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MILITARY VETERANS TO FEATURE PROMINENTLY ON NEF 24 PRO MMA CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (May 30, 2016) - New England ayalwa (NEF) presents “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND” at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston on June 18, 2016. Ngalobo busuku, two military veterans will be featured in professional mixed-martial-arts (MMA) imikhawulo. Mike “Amadevu” 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, Nokho, 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. OnJune 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 iminyaka edlule, (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. On 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 on June 18, 2016 kanye “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 futhi ukudayiswa manje www.TheColisee.com noma ngokumemeza Colisée box office at207.783.2009 x 525.

 

For more information on the events and fight card updates, sicela uvakashele iwebhusayithi ukukhuthazwa sika at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ungakwazi watch NEF imiqophi at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, landela them on Twitternefights futhi ukuhamba neqembu Facebook esemthethweni "New England Ilwisana."

 

About New England ayalwa

 

New England ayalwa ("NEF") Yimpi izenzakalo ukukhushulwa inkampani. Mission NEF ukwakha esezingeni izenzakalo for fighters Maine kanye fans ngokufanayo. Executive team NEF has olutheni management combat ezemidlalo, izenzakalo production, ubudlelwane media, marketing, kwezomthetho kanye nokukhangisa.

Amateur MMA, ubuciko bokulwa exubile, MMA, New England ayalwa, wrestling

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

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Hyannis, Massachusetts (May 15, 2016) - New England ayalwa (NEF), America isibalo-one zesifunda fight ukukhuthazwa, 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), futhi 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 “Fight of the Year” 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 of the emzuliswaneni wokuqala.

 

Imiphumela full of “NEF 23”:

 

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTS

Brendan Battles def. Mike Hansen via TKO, round 1
Matt Denning def. Derek Shorey via heel hook, round 1

Crowsneck Boutin def. Ruben Redman via TKO, round 1

 

AMATEUR FIGHTS
Kylie O’Hearn def. Angela Young nge isinqumo abavumelene

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

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

 

NEF returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine on June 18, 2016 kanye “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 futhi ukudayiswa manje www.TheColisee.com noma ngokumemeza Colisée box office at207.783.2009 x 525.

 

For more information on the events and fight card updates, sicela uvakashele iwebhusayithi ukukhuthazwa sika at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ungakwazi watch NEF imiqophi at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, landela them on Twitternefights futhi ukuhamba neqembu Facebook esemthethweni "New England Ilwisana."

 

About New England ayalwa

 

New England ayalwa ("NEF") Yimpi izenzakalo ukukhushulwa inkampani. Mission NEF ukwakha esezingeni izenzakalo for fighters Maine kanye fans ngokufanayo. Executive team NEF has olutheni management combat ezemidlalo, izenzakalo production, ubudlelwane media, marketing, kwezomthetho kanye nokukhangisa.

Amateur MMA, ubuciko bokulwa exubile, MMA, New England ayalwa

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

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Hyannis, Massachusetts (May 11, 2016) - New England ayalwa (NEF), America isibalo-one zesifunda fight ukukhuthazwa, izobamba umcimbi walo olandelayo, “NEF 23: CAGE THE CAPE” lokhu Saturday, May 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. Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, the promotion announced that it would conduct the event weigh-in this Friday, May 13, 2016, at 5:00 pm 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, okubala headliners Brendan “Lock Down” Battles (0-0) futhi Mike “Amadevu” 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” fight ikhadi (isihloko ukushintsha):

 

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTS

MIDDLEWEIGHT: Crowsneck Boutin vs Ruben Redman
Wesibhakela: 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. vs 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, May 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Tickets for “NEF 23” are $40 ngoba jikelele yokuvuma kanye $60 for cageside. They are on sale now at www.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets

 

Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe mcimbi fight updates ikhadi, sicela uvakashele iwebhusayithi ukukhuthazwa sika at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ungakwazi watch NEF imiqophi at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow the promotion on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”

 

About New England ayalwa

 

New England ayalwa ("NEF") Yimpi izenzakalo ukukhushulwa inkampani. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for New England’s fighters and fans alike. Executive team NEF has olutheni management combat ezemidlalo, izenzakalo production, ubudlelwane media, marketing, kwezomthetho kanye nokukhangisa.

Amateur MMA, ubuciko bokulwa exubile, MMA, New England ayalwa

NEF CAGES THE CAPE ON MAY 14 WITH THRILLING FIGHT CARD

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Hyannis, Massachusetts (May 6, 2016) – It will be no day at the beach, but they might just leave some blood on the sand. New England ayalwa (NEF) plans to storm Cape Cod on Saturday, May 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,” wathi NEF co-umnikazi futhi umgqugquzeli 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.”

 

Ngempela, 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 “Amadevu” 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. Ube kade 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” in November 2014. “Shatterproof 2.0” Derek Shorey (3-6) will look to avenge a loss to Matt “Ken Doll” 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,” wathi 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,” washo NEF co-umnikazi futhi wabantu Math 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) November odlule. 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) Kulindeleke ukuba abhekane Kylie O’Hearn (0-0). Young is coming off a big win just two weeks ago against Hannah Sparrell (1-1) at “NEF 22” e 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) liba 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) futhi 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," ithatha indawo Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Tickets for “NEF 23” are $40 ngoba jikelele yokuvuma kanye $60 for cageside. They are on sale now at www.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets

 

Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe mcimbi fight updates ikhadi, sicela uvakashele iwebhusayithi ukukhuthazwa sika at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ungakwazi watch NEF imiqophi at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, landela them on Twitternefights futhi ukuhamba neqembu Facebook esemthethweni "New England Ilwisana."

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MAIN EVENT ANNOUNCED FOR NEF MMA DEBUT ON CAPE COD

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Hyannis, Massachusetts (May 3, 2016) - New England ayalwa (NEF) America isibalo-one zesifunda fight ukukhuthazwa, izobamba umcimbi walo olandelayo, "NEF 23: CAGE THE CAPE” on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, 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 e emzuliswaneni wokuqala. 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, yena a fighter omuhle. If he can’t, it is because I didn’t want him to. On May 14th, we will have a fight my friend!"

 

"NEF 23: CAGE THE CAPE," ithatha indawo Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Tickets for “NEF 23” are $40 ngoba jikelele yokuvuma kanye $60 for cageside. They are on sale now at www.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets

 

Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe mcimbi fight updates ikhadi, sicela uvakashele iwebhusayithi ukukhuthazwa sika at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ungakwazi watch NEF imiqophi at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, landela them on Twitternefights futhi ukuhamba neqembu Facebook esemthethweni "New England Ilwisana."

 

About New England ayalwa

 

New England ayalwa ("NEF") Yimpi izenzakalo ukukhushulwa inkampani. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for New England’s fighters and fans alike. Executive team NEF has olutheni management combat ezemidlalo, izenzakalo production, ubudlelwane media, marketing, kwezomthetho kanye nokukhangisa.

Amateur MMA, boxing, ubuciko bokulwa exubile, MMA, New England ayalwa

NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT NEF 22 IN Lewiston

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Lewiston, Maine (April 23, 2016) - New England ayalwa (NEF), America isibalo-one zesifunda fight ukukhuthazwa, held its most recent event, “NEF 22: Zonke Izinkolo Ziholela LAPHA,” Saturday night at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Ngaphezu kwe 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.

 

The full results from Lewiston, Maine:

 

PROFESSIONAL Boxing

Brandon Berry fought James Lester to a majority draw

PROFESSIONAL MMA

 

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

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

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

Inch Lewis def. Zenon Herrera via armbar, round 1

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

 

Amateur MMA

 

Glenn Kasabian def. Matt Marshall via TKO, round 1

Tom Burgess def. Alex Payson via KO, round 2

Ryan Daley def. Jake Denham via TKO, round 2

Bryce Bamford def. Joe Krech via TKO, round 1

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

Nick Gulliver def. Dave Smith via TKO, round 1

Cory Trial def. Angelo Rizzitello via split decision

Ras Hylton def. Matt Glover via KO, round 2

Angela Young def. Hannah Sparrell via unanimous decision

 

umzuliswano olandelayo New England ayalwa ', "NEF 23: CAGE THE CAPE," ithatha indawo Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Amathikithi on ukudayiswa manjewww.NewEnglandFights.com.

 

NEF returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine on June 18, 2016 kanye “NEF 24: THE PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 futhi ukudayiswa manje www.TheColisee.com noma ngokumemeza Colisée box office at207.783.2009 x 525.

 

For more information on the events and fight card updates, sicela uvakashele iwebhusayithi ukukhuthazwa sika at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ungakwazi watch NEF imiqophi at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, landela them on Twitternefights futhi ukuhamba neqembu Facebook esemthethweni "New England Ilwisana."

 

About New England ayalwa

 

New England ayalwa ("NEF") Yimpi izenzakalo ukukhushulwa inkampani. Mission NEF ukwakha esezingeni izenzakalo for fighters Maine kanye fans ngokufanayo. Executive team NEF has olutheni management combat ezemidlalo, izenzakalo production, ubudlelwane media, marketing, kwezomthetho kanye nokukhangisa.

Amateur MMA, ubuciko bokulwa exubile, MMA, New England ayalwa

BOYINGTON RETAINS, THREE NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT NEF 21

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Lewiston, Maine (February 7, 2016) - New England ayalwa (NEF), America isibalo-one zesifunda fight ukukhuthazwa, held its most recent event, “NEF 21: THE abafi” Saturday ebusuku Androscoggin Bank Colisée e 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 “Umfana Omuhle” 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.

 

Imiphumela kusuka Lewiston, Maine:

 

PROFESSIONAL Boxing

Brandon Berry def. Tollison Lewis via TKO, round 2

Evincii Dixon def. Antonio Chaves Fernandez via unanimous decision

Crowsneck Boutin fought Joel Bishop to a unanimous draw

PROFESSIONAL MMA

 

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

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

Zach Elkins def. Mike Hansen via guillotine, round 1

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

Alex Henry def. Andrew Tripp via KO, round 1

Brandon Warne def. Norman Fox via guillotine, round 1

 

Amateur MMA

 

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

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

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

Rafael Velado def. Mike Peitersen via split decision

Erin Lamonte def. Randi Beth Boyington via rear-naked choke, round 1

Erik Nelson def. Julio Martinez via unanimous decision

Matt Glover def. Gravin Guillen via TKO, round 1

Taylor Costantino def. Frank Johanson via TKO, round 1

Brendan Battles def. Dave Smith via TKO, round 1

Ras Hylton def. Zak Bergeron via TKO, round 1

Adam Nielsen def. Ruben Redman via TKO, round 1

Dustin Shorey def. Juan Meneses via TKO, round 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, round 2

Richmond Pierce Wiegman def. Clifford Redman nge TKO, round 2

Caleb Costello def. David Thompson via KO, round 1

 

 

umzuliswano olandelayo New England ayalwa ', "NEF 22: Zonke Izinkolo Ziholela LAPHA,” takes place Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée e Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 futhi ukudayiswa manje www.TheColisee.com noma ngokumemeza Colisée box office at207.783.2009 x 525. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe mcimbi fight updates ikhadi, sicela uvakashele iwebhusayithi ukukhuthazwa sika at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ungakwazi watch NEF imiqophi at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, landela them on Twitternefights futhi ukuhamba neqembu Facebook esemthethweni "New England Ilwisana."

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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 ayalwa (NEF), America isibalo-one zesifunda fight ukukhuthazwa, izobamba umcimbi walo olandelayo, “NEF 21: THE abafi” lokhu Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée e 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. Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, the promotion announced that it would hold the event weigh-in this Friday, February 5, 2016, at 2:00 pm EST at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center. The Ramada is located at 490 Pleasant Street in 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 “Umfana Omuhle” 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” fight ikhadi:

 

PROFESSIONAL Boxing

149 Amakhilogremu: Tollison Lewis vs. Brandon Berry

147 Amakhilogremu: Evincii Dixon vs. Antonio Chaves Fernandez

175 Amakhilogremu: Crowsneck Boutin vs. Joel Bishop

PROFESSIONAL MMA

 

155 POUND TITLE: Jon Lemke vs. Bruce Boyington (c)

145 Amakhilogremu: Derek Shorey vs. Josh Lange

185 Amakhilogremu: Zach Elkins vs. Mike Hansen

155 Amakhilogremu: Zenon Herrera vs. CJ Ewer

170 Amakhilogremu: Andrew Tripp vs. Alex Henry

125 Amakhilogremu: Norman Fox vs. Brandon Warne

 

Amateur MMA

 

205 POUND TITLE: Mike Williams vs. Ryan Glover

170 POUND TITLE: Ricky Dexter vs. Caleb Farrington

135 POUND TITLE: Henry Clark vs. Johnny Crafts

145 Amakhilogremu: Rafael Velado vs. Mike Pietersen

120 Amakhilogremu: Erin Lamonte vs. Randi Beth Boyington

140 Amakhilogremu: Erik Nelson vs. Julio Martinez

265 Amakhilogremu: Gravin Guillen vs. Matt Glover

155 Amakhilogremu: Frank Johanson vs. Taylor Costantino

265 Amakhilogremu: Brendan Battles vs. Dave Smith

230 Amakhilogremu: Zak Bergeron vs. Ras Hylton

170 Amakhilogremu: Adam Nielsen vs. Ruben Redman

155 Amakhilogremu: Dustin Shorey vs. Juan Meneses

160 Amakhilogremu: Caleb Swoveland vs. Tom Burgess

155 Amakhilogremu: Tony Agust vs. Chad Murillo

125 Amakhilogremu: Justin Witham vs. Jake Denham

140 Amakhilogremu: Clifford Redman vs. Richmond Pierce Wiegman

135 Amakhilogremu: David Thompson vs. Caleb Costello

 

 

umzuliswano olandelayo New England ayalwa ', "NEF 21: THE abafi,” takes place this Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée e Lewiston, Maine. Bell time is 7:00 PM EST. Tickets for “NEF 21” start at just $25 futhi ukudayiswa manje www.TheColisee.com noma ngokumemeza Colisée box office at 207.783.2009 x 525. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe mcimbi fight updates ikhadi, sicela uvakashele iwebhusayithi ukukhuthazwa sika at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ungakwazi watch NEF imiqophi at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, landela them on Twitternefights futhi ukuhamba neqembu Facebook esemthethweni "New England Ilwisana."

Amateur MMA, ubuciko bokulwa exubile, New England ayalwa

IMIPHUMELA NEF XIX FROM Lewiston, Maine

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Lewiston, Maine (September 13, 2015) - New England ayalwa (NEF), America isibalo-one zesifunda fight ukukhuthazwa, aphethwe exubile-karate-arts yayo nesishiyagalolunye (MMA) umcimbi, “NEF XIX: Amazing,” Saturday ebusuku Androscoggin Bank Colisée e Lewiston, Maine. A crowd of nearly 2,000 fight abalandeli kwaba khona ukuze babone slate eziyisikhombisa professional kanye nantathu iziqubu amateur.

 

Kusihlwa of action wabona Okuthathe-esondweni knockouts eyanikezwa “Shatterproof 2.0” Derek Shorey (3-2) futhi Josh Harvey (5-1) who retained the NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight Championship. Mike “Amadevu” Hansen (2-1) wanqoba Crowsneck Boutin (1-1) on the professional portion of the card. In the main event of the night, Bellator kanye World Series of Fighting (WSOF) veteran Sidney “Da Gun” Outlaw (5-1) kuhanjiswe ebuya Darrius Heyliger (4-3).

 

Ngaphezu kwalokho, ukukhuthazwa umemezele ukuthi umcimbi walo olandelayo, “NEF XX: UMLANDO KOBUDLOVA,” izoba ngqa Maine ukulwa sports – a joint MMA and professional boxing event. Lo mcimbi kuzokwenzeka on November 21, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée e Lewiston, Maine. Three fights were announced including: NEF MMA Professional Esilula Champion Bruce “Umfana Omuhle” Boyington (10-8) sokuvikela isihloko ngokumelene Jimmy “Jimbo Slice” Davidson (7-1); Northeast Junior Welterweight Boxing ChampionBrandon “The Cannon” Berry (9-1) sivikele isihloko sakhe ngokumelene Umphikisi ukuba okuthiwa; Billy “Bigfoot” Leahy (3-1) sokuvikela NEF MMA Amateur wesibhakela Championship Dave Smith (2-0); futhi Randi Beth Boyington (1-1) ezibhekene Erin Lamonte (3-0).

 

Imiphumela “NEF XIX” e Lewiston, Maine:

 

PROFESSIONAL

 

Catch Darrius Heyliger def. Sidney Outlaw nge ezingemuva-naked binda, round 1

205 Michael Hansen def. Crowsneck Boutin nge ukuzithoba ngamazwi, round 1

150 Derek Shorey def. Tollison Lewis nge KO, round 1

Catch Zak Lange def. Jay Perrin nge isinqumo uqhekeko

155 Matt Denning def. Zénon Herrera nge ezingemuva-naked binda, round 1

265 Matt Andrikut def. Artie Mullen via TKO, round 1

Catch Jesse Erickson def. Ricky Sylvester nge armbar, round 1

 

Amateur

 

155*ISIHLOKO Josh Harvey (c) def. Ryan Dibartolomeo nge KO, round 2 (Harvey unawo)

150 Jason Lachance def. David Thompson nge ezingemuva-naked binda, round 1

190 Chaz Gray def. Dominique Bailey nge ezingemuva-naked binda, round 1

155 Rafael Velado def. Trial Cory nge armbar, round 1

170 CJ Ewer def. Ricky Dexter nge isinqumo abavumelene

150 Hannah Sparrell def. Kira Innocenti nge isinqumo abavumelene

Catch Wil Carrero def. Clifford Redman nge TKO, round 2

Catch Henry Clark def. Fred Lear nge triangle binda, round 1

185 Nick Shea def. Ruben Redman nge isinqumo ngazwilinye

S.HWT Ryan Glover def. Jason Field nge TKO, round 1

155 Mike Pietersen def. Ken Dunn nge TKO, round 1

170 Scott Godbois def. Phil Pearson nge isinqumo uqhekeko

130 Rachel Reinheimer def. Angela Young nge isinqumo abavumelene

 

New England ayalwa’ umcimbi olandelayo, “NEF XX: UMLANDO KOBUDLOVA,” ithatha indawo November 21, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée e Lewiston, Maine. The event will mark the first time in Maine history a mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event and a professional boxing event have taken place together on the same show. Amathikithi for “NEF XX” ukuqalisa nje $25 futhi ukudayiswa manjewww.TheColisee.com noma ngokumemeza Colisée box office at 207.783.2009 x 525. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe mcimbi fight updates ikhadi, sicela uvakashele iwebhusayithi ukukhuthazwa sika at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ungakwazi watch NEF imiqophi at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, landela them on Twitternefights futhi ukuhamba neqembu Facebook esemthethweni "New England Ilwisana."

 

About New England ayalwa

 

New England ayalwa ("NEF") Yimpi izenzakalo ukukhushulwa inkampani. Mission NEF ukwakha esezingeni izenzakalo for fighters Maine kanye fans ngokufanayo. Executive team NEF has olutheni management combat ezemidlalo, izenzakalo production, ubudlelwane media, marketing, kwezomthetho kanye nokukhangisa.

Amateur MMA, ubuciko bokulwa exubile, New England ayalwa

CROWSNECK Boutin: “Kuba njalo kumnandi ANGQONGQOZE ABANTU OUT”

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Lewiston, Maine (August 17, 2015) - New England ayalwa (NEF), America isibalo-one zesifunda fight ukukhuthazwa, izobamba exubile-karate-arts yayo nesishiyagalolunye (MMA) umcimbi, “NEF XIX: Amazing,” ngomgqibelo, September 12, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée e Lewiston, Maine. Featured on the professional portion of the card will be a light-heavyweight matchup between Crowsneck Boutin (1-0) futhi Mike “Amadevu” Hansen (2-2). Both men are competing under NEF developmental deals.

 

Muva, Boutin was NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson’s guest on the NEF Podcast. Boutin discussed, phakathi kwezinye izihloko, ayekhula Lubec, Maine, the iziqubu oluzayo 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, ngaphambi nje Boutin wenza DEBUT yakhe amateur at “NEF III.”

 

“Ngase ukuzihlalela a buddies ezimbalwa owangena amathikithi yakho (NEF) Isenzakalo sokuqala, ngakho ngaya ukuthi kanti kwakuyinto kunabo,” 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. Okuningi, I liked to fight and scrap. I always watched the sport. I guess it just all came together at that time.”

 

With akukho ukuqeqeshwa ngokusemthethweni, Boutin would lose his first bout. Ngokushesha ngemva kwalokho, Peterson ubeke Boutin nabo Umqeqeshi Jon Pinette of the Choi Institute e Portland, Maine. It is there that Boutin found his footing in the martial arts while, ngesikhathi esifanayo, ekwakheni ubungane obuqinile kanye nobudlelwano nabalingani.

 

“Kuyinto umkhathi pretty awesome,” said Boutin of the Choi Institute. “Angikaze wasala endaweni eyodwa isikhathi eside kakhulu ekuphileni kwami ​​konke, 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, Bengicabanga ngalokhu ekuqaleni, kodwa wayememela ngempela… Wonke umuntu lapha iye ngokumema ngempela, 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 isinqumo ukuvula professional ekuqaleni kwalo nyaka ngemva kokuba ligcwaliswe in a isamba 13 ukulwa amateur. He would defeat MMA Athletix head coach Ryan Cowette (2-3) in his debut. In doing so, Boutin yazuza elithile revenge njengoba kwakunjalo protégé Cowette sika Brent Dillingham (1-1) ngubani eyayisikhiphile Boutin ukulahlekelwa sakhe sokuqala Boutin sika amateur DEBUT at “NEF III.” Boutin says that there really was no animosity between himself and Cowette, kodwa exchange post-impi phakathi Boutin and Dillingham at “NEF III” in 2012 is still in the back of his mind. He admits that he would love a rematch with Dillingham in the near future.

 

“Ngokwazi Brent Dillingham iya, yena omunye ngingathanda ngempela ukulwa maduzane 205 uma ungathola ukuma ukungihlangabeza khona,” Boutin declared. “Ngithanda ukuthatha abe ngesinye isikhathi ukulwa ngokushesha.”

 

Boutin bayoba nomsebenzi wakhe ukuphuma ngaye nge Hansen on September 12 e Lewiston. Hansen is an accomplished wrestler, sebezivumisile wawina Championship isimo for Intaba Valley High School in Rumford, Maine in 2004. Boutin, Nokho, eqiniseka in emakhonweni nasemandleni akhe siqu kokubili emile on the mat.

 

“Ngizizwa ngikulungele for nomaphi lapho mpi ayibonakali,” wathi Boutin. “Uma uhlala ezinyaweni, emahlandla ekugcineni phezu ezintathu, I’m gonna try to knock him out. It’s always fun to knock people out. If it goes to the ground, Ngizokhuluma inqobe khona.”

 

Ungalalela wonke NEF Podcast interview atwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Podcasts/

 

Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe Choi Institute, sicela uvakashele iwebhusayithi yabowww.choishindo.com.

 

New England ayalwa’ umcimbi olandelayo, “NEF XIX: Amazing,” ithatha indawoSaturday, September 12, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée e Lewiston, Maine. Amathikithi for “NEF XIX: Amazing” ukuqalisa nje $25 futhi ukudayiswa manje www.TheColisee.com noma ngokumemeza Colisée box office at 207.783.2009 x 525. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe mcimbi fight updates ikhadi, sicela uvakashele iwebhusayithi ukukhuthazwa sika at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ungakwazi watch NEF imiqophi at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, landela them on Twitternefights futhi ukuhamba neqembu Facebook esemthethweni "New England Ilwisana."

 

About New England ayalwa

 

New England ayalwa ("NEF") Yimpi izenzakalo ukukhushulwa inkampani. Mission NEF ukwakha esezingeni izenzakalo for fighters Maine kanye fans ngokufanayo. Executive team NEF has olutheni management combat ezemidlalo, izenzakalo production, ubudlelwane media, marketing, kwezomthetho kanye nokukhangisa.