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NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED, MAIN EVENT THRILLS AS NEF 31 SELLS OUT AURA FOR PORTLAND DEBUT

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ZA immediate release: Portland, Mejn (Novembar 3, 2017) - New England Borbe (NEF) made its long-awaited debut in Portland, Mejn u subotu night before a sold-out crowd at Aura.

U glavni događaj večeri, hometown favorite Paul Gorman (11-9) took on James Blair (5-2) in a 130-pound catchweight contest. The crowd was on the edge of its collective seat for a thrilling three-round war that will be a definite “borbu godine” candidate for 2017. Gorman pulled off the unanimous decision on the judges’ scorecards.

The ever-popular John “First Class” Zrak (3-8) returned to the NEF cage after a three-year retirement. Raio faced a game Zenon Herrera (0-6) and came out with the win in the third round when Herrera tapped out to a guillotine choke.

Na amaterski strani kartice, three new champions were crowned. Terrance Jean-Jacques (3-0) became the new NEF Amateur Heavyweight Champion with a unanimous decision victory over defending champion Nick Gulliver (4-1). Justin Witham (4-4) is the new flyweight titleholder after defeating Nate Boucher (2-1) by split odlukom. Hilarie Rose (5-3) made history as the first women’s champion in promotion history by capturing the strawweight title against Alex Walker (4-2).

Two milestones were set early in the night as Jayda Bailey (1-0) became the youngest fighter to ever emerge victorious in the NEF cage, while Garry Carr (1-0) took the honor of the oldest fighter to ever win in the NEF cage. Bailey turned 18 just eight days prior to the event. Carr is 56 years young.

In addition to an evening of fights, fans were able to meet special guest Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (24-5). Souza is currently the number-four ranked middleweight in the UFC.

The results from Portland, Mejn:

PROFESIONALNA

Paul Gorman def. James Blair via unanimous decision

John Raio def. Zenon Herrera via guillotine, krug 3

AMATERSKI

Hilarie Rose def. Alex Walker via TKO, krug 1

Justin Witham def. Nate Boucher via split decision

Terrance Jean-Jacques def. Nick Gulliver via unanimous decision

Carl Langston def. Henry Clark via unanimous decision

Mohammed al Kinani def. Phil Pearson via KO, krug 1

Isaac Therrien def. Chad Weymouth via TKO, krug 1

Francesca Morabito def. Carol Linn Powell via unanimous decision

Emmett Huber def. Will McCall via guillotine, krug 1

Bill Cole def. Nathan Pete via rear-naked choke, krug 2

Garry Carr def. David Hart via rear-naked choke, krug 1

Mark Gardner def. Carlton Charles via TKO, krug 2

Sarah Matulis def. Chelsea Elizabeth via TKO, krug 1

Jayda Bailey def. Danae Dostie via TKO, krug 1

NEF sledeće mješovite u borilačkim događaj, “NEF 32: Super Subota,” ćete kompanija da svoj povratak u Colisee Androscoggin Banke u Lewiston, Mejn. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Februar 3, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online atwww.TheColisee.com.

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NEF ANNOUNCES MONUMENTAL FIGHT CARD FOR PORTLAND DEBUT

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Portland, Mejn (Oktobar 6, 2017) - New England Borbe (NEF) will make its long-awaited debut in Portland on Petak, Novembar 3, 2017 at Aura with “NEF 31: The Old Port.” Ranije danas, the fight promotion announced the full fight card for the event featuring a full slate of professional and amateur mixed-martial-arts bouts.

Maine fan-favorite Paul Gorman (10-9) is scheduled to take on Džejms “The Flyin’ Hawaiian” Blair (5-1) in the main event of the evening. Gorman, the former NEF bantamweight titleholder and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt out of the Academy in Portland, makes his return to the NEF cage after a three-year absence. Blair is a hot prospect from the world-renowned American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida where he trains alongside a veritable murderers’ row of current and former world champions like Mike Brown (26-9), Tyron Woodley (18-3-1), and Joanna Jędrzejczyk (14-0) just to name a few.

Reigning NEF Professional Middleweight Champion CJ Ewer (3-0) will be in action when he takes on Crowsneck Boutin (2-3) in a non-title affair. Ewer captured the 185-pound title over the summer when he submitted Mike Hansen (5-6) u “NEF 30: Rumble in Bangor.” Boutin will be coming off a year-long layoff from competition.

“The Blackpool Ripper” Matt Probin (0-0) makes his pro MMA debut against rugged veteranJosh Parker (6-9). Both Probin and Parker have extensive backgrounds as professional boxers. Probin has trained and competed in Muay Thai in Thailand. Parker is the founder of Ruthless MMA & Boxing of Waterville, Mejn.

Jovan “First Class” Zrak (2-8) will come out of retirement to face Zenon “K-Bar” Herrera (0-5). Raio last fought in the summer of 2015. He is the head coach of First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Mejn. Herrera, a veteran of both the United States Army and Marine Corps, is looking for his first win since joining the professional ranks two years ago.

The amateur side of the card will feature a total of three title fights. NEF Amateur Heavyweight Champion Zarez “The Guardian” Gulliver (4-0) will defend his strap against WWE signeeTerrance Jean-Jacques (2-0), dok Nate Boucher (2-0) i Justin Witham (3-4) square off for the vacant flyweight title. Alex Walker (4-1) i Hilarie Rose (4-3) will make history when they battle for the first-ever NEF women’s championship in the strawweight division.

The Walker-Rose fight will be one of four female bouts featured on the “NEF 31” amateur card. Carol Linn Powell (0-0), wife of former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion and current UFC competitor Devin Powell (8-3), is scheduled to make her cage debut against Francesca Morabito (0-0). Jayda “lil Killah” Bejli (0-0) makes her debut just eight days after her 18th birthday, the legal minimum age for competing in MMA in Maine, in a bantamweight bout with Danae Dostie (0-0) dok Sarah Matulis (0-0) i Chelsea Elizabeth(0-0) face off in yet another double amateur debut.

The full “NEF 31” borba kartica (podložne promjenama te odobrenje Combat Sports Authority of Maine):

 

PROFESIONALNA MMA

180 CJ Ewer 3-0 (Young je MMA) vs Crowsneck Boutin 2-3 (Nezavisan)

 

150 John Ray 2-8 (First Class MMA) vs Zenon Herrera 0-5 (Nezavisan)

 

145 Josh Parker 6-9 (Nemilosrdni MMA & Boks) vs Matt Probin 0-0 (CMBJJ/Young’s MMA)

 

135 Paul Gorman 10-9 (Akademija) vs James Blair 5-1 (American Top Team)

 

AMATERSKI MMA

 

265*NASLOV Nick Guilliver 4-0 (c) (First Class /Foundry) vs Terrance Jean-Jacques 2-0 (Team Link)

 

125*NASLOV Nate Boucher 2-0 (CMBJJ) vs Justin Witham 3-4 (Nerasprskavajuće Combat Club)

 

115 *NASLOV Alex Walker 4-1 (Kaze) vs Hilarie Rose 4-3 (USMMA)

265 Matt Glover 1-1 (Berserkers MMA) vs Jason Field 0-2 (Kenney’s MMA)

 

175 Carlton Charles 1-0 (Charles Family Fighting/Fire&Iron Athletics) vs Nate Evans 0-0

 

170 Mohammed al Kinani 0-0 (Evolution Athletix) Phil vs Pearson 0-1 (First Class MMA)

 

170 David Grant 0-0 (Evolution Athletix) vs Tom Rials 0-0 (Nostos)

 

155 Will McCall 1-2 (Evolution Athletix) vs Chad Pierce 1-0 (Akademija)

 

155 Nick Banks 0-0 (Choi Institute) vs Emmett Huber 0-1 (Akademija)

 

155 Garry Carr 0-0 (CMBJJ) vs David Hart 0-1 (Kenney’s MMA)

135 Sarah Matulis 0-0 (Nerasprskavajuće Combat Club) vs Chelsea Elizabeth 0-0 (First Class MMA)

 

135 Danae Dostie 0-0 (Kenney’s MMA) vs Jayda Bailey 0-0 (Young je MMA)

 

135 Carl Langston 6-9 (Young je MMA) vs Henry Clark 3-3 (Choi Institute)

 

135 Kam Arnold 1-0 (CMBJJ) vs Caleb Costello 3-4 (Young je MMA)

 

135 Carol Linn Hawkins 0-0 (Nostos) vs Francesca Morabito 0-0 (Choi Institute)

 

NEF sledeće mješovite u borilačkim događaj, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. The event is scheduled to take place on Petak, Novembar 3, 2017. Ulaznice su u prodaji na sada www.auramaine.com.

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VETERAN FIGHTERS RETURN TO THE NEF CAGE ON NOVEMBER 3RD IN PORTLAND

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ZA immediate release: Portland, Mejn (Avgust 25, 2017) -Nova England Borbe (NEF) will make its long-awaited debut in Portland onPetak, Novembar 3, 2017 at Aura with “NEF 31: The Old Port.” Ranije danas, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional mixed-martial-arts bout to the card. Jovan “First Class” Zrak (2-8) će se sastati Zenon “K-Bar” Herrera (0-5) at a catchweight of 150-pounds.

For John Raio, the bout will mark his return to the cage after more than two years. Raio retired following his rematch with Bruce Boyington (13-11) u junu 2015. He has decided to make one more run at competing. Competition has been in Raio’s blood since his youth. He won a Maine state championship wrestling for Gardiner Area High School in 1995, and he went on to wrestle for Plymouth State University and the University of Southern Maine. While working for the United States Postal Service, Raio began competing in MMA in 2012. Since his retirement, Raio has concentrated on training fighters at his gym First Class MMA in Brunswick, Mejn. He has led several to championship gold in the NEF cage while working full-time at his current position with Bath Iron Works (BIW).

“I’m excited to get back into the cage,” Said Ray. “Two years is a long time after fighting 14 puta u tri godine. I’ve learned a lot about the sport in that time. Our team’s success has motivated me a lot. We have amazing fighters and instructors at our gym. The opportunity to fight in Portland, where I delivered mail for eight years, was too hard to pass up.”

Zenon Herrera last competed in the NEF cage in August 2016. He has split his professional career between boxing and MMA. Herrera is a military veteran, having served four years in the United States Army and five years in the United States Marine Corps. Na November 3rd, Herrera will look to score his first win since his amateur days on the Florida MMA circuit.

“It’s been a long time since last in the NEF cage for both myself and John Raio,” Said Herrera. “This will be a great way for both of us to make a return, and I’m very much looking forward to going in with such a well classed person. John and I are both the type who will come forward and never back down. I really think this is going to be a great match that will be enjoyed by all involved.”

NEF sledeće mješovite u borilačkim događaj, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. The event is scheduled to take place on Petak, Novembar 3, 2017. Ulaznice su u prodaji na sada www.auramaine.com.

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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH ADDED TO NEF 22 FIGHT CARD

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Lewiston, Mejn (Mart 10, 2016) - New England Borbe (NEF), Amerike broj jedan regionalni promociju borbe, će održati svoj sljedeći događaj, “NEF 22: Svi putevi vode OVDJE” na Subota, April 23, 2016 na Androscoggin banke Colisée u Lewiston, Mejn. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and professional boxing bouts. Ranije danas, NEF announced the addition of an amateur heavyweight bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” borba kartica. Nick Gulliver (2-0) će se sastati Dave Smith (2-1) at a fight weight of 265-pounds.

 

Nick Gulliver is a product of John Raio’s First Class MMA gym of Brunswick, Mejn, as well as the Foundry – Brazilski Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy located in Farmington, Mejn. He made his amateur debut last June at “NEF XVIII,” submitting Sonny Spratt (0-2) u prvom krugu. Gulliver followed up that victory with a technical knockout (WHO) win over Jason Field (0-2) this past November a mere 12-seconds into the first round. He hopes another win on April 23rd will put him in line for a shot at the NEF MMA Amateur Heavyweight Title currently held by Billy Leahy (3-1).

 

“I’m looking forward to fighting again for NEF on April 23rd, and I’m thankful for the opportunity that Matt Peterson and Nick Disalvo give me to fight for their amazing organization,” said Gulliver. “I’ll be fighting who I think is now the number one heavyweight fighter fighting for NEF, Dave Smith. This kid is a great fighter and good athlete. I’m looking forward to a great fight. I fight for two amazing schools and organizations, the Foundry and First Class MMA. This fight will be the first time I won’t be fighting in front of my father who is sick. It’s a lot for him to go to these events being so sick and on oxygen all the time. But my father stated he would make it to one last fight if I get a title shot. I think fighting Dave Smith and winning would put me in a good spot to fight for a title. I’m looking to get that fight in front of my father who pushes me to be the man I am today. Tako, for three rounds on April 23rd, I’ll be pushing harder than I have in the past to get that opportunity. I’m always looking to impress the crowd. I think fighting someone like Smith will keep the crowd on their feet.”

 

Dave Smith is a member of Berserkers MMA based out of Rumford, Mejn. Smith has an extensive wrestling background, having gone 147-17 while competing for Mountain Valley High School (MVHS) and winning two state titles in the process. He also wrestled for Plymouth State University (PSU) in New Hampshire. Like Gulliver, Smith finished his first two opponents in the opening round. He is looking to bounce back from a loss to Brendan Battles (2-0) u “NEF 21” prošlog mjeseca.

 

“I’m glad to be on another NEF card,” exclaimed Smith. “I am also very excited to be fighting Nick Gully. Nick has had a couple impressive wins and I think this will be a good fight! So get ready because it’s going to be a hell of a show.”

 

sljedeći događaj New England Fights ', "NEF 22: Svi putevi vode OVDJE,"Odvija Subota, April 23, 2016 na Androscoggin banke Colisée u Lewiston, Mejn. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 i su na prodaju sada www.TheColisee.com ili pozivom na Colisée blagajni 207.783.2009 x 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Dodatno, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, prati ih na Twitterunefights i pridružite službenim Facebook grupe "New England borbi."

 

O New England Borbe

 

New England Borbe ("NEF") je borba događaja promocije firme. Misija NEF je da stvori najkvalitetnije događaja za Maine-a borcima i navijači podjednako. Izvršni tim NEF ima veliko iskustvo u upravljanju borilačkih sportova, proizvodnja događaji, odnosa s medijima, marketing, pravne i oglašavanje.

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JOHN RAIO uspješan u penziji uz prvoklasnu TIM

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Lewiston, Mejn (Septembar 3, 2015) - New England Borbe (NEF), Amerike broj jedan regionalni promociju borbe, održat će svoju devetnaestog mješovitih borilačkih-Arts- (MMA) događaj, “NEF XIX,” u subotu, Septembar 12, 2015 na Androscoggin banke Colisée u Lewiston, Mejn. The fight card will feature three members of First Class MMA in action that night. Hannah Sparrell (0-0), Rafael Velado (0-0) i Nick Shea (1-0) iz Brunswick, Maine-based gym. Nedavno, First Class MMA osnivač i trener Jovan “First Class” Zrak pridružio NEF suvlasnik i provodadžija Matt Peterson kao gost na NEF Podcast.

 

U junu ove godine, 38-year-old Raio retired after competing in the NEF cage for some three-and-a-half years. Raio now concentrates on training the members of his First Class MMA gym, uključujući pripremu Sparrell, Velado i Shea za njihov predstojeći Bouts.

 

“Ja definitivno može staviti puno više vremena u moje borce kao i moja porodica,” Said Ray. “Borci, I can put a lot more time into them because it’s not all about me. When you’re fighting, kada osposobljavanje za borbu, bez obzira na to koliko ste pokušali da se fokusiraju na Nick Shea ili Nick Gully ili Hannah Sparrell ili Rafael ili bilo koji od naših boraca, ne možete stvarno staviti 100% effort into a fighter when you really focus on your own fight. It’s tough splitting between their fight and your fight and your job, vaša obitelj i vaši klinci.”

 

Od rođenja NEF u ranoj 2012, i kasnije eksplozije popularnost sporta u državi, mnoge nove teretane su iznikle u posljednjih nekoliko godina, including First Class MMA. Raio enjoys, više od bilo čega drugog, uske-knit, porodica-poput atmosfera koja se razvila u pogonu jer je otvorio teretanu.

 

“Najveća stvar mi se sviđa kod nas u teretani, Uživam ide i kao dio, je tu je vrlo skroman grupa studenata i instruktora,” noted Raio. “Everyone who teaches in there is about the fighters. It’s about the students. They’re not about themselves. They’re more about trying to help people get better. Whether they’re a fighter or a teacher, we have a few teachers who go there and we have several women students and several children and adults. It’s a real good mix and very much a family atmosphere. We rarely lose a student.”

 

The “First Class” moniker is not merely a nickname given to Raio because of his past job with the postal service. Early on in his MMA career, Raio stekao reputaciju poštovanja, elegantan, profesionalac, dopadljiv pojedinačne, hence the pun in his nickname. Those same qualities have carried over to the students of First Class MMA.

 

“Trudim se da svi tretiraju jednako,” Said Ray. “I try to treat everyone respectfully. I think a lot of those guys (u teretani), zauzvrat, treat each other respectfully. If I ever have an issue with a student, ako oni ne djeluje poštovanja prema instruktora ili drugim studentima, I’ll pull them aside and if they have to leave then they have to leave. That’s part of life… Naša teretana privlači, iz nekog razloga, ljudi koji su samo dobri ljudi.”

 

Sa više i više novih studenata koji dolaze kroz vrata njegove teretani, Raio has definitely kept busy since his retirement from active competition. Like a proud father, Raio has a real passion for the success of his students. The ultimate reward for him is seeing his protégées do well in the cage.

 

“Nakon što je posljednji nastup (NEF XVIII), kad sam vidio Nick (Gulliver, 1-0) su podignutom rukom i Rob (Robinson, 1-0), Bila sam tako sretna za one momke,” recalled Raio. “I’m so happy to see these two guys win. As much as I didn’t come away with a win against Bruce (Boyington, 10-8), Rekao sam 'ako odemo 2-1, I’d rather be the one that didn’t pull off the victory.’ I’ve never been as happy for my own win than I was for Nick and Rob that night.”

 

Da biste saznali više o First Class MMA, možete posjetiti tim Facebook stranicu “First Class Fitness & MMA.”

 

Možete slušati na NEF Podcast u cijelosti nawww.NewEnglandFights.com/Podcasts/.

 

New England Borbe’ Slijedeća utrka, “NEF XIX,” odvija na Subota, Septembar 12, 2015 na Androscoggin banke Colisée u Lewiston, Mejn. Ulaznice za “NEF XIX” počinju od samo $25 i su na prodaju sada www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at 207.783.2009 x 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Dodatno, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, prati ih na Twitterunefights i pridružite službenim Facebook grupe "New England borbi."

 

O New England Borbe

 

New England Borbe ("NEF") je borba događaja promocije firme. Misija NEF je da stvori najkvalitetnije događaja za Maine-a borcima i navijači podjednako. Izvršni tim NEF ima veliko iskustvo u upravljanju borilačkih sportova, proizvodnja događaji, odnosa s medijima, marketing, pravne i oglašavanje.

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NEW ENGLAND bori OBJAVLJUJE REZULTATE NEF XVIII

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Lewiston, Mejn (Jun 14, 2015) - New England Borbe (NEF), Amerike broj jedan regionalni promociju borbe, održala svoju osamnaestog mješovitih borilačkih-Arts- (MMA) događaj, “NEF XVIII: MADE IN AMERICA,” u subotu noć u Androscoggin banke Colisee u Lewiston, Mejn. A crowd of 2,000 bio je pri ruci da vidim Crowsneck Boutin (1-0) pobijediti svoje profesionalne debi preko Ryan “The Junkyard Dog” Cowette (2-3) i Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (11-8) dobiti mjeru osvete pobedom Jovan “First Class” Zrak (2-8) u njihovom dugo očekivani revanš.

 

NEF okrunjen prva tri amaterske šampiona u istoriji borbi promocije sa Štap “Bigfoot” Leahy (3-1) uzimajući u teškoj kategoriji titulu u divlje back-i-dalje tuči sa Ryan Glover(1-1), Dustin Veinott (4-3) osvojio bliski odluku split preko“Pospan” Norman Fox (4-2) da uhvati kaiš zamajcem, iJosh Harvey (4-1) dostaviti Ricky Dexter (3-1) da tvrde da je lagan prvenstvu.

 

Dalje je objavio da je bivši NEF MMA Professional bantam Champion Paul Gorman (10-9) će se vratiti na “NEF XIX” na Septembar 12, 2015 na Colisee nakon godine odsustva iz kaveza.

 

Rezultati iz Lewiston, Mejn:

 

PROFESIONALNA

150 Bruce Boyington def. John Raio via TKO, krug 2
185 Crowsneck Boutin def. Ryan Cowette preko jednoglasna odluka

135 Jeremy DiChiara Final. Derek Shorey preko Americana, krug 1
155 Jesse Erickson def. Zenon Herrera preko slavine štrajkova, krug 1
205 Cody Anderson def. Michael Hansen via TKO, krug 1

 

AMATERSKI
155*NASLOV Josh Harvey def. Ricky Dexter preko armbar, krug 1 (Harvey osvaja titulu)
125*NASLOV Dustin Veinott def. Norman Fox preko Splita odluku (Veinott osvaja titulu)
S.HWT Dave Smith def. Gravin Guillen preko armbar, krug 1
CATCH Mike Crespo def. Caleb Costello preko jednoglasna odluka

155 Cory Pretresno def. Corey Hinkleyu via KO, krug 1
125 Ryan Burgess def. Justin Witham preko jednoglasna odluka

170 Mike Bazanson def. Jeff Dustin via TKO, krug 2

155 Dom Cofone def. Jason Lachance preko armbar, krug 2

265*NASLOV Billy Leahy def. Ryan Glover preko jednoglasna odluka (Leahy osvaja titulu)

145 Rob Robinson def. Dustin Shorey preko zadnje-go čok, krug 2

170 Alex Payson def. Alex Bronish via TKO, krug 2

160 Pat Kelly def. Doktor. Steve Bang via TKO, krug 1

185 Ruben Redman def. Heath Hanson via tap to strikes, krug 1

265 Nick Gulliver def. Sonny Spratt preko zadnje-go čok, krug 1

CATCH Carl Langston def. Alex Johnson via TKO, krug 2

 

New England Borbe’ Slijedeća utrka, “NEF XIX,” odvija u subotu, Septembar 12, 2015 na Androscoggin banke Colisee u Lewiston, Mejn. Ulaznice za “NEF XIX” počinju od samo $25 i su na prodaju sada www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at207.783.2009 x 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Dodatno, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, prati ih na Twitterunefights i pridružite službenim Facebook grupe "New England borbi."

 

O New England Borbe

 

New England Borbe ("NEF") je borba događaja promocije firme. Misija NEF je da stvori najkvalitetnije događaja za Maine-a borcima i navijači podjednako. Izvršni tim NEF ima veliko iskustvo u upravljanju borilačkih sportova, proizvodnja događaji, odnosa s medijima, marketing, pravne i oglašavanje.

 

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Boyington IDE Head-to-glavu Raio DANA PRIJE FIGHT: “Idem tamo i uništiti NJEGA”

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Lewiston, Mejn (Jun 10, 2015) - New England Borbe (NEF), Amerike broj jedan regionalni promociju borbe, održat će svoju osamnaestog mješovitih borilačkih-Arts- (MMA) događaj, “NEF XVIII: MADE IN AMERICA,” ove subote noć, Jun 13, 2015 na Androscoggin banke Colisee u Lewiston, Mejn. Nedavno, headlinera Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (10-8), NEF MMA Professional Lagane Champion, i Jovan “First Class” Zrak(2-7) pridružio NEF suvlasnik i provodadžija Matt Peterson na posebnom “Head-to-Head” edition of the NEF Podcast. Boyington and Raio discussed the upcoming rematch and the controversy surrounding their first meeting in February 2014, među ostalim temama.

 

The interview quickly turned to the top of the first fight. Raio appeared to apply a rear-naked choke to Boyington on the mat late in the first round. Boyington began waving his hand in the air and referee Jimmy Bickford quickly stepped in to stop the fight. Much has been made of the infamous “ruku talas.” While Bickford saw it as a sign of Boyington’s submission, Boyington je tvrdio da je on samo signalizaciju svojim fanovima u publici da se čekanje nije radio nikakve štete.

 

“Mogu vam reći kako je te noći završio,” recalled Raio of the first bout. “U osnovi, Bruce had given me his back. When I took his back, I had the hooks in and I had the rear-naked choke across his jaw line. I was trying to pressure it under his throat, i kao što sam uhvatio lijevom biceps i levom rukom se događa iza glave, Sudac je zaustavio borbu… Bio sam zapanjen da je predložen, jer, pošteno, Znao sam da sam imao puno pritisak na vilicu… Ako se u činjenici da je mahao, to je sranje za njega.”

 

“U toj situaciji, Ja konkretno sjetiti Bickford me gleda, Ja sam se suoči, on ide za vrat, a ja mašući,” Said Boyington. “Svi počne urlajući Real glasno i sjećam Bickford govorim, "Ne Bruce, ne možete reći da '… Ako mislite da sam dostavljanje ili da sam u nevolji ili ne mogu disati, you don’t tell the fighter, “Ne možete reći da je,” you just jump in and you stop the fight. I feel like he made a mistake. I feel like he realizes that… Vidim mnogo različitih stvari koje John rekao online, i mnogo stvari koje su drugi ljudi, rekao je, and that’s when I really started to get bothered by what had happened. I felt like he could’ve handled it better.”

 

Prije Boyington odustaje leđa, many felt he had been winning that first round. Doista, Boyington’s striking seemed to be on point that evening. Peterson asked both competitors to speculate on what would have happened had the referee not stopped the bout at that point.

 

“Neizbježno, Mislim John bi bio nokautiran,” stated Boyington emphatically. “Ne mislim da ću ga dostaviti, because that would be his best chance with me. He’s strong enough to defend a submission.”

 

“Mislim da ako sudac nije zaustaviti na vrijeme, kad sam bio na vilicu sa svojim podlaktice i ja bio postizanje iza vrat,” Ray spekulisali, “I believe my arm would’ve slid under his throat and it would’ve ended sometime soon before the round. Tako, Ne mislim da bi si otišla u drugi krug.”

 

U danima, sedmicama i mjesecima nakon borbe, both Boyington’s and Raio’s massive fan-followings have been very vocal on social media regarding the outcome of the bout. The heated debate has raged between both sides for well over a year now. With so much at stake for each side at “NEF XVIII,” oba sportaša dotakao ono što revanš za njih znači, i ono što im je potrebno da se dokaže da to dolazi vikenda.

 

“Jednostavno ne mogu da odem tamo i tukli John,” Said Boyington. “Čak i svoje fanove očekuju da… Ne mogu samo otići tamo na 13. junand beat John Raio. I gotta go in there and destroy him. Or I still lose out on this fight. Znam da je, and I’m gonna go in there and make that statement. And I’m gonna do it with one arm, jer je drugu ruku nije ni sada rade… I haven’t worried about this date from day one. It’s nothing to do with John Raio. I don’t disrespect the guy. I don’t not like the guy. He’s a good man. I’m just at another level. I need to show up and prove that. That’s what it is to me. It’s not about me beating John. It’s about me showing everybody where I belong.”

 

“U odnosu na Bruce mi brzo završio, i što ga čini lako, i ne brinuti o borbi previše, Samo mi je uvredljivo kao puno stvari o kojima on mi je rekao:, moja porodica i moji prijatelji,” replied Raio. “Bilo je trenutaka nakon posljednje borbe, kada me ljudi su čestitali (na Facebooku) and he’d go on like a one or two paragraph rant on every single comment everyone had put on my page for like three days straight. Tako, nakon toga sam rekao "Bruce i ja zapravo nisu više prijatelji,’ so I deleted him. I liked him before that fight… ali kada me ljudi ne postujes kao da ima teško je svidja.”

 

Da biste slušali NEF Podcast u cijelosti, posjetitewww.NewEnglandFights.com/Podcasts/.

 

Da biste saznali više o John Raio teretane, posjetite “First Class Fitness i MMA” na Facebooku. Likewise, da biste saznali više o Boyington je Taekwondo Academy, molimo vas da posjetite njihovu web stranicuwww.BoyingtonsTKDA.com.

 

Ulaznice za “NEF XVIII: MADE IN AMERICA” počinju od samo $25 i su na prodaju sada www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at 207.783.2009 x 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Dodatno, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, prati ih na Twitterunefights i pridružite službenim Facebook grupe "New England borbi."

 

O New England Borbe

 

New England Borbe ("NEF") je borba događaja promocije firme. Misija NEF je da stvori najkvalitetnije događaja za Maine-a borcima i navijači podjednako. Izvršni tim NEF ima veliko iskustvo u upravljanju borilačkih sportova, proizvodnja događaji, odnosa s medijima, marketing, pravne i oglašavanje.

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NEW ENGLAND FIGHTS ANNOUNCES FULL NEF XVIII FIGHT CARD

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Lewiston, Mejn (Maj 19, 2015) - New England Borbe (NEF), Amerike broj jedan regionalni promociju borbe, održat će svoju osamnaestog mješovitih borilačkih-Arts- (MMA) događaj, “NEF XVIII: MADE IN AMERICA,” na Subota, Jun 13, 2015 na Androscoggin banke Colisee u Lewiston, Mejn. Ranije danas, promociji najavio punu borba karticu za događaj.

 

In a highly-anticipated rematch, NEF MMA Professional Lagani prvak Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (10-8) takes on rivalJovan “First Class” Zrak (2-7) in a non-title catchweight contest. Raio scored a victory over Boyington by rear-naked choke in their initial meeting in February 2014. That win, međutim, was marred in controversy as Boyington contends the referee mistook his wave to his fans in the crowd as a sign of submission. Bez obzira, Boyington and Raio will look to settle the score on Jun 13 u Lewiston.

 

NEF homegrown talent, i 2014 “Fighter of the Year,” Crowsneck Boutin (0-0) will debut in the professional ranks against “The Junkyard Dog” Ryan Cowette (2-2) u srednjoj bout. Boutin has developed over the course of three years from a street brawler to a well-disciplined martial artist. Cowette is the head coach of MMA Athletix and the preacher of Victory Church in Bath, Mejn.

 

In other professional bouts: Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (4-4) looks to follow up his commanding performance last month at “NEF XVII” with another victory when he takes on Zenon Herrera(0-0); “Nerasprskavajuće 2.0” Derek Shorey (2-1) will also try to make it two-in-a-row when he meets Canada’s Jeremy DiChiara (1-0) in a bantamweight battle; i Elias “Danger Mouse” Leland (2-1) hopes to rebound from a loss last month when he fights Čad “Mitraljez” Kelly (3-2) in what many are predicting to steal the show on the professional side of the card.

 

“NEF XVIII” will mark the first time NEF has crowned a set of amateur champions. The amateur card will feature five championship title bouts. Among those bouts will be a heavyweight title fight between the popular Štap “Bigfoot” Leahy (2-1) iRyan Glover (1-0). Glover won a 2011 state championship wrestling for Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Mejn.

 

In another amateur title fight, Ricky Dexter (3-0) trgovi off protiv Josh Harvey (3-1) for the lightweight championship. Dexter will represent Team Irish while Harvey will represent Irish’s Bangor-area rival Young’s MMA.

 

A women’s fight will also be featured on the amateur card withAlex Walker (0-1) suočava Kendra Streeter (0-0). Walker thrilled the Lewiston crowd of more than 2,000 u “NEF XVII” last month with her “Fight of the Night” performance against Randi Knowles (1-0).

 

Pun Borba kartice (podložni promjenama):

 

PROFESIONALNA

150 Bruce Boyington 10-8 (Young’s MMA/Boyington’s TKD) vs John Raio 2-7 (First Class/Choi)

185 Ryan Cowette 2-2 (MMA Athletix) vs Crowsneck Boutin 0-0 (Choi Institute)

155 Jesse Erickson 4-4 (CMBJJ – Team NEU) vs Zenon Herrera 0-0 (Nezavisan)

135 Derek Shorey 2-1 (Nerasprskavajuće Combat Club) vs Jeremy DiChiara 1-0 (Wulfrun MMA)

135 Elias Leland 2-1 (Akademija) vs Chad Kelly 3-2 (Fighting Arts Academy)

265 Michael Hansen 2-1 (Berserkers MMA) vs TBD

 

AMATERSKI

265*Naslov Billy Leahy 2-1 (CMBJJ/Young’s MMA) vs Ryan Glover 1-0 (Berserkers MMA)

155*Naslov Ricky Dexter 3-0 (Team Irish) vs Josh Harvey 3-1 (Young je MMA)

145*Naslov Aaron Lacey 5-1 (Young je MMA) vs Alex Johnson 2-1 (Nemilosrdni MMA & Boks)

125*Naslov Norman Fox 4-1 (MMA Athletix) vs Dustin Veinott 3-3 (CMBJJ – Team NEU)

135 *Naslov Johnny obrt 3-0 (Team NEW) vs TBD

S.HWT Grofica Guillen 2-2 (Nezavisan) vs Dave Smith 1-0 (Berserkers MMA)

265 “Sonny” Ora Spratt IV 0-1 (Nerasprskavajuće Combat Club) vs Nick Gulliver 0-0 (First Class MMA)

185 Heath Hanson 1-2 (3Ronin Atletika) vs Ruben Redman 0-2 (Nezavisan)

170 Mike Bazanson 0-0 (Team Kaze) vs Jeff Dustin 0-0 (Nezavisan)

170 Alex Bronish 0-0 (Berserkers MMA) vs Alex Payson 0-0 (MMA Athletix)

160 Pat Kelly 2-0 (Young je MMA) vs Dr. Steve Bang 1-0 (CMBJJ – Team NEU)

155 Corey Hinkley 2-3 (CMBJJ) vs Cory Trial 0-1 (Nemilosrdni MMA & Boks)

155 Dom Cofone 5-5 vs Jason Lachance 2-1 (MMA Athletix)

145 Dustin Shorey 0-1 (Nerasprskavajuće Combat Club) vs Rob Robinson 0-0 (First Class MMA)

135 Mike Crespo 2-2 (MMA Athletix) vs Caleb Costello 2-3 (Team Irish)

125 Justin Witham 0-2 (Nerasprskavajuće Combat Club) vs Ryan Burgess 0-0 (Berserkers MMA)

125 David Brown 1-3 (Plymouth Fight Cluib) vs Steve Desjardins 4-3 (Team Irish)

125 Alex Walker 0-1 (Team Kaze) vs Kendra Streeter 0-0 (Nezavisan)

145 Jimmy Jackson 2-2(Young je MMA) vs TBD

145 Mike Pietersen 2-0 (Young je MMA) vs TBD

 

Ulaznice za “NEF XVIII: MADE IN AMERICA” počinju od samo $25 i su na prodaju sada www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at 207.783.2009 x 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Dodatno, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, prati ih na Twitterunefights i pridružite službenim Facebook grupe "New England borbi."

 

O New England Borbe

 

New England Borbe ("NEF") je borba događaja promocije firme. Misija NEF je da stvori najkvalitetnije događaja za Maine-a borcima i navijači podjednako. Izvršni tim NEF ima veliko iskustvo u upravljanju borilačkih sportova, proizvodnja događaji, odnosa s medijima, marketing, pravne i oglašavanje.

 

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS LEADS TO LONG-AWAITED REMATCH

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Bruce Boyington protests to referee Jimmy Bickford after his first fight with John Raio is stopped

Lewiston, Mejn (April 21, 2015) - New England Borbe (NEF), Amerike broj jedan regionalni promociju borbe, održat će svoju osamnaestog mješovitih borilačkih-Arts- (MMA) događaj, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” na Subota, Jun 13, 2015 na Androscoggin banke Colisee u Lewiston, Mejn. Ranije danas, the promotion announced that NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Champion Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (10-8) će se sastati Jovan “First Class” Zrak (2-7) on the card in a non-title bout at a weight of 150-pounds.

 

Boyington and Raio first met in February 2014 u “NEF XII” u Lewiston. Boyington dominated the early moments with his striking. Coming towards the end of the first round, Raio would take Boyington’s back and apply a rear-naked choke on the mat. The future lightweight champion waved his hand in the air, a signal which referee Jimmy Bickford took to indicate Boyington’s submission. Bickford stopped the bout and awarded the fight to Raio, drawing an immediate protest from Boyington who stated he was waving to his fans in the crowd as a sign that he was not in danger.

 

In the days that followed, a heated debate would rage on social media over the controversial finish to the fight. Both fighters, boasting arguably the two largest fan bases in all of New England, were at the center of an epic war of words between their respective supporters. It seemed as though everyone had an opinion, and the entire state of Maine was split.

 

“Things were crazy that week after the bout,” recalled NEF co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo. “Our Facebook page was flooded with comments and private messages. Everybody and their mother was weighing in. It’s probably the most controversial moment in NEF history. Fans have been asking us for over a year when the rematch would happen. The time has finally come, Jun 13 u Lewiston!”

 

Boyington would go on to have a highly successful finish to 2014, winning not one but two regional MMA titles, including the NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Championship. He would also win his professional boxing debut at NEF’s inaugural boxing event in October 2014. Boyington has, zapravo, won four of his last five since the Raio loss.

 

“This fight is solely about redemption and giving the fans what they have been wanting to see,” stated Boyington when reached for comment. “Sometimes you have to step outside of what is best for you in this sport and entertain and that’s what I’m doing. I like a challenge—the biggest challenge—and that time will come, but for now, its about showing people what was about to happen last time and I can still show I’m three-levels above him by making the statement I’m about to embark on. I’m done with mishaps in that cage. I’m seizing every opportunity and will not let something slip again. Mark my words, its about to get real in my fight.”

Raio is coming off two losses in a row to his archrival, Derek Shorey (2-1), including one defeat earlier this month at “NEF XVII.” In need of a win, the founder of First Class MMA may now be more determined than ever to return to the NEF cage.

 

“I know this is a fight that I want, Bruce wants, and a lot of MMA fans have asked for,” stated Raio when reached for comment. “I look forward to fighting Bruce. Hopefully when the fight is over, there will be no controversy.”

 

NEF iduće MMA događaja, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Ulaznice za “NEF XVIII” počinju od samo $25 i su na prodaju sada www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at207.783.2009 x 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Dodatno, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, prati ih na Twitterunefights i pridružite službenim Facebook grupe "New England borbi."

 

O New England Borbe

 

New England Borbe ("NEF") je borba događaja promocije firme. Misija NEF je da stvori najkvalitetnije događaja za Maine-a borcima i navijači podjednako. Izvršni tim NEF ima veliko iskustvo u upravljanju borilačkih sportova, proizvodnja događaji, odnosa s medijima, marketing, pravne i oglašavanje.

Amaterski MMA, MMA, New England Borbe

NEW ENGLAND FIGHTS ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS OF NEF XVII

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Lewiston, Mejn (April 12, 2015) - New England Borbe (NEF), Amerike broj jedan regionalni promociju borbe, held its seventeenth mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF XVII,” Subota noć u Androscoggin banke Colisee u Lewiston, Mejn. A crowd of more than 2,000 was on hand to take in the action.

 

The co-main event of the evening saw Dennis “The Menace” Olson (13-7) win a split decision victory over Jarod “Last Minute” Lawton (4-2). Jamie Harrison (6-1) stopped NEF MMA Lightweight Champion Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (10-8) via first-round submission in a non-title bout in the card’s main event. In a women’s amateur bout earlier in the evening, Boyington supruga Randi Beth Knowles (1-0) poražen Alex Walker (0-1) via unanimous decision in a thrilling back-and-forth contest.

 

Dodatno, NEF announced that the promotion’s next MMA event would take place at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Jun 13, 2015. The event is titled “NEF XVIII: Made in America” and it will feature the professional debut of Crowsneck Boutin (6-7 amater) as he meets “The Junkyard Dog” Ryan Cowette (3-2) in a middleweight contest. It was further announced that Ryan Glover(1-0) i Billy Leahy (2-1) will fight for the first ever NEF MMA amateur title in the heavyweight division on Jun 13.

 

The full results from Lewiston, Mejn:

 

PROFESIONALNA

CATCH Jamie Harrison def. Bruce Boyington via rear-naked choke, krug 1
170 Dennis Olson def. Jarod Lawton via split decision
CATCH Kaline Medeiros def. Calie Cutler via unanimous decision

150 Derek Shorey def. John Raio via TKO, krug 1

CATCH Jesse Erickson def. Mark Deford via KO, krug 1

CATCH Jay Perrin def. Elias Leland via TKO, krug 2

 

AMATERSKI

CATCH Norman Fox def. Dave Brown via guillotine choke submission, krug 1
165 Connor Barry def. CJ Ewer via triangle choke submission, krug 1
155 Matthew Hanning def. Rick Matthews via KO, krug 1

S.HWT Dave Smith def. Ora Spratt IV via TKO, krug 1

185 Heath Hanson def. Brandon Russell via TKO, krug 1
CATCH Caleb Serra def. Clifford Redman via armbar submission, krug 3
135 Sheldon Bang def. Mike Crespo via unanimous decision
115 Randi Beth Knowles def. Alex Walker via unanimous decision

155 Ricky Dexter def. Zenon Herrera via Kimura submission, krug 1

185 Chris Rideout def. Ruben Redman preko jednoglasnom odlukom

185 Chris Smith def. Dan Meuse via TKO, krug 1

135 Caleb Costello def. Wilmer Carrero via guillotine choke submission, krug 1

150 Alex Johnson def. Dustin Shorey via guillotine choke submission, krug 1

NEF iduće MMA događaja, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Ulaznice za “NEF XVIII” počinju od samo $25 i su na prodaju sada www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisee box office at207.783.2009 x 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Dodatno, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, prati ih na Twitterunefights i pridružite službenim Facebook grupe "New England borbi."

 

O New England Borbe

 

New England Borbe ("NEF") je borba događaja promocije firme. Misija NEF je da stvori najkvalitetnije događaja za Maine-a borcima i navijači podjednako. Izvršni tim NEF ima veliko iskustvo u upravljanju borilačkih sportova, proizvodnja događaji, odnosa s medijima, marketing, pravne i oglašavanje.