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MAJOR CHANGE TO NEF 25 MMA CARD

Lewiston, Maine (August 30, 2016) – The weight cut is regarded by many fighters as the most difficult part of preparing for a fight. Für Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (7-5), his weight cut was cut short Montag night in preparation for his upcoming bout at “NEF 25: Helden & VILLAINS” nächste Woche. Erickson was initially scheduled to take on Jon Lemke (5-6) in a rematch of their bout from Bellator 93. The fight would have been at the lightweight limit of 155-pounds. NEF executives, jedoch, were informedMontag afternoon that Lemke had been injured in training and was out of the fight.

 

Geben Sie Crowsneck Boutin (2-2). The middleweight from the Choi Institute in Portland, Maine stepped in to fill the void left by Lemke’s departure. Boutin will take on Erickson at a catchweight of 180-pounds on 10. September. For Erickson, the heavier limit means not just the end of his weight cut, but a chance to finally face Boutin in a showdown that has been some time in the making.

 

It seems the stars have aligned for me and Crow to finally fight in the NEF cage,” said Erickson. “I’m thankful he took the fight and look forward to going to battle with him 10. September. Victory or Valhalla

 

“Bien Sur, my buddy, Jim Bass, he’s a workinpumpin gas and he makes two-fifty for an hour,” sang Boutin when reached for comment. “He’s got rhythm in his hands as he’s tappinon the cans. Sings rock and roll in the shower.

 

New England Fights 'nächste Veranstaltung, "NEF 25: Helden & VILLAINS,”Findet am statt Samstag, September 10, 2016 an der Androscoggin Banküber Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets gibt es ab nur $25 und sind ab sofort bei www.TheColisee.com oder durch Aufrufen der Box Office auf Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Für weitere Informationen über die Veranstaltung und Kampf-Karte Aktuelles, besuchen Sie bitte die Webseite der Promotion an www.NewEnglandFights.com. Außerdem, Sie NEF Video anschauen www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, folgen ihnen auf Twitternefights und kommen Sie auf der offiziellen Facebook-Gruppe "New England kämpft."

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

 

Lewiston, Maine (August 19, 2016) -Neu England Fights (NEF) today announced the full fight card for the promotion’s next event, “NEF 25: Helden & VILLAINS.” It is scheduled to take place onSamstag, September 10, 2016 in Lewiston. The dynamic card will feature professional boxing bouts, as well as both professional and amateur mixed-martial-arts (MMA) Wettbewerbe.

 

On the boxing portion of the card, Brandon Montella (4-0) treffen Tollison Lewis (2-1) in einem Vier-Runden-Schwergewichts-Contest, while longtime Maine middleweight John “Grollen” 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 “Kreissäge” Kramlich (4-0-1) und Connor Barry (0-1) in einem Vier-Runden-Kampf.

 

The professional side of the MMA card will feature a total of three Bellator and one Invicta veterans. Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (7-5) und Jon Lemke(5-6) will rematch their previous bout won by Lemke at Bellator 93 in 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), während ValerieValociraptorAspaas (0-0) herself returns to Maine after three years to make her pro debut against Invicta 16 Veteran SarahSwitchKick” Klicken (0-1).

 

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

 

The amateur card will also feature two women’s bantamweight bouts with Brianne Genschell (0-0) und Melissa Trahan (0-0) making their respective cage debut against one another, während Jessica “Die schwarze Witwe” Zahlen(2-1) wird voraussichtlich zu treffen Rachael Joyce (1-0).

 

Das volle “NEF 25” Kampf-Karte (Änderungen vorbehalten):

 

Profiboxen

 

175 PFUND: Brandon Montella vs. Tollison Lewis

160 PFUND: John Webster vs. zenon Herrera

155 PFUND: Casey Kramlich vs. Connor Barry

PROFESSIONAL MMA

 

205 PFUND: Mike Hansen vs. Matt Andrikut

155 PFUND: Jesse Erickson vs. Jon Lemke

145 PFUND: Matt Denning vs. Taylor Trahan

135 PFUND: Elias Leland vs. Walter Smith Cotito

125 PFUND: Sarah Click vs. Valerie Aspaas

AMATEUR MMA

155 POUND*TITLE: Rafael Velado vs. Jimmy Jackson

145 POUND*TITLE: Caleb Halle (c) vs. Johnny Handwerk

155 PFUND: Caleb Swoveland vs. Frank Johanson

135 PFUND: Walt Shea vs. Joel Downing

135 PFUND: Brianne Genschell vs. Melissa Trahan

135 PFUND: Jessica Borga vs. Rachael Joyce

 

New England Fights 'nächste Veranstaltung, "NEF 25: Helden & VILLAINS,”Findet am statt Samstag, September 10, 2016 an der Androscoggin Banküber Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets gibt es ab nur $25 und sind ab sofort bei www.TheColisee.com oder durch Aufrufen der Box Office auf Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Für weitere Informationen über die Veranstaltung und Kampf-Karte Aktuelles, besuchen Sie bitte die Webseite der Promotion an www.NewEnglandFights.com. Außerdem, Sie NEF Video anschauen www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, folgen ihnen auf Twitternefights und kommen Sie auf der offiziellen Facebook-Gruppe "New England kämpft."

 

Bellator 93 REMATCH TO FEATURE PROMINENTLY ON NEF 25 Kampf-Karte

Lewiston, Maine (August 11, 2016) - New England Fights (NEF) kehrt nach Lewiston auf September 10, 2016 mit dem nächsten Event der Kampfförderung, “NEF 25: Helden & VILLAINS.” NEF executives announced earlier today that Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (7-5) und Jon Lemke (5-6) will square off for the second time in their respective careers. Lemke won the first meeting at NEF’s co-promotion with Bellator, “Bellator 93,in the spring of 2013. The bout will take place in the 155-pound lightweight division.

 

Originally scheduled to take place earlier this month atNEF Presents Dana White: Lookinfor a Fightin Bangor, Erickson-Lemke II was postponed when Erickson suffered an injury in training. Devin Powell (8-1) stepped in to replace Erickson in the bout. While he was stopped late in the first round, Lemke put on a valiant performance, shattering Powell’s nose in the process. Lemke hopes to get back on the winning track at “NEF 25.”

 

My last couple of performances have been a bit disappointing for me as a fighter, so I wanted to fight again as soon as possible and figure this out,” sagte Lemke. “I am incredibly grateful for another opportunity to fight for NEF. I am learning how to separate who I am as a person and man versus who I am as a fighter when I step in to that cage. This will enable me to stop holding back and really leave it all in the cage. Jesse is a fighter through and through and this will be a great battle for sure.

 

Erickson, auf der anderen Seite, is coming off a brutal knockout victory over Amos Collins (4-5) im vergangenen Juni. It was just the latest in a string of improved striking performances from Erickson in the past couple of years. He says that he will welcome the opportunity to stand and exchange with Lemke should the opportunity present itself.

 

I can’t wait to step into the NEF cage against Jon,” said Erickson. “Ich habe eine Menge Respekt für ihn. He is a talented well rounded fighter and always puts on a show. He beat me in my pro debut, but that was years ago and I’m very excited to show everyone how far I’ve come. I’m not the same fighter I was then and now that I’ve recovered from injury, I look forward to competing against him. Most people expect me to look for the takedown to utilize my jiu jitsu, but I love to strike and want to show him and everyone else that I’ve got Thor’s hammer in these hands. If he thinks the outcome will be the same and he will walk through me, it’ll be a rough night for him. Victory or Valhalla.

 

New England Fights 'nächste Veranstaltung, "NEF 25: Helden & VILLAINS,”Findet am statt Samstag, September 10, 2016 an der Androscoggin Banküber Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets gibt es ab nur $25 und sind ab sofort bei www.TheColisee.com oder durch Aufrufen der Box Office auf Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Für weitere Informationen über die Veranstaltung und Kampf-Karte Aktuelles, besuchen Sie bitte die Webseite der Promotion an www.NewEnglandFights.com. Außerdem, Sie NEF Video anschauen www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, folgen ihnen auf Twitternefights und kommen Sie auf der offiziellen Facebook-Gruppe "New England kämpft."

NEW ENGLAND FIGHTS SELLS OUT IN BANGOR

Bangor, Maine (August 6, 2016) - New England Fights (NEF) held its most recent event, “NEF Presents Dana White: Lookinfor a Fight,Freitag night at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. The event sold out moments before doors opened to the public. Über 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) und John Santos (3-4). The two featherweights battled back and forth for a grueling, and bloody, 15-Minuten. Lacey was declared the winner by split decision on the judges’ Scorecards.

 

In a rematch from 2014, NEF MMA Berufslightweight Champion Devin Powell (8-1) took on Jon Lemke (5-6) in einem Nicht-Titelfabrikationsringen Wettbewerb. In a repeat of the first bout, Powell scored the win over Lemke with a first round submission.

 

Ryan Sanders (11-8) und 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, Kaliforniens Alfred Khashakyan (7-3) in der zweiten Runde.

 

The results from Bangor, Maine:

 

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

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

Aaron Lacey def. John Santos via split decision

David Mundell def. Jarod Lawton via unanimous decision

CJ Ewer def. Ruben Redman via KO, Runde 1

Derrick Brown def. Brendan Battles via TKO, Runde 2

Josh Harvey def. Zenon Herrera via TKO, Runde 1

 

New England Fights 'nächste Veranstaltung, "NEF 25: Helden & VILLAINS,” takes place on Saturday, September 10, 2016 an der Androscoggin Banküber Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets gibt es ab nur $25 und sind ab sofort bei www.TheColisee.com oder durch Aufrufen der Box Office auf Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event.

 

Für weitere Informationen über die Veranstaltung und Kampf-Karte Aktuelles, besuchen Sie bitte die Webseite der Promotion an www.NewEnglandFights.com. Außerdem, Sie NEF Video anschauen www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, folgen ihnen auf Twitternefights und kommen Sie auf der offiziellen Facebook-Gruppe "New England kämpft."

LAWTON GETS NEW OPPONENT ON BANGOR FIGHT CARD

Bangor, Maine (Juli 30, 2016) - Jarod “Last-Minute-” Lawton (4-2) has a new opponent this Friday night in Bangor atNEF Presents Dana White: Lookinfor 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, gelinde gesagt. NEF matchmaker Matt Peterson was able to secure a replacement opponent in the form of David “RedneckMundell (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. Tatsächlich, 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 Fights 'nächste Veranstaltung, “NEF Presents Dana White: Auf der Suche nach einem Kampf” findet am Freitag, August 5, 2016 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tickets sind ab sofort bei www.CrossInsuranceCenter.mit or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000.

Für weitere Informationen über die Veranstaltung und Kampf-Karte Aktuelles, besuchen Sie bitte die Webseite der Promotion an www.NewEnglandFights.com. Außerdem, Sie NEF Video anschauen www.youtube.com/NEFMMA undwww.flocombat.com, folgen ihnen auf Twitternefights und kommen Sie auf der offiziellen Facebook-Gruppe "New England kämpft."

Über New England Fights

New England Fights ("NEF") ist ein Kampf Ereignisse Promotionen Unternehmen. NEF Mission ist es, die höchste Qualität Veranstaltungen für Maines Kämpfer und Fans gleichermaßen zu erstellen. NEF Führungsteam verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung in Kampfsportmanagement, Veranstaltungen Produktion, Medienarbeit, Marketing, rechtlichen und Werbung.

GELEGENHEITSSCHLÄGE FÜR TOP-LEICHTGEWICHTE VON MAINE

Bangor, Maine (Juli 29, 2016) – Devin Powell genoss einen freien Abend von seinem anspruchsvollen Leben als Mixed Martial Arts Instruktor und Kämpfer.

Er war von Essen umgeben, das wahrscheinlich nicht auf seinem normalen Trainingsmenü steht. Passend zur lauten Musik und Partystimmung im Xfinity Center gab es feierliche Getränke, die Open-Air-Konzerthalle in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

Irgendwie, Powell hörte sein Telefon klingeln, oder fühlte es in seiner Tasche vibrieren. Das bevorstehende Gespräch veränderte seine Pläne für den nächsten Tag erheblich.

Powell nahm eine Rückverlobung mit Jon Lemke bei „NEF Presents Dana White“ an: Auf der Suche nach einem Kampf,” gehalten werden Freitag, August 5 im Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

„Ich habe herausgefunden, dass mein guter Freund Jesse Erickson verletzt wurde,“, sagte Powell, „und sie baten mich auszufüllen. Ich sagte ‚natürlich‘. Jeder, der UFC vertritt, egal Dana White, wenn du jemals die Chance hast, vor ihnen zu kämpfen, es ist etwas, was du tun willst, wenn du in der Lage bist. Es soll schön werden, intime Umgebung.“

Powell (7-1) ist der NEF-Leichtgewichts-Champion, nachdem er den Riemen mit einem technischen Knockout von Erickson bei "NEF" gesichert hatte 22: Alle Wege führen hierher“ im April. Lemke (5-5) verlor gegen den vorherigen Champion Bruce Boyington im Kampf um diesen Gürtel.

Der Kampf findet fünf Pfund über der Leichtgewichtsgrenze bei einem Fanggewicht von . statt 160.

„Das ist eine Riesenchance,“ sagte Lemke, wer wohnt im benachbarten Brewer. "Ich bin sehr dankbar. Ich freue mich darauf, vor der wahrscheinlich einflussreichsten Person im MMA zu kämpfen.“

Ihr Kampf ist einer von acht professionellen Scharmützeln, die vor Weiß präsentiert werden, ein Eingeborener des nahegelegenen Hermon, und Kohorten Din Thomas und Matt Serra. Das Trio bereist das Land auf der Suche nach unentdeckten MMA-Talenten in einer Reality-Show, die auf Whites YouTube-Seite sowie dem abonnementbasierten Streaming-Videodienst UFC Fight Pass ausgestrahlt wird.

Keiner der Männer ist dafür bekannt, das Rampenlicht zu scheuen. Lemke stoppte Erickson bei Bellator 93 in Lewiston vor zwei Jahren. Powell steigerte seine Siegesserie mit einem Split-Decision-Triumph auf fünf Juni 17 über Tommy Marcellino auf der World Series of Fighting-Bühne in Foxwoods.

„Ich weiß, dass sie wahrscheinlich hier sind, um die Jungs im Main Event zu sehen,“, sagte Powell über White und sein Gefolge, „aber ich habe vor, eine Show zu machen, auf der sie nicht schlafen können. Mit meinem Kampfstil, sehr aggressiv und unorthodox, Ich glaube, ich werde definitiv ihre Aufmerksamkeit bekommen. Bei diesem Sport geht es vor allem darum, die richtige Gelegenheit zu bekommen und sie zu nutzen.“

Auf die Frage, ob er einen Vorteil wahrgenommen habe, weil Powell den Kampf mit einer Frist von drei Wochen aufgenommen habe, Lemke wies höflich darauf hin, dass er erst zwei Wochen zuvor mit der Vorbereitung auf Erickson begonnen hat.

Lemke verlor gegen Josh LaBerge auf Juni 10.

„Ich hatte nur ein paar zusätzliche Wochen Zeit, um mich vorzubereiten. ich habe noch trainiert, aber das ist alles. Ich war in ziemlich guter Verfassung, aber nicht in Kampfform,“, sagte Lemke. „Es ist eines dieser Dinge, bei denen sie dich fragen und du bist wie, 'Oh, einer, Ich möchte das unbedingt machen, aber.’ Es ist einfach eine zu große Gelegenheit, es nicht zu tun. Es ist nicht unbedingt ideal, aber als Kämpfer, Du suchst unbedingt diese Herausforderung, und Devin ist einer der besten Jungs im Spiel hier.“

Das hat er aus erster Hand gelernt, und in klangvoller Manier, als die beiden Kämpfer zuvor im Mai aufeinandergeprallt waren 10, 2014. Powell setzte sich nur per Choke-out durch 23 Sekunden.

Diese Kulisse war Lemkes Comeback-Kampf nach seinem abrupten Rückzug aus einem Titelmatch gegen John Ortolani acht Monate zuvor.

„Letztes Mal lief es nicht so gut. Es gab viele Ablenkungen und verschiedene Umstände für mich, die zu diesem Kampf führten. Ich musste vorher aus einem Titelkampf aussteigen, was du nie machen willst. Drei Viertel des Kampfes bestand für mich nur darin, wieder in den Käfig zu kommen,“, sagte Lemke.

„Ich bin jetzt ein ganz anderer Kämpfer," er fügte hinzu. „Ich glaube, ich habe überall Fortschritte gemacht, nicht nur mit meinen Fähigkeiten, sondern auch mit meiner Herangehensweise. Ich hatte einige Kämpfe und habe sowohl aus den Siegen als auch aus den Niederlagen gelernt. Du lernst immer. Manchmal lernt man auf die harte Tour.“

Lemke und Powell betreten jeweils zum vierten Mal in weniger als einem Jahr den Käfig. Diese Aktivität ist der Grund, warum sich keiner der Männer unwohl fühlt, eine so strenge Herausforderung nach einem verkürzten Trainingslager anzunehmen.

In Powells Fall, Kämpfen ist einfach eine natürliche Erweiterung seines Alltags als Besitzer und Head Instructor bei Nostos MMA in Somersworth, N.H.

„Ich bin dankbar für alles, was ich habe. Ich habe eine 4-jährige Tochter und sie kommt gerne in die Akademie und trainiert Jiu-Jitsu,“, sagte Powell. “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,“, sagte Powell. “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,“, sagte Lemke, 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,“, sagte Powell. “I’m expecting a brouhaha with Lemke. Er ist aggressiv. 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 Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight” takes place on Freitag, August 5, 2016 im Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tickets sind ab sofort bei www.CrossInsuranceCenter.mit or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000.

Für weitere Informationen über die Veranstaltung und Kampf-Karte Aktuelles, besuchen Sie bitte die Webseite der Promotion an www.NewEnglandFights.com. Außerdem, Sie NEF Video anschauen www.youtube.com/NEFMMA und www.flocombat.com, folgen ihnen auf Twitternefights und kommen Sie auf der offiziellen Facebook-Gruppe "New England kämpft."

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

Bangor, Maine (Juli 28, 2016) – The dedicated delegation from Young’s MMA of Bangor usually relish their reputation as road warriors in New England Fights.

Lewiston is long established as the hub city for the organization, drawing competitors and spectators from both directions on the Maine Turnpike. Fighters and fans from the Penobscot River valley find that staying engaged for those fight cards four or five times a year requires greater commitment than most.

For only the second time in its history, the regional promotion will bring its cage to the Queen City. “NEF Presents: Dana White Lookin’ for a Fight” is slated for Friday, August 5 at Cross Insurance Center.

Junge, the gym located just a few blocks away at 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 (Juli 12, 2013) and all I could think is, 'Mann, 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., in einem Federgewicht Kampf. Harvey has an appointment at featherweight. Wasserkrug, 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.”

White and cohorts Din Thomas and Matt Serra travel 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.

Ja, the entrepreneur’s Maine connections are well-documented. White also previously brought UFC Fight Night 47 to Bangor. Young’s talent pool suspects that the latest event is more than just a case of White throwing a bone to his home base, jedoch.

“I’m grateful that he’s bringing it here. I’m sure he’s watched film from NEF in his spare time. He must see something in NEF that he likes in order to be doing this,“ sagte Harvey. “It doesn’t make me more nervous. Ich bin aufgeregt, denn es. I’m going to try to put that all aside and focus on the task at hand.”

Under the tutelage of co-owners Chris Young and Ernie Fitch, roughly five or six professionals and a dozen amateurs cycle through the gym in any given training camp.

“Four of us fighting, it just shows we’re the best gym in the area. Three of us are undefeated. We’re producing studs. People see that and want to train with the best guys they can,” Sanders said. “We definitely push each other. You have guys who kick your ass every day. We want the best for each other. That’s why we’re here.”

Harvey expects the numbers and commitment to grow after White’s visit. He has been training at Young’s for three years. The cage side seat at the waterfront inspired him to step up his own training regimen. It’s a built-in advantage, Harvey noted, that has belonged almost exclusively to Lewiston until now.

“That’s what gets most people started. They go and see the fights and they want to try it,“ sagte Harvey. “That’s why you see places like Central Maine BJJ (Lewiston) and First Class MMA (Topsham) growing so much. The fights are right there in their backyard.”

Lacey characterizes Young’s as “a gym full of killers.”

The statistics underscore Lacey’s point. The three pros with unblemished records all won their debut in two minutes or less.

“Ryan has only gone to a decision I think one time in his career. He’s a finisher. Josh won his fight by submission in the first round. CJ is super strong,” Lacey said. “They challenge me to be the best I can be every day. They keep me focused not just in the gym but in the game of life outside the cage.”

Although he is facing an opponent with significantly greater experience, Lacey expects a helpful adrenaline rush from having so many familiar faces at his back.

“It is different. I fought I think seven times in Lewiston between amateur fights and my pro debut,"Er sagte. “This gives me a chance to be in my comfort zone. And a lot of my fans can’t make it down there. By the time you figure in the travel, the price of the tickets, maybe staying overnight, they just can’t do it.”

Harvey agreed, pointing out that it’s the initial fight for which he hasn’t needed to pack a suitcase.

“This will be the first time I’ve slept in my own bed the night before a fight. I think it’s a huge advantage,“ sagte Harvey. “Some people might think with more of your fans there that there’s more pressure, but I think it just builds you up.”

“NEF Presents Dana White: Looking for a Fight” takes place on Freitag, August 5, 2016 im Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tickets sind ab sofort bei www.CrossInsuranceCenter.mit or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000.

Für weitere Informationen über die Veranstaltung und Kampf-Karte Aktuelles, besuchen Sie bitte die Webseite der Promotion an www.NewEnglandFights.com. Außerdem, Sie NEF Video anschauen www.youtube.com/NEFMMA und www.flocombat.com, folgen ihnen auf Twitternefights und kommen Sie auf der offiziellen Facebook-Gruppe "New England kämpft."

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

Bangor, Maine (Juli 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 “The 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: Lookinfor 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.

 

“Noch einmal, I am incredibly thankful and grateful to NEF for making this fight happen,” sagte Lemke. “Getting an opponent change last minute is usually pretty stressful. Not this time, jedoch, 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 Fights 'nächste Veranstaltung, “NEF Presents Dana White: Auf der Suche nach einem Kampf” findet am Freitag, August 5, 2016 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tickets sind ab sofort bei www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000.

 

Für weitere Informationen über die Veranstaltung und Kampf-Karte Aktuelles, besuchen Sie bitte die Webseite der Promotion an www.NewEnglandFights.com. Außerdem, Sie NEF Video anschauen www.youtube.com/NEFMMA undwww.flocombat.com, folgen ihnen auf Twitternefights und kommen Sie auf der offiziellen Facebook-Gruppe "New England kämpft."

 

Über New England Fights

 

New England Fights ("NEF") ist ein Kampf Ereignisse Promotionen Unternehmen. NEF Mission ist es, die höchste Qualität Veranstaltungen für Maines Kämpfer und Fans gleichermaßen zu erstellen. NEF Führungsteam verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung in Kampfsportmanagement, Veranstaltungen Produktion, Medienarbeit, Marketing, rechtlichen und Werbung.

DANA WHITE: LOOKINFOR A FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR BANGOR EVENT

Bangor, Maine (Juli 12, 2016) - Heute früher, New England Fights (NEF) announced the fight card for the promotion’s August 5, 2016 event at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White will be present at the event to scout talent for his web show Dana White: Lookinfor 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.

 

Im Main Event, The FearlessAlfred Khashakyan (7-2) will face Brazilian prospect Ricardo Lucas Ramos (8-1) in a bantamweight contest. Based out of Glendale, Kalifornien, 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 Ramoseight wins have been finishes, including five submissions.

 

Maine lightweights Jon Lemke (5-5) und Jesse “The 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.

 

Lokal, Bangor-based Young’s MMA will send no less than four competitors to the cage in hopes of winning a UFC contract. “Die” Ryan Sanders (10-7), Aaron “Unnachgiebig” Lacey (1-0), CJ Ewer (1-0), und 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 ashow-stealer,” Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) schwarzen Gürtel Jarod “Last-Minute-” Lawton (4-2) soll gegen Mikrofon “Der Schnurrbart” Hansen (4-4) in einem Mittelgewichts-Kampf. 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.

 

Die volle Kampf-Karte (Änderungen vorbehalten):

 

265-PFUND: Brendan Battles (1-0) vs. Derrick Brown (4-3)

185-PFUND: Jarod Lawton (4-2) vs. Mike Hansen (4-4)

170-PFUND: CJ Ewer (1-0) vs. Ruben Redman (0-1)

155-PFUND: Ryan Sanders (10-7) vs. Derrick Kennington (11-7)

155-PFUND: Jesse Erickson (7-5) vs. Jon Lemke (5-5)

145-PFUND: Josh Harvey (1-0) vs. Brandon Bushaw (2-2)

145-PFUND: Aaron Lacey (1-0) vs. John Santos (3-3)

135-PFUND: Alfred Khashakyan (7-2) vs. Ricardo Lucas Ramos (8-1)

 

New England Fights 'nächste Veranstaltung, “NEF Presents Dana White: Auf der Suche nach einem Kampf” findet am Freitag, August 5, 2016 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tickets sind ab sofort bei www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com or by calling the box office at 800.745.3000.

 

Für weitere Informationen über die Veranstaltung und Kampf-Karte Aktuelles, besuchen Sie bitte die Webseite der Promotion an www.NewEnglandFights.com. Außerdem, Sie NEF Video anschauen www.youtube.com/NEFMMA undwww.flocombat.com, folgen ihnen auf Twitternefights und kommen Sie auf der offiziellen Facebook-Gruppe "New England kämpft."

 

Über New England Fights

 

New England Fights ("NEF") ist ein Kampf Ereignisse Promotionen Unternehmen. NEF Mission ist es, die höchste Qualität Veranstaltungen für Maines Kämpfer und Fans gleichermaßen zu erstellen. NEF Führungsteam verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung in Kampfsportmanagement, Veranstaltungen Produktion, Medienarbeit, Marketing, rechtlichen und Werbung.

NEW ENGLAND FIGHTS ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS FROM LEWISTON

Lewiston, Maine (Juni 18, 2016) - New England Fights (NEF) held the fight promotion’s latest event, “NEF 24: PROMISED LANDam Samstag Nacht in der Androscoggin Banküber Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The event featured a full slate of professional boxing, amateur mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and professional MMA bouts. Fast 2,000 packed the hallowed halls where Muhammad Ali once defended the heavyweight championship of the world against Sonny Liston. A special video tribute was presented honoring Ali prior to the beginning of the event.

 

For the second time since April, Brandon Berry (11-2-1) und James Lester(11-9-1) ging die Distanz. Dieses Mal, unlike the last bout which was scored a draw, there was a winner. Lester is travelling back to his hometown of Detroit, Michigan the new Northeast Junior Welterweight Boxing Champion after winning a unanimous decision.

 

Alex Walker (1-1) und Nicole Burgess (0-1) kept alive the tradition of women’s fights stealing the show at NEF events. The two athletes battled back and forth in what can only be described as athrillerbefore a deafening crowd. Walker picked up the first win of her MMA career via an armbar submission in the third round.

 

Fans who missed the event, or who were at the Colisée and want to relive it, can watch the archived copy of the show by signing up for a FloPRO account at www.FloCombat.com.

 

The results from Lewiston, Maine:

 

Profiboxen

James Lester def. Brandon Berry via unanimous decision

Russell Lamour def. Roberto Valenzuela via KO, Runde 1

Vinnie Carita def. Francisco Mireles via KO, Runde 2

Casey Kramlich def. Zenon Herrera via TKO, Runde 3

Steve Collins, Jr. def. Jose Humberto Corral via unanimous decision

PROFESSIONAL MMA

 

Jesse Erickson def. Amos Collins via KO, Runde 1

Brandon Bushaw def. Matt Denning via Kimura, Runde 3

 

AMATEUR MMA

 

Dustin Veinott def. Ryan Burgess via triangle choke, Runde 2

Mike Bezanson def. Shawn Bang via KO, Runde 1

Derek Daley def. Johel Stephenson via TKO, Runde 1

Justin Witham def. Conner Murphy via rear-naked choke, Runde 3

Skyler Bang def. Eddie DeRoche via rear-naked choke, Runde 1

Steve Bang, Jr. def. Dom Cofone via guillotine, Runde 1

Alex Walker def. Nicole Burgess via armbar, Runde 3

Dr. Steve Bang def. Stacy Lupo via TKO, Runde 3

 

New England Fights 'nächste Veranstaltung, "NEF 25: Helden & VILLAINS,” takes place on Saturday, September 10, 2016 an der Androscoggin Banküber Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets gibt es ab nur $25 und sind ab sofort bei www.TheColisee.com oder durch Aufrufen der Box Office auf Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event.

 

Für weitere Informationen über die Veranstaltung und Kampf-Karte Aktuelles, besuchen Sie bitte die Webseite der Promotion an www.NewEnglandFights.com. Außerdem, Sie NEF Video anschauen www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, folgen ihnen auf Twitternefights und kommen Sie auf der offiziellen Facebook-Gruppe "New England kämpft."

 

Über New England Fights

 

New England Fights ("NEF") ist ein Kampf Ereignisse Promotionen Unternehmen. NEF Mission ist es, die höchste Qualität Veranstaltungen für Maines Kämpfer und Fans gleichermaßen zu erstellen. NEF Führungsteam verfügt über umfangreiche Erfahrung in Kampfsportmanagement, Veranstaltungen Produktion, Medienarbeit, Marketing, rechtlichen und Werbung.