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MILITARY VETERANS TO FEATURE PROMINENTLY ON NEF 24 PRO MMA CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (Mulole 30, 2016) - New England Kumenyana (NEF) presents “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND” at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston on June 18, 2016. Pa usiku umenewo, two military veterans will be featured in professional mixed-martial-arts (MMA) kumalekezero. Mike “Ndi masharubu” Hansen (4-4) will compete in a heavyweight bout while CJ Ewer (1-0) will see action in the welterweight division.

 

Mike Hansen won two state wrestling championships competing for Mountain Valley High School (MVHS) in Rumford, Maine. Shortly after graduation, Hansen began training in MMA and made his debut in the sport in 2005. He would, Komabe, put his MMA career on the backburner for the next decade to enlist and serve his country as a combat engineer in the United States Army. After retiring from the Army, Hansen returned to Maine and opened Berserkers MMA in Rumford, where he trains other MVHS alum to compete in the NEF cage. PaJune 18, Hansen will face Robert Laroski (1-1).

 

“I hope he’s been training, ’cause I’ve been active starting this year,” said Hansen. “I’m looking for a win coming off my last fight. I will find his weaknesses and exploit them. I’m looking for the finish, and it won’t take long. Just over 51 zaka zapitazo, (Muhammad) Ali got the first round, first minute stoppage over (Sonny) Liston right at the Colisee. My fight will end in similar fashion, under the same roof.”

 

CJ Ewer is a proud member of the United States Air Force security forces. When he is not overseas serving his country, Ewer can be found back home in the Bangor, Maine area training at Young’s MMA. After a successful amateur career, he submitted Zenon Herrera in his pro debut earlier this year. Pa June 18, Ewer will take on “The Fresh Prince” Phil Rowe (1-2) from Florida.

 

NEF returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine pa June 18, 2016 ndi “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 ndipo pa malonda tsopano www.TheColisee.com kapena kuitana Colisée bokosi nchito207.783.2009 × 525.

 

For more information on the events and fight card updates, mufuna, pitani Kukwezeleza a webusaiti pa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Kuphatikiza apo, inu mukhoza kuona NEF a pa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kuzitsatira pa Twitternefights ndi kulowa mu boma Facebook gulu "New England ndewu."

 

About New England Kumenyana

 

New England Kumenyana ("NEF") nkhondoyi zochitika pantchito kampani. NEF cholinga ndi kulenga wapamwamba kwambiri zinthu kuti Maine a omenyana ndi mafani ofanana. NEF a Yolamula Gulu agwira anamenyana masewera kasamalidwe, zochitika yopanga, atolankhani anagona, malonda, malamulo ndi otsatsa.

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JUNIKO SWEEPS; BATTLES VICTORIOUS IN PRO DEBUT; WOMEN’S FIGHT STEALS THE SHOW

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Hyannis, Massachusetts (Mulole 15, 2016) - New England Kumenyana (NEF), America wa nambala wani dera nkhondo Kukwezeleza, held its most recent event, “NEF 23: CAGE THE CAPE” on Saturday night at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center (HYCC) in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The HYCC was at capacity for the first sanctioned mixed-martial-arts (MMA) show ever held on Cape Cod. The venue opened the upstairs walking track to give standing-room-only fans more elbow room. The crowd was electric all night for the eight-fight card presented by NEF.

 

Team Juniko, based out of Hyannis and Hanover, Massachusetts, was a perfect 5-0 on the night. Fabian Miranda (3-0), Thomas Lee Davis, Jr. (2-0), Ed Forlenza (1-0), ndipo Kylie O’Hearn (1-0) all picked up wins for the team on the amateur portion of the card.

 

It was O’Hearn’s bout with Angela Young (1-2) of Young’s MMA in Bangor, Maine that will be remembered for years to come by all in attendance. The two women battled back and forth for three grueling rounds before O’Hearn was declared the winner by unanimous decision on the judges’ scorecards. The fight will be a serious contender for “Nkhondo ya Zaka” in the northeast by the time 2016 comes to an end.

 

Team Juniko member Brendan Battles (1-0) was victorious in the main event of the evening via technical knockout over Mike Hansen (4-4). The bout was the pro debut for the native of Eastham, Massachusetts and standout wrestler from Nauset Regional High School. Battles rebounded from an early flurry by Hansen to get the referee stoppage aT 1:46 woyamba wozungulira.

 

Utumiki zotsatira “NEF 23”:

 

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTS

Brendan Battles def. Mike Hansen via TKO, wozungulira 1
Mat Denning def. Derek Shorey via heel hook, wozungulira 1

Crowsneck Boutin def. Ruben Redman via TKO, wozungulira 1

 

AMATEUR FIGHTS
Kylie O’Hearn def. Angela Young kudzera akamakambirana

Ed Forlenza def. Frank Johanson via doctor stoppage, wozungulira 3
Victor Irwin def. Tracey Schryba via KO, wozungulira 1

Thomas Lee Davis, Jr. def. Anthony Spires via KO, wozungulira 1
Fabian Miranda def. Steve Bang via armbar, wozungulira 2

 

NEF returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine on June 18, 2016 ndi “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 ndipo pa malonda tsopano www.TheColisee.com kapena kuitana Colisée bokosi nchito207.783.2009 × 525.

 

For more information on the events and fight card updates, mufuna, pitani Kukwezeleza a webusaiti pa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Kuphatikiza apo, inu mukhoza kuona NEF a pa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kuzitsatira pa Twitternefights ndi kulowa mu boma Facebook gulu "New England ndewu."

 

About New England Kumenyana

 

New England Kumenyana ("NEF") nkhondoyi zochitika pantchito kampani. NEF cholinga ndi kulenga wapamwamba kwambiri zinthu kuti Maine a omenyana ndi mafani ofanana. NEF a Yolamula Gulu agwira anamenyana masewera kasamalidwe, zochitika yopanga, atolankhani anagona, malonda, malamulo ndi otsatsa.

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NEF 23 WEIGH-INS TO BE HELD AT RED FACE JACK’S THIS FRIDAY

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Hyannis, Massachusetts (Mulole 11, 2016) - New England Kumenyana (NEF), America wa nambala wani dera nkhondo Kukwezeleza, adzakangamira ake lotsatira chochitika, “NEF 23: CAGE THE CAPE” izi Loweruka, Mulole 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The event will be the first sanctioned mixed-martial-arts (MMA) show ever held on Cape Cod. Poyambirira lero, the promotion announced that it would conduct the event weigh-in this Friday, Mulole 13, 2016, pa 5:00 madzulo EDT at Red Face Jack’s Pub. Red Face Jack’s Pub is located at 585 Main Street in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

 

Weigh-ins are open to the public. All of the fighters competing on Saturday night will be at the weigh-in, kuphatikizapo headliners Brendan “Lock Down” Battles (0-0) ndipo Mike “Ndi masharubu” Hansen. Fans and press are encouraged to attend. Fighters and NEF executives will be available for interviews at the request of press.

 

The “NEF 23” nkhondo khadi (phunziro kusintha):

 

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTS

MIDDLEWEIGHT: Crowsneck Boutin vs Ruben Redman
HEAVYWEIGHT: Brendan Battles vs Mike Hansen
LIGHTWEIGHT: Derek Shorey vs Matt Denning

 

AMATEUR FIGHTS
LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT: Tracey Schryba vs Victor Irwin

BANTAMWEIGHT: Kylie O’Hearn vs Angela Young
CATCHWEIGHT: Thomas Lee Davis, Jr. motsutsana Anthony Spires
CATCHWEIGHT: Fabian Miranda vs Steve Bang
CATCHWEIGHT: Ed Forlenza vs Frank Johanson

CATCHWEIGHT: Razzle Dazzle vs Dustin Veinott

 

"NEF 23: CAGE THE CAPE,” takes place this Saturday, Mulole 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Tickets for “NEF 23” are $40 mwawamba chikuonetseratu ndi $60 for cageside. They are on sale now at www.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets

 

Kuti mudziwe zambiri pa chochitika ndi nkhondo khadi zosintha, mufuna, pitani Kukwezeleza a webusaiti pa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Kuphatikiza apo, inu mukhoza kuona NEF a pa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow the promotion on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”

 

About New England Kumenyana

 

New England Kumenyana ("NEF") nkhondoyi zochitika pantchito kampani. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for New England’s fighters and fans alike. NEF a Yolamula Gulu agwira anamenyana masewera kasamalidwe, zochitika yopanga, atolankhani anagona, malonda, malamulo ndi otsatsa.

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NEF CAGES THE CAPE ON MAY 14 WITH THRILLING FIGHT CARD

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Hyannis, Massachusetts (Mulole 6, 2016) – It will be no day at the beach, but they might just leave some blood on the sand. New England Kumenyana (NEF) plans to storm Cape Cod on Loweruka, Mulole 14, 2016 with the first-ever mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event to be held on the popular tourist destination. The northeast’s top regional fight promotion will pack up its cage in one week and make the 200-mile trek south from NEF’s base of operations in Lewiston, Maine to the Hyannis Youth & Community Center (HYCC).

 

The attention the event has received has been staggering. “The Cape Cod community has welcomed us with open arms,” anati NEF omasuliridwa mwini kulimbikitsa Nick DiSalvo. “The HYCC is a great venue with an awesome staff. Patti Lloyd at the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce has been a huge help in making this event happen as well. And we have some fantastic new sponsors on the Cape like Bodystrong Fitness who have helped us spread the word.”

 

Poyeneradi, the word has spread and ticket sales have been so strong, and demand so overwhelming, that the promotion had to order more chairs and tickets when cageside inventory sold out last week. “The fans were asking us to add some more cageside seats, so we happily accommodated them,” noted DiSalvo.

 

And fight fans in attendance will be treated to a night filled with wild cage action. The card is stacked with world class wrestlers and martial artists from Maine, Cape Cod and Massachusetts’ South Shore. Hyannis-based Team Juniko will be prominently featured in no less than six of the evening’s bouts.

 

Brendan “Lock Down” Battles (0-0) of Juniko is scheduled to make his professional MMA debut in the heavyweight main event, locking horns with Mike “Ndi masharubu” Hansen (4-3). Battles was a three-time All American wrestler out of nearby Nauset Regional High School where he won two state championships and three New England championships. Iye anali 2-0 as an amateur MMA fighter. Hansen has a wrestling pedigree of his own, having captured a state title for Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine. Hansen is a ten-year-plus veteran of the MMA cage.

 

The co-main event of the evening will feature a rematch from “NEF 15” mu November 2014. “Shatterproof 2.0” Derek Shorey (3-6) will look to avenge a loss to Mat “Ken zidole” Denning (2-2). Shorey’s supporters have claimed for the past year-and-a-half that Denning’s submission victory was a fluke and that Denning would not be able to defeat Shorey a second time should the pair ever meet again. Those claims will be put to the test in Hyannis in this lightweight rematch.

 

“It was a short notice fight that NEF asked for, and I know Derek wanted a rematch,” anati Denning. “After I beat him again, I’ll prove it wasn’t a fluke. I wanted this fight so I could get some new fans in Massachusetts and show my skills. I have had two losses in a row to great guys and want to get back in the win column.”

 

“I thought I could beat him the first time, and he caught me with an armbar,” Shorey admitted. “This time I will leave that cage the victor.”

 

“It’s one of those fights we always get asked whether there will be a rematch,” ananena NEF co-mwini ndi uje amange banja Mat Peterson. “This will finally prove, once and for all, whether Matt Denning got lucky coming up with that armbar that night. Whatever you do, don’t blink! These two guys are finishers. Whatever the outcome, it’s not going to the judges. Someone’s getting knocked out or submitted in this one.”

 

In another pro fight, longtime NEF mainstay Crowsneck Boutin (1-2) will take on another promotion regular in the form of Ruben Redman (0-0). The bout will be Redman’s professional debut after six amateur fights with NEF in Maine. Boutin is a prolific striker based out of the Choi Institute in Portland. The fight will take place at the middleweight limit of 185-pounds.

 

The amateur headliner will see Dustin Veinott (4-4) in a flyweight showdown with Ryan “Razzle Dazzle” Kane (4-3). Veinott is the former NEF MMA Amateur Flyweight Champion. He dropped the title in a very close split decision loss to Ryan Burgess (2-0) otsiriza November. Kane, from Plymouth, Massachusetts, is a member of Team Juniko and an accomplished competitor in the ancient Greek martial art of Pankration.

 

A women’s fight will be prominently featured on the amateur card. Angela Young (1-1) ndi uchitike kukumana Kylie O’Hearn (0-0). Young is coming off a big win just two weeks ago against Hannah Sparrell (1-1) pa “NEF 22” mu Lewiston. O’Hearn, another product of Plymouth, Massachusetts and Team Juniko, will be making her amateur MMA debut. The fight will take place at the bantamweight limit of 135-pounds.

 

Young’s teammate Victor Irwin (1-0) will make the five-hour road trip along with her from Bangor, Maine to compete in Hyannis. Irwin will square off with newcomer Tracey Schryba (0-0) in the amateur light-heavyweight division.

 

Brewster’s Ed Forlenza (0-0) makes his amateur debut against Frank Johanson (0-1) in a 160-pound catchweight bout. Forlenza is a 2004 graduate of Nauset Regional High School where he was a standout on the wrestling team. Johanson’s opponent pulled out of their bout on fight day two weeks ago at “NEF 22.” Not one to let a good fight camp go to waste, Johanson agreed to take the fight with Forlenza in Hyannis.

 

In another 160-pound catchweight bout, Steve Bang (3-4) zimanyezimira Fabian Miranda (2-0). Bang is a member of the famous father-sons fighting family of Auburn, Maine. Miranda represents Team Juniko and will look to add to his undefeated record in the fight with Bang.

 

Rounding out the fight card is a 190-pound catchweight bout featuring Anthony Spires (0-1) ndipo Thomas Lee Davis (1-0). Spires, an independent fighter from Maine, hopes to rebound from a loss in his debut last fall at “NEF XX.” Davis is a member of Team Juniko.

 

"NEF 23: CAGE THE CAPE,"Chikuchitika Loweruka, Mulole 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Tickets for “NEF 23” are $40 mwawamba chikuonetseratu ndi $60 for cageside. They are on sale now at www.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets

 

Kuti mudziwe zambiri pa chochitika ndi nkhondo khadi zosintha, mufuna, pitani Kukwezeleza a webusaiti pa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Kuphatikiza apo, inu mukhoza kuona NEF a pa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kuzitsatira pa Twitternefights ndi kulowa mu boma Facebook gulu "New England ndewu."

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MAIN EVENT ANNOUNCED FOR NEF MMA DEBUT ON CAPE COD

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Hyannis, Massachusetts (Mulole 3, 2016) - New England Kumenyana (NEF) America wa nambala wani dera nkhondo Kukwezeleza, adzakangamira ake lotsatira chochitika, "NEF 23: CAGE THE CAPE” on Loweruka, Mulole 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Poyambirira lero, NEF announced the main event of the fight card. Brendan “Lock Down” Battles (0-0) has signed to face Mike “The Mustache” Hansen (4-3) in a professional bout at a fight weight of 265-pounds.

 

Brendan Battles is a native of Eastham, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. There, he was a three-time All American wrestler for Nauset Regional High School. During his high school career, Battles captured a total of two state championships and three New England championships with an amazing 161 wins to his credit prior to graduating in 2012. A multi-sport athlete, he later played defensive end and tackle for the University of Connecticut. Battles made his NEF debut earlier this year at “NEF 21: THE IMMORTALS” when he efficiently dispatched of Mike Hansen’s Berserkers teammate, Dave Smith (2-2) in the first round via TKO ref stoppage. Battles trains out of Gracie Fitness and is a member of Team Juniko based out of Hyannis.

 

“I look forward to Mike coming down to my backyard for my first professional fight,” said Battles. “I know he is a tough fighter, but I look forward to showcasing the skills I have acquired thus far as I continue my journey to become a well-rounded MMA fighter.”

 

Mike Hansen is the founding member of Berserkers MMA based out of Rumford, Maine. He won a Maine state championship in wrestling as a heavyweight in 2004. Hansen made his MMA debut shortly after graduating from high school, only to step away from the sport for a decade in order to serve his country as a combat engineer in the United States Army. He returned to the MMA cage in 2015 as a member of the NEF roster. Hansen has become known for taking tough fights against opponents that he is generally undersized next to. Less than two weeks ago, he defeated former top-tanked amateur light heavyweight Jesse “The Barbarian” Baughman (0-2) via first round submission at “NEF 22: ALL ROADS LEAD HERE.” Always up for a challenge, Hansen requested the opportunity to face Battles in his highly anticipated professional debut.

 

“I like this fight because I get to fight in Massachusetts again,” stated Hansen. “I made my pro debut at Club Lido at the ‘Wonderland’ Blue Line stop just over a decade ago. I rode the ‘T’ from Fenway to Wonderland on August 6th, 2005 to make my debut against Eric Brown who I beat by rear naked choke at 1:27 mu woyamba wozungulira. Jumping up two weight classes sucks, but I’ve competed at this weight many times. Battles is a very accomplished athlete with a stacked resume. With only three minutes of cage time, I think it’s time Battles was in the cage with someone ready to fight. I will gladly welcome Battles to the professional ranks and see how he stacks up. I’m going to stand right in front of him and make him beat me up and, if he can, iye ndi uthenga womenya. If he can’t, it is because I didn’t want him to. Pa May 14TH, we will have a fight my friend!"

 

"NEF 23: CAGE THE CAPE,"Chikuchitika Loweruka, Mulole 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Tickets for “NEF 23” are $40 mwawamba chikuonetseratu ndi $60 for cageside. They are on sale now at www.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets

 

Kuti mudziwe zambiri pa chochitika ndi nkhondo khadi zosintha, mufuna, pitani Kukwezeleza a webusaiti pa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Kuphatikiza apo, inu mukhoza kuona NEF a pa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kuzitsatira pa Twitternefights ndi kulowa mu boma Facebook gulu "New England ndewu."

 

About New England Kumenyana

 

New England Kumenyana ("NEF") nkhondoyi zochitika pantchito kampani. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for New England’s fighters and fans alike. NEF a Yolamula Gulu agwira anamenyana masewera kasamalidwe, zochitika yopanga, atolankhani anagona, malonda, malamulo ndi otsatsa.

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NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT NEF 22 MU LEWISTON

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Lewiston, Maine (April 23, 2016) - New England Kumenyana (NEF), America wa nambala wani dera nkhondo Kukwezeleza, held its most recent event, “NEF 22: Zipembedzo Zonse Zimatsogolera PANO,” Saturday night at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Kuposa 3,000 fight fans were on hand for the event, making it one of the largest crowds ever to witness an NEF event.

 

On the boxing portion of the card, Brandon “The Cannon” Berry (11-1-1) fought to a majority draw in a six-round contest with James Lester (10-9-1). Many of Berry’s supporters in attendance felt that he won the fight, but two of the judges had it even on the scorecards.

 

The headliner of the amateur MMA card saw Caleb Hall (7-3) captured the vacant amateur featherweight title with a second-round submission of Erik Nelson (2-3). On the professional side of the MMA card, Devin Powell (6-1) took home the lightweight championship by defeating Jesse Erickson (6-5) in the first round via technical knockout.

 

Mphoto kwa Lewiston, Maine:

 

Akatswiri nkhonya

Brandon Berry fought James Lester to a majority draw

Akatswiri MMA

 

Devin Powell def. Jesse Erickson via TKO, wozungulira 1 (Powell wins lightweight title)

Mike Hansen def. Jesse Baughman via arm triangle, wozungulira 1

Josh Harvey def. Matt Denning via triangle choke, wozungulira 1

Lewis def inchi. Zenon Herrera via armbar, wozungulira 1

Aaron Lacey def. Derek Shorey via D’Arce Choke, wozungulira 1

 

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Glenn Kasabian def. Matt Marshall via TKO, wozungulira 1

Tom Burgess def. Alex Payson via KO, wozungulira 2

Ryan Daley def. Jake Denham via TKO, wozungulira 2

Bryce Bamford def. Joe Krech via TKO, wozungulira 1

Caleb Hall def. Erik Nelson via D’arce Choke, wozungulira 2 (Hall wins featherweight title)

Nick Gulliver def. Dave Smith via TKO, wozungulira 1

Cory Mlandu def. Angelo Rizzitello via split decision

Ras Hylton def. Matt Glover via KO, wozungulira 2

Angela Young def. Hannah Sparrell via unanimous decision

 

New England ndewu 'chochitika lotsatira, "NEF 23: CAGE THE CAPE,"Chikuchitika Loweruka, Mulole 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Matikiti ali pa malonda tsopanowww.NewEnglandFights.com.

 

NEF returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine pa June 18, 2016 ndi “NEF 24: THE PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 ndipo pa malonda tsopano www.TheColisee.com kapena kuitana Colisée bokosi nchito207.783.2009 × 525.

 

For more information on the events and fight card updates, mufuna, pitani Kukwezeleza a webusaiti pa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Kuphatikiza apo, inu mukhoza kuona NEF a pa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kuzitsatira pa Twitternefights ndi kulowa mu boma Facebook gulu "New England ndewu."

 

About New England Kumenyana

 

New England Kumenyana ("NEF") nkhondoyi zochitika pantchito kampani. NEF cholinga ndi kulenga wapamwamba kwambiri zinthu kuti Maine a omenyana ndi mafani ofanana. NEF a Yolamula Gulu agwira anamenyana masewera kasamalidwe, zochitika yopanga, atolankhani anagona, malonda, malamulo ndi otsatsa.

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BOYINGTON RETAINS, THREE NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT NEF 21

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Lewiston, Maine (February 7, 2016) - New England Kumenyana (NEF), America wa nambala wani dera nkhondo Kukwezeleza, held its most recent event, “NEF 21: THE IMMORTALS” Loweruka Usiku pa Androscoggin Bank Colisée mu Lewiston, Maine. The Colisée was a packed house for the promotion’s second hybrid mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and professional boxing event. Fight fans were treated to a marathon evening of nonstop action featuring 26 bouts in total.

 

In the MMA main event of the evening, in what can only be described as a “thriller,” Bruce “Wokongola Boy” Boyington (13-8) defeated Jon Lemke (5-4) via split decision to retain the NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Title. Boyington and Lemke battled back-and-forth for five brutal rounds in what many in attendance were calling one of the best fights in NEF history.

 

In the boxing headliner, Northeast Junior Welterweight Champion Brandon “The Cannon” Berry (11-1) handed Tollison Lewis the first loss of his professional boxing career (2-1) with a second-round stoppage via technical knockout (WHO).

 

On the amateur MMA portion of the card, three inaugural champions were crowned. Ryan Glover (3-1) took home the light heavyweight title after defeating Mike Williams (1-1), while Johnny Crafts (4-0) captured the bantamweight strap and Ricky Dexter (5-2) won the welterweight championship.

 

NEF also announced that its next event would take place on April 23, 2016, once again at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston.

 

The zotsatira Lewiston, Maine:

 

Akatswiri nkhonya

Brandon Berry def. Tollison Lewis via TKO, wozungulira 2

Evincii Dixon def. Antonio Chaves Fernandez via unanimous decision

Crowsneck Boutin fought Joel Bishop to a unanimous draw

Akatswiri MMA

 

Bruce Boyington def. Jon Lemke via split decision (Boyington retains lightweight title)

Josh Lange def. Derek Shorey via rear-naked choke, wozungulira 1

Zach Elkins def. Mike Hansen via guillotine, wozungulira 1

CJ Ewer def. Zenon Herrera via ankle lock submission, wozungulira 1

Alex Henry def. Andrew Tripp via KO, wozungulira 1

Brandon Warne def. Norman Fox via guillotine, wozungulira 1

 

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Ryan Glover def. Mike Williams via armbar, wozungulira 2 (Glover wins light heavyweight title)

Ricky Dexter def. Caleb Farrington via TKO, wozungulira 1 (Dexter wins welterweight title)

Johnny Timatheriyali def. Henry Clark via TKO, wozungulira 3 (Crafts wins bantamweight title)

Rafael Velado def. Mike Peitersen via split decision

ERIN Lamonte def. Randi Beth Boyington via rear-naked choke, wozungulira 1

Erik Nelson def. Julio Martinez via unanimous decision

Matt Glover def. Gravin Guillen via TKO, wozungulira 1

Taylor Costantino def. Frank Johanson via TKO, wozungulira 1

Brendan Battles def. Dave Smith via TKO, wozungulira 1

Ras Hylton def. Zak Bergeron via TKO, wozungulira 1

Adam Nielsen def. Ruben Redman via TKO, wozungulira 1

Dustin Shorey def. Juan Meneses via TKO, wozungulira 1

Tom Burgess def. Caleb Swoveland via unanimous decision

Chad Murillo def. Tony Agust via split decision

Jake Denham def. Justin Witham via verbal submission, wozungulira 2

Richmond Pierce Wiegman def. Clifford Redman kudzera TKO, wozungulira 2

Caleb Costello def. David Thompson via KO, wozungulira 1

 

 

New England ndewu 'chochitika lotsatira, "NEF 22: Zipembedzo Zonse Zimatsogolera PANO,” takes place Saturday, April 23, 2016 pa Androscoggin Bank Colisée mu Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 ndipo pa malonda tsopano www.TheColisee.com kapena kuitana Colisée bokosi nchito207.783.2009 × 525. Kuti mudziwe zambiri pa chochitika ndi nkhondo khadi zosintha, mufuna, pitani Kukwezeleza a webusaiti pa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Kuphatikiza apo, inu mukhoza kuona NEF a pa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kuzitsatira pa Twitternefights ndi kulowa mu boma Facebook gulu "New England ndewu."

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NEW ENGLAND FIGHTS TO HOLD WEIGH-INS THIS FRIDAY AT LEWISTON RAMADA

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Lewiston, Maine (February 3, 2016) - New England Kumenyana (NEF), America wa nambala wani dera nkhondo Kukwezeleza, adzakangamira ake lotsatira chochitika, “NEF 21: THE IMMORTALS” izi Loweruka, February 6, 2016 pa Androscoggin Bank Colisée mu Lewiston, Maine. The event will feature both mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and professional boxing bouts with an MMA cage and a boxing ring set up side-by-side. Poyambirira lero, the promotion announced that it would hold the event weigh-in this Friday, February 5, 2016, pa 2:00 pm EST at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center. The Ramada is located at 490 Wosangalatsa Street mu Lewiston, Maine.

 

Weigh-ins are open to the public and free to attend. All of the fighters competing on Saturday night will be at the weigh-in, including MMA headliners Bruce “Wokongola Boy” Boyington (12-8) and Jon Lemke (5-3), as well as boxing main event participants Brandon “The Cannon” Berry (10-1) and Tollison Lewis (2-0). Fans and press are encouraged to attend. For those unable to make it to the Ramada on Friday, weigh-ins will be streamed live on the NEF Youtube page at www.Youtube.com/nefmma.

 

The “NEF 21” nkhondo khadi:

 

Akatswiri nkhonya

149 Mapaundi: Tollison Lewis vs. Brandon Berry

147 Mapaundi: Evincii Dixon vs. Antonio Chaves Fernandez

175 Mapaundi: Crowsneck Boutin vs. Joel Bishop

Akatswiri MMA

 

155 POUND TITLE: Jon Lemke vs. Bruce Boyington (m'ma)

145 Mapaundi: Derek Shorey vs. Josh Lange

185 Mapaundi: Zach Elkins vs. Mike Hansen

155 Mapaundi: Zenon Herrera vs. CJ Ewer

170 Mapaundi: Andrew Tripp vs. Alex Henry

125 Mapaundi: Norman Fox vs. Brandon Warne

 

Ankachita masewera MMA

 

205 POUND TITLE: Mike Williams vs. Ryan Glover

170 POUND TITLE: Ricky Dexter vs. Caleb Farrington

135 POUND TITLE: Henry Clark vs. Johnny Timatheriyali

145 Mapaundi: Rafael Velado vs. Mike Pietersen

120 Mapaundi: Erin Lamonte vs. Randi Beth Boyington

140 Mapaundi: Erik Nelson vs. Julio Martinez

265 Mapaundi: Gravin Guillen vs. Matt Glover

155 Mapaundi: Frank Johanson vs. Taylor Costantino

265 Mapaundi: Brendan Battles vs. Dave Smith

230 Mapaundi: Zak Bergeron vs. Ras Hylton

170 Mapaundi: Adam Nielsen vs. Ruben Redman

155 Mapaundi: Dustin Shorey vs. Juan Meneses

160 Mapaundi: Caleb Swoveland vs. Tom Burgess

155 Mapaundi: Tony Agust vs. Chad Murillo

125 Mapaundi: Justin Witham vs. Jake Denham

140 Mapaundi: Clifford Redman vs. Richmond Pierce Wiegman

135 Mapaundi: David Thompson vs. Caleb Costello

 

 

New England ndewu 'chochitika lotsatira, "NEF 21: THE IMMORTALS,” takes place this Saturday, February 6, 2016 pa Androscoggin Bank Colisée mu Lewiston, Maine. Bell time is 7:00 Madzulo EST. Tickets for “NEF 21” start at just $25 ndipo pa malonda tsopano www.TheColisee.com kapena kuitana Colisée bokosi nchito 207.783.2009 × 525. Kuti mudziwe zambiri pa chochitika ndi nkhondo khadi zosintha, mufuna, pitani Kukwezeleza a webusaiti pa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Kuphatikiza apo, inu mukhoza kuona NEF a pa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kuzitsatira pa Twitternefights ndi kulowa mu boma Facebook gulu "New England ndewu."

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NEF XIX zotsatira LEWISTON, Maine

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Lewiston, Maine (September 13, 2015) - New England Kumenyana (NEF), America wa nambala wani dera nkhondo Kukwezeleza, unagwira chakhumi ndi chisanu ndi chinayi losakanizika asilikali-zaluso (MMA) chochitika, “NEF XIX: HOMECOMING,” Loweruka Usiku pa Androscoggin Bank Colisée mu Lewiston, Maine. A crowd of nearly 2,000 nkhondo mafani anali pa dzanja anaona slate wa asanu ndi akatswiri khumi ankachita masewera ayi.

 

Madzulo a kanthu anaona yosangalatsa-chokulungira knockouts anakamba ndi “Shatterproof 2.0” Derek Shorey (3-2) ndipo Josh Harvey (5-1) who retained the NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight Championship. Mike “Ndi masharubu” Hansen (2-1) anagonjetsa Crowsneck Boutin (1-1) on the professional portion of the card. In the main event of the night, Bellator ndi World Series yomenyera (WSOF) msirikali wakale Sidney “Da Mfuti” Anagwirizana zothetsa (5-1) anagonjera obwerera Darrius Heyliger (4-3).

 

Kuphatikiza apo, Kukwezeleza analengeza kuti zake lotsatira chochitika, “NEF XX: A POYAMBA chiwawa,” izikhala ndi choyamba Maine kumenyana masewera – a joint MMA and professional boxing event. The zidzachitika pa November 21, 2015 pa Androscoggin Bank Colisée mu Lewiston, Maine. Three fights were announced including: NEF MMA Professional opepuka Ngwazi Bruce “Wokongola Boy” Boyington (10-8) kuteteza mutu motsutsana Jimmy “Jimbo Kagawo” Davidson (7-1); Kumpoto Junior Welterweight nkhonya NgwaziBrandon “The Cannon” Berry (9-1) kumbuyo udindo kulimbana ndi mdani dzina; Billy “Bigfoot” Leahy (3-1) poteteza NEF MMA kwakung'ono katswiri woposa onse Championship motsutsana Dave Smith (2-0); ndipo Randi Beth Boyington (1-1) akukumana ERIN Lamonte (3-0).

 

Zotsatira “NEF XIX” mu Lewiston, Maine:

 

Akatswiri

 

Nsomba Darrius Heyliger def. Sidney mbava kudzera kumbuyo-maliseche kutsamwa, wozungulira 1

205 Michael Hansen def. Crowsneck Boutin kudzera wapakamwa kugonjera, wozungulira 1

150 Derek Shorey def. Tollison Lewis kudzera KO, wozungulira 1

Nsomba Zek Lange def. Jay Perrin kudzera kugawanika zochita

155 Mat Denning def. Zenon HERRERA kudzera kumbuyo-maliseche kutsamwa, wozungulira 1

265 Mat Andrikut def. Artie Mullen kudzera TKO, wozungulira 1

Nsomba Jese Erickson def. Ricky Sylvester kudzera armbar, wozungulira 1

 

Ankachita masewera

 

155*Mutu Josh Harvey (m'ma) def. Ryan Dibartolomeo kudzera KO, wozungulira 2 (Harvey lofotokozabe)

150 Jason Lachance def. David Thompson kudzera kumbuyo-maliseche kutsamwa, wozungulira 1

190 Chaz Gray def. Dominique Bailey kudzera kumbuyo-maliseche kutsamwa, wozungulira 1

155 Rafael Velado def. Cory Mlandu kudzera armbar, wozungulira 1

170 CJ Ewer def. Ricky Dexter kudzera akamakambirana

150 Hannah Sparrell def. Kira Innocenti kudzera akamakambirana

Nsomba Wil Carrero def. Clifford Redman kudzera TKO, wozungulira 2

Nsomba Henry Clark def. Fred Lear kudzera makona atatu kutsamwa, wozungulira 1

185 Nick Shea def. Ruben Redman kudzera akamakambirana

S.HWT Ryan Glover def. Jason Field kudzera TKO, wozungulira 1

155 Mike Pietersen def. Ken Dunn kudzera TKO, wozungulira 1

170 Scott Godbois def. Phil Pearson kudzera kugawanika zochita

130 Rachel Reinheimer def. Angela Young kudzera akamakambirana

 

New England Kumenyana’ lotsatira chochitika, “NEF XX: A POYAMBA chiwawa,” chichitika padziko November 21, 2015 pa Androscoggin Bank Colisée mu Lewiston, Maine. Chochitikacho chidzakhala nthawi yoyamba mu mbiri Maine losakanizika asilikali-zaluso (MMA) chochitika ndi katswiri nkhonya chochitika zachitika pamodzi pa anasonyeza. Matikiti “NEF XX” ndiyambire basi $25 ndipo pa malonda tsopanowww.TheColisee.com kapena kuitana Colisée bokosi nchito 207.783.2009 × 525. Kuti mudziwe zambiri pa chochitika ndi nkhondo khadi zosintha, mufuna, pitani Kukwezeleza a webusaiti pa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Kuphatikiza apo, inu mukhoza kuona NEF a pa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kuzitsatira pa Twitternefights ndi kulowa mu boma Facebook gulu "New England ndewu."

 

About New England Kumenyana

 

New England Kumenyana ("NEF") nkhondoyi zochitika pantchito kampani. NEF cholinga ndi kulenga wapamwamba kwambiri zinthu kuti Maine a omenyana ndi mafani ofanana. NEF a Yolamula Gulu agwira anamenyana masewera kasamalidwe, zochitika yopanga, atolankhani anagona, malonda, malamulo ndi otsatsa.

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CROWSNECK Boutin: “Izo nthawizonse amasangalatsa kugogoda ANTHU KUTI”

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Lewiston, Maine (August 17, 2015) - New England Kumenyana (NEF), America wa nambala wani dera nkhondo Kukwezeleza, adzakangamira ake khumi ndi chisanu losakanizika karate-zaluso (MMA) chochitika, “NEF XIX: HOMECOMING,” lachiwelu, September 12, 2015 pa Androscoggin Bank Colisée mu Lewiston, Maine. Featured on the professional portion of the card will be a light-heavyweight matchup between Crowsneck Boutin (1-0) ndipo Mike “Ndi masharubu” Hansen (2-2). Both men are competing under NEF developmental deals.

 

Posachedwapa, Boutin was NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson’s guest on the NEF Podcast. Boutin discussed, Mwa zina mitu, kukula mu Lubec, Maine, chiwonongeko podwala Hansen, and his recent signing to a multi-fight NEF development deal. Boutin and Peterson touched on their first meeting some three-and-a-half years ago, atatsala pang'ono Boutin ake ankachita masewera kuwonekera koyamba kugulu pa “NEF III.”

 

“Ine ndinali kucheza ndi ochepa mabwanawe amene muli matikiti anu (NEF) choyamba chochitika, kotero ine ndinapita kwa ndipo anali chinthu chachikulu,” recalled Boutin. “I remember talking with people and then contacting you. I really wasn’t doing anything at that time. I was feeling kind of lost. I was kind of clinging to the feeling of want. I just wanted to do something. Zambiri, I liked to fight and scrap. I always watched the sport. I guess it just all came together at that time.”

 

Popanda sanaphunzire, Boutin would lose his first bout. Posakhalitsa, Peterson kuika Boutin pokhudzana ndi Flames Jon Pinette wa Choi Institute ku Portland, Maine. It is there that Boutin found his footing in the martial arts while, nthawi yomweyo, forging ubwenzi wolimba ndi ubale ndi ankaseŵera nawo mpira.

 

“Ndi wokongola zozizwitsa mlengalenga,” said Boutin of the Choi Institute. “Ine sindinayambe anakhala pa malo amodzi nthawi yaitali moyo wanga wonse, except for this place. I don’t see myself leaving. It’s a great atmosphere over here. I called Jon. I remember being really nervous to call Jon, Ine ndinali kuganiza za izi zisanachitike, koma kwenikweni anali kuitana… Aliyense apa wakhala kwenikweni kuitana, really supporting. There’s a really good mix of people here. We have young to old. We have everything in between. It’s a very accepting place to be. It’s a great place to train. Everyone gets along inside and outside the gym.”

 

Boutin anasankha kutembenukira akatswiri kale chaka chino atamaliza mpikisano okwana 13 ankachita masewera ndewu. He would defeat MMA Athletix head coach Ryan Cowette (2-3) in his debut. In doing so, Boutin wapeza muyeso kubwezera ngati kuti Cowette a protégé Brent Dillingham (1-1) amene anapereka Boutin yoyamba kutaika Boutin a ankachita masewera kuwonekera koyamba kugulu pa “NEF III.” Boutin says that there really was no animosity between himself and Cowette, koma pambuyo pa nkhondo kukambirana kwa Boutin ndi Dillingham pa “NEF III” mu 2012 is still in the back of his mind. He admits that he would love a rematch with Dillingham in the near future.

 

“Momwe Brent Dillingham amapita, iye winawake ine kwenikweni nkhondo posachedwa 205 ngati iye angathe kutenga moyenera ndipo akakumane nane uko,” Boutin declared. “Ine ndimakonda zimenezo nkhondo nthawi posachedwapa.”

 

Boutin adzakhala ndi ntchito unadulidwa iye ndi Hansen pa September 12 mu Lewiston. Hansen is an accomplished wrestler, popeza anapambana boma Championship kwa Mountain Valley High School ku Rumford, Maine in 2004. Boutin, Komabe, amalimba mtima kwake maluso onse ubwenzi ndi pa mphasa.

 

“Ndikuona kukonzekera kulikonse kumene nkhondo amapita,” anati Boutin. “Ngati icho chikukhala pa mapazi, kenako zoposa zitatu zipolopolo, I’m gonna try to knock him out. It’s always fun to knock people out. If it goes to the ground, Ine kupambana kumeneko.”

 

Mutha kumvera lonse NEF Podcast kuyankhulana pawww.NewEnglandFights.com/Podcasts/

 

Kuti mudziwe zambiri pa Choi Institute, chonde pitani awo webusaitiwww.choishindo.com.

 

New England Kumenyana’ lotsatira chochitika, “NEF XIX: HOMECOMING,” chichitika padzikoLoweruka, September 12, 2015 pa Androscoggin Bank Colisée mu Lewiston, Maine. Matikiti “NEF XIX: HOMECOMING” ndiyambire basi $25 ndipo pa malonda tsopano www.TheColisee.com kapena kuitana Colisée bokosi nchito 207.783.2009 × 525. Kuti mudziwe zambiri pa chochitika ndi nkhondo khadi zosintha, mufuna, pitani Kukwezeleza a webusaiti pa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Kuphatikiza apo, inu mukhoza kuona NEF a pa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kuzitsatira pa Twitternefights ndi kulowa mu boma Facebook gulu "New England ndewu."

 

About New England Kumenyana

 

New England Kumenyana ("NEF") nkhondoyi zochitika pantchito kampani. NEF cholinga ndi kulenga wapamwamba kwambiri zinthu kuti Maine a omenyana ndi mafani ofanana. NEF a Yolamula Gulu agwira anamenyana masewera kasamalidwe, zochitika yopanga, atolankhani anagona, malonda, malamulo ndi otsatsa.