, 2016 à Lewiston. The dynamic card will feature professional boxing bouts, as well as both professional and amateur mixed-martial-arts (MMA) concours.

 

On the boxing portion of the card, Brandon Montella (4-0) se réunira Tollison Lewis (2-1) à un concours des lourds-légers de quatre rondes, while longtime Maine middleweight Jean “Gronder” Webster (8-7-1) returns on the eve of his 48th birthday to battle Zenon “K-Bar” Herrera (0-2). Rounding out the pro boxing portion of the card will be Casey “Buzzsaw” Maladroit (4-0-1) et Connor Barry (0-1) dans un combat de quatre rondes.

 

The professional side of the MMA card will feature a total of three Bellator and one Invicta veterans. Jesse “Le Viking” Erickson (7-5) et Jon Lemke(5-6) will rematch their previous bout won by Lemke at Bellator 93 en 2013. Bellator 144 competitor Walter Smith Cotito (3-4) returns to Maine after a three-year absence to meet Elias “Danger Mouse” Leland (2-1), tandis que Valerie “Valociraptor” Aspaas (0-0) herself returns to Maine after three years to make her pro debut against Invicta 16 vétéran Sarah “SwitchKick” Cliquez (0-1).

 

The amateur MMA card will be headlined by two title fights. Rafael “Deez Nuts” Velado (3-0) prend Jimmy Jackson (3-2) for the vacant amateur lightweight title. Amateur bantamweight champion Johnny Artisanat (4-0) steps up in weight to challenge Caleb salle (7-3) for Hall’s featherweight crown.

 

The amateur card will also feature two women’s bantamweight bouts with Brianne Genschell (0-0) et Melissa Trahan (0-0) making their respective cage debut against one another, tandis que Jessica “The Black Widow” Borga(2-1) doit se réunir Rachael Joyce (1-0).

 

The full “NEF 25” carte de combat (sous réserve de modifications):

 

Boxe professionnelle

 

175 LIVRES STERLING: Brandon Montella vs. Tollison Lewis

160 LIVRES STERLING: John Webster vs. Zenon Herrera

155 LIVRES STERLING: Casey Kramlich vs. Connor Barry

PROFESSIONNEL MMA

 

205 LIVRES STERLING: Mike Hansen vs. Matt Andrikut

155 LIVRES STERLING: Jesse Erickson vs. Jon Lemke

145 LIVRES STERLING: Matt Denning vs. Taylor Trahan

135 LIVRES STERLING: Elias Leland vs. Walter Smith Cotito

125 LIVRES STERLING: Sarah Click vs. Valerie Aspaas

AMATEUR MMA

155 POUND*TITLE: Rafael Velado vs. Jimmy Jackson

145 POUND*TITLE: Caleb salle (c) vs. Johnny Artisanat

155 LIVRES STERLING: Caleb Swoveland vs. Frank Johanson

135 LIVRES STERLING: Walt Shea vs. Joel Downing

135 LIVRES STERLING: Brianne Genschell vs. Melissa Trahan

135 LIVRES STERLING: Jessica Borga vs. Rachael Joyce

 

prochain événement de la Nouvelle-Angleterre Fights, "NEF 25: HÉROS & VILLAINS,” takes place on Samedi, Septembre 10, 2016 au Colisée Androscoggin Bank de Lewiston, Maine. Billets à partir de seulement $25 et sont en vente dès maintenant au www.TheColisee.com ou en appelant la billetterie du Colisée au 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Pour plus d'informations sur les mises à jour de cartes événements et de combat, se il vous plaît visitez le site Web de la promotion au www.NewEnglandFights.com. En outre, vous pouvez regarder des vidéos au NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, les suivre sur Twitternefights et rejoindre le groupe Facebook officiel "New England combats."

 

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IT WILL BE CHAMPION VS. CHAMPION ON SEPTEMBER 10 À Lewiston

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Lewiston, Maine (Août 9, 2016) – In a rare occurrence, two champions from two different weight divisions will square off onSeptembre 10, 2016 when New England Fights presents “NEF 25: HÉROS & VILLAINS” à Lewiston. Reigning NEF MMA Amateur Bantamweight Champion Johnny Artisanat (4-0) will come up in weight to challenge Caleb salle (7-3) for Hall’s NEF MMA Amateur Featherweight Title.

 

Caleb Hall was a two-time Maine state champion wrestling for Dirigo High School in Dixfield. He would go on to wrestle for Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, as well as the University of Southern Maine. À “NEF 22” this past spring, Hall captured the vacant featherweight title by submitting Erik Nelson (2-3) dans le second tour. In the upcoming bout with Crafts, Hall will be looking to not only retain his title, but to also gain a measure of revenge against Crafts who defeated Hall’s teammate Henry Clark (3-2) l'automne dernier.

 

“Johnny’s making a big mistake coming up in weight trying to take my belt,” said Hall. “I will avenge my teammate, Henry Clark, and put him away early.”

 

Johnny Crafts is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt with Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ). As mentioned, Crafts defeated Henry Clark of the Choi Institute last fall to claim the amateur bantamweight title. Sur Septembre 10, Crafts hopes to make history by becoming the first competitor to simultaneously hold two championships in two different weight divisions.

 

“I’m honestly just excited to get in there and have a brutal, fun fight,” lesdits Artisanat. “It’s going to be a guaranteed war versus Caleb. It’s less focus on cutting weight at 145 for me and more on the training camp. I’m going to be the most technical and strong I have ever been for this fight.”

 

prochain événement de la Nouvelle-Angleterre Fights, "NEF 25: HÉROS & VILLAINS,” takes place on Samedi, Septembre 10, 2016 au Colisée Androscoggin Bank de Lewiston, Maine. Billets à partir de seulement $25 et sont en vente dès maintenant au www.TheColisee.com ou en appelant la billetterie du Colisée au 207.783.2009 x 525. Les billets seront également disponibles à la porte le soir de l'événement.

 

Pour plus d'informations sur les mises à jour de cartes événements et de combat, se il vous plaît visitez le site Web de la promotion au www.NewEnglandFights.com. En outre, vous pouvez regarder des vidéos au NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, les suivre sur Twitternefights et rejoindre le groupe Facebook officiel "New England combats."

 

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NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT NEF 22 À Lewiston

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Lewiston, Maine (Avril 23, 2016) - Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (NEF), Numéro un la promotion de la lutte régionale de l'Amérique, held its most recent event, “NEF 22: TOUS LES CHEMINS MÈNENT ICI,” Saturday night at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Plus que 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, Brandon “Le Cannon” Baie (11-1-1) fought to a majority draw in a six-round contest with James Lester (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 Caleb salle (7-3) captured the vacant amateur featherweight title with a second-round submission of Erik Nelson (2-3). On the professional side of the MMA card, Devin Powell (6-1) took home the lightweight championship by defeating Jesse Erickson (6-5) in the first round via technical knockout.

 

Les résultats complets de Lewiston, Maine:

 

Boxe professionnelle

Brandon Berry fought James Lester to a majority draw

PROFESSIONNEL MMA

 

Devin Powell def. Jesse Erickson via TKO, tour 1 (Powell wins lightweight title)

Mike Hansen def. Jesse Baughman via arm triangle, tour 1

Josh Harvey def. Matt Denning via triangle choke, tour 1

Lewis de la pouces. Zenon Herrera via armbar, tour 1

Aaron Lacey def. Derek Shorey via D’Arce Choke, tour 1

 

AMATEUR MMA

 

Glenn Kasabian def. Matt Marshall via TKO, tour 1

Tom Burgess def. Alex Payson via KO, tour 2

Ryan Daley def. Jake Denham via TKO, tour 2

Bryce Bamford def. Joe Krech via TKO, tour 1

Caleb salle def. Erik Nelson via D’arce Choke, tour 2 (Hall wins featherweight title)

Nick Gulliver def. Dave Smith via TKO, tour 1

Cory première instance def. Angelo Rizzitello via split decision

Ras Hylton def. Matt Glover via KO, tour 2

Angela Young def. Hannah Sparrell via unanimous decision

 

prochain événement de la Nouvelle-Angleterre Fights, "NEF 23: CAGE THE CAPE," se déroule Samedi, Mai 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Les billets sont en vente dès maintenant àwww.NewEnglandFights.com.

 

NEF revient au Colisée Androscoggin Bank à Lewiston, Maine sur Juin 18, 2016 avec “NEF 24: THE PROMISED LAND.” Les billets pour «NEF 24» commencent à seulement $25 et sont en vente dès maintenant au www.TheColisee.com ou en appelant la billetterie du Colisée au207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Pour plus d'informations sur les événements et les mises à jour des cartes de combat, se il vous plaît visitez le site Web de la promotion au www.NewEnglandFights.com. En outre, vous pouvez regarder des vidéos au NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, les suivre sur Twitternefights et rejoindre le groupe Facebook officiel "New England combats."

 

À propos de la Nouvelle-Angleterre Fights

 

Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (“NEF”) est une entreprise de promotions événements lutte. La mission de la NEF est de créer les événements de la plus haute qualité pour les combattants et les fans du Maine semblables. Équipe de direction de NEF possède une vaste expérience dans la gestion des sports de combat, production d'événements, relations avec les médias, commercialisation, juridique et la publicité.

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ALL ROADS LEAD TO MONUMENTAL FIGHT CARD IN LEWISTON

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Lewiston, Maine (Mars 31, 2016) - Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (NEF), Numéro un la promotion de la lutte régionale de l'Amérique, tiendra son prochain événement, “NEF 22: TOUS LES CHEMINS MÈNENT ICI” sur Samedi, Avril 23, 2016 au Colisée Androscoggin Bank de Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) et combats de boxe professionnels. Plus tôt aujourd'hui,, NEF a annoncé la carte de combat complet pour l'événement. The fight card is scheduled to feature three professional boxing matches, six professional MMA bouts, and twelve exciting amateur MMA contests.

 

On the professional boxing side of the card, Northeast Junior Welterweight Champion, and the pride of West Forks, Maine, Brandon “Le Cannon” Baie(11-1, 7 KOs) returns to the ring for a six-rounder with Detroit, Michigan’s James Lester (10-9, 4 KOs). Baie, one of the most popular boxers to ever come out of Maine, will look for his fourth consecutive victory since returning from a shoulder injury last year.

 

That will prove easier said than done with Lester standing in the opposite corner. Lester is a product of the world-famous Kronk Gym in Detroit where world champions like Thomas “Hitman” Hearns (61-5-1, 48 KOs), Oscar De La Hoya (39-6, 30 KOs), Lennox Lewis (41-2-1, 32 KOs) and Wladimir Klitschko (64-4, 53 KOs) have trained under the late Emmanuel Steward. Lester was ranked number-two nationally as an amateur. He presents a dangerous threat to Berry, one that could very well play the role of “becquet” à “Le Cannon” and his legion of fans.

 

After a bloody war of a professional boxing debut at “NEF 21” mois dernier, NEF MMA regular Crowsneck Boutin (0-0-1) will once again step into the boxing ring, this time facing Brandon Montella (3-0, 2 KOs). Montella, now a resident of Massachusetts, grew up in Maine and served in the United States Marine Corps.

 

Headlining the professional MMA portion of the fight card will be Jesse “Le Viking” Erickson (6-4) et Devin Powell (5-1) à un concours léger. Both fighters are currently on a three-fight win streak.

 

“I try to focus on what is right in front of me,” said Erickson during a recent interview on The MMA Report Podcast. “I never looked past my opponents but I like to think what the reward is going to be when I beat this guy.”

 

Neither athlete can afford to overlook the other, but a win for either could very well mean a call from one of the national promotions. Erickson has been there before with Bellator. Powell is an all-around talent with some slick finishes to his credit.

 

“This is the type of MMA fight we absolutely love,” ladite NEF co-propriétaire et promoteur Nick DiSalvo. “You have two guys who match up so well. They’ve both been racking up the wins. They’ve faced some of the same opponents. They’re both solid on the mat and on their feet. I expect this to be yet another crazy, wild NEF MMA main event!”

 

“Crazy” et “wild” do not even begin to describe the grudge that has developed between Josh “Hook On” Harvey (0-0) et Mat “Ken Doll” Denning (2-1). The bitter rivals will meet at a fight weight of 150-pounds at “NEF 22” in an MMA bout. The bout will be Harvey’s professional debut after a stellar 5-1 amateur career that saw him capture the NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight Title, as well as the northeast regions number-one ranking. The well-publicized personal issues between Harvey and Denning will be settled in the cage on April 23rd.

 

The professional portion of the MMA card will also feature the pro debut of Harvey’s Young’s MMA teammate Aaron “Implacable” Lacey (0-0) as he takes on veteran “Incassable 2.0” Derek Shorey (3-5) dans un combat de poids plume. Lacey vacated the NEF MMA Amateur Featherweight Title in order to turn professional.

 

That title will not stay vacant very long as Caleb salle (6-3) et Erik Nelson (2-2) face off to determine a new champion at the top of the amateur MMA card. Hall is coming off a first-round submission win at “NEF XX” l'automne dernier, while Nelson recently picked up a unanimous decision victory at “NEF 21.”

 

The amateur MMA card will also feature a women’s fight between Angela Jeune(0-1) et “Hollywood” Hannah Sparrell (1-0). Young and Sparrell made their respective debuts last year at “NEF XIX.”

 

The full “NEF 22” carte de combat (sujettes à modification et l'approbation du Combat Sports Authority du Maine):

 

 

Boxe professionnelle

175 Crowsneck Boutin 0-0-1 (Choi) vs Brandon Montella 3-0 (Le chemin)

140 Brandon Berry 11-1 (West Forks) contre James Lester 10-9 (Kronk)

140 Josh Parker 0-2-1 (Impitoyable) vs Evincii Dixon 7-13-1 (Lancastre)

PROFESSIONNEL MMA

 

205 Mike Hansen 3-3 (Berserkers) vs Jesse Baughman 0-1 (Link)

170 Jarod Lawton 4-2 (Lawton/NEU) vs Aaron Aschendorf 2-2 (ABCC)

155 Devin Powell 5-1 (Nostos) vs Jesse Erickson 6-4 (CMBJJ)

150 Josh Harvey 0-0 (Young's) vs Matt Denning 2-1 (CMBJJ)

155 Zenon Herrera 0-3 (Indépendant) vs Tollison Lewis 0-5 (CMBJJ)

145 Aaron Lacey 0-0 (Young's) vs Derek Shorey 3-5 (Shatterproof)

 

AMATEUR MMA

 

145 *TITRE Caleb salle 6-3 (Choi) vs Erik Nelson 2-2 (CMBJJ)

265 Dave Smith 2-1 (Berserkers) vs Nick Gulliver 2-0 (Première classe)

265 Matt Glover 1-0 (Berserkers) vs Ras Hylton 1-0 (Première classe)

265 Joe Krech 0-1 (Berserkers) vs Bryce Bamford 1-0 (Première classe)

185 Anthony Spires 0-1 (Indépendant) vs Mike Williams 1-1 (CMBJJ)

170 John Hansen 0-0 (Berserkers) vs Alex Payson 1-0 (Première classe)

155 Ken Dunn 0-3 (Le. ME Budo Arts) vs Frank Johanson 0-1 (CMBJJ)

150 Cory première instance 1-2 (Impitoyable) vs Jeremy Tyler 4-3 (Équipe irlandaise)

145 Johnny Artisanat 4-0 (NOUVEAU) vs Taylor Costantino 2-1 (Team Irish PTC)

145 Glenn Kasabian 0-0 (Choi) vs Matt Marshall 2-5 (MMA Athletix)

140 Angela Jeune 0-1 (Young's) vs Hannah Sparrell 1-0 (Première classe)

125 Jake Denham 1-0 (Lawton BJJ) vs Ryan Daley 0-2 (Équipe irlandaise)

 

 

prochain événement de la Nouvelle-Angleterre Fights, "NEF 22: TOUS LES CHEMINS MÈNENT ICI," se déroule Samedi, Avril 23, 2016 au Colisée Androscoggin Bank de Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 et sont en vente dès maintenant au www.TheColisee.com ou en appelant la billetterie du Colisée au 207.783.2009 x 525. Pour plus d'informations sur les mises à jour de cartes événements et de combat, se il vous plaît visitez le site Web de la promotion au www.NewEnglandFights.com. En outre, vous pouvez regarder des vidéos au NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, les suivre sur Twitternefights et rejoindre le groupe Facebook officiel "New England combats."

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RECENTLY VACATED FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE TO BE FILLED AT NEF 22

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Lewiston, Maine (Mars 11, 2016) - Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (NEF), Numéro un la promotion de la lutte régionale de l'Amérique, tiendra son prochain événement, “NEF 22: TOUS LES CHEMINS MÈNENT ICI” sur Samedi, Avril 23, 2016 au Colisée Androscoggin Bank de Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) et combats de boxe professionnels. Plus tôt aujourd'hui,, NEF announced the addition of an amateur featherweight title bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” carte de combat. Caleb salle (6-3) va prendre Erik Nelson (2-2) for the vacant NEF MMA Amateur Featherweight Title. The championship was vacated earlier this week when previous champion Aaron Lacey (6-1) announced that he would enter the professional ranks at “NEF 22.”

 

Caleb Hall is a member of the Choi Institute of Portland, Maine. He was a two-time Maine state champion wrestling for Dirigo High School in Dixfield. Hall later wrestled for both Plymouth State University (PSU) in New Hampshire and the University of Southern Maine (USM). He began competing in MMA in September 2012, making his debut at “NEF IV.” Hall last appeared in the NEF cage this past fall, scoring an impressive first-round submission victory over Matt Tamayo (0-1). He feels that his wrestling experience will carry him to the featherweight title on April 23rd contre Nelson.

 

“I’m very excited to fight for the belt I have worked for,” said Hall. “My wrestling and constant pressure will be a big problem for Nelson. The scrambles and pressure will fold him and I’ll get the finish.”

 

Erik Nelson is a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) located in Lewiston, Maine where he is a jiu-jitsu instructor. En Décembre, he was awarded his brown belt by head coach Travis Wells. Quelques semaines plus tard, Nelson would go on to defeat Julio Martinez (0-2) à “NEF 21.” Nelson believes his jiu-jitsu will be the deciding factor when he meets Caleb Hall for the amateur featherweight title on April 23rd.

 

“I am very excited for the opportunity to fight for a title in my hometown,” dit Nelson. “Caleb is a talented wrestler, but I feel my jiu-jitsu is far superior. No matter where the fight goes, I see my hand being raised at the end.”

 

prochain événement de la Nouvelle-Angleterre Fights, "NEF 22: TOUS LES CHEMINS MÈNENT ICI," se déroule Samedi, Avril 23, 2016 au Colisée Androscoggin Bank de Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 et sont en vente dès maintenant au www.TheColisee.com ou en appelant la billetterie du Colisée au 207.783.2009 x 525. Pour plus d'informations sur les mises à jour de cartes événements et de combat, se il vous plaît visitez le site Web de la promotion au www.NewEnglandFights.com. En outre, vous pouvez regarder des vidéos au NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, les suivre sur Twitternefights et rejoindre le groupe Facebook officiel "New England combats."

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RIVAL BANGOR-AREA GYMS VIE POUR LE PREMIER TITRE AMATEUR MMA LIGHTWEIGHT

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NEF_FNVXIII_madeinUSA_FB_final +(1)Lewiston, Maine (Avril 16, 2015) - Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (NEF), Numéro un la promotion de la lutte régionale de l'Amérique, tiendra sa dix-huitième mixtes arts martiaux (MMA) événement, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” sur Samedi, Juin 13, 2015 au Colisée Androscoggin Bank à Lewiston, Maine. Plus tôt aujourd'hui,, la promotion a annoncé que le premier champion poids léger amateur NEF MMA sera couronné ce soir-là lorsqu'il est invaincu Ricky Dexter (3-0), représentant Marcus Davis’ Équipe irlandaise, va prendre Josh Harvey (3-1) du MMA de Young, rival de la ville. Le combat sera disputé à la limite des poids légers de 155 livres.

 

Dexter et Harvey sont considérés comme deux des meilleurs espoirs actuellement sur la liste NEF MMA. Les deux athlètes sont invaincus dans la cage de la promotion. Sur Juin 13, ils poursuivront une rivalité qui fait rage au NEF entre les gymnases Young’s MMA et Team Irish depuis plusieurs années.

 

“Ces deux jeunes athlètes témoignent de leurs gymnases respectifs, ainsi que le chemin parcouru par le sport dans le Maine,” ladite NEF co-propriétaire et entremetteur Matt Peterson. “Ils sont tous les deux venus après la création de la NEF dans l'État, et nous avons vu les deux grandir au cours de la dernière année. Nous, au front office de la NEF, pensons à l'unanimité que Josh et Ricky ont un bel avenir devant eux en MMA et attendons avec impatience ce combat très compétitif qui sera disputé à Lewiston le Juin 13e."

 

Dexter, actuellement le meilleur poids léger amateur classé neuf en Nouvelle-Angleterre, vient de remporter une victoire de soumission au premier tour contre Zenon Herrera (3-6) samedi dernier à “NEF XVII.” Dexter a pris d'assaut la division des poids légers de la promotion depuis ses débuts en novembre dernier. Il a arrêté ses trois adversaires au premier tour pour gagner sa chance de devenir le premier champion amateur léger NEF MMA..

 

“Je suis honoré de me battre pour le titre amateur léger NEF,” a déclaré Dexter. “Pour moi, il y a beaucoup plus sur la ligne qu'une simple ceinture. Sur 13 juin tu ferais mieux de croire que je l’apporte.”

 

La dernière fois que les fans ont vu Josh Harvey dans la cage du NEF, il avait le bras levé en signe de victoire après avoir mutilé Caleb Hall (5-2) dans l'ouverture amateur de “NEF XVI” ce passé Février. Il n'a fallu que 36 secondes à Harvey pour traverser Hall, lui-même un double champion de lutte d'État pour le lycée Dirigo à Dixfield, Maine. De nombreux initiés pensent que ce sera l'un des derniers combats amateurs de Harvey avant de devenir professionnel.

 

«Deux meilleurs combattants de deux meilleures écoles, c'est un match dont il faut s'enthousiasmer,»A déclaré Harvey lorsqu'il a été contacté pour commenter. «J'ai tout le respect du monde pour Ricky, mais il n’y a pas d’endroit où ce combat va que je ne gagne pas. »

 

Prochain événement MMA NEF, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” proviendra Colisée Androscoggin Bank de Lewiston, Maine sur Juin 13, 2015. Les billets pour “NEF XVIII” commencer à un peu $25 et sont en vente dès maintenant au www.TheColisee.com ou en appelant la billetterie du Colisée au 207.783.2009 x 525. Pour plus d'informations sur les mises à jour de cartes événements et de combat, se il vous plaît visitez le site Web de la promotion au www.NewEnglandFights.com. En outre, vous pouvez regarder des vidéos au NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, les suivre sur Twitternefights et rejoindre le groupe Facebook officiel "New England combats."

 

À propos de la Nouvelle-Angleterre Fights

 

Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (“NEF”) est une entreprise de promotions événements lutte. La mission de la NEF est de créer les événements de la plus haute qualité pour les combattants et les fans du Maine semblables. Équipe de direction de NEF possède une vaste expérience dans la gestion des sports de combat, production d'événements, relations avec les médias, commercialisation, juridique et la publicité.