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Royce Gracie Hosts Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar Live Today at 3 p.m. PST / 6 p.m. EST on Bellator MMA’s Social Channels

Today at 3 p.m. PST / 6 p.m. EST on Bellator MMA’s social channels, one of the most influential MMA fighters of all-time, Royce Gracie, will be teaching a Brazilian jiu-jitsu seminar.

The event will begin promptly on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Bellator MMA Statement on May Events

Due to the ongoing safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as current federal, state and local government mandates, Bellator MMA officials today have announced that three upcoming live events scheduled for May have been postponed.

These events include:

  • Bellator 242 – May 9 i San Jose, Calif.
  • Bellator European Series London – May 16 i Londain
  • Bellator 243 – May 29 in Temecula, Calif.

The organization will continue to monitor the situation closely and fully intends to reschedule the events as soon as possible.

Mar i gcónaí, the health and safety of our athletes, lucht leanúna, partners and staff remains our top priority. We appreciate the understanding and patience of everyone involved during this incredibly difficult time.

Refunds for ticketholders to these events, as well as Bellator 241 originally scheduled for March 13 ag Mohegan Sun Arena, will be available at their original point of purchase.

Tabhair cuairt arBellator.com le haghaidh faisnéise breise.

NEF 43 A BHAINEANN LE MEITHEAMH 13 DUE CHUN CONCERNS CORONAVIRUS

Orono, Maine (Márta 20, 2020) - Troideanna Sasana Nua (NEF) D’fhógair mé inniu gurb iad na healaíona comhraic measctha eile an cur chun cinn troda (MMA) imeacht, "NEF 43: Rampage,"Athsceidealta go dtí Dé Sathairn, Meitheamh 13, 2020. An ócáid, a eascróidh as Ionad Ealaíon Collins ar champas suaitheanta Orono Ollscoil Maine, bhí sé beartaithe ar dtús Aibreán 18. Eagraithe imeachta, áfach, Tá cinneadh déanta agam athsceidealú a dhéanamh go Meitheamh 13 bunaithe ar na hIonaid um Rialú agus Cosc ar Ghalair (CDC) moladh le déanaí go mbeadh gach imeacht agus cruinniú comhdhéanta de 50 daoine nó níos mó a chur siar ar feadh ocht seachtaine ar a laghad mar gheall ar imní maidir le contagion coronavirus COVID-19.

Níos luaithe inniu, Scaoil NEF an ráiteas seo a leanas óna úinéirí Nick DiSalvo agus Matt Peterson trína leathanach Facebook:

Mar gheall ar imní leanúnach maidir leis an coronavirus agus cruinnithe poiblí, NEF 43 athsceidealta go dtí Dé Sathairn, Meitheamh 13, 2020, ag Ionad Ealaíon Collins in Orono. Osclófar na doirse ag 6 pm agus beidh an chéad troid ag 7 pm.

Le haghaidh ticéid a ceannaíodh trí throdaire (nó dóibh siúd a bheartaíonn ticéid a cheannach trí throdaire): Gach ticéad i gcló leis an Aibreán 18 tabharfar onóir don dáta ag an doras an 13 Meitheamh. Mura féidir leat freastal ar an ócáid ​​ar an dáta nua de Mheitheamh 13, téigh i dteagmháil leis an trodaire a dhíol an ticéad duit ar dtús.

Le haghaidh ticéid a ceannaíodh trí oifig bhosca CCA: Gach ticéad i gcló leis an Aibreán 18 tabharfar onóir don dáta ag an doras an 13 Meitheamh. Mura féidir leat freastal ar an ócáid ​​ar an dáta nua de Mheitheamh 13, seol ríomhphost chuig an oifig bhosca agccatix@maine.edu. Is féidir leat glaoch freisin 207.581-1755 agus fág teachtaireacht. Glacfaidh an oifig bhosca iarratais ar aisíocaíocht go dtí Dé hAoine seo chugainn, Márta 27, 2020, ag 5 pm EDT.

Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir as do chuid foighne agus tacaíochta leanúnach agus muid ag leanúint ar aghaidh ag déanamh monatóireachta agus ag dul in oiriúint don staid gan fasach seo. Guímid gach rath ar ár lucht leanúna, trodaithe, baill foirne, dea-shláinte agus sábháilteacht ag cairde ag an am deacair seo.

– Nick DiSalvo & Matt Peterson

Troideanna Sasana Nua’ chéad imeacht measctha-martial-ealaíon, “NEF 43: Rampage,” ar siúl ar an Satharn, Meitheamh 13, 2020, ag an Ionad Collins ar son na nEalaíon ag UMaine Orono. Tá ticéid ar díol anois agwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

BJ GARCEAU TO FIGHT ONE LAST TIME AT NEF 43 IN ORONO, MAINE

DO SCAOILEADH Láithreach: Orono, Maine (Márta 12, 2020) - Troideanna Sasana Nua (NEF) cuirfidh sé a chéad ealaíona comhraic measctha eile i láthair (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, dar teideal “NEF 43: Rampage,”Ar siúl Dé Sathairn, Aibreán 18, 2020, le clog-am de 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur strawweight bout to the card.BJ Garceau(1-1) sceidealta chun aghaidhFatima Kline(1-0) at a fight weight of 115 punt.

BJ Garceau will enter the NEF cage for the third and final time on April 18. Garceau, who was diagnosed with Type-1 juvenile diabetes in 1993, made headlines with her amateur debut and became an inspiration to many. She defeated Sarah Ziehm (1-2) via split decision at “NEF 32” in February 2018. Garceau returned to the cage later that year, losing to Chelsea Tucker (3-3) in the third round of an “NEF 36” contest. Garceau is a product of Young’s MMA based in Bangor, Maine

“I’m so excited to be back in the cage in my hometown, for what will be my final fight this April,” said Garceau.  “I want to be able to leave my old stomping grounds with my hand held high at the end and walk away with a win for my fans, cairde, teaghlaigh, cóistí, team and myself. I’ll give it everything I’ve got one last time and this will be a fight you don’t want to miss. With that being said, I am beyond grateful for my opponent taking on the fight and every opportunity Young’s MMA, NEF and everyone in the mixed martial arts community has given me over the years. Go raibh maith agat, go raibh maith agat, go raibh maith agat!"

Fatima Kline will make the trek from her home in Hyde Park, New York for the fight. At just 19-years-old, Kline already holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She made her amateur MMA debut last fall with a unanimous decision win on a card in White Plains, New York. Kline represents Black Hole Jiu-Jitsu based in Wappingers Falls, Nua-Eabhrac.

“I would like to thank NEF for giving me the opportunity to showcase all of my hard work,” said Kline when reached for comment. “Being that this is my debut fight for the organization, I promise to be at the top of my game come fight night. Go raibh maith agat, BJ, for accepting this matchup, and I look forward to seeing you in the cage. The one message I would have for the crowd is: be prepared to be entertained.”

Troideanna Sasana Nua’ chéad imeacht measctha-martial-ealaíon, “NEF 43: Rampage,” ar siúl ar an Satharn, Aibreán 18, 2020, ag an Ionad Collins ar son na nEalaíon ag UMaine Orono. Tá ticéid ar díol anois agwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Maidir troideanna Sasana Nua

Troideanna Sasana Nua ("NEF") Is troid imeachtaí chun cinn cuideachta. Is é misean NEF a chruthú na himeachtaí chaighdeán is airde do trodaithe agus lucht leanúna araon. Tá foireann feidhmiúcháin NEF taithí fhairsing i mbainistíocht spóirt a chomhrac, tháirgeadh Imeachtaí, caidreamh leis na meáin, margaíochta, dlí agus fógraíocht.

AARON LACEY RETURNING TO THE CAGE AT NEF 43 IN ORONO, MAINE

DO SCAOILEADH Láithreach: Orono, Maine (Márta 11, 2020) - Troideanna Sasana Nua (NEF) cuirfidh sé a chéad ealaíona comhraic measctha eile i láthair (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, dar teideal “NEF 43: Rampage,”Ar siúl Dé Sathairn, Aibreán 18, 2020, le clog-am de 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card.Aaron “Relentless” Lacey(6-2) sceidealta chun freastal ar“Yours Truly” Chris Herd(2-3) at a fight weight of 145 punt.

It will have been 19 months since the last time Aaron Lacey stepped in the NEF cage as a competitor. Lacey defeated veteran Jon Lemke (7-9) in the main event of “NEF 35” in September 2018. He has not fought since due to an injury suffered later that fall. A former NEF Amateur Featherweight Champion, Lacey started his professional career a perfect 4-0 before going 2-2 in his last four bouts. He will look to make his comeback a successful one on April 18. Lacey represents Young’s MMA based in nearby Bangor, Maine.

“I’m so super excited to be getting back into my happy place,” exclaimed Aaron Lacey.  “Matt (Peterson, Comh-úinéir NEF agus matchmaker) worked really hard to get me a fight on this card, and I am beyond grateful! Aibreán 18ú ‘Relentless’ returns!"

Comhraic Lacey s, Chris Herd, will make the 1,000-mile trip from his home in Wilmington, North Carolina for the fight. Herd had a stellar amateur career, dul 5-0 with four knockouts and one submission and capturing a regional championship along the way. Both of his wins as a professional have been first-round finishes with one a technical knockout and the other a submission. Herd currently represents Brunson’s MMA & Fitness based in Wilmington, North Carolina.

“No man can touch me without my permission,” said Herd when reached for comment.  “This fight will go where I want it, and I will finish it at will.”

Troideanna Sasana Nua’ chéad imeacht measctha-martial-ealaíon, “NEF 43: Rampage,” ar siúl ar an Satharn, Aibreán 18, 2020, ag an Ionad Collins ar son na nEalaíon ag UMaine Orono. Tá ticéid ar díol anois agwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Maidir troideanna Sasana Nua

Troideanna Sasana Nua ("NEF") Is troid imeachtaí chun cinn cuideachta. Is é misean NEF a chruthú na himeachtaí chaighdeán is airde do trodaithe agus lucht leanúna araon. Tá foireann feidhmiúcháin NEF taithí fhairsing i mbainistíocht spóirt a chomhrac, tháirgeadh Imeachtaí, caidreamh leis na meáin, margaíochta, dlí agus fógraíocht.

FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT ADDED TO NEF 43 CARD IN ORONO, MAINE

DO SCAOILEADH Láithreach: Orono, Maine (Márta 10, 2020) - Troideanna Sasana Nua (NEF) cuirfidh sé a chéad ealaíona comhraic measctha eile i láthair (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, dar teideal “NEF 43: Rampage,”Ar siúl Dé Sathairn, Aibreán 18, 2020, le clog-am de 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card.Carl Langston (0-5) sceidealta chun freastal arAaron “Short Fuse” Hughes(0-0) at a fight weight of 145 punt.

Carl Langston comes into the fight looking for the first win that has eluded him thus far in his professional career. Last month, Langston took on Jacob Deppmeyer (1-0) in Portland, Maine at “NEF 42,” losing via first-round technical knockout. It was his first fight back with the promotion since losing his pro debut in April 2018. Langston, a lifelong practitioner of Taekwondo, currently represents Young’s MMA based in nearby Bangor, Maine.

“It’s been hard getting fights altogether, but even more so in my home state,” noted Langston.  “So, with this last lost I didn’t think I was going to get another fight for a bit. I got in my own head and said I wanted to stop fighting for a bit, but when I got the call three weeks after the loss, I couldn’t say no. This is something I need, back-to-back fights. I just have to show up like I show up in the gym and I’ll get my hand raised without a doubt.”

Aaron Hughes will make both his professional and promotional debuts with NEF. He has had a very active amateur career since his debut in 2015, putting together a record of 4-6 while competing on fight cards in his home state of Massachusetts. Hughes represents Regiment Training Center of Fall River, Massachusetts where he trains alongside the likes of current UFC star and former NEF Professional Cruiserweight Champion Yorgan De Castro (6-0).

“I’m really excited to take the trip to Maine to make my professional debut,” said Hughes when reached for comment.  “My opponent is skilled, but I’m coming to put on a show, and he’s just a man in the way of my dreams to the UFC. Thank you to NEF for having me out.”

Troideanna Sasana Nua’ chéad imeacht measctha-martial-ealaíon, “NEF 43: Rampage,” ar siúl ar an Satharn, Aibreán 18, 2020, ag an Ionad Collins ar son na nEalaíon ag UMaine Orono. Tá ticéid ar díol anois agwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Maidir troideanna Sasana Nua

Troideanna Sasana Nua ("NEF") Is troid imeachtaí chun cinn cuideachta. Is é misean NEF a chruthú na himeachtaí chaighdeán is airde do trodaithe agus lucht leanúna araon. Tá foireann feidhmiúcháin NEF taithí fhairsing i mbainistíocht spóirt a chomhrac, tháirgeadh Imeachtaí, caidreamh leis na meáin, margaíochta, dlí agus fógraíocht.

FULL FIGHT CARD AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR THIS FRIDAY’S BELLATOR 241: Pitbull vs. CARVALHO EVENT AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA – LIVE ON DAZN

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to MOHEGAN Sun Arena seo Dé hAoine, Márta 13 is official with a stacked six-fight main card, headlined by current two-division champ Patricio PitBull (30-4) defending his 145-lb. title in the Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinals against upstart SBG-product and tournament dark horse Pedro Carvalho (11-3).



Bellator 241: PitBull vs. Carvalho will stream live exclusively on DAZN ag 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel, chomh maith le DAZN, ag tosú ag 7:30 p.m. AGUS / 4:30 p.m. PT.



The exciting main card will also see a Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal take place in the co-main event,nuair Daniel Weichel (40-11) rematches Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4) for a future shot at the world title. Chomh maith leis sin, former New York Giants lineman Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) will be taking on Ronny Markes (19-7) in a heavyweight main card bout, while England’s Paul Daley (42-17-2) and heavy-handed Sabah Homasi (13-8) go toe-to-toe in a 170-pound matchup that is sure to produce fireworks. Rounding out the main card will see Connecticut’s own Nick Newell (16-3) ag cur ar Zach Zane (14-9) of Hawaii at lightweight and a must-see middleweight contest showcasing Anatoly Tokov (29-2) vs. Fabio Aguiar (17-1).



An cárta réamh Bellator 241: PitBull vs. Carvalho will stream live stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel agus DAZN ag 7:30 p.m. AGUS / 4:30 p.m. PT. The prelims feature appearances from Bellator prospects and other familiar names in Baby Slice (3-2, 1 NC), Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0), Leslie Smith (11-8-1), Romero Cotton (4-0), Mike Kimbel
(3-2), agus Leandro Higo (19-5) cruinniú Dominic Mazzotta (15-3) ag featherweight.



Comhlánaigh Bellator 241: PitBull vs. Carvalho Príomh Cárta:

DAZN

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT



Featherweight WGP Quarterfinal World Title Bout: Patricio PitBull (30-4) vs. Pedro Carvalho (11-3)

Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal Bout: Daniel Weichel (40-11) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) vs. Ronny Markes (19-7)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Paul Daley (42-17-2) vs. Sabah Homasi (13-8)

Lightweight Príomh Cárta Bout: Nick Newell (16-3) vs. Zach Zane (14-9)

Middleweight Príomh Cárta Bout: Anatoly Tokov (29-2) vs. Fabio Aguiar (17-1)



Réamh Cárta:

Bellator’s YouTube Channel | DAZN

7:30 p.m. AGUS / 4:30 p.m. PT



Welterweight Réamh Bout: Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0) vs. Billy Goff (2-2)

160-lb. Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Baby Slice (3-2, 1 NC) vs. Kaheem Murray (3-3)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Jordan Newman (2-0) vs. Pat McCrohan (4-3)

Middleweight Réamh Bout: Romero Cotton (4-0) vs. Justin Sumter (7-3)

140-lb. Contract Weight Preliminary Bout: Mike Kimbel (3-2) vs. Kenny Rivera (2-2)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Killys Mota (12-1) vs. Nate Andrews (16-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Leandro Higo (19-5) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (15-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Leslie Smith (11-8-1) vs. Jessy Miele (9-3)

Welterweight Réamh Bout: Ion Pascu (18-10) vs. Mark Lemminger (10-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Vladimir Tokov (7-0) vs. Marcus Surin (6-2)



*Cárta faoi réir athraithe.



Tabhair cuairt ar Bellator.com le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais.

LIZ CARMOUCHE TO MAKE BELLATOR MMA DEBUT AGAINST UNDEFEATED MANDY BÖHM IN MAIN EVEN EVENT OF PROMOTION’S RETURN TO PECHANGA RESORT CASINO

EVENT SET FOR FRIDAY, BEALTAINE 29 AG 10 P.m. ET/9 P.M. CT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MÁRTA 13!



LOS ANGELES – Bellator officials today announced that the eagerly anticipated promotional debut of Liz Carmouche (13-7) will take place on Friday, Bealtaine 29 at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. against undefeated SBG Ireland’s flyweight prospect Mandy Böhm (6-0, 1 NC).



Ticéid le haghaidh an Bellator 243: Carmouche vs. Böhm go on sale March 13 ag 3 p.m. PT and are available at the Pechanga box office, chomh maith leBellator.com, Ticketmaster.com agus Pechanga.com.



The event will be broadcast live Friday, Bealtaine 29 ar Líonra Paramount agus DAZN ag 10 p.m. AGUS / 9 p.m. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator’s MMA YouTube cainéal. Beidh bouts breise a fógraíodh i seachtainí romhainn.



A United States Marine Corps veteran and established flyweight competitor, Carmouche joined Bellator’s women’s flyweight division this past December following a six-year run in UFC – a tenure that includes world title bouts in both the bantamweight and flyweight divisions, as well as notable wins over Katlyn Chookagian and Jessica Andrade.



Fighting out of San Diego, the 36-year-old Team Hurricane Awesome-product also formerly competed for Strikeforce, notching a pair of victories with the promotion. She also earned a win over Valentina Shevchenko earlier in her career. Prior to “Girl-Rilla’s” days as a professional athlete, the Lafayette, Louisiana-native spent five years serving as an aviation electrician in the United Stated Marine Corps, where she completed three tours of duty in the Middle East.



Fresh off a flyweight title victory on the regional MMA scene last May, Mandy Böhm is ready to bring her undefeated mark as a professional to the highest levels of the sport when she meets former two-division title challenger Liz Carmouche on May 29. Hailing from Germany, but training under the tutelage of John Kavanagh at SBG Ireland in Dublin, “Monster” is a force to be reckoned with on the feet, but showcased her strong submission skills when she handed top Canadian prospect Jade Masson-Wong the first loss of her career in 2019.



Nuashonraithe Bellator 243: Carmouche vs. Böhm Cárta comhrac:

Flyweight Main Event: Liz Carmouche (13-7) vs. Mandy Böhm (6-0, 1 NC)



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559 Fights returns to Visalia

SELMA, Calif. – Larry Gonzales hasn’t had the best of luck in his young mixed martial arts career. The Fresno heavyweight had three fights fall apart before he even had a chance to compete.

But once Gonzales stepped foot in the cage, he hasn’t looked back amassing a 4-0 taifead, capturing a 559 Fights Heavyweight Championship and climbing to a No. 3 ranking in the state.

Gonzales hopes to keep the good fortune going on March 13 – Friday the 13th – in a heavyweight title showdown with Fresno’s Kail Melton (1-2) at the Visalia Convention Center. Doors open at 6pm and first fight is at 7.

“Looking at things now this might be one of the largest fight cards we’ve ever put together," 559 Fights owner Jeremy Luchau said. “15 mma bouts in all, with three of them being title fights and a grappling tournament. I don’t know what more fight fans could possibly want.”

The co-main event features a California Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Organization Middleweight State title fight, pitting two of the Valley’s best 185-pound prospects against one another – Hanford’s Marqus Blevins (3-0) and Orange Cove’s Jared Velasquez (4-3).

“It’s been a long time coming to get Blevins into the 559 Fights cage,” Luchau said. “Blevins trains out of Valley Fight Club and that’s where I had my start in mixed martial arts training. It’s an honor and a pleasure to be able to have them represented in our promotion. And I’m also excited to have Velasquez back in action. He’s as tough as they come and represents a great city in Orange Cove where we just had an extremely successful event.”

Flyweights will also take center stage, as 125-pound 559 Fights kingpin Johnny Maldonado of Bakersfield defends his perfect 4-0 record in a rematch with former champion Josue Gonzales (3-2) of San Luis Obispo.

559 Fights will also be hosting its first grappling tournament, which will take place in the 155-185 weight classes and feature competitors from all over the Central Valley.

“The fight card is pretty stacked, but I’m probably most excited about this grappling tournament that we are doing,” Luchau added. “There’s going to be a lot of notable names from the Valley competing. It’s a great start for us on where we see the future of both grappling and 559 Fights heading in the future.”

In other main card bouts; Irvine flyweight Meggan Tamondong (2-1) takes on Rocklin’s Valerie Thurs (3-4), Lindsay lightweight Mark Felix (4-3) battles Sacramento’s Julius Wright (5-4), Hanford featherweight Denzel Rosaroso (3-0) fights Bakersfield’s Sal Bruno (2-2-2), Sanger welterweight Anthony Mata (1-1) tangles with Bakersfield’s Jeramy Titsworth (1-1) and Porterville light heavyweight Omar Reneau (2-3) fights Lathrop’s Danny Moreno (2-2).

Grappling competitors include; Porterville’s Brandon Cohea, Fresno’s Nick Bustamante, Selma’s Julian Tovar, Parlier’s Christian Avalos, Fresno’s Art Hernandez, Visalia’s Marc DeLaCruz, Fresno’s Alex Rojas and Bakersfield’s Matt Reed.

For more information please visit www.559fights.com

CONTROVERSIAL FIGHT WILL GET A REMATCH AT NEF 43 IN ORONO

DO SCAOILEADH Láithreach: Orono, Maine (Feabhra 28, 2020) - Troideanna Sasana Nua (NEF) cuirfidh sé a chéad ealaíona comhraic measctha eile i láthair (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. An ócáid, dar teideal “NEF 43: Rampage,”Ar siúl Dé Sathairn, Aibreán 18, 2020, le clog-am de 7 pm EDT. Níos luaithe inniu, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur flyweight bout to the card. Caleb "Dr. Feelgood "Austin (4-0) Beidh aghaidh James Ploss (1-2) at a fight weight of 125 punt.

The bout will be a rematch of the first fight between Austin and Ploss that took place three years prior in April 2017 at “NEF 28.” Austin was declared the winner of that first contest, but not without controversy. Seconds into the first round, Ploss had a tight guillotine choke applied to Austin. Austin tapped out, but the referee was out of position to see the tap. Ploss released Austin from the hold, thinking he had won the fight. The referee, to Ploss’ bewilderment, ordered the fight to continue. As Ploss tried to make sense of the situation, Austin took him down and finished the fight moments later by technical knockout.

In the days that followed, many were critical of Austin on social media. The matter seemed to die down after a few days, only to be brought back to the forefront with a vengeance late last year when former UFC and WEC star Mike Brown (26-9) shared the clip on Twitter as an example of “fighting until the referee tells you to stop.” Suddenly, the fight received global attention from major online news sources likeBloody ElbowMMA JunkieThe Athletic, agusAn Underground.

The first fight with Ploss was Caleb Austin’s amateur MMA debut. He was 18-years-old at the time and still a senior at Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine. Austin was a standout wrestler in high school, putting together a record of 208-11 over four years and winning state titles at 126 pounds his junior and senior years. He was named the 2017 “Wrestler of the Yearby the Lewiston Sun Journal. After graduation, Austin continued his wrestling career at the University of Southern Maine, but he took the next two years off from MMA competition. He returned last summer and has won three fights in a row since he made his comeback. Austin currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) i Lewiston, Maine.

“I’m excited to finally be able to fight James again to gain some closure,” said Austin of the rematch with Ploss. “My MMA debut has haunted me since it happened almost three years ago. I’m thankful to James and his team for giving me this opportunity to get back in there with him. I’ve wanted this for a long time and I promise to make the most of the moment. When I exit the cage this time, it will be without question or controversy—it will end definitively.”

James Ploss went on to fight two more times in 2017 and has not competed since. He is a member of Greg Williams’ Team Kaze based in Lancaster, New Hampshire. Like Austin, Ploss will be looking for closure to the outcome of their first encounter.

“I’m grateful for a rematch with Caleb,” said Ploss. “Reflecting, I have pondered the question, ‘Am I better than Caleb or is he better than me?’ This is the perfect chance to find out—a second chance for us both to give it our all and see who comes out on top giving the fans, MMA community, and both of us the rematch we all want! 18 Aibreán, we both test ourselves.”

Troideanna Sasana Nua’ chéad imeacht measctha-martial-ealaíon, “NEF 43: Rampage,” ar siúl ar an Satharn, Aibreán 18, 2020, ag an Ionad Collins ar son na nEalaíon ag UMaine Orono. Tá ticéid ar díol anois agwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Maidir troideanna Sasana Nua

Troideanna Sasana Nua ("NEF") Is troid imeachtaí chun cinn cuideachta. Is é misean NEF a chruthú na himeachtaí chaighdeán is airde do trodaithe agus lucht leanúna araon. Tá foireann feidhmiúcháin NEF taithí fhairsing i mbainistíocht spóirt a chomhrac, tháirgeadh Imeachtaí, caidreamh leis na meáin, margaíochta, dlí agus fógraíocht.