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WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT TITLE WILL BE UP FOR GRABS AT NEF 43 IN ORONO

February 27, 2020 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

Kia tukuna tonutia atu: Orono, Maine (February 26, 2020) - New Ingarangi whawhai (Nef) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2020, with a bell-time of 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur women’s flyweight title bout to the card.“Charming” Chelsea Tucker(3-3) Ka tangohia i runga iCaree Hill(6-2) for the vacant NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Championship. The title was vacated by reigning champion Glory Watson (6-1) after her decision to turn pro on the “NEF 43” fight card was announced.

Chelsea Tucker is on a three-fight win-streak since starting her amateur MMA career with three straight losses. It is a streak that began with her last NEF appearance in November 2018 that saw Tucker defeat BJ Garceau (1-1) via technical knockout in the third round. She has gone on to win fights in New Hampshire and Vermont since that time. Tucker proudly serves in the United States Coast Guard, stationed in Boothbay, Maine. She currently represents First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine.

“I really look forward to fighting Caree,” said Tucker. “This is a very good matchup. She’s a tough girl and so am I. I’m looking forward to putting on my best performance and having that belt around my waist.”

This will be the second time in less than a year that Caree Hill has ventured cross-country from her home in Oregon to challenge for NEF’s 125-pound amateur women’s strap. She took on Glory Watson for the belt at “NEF 39” last June and lost an extremely close split decision. Hill has gone on to win her next two fights, including capturing a regional title in Oregon. She represents Team Quest based in Gresham, Oregon and founded by UFC legends Randy Couture (19-11) and Dan Henderson (32-15). The gym has produced top names like Chael Sonnen (31-17), Nate Quarry (12-4), and the late Evan Tanner (32-8) just to name a few.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to come back and fight for New England Fights again,” said Hill when reached for comment. “I have been training hard and am ready for wherever the fight goes. I look forward to putting on an exciting fight for the fight fans in Maine.”

New Ingarangi whawhai’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “Nef 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. He tīkiti i runga i te hoko inaianei iwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.

Mō New Ingarangi whawhai

New Ingarangi whawhai ("Nef") Ko te whawhai whakatairanga ngā kaupapa kamupene. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. Whānui wheako i roto i te whakahaere hākinakina whawhai he kapa whakahaere o nef, production ngā kaupapa, whanaungatanga pāpāho, marketing, ture me te pānuitanga.

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UP-AND-COMING FEATHERWEIGHTS TO SQUARE OFF AT NEF 43 IN ORONO

February 27, 2020 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

Kia tukuna tonutia atu: Orono, Maine (February 25, 2020) - New Ingarangi whawhai (Nef) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2020, with a bell-time of 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur featherweight bout to the card.Brandon “BAMF” Maillet-Fevens(3-1) Ka fehangahangaiNathaniel Grimard(1-0) at a fight weight of 145 pauna.

Brandon Maillet-Fevens made his amateur debut at “NEF 36” in November 2018, losing via submission in the first round. Since that time, Maillet-Fevens has not looked back. He went on a three-fight win-streak in 2019, finishing all three of his opponents in the process. Most recently, Maillet-Fevens was successful over Tyler Knights (0-1) with a second-round submission at “NEF 41” last November. He currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) based in Lewiston, AU.

“I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity to once again get back in the NEF cage,” said Maillet-Fevens. “I think Nathaniel presents some challenges I haven’t had to deal with yet, but we’ve been hard at work improving every aspect of my game and I’m going to be comfortable wherever the fight goes. I’m looking forward to putting on a good fight for the fans and showcasing what CMBJJ is all about!"

Nathaniel Grimard impressed many with his first-round armbar submission of Justin Kangas (0-3) last September at “NEF 40” in what was Grimard’s cage debut. That fight took place within the 155-pound lightweight division. Grimard feels the ten-pound drop to featherweight will further benefit his comfort level in the cage. He represents Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire where he trains under UFC veteran and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion Devin Powell (10-4).

“I’m excited for this opportunity NEF has given me to fight a very game opponent in April,” said Grimard. “I am stepping in the cage more comfortable and prepared this time at a weight class I belong. With both of us having finished our past opponents, I expect Brandon to bring it in April, and I think it’s going to be a great and exciting fight.”

New Ingarangi whawhai’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “Nef 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tickets will be on sale this week atwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.

Mō New Ingarangi whawhai

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NGĀ TOHUTOHU NGĀ PĀ TUPONO & WHAKAAHUA PARAU 239: RUTH VS. AMOSOV

February 27, 2020 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

**Whakaahuahia NGĀ PIGHT PIGHT PAKE**

*Bellator 239: Rutu vs.. Amosov* Kāri Main:

**Yaroslav Amosov** (23-0) patua **Na ka Ruth** (8-2) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

**Myles Huuri** (18-5) patua **Brandon Girtz** (16-9) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

**Tim Johnson** (13-6) patua **Tyrell Fortune** (8-1) mā KO (nifó) i 2:35 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

**Valentin Mouldavsky** (9-1) patua Javy Ayala (11-8) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-25, 30-24, 30-24)

**Kāri hukihuki:**

**Davion Franklin** (1-0) patua **J.W. Kiser** (5-3) mā TKO (nifó) i 1:30 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

**Chris Gonzalez** (4-0) patua **Aaron McKenzie** (7-2-1) mā te whakatau ritua (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

**Kevin Croom** (21-12) patua **Adil Benjilany** (5-3, 1 NC) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

**Cris Lencioni** (6-2) patua **Salim Mukhidinov** (7-4) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

**Kyle Crutchmer** (6-0) patua **Scott Futrell** (11-10) mā tāpaetanga (kokiri anaconda) i 2:58 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

**Grant Neal** (3-0) patua **Claude Wilcox** (1-2) mā TKO (nifó) i 3:37 o te a tawhio noa e toru

**Josh Hill** (19-3)patua **Vinicius Zani** (11-6) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

**Solo Hatley Jr..** (8-2) patua **Gaston Bolanos** (5-3) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

**Denise Kielholtz** (5-2) patua **Kristina Williams** (3-3) mā tāpaetanga (kowaowaotia iho muri-tahanga) i 2:15 o te tetahi a tawhio noa

**TeeJay Britton** (6-2) patua **Gabriel Varga** (1-1) mā te whakatau ritua (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

**Keith Lee** (6-3) patua **Shawn paihere** (9-5) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-26, 29-28, 29-27)

**Karaitiana Edwards** (3-0) patua **Marco Hutch** (3-3) mā te whakatau Kotahi tonu (30-26, 30-26, 30-25)

Haere ki Bellator.com hoki ētahi atu mōhiohio.

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GLORY WATSON TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL FIGHT DEBUT AT NEF 43 IN ORONO

February 27, 2020 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

Orono, Maine (February 24, 2020) - New Ingarangi whawhai (Nef) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2020, with a bell-time of 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional women’s strawweight bout to the card.Glory “The Fury” Watson(0-0) is scheduled to make her professional debut againstGrace Nowak(0-2) at a fight weight of 115 pauna.

Glory Watson put together a stellar amateur record of 6-1 over the course of a mere 17 marama, thereby becoming one of the hottest prospects in New England MMA. During that run, she captured the NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Title with a split decision win over Caree Hill (6-2) last summer at “NEF 39.” Watson’s sole loss came against an extremely tough Cara Greenwell (10-4) this past November. Watson took off NEF’s February event in Portland, Maine in order to prepare for her professional debut this spring. She is a member of Young’s MMA based in Bangor, Maine.

“I am beyond ecstatic to announce my debut into the professional rankings of the WMMA world,” said Glory Watson. “Many thanks to (NEF co-owners) Matt Peterson and Nick DiSalvo with New England Fights for putting on a show that allows me to progress my career with a very game opponent. I look forward to this big step in my journey and stepping into the cage once again!"

Grace Nowak is a longtime veteran of the MMA cage in the northeastern United States, having made her amateur debut back in 2010. Throughout her career, Nowak has fought regularly in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Nowak represents Behring Jiu-Jitsu based in Watertown, New York. The April 18 event will not only be the first time Nowak has fought in Maine, but also the first time she has visited the Pine Tree State.

“I’ve never been to Maine before so what better way to experience a new place,” said Nowak when reached for comment. “I’m very excited to fight for NEF, and I’m looking forward to April 18.”

Mō New Ingarangi whawhai

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FRED LEAR RETURNS TO THE MMA CAGE AT NEF 43 IN ORONO

February 21, 2020 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

Kia tukuna tonutia atu: Orono, Maine (February 20, 2020) - New Ingarangi whawhai (Nef) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2020, with a bell-time of 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional bantamweight bout to the card.Fred Lear (0-1) Ka tangohia i runga iJason Rine (1-7) at a fight weight of 135 pauna.

Fred Lear, who wrestled and played football for John Bapst Memorial High School in nearby Bangor, Maine, had one of the most successful amateur careers in NEF history. Lear finished his amateur career in 2019 ki ha lekooti o 6-2-1 and an NEF Amateur Bantamweight Title to his credit. He entered the professional ranks last April in Portland, Maine, losing his debut to Bryant Bullock (2-1) via second-round submission. Lear experienced a disappointing setback when an opponent pulled out on him the night before weigh-ins at “NEF 40” last September. The Young’s MMA product will now look for the first win of his professional career on April 18 against Rine.

“2019 and the September fight card were difficult for me, but I wasn’t going to let it get in the way of supporting my team,” said Lear. “I feel as though people have forgotten who I am and what I’m here to do. Jason Rine is a Bellator vet and a consummate professional. I’m here, Au hiakai ahau, and April 18th I’m making the walk and leaving my mark.”

Jason Rine is indeed a Bellator veteran, having competed on the Bellator 215 card last year. Based out of Fredericktown, Ohio, Rine has become well-known throughout the New England region in recent years, traveling in to fight on many area events. While his record may appear on the surface to be that of a journeyman, Rine has taken nothing but tough bouts throughout his professional career, always showing up to fight. April 18 will see him make his debut with NEF.

“I’m very excited to come to Maine and fight for NEF against a game opponent in Fred Lear,” stated Rine when reached for comment. “I’m ready to test myself in a new promotion in a new state. Time for a fresh start and a new beginning.”

Mō New Ingarangi whawhai

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RICHARD TO PUT LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE ON THE LINE AGAINST CORSON AT NEF 43

February 21, 2020 FNU47 Waiho he tākupu

Kia tukuna tonutia atu: Orono, Maine (February 19, 2020) - New Ingarangi whawhai (Nef) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2020, with a bell-time of 7 pm EDT.Zac “Rocky” Richard(6-2-1) is scheduled to defend the NEF Amateur Lightweight Title that evening against the challenge ofDevin Corson(3-1). They will meet at the lightweight championship limit of 155 pounds in a bout scheduled for five three-minute rounds.

Richard won the then-vacant championship last November in Portland, Maine with a unanimous decision victory over “Magic” Mike Murray (3-2). He is no stranger to titles, having won a Maine State Championship wrestling for Massabesic High School in Waterboro in 2015. The win capped a tremendous sophomore year in the cage for Richard as the follow-up to his 2018 “Rookie of the Year” season. The last time Richard fought on the stage of the Collins Center, i roto i te Mahuru 2019, he scored a vicious slam knockout of Erik Tainter (0-2). The slam has become a signature move for Richard over the course of his young career. He is a product of Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire where he trains under UFC veteran and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion Devin Powell (10-4).

“Devin can say whatever he wants about me winning my title ‘at the right time,’” said Richard. “He’s had his offers. He’s got it. Unluckily for him, he’s got the most motivated Zac there has ever been. I do predict this fight, ahakoa, to be a great one.”

Speaking of slams, there may be no athlete who has ever delivered more highlight-reel slams in the NEF cage than the challenger Devin Corson. Like Richard, Corson brings a strong wrestling base with him to the MMA game, having been a standout competitor on the mats for Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Corson is currently riding a two-fight win-streak with unanimous decision wins over both Jacob Deppmeyer (i teie nei 1-0 rite ki te pro) and Taylor Bartlett (2-3-1) in 2019. He represents the Outlet based in Dexter, Maine.

“I don’t think much about Zac besides he is in my way,” stated Corson. “He’s the man I have to defeat to get the 155 belt. After all is said and done, I will be the one with my hand raised.”