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DESPITE SETBACKS, NATE BOUCHER IS NOT BACKING DOWN

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ZUR SOFORTIGEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNG: Bangor, Maine (Januar 23, 2019) – Nate Boucher’s journey inside the New England Fights’ (NEF) Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) cage has not been a course without its challenges and heartbreak along the way.

After winning his first two outings at the start of his amateur fight career, Boucher, a lifelong wrestler, earned a chance to compete for the NEF Flyweight Championship. His title shot came in November 2017 in front of a sold-out crowd when NEF made its highly anticipated Portland, Maine debut. In dieser Nacht, Boucher was outscored on the judge’s cards and dropped a close, controversial split-decision to NEF veteran Justin Witham. It’s a loss that continues to confound Boucher almost a year and a half later.

“As far as I’m concerned, I won the flyweight title that night,” Boucher stated recently in an interview with Ryan Jarrell and Bryan Stackpole on theBetween Rounds RadioPodcast. “I try to watch that fight and be optimistic the best that I can. I try to watch that fight and be respectful of what the judge’s could have seen. There’s not an absolute bone in my body that sees the fight going the way the judge’s said it went. That being said, they decided that Justin Witham won that night. He knows I’m coming after him. I’m going to do what it takes to get back into that title conversation and I’m going to get that win back. "

The Witham loss would be followed by two more defeats for Boucher.

In Boucher’s first fight back after losing to Witham, he dropped another split-decision against his hometown wrestling rival, multiple-time state champion, and former NEF Flyweight Champion, Ryan "Gordo" Burgess.

Jumping right back into the cage two months after his loss to Burgess, Boucher sustained the only stoppage defeat on his record when he lost via third-round technical knockout to former bantamweight title contender, Walt Shea, who fights out of John Raio’s First Class MMA in Brunswick, Maine.

Letzter November, down but not out, Boucher rebounded from three-losses-in-a-row by finishing 2018 off with a first-round submission victory over Jordan Young, a state champion wrestler from Belfast, Maine. The contest took place in the 135-pound weight class.

“Jordan was coming off of a win against my teammate—a tough teammate of mine,“Boucher sagte. “Not many guys on a three-fight skid would take a fight with a guy coming off of a win and then beat him in the first round. So, I hope that opened some eyes for people so they know exactly what I’m about and they know that I’m strong mentally.

“I’m very happy with myself that I was able to fight like I train,” Boucher recounted regarding his win over Young. “The cut to 135 isn’t as much as it is to flyweight and I think that played a big part in my cardio. I was in great shape for that fight. Geistig, I knew I was going to win months before the fight happened.”

With six bouts already under his belt, Boucher, at only 22-years of age, knows that he still has limitless room to grow within the sport.

“I’m an amateur,” he noted to Jarrell and Stackpole. “I’m a student of the game and I’m learning and developing my skills. I haven’t even come close to what my full potential is. I knew what I can achieve—I know what is possible if I stay on the path.”

Boucher’s 2019 fight season officially begins on Friday, Februar 1st when he’s scheduled to face newcomer Dillon Henry from First Class MMA. Henry is also a wrestler, having competed for Windham High School. Henry now trains with one of Boucher’s previous opponents, Walt Shea. Regardless of being pitted against the teammate of the only fighter that’s ever stopped him in MMA competition, Boucher stated that he’s confident in the matchup.

“I know he’s going to be training with Walt Shea, offensichtlich,“Boucher sagte. “I know that Walt Shea is going to pass down information he feels is going to help him. It won’t… He seems to look like a strong guy. All I am going to do is I’m going to prepare myself and I’m going to become a better fighter in this fight camp and I’m going to go out there and fight him. I think it will go my way, for sure.”

Squaring off in the cage against other talented wrestlers is nothing new for Boucher. He defeated four-time Maine state wrestling champion Jeremiah Barkac by first-round submission the last time he competed in Bangor. Ryan Burgess was a three-time state champion for Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine.

“I probably perform at my best against wrestlers,” Boucher stated. “They have really bad habits that a lot of wrestlers don’t seem to be able to shake off their first couple of fights, including myself. Fortunate for me, I have a coach like Jesse Erickson who’s a top-level guy when it comes to the jiu jitsu game around these parts, and he’s shown me the difference between what wrestling the sport is and what wrestling in a fight is. They’re different types of wrestling. I think he’s [Henry] going to expose himself and leave himself open. He’s going to make some rookie mistakes and I’m going to capitalize.”

While the prospect of defeating another wrestler in the NEF cage is an inspiring proposition to Boucher, he’s also excited by the opportunity to once again compete in Maine’s Queen City.

“I’ve never lost in Bangor,” Nate said. “I love that venue. I love the city of Bangor. I’m excited to be there and I’m excited to be sharing a card with some of the monsters that are on it. There’s a lot of great fights on this card and I’m very much looking forward to seeing some of them myself. It’s going to be a great show—I can’t wait.”

“I’m starting to earn my stripes a little bit in the cage,” Boucher added. “I’m starting to get more comfortable. I’m starting to feel more and more like a recognized name in the NEF—and I think all of that is going to play a factor. I think he’s [Henry] bit off a little more than he can chew for his first fight and, leider, he’s going to figure that out very hard on February 1.”

Als 2018 came to a close, Boucher, like many forward-thinking individuals, clearly defined his goals for the year ahead.

“I will be the flyweight champ in the NEF at the end of this year [2019],” Boucher stated confidently. “No doubt about it. That’s what my mind is set on right now.

“My teammate, Kam Arnold, he’s going to carry that belt straight through at 135. Mann, the two of us together are some bad dudes. I’m fortunate to have him to push me through this mentally and be able to get me on the right mindset of what a champion is supposed to be—and I’m going to be there, right there with him at flyweight. Mann, it’s going to be one hell of a one-two punch, das ist sicher."

NEF nächste Mixed-Martial-Arts-Veranstaltung, "NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” will take place on Friday, Februar 1, 2019 im Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine with a bell time of 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

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

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Laufen Spannungen hoch als Former Falcons Teammates Bereiten Sie sich für MMA Cage Schlacht

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Lewiston, Maine (Januar 10, 2018) – Aufgewachsen in der gleichen blue-collar-Community und die gleichen fort durch, schossige Sportprogramm nicht notwendigerweise zwei Männer beste Freunde.

 

 

 

Der ehemalige Berg Valley High School Mitspieler, und zukünftige New England kämpft Mixed Martial Arts Gegner, Ryan Burgess und Nate Boucher sind ein Beweis für die alte Maxime, “Vertrautheit züchtet Verachtung.”

 

 

 

Bürger, 24, und Boucher, 21, wird bei „NEF in einem Amateur-Kampf im Fliegengewicht kämpfen 32: Super Samstag"Auf Samstag, Februar 3. Der Kampf um Androscoggin Bank Colisee wird die Nummer eins in der 125-Pfund-Division bestimmen, und verdienen den Gewinner einen Titelkampf gegen Weltmeister Justin Witham.

 

 

 

Es wird fast ein Jahr her, seit Burgess gewesen, dreimaliger Maine High School Wrestling Champion und Vergangenheit NEF Titelverteidiger, Käfig ging in. Er nannte NEF Mitinhaber und Heiratsvermittler Matt Peterson und speziell nach dem Boucher Kampf.

 

 

 

Warum? Auf der einen Seite, es war eine Geschäftsentscheidung nach Bouchers schließen, Split-Entscheidung Verlust zu Witham in einem Titelkampf November.

 

 

 

„Ich habe seit einem Jahr aus. Ich hatte gehofft, bald wieder in einen Titelkampf springen,“Burgess erklärt. „Nachdem Nate Kampf mit Witham, Ich wusste, er würde wollen die sofortige Revanche. Einmal wurde es offensichtlich, dass bis April geschehen würde nicht, Ich fragte, ob wir diesen Kampf im Februar tun könnten, und Nate nahm es.“

 

 

 

Bürger (2-2) anschließend ein oder zwei soziale Granaten Medien ins Leben gerufen, die ein gewisses Maß an Feindseligkeit gegenüber seinen Mitmenschen Falcon, um anzuzeigen, erschienen. Es ist wahrscheinlich weniger persönlich als taktisches; Burgess spürte die Gelegenheit zu nutzen, was er als einer der Ritzen in Boucher Rüstung sieht.

 

 

 

„Nate, seit er ein Kind war,, hat eine piss-schlechte Haltung, wenn er verliert. Ich hoffe, ihn ein wenig demütigen und sicherstellen, dass er nicht über diesen Kampf kümmern muss in den Händen der Richter bekommen,“Burgess sagte. „Nate wahrscheinlich hätte ein zwei gewesen- oder-dreifache Staatsmeister, wenn er sich die Gelegenheit gegeben hatte, das zu tun,. Wenn er hat immer noch die gleiche Haltung hatte er damals, es wird auf die gleiche Weise zu beenden.“

 

 

 

Burgess ist einer von nur vier dreifachen Landessiegern in MVHS Geschichte. Zufällig, Boucher Bruder, Ethan, erreicht auch die Leistung.

 

 

 

Boucher, die bereits vier Mal Maine High School Matte Champion herausgenommen, und zweifache New England Finalist, Jeremiah Barkac von Dexter während seiner Zeit in dem NEF Sechseck, sieht aus und klingt wie ein anderer Charakter als derjenige, der sich als Teenager von der Matte zu kämpfen.

 

 

 

Nach seinen ersten beiden Kämpfen mit Leichtigkeit gewinnen, Boucher (2-1) nicht der einzige im Gebäude war, fühlte er genug getan hatte, den Gürtel in Portland zu verdienen.

 

 

 

„Ich dachte, dass ich die ersten beiden Runden des Kampfes kontrolliert. Alle drei, wirklich. Die ersten beiden ich ziemlich viel hatte (Mit Bin) erstickt,“Boucher sagte. „Es endete für mich ist eine Lernerfahrung, dass Sie nicht den Kampf um die Richter verlassen können. Die große Sache über die Amateur-Reihen ist, während natürlich kümmere ich meinen Rekord, am Ende des Tages ist es ein Teil des Lernprozesses, ein besserer Profi zu machen.“

 

 

 

Als Reaktion auf Burgess’ Salven auf Facebook, Boucher befragt das Verhalten des Ex-Champion, nachdem sie dem NEF Band zwei Kämpfe in seiner Karriere zu gewinnen.

 

 

 

„Ich bin nicht viel für den Trash Talk. Ich genieße nur den Sport. Ich mag zu kämpfen und dann einfach nach Hause gehen. Er tut es ein wenig sein Ego zu bauen Ich denke,,“Boucher sagte. „Er ließ das Band, weil er hat Schwierigkeiten, Gewicht zu machen, Das ist ziemlich respektlos, meiner Meinung nach. Er war für eine Weile, so jetzt bin ich von ihm voraus, und er weiß, dass er durch mich gehen.“

 

 

 

Burgess sagte er, dass die Entlassung verwendet, um seine College-Ausbildung abzuschließen und sein Beglaubigungsschreiben als Physiotherapeutin Assistent entwickeln, darauf hinweist, dass die Ärzteschaft wahrscheinlicher ist seine langjährige Karriere als MMA zu sein.

 

 

 

Während er weiterhin in Rumford Community Center mit Berserker MMA seinen Trainingsplan, Burgess sagte, es ist weniger intensiv und vor seinen Verlusten gegen Witham und Dustin Veinott strukturiert. Burgess besiegte zuvor beiden Rivalen.

 

 

 

„Körperlich sollte ich sie noch geschlagen haben, aber mental war ich nicht so vorbereitet, wie ich hätte sein sollen,. Jetzt bin ich viel gezieltere,“Burgess sagte. „Zu der Zeit war ich Abitur, Teilzeit arbeiten 20 bis 30 Stunden pro Woche und für wahrscheinlich eine andere in die Schule gehen 40. Ich verlor zwei Kämpfe, wo ich unter dem Gewicht war. Ich war an Gewicht zunehmen, während die anderen Jungs waren Gewicht Schneiden. Ich würde gehen dort an der Grenze, und sie würden anziehen 10 bis 15 Pfund zwischen dem Wiegen und dem Kampf.“

 

 

 

Boucher freilich erreichte nie sein Potential als High-School-Ringer. Er hat einen anderen Weg als Burgess gefolgt, im Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Einschreibung - im Alter -, wo er heute noch trainiert 13.

 

 

 

„Ich habe einige der härtesten und besten Trainingspartner in den Staat,“Boucher sagte. „Meine Jiu-Jitsu hat einen langen Weg zurück, fast der Punkt, wo es passiert hat rang meine ein wenig. Natürlich, Wrestling ist, was immer ich gehe zurück, wenn ich es brauche. Mein auffällig ist Nacht-and-Tag. Es war schrecklich für meinen ersten Kampf.“

 

 

 

Er fügte hinzu, dass sein größter Erfolg in MMA auf Kosten der ehemaligen Ringer gekommen ist.

 

 

 

Burgess zählt auf Boucher den Rest seines Repertoires zu unterschätzen. Als jemand, der in der siebten Klasse an der Mittelschule Junior Varsity Team Ringe aufnahm, er sagte, dass seine Geschichte als eine schnelle Studie wird in Reich der Jiu-Jitsu übertragen und Boxen.

 

 

 

„Ich denke, er wird überrascht sein,. Er denkt, dass er weiß, was ich an den Tisch bringen,“Burgess sagte. „Alles, was er über mich weiß, ist mein Ring, aber ich habe viel mehr als das zurückgreifen,. Ich weiß schon, was er an den Tisch bringt. Und er wird nicht lernen in zwei Monaten was ich gelernt habe in zwei Jahren."

 

 

 

Die Öffnung Glocke auf Februar 3 wird eingestellt 7 p.m. Karten gibt es bei www.TheColisee.com.

 

 

 

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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.

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

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ZUR SOFORTIGEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNG: Portland, Maine (November 3, 2017) - New England Fights (NEF) made its long-awaited debut in Portland, Maine am Samstag night before a sold-out crowd at Aura.

Im Main Event des Abends, 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 “Kampf des Jahres” candidate for 2017. Gorman pulled off the unanimous decision on the judges’ Scorecards.

The ever-popular John “First Class” Strahl (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.

Auf der Amateur-Seite der Karte, 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) durch Split Decision. 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, Maine:

PROFESSIONAL

Paul Gorman def. James Blair via unanimous decision

John Raio def. Zenon Herrera via guillotine, Runde 3

AMATEUR

Hilarie Rose def. Alex Walker via TKO, Runde 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, Runde 1

Isaac Therrien def. Chad Weymouth via TKO, Runde 1

Francesca Morabito def. Carol Linn Powell via unanimous decision

Emmett Huber def. Will McCall via guillotine, Runde 1

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

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

Mark Gardner def. Carlton Charles via TKO, Runde 2

Sarah Matulis def. Chelsea Elizabeth via TKO, Runde 1

Jayda Bailey def. Danae Dostie via TKO, Runde 1

NEF nächste Mixed-Martial-Arts-Veranstaltung, “NEF 32: Super Samstag,” sehen das Unternehmen seine Rückkehr in die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston machen, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Februar 3, 2018. Tickets sind ab sofort online unter erhältlichwww.TheColisee.com.

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NEF ANNOUNCES MONUMENTAL FIGHT CARD FOR PORTLAND DEBUT

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Portland, Maine (Oktober 6, 2017) - New England Fights (NEF) will make its long-awaited debut in Portland on Freitag, November 3, 2017 at Aura with “NEF 31: The Old Port.” Bereits heute Morgen, 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) soll übernehmen Jakob “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) nur um ein paar zu nennen.

Reigning NEF Professional Middleweight Champion CJ Ewer (3-0) wird wieder in Aktion sein, wenn er übernimmt 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) bei “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, Maine.

John “First Class” Strahl (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, Maine. 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 Kerbe “Der Wächter” Gulliver (4-0) will defend his strap against WWE signeeTerrance Jean-Jacques (2-0), während Nate Boucher (2-0) und Justin Witham (3-4) square off for the vacant flyweight title. Alex Walker (4-1) und 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” Bailey (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) während Sarah Matulis (0-0) und Chelsea Elizabeth(0-0) face off in yet another double amateur debut.

Das volle “NEF 31” Kampf-Karte (bleibend und Genehmigung der Kampfsport Authority of Maine):

 

PROFESSIONAL MMA

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

 

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

 

145 Josh Parker 6-9 (Ruthless MMA & Boxen) vs Matt Probin 0-0 (CMBJJ / Youngs MMA)

 

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

 

AMATEUR MMA

 

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

 

125*TITEL Nate Boucher 2-0 (CMBJJ) vs Justin Witham 3-4 (Bruchsicher Kampf-Club)

 

115 *TITEL Alex Walker 4-1 (Sagt) vs Hilarie Rose 4-3 (USMMA)

265 Matt Glover 1-1 (Berserkers MMA) vs Jason Feld 0-2 (Kenneys MMA)

 

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

 

170 Mohammed al Kinani 0-0 (Evolution Athletix) vs Phil 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 (Die Akademie)

 

155 Nick Banks 0-0 (Choi Institut) vs Emmett Huber 0-1 (Die Akademie)

 

155 Garry Carr 0-0 (CMBJJ) gegen David Hart 0-1 (Kenneys MMA)

135 Sarah Matulis 0-0 (Bruchsicher Kampf-Club) vs Chelsea Elizabeth 0-0 (First Class MMA)

 

135 Danae Dostie 0-0 (Kenneys MMA) vs Jayda Bailey 0-0 (Young-MMA)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

NEF nächste Mixed-Martial-Arts-Veranstaltung, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. Die Veranstaltung findet am statt Freitag, November 3, 2017. Tickets sind ab sofort bei www.auramaine.com.

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NEF FLYWEIGHT TITLE WILL BE UP FOR GRABS IN PORTLAND

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Portland, Maine (August 21, 2017) - New England Fights (NEF) will make its debut in Portland on Freitag, November 3, 2017 at Aura with “NEF 31: The Old Port.” Bereits heute Morgen, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur mixed-martial-arts title bout to the card. Nate Boucher (2-0) konfrontiert sein wird Justin Witham (3-4) with the winner to be crowned the new NEF MMA Amateur Flyweight Champion. The 125-pound title currently sits vacant.

Nate Boucher brings a background in wrestling with him to the cage. He competed for Mountain Valley High School (MVHS) in Rumford, Maine prior to training in MMA. Boucher made his NEF debut in 2014, just months after his eighteenth birthday – the legal age limit for competing in MMA in Maine. Earlier this month in Bangor, Boucher made his return to the NEF cage. He was victorious by first-round submission over Jeremiah Barkac (0-1). Boucher is currently a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ).

“It’s an amazing feeling knowing that my childhood dream is coming true,” said Boucher when reached for comment. “This fight was only a matter of time. All my years of training is for this moment.”

Justin Witham got off to a slow start in his amateur career. He lost his first three in a row prior to his first victory over Brent Ouellette (0-1) by technical knockout in the first round. Witham is currently riding a two-fight win streak. Früher in diesem Jahr, he submitted previous flyweight champion Ryan Burgess (2-2) in a non-title bout, avenging an earlier loss to Burgess. Witham represents the Shatterproof Combat Club.

“Much respect to my opponent and anyone who steps inside the cage,” said Witham. “Every fighter has a fight that makes or breaks him. I will not break. This is the culmination of three years of hard work. Blut, sweat and tears – time away from my loved ones. Capturing the 125-pound title means everything to me and I will not be leaving without it over my shoulder!”

NEF nächste Mixed-Martial-Arts-Veranstaltung, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company make its long-awaited debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. Die Veranstaltung findet am statt Freitag, November 3, 2017. Tickets sind ab sofort bei www.auramaine.com.

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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.

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BROTHER AND SISTER MMA FIGHTERS RETURN TO CAGE AT NEF 27

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Lewiston, Maine (Dezember 15, 2016) -Neu England Fights (NEF) kehrt zum Androscoggin Bank Colisee zurück Februar 11, 2017 with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 27: RESURGENCE.” Bereits heute Morgen, the fight promotion announced the addition of two amateur bouts to the card. Ryan Burgess (2-1) versuchen im Wettstreit Justin Witham (2-4) in a flyweight contest while his sister, Nicole Burgess (0-1), annimmt Sarah Ziehm (0-0) in the strawweight division.

 

This will not be the first time the Burgess siblings have competed on an NEF card together. Im Juni letztes Jahr auf “NEF 24,” Ryan and Nicole would taste defeat at the hands of Dustin Veinott (5-4) and Alex Walker (2-1), beziehungsweise. They will look to redeem themselves on Februar 11.

 

“I’m super excited to get my sister back in the cage on the same card as me,” said Ryan Burgess. “She has always been a competitor and being able to train side by side with her throughout this fight camp will help me as much as it will help her. She is tough as nails and everything I will be helping her learn over the next two months will just reinforce the knowledge I have already obtained from my coaches. Her debut was against a seasoned fighter in Alex Walker and I can’t wait to see her take home her first win on February 11th.”

 

Ryan and Nicole are based out of the Berserkers MMA camp in Rumford, Maine. They grew up in neighboring Mexico, Maine. Ryan was a three-time state wrestling champion out of Mountain Valley High School, while Nicole, a multi-sport athlete, also wrestled and excelled in field hockey. She has continued her field hockey career at Plymouth State University. Ryan captured the NEF MMA Flyweight Title last year. Both siblings are confident that Nicole can replicate his success in the cage.

 

“Training with my brother is both a challenge and a blessing,” said Nicole. “We’ll get on each other’s nerves, but at the end of the day we want each other to succeed. Mehr, he’s a good partner to have on your team.”

 

Ryan’s bout at “NEF 27” will be a rematch. In their first meeting, he defeated Justin Witham via unanimous decision at “NEF 18” in the summer of 2015.

 

“Rematching Witham will be a perfect opportunity for me to showcase the huge strides I have made over the last year and a half since the beginning of my MMA career. He is a really tough dude and I know he will show up for a war, but I have made huge improvements in all aspects of my game since adding Jason Bell to my corner and I will be the one to decide the outcome of this fight. I will control the pace of the fight and whether I want to take it to him on the feet or take him down and submit him, there is nothing he will be able to do to stop me. This fight will not go three rounds.”

 

Justin Witham is a member of the Shatterproof Combat Club. Since his loss to Burgess, Witham has gone 2-1 including an impressive submission win over Conner Murphy (1-1) in seinem jüngsten Ausflug. Witham is certain that he can defeat Burgess in the rematch.

 

“I’ve been wanting this fight since the second our first fight was over,” exclaimed Witham. “I can and will win!”

 

As for Nicole, she will be taking on the debuting Sarah Ziehm. Ziehm is a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) based in nearby Auburn, Maine.

 

“I’m looking forward to getting back into the cage,” said Nicole. “I think my first fight was a good learning experience and I got out all my nerves that I didn’t expect to have. Jetzt, it’s my turn to come out with a ‘W’ for my team.”

 

NEFs nächste Veranstaltung, “NEF 27: WIEDERAUFLEBEN” Auf erfolgt Samstag, Februar 11, 2017 bei 7 p.m. Tickets gibt es ab $25 und sind ab sofort bei www.TheColisee.com oder durch Aufrufen der Box Office auf Colisee 207.783.2009, Erweiterung 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 Sie ihnen auf Twitter @nefights und trete der offiziellen Facebook-Gruppe bei “New England Fights."

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NEW ENGLAND FIGHTS ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS FROM LEWISTON

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Lewiston, Maine (Juni 18, 2016) - New England Fights (NEF) held the fight promotion’s latest event, “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND” am 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 a “thriller” before 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.