Lewiston, Maine (Mars 11, 2016) - New England Lufton (NEF), Numër një promovimi rajonal Amerikës lufta, do të mbajë ngjarje e saj të ardhshëm, “NEF 22: Gjitha rrugët të çojnë KETU” në E shtunë, Prill 23, 2016 në COLISEE të ANDROSCOGGIN Bankës në Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and professional boxing bouts. Më parë sot, NEF announced the addition of an amateur featherweight title bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” kartë luftë. Caleb Hall (6-3) do të marrë në Erik Nelson (2-2) for the vacant NEF MMA Amateur Featherweight Title. The championship was vacated earlier this week when previous champion Aaron Lacey (6-1) announced that he would enter the professional ranks at “NEF 22.”
Caleb Hall is a member of the Choi Institute of Portland, Maine. He was a two-time Maine state champion wrestling for Dirigo High School in Dixfield. Hall later wrestled for both Plymouth State University (PSU) in New Hampshire and the University of Southern Maine (USM). He began competing in MMA in September 2012, making his debut at “NEF IV.” Hall last appeared in the NEF cage this past fall, scoring an impressive first-round submission victory over Matt Tamayo (0-1). He feels that his wrestling experience will carry him to the featherweight title on April 23rd against Nelson.
“I’m very excited to fight for the belt I have worked for,” said Hall. “My wrestling and constant pressure will be a big problem for Nelson. The scrambles and pressure will fold him and I’ll get the finish.”
Erik Nelson is a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) located in Lewiston, Maine where he is a jiu-jitsu instructor. Në dhjetor, he was awarded his brown belt by head coach Travis Wells. A few weeks later, Nelson would go on to defeat Julio Martinez (0-2) në “NEF 21.” Nelson believes his jiu-jitsu will be the deciding factor when he meets Caleb Hall for the amateur featherweight title on April 23rd.
“I am very excited for the opportunity to fight for a title in my hometown,” said Nelson. “Caleb is a talented wrestler, but I feel my jiu-jitsu is far superior. No matter where the fight goes, I see my hand being raised at the end.”
Ngjarja tjetër Lufton New England ", "NEF 22: Gjitha rrugët të çojnë KETU,"Zhvillohet E shtunë, Prill 23, 2016 në COLISEE të ANDROSCOGGIN Bankës në Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 dhe janë në shitje tani në www.TheColisee.com ose duke telefonuar në zyrën kuti COLISEE në 207.783.2009 x 525. Për më shumë informacion mbi ngjarje dhe luftën përditësimet e kartës, ju lutem vizitoni faqen e internetit Promovimin-së në www.NewEnglandFights.com. Veç kësaj, ju mund të shikojnë video në NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, ndjekin ato nënefights Twitter dhe të bashkohet me grupin zyrtar Facebook "New England lufton."