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2022 is the Year of the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EIGHT-MAN TOURNAMENT SET TO DETERMINE 135-POUND WORLD CHAMPION AND $1 MILLION DOLLAR GRAND PRIZE WINNER
YEARLONG TOURNAMENT BEGINS IN FIRST QUARTER OF NEXT YEAR, EXCLUSIVELY ON SHOWTIME
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ENGLERNE -It was officially announced at tonight’sBellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi event that next year’s prestigious BELLATOR World Grand Prix will take place in the promotion’s incredibly stacked bantamweight division. The winner of tonight’s 135-Pound World Championship fight betweenSergio Pettis ogKyoji Horiguchi will defend their title next year in the Bantamweight World Grand Prix featuring a gauntlet of the eight best athletes the weight class has to offer.
In addition to both Pettis and Horiguchi, the Bantamweight World Grand Prix is set to feature former divisional championJohn Archuleta, Do Not. 2 rangeret-Raufeon Stots, Do Not. 3 rangeret-Patchy Mix, Do Not. 4 rangeret-Magomed Magomedov, Do Not. 5 rangeret-Leandro Higo, og nr. 6 rangeret-James Gallagher, who will all vie for the right to be named the next BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion and take home a grand prize of one-million-dollars.
First-round matchups and additional details such as dates, locations and tournament alternates will be revealed soon.
All tournament bouts will be five-round contests and will be telecast in the United States exclusively on SHOWTIME.
Former BELLATOR Bantamweight World Champion Kyoji Horiguchi enters tonight’s contest unranked due to inactivity within the promotion. Official BELLATOR Rankings will be updated and distributed on Monday, December. 6.
Champion – Sergio Pettis (21-5):
Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.,Sergio Pettis captured the BELLATOR bantamweight crown in May 2021 by outpointing former championJohn Archuleta in a fast-paced contest atBELLATOR 258.During a nearly six-year, 14-fight UFC stint, the Roufusport-product competed in both the flyweight and bantamweight classes, collecting nine victories and a pair of “Fight of the Night” honors against Alex Caceres and Matt Hobar in 2014. Prior to his UFC tenure, Pettis, the younger brother of former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, earned world titles in Resurrection Fighting Alliance’s flyweight division and North American Fighting Championship’s 135-pound class. Following a trio of impressive triumphs over some of the division’s elite, BELLATOR’s bantamweight champion is set to protect his belt and an unblemished 3-0 promotional mark entering the tournament.
Former BELLATOR Bantamweight Champion – Kyoji Horiguchi (29-3):
Hailing from Takasaki, Japan, 31-årigeKyoji Horiguchi is the reigning RIZIN bantamweight champion who notoriously became a simultaneous, to-oprykningsmester i 2019 after taking down and upsetting then-BELLATOR champion Darrion Caldwell at Madison Square Garden. Desværre, an injury would force Horiguchi to relinquish his BELLATOR title in 2019, and he now looks to reclaim his belt in a main event clash with current championSergio Pettis påBellator 272. While with RIZIN, the American Top Team-product amassed an impressive 10-1 promotional mark, highlighted by eight finishes and five first-round knockouts. Derudover, more than half of Horiguchi’s career victories have come via knockout. Nu, after reclaiming his RIZIN bantamweight strap and avenging only his third loss in 32 outings with a highlight-reel, opening-round knockout over Kai Asakura on New Year’s Eve 2020, the Japanese sensation fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla., aims to get his hands back on BELLATOR’s title
Do Not. 1 Ranked Bantamweight – John Archuleta (25-3):
With the Bantamweight World Grand Prix set, former BELLATOR World Champion and No. 1-rangeretJohn Archuleta sees a clear path toward regaining the 135-pound crown. Armed with 25 professional victories, Herunder 12 by way of K.O. eller indsendelse, the “Spaniard” has no issues stopping opponents inside the BELLATOR cage. The former four-division King of the Cage world champion, who holds victories over Patchy Mix, Henry Corrales, and Ricky Bandejas, strives to keep that trend going throughout the Grand Prix.
Do Not. 2 Ranked Bantamweight – Raufeon Stots (17-1):
Considered one of the world’s best 135-pound fighters, Raufeon “Supa” Stots has been in the title conversation since his 2019 BELLATOR debut. Currently riding a nine-fight winning streak, No. 2-ranked bantamweight has defeated some of BELLATOR’s finest, including Magomed Magomedov and Josh Hill, by smothering opponents with top-tier grappling ability. Sporting a near-perfect 17-1 rekord, the Roufusport product and two-time NCAA Division II Champion now has an opportunity to compete for a long-awaited crown.
Do Not. 3 Ranked Bantamweight – Patchy Mix (15-1):
Set to make his sixth promotional appearance under the BELLATOR umbrella, the pride of Angola, N.Y., has collected two-first round submission victories while compiling a 4-1 record with the Scott Coker-led promotion. The 28-year-old Buffalo, N.Y.. native looks to build off his most recent win atBellator 270 over James Gallagher in his opponent’s hometown of Dublin, Irland, sidste måned. Prior to his time with BELLATOR, Mix dominated the competition while on the regional scene by collecting nine of his 15 professional victories, including five first-round finishes. Nu, the submission specialist will face the toughest challenge of his career, a shot at the tournament’s $1 million prize and BELLATOR’s 135-pound strap.
Do Not. 4 Ranked Bantamweight – Magomed Magomedov (18-2):
After capturing belts in different organizations, Dagestani phenomMagomed Magomedov hopes to add to his collection by taking home BELLATOR gold. Amassing an impressive 18-2 career record with 12 via finish, “Tiger” has made a swift impact on the BELLATOR 135-pound division since his December 2020 promotional debut by climbing to No. 4 in the rankings. Possessing both a blistering pace and superior grappling, Magomedov has the potential to be a nightmare matchup for anyone in the BELLATOR Bantamweight World Grand Prix.
Do Not. 5 Ranked Bantamweight – Leandro Higo (21-5):
After dropping in weight to 135-pounds, Leandro Higo has been on a tear by winning three consecutive fights and putting the entire bantamweight division on notice. Under the tutelage of the famed Pitbull Brothers camp, the Brazilian is coming off a hard-fought, split-decision victory over former Bantamweight World Champion Darrion CaldwellatBellator 259 i maj 2021. As 12 of Higo’s 21 pro victories have come by submission, the entire bracket knows that the No. 5-ranked bantamweight will not be an easy out.
Do Not. 6 Ranked Bantamweight – James Gallagher (11-2):
Hailing from Strabane, Irland, one of MMA’s brightest young fighters strives to notch his 12th career victory in a tournament stacked with 135-pound talent. Following a finish over Anthony Taylor atBellator 169 i december 2016 and a pair of first-round submissions the following year, “The Strabanimal” has tallied four victories over his past six contests, including three first-round finishes and a highlight reel 35-second win atBellator 227. Poised for the biggest test of his young career, the former SBG Ireland-product aims to shed the shadow of former training partner, Conor McGregor, and add to his own legacy with a shot at BELLATOR bantamweight gold.
BesøgBellator.com for yderligere information.
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BELLATOR MMA Confirms Full Fight Card for BELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi on SHOWTIME This Friday, December. 3 på 10 P.M. ET/PTBELLATOR MMA Confirms Full Fight Card for BELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi on SHOWTIME This Friday, December. 3 på 10 P.M. ET / PT
BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD TITLE IS ON THE LINE AS BELLATOR CLOSES OUT THE YEAR AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA WITH A FLURRY OF ACTION-PACKED FIGHTS
ENGLERNE - BELLATOR MMA har bekræftet det fulde kampkort forBELLATOR MMA 272: Pettis vs Horiguchicard at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The event puts a stamp on the 2021 calendar year and is set to begin on SHOWTIME at10 p.m. ET / PT.
The stacked preliminary card will stream live on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube -kanal og Pluto TV begyndende kl7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
I den vigtigste begivenhed af aftenen, current BELLATOR Bantamweight World ChampionSergio Pettis (21-5) puts his belt on the line against former BELLATOR 135-pound titleholder and current RIZIN championKyoji Horiguchi (29-3). The co-main event features former featherweight world title challenger No. 4-rangeretEmmanuel Sanchez (20-6) versus former UFC standout and No. 9-rangeretJeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC).
Also anchoring the main card will be a bantamweight bout between UFC veteranJared Scoggins (10-1) og nr. 7-rangeretJosh Hill (20-4), as well as undefeated American Top Team-product, og nr. 5-ranked middleweightJohnny Eblen (9-0), who looks to protect his unblemished record against BELLATOR newcomerCollin Huckbody (10-3).
With seven thrilling fights in total, denBELLATOR MMA 272 preliminary card is highlighted by a pair of welterweight contests between Swedish submission specialist No. 10-rangeretOliver Enkamp (10-2) and former Oklahoma State University wrestling standoutKyle Crutchmer (7-1) samtLevan Chokheli (9-1, 1 NC) ogVinicius de Jesus (9-4).
Hawaii’sKai Kamaka III (8-4-1) returns to the Scott Coker-led promotion, as he prepares for battle withJohannes af Jesus (14-9) i fjerlette handling, mensDan Moret(15-6) ogSpike Carlyle (12-3) meet in a 160-lb contract weight matchup.
Three additional lightweight matchups have also been announced with Russian sensationAlexander Shabliy (20-3) taking on Utah’sBobby King (10-3), Killys Mota (12-2) kæmperMike Hamel (8-5), ogJustin Montalvo(3-0) squaring up withJacob Bohn (10-7)
Billetter tilBELLATOR MMA 272 er til salg nu, og kan købes påTicketmaster.com ogBellator.com.
Full bout listings are below:
BELLATOR MMA 272: PETTIS VS. HORIGUCHIHovedkortet:
Fredag, December. 3 - Lev videreSHOWTIME
10 p.m. ET / PT
Bantamweight World Title bout: C-Sergio Pettis (21-5) vs.Kyoji Horiguchi (29-3)
Fjervægt Bout: #4-Emmanuel Sanchez (20-6) vs. #9-Jeremy Kennedy (16-3, 1 NC)
Bantamweight bout: Josh Hill(20-4) vs.Jared Scoggins(10-1)
Mellemvægt Bout: #5-Johnny Eblen (9-0) vs.Collin Huckbody (10-3)
FORELØBIG CARD:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube -kanal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube -kanal | Pluto tv
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Letvægts Bout: Alexander Shabliy (20-3) vs.Bobby King (10-3)
Fjervægt Bout: Johannes af Jesus (14-9) vs.Kai Kamaka III (8-4-1)
Weltervægt Bout: Levan Chokheli (9-1, 1 NC) vs.Vinicius de Jesus (9-4)
Letvægts Bout: Justin Montalvo (3-0) vs.Jacob Bohn (10-7)
Letvægts Bout: Killys Mota (12-2) vs.Mike Hamel (8-5)
160-Pound Contract Weight bout: Dan Moret (15-6) vs.Spike Carlyle (12-3)
Weltervægt Bout: #10-Oliver Enkamp (10-2) vs.Kyle Crutchmer (7-1)
*Kort kan ændres.
BesøgBellator.com for yderligere information.
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Opdateret tidsplan for BELLATOR -begivenheder
Fri. December. 3 // Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi// Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, CT
CHAMP VS FORMER CHAMP SET FOR FLYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ON FEBRUARY 12TH
PRESSEMEDDELELSE: Portland, Maine (November 26, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) vender tilbage med sin næste mixed-martial-arts (MMA) begivenhed, "NEF 46: Årti med dominans," på lørdag, Februar 12, 2022, ved Aura i Portland, Maine. Arrangementet skal fejre NEFs ti-års jubilæum. Den førende regionale kampagne blev lanceret i februar 11, 2012. Tidligere i dag, NEF announced the addition of an amateur championship bout to the fight card. NEF Flyweight ChampionTyler Smythe (3-1) is scheduled to defend his title against former NEF Flyweight ChampionRyan "Gordo" Burgess (3-2) ved en kampvægt på 125 pounds.
Tyler Smythe notched his third MMA win and captured coveted NEF gold in the process when he recently stopped previously undefeated flyweight prospect Caleb “Dr. Feelgood” Austin (5-1) in a “Fight of the Night” performance at “NEF 45: Uprising.” Down on the scorecards but not discouraged, Smythe waged a come-from-behind victory to earn the technical knockout (WHO) stoppage over Austin in the final second of the fourth round of their championship bout. Never one to slow down, Smythe, who is trained by Nate Libby out of Evolution Athletix in Saco, Maine, is anxious to make an immediate turnaround and defend his title against a former NEF Champion.
“From bell to bell, every round, I’ll be going at this kid like he owes me money,” Smythe stated. “I want a quick finish. Ryan doesn’t deserve to be in that cage with me. February 12th, I’ll show why I’m the NEF flyweight champ.”
Ryan Burgess is no stranger to championship challenges. Hailing from Rumford, Maine, Burgess is one of only four Mountain Valley High School mat men to ever win triple state crowns in wrestling. He amassed an amazing 151-23 overall high school record before graduating and turning his attention to mixed martial arts. Burgess quickly made a name for himself in MMA when he won the NEF Flyweight Championship in November 2015 with a split-decision nod over then Champion Dustin Veinott (5-4). When Burgess last competed, he displayed a dangerous Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) game off his back in defeating Nate Boucher (0-1) in a heated hometown rivalry. Burgess, a BJJ purple belt, trains under Jason “JB” Bell and fights out of Bell’s Famoso BJJ.
“I’m super excited to make my return on NEF’s 10-year anniversary show,” Burgess stated. “It’s been a long time coming for me to return to the cage and I can’t think of a more perfect scenario than coming back and regaining my flyweight title with a finish over Smythe. It’s been three years since I’ve competed, but my coach, Jason Bell, and I have been putting in work behind the scenes. I can’t wait to showcase my skills and put on a show for the fans.
“Smythe seems like a tough opponent, and it was no easy feat for him to defeat Caleb Austin for the belt,” Burgess continued. “With that being said, I see many holes in his game that I plan to exploit come February 12th. I hope he’s not expecting the same fighter he’s watching in the three-plus-year-old film he’s researching to better understand me. Mentally and skillfully, I am a far superior fighter compared to my previous bouts and only my training partners actually know the weapons I’ll be bringing into that cage to get the job done. Smythe may rethink his entire pursuit of a professional MMA career when I’m finished with him. The pressure I’m going to bring would melt any of these amateur flyweights in New England and come February they will all be on notice.”
"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” finder sted på lørdag, Februar 12, 2022, ved Aura i Portland, Maine. Arrangementet skal fejre NEFs ti-års jubilæum. Døre åbne på 6 pm med første kamp kl 7 om eftermiddagen. Billetter er til salg nu klwww.Ticketmaster.com.
Five New Preliminary Matchups Added to BELLATOR MMA 271 på fredag, November. 12, Live på SHOWTIME
FIVE FRESH PRELIMINARY MATCHUPS ADDED TOBELLATOR MMA 271: CYBORG VS. KAVANAGHPÅ FREDAG, November. 12, LIVE ON SHOWTIME®
TONS OF SOUTH FLORIDA TALENT SET TO THRILL HOMETOWN CROWD AT HARD ROCK LIVE AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN HOLLYWOOD, FLA., AS BELLATOR™ RETURNS TO THE SUNSHINE STATE FOR FIRST TIME IN EIGHT YEARS
ENGLERNE -In addition to the Featherweight World Title main event pitting current 145-pound championCris "Cyborg"(24-2, 1 NC) against No. 5-rankedSinead Kavanagh(7-4), BELLATOR MMA has added several star-studded matchups to the preliminary portion ofBELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanaghpå fredag, November. 12, at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
SHOWTIME will televise the fantastic five-fight main card live at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.Derudover, the must-watch preliminary fights will stream live three hours earlier at7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT på BELLATOR MMA YouTube-kanalen, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and Pluto TV.
Tickets for BELLATOR MMA 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh are currently on sale at Ticketmaster.com and Bellator.com. Yderligere anfald vil blive annonceret inden længe.
In female flyweight action, Miami’s“Master” Valerie Loureda (3-1) hopes to steal the show yet again, as the 23-year-old star prepares for Knoxville’sTaylor Turner (5-7), while Brazilian sensationBruna Ellen (5-3) challenges the heavy-handedDesiree “Dirty Dez” Yanez (5-3).
Fighting out of Key West, Fla., the undefeated knockout artistroman faraldo (5-0) returns to the BELLATOR cage to face fellow Floridian and Pensacola-nativeRobert Turnquest (11-7) in a 170-pound contest. Additionally, Roufusport productJordan Newman (3-0) hopes to keep his perfect record intact in a middleweight showdown against Palm Beach, Florida’sShane O’Shea (4-2).
Til sidst, former Penn State wrestler and current American Top Team standoutCody lov (4-0) puts his unblemished professional mark on the line in a featherweight clash with Fort Smith, Arkansas’Colton Hamm (4-3).
In the co-main event., top-10 heavyweights will go toe-to-toe as No. 5-rangeretTyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) squares up with No. 8 Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC).
Rounding out the five-bout SHOWTIME telecast, the always electric and No. 5-rangeretAaron Pico (8-3) will square off against undefeated No. 8 Justin Gonzales (12-0), while No. 1-rangeretArlene Blencowe (14-8) attempts to cement her place as the next in line for a shot at the 145-pound crown against No. 7 Pam Sørenson(9-3). Kicking off the main card, ubesejret Nej. 7-ranked Boca Raton, Fla., resident Steve Mowry (9-0) will continue his quest toward the top of the heavyweight ranks as he takes on veteranRakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 NC).
OpdateretBELLATOR MMA 271: CYBORG VS. KAVANAGH MAIN CARD:
Fredag, November. 12 - Lev videreSHOWTIME
10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
FeatherweightWorld Titelkamp: C-Cris "Cyborg"(24-2, 1 NC) vs. #5-Sinead Kavanagh(7-4)
Heavyweight Co-Main Event: #5-Tyrell Fortune (11-1, 1 NC) vs. #8-Linton Vassell (20-8, 1 NC)
Fjervægt Bout: #5-Aaron Pico (8-3) vs. Do Not. 8-Justin Gonzales (12-0)
Fjervægt Bout: #1-Arlene Blencowe(14-8)vs. #7-Pam Sørenson(9-3)
Heavyweight Bout: #7-Steve Mowry(9-0)vs. Rakim Cleveland (22-13-1, 1 NC)
FORELØBIG CARD:
BELLATOR MMA YouTube -kanal | SHOWTIME Sports YouTube -kanal | Pluto tv
7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Fluevægt Bout: Bruna Ellen (5-3) vs.Desiree Yanez (5-3)
Weltervægt Bout: roman faraldo (5-0) vs.Robert Turnquest (11-7)
Fjervægt Bout: Cody lov(4-0) vs.Colton Hamm (4-3)
Fluevægt Bout: Valerie Loureda (3-1) vs.Taylor Turner (5-7)
Mellemvægt Bout: Jordan Newman (3-0) vs.Shane O’Shea(4-2)
For more information on upcoming BELLATOR MMA events, please visit BELLATOR.com.
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Opdateret tidsplan for BELLATOR -begivenheder
Fri. November. 5 // Bellator 270: Queally vs. Pitbull 2// 3Arena // Dublin, Irland
Fri. November. 12 // Bellator 271: Cyborg vs. Kavanagh // Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Kasino // Hollywood, FL
Fri. December. 3 // Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi// Mohegan Sun Arena // Uncasville, Conn.
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Komplet Fight Night -resultater, Citater & Billeder til BELLATOR MMA 269: Fedor vs. Johnson
CRIS CYBORG RETURNS AGAINST SINEAD KAVANAGH IN WORLD TITLE FIGHT ON FRIDAY NOV. 12
Stakes Raised in Rematch Between Peter Queally & Patricky Pitbull as Newly Vacated Lightweight World Title Now up for Grabs in Main Event of BELLATOR MMA 270 den nov. 5
FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE VIL VÆRE OP TIL GRABS PÅ NEF 45 I PORTLAND
PRESSEMEDDELELSE: Portland, Maine (September 21, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) vender tilbage med sin næste mixed-martial-arts (MMA) begivenhed, "NEF 45: Uprising," på fredag, November 5, 2021, ved Aura i Portland, Maine. Tidligere i dag, NEF annoncerede tilføjelsen af en amatørfjedervægtstitel om kampkortet. Regerende NEF amatør i fjervægt i fjervægtNathaniel Grimard(4-0) vil forsvare sit bælte modBilly Wilson (6-1).
Siden hans debut i september 2019, ubesejrede Nathaniel Grimard er dukket op som en af de bedste amatørmuligheder på New England MMA kredsløb. Grimard indsendte Justin Kangas (0-3) i første runde på “NEF 40” i Orono, Maine. Under Covid-19 pandemien, og den deraf følgende nedlukning af kampsportsarrangementer i regionen nordøst, Grimard holdt sig aktiv ved at tage kampe i Florida, hvor han sejrede to gange. I sidste måned på “NEF 44” vandt han NEF Amateur Featherweight Title med en imponerende anden runde teknisk knockout af Brandon Maillet-Fevens (3-2). Grimard repræsenterer Nostos MMA fra Somersworth, New Hampshire, hvor han træner under UFC og Bellator veteran, og tidligere NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, Devin Powell (10-5).
”Jeg er meget begejstret for at kæmpe i Portland mod min hårdeste modstander endnu,Sagde Grimard. ”Billy kommer fra et meget troværdigt fitnesscenter med lidt mere erfaring end mig, men det er det, der motiverer og ophidser mig ved denne kamp. Jeg tror, det bliver en stor kamp, og jeg forventer at have min bedste præstation til dato. ”
Billy “The Kid” Wilson kommer til Maine som udfordrer i november 5th. Af hans seks sejre, Wilson har fire afslutninger med tre tekniske knockouts og en indsendelse. Han har aktivt deltaget i sporten siden sommeren 2017. Wilson repræsenterer i øjeblikket Jackson Wink med base i Albuquerque, New Mexico-et verdenskendt MMA-træningsakademi, hvis liste står som et "hvem er hvem" af UFC-mestre og legender som Jon Jones (26-1) og Holly Holm (33-2-3) bare for at nævne nogle få.
”Jeg er meget velsignet over at have mulighed for at tage ud og rejse til et helt nyt område for at konkurrere,”Sagde Wilson, da han blev nået til kommentar. ”Jeg havde lige skiftet mine lejre til Jackson Wink, og jeg tror, at fansene vil se en helt ny fighter. ”
"NEF 45: Uprising ”finder sted fredag, November 5, 2021, ved Aura i Portland, Maine. Dørene åbner kl 6 pm med første kamp kl 7 om eftermiddagen. Billetter er til salg nu klwww.Ticketmaster.com.
Om New England Fights
New England Fights ("NEF") er en kamp Events kampagner selskab. NEFs mission er at skabe begivenheder af højeste kvalitet for både krigere og fans. NEF udøvende team har stor erfaring i kamp sport management, begivenheder produktion, medierelationer, markedsføring, juridiske og reklame.