NAFAHANA avy hatrany: Orono, Maine (Jolay 11, 2019) - New England ady (NEF) will debut in Orono on September 7, 2019 ao amin'ny Collins Center for the Arts miaraka amin'ny hetsika fampiroboroboana ny haiady mifangaro manaraka, “NEF 40: Sekolin'ny Hard Knocks.” Vao maraina androany, NEF announced the first professional fight signed for the card. “The Jamaican Shamrock” Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton (4-2) dia handray Chris Sarro (0-0) amin'ny cruiserweight bout.
Ras Hylton is coming off a big win last April over Charles Penn (0-1) in Portland, Maine. The doctor stopped that fight in the first round when a cut over Penn’s eye could not be closed. Hylton opened the gash with a straight right hand that left blood pouring down to the mat.
Hylton is a mainstay of the NEF heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions. The 6’6″ athlete holds a second-degree black belt in Shotokan karate. He currently trains with Dragon Fire Martial Arts in Portland and First Class MMA in Brunswick, Maine.
“I am quite fortunate to be at the point in my career when I’m called upon to introduce new professionals to our work experience,” said Hylton. “Boxers like my opponent offer a great risk with their familiarity in the pocket and at distance, so of course we’ll both be more than happy to trade our best shots for the win! I love the arts, but it’s in the fighting aspects of martial arts that competitors like us truly live and find purpose. So we train like our lives depend on it, because to us, that’s how it is. Welcome to the school of hard knocks, Chris. MMA 101 is now in session.”
As noted by Hylton, his opponent Chris Sarro may be a newcomer to the MMA cage, but he is no stranger to the world of combat sports. Sarro made a name for himself as an amateur boxer with a record of 7-1. He captured the 2019 Northern New England Golden Gloves championship in the superheavyweight division. A native of Ellsworth, Maine, Sarro currently represents Acadia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
“I’m just excited to fight close to home,” said Sarro. “Orono feels like my backyard. Come September 7th, I’m going to show the world there’s a new heavyweight in town. This is my time.”
New England ady’ hetsika haiady mifangaro manaraka, “NEF 40: SEKOLAN'NY KNOCKS MAFY,” will take place Saturday, Septambra 7, 2019 ao amin'ny Collins Center for the Arts ao amin'ny Oniversiten'i Maine rehefa natomboka tao Orono ny fampiroboroboana, Maine. Tickets are on sale now atwww.collinscenterforthearts.com.
About New England ady
New England ady ("NEF") dia zava-mitranga ady orinasa toerana ambony. Ny iraka nataon'ny NEF dia ny hamorona hetsika avo lenta ho an'ny mpiady sy mpankafy. Ny mpanatanteraka NEF ekipa manana traikefa be dia be eo amin'ny fanatanjahan-tena ady fitantanana, zava-mitranga famokarana, haino aman-jery fifandraisana, -barotra, araka ny lalàna sy ny dokam-barotra.