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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, Kegugupan, 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 di San Jose, Kalif.
  • Bellator European Series London – May 16 di London
  • Bellator 243 – May 29 in Temecula, Kalif.

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

Selalu, the health and safety of our athletes, penggemar, 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 di Mohegan Sun Arena, will be available at their original point of purchase.

Silahkan kunjungiBellator.com untuk informasi tambahan.

NEF 43 DIJADWALKAN HINGGA JUNI 13 AKIBAT MASALAH KORONAVIRUS

Orono, Maine (Bulan Maret 20, 2020) - Perkelahian New England (NEF) hari ini mengumumkan bahwa seni bela diri campuran promosi pertarungan berikutnya (MMA) peristiwa, "NEF 43: Mengamuk,"Telah dijadwalkan ulang menjadi hari Sabtu, Bulan Juni 13, 2020. Acara, yang akan berasal dari Collins Center for the Arts di kampus Orono unggulan Universitas Maine, semula dijadwalkan digelar pada April mendatang 18. Penyelenggara acara, akan tetapi, telah memutuskan untuk menjadwal ulang ke Juni 13 berdasarkan Pusat Pengendalian dan Pencegahan Penyakit (CDC) rekomendasi terbaru yang terdiri dari semua acara dan pertemuan 50 orang atau lebih ditunda setidaknya selama delapan minggu karena kekhawatiran seputar penularan virus korona COVID-19.

Sebelumnya hari ini, NEF merilis pernyataan berikut dari pemiliknya Nick DiSalvo dan Matt Peterson melalui halaman Facebook-nya:

Karena kekhawatiran yang sedang berlangsung seputar virus corona dan pertemuan publik, NEF 43 telah dijadwalkan ulang menjadi Sabtu, Bulan Juni 13, 2020, di Pusat Seni Collins di Orono. Pintu akan terbuka pukul 6 pm dan pertarungan pertama akan dimulai 7 pm.

Untuk tiket yang dibeli melalui pesawat tempur (atau bagi mereka yang berencana membeli tiket melalui pesawat tempur): Semua tiket dicetak dengan bulan April 18 tanggal akan dihormati di pintu pada tanggal 13 Juni. Jika Anda tidak dapat menghadiri acara pada tanggal baru Juni 13, silahkan hubungi petarung yang awalnya menjual tiketnya.

Untuk tiket yang dibeli melalui box office CCA: Semua tiket dicetak dengan bulan April 18 tanggal akan dihormati di pintu pada tanggal 13 Juni. Jika Anda tidak dapat menghadiri acara pada tanggal baru Juni 13, silakan kirim email ke box office diccatix@maine.edu. Anda juga dapat menelepon 207.581-1755 dan tinggalkan pesan. Box office akan menerima permintaan pengembalian dana hingga Jumat depan, Bulan Maret 27, 2020, di 5 EDT.

Terima kasih atas kesabaran dan dukungan Anda selama kami terus memantau dan menyesuaikan diri dengan situasi yang belum pernah terjadi sebelumnya ini. Kami berharap semua penggemar kami, pejuang, staf, dan teman-teman kesehatan dan keselamatan yang baik pada saat yang sulit ini.

– Nick DiSalvo & Matt Peterson

Perkelahian New England’ acara seni bela diri campuran berikutnya, “NEF 43: Mengamuk,” akan berlangsung pada hari Sabtu, Bulan Juni 13, 2020, di Collins Center for the Arts di UMaine Orono. Tiket yang dijual sekarang diwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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

UNTUK SEGERA: Orono, Maine (Bulan Maret 12, 2020) - Perkelahian New England (NEF) akan menampilkan seni bela diri campuran berikutnya (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, berjudul “NEF 43: Mengamuk,”Akan berlangsung pada hari Sabtu, Bulan April 18, 2020, dengan waktu bel 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur strawweight bout to the card.BJ Garceau(1-1) dijadwalkan untuk menghadapiFatima Kline(1-0) pada berat pertarungan 115 pon.

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, teman teman, keluarga, pelatih, 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. Terima kasih, terima kasih, terima kasih!"

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, New York.

“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. Terima kasih, 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.”

Perkelahian New England’ acara seni bela diri campuran berikutnya, “NEF 43: Mengamuk,” akan berlangsung pada hari Sabtu, Bulan April 18, 2020, di Collins Center for the Arts di UMaine Orono. Tiket yang dijual sekarang diwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Tentang Perkelahian New England

Perkelahian New England ("NEF") adalah perkelahian perusahaan event promosi. Misi NEF adalah membuat acara dengan kualitas terbaik untuk pejuang dan penggemar. Tim eksekutif NEF memiliki pengalaman yang luas dalam manajemen olahraga tempur, produksi acara, hubungan media, pemasaran, hukum dan periklanan.

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

UNTUK SEGERA: Orono, Maine (Bulan Maret 11, 2020) - Perkelahian New England (NEF) akan menampilkan seni bela diri campuran berikutnya (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, berjudul “NEF 43: Mengamuk,”Akan berlangsung pada hari Sabtu, Bulan April 18, 2020, dengan waktu bel 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card.Aaron "Tanpa henti" Lacey(6-2) dijadwalkan bertemu“Yours Truly” Chris Herd(2-3) pada berat pertarungan 145 pon.

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, NEF co-pemilik dan mak comblang) worked really hard to get me a fight on this card, and I am beyond grateful! Bulan April 18th ‘Relentless’ returns!"

Lawan Lacey, 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, akan 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.”

Perkelahian New England’ acara seni bela diri campuran berikutnya, “NEF 43: Mengamuk,” akan berlangsung pada hari Sabtu, Bulan April 18, 2020, di Collins Center for the Arts di UMaine Orono. Tiket yang dijual sekarang diwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Tentang Perkelahian New England

Perkelahian New England ("NEF") adalah perkelahian perusahaan event promosi. Misi NEF adalah membuat acara dengan kualitas terbaik untuk pejuang dan penggemar. Tim eksekutif NEF memiliki pengalaman yang luas dalam manajemen olahraga tempur, produksi acara, hubungan media, pemasaran, hukum dan periklanan.

FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT ADDED TO NEF 43 CARD IN ORONO, MAINE

UNTUK SEGERA: Orono, Maine (Bulan Maret 10, 2020) - Perkelahian New England (NEF) akan menampilkan seni bela diri campuran berikutnya (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, berjudul “NEF 43: Mengamuk,”Akan berlangsung pada hari Sabtu, Bulan April 18, 2020, dengan waktu bel 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card.Carl Langston (0-5) dijadwalkan bertemuAaron “Short Fuse” Hughes(0-0) pada berat pertarungan 145 pon.

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.”

Perkelahian New England’ acara seni bela diri campuran berikutnya, “NEF 43: Mengamuk,” akan berlangsung pada hari Sabtu, Bulan April 18, 2020, di Collins Center for the Arts di UMaine Orono. Tiket yang dijual sekarang diwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Tentang Perkelahian New England

Perkelahian New England ("NEF") adalah perkelahian perusahaan event promosi. Misi NEF adalah membuat acara dengan kualitas terbaik untuk pejuang dan penggemar. Tim eksekutif NEF memiliki pengalaman yang luas dalam manajemen olahraga tempur, produksi acara, hubungan media, pemasaran, hukum dan periklanan.

KARTU FIGHT LENGKAP DAN RINCIAN PENYIARAN UNTUK BELLATOR JUMAT INI 241: PITBULL VS. ACARA CARVALHO DI MOHEGAN SUN ARENA - LANGSUNG DI DAZN

Uncasville, Conn. - Daftar lengkap pertandingan untuk kembalinya Bellator Mohegan Sun Arena ini Hari Jumat, Bulan Maret 13 resmi dengan kartu utama enam pertandingan bertumpuk, dipimpin oleh juara dua divisi saat ini Patricio Pitbull (30-4) mempertahankan 145-lb-nya. gelar di Perempatfinal Grand Prix Dunia Kelas Bulu melawan produk SBG pemula dan kuda hitam turnamen Pedro Carvalho (11-3).



Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho akan melakukan streaming langsung secara eksklusif di DAZN di 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, sementara tindakan pendahuluan akan terus berlanjut Saluran YouTube Bellator MMA, sebaik DAZN, dimulai 7:30 p.m. DAN / 4:30 p.m. PT.



Kartu utama yang menarik juga akan menampilkan Perempatfinal Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix berlangsung di acara co-main,pada saat Daniel Weichel (40-11) rematches Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4) untuk kesempatan meraih gelar juara dunia di masa depan. Tambahan lagi, mantan gelandang New York Giants Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) akan mengambil Ronny markes (19-7) dalam pertarungan kartu utama kelas berat, sementara Inggris Paul Daley (42-17-2) dan bertangan berat Sabah Homasi (13-8) bertarung satu lawan satu dalam pertarungan seberat 170 pon yang pasti akan menghasilkan kembang api. Membulatkan kartu utama akan melihat kartu Connecticut sendiri Nick Newell (16-3) mengambil Zach Zane (14-9) Hawaii di kontes kelas menengah ringan dan yang harus dilihat Anatoly Tokov (29-2) vs. Fabio Aguiar (17-1).



Kartu awal untuk Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho akan melakukan streaming langsung pada Saluran YouTube Bellator MMA dan DAZN di 7:30 p.m. DAN / 4:30 p.m. PT. Prelims menampilkan penampilan dari prospek Bellator dan nama akrab lainnya di Baby Slice (3-2, 1 NC), Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0), Leslie Smith (11-8-1), Romero Cotton (4-0), Mike Kimbel
(3-2), dan Leandro Higo (19-5) pertemuan Dominic Mazzotta (15-3) di kelas bulu.



Lengkap Bellator 241: Pitbull vs. Carvalho Kartu Utama:

DAZN

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



Perebutan Gelar Juara Dunia Perempatfinal Kelas Bulu WGP: Patricio Pitbull (30-4) vs. Pedro Carvalho (11-3)

Pertandingan Perempatfinal Dunia Kelas Bulu: Daniel Weichel (40-11) vs. Emmanuel Sanchez (19-4)

Pertandingan Kartu Utama Kelas Berat: Matt Mitrione (13-7, 1 NC) vs. Ronny markes (19-7)

Pertandingan Kartu Utama Kelas Welter: Paul Daley (42-17-2) vs. Sabah Homasi (13-8)

Pertandingan Kartu Utama Ringan: Nick Newell (16-3) vs. Zach Zane (14-9)

Pertandingan Kartu Utama Kelas Menengah: Anatoly Tokov (29-2) vs. Fabio Aguiar (17-1)



Kartu awal:

Saluran YouTube Bellator | DAZN

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



Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Robson Gracie Jr. (3-0) vs. Billy Goff (2-2)

160-lb. Pertandingan Awal Berat Kontrak: Baby Slice (3-2, 1 NC) vs. Kaheem Murray (3-3)

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Menengah: Jordan Newman (2-0) vs. Pat McCrohan (4-3)

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Menengah: Romero Cotton (4-0) vs. Justin Sumter (7-3)

140-lb. Pertandingan Awal Berat Kontrak: Mike Kimbel (3-2) vs. Kenny Rivera (2-2)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Ringan: Killys Mota (12-1) vs. Nate Andrews (16-3)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: Leandro Higo (19-5) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (15-3)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Bulu: Leslie Smith (11-8-1) vs. Jessy Miele (9-3)

Pertandingan Penyisihan Kelas Welter: Ion Pascu (18-10) vs. Tandai Lemminger (10-1)

Pertandingan Awal Kelas Ringan: Vladimir Tokov (7-0) vs. Marcus Surin (6-2)



*Kartu dapat berubah.



Silahkan kunjungi Bellator.com untuk informasi lebih lanjut.

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, MAY 29 AT 10 P.m. DAN / 9 malam. CT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, BULAN MARET 13!



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



Tiket untuk Bellator 243: Carmouche vs. Böhm go on sale March 13 di 3 p.m. PT and are available at the Pechanga box office, sebaikBellator.com, Ticketmaster.com dan Pechanga.com.



The event will be broadcast live Friday, Mei 29 pada tanggal Paramount Jaringan dan DAZN di 10 p.m. DAN / 9 malam. CT, sementara tindakan pendahuluan akan terus berlanjut Bellator’s MMA YouTube channel. serangan tambahan akan diumumkan dalam beberapa pekan mendatang.



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.



Berjuang dari 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.



Diperbarui Bellator 243: Carmouche vs. Böhm Fight Card:

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



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559 Perkelahian kembali ke Visalia

SELMA, Kalif. - Larry Gonzales kurang beruntung dalam karir mudanya di seni bela diri campuran. Kelas berat Fresno memiliki tiga pertarungan yang berantakan bahkan sebelum dia memiliki kesempatan untuk bersaing.

Namun begitu Gonzales menginjakkan kaki di kandang, dia tidak melihat ke belakang mengumpulkan 4-0 catatan, menangkap a 559 Perkelahian Kejuaraan Kelas Berat dan naik ke No.. 3 peringkat di negara bagian.

Gonzales berharap keberuntungan terus berlanjut pada bulan Maret 13 - Jumat tanggal 13 - dalam pertarungan gelar kelas berat dengan petenis Fresno Kail Melton (1-2) di Pusat Konvensi Visalia. Pintu terbuka pada pukul 6 sore dan pertarungan pertama pukul 7.

“Melihat banyak hal sekarang, ini mungkin salah satu kartu pertarungan terbesar yang pernah kami kumpulkan," 559 Kata pemilik perkelahian Jeremy Luchau. “Serangan 15 mma secara keseluruhan, dengan tiga di antaranya adalah perebutan gelar dan turnamen bergulat. Saya tidak tahu apa lagi yang mungkin diinginkan penggemar laga. "

Acara co-main ini menampilkan pertarungan perebutan gelar California Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Organization Middleweight State, mengadu dua prospek terbaik Lembah seberat 185 pon satu sama lain - Marqus Blevins dari Hanford (3-0) dan Jared Velasquez di Orange Cove (4-3).

“Sudah lama sekali untuk memasukkan Blevins ke dalam 559 Perkelahian kandang,Kata Luchau. “Blevins berlatih dari Valley Fight Club dan di sanalah saya memulai pelatihan seni bela diri campuran. Merupakan suatu kehormatan dan kesenangan dapat mewakili mereka dalam promosi kami. Dan saya juga senang melihat Velasquez kembali beraksi. Dia sekuat mereka datang dan mewakili kota yang hebat di Orange Cove tempat kami baru saja mengadakan acara yang sangat sukses. "

Kelas terbang juga akan menjadi pusat perhatian, sebagai 125 pon 559 Perkelahian gembong Johnny Maldonado dari Bakersfield mempertahankan kesempurnaannya 4-0 rekor dalam pertandingan ulang dengan mantan juara Josue Gonzales (3-2) dari San Luis Obispo.

559 Perkelahian juga akan menjadi tuan rumah turnamen grappling pertamanya, yang akan berlangsung di 155-185 kelas berat dan menampilkan pesaing dari seluruh Central Valley.

“Kartu pertarungan cukup bertumpuk, tapi saya mungkin paling senang dengan turnamen grappling yang kami lakukan ini,Luchau menambahkan. "Akan ada banyak nama terkenal dari Valley yang bersaing. Ini adalah awal yang baik bagi kami di mana kami melihat masa depan grappling dan 559 Perkelahian menuju masa depan. "

Dalam pertarungan kartu utama lainnya; Kelas terbang Irvine Meggan Tamondong (2-1) menghadapi Rocklin's Valerie Kam (3-4), Lindsay ringan Mark Felix (4-3) melawan Julius Wright dari Sacramento (5-4), Kelas bulu Hanford Denzel Rosaroso (3-0) melawan Sal Bruno dari Bakersfield (2-2-2), Sanger kelas welter Anthony Mata (1-1) berselisih dengan Jeramy Titsworth dari Bakersfield (1-1) dan kelas berat ringan Porterville Omar Reneau (2-3) melawan Danny Moreno dari Lathrop (2-2).

Pesaing bergulat termasuk; Brandon Cohea dari Porterville, Nick Bustamante dari Fresno, Julian Tovar dari Selma, Christian Avalos dari Parlier, Seni Hernandez dari Fresno, Marc DeLaCruz dari Visalia, Alex Rojas dari Fresno dan Matt Reed dari Bakersfield.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut silakan kunjungi www.559fights.com

CONTROVERSIAL FIGHT WILL GET A REMATCH AT NEF 43 IN ORONO

UNTUK SEGERA: Orono, Maine (Februari 28, 2020) - Perkelahian New England (NEF) akan menampilkan seni bela diri campuran berikutnya (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. Acara, berjudul “NEF 43: Mengamuk,”Akan berlangsung pada hari Sabtu, Bulan April 18, 2020, dengan waktu bel 7 EDT. Sebelumnya hari ini, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur flyweight bout to the card. Caleb “Dr. Feelgood” Austin (4-0) akan menghadapi James Ploss (1-2) pada berat pertarungan 125 pon.

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.

Dalam hari-hari berikutnya, 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, danThe 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) di 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 April, we both test ourselves.”

Perkelahian New England’ acara seni bela diri campuran berikutnya, “NEF 43: Mengamuk,” akan berlangsung pada hari Sabtu, Bulan April 18, 2020, di Collins Center for the Arts di UMaine Orono. Tiket yang dijual sekarang diwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Tentang Perkelahian New England

Perkelahian New England ("NEF") adalah perkelahian perusahaan event promosi. Misi NEF adalah membuat acara dengan kualitas terbaik untuk pejuang dan penggemar. Tim eksekutif NEF memiliki pengalaman yang luas dalam manajemen olahraga tempur, produksi acara, hubungan media, pemasaran, hukum dan periklanan.