תג ארכיון: מיין

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EWER & GARDNER TO MEET AT CATCH WEIGHT AT NEF 37 בבנגור

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בנגור, מיין (דצמבר 17, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 37: Sub Zero,” ביום שישי, פבואר 1, 2019 במרכז לביטוח צולב בבנגור, Maine. Earlier today, the promotion announced the addition of a professional catchweight bout to the card.CJ כד(3-2) ייקח במארק “Pockets” Gardner (0-0) at a fight weight of 180-pounds.

CJ Ewer is the reigning NEF Professional Middleweight Champion, having submitted Mike Hansen at “NEF 30” בחודש אוגוסט 2017 to claim the title. It was a special night for Ewer, not only as a night he would capture his first gold as a professional, but also as the night he got to compete on the same card with his brother Roger (1-0) in front of their many friends and family. “NEF 37” will be the second time the Ewer brothers fight on a card together as Roger is scheduled to be in amateur heavyweight action against Bryce Bamford (2-0).  The Ewers represent Young’s MMA of Bangor.

“Mark has proven himself as a very tough competitor, and I have all the respect in the world for his gym and his coaches at The Academy,” said CJ Ewer. “It will be a very tough, great fight for the fans. The last time Roger and I fought on the same card was the most memorable night of my MMA career when I won the middleweight title. I’m looking forward to having another memorable night February 1st.”

Mark Gardner will make his professional debut at “NEF 37” after an amateur career that saw him put together a perfect 3-0 record. He finished all three of his opponents, including a pair of first-round submissions. Gardner, who trains with The Academy of MMA in Portland, מיין, was scheduled to make his professional debut at “NEF 35” מוקדם יותר השנה, but his opponent pulled out on the day of the fight. That setback has made Gardner more determined than ever to get back in the cage for battle.

“I’m pretty excited to get in there and fight again in February,” said Gardner.  “I’ve been training hard since the last one. I’ve seen CJ fight a couple times now and the dude’s tough for sure. It’s going to be a good one.”

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” יתקיים ביום שישי, פבואר 1, 2019 במרכז ביטוח צולב בבנגור, Maine with a bell time of 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

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RICKY DEXTER RETURNS TO CAGE AGAINST RUBEN REDMAN IN BANGOR

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בנגור, מיין (דצמבר 11, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 37: Sub Zero,” ביום שישי, פבואר 1, 2019 במרכז לביטוח צולב בבנגור, מיין. מוקדם יותר היום, the promotion announced the addition of a professional welterweight fight to the card. ריקי דקסטר (1-0) מתוכנן להתמודד Ruben רדמן (0-2) במשקל של 170-קרב ליש"ט.

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,” סעיד דקסטר. “I’m getting pushed by some of the best fighters in New England every day. נוסף על כך, I’ve got a MMA mastermind in my corner, כריס יאנג, 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) ב “NEF 13” בחודש יוני 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.”

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” יתקיים ביום שישי, פבואר 1, 2019 במרכז ביטוח צולב בבנגור, Maine with a bell time of 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

על קרבות בניו אינגלנד

קרבות ניו אינגלנד ("NEF") היא חברת קידום מכירות אירועי מאבק. המשימה של NEF היא ליצור את האירועים באיכות הגבוהות ביותר עבור לוחמים ואוהדים כאחד. יש צוות ההנהלה של NEF ניסיון רב בניהול ספורט לחימה, הפקת אירועים, יחסי תקשורת, שיווק, משפטי ופרסום.

אומנויות לחימה מעורבות, MMA, קרבות ניו אינגלנד

ZAC RICHARD RELISHES UNDERDOG ROLE IN UPCOMING FIGHT WITH FRED LEAR

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בנגור, מיין (דצמבר 10, 2018) – It has been a meteoric rise through the New England Fights enterprise for Zac Richard, who will celebrate one year since he started training in the sport by fighting for the featherweight title on February 1רח '.

ריצ'רד, a state champion high school wrestler with three first-round stoppages to his credit since he transitioned from the mat to mixed martial arts, will face former bantamweight champion Fred Lear for the vacant 145-pound strap at NEF 37: “Sub Zero.” The fight will be held at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

In a recent interview with Ryan Jarrell and Bryan Stackpole for theBetween Rounds Radio פודקאסט, Richard noted that MMA has given him balance and structure after a tumultuous time in his personal and family life. Richard’s last fight, a 51-second stoppage of Chris Lachcik by rear naked choke, took place one day before the six-year anniversary of his sister Lacy’s death from cancer.

“Every year around this time, I always found myself making bad decisions or being down in the dumps. This year I had something to take my anger out and have all those people come out and support, so it was pretty awesome. It’s the best mindset I’ve ever been in for a fight, זה בטוח,” Richard said.

NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson knew he had a fighter on his hands the moment Richard signed with the organization.

Anyone who thinks the opportunity is being extended too soon probably isn’t familiar with the fighter, his background or his disposition.

“After watching Zac wrestle for almost a decade, I knew that his aggressive, go-for-broke style against the toughest competition that he could find would translate well to the mixed martial arts cage,” Peterson said. “He welcomes a challenge, and he never hesitated for a second when I offered him the opportunity to face a decorated veteran, פרד ליר, for the featherweight championship.”

A graduate of Massabesic High School in Waterboro, Richard said he started training in 2018 as part of a new year’s resolution.

That journey took him an hour away to Nostos MMA in Somersworth, ניו המפשייר, where his dogged determination and raw talent caught the eye of none other than Devin Powell, the former NEF Lightweight Champion and current UFC (אליפות לחימה האולטימטיבית) competitor.

“On the weekends after work, I did nothing. I might go to the bar or something. I kind of felt like I was wasting my time. I used to wrestle, and that was all I did. I didn’t want to go to college and wrestle, because there was nothing I wanted to go to college for,” Richard said. “I was like, ‘I’m going to try mixed martial arts.’ I just walked in, started slamming people and stuff, not tapping, and after a while Devin was like, 'היי, מי אתה?’ And then we kind of just hit off and started training.”

Richard said friends and family, at first, didn’t believe him when he told them of the connection to the local celebrity turned worldwide fighter.

“It’s crazy, telling people. They think I’m joking. Then I’ll post pictures with (Powell) on Instagram and Facebook and people start hearing about it,” Richard said. “It’s good to know you can make it. It’s good to have a coach who’s living it in the UFC. He’s fighting his heart out, getting hurt and still going. He makes some good media, so it’s pretty cool.”

Richard recently relocated by renting an apartment across the street from the gym, providing further evidence of his commitment.

Working with Powell has its privileges, but it also comes with a lighter side. Richard elicited a few laughs on the program when he relayed the story of his mentor adopting a baby pig. It’s a free-range animal, he reported, wandering the gym right along with Powell’s fighters.

“He loves that thing. When we went to Las Vegas, he was talking about it and said, ‘I’m gonna get a pig.’ And I’m like, 'בסדר, Devin.’ Then one day I went on Instagram and watched his story and I’m like, ‘No, he didn’t.’ I’d like to follow some of his footsteps, but not the pig one,” Richard said. “I’m pretty sure it’s like a teacup pig, but it’s kind of big, so guess we’ll just have to see. Hopefully he didn’t get lied to. He’s going to be kind of upset when there’s a full-grown pig running around Nostos every day.”

Richard and Lear will meet in the middle in terms of weight for their title bout.

Lear, out of Young’s MMA in Bangor hasn’t fought since his victory over Walt Shea for the 135-pound title in August 2017. Richard will come down in weight after tackling his past two outings at 155, not far below his typical walking-around weight of 160 ל 165.

It will be a challenge in the cold Maine winter. ריצ'רד, who is a mechanic by trade, said his job helps him sweat out the pounds during summer.

“I’m always fluctuating. Knowing that I’ve been fighting at 155 my past two fights, I’ve been eating whatever and lifting, walking around about 165,” Richard said. “I’m used to cutting weight for wrestling. I’d like to see myself at 145 from here on out. I don’t feel the need to cut that much weight for a fight. It’s only amateurs, and I don’t know when I’ll go pro or if I’ll go pro. I just now got a strength and conditioning coach at the Brickhouse in Sanford, so we’ll see where it goes. 145 is where I see myself.”

“I know Zac’s parents, and he comes from a wonderful family. They always did everything that they could to support him, going above and beyond during his wrestling career,” Peterson said. “He’s young and athletic and has the confidence to complement his genetic gifts. Fred is an experienced champion that has faced all manner of fighters over the course of his eight MMA bouts. Both guys know how to wrestle. Both come from respected gyms. It’s a match befitting our return to Bangor in February.”

That shared wrestling background made the fight with Lear (6-2) attractive to Richard.

In addition to being on enemy territory in Lear’s hometown, Richard expects to be seen as the underdog due to the opponent’s previous title fight experience.

“I don’t really care about the noise that much. I always liked being the underdog in wrestling,” Richard said. “I’ve got nothing to lose. If his crowd ‘s there and chanting his name, whatever. It’s just more noise.”

Richard said he has never been much for watching film of opponents, knowing that tactics can turn on a dime. He has watched two of the bouts in Lear’s archive, למרות ש, and both expects and craves a battle for the ages.

“I want it to go into deep water,"הוא אמר. “I’ve had three fights, and not to sound cocky, but they’ve all been pretty quick. I want a war. That’s why I do it. I train all this time. I want to show my true self and get into a real fight, אתה יודע? I think Fred and I will be a good fight. Hopefully it lives up to the expectations I have for it.”

Lear’s year-and-a-half of inactivity is in stark contrast to Richard’s rapid-fire approach since gravitating to the sport. The newcomer hopes that won’t be held against him if he comes out on top.

“I think he’ll be fine. I hope he is. I don’t want any excuses,” Richard said. “I want it to be a straight-up fight with some highlight reels on it. אם אני מפסיד, I lose, but I’m going to go out swinging if I do.”

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” יתקיים ביום שישי, פבואר 1, 2019 במרכז ביטוח צולב בבנגור, Maine with a bell time of 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

על קרבות בניו אינגלנד

קרבות ניו אינגלנד ("NEF") היא חברת קידום מכירות אירועי מאבק. המשימה של NEF היא ליצור את האירועים באיכות הגבוהות ביותר עבור לוחמים ואוהדים כאחד. יש צוות ההנהלה של NEF ניסיון רב בניהול ספורט לחימה, הפקת אירועים, יחסי תקשורת, שיווק, משפטי ופרסום.

אומנויות לחימה מעורבות, MMA, קרבות ניו אינגלנד

LEAR AND RICHARD TO VIE FOR FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AT NEF 37 בבנגור

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בנגור, מיין (דצמבר 6, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 37: Sub Zero,” ביום שישי, פבואר 1, 2019 במרכז לביטוח צולב בבנגור, מיין. מוקדם יותר היום, the promotion announced the addition of an amateur featherweight title fight to the card. פרד ליר (6-2) ייפגש זאק ריצ'רד (3-0) for the vacant 145-pound championship.

Fred Lear will look to replicate the success he had the last time he fought in Bangor. In August 2017, Lear captured the amateur bantamweight strap with a second-round technical knockout of Walt Shea (3-1) at the Cross Insurance Center.

Lear has had a stellar amateur career fighting out of Young’s MMA in Bangor. Prior to competing in mixed-martial-arts, 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, and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, דווין פאוול (9-4).  Richard has finished all three of his previous opponents in the first round.

“אני מאוד מתרגש למאבק הזה,” said 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.”

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” יתקיים ביום שישי, פבואר 1, 2019 במרכז ביטוח צולב בבנגור, Maine with a bell time of 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

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NEF FINISHES 2018 SEASON WITH SOLD-OUT EVENT IN PORTLAND

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NEF FINISHES 2018 SEASON WITH SOLD-OUT EVENT IN PORTLAND

לשחרורו מיידי: פורטלנד, מיין (נובמבר 18, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) held its most recent mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” on Saturday night at Aura in Portland, מיין. The event officially sold-out days prior to doors opening. It was the fifth and final NEF event of the 2018 עונה, and what many in attendance insisted was the standout show of the year.

באירוע המרכזי, ריאן סנדרס (18-9) put the NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Title on the line against יעקב בוהן (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) ו 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.

In the opening fight of the evening, טיילור תומפסון (3-0) ו קייטי דנינג (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’ כרטיסי ניקוד.

Later on in the amateur card, Megan Rosado (0-1) ו תהילה ווטסון (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, צ'לסי טאקר (1-3) picked up the first win of her amateur career with a late-fight technical knockout of ב.ג 'גרסו (1-1).

זאק ריצ'רד (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.

כְּמוֹ כֵן, in a post fight interview, an emotional הנרי קלארק (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: SUB ZERO,” would originate from the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on Friday, פבואר 1, 2019. The main event will feature ג'וש “Hook On” הארווי (5-0-1) ו שטר כסף “Jonesi” ג'ונס (13-11) squaring off for the vacant NEF MMA Professional Featherweight Title.

The full results from Portland, מיין:

המקצועי MMA

ריאן סנדרס ניצח. Jacob Bohn via doctor stoppage, סיבוב 2

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

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

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

 

חובבנים MMA

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

Henry Clark def. Killian Murphy via unanimous decision

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

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

Glory Watson def. Megan Rosado via split decision

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

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

Mohammad Al Kinani def. קליפורד רדמן באמצעות TKO, סיבוב 1

Jordan Norman def. Jon Assam via split decision

Taylor Thompson def. Catie Denning via unanimous decision

 

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” יתקיים ביום שישי, פבואר 1, 2019 במרכז ביטוח צולב בבנגור, Maine with a bell time of 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com now with pre-sale code “NEF.”

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ZAC RICHARD FIGHTING IN MEMORY OF HIS SISTER

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פורטלנד, מיין (נובמבר 6, 2018) – Two things have provided a compass for Zac Richard through his admittedly challenging journey into young adulthood: Combat sports, and the fighting spirit of his older sister, Lacy.

Richard will combine those influences in a powerful way when he enters the New England Fights mixed martial arts cage Saturday, נובמבר 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, מיין, 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, Lacy, 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 said. “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 said, “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, מדי, so it’s kind of crazy.”

All-state and New England competitions were in play that year, כמו גם, 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 said, “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 (היאבקות). 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 (stuff) together.’ It was time to do something with my free time.”

Richard joined forces with Nostos MMA in Somersworth, ניו המפשייר, 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 said. “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.”

בצירוף מקרים, 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 said. “I drive 45 minutes every single day because it’s Devin, אתה יודע?"

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.

יחד, 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, או. 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 said, “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 said. “All through wrestling, I watched film of one kid because it was my state final and I’d wrested him like 12 פעמים. 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 said. “You can sit here and say, ‘I could have been one of the best fighters’ and 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, יזע ודמעות, 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 (crap), there’s no way I’m going to back down.”

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” תראה שהחברה תחזור לאאורה בפורטלנד, מיין. האירוע אמור להתקיים בשבת, נובמבר 17, 2018 עם שעת פעמון של 7 pm. כרטיסים במכירה כעת ב www.AuraMaine.com.

אומנויות לחימה מעורבות, MMA, קרבות ניו אינגלנד

TITLE FIGHTS HEADLINE FINAL NEF EVENT OF 2018

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פורטלנד, מיין (נובמבר 2, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) יקיים את אירוע אומנויות הלחימה המעורב האחרון שלו 2018, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” ביום שבת, נובמבר 17 באאורה בפורטלנד, מיין. מוקדם יותר היום, 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 ריאן סנדרס (17-9) defends the lightweight strap against יעקב בוהן (7-5) ו Ras Hylton (3-1) פוגש 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) בהתאמה.

 

 

 

Ras Hylton is coming off a highlight-reel elbow knockout of Eric Bedard (6-8) באוגוסט האחרון. The 6’6″ resident of South Portland, known to fans as “לשמרוק ג'מייקני,” is a perfect 3-0 in the NEF cage where he also went 3-0 כחובבן. 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-ליש"ט) ומשקל כבד (265-ליש"ט) classes.

 

 

 

Also on the professional card will be a flyweight contest between Portland fan-favorite ארנסטו אורנלס (4-7) and undefeated Massachusetts prospect Jose Lugo (3-0). Ornelas is riding a two-fight win streak while Lugo, מכונה “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) בתחרות במשקל נוצה. 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 קרל לנגסטון (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. Serious inquiries only please.

 

 

 

The amateur portion of the card is scheduled to feature a total of three women’s MMA bouts. תהילה ווטסון (1-0) ייקח ב Megan Rosado (0-0), תוך ב.ג 'גרסו (1-0) פוגש צ'לסי טאקר (0-3) ו קייטי דנינג (1-0) בפני את עם טיילור תומפסון (2-0). ווטסון, 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 “כריס’ Angels.”

 

 

 

The full “NEF 36” כרטיס מאבק (כפוף לשינויים ולאישור של Combat רשות הספורט של מיין):

 

 

 

המקצועי MMA

225*TITLE Ras Hylton 3-1 (המחלקה הראשונה MMA) vs Yorgan De Castro 2-0

155*TITLE ריאן סנדרס 17-9 (ג) (MMA של יאנג) vs Jacob Bohn 7-5 (Behring Jiu Jitsu NY)

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

125 ארנסטו אורנלס 4-7 (צ'וי מכון) vs Jose Lugo 3-0 (BST MMA & כושר)

 

 

 

חובבנים MMA

 

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

155 זאק ריצ'רד 2-0 (Nostos) vs Chris Lachcik 0-1 (עצמאי)

155 מוחמד אל קינני 4-1 (Evolution Athletix) לעומת קליפורד רדמן 0-6 (עצמאי)

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

140 Megan Rosado 0-0 (Evolution Athletix) vs Glory Watson 1-0 (MMA של יאנג)

140 הנרי קלארק 4-4 (צ'וי מכון) vs Killian Murphy 1-1 (Nostos)

135 טיילור תומפסון 2-0 () vs Catie Denning 1-0 (MMA של יאנג)

135 Schuyler Vaillancourt 0-0 (Nostos) vs Felipe Gunther 0-0 (המחלקה הראשונה MMA)

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

125 צ'לסי טאקר 0-3 (המחלקה הראשונה MMA) vs BJ Garceau 1-0 (MMA של יאנג)

 

 

 

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” תראה שהחברה תחזור לאאורה בפורטלנד, מיין. האירוע אמור להתקיים בשבת, נובמבר 17, 2018 עם שעת פעמון של 7 pm. כרטיסים במכירה כעת ב www.AuraMaine.com.

 

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קרבות ניו אינגלנד ("NEF") היא חברת קידום מכירות אירועי מאבק. המשימה של NEF היא ליצור את האירועים באיכות הגבוהות ביותר עבור לוחמים ואוהדים כאחד. יש צוות ההנהלה של NEF ניסיון רב בניהול ספורט לחימה, הפקת אירועים, יחסי תקשורת, שיווק, משפטי ופרסום.

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NEF MAKES HISTORY WITH NEW WEIGHT DIVISION AND TITLE FIGHT

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פורטלנד, מיין (אוקטובר 15, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) יקיים את אירוע אומנויות הלחימה המעורב האחרון שלו 2018, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” ביום שבת, נובמבר 17 באאורה בפורטלנד, מיין. מוקדם יותר היום, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional cruiserweight championship bout to the card. “לשמרוק ג'מייקני” ראס “Rasquatch” הילטון(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,” אמר NEF בעלים משותף ושדכן מאט פיטרסון. “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 bout – it’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. באוגוסט האחרון, 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,” סעיד הילטון. “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’s’ example, 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, מסצ'וסטס, 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.”

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” תראה שהחברה תחזור לאאורה בפורטלנד, מיין. האירוע אמור להתקיים בשבת, נובמבר 17, 2018 עם שעת פעמון של 7 pm. כרטיסים במכירה כעת ב www.AuraMaine.com.

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SANDERS AND BOHN WILL BATTLE FOR THE GOLD IN PORTLAND

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פורטלנד, מיין (אוקטובר 11, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) יקיים את אירוע אומנויות הלחימה המעורב האחרון שלו 2018, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” ביום שבת, נובמבר 17 באאורה בפורטלנד, מיין. מוקדם יותר היום, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional lightweight championship bout to the card. “The” ריאן סנדרס (17-9) is scheduled to defend the NEF Professional Lightweight Title against Jacob “יָגוּאָר” Bohn (7-5).

It is only fitting that the lightweight championship will be defended at the top of the card titled “Battle 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 “הטורף” יָרוֹק (21-8), also currently on the UFC roster, signed with Bellator just days after winning the NEF lightweight belt in 2013. And Bruce “היפיוף” 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) ב “NEF 35” בחודש שעבר.

“I was sitting around, eating my feelings because I was convinced that there was no one that would fight me,” said Sanders. “אבל (NEF owners) ניק (DiSalvo) and Matt (פיטרסון) 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.”

יעקב בוהן, based out of Waterville, ניו יורק, 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, ניו יורק. 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!”

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” תראה שהחברה תחזור לאאורה בפורטלנד, מיין. האירוע אמור להתקיים בשבת, נובמבר 17, 2018 עם שעת פעמון של 7 pm. כרטיסים במכירה כעת ב www.AuraMaine.com.

על קרבות בניו אינגלנד

קרבות ניו אינגלנד ("NEF") היא חברת קידום מכירות אירועי מאבק. המשימה של NEF היא ליצור את האירועים באיכות הגבוהות ביותר עבור לוחמים ואוהדים כאחד. יש צוות ההנהלה של NEF ניסיון רב בניהול ספורט לחימה, הפקת אירועים, יחסי תקשורת, שיווק, משפטי ופרסום.

אומנויות לחימה מעורבות, MMA, קרבות ניו אינגלנד

LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT LOOKS TO REBOUND AGAINST PURPLE BELT

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פורטלנד, מיין (ספטמבר 27, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) יקיים את אירוע אומנויות הלחימה המעורב האחרון שלו 2018, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” ביום שבת, נובמבר 17 באאורה בפורטלנד, מיין. מוקדם יותר היום, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur lightweight fight to the card. מוחמד אל קינני (4-1) מתוכנן להתמודד Jamie Sprague (0-0) במשקל של 155-קרב ליש"ט.

 

 

 

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. Prior to that time, Al Kinani had won the first four fights of his career, the most recent three emphatically by first-round knockout. הוא מושלם 2-0 בכלוב 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, מיין.

 

 

 

“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, דווין פאוול (9-3).

 

 

 

“Mo’s a tough guy,” said Sprague, “no doubt about that. But with all due respect, אני רוצה להצהיר. I want his neck.”

 

 

 

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” תראה שהחברה תחזור לאאורה בפורטלנד, מיין. האירוע אמור להתקיים בשבת, נובמבר 17, 2018 עם שעת פעמון של 7 pm. כרטיסים במכירה כעת ב www.AuraMaine.com.

 

על קרבות בניו אינגלנד

 

 

קרבות ניו אינגלנד ("NEF") היא חברת קידום מכירות אירועי מאבק. המשימה של NEF היא ליצור את האירועים באיכות הגבוהות ביותר עבור לוחמים ואוהדים כאחד. יש צוות ההנהלה של NEF ניסיון רב בניהול ספורט לחימה, הפקת אירועים, יחסי תקשורת, שיווק, משפטי ופרסום.