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AGUAMANIL & GARDNER SE ENCUENTRA EN EL PESO EN NEF 37 EN BANGOR


Bangor, Maine (Diciembre 17, 2018) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) llevará a cabo su siguiente evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 37: Bajo cero,” el viernes, Febrero 1, 2019 en el Centro de Seguros Cruz en Bangor, Maine. El día de hoy, la promoción anunció la adición de un combate de peso intermedio profesional a la cartelera.CJ Ewer(3-2) se enfrentará aMarcos “Bolsillos” Gardner (0-0) con un peso de pelea de 180 libras.

CJ Ewer es el actual campeón profesional de peso medio de NEF, habiendo presentado a Mike Hansen en “NEF 30” en agosto 2017 para reclamar el título. Fue una noche especial para Ewer, no solo como una noche capturaría su primer oro como profesional, pero también como la noche que llegó a competir en la misma cartelera con su hermano Roger (1-0) frente a sus muchos amigos y familiares. “NEF 37” será la segunda vez que los hermanos Ewer peleen juntos en una cartelera, ya que Roger está programado para estar en acción amateur de peso pesado contra Bryce Bamford (2-0).  Los Ewers representan el MMA de Bangor de Young.

“Mark ha demostrado ser un competidor muy duro, y tengo todo el respeto del mundo por su gimnasio y sus entrenadores en The Academy,” dijo CJ Ewer. “Va a ser muy duro, gran pelea para los fans. La última vez que Roger y yo peleamos en la misma cartelera fue la noche más memorable de mi carrera en MMA cuando gané el título de peso mediano. Espero tener otra noche memorable el 1 de febrero.”

Mark Gardner hará su debut profesional en “NEF 37” después de una carrera amateur que lo vio armar un perfecto 3-0 grabar. Terminó a sus tres oponentes, incluyendo un par de presentaciones de primera ronda. Gardner, que entrena con la Academia de MMA en Portland, Maine, estaba programado para hacer su debut profesional en “NEF 35” a principios de este año, pero su oponente se retiró el día de la pelea. Ese revés ha hecho que Gardner esté más decidido que nunca a volver a la jaula para la batalla..

"Estoy muy emocionado de entrar y pelear nuevamente en febrero,” dijo Gardner.  “He estado entrenando duro desde el último. He visto a CJ pelear un par de veces y el tipo es duro seguro. Va a ser bueno ".

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 37: BAJO CERO,” se llevará a cabo el viernes, Febrero 1, 2019 en Cross Insurance Center en Bangor, Maine, con un tiempo de campana 8 pm. Las entradas ya están a la venta enwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

RICKY DEXTER RETURNS TO CAGE AGAINST RUBEN REDMAN IN BANGOR

Bangor, Maine (Diciembre 11, 2018) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) llevará a cabo su siguiente evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 37: Bajo cero,” el viernes, Febrero 1, 2019 en el Centro de Seguros Cruz en Bangor, Maine. El día de hoy, the promotion announced the addition of a professional welterweight fight to the card. Ricky Dexter (1-0) está programado para enfrentar Ruben Redman (0-2) con un peso de pelea de 170 libras-.

Ricky Dexter will return to the NEF cage after a two-year absence. It was in February of 2017 that Dexter made his professional debut, knocking out Matt Denning (5-8) in the first round with a brutal body shot at “NEF 27.”  It was the perfect exclamation mark to start his professional career after a stellar amateur run that saw Dexter amass a record of 5-2 and capture the NEF Amateur Welterweight Title. He is currently a member of Young’s MMA based in Bangor, and he looks forward to fighting for the first time in front of his home crowd.

“I’m absolutely ecstatic to be finally fighting on my home turf,” Said Dexter. “I’m getting pushed by some of the best fighters in New England every day. Además de eso, I’ve got a MMA mastermind in my corner, Chris Young, who’s sharpening my technique and working out the kinks. Come February 1st, you will see a completely different and evolved fighter.”

Ruben Redman will likewise return to the NEF cage after an extended absence. Redman last competed in August 2016 in Bangor. He will be looking for his first victory as a professional. Redman’s last win came in his amateur days when he scored a technical knockout in the first round against Heath Hanson (1-3) en “NEF 13” en junio 2015.

I’m healthy and ready for a great fight—that’s all I can say,” stated Redman. “The rest will be determined when the cage door locks.

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 37: BAJO CERO,” se llevará a cabo el viernes, Febrero 1, 2019 en Cross Insurance Center en Bangor, Maine, con un tiempo de campana 8 pm. Las entradas ya están a la venta enwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

Acerca de Peleas de Nueva Inglaterra

Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra ("NEF") es una empresa de eventos promociones lucha. La misión de la NEF es crear los eventos de más alta calidad para los combatientes y aficionados por igual. El equipo ejecutivo de NEF tiene una amplia experiencia en la gestión de los deportes de combate, producción de eventos, relaciones con los medios, mercadeo, legal y publicidad.

ZAC RICHARD DESCUBRE EL PAPEL DE UNDERDOG EN LA PRÓXIMA LUCHA CON FRED LEAR

Bangor, Maine (Diciembre 10, 2018) - Ha sido un ascenso meteórico a través de la empresa New England Fights para Zac Richard, quien celebrará un año desde que comenzó a entrenar en el deporte luchando por el título de peso pluma en febrero 1st.

Ricardo, un luchador campeón del estado de la escuela secundaria con tres paros en la primera ronda en su haber desde que hizo la transición de la lona a las artes marciales mixtas, se enfrentará al ex campeón de peso gallo Fred Lear por la correa vacante de 145 libras en NEF 37: "Bajo cero." La pelea se llevará a cabo en Cross Insurance Center en Bangor..

En una entrevista reciente con Ryan Jarrell y Bryan Stackpole para elEntre rondas de radio podcast, Richard señaló que las MMA le han dado equilibrio y estructura después de un momento tumultuoso en su vida personal y familiar.. La última pelea de Richard, un paro de 51 segundos de Chris Lachcik por estrangulamiento trasero desnudo, tuvo lugar un día antes del sexto aniversario de la muerte de cáncer de su hermana Lacy.

"Todos los años por esta época, Siempre me encontré tomando malas decisiones o deprimido. Este año tuve algo para sacar mi enojo y hacer que todas esas personas salieran y apoyaran., así que fue bastante asombroso. Es la mejor mentalidad en la que he estado para una pelea, eso es seguro,"Richard dijo.

El copropietario y casamentero de NEF Matt Peterson supo que tenía un luchador en sus manos en el momento en que Richard firmó con la organización..

Cualquiera que piense que la oportunidad se está ampliando demasiado pronto probablemente no esté familiarizado con el luchador., sus antecedentes o su disposición.

"Después de ver a Zac luchar durante casi una década, Sabía que su agresivo, estilo ir a por todas contra la competencia más dura que pudo encontrar se traduciría bien en la jaula de artes marciales mixtas,Peterson dijo. “Él da la bienvenida a un desafío, y nunca dudó ni un segundo cuando le ofrecí la oportunidad de enfrentar a un veterano condecorado, Fred Lear, por el campeonato de peso pluma ".

Graduado de Massabesic High School en Waterboro, Richard dijo que comenzó a entrenar en 2018 como parte de una resolución de año nuevo.

Ese viaje lo llevó a una hora de distancia a Nostos MMA en Somersworth., New Hampshire, donde su tenaz determinación y su talento en bruto llamaron la atención de nada menos que Devin Powell, el ex campeón de peso ligero de NEF y actual UFC (Último Campeonato de Pelea) competidor.

"Los fines de semana después del trabajo, No hice nada. Podría ir al bar o algo así. Sentí como si estuviera perdiendo el tiempo. Yo solia luchar, y eso fue todo lo que hice. No quería ir a la universidad y luchar, porque no había nada por lo que quisiera ir a la universidad,"Richard dijo. "Yo era como, "Voy a probar las artes marciales mixtas.’ Acabo de entrar, comenzó a golpear a la gente y esas cosas, no tocando, y después de un tiempo Devin estaba como, 'Hey, Quién es usted?’ Y luego nos llevamos bien y empezamos a entrenar ".

Richard dijo amigos y familiares, en primer lugar, No le creí cuando les contó de la conexión con la celebridad local convertida en luchadora mundial..

"Es una locura, decirle a la gente. Ellos piensan que estoy bromeando. Luego, publicaré fotos con (Powell) en Instagram y Facebook y la gente empieza a oír hablar de ello,"Richard dijo. "Es bueno saber que puedes lograrlo. Es bueno tener un entrenador que lo está viviendo en UFC. Él está luchando con todo su corazón, lastimarse y seguir yendo. Hace buenos medios, así que es genial ".

Richard se mudó recientemente al alquilar un apartamento al otro lado de la calle del gimnasio., proporcionando más evidencia de su compromiso.

Trabajar con Powell tiene sus privilegios, pero también viene con un lado más claro. Richard provocó algunas risas en el programa cuando contó la historia de su mentor adoptando un lechón.. Es un animal de corral, él reportó, deambulando por el gimnasio junto con los luchadores de Powell.

"Él ama esa cosa. Cuando fuimos a las vegas, estaba hablando de eso y dijo, "Voy a conseguir un cerdo.’ Y yo soy como, 'OK, Devin.’ Entonces, un día entré en Instagram y vi su historia y pensé, 'No, no lo hizo.’ Me gustaría seguir algunos de sus pasos., pero no el cerdo,"Richard dijo. "Estoy bastante seguro de que es como un cerdo taza de té, pero es algo grande, así que supongo que tendremos que ver. Con suerte, no le mintieron.. Se va a enfadar un poco cuando haya un cerdo adulto corriendo alrededor de Nostos todos los días ".

Richard y Lear se encontrarán en el medio en términos de peso para su pelea por el título..

Lear, de Young's MMA en Bangor no ha peleado desde su victoria sobre Walt Shea por el título de las 135 libras en agosto 2017. Richard bajará de peso después de abordar sus dos últimas salidas en 155, no muy por debajo de su peso típico de caminar alrededor de 160 a 165.

Será un desafío en el frío invierno de Maine. Ricardo, quien es un mecanico de oficio, dijo que su trabajo lo ayuda a sudar kilos durante el verano.

"Siempre estoy fluctuando. Sabiendo que he estado peleando en 155 mis dos últimas peleas, He estado comiendo lo que sea y levantando, caminando alrededor de 165 ", dijo Richard. "Estoy acostumbrado a bajar de peso para la lucha libre. Me gustaría verme en 145 de aqui en adelante. No siento la necesidad de perder tanto peso para una pelea. Son solo amateurs, y no sé cuándo me convertiré en profesional o si me convertiré en profesional. Acabo de recibir un entrenador de fuerza y ​​acondicionamiento en Brickhouse en Sanford, así que veremos a dónde va. 145 es donde me veo a mí mismo ".

"Conozco a los padres de Zac, y viene de una familia maravillosa. Siempre hicieron todo lo que pudieron para apoyarlo., yendo más allá durante su carrera de lucha libre,Peterson dijo. "Es joven y atlético y tiene la confianza para complementar sus dotes genéticas. Fred es un campeón experimentado que se ha enfrentado a todo tipo de luchadores en el transcurso de sus ocho combates de MMA.. Ambos chicos saben luchar. Ambos proceden de respetados gimnasios. Es un partido digno de nuestro regreso a Bangor en febrero ".

Ese trasfondo de lucha compartido hizo que la pelea con Lear (6-2) atractivo para Richard.

Además de estar en territorio enemigo en la ciudad natal de Lear, Richard espera ser visto como el perdedor debido a la experiencia previa en peleas por el título del oponente..

"Realmente no me importa mucho el ruido. Siempre me gustó ser el desvalido en la lucha libre.,"Richard dijo. "No tengo nada que perder. Si su multitud está ahí y canta su nombre, lo que. Es solo más ruido ".

Richard dijo que nunca le ha gustado mucho ver películas de oponentes., sabiendo que las tácticas se pueden convertir en una moneda de diez centavos. Ha visto dos de los combates en el archivo de Lear., aunque, y ambos esperan y anhelan una batalla por las edades.

"Quiero que se adentre en aguas profundas,"Él dijo. "He tenido tres peleas, y no sonar arrogante, pero todos han sido bastante rápidos. Quiero una guerra. Por eso lo hago. Entreno todo este tiempo. Quiero mostrar mi verdadero yo y pelear de verdad., ya sabes? Creo que Fred y yo seremos una buena pelea. Ojalá esté a la altura de las expectativas que tengo al respecto ".

El año y medio de inactividad de Lear está en marcado contraste con el enfoque rápido de Richard desde que gravitó hacia el deporte.. El recién llegado espera que no se lo reproche si sale victorioso.

"Creo que estará bien. Espero que sea. No quiero excusas,"Richard dijo. "Quiero que sea una pelea directa con algunos carretes destacados. Si pierdo, pierdo, pero voy a salir a hacer swing si lo hago ".

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 37: BAJO CERO,” se llevará a cabo el viernes, Febrero 1, 2019 en Cross Insurance Center en Bangor, Maine, con un tiempo de campana 8 pm. Las entradas ya están a la venta enwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

Acerca de Peleas de Nueva Inglaterra

Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra ("NEF") es una empresa de eventos promociones lucha. La misión de la NEF es crear los eventos de más alta calidad para los combatientes y aficionados por igual. El equipo ejecutivo de NEF tiene una amplia experiencia en la gestión de los deportes de combate, producción de eventos, relaciones con los medios, mercadeo, legal y publicidad.

LEAR Y RICHARD PARA VER EL TÍTULO DE PESO PLUMA EN NEF 37 EN BANGOR

Bangor, Maine (Diciembre 6, 2018) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) llevará a cabo su siguiente evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 37: Bajo cero,” el viernes, Febrero 1, 2019 en el Centro de Seguros Cruz en Bangor, Maine. El día de hoy, La promoción anunció la adición de una pelea por el título amateur de peso pluma a la cartelera.. Fred Lear (6-2) tiene previsto reunirse zac Richard (3-0) por el campeonato vacante de las 145 libras.

Fred Lear buscará replicar el éxito que tuvo la última vez que peleó en Bangor. En agosto 2017, Lear capturó la correa de peso gallo amateur con un nocaut técnico en el segundo asalto de Walt Shea (3-1) en el Cross Insurance Center.

Lear ha tenido una carrera amateur estelar peleando en el MMA de Young en Bangor. Antes de competir en artes marciales mixtas, Lear wrestled for John Bapst High School also based in the Queen City. He has won his last three in a row in the MMA cage. Should Lear win the featherweight title, he will become the first competitor in NEF history to hold championships in multiple weight divisions.

“This title fight is an opportunity to develop and grow,” said Lear. “An undefeated opponent with nothing but finishes, I like it—it’s polarizing. I want to turn professional. This is how I get better, that’s all I’m focused on.”

Like Lear, Zac Richard brought a wrestling background with him to the MMA cage. He won a state championship in 2015 competing for Massabesic High School in Waterboro, Maine. Richard now trains with Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire under head coach, current UFC competitor, y ex campeón profesional de peso ligero de NEF, Devin Powell (9-4).  Richard has finished all three of his previous opponents in the first round.

“Estoy muy emocionado por esta pelea,” dijo Richard. “The belt is great and all, but it’s just a stepping stone to my goals. I think this is a great opportunity for me to really show the hard work I put in. This fight camp is going to be extremely different for me and I cannot wait to have that cage locked. This fight will be just past the year mark of when I started training in MMA. It’s just the beginning.

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 37: BAJO CERO,” se llevará a cabo el viernes, Febrero 1, 2019 en Cross Insurance Center en Bangor, Maine, con un tiempo de campana 8 pm. Las entradas ya están a la venta enwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

NEF FINISHES 2018 SEASON WITH SOLD-OUT EVENT IN PORTLAND

NEF FINISHES 2018 SEASON WITH SOLD-OUT EVENT IN PORTLAND

PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Noviembre 18, 2018) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) held its most recent mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” on Saturday night at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event officially sold-out days prior to doors opening. It was the fifth and final NEF event of the 2018 temporada, and what many in attendance insisted was the standout show of the year.

En el evento principal, Ryan Sanders (18-9) put the NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Title on the line against jacob bohn (7-6). Sanders retained the championship after the cageside doctor stopped the fight due to a cut on Bohn’s head in the second round.

History was made when Ras Hylton (3-2) y Yorgan De Castro (3-0) faced off to crown the first-ever NEF MMA Professional Cruiserweight Champion in the co-main event. De Castro captured the strap in dramatic fashion with a violent first-round knockout of Hylton.

Matt Probin (3-0) made his long-awaited NEF debut against Lionel Young (7-16). Probin remained undefeated in his professional career when he forced a referee stoppage to strikes early in the second round.

En la pelea de apertura de la noche, Taylor Thompson (3-0) y Catie Denning (1-1) waged an absolute war that had the entire crowd on its feet to kick off the amateur card. Thompson won a unanimous decision on the judges’ cuadros de mando.

Later on in the amateur card, Megan Rosado (0-1) y gloria Watson (2-0) battled back and forth in another crowd-pleasing thriller that went the distance. Watson was victorious via split decision in a very close fight.

In the third and final women’s fight of the evening, Chelsea Tucker (1-3) picked up the first win of her amateur career with a late-fight technical knockout of BJ Garceau (1-1).

zac Richard (3-0) remained undefeated with a first-round submission of Chris Lachcik (0-2). It was a fight that Richard had dedicated to the memory of his older sister Lacey who passed away from cancer six years ago this weekend at the age of 23.

Igualmente, in a post fight interview, an emotional Henry Clark (5-4) dedicated his victory over Killian Murphy (1-2) to a friend of his named Justin who recently passed away.

NEF further announced that its next event, “NEF 37: BAJO CERO,” se originaría en el Cross Insurance Center en Bangor, Maine on Friday, Febrero 1, 2019. The main event will feature Josh “Enganchar” Harvey (5-0-1) y Cuenta “Jonesi” Jones (13-11) squaring off for the vacant NEF MMA Professional Featherweight Title.

Los resultados completos de Portland, Maine:

MMA PROFESIONAL

Ryan Sanders def. Jacob Bohn via doctor stoppage, ronda 2

Yorgan De Castro def. Ras Hylton via knockout, ronda 1

Jose Lugo def. Ernesto Ornelas via rear-naked choke, ronda 1

Matt Probin def. Lionel Young via technical knockout, ronda 2

 

AMATEUR MMA

Chelsea Tucker def. BJ Garceau via technical knockout, ronda 3

Henry Clark def. Killian Murphy via unanimous decision

Nate Boucher def. Jordan Young via tap to rear-naked choke, ronda 1

Zac Richard def. Chris Lachcik via tap to rear-naked choke, ronda 1

Glory Watson def. Megan Rosado via split decision

Ben Peters def. Brandon Maillet-Fevens via verbal submission to Kimura, ronda 1

Felipe Günter def. Schuyler Vaillancourt via tap to rear-naked choke, ronda 2

Mohammad Al Kinani def. Clifford Redman por TKO, ronda 1

Jordan Norman def. Jon Assam via split decision

Taylor Thompson def. Catie Denning via unanimous decision

 

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 37: BAJO CERO,” se llevará a cabo el viernes, Febrero 1, 2019 en Cross Insurance Center en Bangor, Maine, con un tiempo de campana 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com now with pre-sale code “NEF.”

ZAC RICHARD FIGHTING IN MEMORY OF HIS SISTER

Portland, Maine (Noviembre 6, 2018) – Two things have provided a compass for Zac Richard through his admittedly challenging journey into young adulthood: Deportes de combate, and the fighting spirit of his older sister, De encaje.

Richard will combine those influences in a powerful way when he enters the New England Fights mixed martial arts cage Saturday, Noviembre 17 for “NEF 36: Battle For the Gold” at Aura in Portland. Opening bell time is 7 p.m.

The former high school state champion wrestler from Waterboro, Maine, undefeated in two short MMA forays, will take on Chris Lachcik. It’s a weekend with unforgettable significance for Richard and his family: That weekend will mark the six-year anniversary that Zac’s sister, De encaje, 23, passed away after a battle with cancer.

“It’s a weird thing losing your sister. It’s certainly going to help motivate me,"Richard dijo. “A lot of the fans that are going to be there will be wearing T-shirts that we made with my sister’s picture on it. I think it will be an emotional night.”

Lacy’s death came early in Zac’s sophomore year at Massabesic High School.

It fueled his development as one of the top schoolboy wrestlers in the state. After losing an overtime decision at the Class A state meet as a junior, Richard finally grabbed 145-pound gold in his senior campaign of 2015.

“That was always my thing,"Richard dijo, “I remember a wrestling match my senior year. I was getting my ass kicked by this kid and had no energy to get up. That’s all I could think about was if Lacy could get up, so can I. I ended up winning that match, demasiado, so it’s kind of crazy.”

All-state and New England competitions were in play that year, también, but Richard said his postseason was cut short for disciplinary reasons.

It began a cycle of a year or two in which Richard – the only remaining child of Glen and Shelly – struggled to find his way in life.

His relationship with his parents suffered. Memories of their inseparable bond during his wrestling career ultimately provided Zac’s wake-up call.

“Starting in middle school, my parents drove me to New Hampshire every single day to practice. They drove me all around the country. They bought me a sauna to cut weight in. They always loved the sport,"Richard dijo, “Once wrestling ended, I was just kind of being a (jerk). They stopped talking to me as much and we weren’t as close.

“I always missed (lucha). I had nothing to keep me out of trouble. Wrestling was what always did that for me. It sounds corny, but once 2018 came it was like, “All right, let’s get your (cosas) together.It was time to do something with my free time.”

Richard joined forces with Nostos MMA in Somersworth, New Hampshire, home of former NEF Lightweight Champion and current Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) fighter Devin Powell.

It didn’t take long for Richard to find a home and follow his mentor into competition. His docket to date includes first-round technical knockouts of Gabriel Diaz and Clifford Redman.

“Devin is definitely cool. He took me under his wing when I first went in there,"Richard dijo. “I went to the NEF fights in February when I first started, and he brought me in the cage to get a feel for it and stuff. He’s always given me good advice and told me which fights I should take and which ones I shouldn’t.”

Coincidentemente, both Richard and Powell are preparing for bouts that will take place the same day. Powell’s is on the first-ever UFC card in Argentina.

“We’re both training right now, so it’s not as one-to-one as much this time, but I love having him as a coach,"Richard dijo. “I drive 45 minutes every single day because it’s Devin, ya sabes?"

Richard’s transition to the multi-dimensional MMA arena has been so quick that his repertoire remains a work in progress. He relies heavily on his wrestling acumen and the relentless personality that made him a champion on the mat.

“I love it because I can actually slam people now,” he said with a laugh. “I was a real scrappy wrestler. I had the most takedowns for my high school, which I crushed the record before me. So those two things help out a lot in MMA, the takedowns and the scrambling, because I don’t practice as much jiu-jitsu as I should. But my wrestling can usually get me out of most situations.

“I’ve always thought about doing MMA. Growing up as a kid I followed the sport. And I’ve always gotten into fights, so it was like, why not? I kind of hit it off pretty quick, and now I’ve fallen in love and I’m obsessed with it.”

That focus isn’t lost on Richard’s parents, who are heavily involved in his life – and budding career – once again.

Juntos, the family helped raise $33,000 for cancer awareness and research at an annual motorcycle ride in Lacy’s honor this past June.

Ticket and T-shirt sales also are part of their contribution, but they’re not afraid to get a little dirty, cualquiera de los dos. When Zac’s boxing coach was unable to attend the last fight, Glen took his place in the corner.

“My parents are very big supporters,"Richard dijo, “I love them. I love seeing them be happy with me again.”

He noted that they drove all the way to Bangor, between two and three hours, for a one-minute fight earlier this year.

True to his own tradition, Richard hasn’t spent much time watching film of his upcoming opponent.

“I don’t like to game plan. I just want to go in there and do it. If you fought a guy on the street, you couldn’t watch videos of him. That’s the way I look at it,"Richard dijo. “All through wrestling, I watched film of one kid because it was my state final and I’d wrested him like 12 veces. We went back and forth so it was like, ‘What am I doing wrong?’ But that was different.”

Richard expects this fight to be a jumping-off point as he tests himself against the top competition NEF has to offer in the year ahead.

“I’m just going to take any fight I can get against the best guys,"Richard dijo. “You can sit here and say, ‘I could have been one of the best fightersand stuff, but you’ll never know until you try. Every fight I’m going to put my hardest into it.”

And through all the blood, sudor y lágrimas, one guiding force will remain constant.

“I’m usually pretty irritated that time of year,” Richard said of Lacy’s anniversary. “Every fight and wrestling match, I’ve just thought to myself if your little sister – well, big sister, but she was tiny – can fight cancer and deal with all this (mierda), there’s no way I’m going to back down.”

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” verá a la compañía a su regreso a Aura en Portland, Maine. El evento está programado para llevarse a cabo el sábado, Noviembre 17, 2018 con un tiempo de campana 7 pm. Los boletos están a la venta en www.AuraMaine.com.

TITLE FIGHTS HEADLINE FINAL NEF EVENT OF 2018

 

Portland, Maine (Noviembre 2, 2018) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) llevará a cabo su evento final-de artes marciales mixtas de 2018, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” en sábado, Noviembre 17 en el Aura en Portland, Maine. El día de hoy, the fight promotion announced the fight card for the event featuring a full slate of professional and amateur fights.

 

 

 

The professional side of the card will be headlined by a pair of title fights as Ryan Sanders (17-9) defends the lightweight strap against jacob bohn (7-5) y Ras Hylton (3-1) se reúne Yorgan De Castro (2-0) to crown the first-ever NEF cruiserweight champion.

 

 

 

Sanders has held the lightweight title since April 2017 when he defeated Jon Lemke (7-9) in a tournament final. He has won a remarkable eight in a row in the NEF cage, not losing on Maine soil in four years. New York’s Jacob Bohn has won his last two in a row over veterans Kenny Foster (12-13) and Lewis Corapi (8-4) respectivamente.

 

 

 

Ras Hylton is coming off a highlight-reel elbow knockout of Eric Bedard (6-8) en agosto pasado. el 6'6″ resident of South Portland, known to fans as “El trébol de Jamaica,” es un perfecto 3-0 in the NEF cage where he also went 3-0 como aficionado. Yorgan De Castro is undefeated as a professional, having finished both of his opponents by technical knockout. The bout will be the first in the newly-created NEF 225-pound cruiserweight division which will fall between the light-heavyweight (205-perrera) y el peso pesado (265-perrera) clases.

 

 

 

Also on the professional card will be a flyweight contest between Portland fan-favorite Ernesto Ornelas (4-7) and undefeated Massachusetts prospect Jose Lugo (3-0). Ornelas is riding a two-fight win streak while Lugo, apodado “El Salvaje,” has finished all three of his opponents.

 

Matt Probin (2-0) is scheduled to make his long-awaited debut with NEF when he meets veteran Lionel Young (7-15) en un concurso de peso pluma. Probin has won back-to-back bouts in Vermont via knockout to start his professional career.

 

 

 

As of press time, NEF was still searching for a replacement opponent for Carl Langston (0-1) in a professional featherweight bout after several previous opponents had pulled out. Interested featherweights should contact NEF matchmakers via email at newenglandfights@gmail.com. Consultas serias solo por favor.

 

 

 

The amateur portion of the card is scheduled to feature a total of three women’s MMA bouts. gloria Watson (1-0) se enfrentará a Megan Rosado (0-0), mientras BJ Garceau (1-0) se reúne Chelsea Tucker (0-3) y Catie Denning (1-0) se enfrenta con Taylor Thompson (2-0). Watson, Garceau and Tucker are all members of Young’s MMA in Bangor, Maine owned and operated by coach Chris Young. The trio has been nicknamed “Chris’ Angels.

 

 

 

El lleno “NEF 36” cartelera (sujeta a cambios y aprobación del Combate Deportes Autoridad de Maine):

 

 

 

MMA PROFESIONAL

225*TÍTULO Ras Hylton 3-1 (Primera Clase MMA) vs Yorgan De Castro 2-0

155*TÍTULO Ryan Sanders 17-9 (c) (MMA de Young) vs Jacob Bohn 7-5 (Behring Jiu Jitsu NY)

145 Matt Probin 2-0 (Recon) vs Lionel Young 7-15 (Citadel Martial Arts)

125 Ernesto Ornelas 4-7 (Choi Instituto) vs Jose Lugo 3-0 (BST MMA & Aptitud)

 

 

 

AMATEUR MMA

 

175 Jon Assam 0-0 (CMBJJ) vs Jordan Norman 0-1 (Bad Little Falls Dojo)

155 zac Richard 2-0 (nostos) vs Chris Lachcik 0-1 (Independiente)

155 Mohammad Al Kinani 4-1 (Evolución Athletix) vs Clifford Redman 0-6 (Independiente)

155 Brandon Mailet 0-0 (CMBJJ) vs Ben Peters 0-0 (Titan atletismo)

140 Megan Rosado 0-0 (Evolución Athletix) contra Glory Watson 1-0 (MMA de Young)

140 Henry Clark 4-4 (Choi Instituto) vs Killian Murphy 1-1 (nostos)

135 Taylor Thompson 2-0 () vs Catie Denning 1-0 (MMA de Young)

135 Schuyler Vaillancourt 0-0 (nostos) vs Felipe Gunther 0-0 (Primera Clase MMA)

135 Nate Boucher 2-3 (CMBJJ) vs Jordan Young 1-1 (Independiente)

125 Chelsea Tucker 0-3 (Primera Clase MMA) vs BJ Garceau 1-0 (MMA de Young)

 

 

 

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” verá a la compañía a su regreso a Aura en Portland, Maine. El evento está programado para llevarse a cabo el sábado, Noviembre 17, 2018 con un tiempo de campana 7 pm. Los boletos están a la venta en www.AuraMaine.com.

 

Acerca de Peleas de Nueva Inglaterra

 

 

 

Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra ("NEF") es una empresa de eventos promociones lucha. La misión de la NEF es crear los eventos de más alta calidad para los combatientes y aficionados por igual. El equipo ejecutivo de NEF tiene una amplia experiencia en la gestión de los deportes de combate, producción de eventos, relaciones con los medios, mercadeo, legal y publicidad.

NEF MAKES HISTORY WITH NEW WEIGHT DIVISION AND TITLE FIGHT

Portland, Maine (Octubre 15, 2018) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) llevará a cabo su evento final-de artes marciales mixtas de 2018, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” en sábado, Noviembre 17 en el Aura en Portland, Maine. El día de hoy, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional cruiserweight championship bout to the card. “El trébol de Jamaica” Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton(3-1) will meet undefeated Yorgan De Castro (2-0) to crown the first-ever NEF Professional Cruiserweight Champion.

The fight will officially give birth to the brand-new NEF cruiserweight division. This bout, as well as future bouts in the weight class, will take place at the 225-pound limit. The division, which sits between light-heavyweight and heavyweight, was approved as an official weight class for MMA by the Association of Boxing Commissions at their annual conference in July 2017. NEF will be one of the first promotions in the country to institute a cruiserweight division.

The adoption of new weight classes at the highest levels of the sport in order to account for the wide gaps in the current championship class structure is inevitable—we’re just getting there first,” dicho NEF copropietario y casamentero Matt Peterson. “There’s no more perfect way to usher in this new era of the 225-pound weight class than with a championship fight on the year-end “Battle for the Gold” show between two high-caliber, hungry opponents that NEF fans are very familiar with. This action-packed event was tailor made to include this breakthrough boutit’s just one more element to an already blistering card. Fans can be certain that they will get their money’s worth on November 17th.

Ras Hylton will return to the NEF cage after nearly a year-and-a-half absence. He is a five-fight veteran of the NEF cage where he is undefeated with three wins as an amateur and two as a professional. En agosto pasado, Hylton knocked out veteran Eric Bedard (6-8) in Rhode Island with a single elbow strike after absorbing a barrage of shots from Bedard that had little-to-no effect. Standing at a towering 6’6,Hylton holds a black belt in Taekwondo. He trains with both First Class MMA in Brunswick, Maine and Dragon Fire Martial Arts of South Portland.

“I’m ecstatic about the response to my FaceTime call to action, and that I get to kick off my cruiserweight run back home,” Said Hylton. “I’ve spoken at length about my dream to elevate the draw and excitement to see the heavier divisions, so I thank (NEF owners) Matt Peterson and Nick DiSalvo for working with me again, and launching the title here with NEF! Yorgan is a good strong fighter with heavy hands that I saw work against my best friend Nick Gulliver in another belt war. Now I move to follow ‘The Guardian’sexample, and keep the inaugural strap right here in Maine. Thanks for staying with us everyone!"

As Hylton noted, this will not be the first time Yorgan De Castro has come to Maine looking to take gold back with him to Massachusetts. De Castro faced Hylton’s teammate Nick Gulliver for the NEF Amateur Heavyweight Title in a losing effort at “NEF 26” almost two years to the day he will fight Hylton.

I’m very excited to become the first 225-pound NEF champion,” said De Castro. “We will be sure to put on a great show for the fans. I’ve been through some very dark moments in my all life and on November 17 I’ll make sure I bring all my demons with me and Ras will have to deal with them. This fight will be absolutely epic.

A native of Portugal now residing in the fighting city of Brockton, Massachusetts, De Castro has had success to date in his professional career. He has finished both of his previous opponents via technical knockout at light-heavyweight. For fighters like De Castro and Hylton, the creation of a cruiserweight division in NEF opens a new realm of career possibilities that did not exist before. De Castro was one of the first individual to respond positively to Hylton’s Face Time video calling for the creation of a cruiserweight division.

I’m excited to make my NEF debut as a professional fighter in the inaugural cruiserweight division,” De Castro continued. “This is a huge opportunity for fighters and I’m looking to make my mark in that division. I have nothing but respect for Ras—he’s a class act man and very tough—but he has never faced a more dedicated and focused Yorgan and on November 17, I’ll be victorious and write my name in NEF history.

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” verá a la compañía a su regreso a Aura en Portland, Maine. El evento está programado para llevarse a cabo el sábado, Noviembre 17, 2018 con un tiempo de campana 7 pm. Los boletos están a la venta en www.AuraMaine.com.

SANDERS AND BOHN WILL BATTLE FOR THE GOLD IN PORTLAND

Portland, Maine (Octubre 11, 2018) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) llevará a cabo su evento final-de artes marciales mixtas de 2018, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” en sábado, Noviembre 17 en el Aura en Portland, Maine. El día de hoy, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional lightweight championship bout to the card. “La” Ryan Sanders (17-9) is scheduled to defend the NEF Professional Lightweight Title against Jacob “Jaguar” Bohn (7-5).

It is only fitting that the lightweight championship will be defended at the top of the card titledBattle for the Gold.The NEF 155-pound strap is the most-coveted in all of New England. It has been known as the jumping off point for many athletes from the regional scene onto the national level of the sport. Current UFC competitor Devin Powell (9-3) held the title just prior to signing with the world’s biggest MMA promotion. Desmond “El depredador” Verde (21-8), also currently on the UFC roster, signed with Bellator just days after winning the NEF lightweight belt in 2013. And Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (16-11), another of the NEF 155-pound titleholders, went on to compete nationally for the World Series of Fighting.

Despite holding such a prestigious regional championship, the fight opportunities at lightweight for Ryan Sanders have been few and far between. To say it has been frustrating for him and his coaches at Young’s MMA would be a major understatement. Sanders has called out virtually every top 155-pound competitor in the New England region, but none have been brave enough to step in the cage with him. Even the casual observer cannot really blame them. Sanders literally tore current Glory Kickboxing signee Vince McGuiness’ (5-8) arm out of its socket earlier this year at “NEF 34” and then followed-up that performance with a dominant submission win over Mando Montoya (10-7) en “NEF 35” mes pasado.

I was sitting around, eating my feelings because I was convinced that there was no one that would fight me,” said Sanders. “Pero (NEF owners) Mella (DiSalvo) and Matt (Peterson) went out of New England where I assume there are less cowards and found a quality opponent in Jacob. I look forward to methodically breaking Jacob, showing my ever improving skill set and defending my lightweight belt. I have the mindset and work ethic to be the greatest fighter that has ever come out of Maine and on November 17, I will show why I am ready for the next level.

jacob bohn, based out of Waterville, Nueva York, is coming off two big wins in lightweight bouts earlier this year. He defeated longtime veteran Kenny Foster (12-13) via split decision on a card in Long Island, Nueva York. Bohn went on to submit Lewis Corapi (8-4) in the first round of a bout in Rhode Island this past summer.

I’m excited to visit Maine and can’t wait to make my NEF debut against Ryan Sanders for the lightweight belt,” stated Bohn when reached for comment. “I only take fights that I think will take me to the next level, and Sanders looks like a game opponent. Get ready for a show New England, I’m coming for that strap!”

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” verá a la compañía a su regreso a Aura en Portland, Maine. El evento está programado para llevarse a cabo el sábado, Noviembre 17, 2018 con un tiempo de campana 7 pm. Los boletos están a la venta en www.AuraMaine.com.

Acerca de Peleas de Nueva Inglaterra

Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra ("NEF") es una empresa de eventos promociones lucha. La misión de la NEF es crear los eventos de más alta calidad para los combatientes y aficionados por igual. El equipo ejecutivo de NEF tiene una amplia experiencia en la gestión de los deportes de combate, producción de eventos, relaciones con los medios, mercadeo, legal y publicidad.

LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT LOOKS TO REBOUND AGAINST PURPLE BELT

Portland, Maine (Septiembre 27, 2018) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) llevará a cabo su evento final-de artes marciales mixtas de 2018, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” en sábado, Noviembre 17 en el Aura en Portland, Maine. El día de hoy, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur lightweight fight to the card. Mohammad Al Kinani (4-1) está programado para enfrentar Jamie Sprague (0-0) con un peso de pelea de 155 libras-.

 

 

 

Mohammad Al Kinani will look to rebound from the first loss of his amateur career against Ramano Medina (5-0) last summer in New Hampshire. Antes de ese tiempo, Al Kinani had won the first four fights of his career, the most recent three emphatically by first-round knockout. Es un perfecto 2-0 en la jaula NEF. Al Kinani is a member of Evolution Athletix, a team housed in a brand new, state-of-the-art training facility opened earlier this year just off Route 1 in Saco, Maine.

 

 

 

Jamie is definitely dangerous, but I always go in there knowing my opponent is dangerous,” Al Kinani stated. “I’d like to think I am too. More than ever. I’m feeling extremely sharp and I know I can bring in all the heat to that cage. Sprague has been training for a long time under one of the best schools in the area and probably thinks I’m an easy win, but I have been training and putting in more work than ever with the best of the best to come back from a first recent loss. He will understand the pressure of being locked up in there with me. I’m ready to shock everyone November 17th.

 

 

 

Despite his lack of cage competition experience, Jamie Sprague is no newcomer to the combat sports world. As Al Kinani indicated, Sprague has trained for some time in the martial arts. He holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is a member of Nostos MMA based in Somersworth, New Hampshire under current UFC competitor, and former NEF Pro Lightweight Champion, Devin Powell (9-3).

 

 

 

Mo’s a tough guy,” said Sprague, “no doubt about that. But with all due respect, Quiero hacer una declaración. I want his neck.

 

 

 

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” verá a la compañía a su regreso a Aura en Portland, Maine. El evento está programado para llevarse a cabo el sábado, Noviembre 17, 2018 con un tiempo de campana 7 pm. Los boletos están a la venta en www.AuraMaine.com.

 

Acerca de Peleas de Nueva Inglaterra

 

 

Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra ("NEF") es una empresa de eventos promociones lucha. La misión de la NEF es crear los eventos de más alta calidad para los combatientes y aficionados por igual. El equipo ejecutivo de NEF tiene una amplia experiencia en la gestión de los deportes de combate, producción de eventos, relaciones con los medios, mercadeo, legal y publicidad.