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FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT ADDED TO NEF 43 CARD IN ORONO, Maine

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Orono, Maine (Marso 10, 2020) - New England away (Kaha) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Abril 18, 2020, with a bell-time of 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card.Carl Langston (0-5) gikatakda sa pagsugatAaron “Short Fuse” Hughes(0-0) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 145 libra.

Carl Langston comes into the fight looking for the first win that has eluded him thus far in his professional career. Last month, Langston took on Jacob Deppmeyer (1-0) in Portland, Maine at “NEF 42,” losing via first-round technical knockout. It was his first fight back with the promotion since losing his pro debut in April 2018. Langston, a lifelong practitioner of Taekwondo, currently represents Young’s MMA based in nearby Bangor, Maine.

“It’s been hard getting fights altogether, but even more so in my home state,” noted Langston.  “So, with this last lost I didn’t think I was going to get another fight for a bit. I got in my own head and said I wanted to stop fighting for a bit, but when I got the call three weeks after the loss, I couldn’t say no. This is something I need, back-to-back fights. I just have to show up like I show up in the gym and I’ll get my hand raised without a doubt.”

Aaron Hughes will make both his professional and promotional debuts with NEF. He has had a very active amateur career since his debut in 2015, putting together a record of 4-6 while competing on fight cards in his home state of Massachusetts. Hughes represents Regiment Training Center of Fall River, Massachusetts where he trains alongside the likes of current UFC star and former NEF Professional Cruiserweight Champion Yorgan De Castro (6-0).

“I’m really excited to take the trip to Maine to make my professional debut,” said Hughes when reached for comment.  “My opponent is skilled, but I’m coming to put on a show, and he’s just a man in the way of my dreams to the UFC. Thank you to NEF for having me out.”

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 43: Rampage,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Abril 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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FORMER FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION RETURNING TO NEF CAGE AFTER FOUR-YEAR ABSENCE

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Orono, Maine (Pebrero 27, 2020) - New England away (Kaha) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Abril 18, 2020, with a bell-time of 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur flyweight bout to the card.Dustin Veinott(5-4) kuhaon saSteve Desjardins(5-4) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 125 pounds. The bout will be a rematch of their previous encounter in February 2014 won by Desjardins via unanimous decision.

Dustin Veinott will be returning to the NEF cage for the first time since the spring of 2016 when he defeated Ryan Burgess (3-2) by second-round submission. He is the former NEF Amateur Flyweight Chamion, a belt he won over Norman Fox (karon 0-1 ingon sa usa ka propesyonal nga) at “NEF 18” in 2015. Veinott has spent the last several years training fighters as the Muay Thai coach at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) sa Lewiston, Maine. He is looking forward to the opportunity to redeem himself after his first encounter with Desjardins.

“After being gone for almost four years due to unforeseen circumstances, Ako balik,” exclaimed Veinott.  “I respect my opponent, Stephen Desjardins. He has a great wrestling base, and he has already beat me once. I am a different animal now, bisan. I am here to pick back up where I left off. I’m back and I’m here to make a statement.”

Steve Desjardins is a longtime veteran of the New England MMA scene with an amateur career stretching back to 2011. He made his triumphant return to NEF last fall in Orono after a five-year hiatus, defeating Dillon Henry (0-4) at “NEF 40.” Desjardins then took on Nate Boucher (karon 0-1 ingon sa usa ka propesyonal nga) in a losing effort attempting to capture the amateur flyweight strap at “NEF 41” in November.   Desjardins is currently an independent fighter based out of nearby Brewer, Maine.

“I am thrilled to be fighting again in my backyard and to be putting on a great fight with another tough guy,” said Desjardins.  “Don’t miss it!"

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 43: Rampage,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Abril 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT TITLE WILL BE UP FOR GRABS AT NEF 43 IN ORONO

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Orono, Maine (Pebrero 26, 2020) - New England away (Kaha) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Abril 18, 2020, with a bell-time of 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur women’s flyweight title bout to the card.“Charming” Chelsea Tucker(3-3) kuhaon saCaree Hill(6-2) for the vacant NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Championship. The title was vacated by reigning champion Glory Watson (6-1) after her decision to turn pro on the “NEF 43” fight card was announced.

Chelsea Tucker is on a three-fight win-streak since starting her amateur MMA career with three straight losses. It is a streak that began with her last NEF appearance in November 2018 that saw Tucker defeat BJ Garceau (1-1) via technical knockout in the third round. She has gone on to win fights in New Hampshire and Vermont since that time. Tucker proudly serves in the United States Coast Guard, stationed in Boothbay, Maine. She currently represents First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine.

“I really look forward to fighting Caree,” said Tucker.  “This is a very good matchup. She’s a tough girl and so am I. I’m looking forward to putting on my best performance and having that belt around my waist.”

This will be the second time in less than a year that Caree Hill has ventured cross-country from her home in Oregon to challenge for NEF’s 125-pound amateur women’s strap. She took on Glory Watson for the belt at “NEF 39” last June and lost an extremely close split decision. Hill has gone on to win her next two fights, including capturing a regional title in Oregon. She represents Team Quest based in Gresham, Oregon and founded by UFC legends Randy Couture (19-11) and Dan Henderson (32-15).  The gym has produced top names like Chael Sonnen (31-17), Nate Quarry (12-4), and the late Evan Tanner (32-8) just to name a few.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to come back and fight for New England Fights again,” said Hill when reached for comment.  “I have been training hard and am ready for wherever the fight goes. I look forward to putting on an exciting fight for the fight fans in Maine.”

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 43: Rampage,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Abril 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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UP-AND-COMING FEATHERWEIGHTS TO SQUARE OFF AT NEF 43 IN ORONO

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Orono, Maine (Pebrero 25, 2020) - New England away (Kaha) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Abril 18, 2020, with a bell-time of 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur featherweight bout to the card.Brandon “BAMF” Maillet-Fevens(3-1) moatubangNathaniel Grimard(1-0) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 145 libra.

Brandon Maillet-Fevens made his amateur debut at “NEF 36” in November 2018, losing via submission in the first round. Since that time, Maillet-Fevens has not looked back. He went on a three-fight win-streak in 2019, finishing all three of his opponents in the process. Most recently, Maillet-Fevens was successful over Tyler Knights (0-1) with a second-round submission at “NEF 41” last November. He currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) based in Lewiston, KANAKO.

“I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity to once again get back in the NEF cage,” said Maillet-Fevens. “I think Nathaniel presents some challenges I haven’t had to deal with yet, but we’ve been hard at work improving every aspect of my game and I’m going to be comfortable wherever the fight goes. I’m looking forward to putting on a good fight for the fans and showcasing what CMBJJ is all about!"

Nathaniel Grimard impressed many with his first-round armbar submission of Justin Kangas (0-3) last September at “NEF 40” in what was Grimard’s cage debut. That fight took place within the 155-pound lightweight division. Grimard feels the ten-pound drop to featherweight will further benefit his comfort level in the cage. He represents Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire where he trains under UFC veteran and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion Devin Powell (10-4).

“I’m excited for this opportunity NEF has given me to fight a very game opponent in April,” said Grimard.  “I am stepping in the cage more comfortable and prepared this time at a weight class I belong. With both of us having finished our past opponents, I expect Brandon to bring it in April, and I think it’s going to be a great and exciting fight.”

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 43: Rampage,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Abril 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tickets will be on sale this week atwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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FRED LEAR RETURNS TO THE MMA CAGE AT NEF 43 IN ORONO

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Orono, Maine (Pebrero 20, 2020) - New England away (Kaha) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Abril 18, 2020, with a bell-time of 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional bantamweight bout to the card.Fred Lear (0-1) kuhaon saJason Rine (1-7) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 135 libra.

Fred Lear, who wrestled and played football for John Bapst Memorial High School in nearby Bangor, Maine, had one of the most successful amateur careers in NEF history. Lear finished his amateur career in 2019 uban sa usa ka talaan sa 6-2-1 and an NEF Amateur Bantamweight Title to his credit. He entered the professional ranks last April in Portland, Maine, losing his debut to Bryant Bullock (2-1) via second-round submission. Lear experienced a disappointing setback when an opponent pulled out on him the night before weigh-ins at “NEF 40” last September. The Young’s MMA product will now look for the first win of his professional career on April 18 against Rine.

“2019 and the September fight card were difficult for me, but I wasn’t going to let it get in the way of supporting my team,” said Lear. “I feel as though people have forgotten who I am and what I’m here to do. Jason Rine is a Bellator vet and a consummate professional. I’m here, Ako gigutom, and April 18th I’m making the walk and leaving my mark.”

Jason Rine is indeed a Bellator veteran, having competed on the Bellator 215 card last year. Based out of Fredericktown, Ohio, Rine has become well-known throughout the New England region in recent years, traveling in to fight on many area events. While his record may appear on the surface to be that of a journeyman, Rine has taken nothing but tough bouts throughout his professional career, always showing up to fight. April 18 will see him make his debut with NEF.

“I’m very excited to come to Maine and fight for NEF against a game opponent in Fred Lear,” stated Rine when reached for comment.  “I’m ready to test myself in a new promotion in a new state. Time for a fresh start and a new beginning.”

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 43: Rampage,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Abril 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tickets will be on sale this week atwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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RICHARD TO PUT LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE ON THE LINE AGAINST CORSON AT NEF 43

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Orono, Maine (Pebrero 19, 2020) - New England away (Kaha) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Abril 18, 2020, with a bell-time of 7 pm EDT.Zac "Bato" nga si Richard(6-2-1) is scheduled to defend the NEF Amateur Lightweight Title that evening against the challenge ofDevin Corson(3-1).  They will meet at the lightweight championship limit of 155 pounds in a bout scheduled for five three-minute rounds.

Richard won the then-vacant championship last November in Portland, Maine with a unanimous decision victory over “Magic” Mike Murray (3-2).  He is no stranger to titles, having won a Maine State Championship wrestling for Massabesic High School in Waterboro in 2015. The win capped a tremendous sophomore year in the cage for Richard as the follow-up to his 2018 “Rookie of the Year” season. The last time Richard fought on the stage of the Collins Center, sa Septyembre 2019, he scored a vicious slam knockout of Erik Tainter (0-2).  The slam has become a signature move for Richard over the course of his young career. He is a product of Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire where he trains under UFC veteran and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion Devin Powell (10-4).

“Devin can say whatever he wants about me winning my title ‘at the right time,’” said Richard. “He’s had his offers. He’s got it. Unluckily for him, he’s got the most motivated Zac there has ever been. I do predict this fight, bisan, to be a great one.”

Speaking of slams, there may be no athlete who has ever delivered more highlight-reel slams in the NEF cage than the challenger Devin Corson. Like Richard, Corson brings a strong wrestling base with him to the MMA game, having been a standout competitor on the mats for Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Corson is currently riding a two-fight win-streak with unanimous decision wins over both Jacob Deppmeyer (karon 1-0 ingon sa usa ka pro) and Taylor Bartlett (2-3-1) in 2019. He represents the Outlet based in Dexter, Maine.

“I don’t think much about Zac besides he is in my way,” stated Corson. “He’s the man I have to defeat to get the 155 belt. After all is said and done, I will be the one with my hand raised.”

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 43: Rampage,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Abril 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tickets will be on sale this week atwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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BERMUDEZ VICTORIOUS, ERICKSON PUTS ON A CLINIC AS NEF BRINGS A SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION TO THE MERRILL AUDITORIUM STAGE

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Pebrero 10, 2020) – More than 2000 braved frigid temperatures on Saturday night as New England Fights (Kaha) brought its most recent mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event to the stage of Merrill Auditorium in Portland. 22 fights took place under the shadow of the world-famous 1911 Kotzschmar Memorial Organ. It was NEF’s debut at the century-old venue, and the event opened the venerable fight promotion’s ninth season of MMA competition.

Sa main event sa gabii, UFC beterano saManny "Ang Bermudez Triangle" Bermudez(15-2) gisumiterBruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington (19-12) with a guillotine choke in the first round. The bout was originally scheduled to be contested for the NEF Professional Lightweight Title, but with Bermudez missing championship weight, he was not eligible to win the belt. The title currently remains vacant.

Bermudez’s victory capped a perfect night for the South Shore Sportfighting team of Rockland, Massachusetts. Teammates Darryl Andrews (1-0) ug Tim Birkenhead (2-0) were both successful in their respective fights to lift their gym to a 3-0 record on the event.

Also going 3-0 on the evening was the team of Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.Teddy Politis (1-0), Ben Grady (1-0), ugTyler Smythe (1-0) all stopped their opponents within the first minute of the first round of their respective fights to win their respective amateur debuts.

The biggest story of the night, undoubtedly, came in the co-main event as longtime NEF veteranJesse “The Viking” Erickson(10-8) dalaSi Josh "Hook On" Harvey(7-1-1) the first loss of his professional career. Erickson, who represents both Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Recon Fitness, put on a brilliant jiu-jitsu clinic that will be remembered for years to come. Trapped against the cage by Harvey early-on in the first round, Erickson pulled guard and transitioned through a chain of submissions before finally settling in with an armbar to force the tapout, sending the Portland crowd into an absolute frenzy.

In a wild heavyweight slugfest that also took place on the professional portion of the card, Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton (5-3) downedBrad Lee(0-1) via technical knockout in the second round. After several minutes of feeling each other out, the pair exchanged in a back-and-forth slobber-knocker in the closing moments of the first round. A little over a minute into the second round, the referee called a halt to the action after several unanswered strikes from the 6’6” Hylton.

Hylton’s First Class MMA teammateJacob Deppmeyer(1-0) had a successful pro debut, pagpildiCarl Langston(0-5) via first-round technical knockout. Deppmeyer, trapped Langston in a reverse triangle and rained down a series of unanswered elbows, giving the referee no option but to stop the bout at that point.

On the amateur card, top prospectMike Bezanson (5-0) of Kaze Dojo remained undefeated with a technical knockout win overGreg Ishihara(2-2) sa unang round.

Also remaining undefeated in the amateur ranks wereNate “The Mule” White(5-0) ugCaleb “Dr. Feelgood” Austin (4-0), both fighting out of CMBJJ, who finished their respective opponents in the first round.

Another CMBJJ product, Garry Carr (3-1), broke his own record for a second consecutive time when he became, yet again, the oldest athlete to win a fight in the NEF cage. At 58-years-young, Carr took a unanimous decision victory over 23-year-old Austin Hamilton (0-2) in a catchweight amateur fight.

NEF also announced that its next event would see the promotion return to the campus of UMaine Orono at the Collins Center for the Arts on April 18 with “NEF 43: Rampage.” Already confirmed for the event, Zac "Bato" nga si Richard(6-2-1) will defend the NEF Amateur Lightweight Title againstDevin Corson(3-1), samtangChelsea Tucker(3-3) is scheduled to meet Oregon’sCaree Hill(6-2) for the NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Championship, and Caleb Austin facesJames Ploss (1-2) in a long-awaited rematch of their controversial 2017 katapusan.

The full “NEF 42” results from Portland, Maine:

PROPESYONAL

Manny Bermudez def. Bruce Boyington via tap to guillotine, round 1

Jesse Erickson def. Josh Harvey via tap to armbar, round 1

Ras Hylton def. Brad Lee via technical knockout, round 2

Chris Caterino def. Nate Boucher via tap to armbar, round 1

Jacob Deppmeyer def. Carl Langston via technical knockout, round 1

Amateur

Tim Birkenhead def. Mike Murray via tap to kneebar, round 2

Joe Howard def. Justin Kangas via KO, round 1

Mike Bezanson def. Greg Ishihara via technical knockout, round 1

Felipe Gunter def. Hannon Sanford via unanimous decision

Nate White def. Brian Cosco via technical knockout, round 1

Darryl Andrews def. Titus Pannell via unanimous decision

Jason Landry def. Dustin Carrier via technical knockout, round 2

Tyler Smythe def. Clifford Redman via technical submission, round 1

Garry Carr def. Austin Hamilton via unanimous decision

Ryan Fogg def. Giuliano Rossi via doctor stoppage, round 2

Ben Grady def. Jon Assam via KO, round 1

Tim Bergeron def. Henry Jeffs via technical knockout, round 1

Caleb Austin def. Dillon Henry via tap to rear-naked choke, round 1

Dylan Williams def. Wyatt Sochin via split decision

Randall Hathorn def. Tim Murray via technical knockout, round 1

Henry Clark def. Taylor Bartlett via technical submission, round 1

Teddy Politis def. Kevin Lamay via tap to Kimura, round 1

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 43: Rampage,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Abril 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tickets will be on sale this week atwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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25TH BOUT ADDED TO NEF 42 FIGHT CARD; CATERINO STEPS IN TO FACE BOUCHER

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Enero 27, 2020) – New England away (Kaha) mopahigayon sa iyang sunod nga mixed-martial arts (MMA) event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Last Friday, NEF announced the full fight card for the event with 24 bouts scheduled to take place. Earlier today, the fight promotion confirmed a 25th fight for the card.Nate "Backpack" Boucher(0-0) makigtagboChris Caterino (3-3) at a catchweight of 140 libra.

Boucher was originally scheduled to face Norman Fox (0-1) in his pro debut. Fox, after initially calling out Boucher on social media to accept a fight with him in the professional ranks, pulled out of the contest in the days leading up to the fight card announcement. Boucher, who most recently held the NEF Amateur Flyweight Championship with an amateur record of 6-3, was determined to make his pro debut at “NEF 42” despite the Fox pullout. NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson was able to quickly confirm a replacement opponent in the form of Caterino.

“I was incredibly disappointed when Norman pulled out against me—especially considering all the smack he talked to get the fight in the first place—but what a relief that I’ll still be able to be part of such a groundbreaking, historic NEF card,” said Boucher. “I’m so grateful that I get to make my pro debut in such a beautiful venue as the Merrill Auditorium. Respect to Chris for stepping up on short notice to take this bout. I will be doubling down in my preparation efforts during the next two weeks to make a statement on February 8th and leave no doubts that I belong in the pro ranks with the best in the region.”

Chris Caterino is a longtime veteran of the New England MMA scene, having made his amateur debut in 2010. Although he is taking the fight on short notice, Caterino has been very active of late and will, walay duhaduha, be prepared for Boucher. One week ago, Caterino submitted Joey Sanchez (0-4) in the first round of a bout in New Hampshire. It was his third fight in a nine-month stretch. Caterino represents Gate City MMA of Nashua, New Hampshire where he trains with New England MMA legend Nuri Shakir (18-21).

“I’m excited to make my NEF debut,” said Caterino. “I look forward to a great night and plan on getting the ‘W.’”

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020, sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland, Maine. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.PortTix.com.

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GRISPI OUT, Bermudez SA SA PROBLEMA BOYINGTON ALANG lightweight title SA NEF 42

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Enero 19, 2020) - New England away (Kaha) mopahigayon sa iyang sunod nga mixed-martial arts (MMA) event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020, sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland. sayo pa karon, NEF mipahibalo sa usa ka kausaban sa usa ka-katunga sa main event sa card ni.Manny "Ang Bermudez Triangle" Bermudez(14-2) kabubut-on karon atubangBruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington(17-11) alang sa bakanteng NEF Professional Lightweight Championship sa headline away sa gabii.

Bermudez milakaw sa pag-ilis sa iyang teammate nga si ug pagbansay partner Josh Grispi (14-5) nga orihinal nga gikatakda sa pagsugat sa Boyington. Grispi napugos sa pagyukbo gikan sa main event tungod sa legal nga mga komplikasyon ang wala damhang sa panahon sa pagpirma sa away ni. Lamang ka oras human sa pagkawala sa Grispi, NEF executives mga gipahibalo nga Bermudez nga modawat sa away uban sa Boyington.

sama Grispi, Bermudez mao ang usa ka beterano sa Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) - ang kinahitas-an sa sport. Ug gibutang niya sa tingub sa usa ka talaan sa 3-2 samtang indig sa promosyon sa wala pa gipagawas niini nga sa miaging Oktubre. Ang tanan nga tulo ka ni Bermudez daog sa UFC miabut pinaagi sa paagi sa pagpasakop. Ang away sa Boyington mahimong Bermudez unang sukad sa iyang pagpagawas.

"Ako nagtan-aw sa unahan sa pag-anhi sa balay balilihan ni Bruce ug nagpakita diin kini mao ang iya ako sa regional nga sirkito,"Miingon Bermudez.  "Ako adunay kasinatian sa nagkalain-laing ang-ang sa sport ug sa Bruce nagabuhat usab, mao nga kini mahimong makapaikag nga sa pagtan-aw kon sa unsang paagi nga ang match masinati sa away sa gabii. "

Bruce Boyington wala pa gayud usa sa back gikan sa usa ka hagit. Ang Taekwondo itom nga belt ug US Marine Corp beterano nga naghimo sa usa ka career sa nakig-away sa "labing maayo sa mga labing maayo" kon kini diha sa NEF cage, didto sa Madison Square Garden away alang sa World Series sa Fighting (WSOF) sa nasyonal nga telebisyon, o tunga sa tibuok kalibutan indig sa usa ka global nga panghitabo sa Russia. Boyington, usa ka sakop sa Titan Athletics nga nakabase sa Brewer, Maine, -aw sa pagdakop sa mga lightweight higot alang sa ikaduha nga panahon sa Pebrero 8.

“Walay sayon ​​nga away ug kini naghimo alang sa sama nga situwasyon – sa usa ka nag-unang event nga takus sa sa bisan unsa nga kard,"Miingon si Boyington.  "Duha ka hatag-as nga kalibre manggugubat – nga ang matang sa away gusto ko nga sa.”

Sa pagdugang sa hataas nga-kalibre nga bahin sa away, duha ka streaks nga gipahigayon sa Boyington ug Bermudez sa tinagsa sa paghimo sa away bisan nga mas labaw pa makaiikag. Boyington wala nawad-an sa usa ka away titulo. Siya mao ang usa ka hingpit nga 7-0 sa diha nga ang usa ka championship higot anaa sa ibabaw sa linya. Sa mao usab nga gilapdon, Bermudez nga wala gayud nawad-an sa usa ka regional away ingon sa usa ka propesyonal nga. Siya mao ang usa ka hingpit nga 11-0 sa regional talan-awon sa wala pa pagpirma sa UFC. sa Pebrero 8, sa usa ka tawo "0" adunay sa pag-adto.

"Ako unang nahimamat Manny Bermudez 11-ka tuig ang milabay sa usa ka random semana samtang miduaw sa iyang balay gym, South Short Sportfighting,"Miingon NEF co-tag-iya ug matchmaker Mat Peterson.  "Siya mao ang usa ka batan-on nga, gangling tin-edyer sa panahon nga naghatag pagsinta sa salog ngadto sa mga tawo sa duha ka ug tulo ka mga higayon sa iyang edad. Manny naghimo sa gym sa iyang ikaduha nga panimalay ug sa uban, ingon nga sila nanag-ingon, mao ang kasaysayan-Manny miadto sa nga adunay usa ka dako nga run sa UFC. Sa diha nga Josh Grispi napugos sa pagbitad gikan sa iyang away uban sa Bruce, Bruce gihatag kanako sa usa ka direktiba alang sa usa ka puli kontra-'make sigurado sila nga maayo,' ingon siya. Bruce kanunay gusto sa pag-atubang sa mga labing maayo ug nga ang atong mga makahimo sa pagdala kaniya sa Bermudez. Kini mao ang usa ka nag-unang event nga angay alang sa usa ka symphony. "

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020, sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland, Maine. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.PortTix.com.

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New England away ("Lisa") mao ang usa ka pagpakig-away sa mga panghitabo promosyon nga kompanya. ni NEF misyon mao ang paghimo sa labing taas nga kalidad nga mga panghitabo alang sa mga manggugubat ug mga fans nga managsama. Kaha ang executive team adunay halapad nga kasinatian sa combat sports sa pagdumala, mga panghitabo sa produksyon, media relations, marketing, legal ug advertising.

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HORNSTRA SA away uban sa CUSHING: "Dad payong, Tungod kay ako MIPADALA ngipon SA PANON "

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Enero 17, 2020) - New England away (Kaha) mopahigayon sa iyang sunod nga mixed-martial arts (MMA) event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020, sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland. sayo pa karon, NEF mipahibalo sa Dugang pa sa usa ka propesyonal nga catchweight bout sa card.Keegan "Ang trangkaso" Korf(4-11) kuhaon saRyan "Ang Roosta" Cushing(0-0) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 160 libra.

Keegan Hornstra mao ang usa ka dugay nang beterano sa Bag-ong England MMA away talan-awon, sa gihimo sa iyang mga amateur debut sa usa ka dekada na ang milabay. siya mibalik ngadto sa halwa sa miaging Abril human sa usa ka tulo-ka-tuig nga pagkawala, ug gibuntog Zenon Herrera (1-8) sa unang-round nga pagtugyan sa "NEF 38." Hornstra may usa ka dali nga turnaround alang sa iyang sunod nga away, pagkuha sa Dom Jones (2-3) lang sa usa ka pipila ka mga semana ang milabay sa "NEF 39." Apan alang sa Hornstra, siya sa kapildihan sa katapusan sa contest nga. Siya motan-aw sa pagkuha balik sa kadaugan kolum sa Pebrero 8. Hornstra karon nagrepresentar Ebolusyon Athletix nga nakabase sa Saco, Maine.

"Siya dili ipakita,"Gitagna Hornstra sa iyang kontra. "Kon siya nagabuhat, sa pagdala sa payong, tungod kay ako sa pagpadala ngipon ngadto sa panon sa katawhan. "

Ryan Cushing mohimo sa iyang propesyonal nga debut sa "NEF 42." Siya mao ang usa ka independente nga manggugubat base sa Massachusetts. Cushing usa ka hingpit nga 2-0 ingon sa usa ka amateur sa duha mga kadaugan pag-abot pinaagi sa unang-round nga pagtugyan.

"Keegan mao ang usa ka hinanduraw nga tawo ug usa ka beterano nga ako tinuod nga pagtahod sa,"Miingon si Cushing.  "Siya usab gayud miliso sa iyang kaugalingon sa palibot bag-o lang ug tinan-awan mas maayo pa kay sa walay katapusan, ug siya mao ang tawo nga akong kanunay na uban sa diha nga ako mitabok dalan ug nakigsulti kaniya, mao nga kini ni-adto sa nga pretty pabugnawan sa pagpakigbahin sa halwa uban kaniya. Ako excited sa pagsulay sa akong kaugalingon batok kaniya sa halwa ug sa 'labing maayo nga nawong buhok' gubat sa weigh-ins. "

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020, sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland, Maine. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.PortTix.com.

Mahitungod sa New England away

New England away ("Lisa") mao ang usa ka pagpakig-away sa mga panghitabo promosyon nga kompanya. ni NEF misyon mao ang paghimo sa labing taas nga kalidad nga mga panghitabo alang sa mga manggugubat ug mga fans nga managsama. Kaha ang executive team adunay halapad nga kasinatian sa combat sports sa pagdumala, mga panghitabo sa produksyon, media relations, marketing, legal ug advertising.