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Combate Americas, mixed martial arts, MMA

COMBATE AMERICAS ANNOUNCES “MEXICO VS USA” MMA SHOWDOWN IN SACRAMENTO, California. RAU Friday, Tej zaum yuav 11

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Hauv qab no: Kyra Batara (tshuav) will face off with Lisbeth Lopez Silva (txoj cai) in the atomweight main event of “Combate Americas: Mexico vs. TEB CHAWS USA” in Sacramento, California. on Friday, Tej zaum 11.

MAIN kev tshwm sim:
LISBETH LOPEZ SILVA (MEXICO) VS. KYRA BATARA (TEB CHAWS USA)

CO-MAIN kev tshwm sim:
HORACIO GUTIERREZ (MEXICO) VS. CHRIS AVILA (TEB CHAWS USA)

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TSHIAB YORK – Plaub Hlis Ntuj 23, 2018 – Combate Americas today announced an epic, nyob Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event that will feature fighters representing Mexico against combatants representing the U.S., beginning with a much-anticipated women’s atomweight (105 phaus) matchup pitting world ranked stars Lisbeth “Coneja” Lopez Silva (5-3) thiab Kyra "Mogwai" Batara (7-4) against one another, at McClellan Conference Center in Sacramento, California. on Friday, Tej zaum 11.
 

Also announced today for “Combate Americas: Mexico vs. USA” was a featherweight (145 phaus) co-main event between Horacio “The Punisher” Gutierrez (4-3) thiab Nate Diaz kev tiv thaiv Chris Avila (5-6).

 

Luv nqi los ntawm $40, tickets for “Combate Americas: Mexico vs. USA” are on sale atTicketon.com.

 

“’Mexico vs. USA is the best of Combate Americas, with ‘soccer style,’ country vs. country competition,"Hais tias Combate Americas CEO Campbell McLaren. “Lisbeth and Kyra are the top two atomweights in the world, and there is going to be an atomic explosion when these atoms collide.”

 

Ranked as high as 20 in the world in the women’s atomweight division, Lopez Silva, a 21-year-old native of Mexico City, Mexico is aiming for her sixth straight victory after defeating Sheila Padilla of the U.S. by way of TKO (punches) nyob rau hauv lub thib ob puag ncig (3:24) of their bout at the inaugural “COPA COMBATE” extravaganza in Cancun last November 11.

 

Lopez Silva recently joined forces with the Guadalajara, Mexico-based Team Grasso, the home of MMA superstars Alexa Grasso thiab Irene Aldana.

 

The 23-year-old Batara, who fights out of Las Vegas, Nev. and is ranked as high as 19 nyob rau hauv lub ntiaj teb no, is coming off her second consecutive win, a unanimous decision over long-standing rival Paulina “Firefox” Granados in the main event of “Combate Americas: Queen Warriors” last December 1.

 

Ua ntej ntawd, Vajtswv, a grappling expert schooled by famed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master Eddie Bravo, defeated 12-time national Judo champion Vanesa Rico of Spain via second round (3:46) cuav (armbar).

 

Gutierrez is an aggressive-minded, 27-xyoo-laus, rising star out of Guadalajara, aiming to make noise in what will be his Combate Americas promotional debut.

 

In his last effort on May 12, 2017, Gutierrez scored a first round (2:37) knockout (punch) rau Antonio Suarez.

 

Representing the U.S., the 25-year-old Avila fights out of Lodi, California. is looking to return to his past form that saw him notch victories in five of his first seven professional starts, four of which came by way of (T)KO or submission inside of two rounds.

 

Live television programming details, as well as additional bouts for “Combate Americas; Mexico vs. USA” will be announced soon.

Bellator, mixed martial arts, MMA, paramount Network

JULIA BUDD DEFENDS HER WORLD TITLE AGAINST UNDEFEATED TALITA NOGUEIRA AT BELLATOR 202 Friday, LUB XYA HLI 13 ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK

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MICHAEL MCDONALD CHALLENGES FORMER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION EDUARDO DANTAS IN CO-MAIN EVENT

LOS ANGELES – On Friday, Lub Xya hli ntuj 13, Julia Budd (11-2) will defend her featherweight world title against Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Talita Nogueira (7-0), nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim ntawm Bellator 202 at WinStar World Casino and Resort. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, the co-headliner will feature former Bellator world champion Eduardo Dantas (20-5) kev noj nyob Michael McDonald (18-4) in a bantamweight clash of top contenders.

 

Bellator 202: Budd vs. Walnut will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. I, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.comand globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20 and can be purchased at the WinStar World Casino and Resort box office, as well as through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com. Additional bouts will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

 

 

Julia Budd, the only fighter to sit atop Bellator women’s featherweight division, has bested Germaine de Randamie, Arlene Blencowe thiab Marloes Coenen amongst other names over the course of her eight-year mixed martial arts career. “The Jewel” is also the only woman to defeat Gina Carano in Muay-Thai competition. Tam sim no, the Canada-native and former STRIKEFORCE competitor, returns to Oklahoma, where she makes her second title defense since winning the belt last year at Bellator 174.

 

 

 

Talita Nogueira had already been crowned a world champion in jiu-jitsu prior to testing her hand in MMA. “Treta” went undefeated in six MMA contests in her home town of Sao Paulo, Brazil between 2009 thiab 2013, before signing to compete with Bellator. Originally slated to fight Budd at Bellator 133, Nogueira suffered an injury that forced her to withdraw from the contest. Her highly-anticipated promotional debut ultimately took place at Bellator 182, where the 32-year-old scored a first-round submission over Amanda Bell. The Demain Maia-trained fighter now gets a second chance to compete against Budd, and this time, the world championship is on the line.

 

 

 

Former two-time world champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas has proven himself a perennial top-10 bantamweight fighter with impressive performances over Joe Warren, Marcos Galvao (x2), Wilson Reis and Zach Makovsky. Lub Bellator caij 5 tournament champion has strung together an impressive 10-2 record with Bellator during his seven-year tenure with the promotion. The 29-year-old trains alongside the likes of Jose Aldo at the famed Nova Uniao team in his home town of Rio de Janeiro and is looking for another shot at Bellator gold.

 

 

 

Fighting professionally since the age of 16, McDonald has been a mainstay in the bantamweight rankings for the better part of 11 xyoo. The exciting Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt has amassed an astonishing finishing rate, reaching the judges’ scorecards only three times in his 22 fights. “Mayday” made his Bellator debut in 2017, scoring a victory over Peter Ligier, despite fracturing his hand early in the fight. Now that his hand has fully healed, the former world title challenger from Modesto, California. will look to defeat Dantas July 13 on Paramount Network.

Tshiab Bellator 202: Budd vs. Walnut Fight Card:

Women’s Featherweight World Title Bout: Julia Budd (11-2) vs. Talita Nogueira (7-0)

Bantamweight Main Card Bout: Eduardo Dantas (20-5) vs. Michael McDonald (18-4)

 

 

 

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LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT IN PORTLAND WILL FEATURE THE RETURN OF MAINE MMA FAN-FAVORITES

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Portland, Maine (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 23, 2018) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) returns to Aura in Portland, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj, Lub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018. Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional light-heavyweight bout to the card. Mike “Lub hwj txwv” Hansen (5-9) yog teem kom tau raws li Buck “Khauj tsiav” Pineau (1-5) ntawm ib tug sib ntaus luj ntawm 205-phaus.

Mike Hansen, a veteran combat engineer with the US Army and former state wrestling champion out of Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine, will look to get back on the winning track after five straight losses in the MMA cage. His last victory was in the fall of 2016 when Hansen handed Matt Andrikut (2-1) his first taste of defeat as a professional. He is determined to snap his losing streak on Lub rau hli ntuj 16 in Portland against Pineau. Hansen is a founding member of Berserkers MMA based in Rumford.

“Kuv zoo siab heev tau rov qab rau hauv lub tawb,” said Hansen. “I had to take some time off to let some injuries heal and coach the wrestling team. Now that that’s done, it’s time to get back at it. I’m happy to fight a guy like Buck. I know we have both been on a rough patch and lost some fights, but by the end of the night on June 16th, someone’s losing streak will end. I’m going to make sure I leave with a win in June.”

Rau Lub rau hli ntuj 16 it will have been 45 lub hlis – nearly four years – since Buck Pineau last competed in the NEF cage. Pineau was a staple on early NEF cards. From the company’s inception in February 2012 kom txog rau thaum “NEF 14” nyob rau hauv lub Cuaj Hli Ntuj 2014, Pineau fought on a total of eight NEF events. Ntawm “NEF 9” nyob rau hauv Biddeford, Maine, he fought in what is regarded as one of the most memorable bouts in the promotion’s history, tearing ligaments in his knee early in the fight but still pulling out a unanimous decision victory over Isaiah Queen (2-4). Despite staying active in recent years outside of Maine, Pineau has never competed in the NEF cage as a professional. He has lost his last four-in-a-row, and like Hansen, is looking to get back on track with a much-needed win at “NEF 34.” Pineau is currently a member of First Class MMA based in Topsham, Maine.

“I am very excited and for this opportunity to step back into the NEF cage and put on a show,” exclaimed Pineau when reached for comment. “I’ve had a lot of memorable fights with NEF, and I’m looking to make this another one! I’ve seen the majority of Mike’s fights. I know he’s a rugged guy who always brings it, so I’m extra excited to get in there and spill some blood together. As usual, I will be looking to keep the distance and let these hands and feet go! This is going to be a good fight!”

NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.

FITETV, M-1, M-1 sib tw, mixed martial arts, MMA, Russia

FITE will stream M1 Challenge- 91 LIVE on May 12th from Shenzhen, Tuam Tshoj

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M-1 sib tw 91, Tej zaum 12, in Shenzhen, Tuam Tshoj
TSOOM Petersburg, Russia (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 19, 2018)) – M-1 ntiaj teb no, in association with WKG, has announced an “undisputed” title bout May 12 rau lub M-1 sib tw 91 ntsiab kev tshwm sim, pitting M-1 Challenge flyweight champion Aleksander Doskalchuk and Interim titlist Arman Ashimov, in Shenzhen, Tuam Tshoj.

 

M-1 sib tw 91 will be live-streamed from China in high definition onwww.M1Global.TV. Cas rau cov neeg yuav tsum tau mus saib qhov ua nteg fights thiab cov ntsiab card los txiav rau sau npe rau hauv www.M1Global.TV. Kiv cua yuav saib tag nrho cov txiav txim rau lawv computers, raws li tau zoo raws li nyob rau hauv thiab kua ntse xov tooj thiab cov ntsiav tshuaj. M-1 sib tw 91 will also be available onwww.FITE.TV(preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card)

 

 

 

The originally scheduled M-1 sib tw 91, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 21 in Saint Petersburg, featured M-1 Challenge featherweight champion Khamzat Dalgiev against American challenger Nate “The Train” Landwehr, has been cancelled. Dalgiev vs. Landwehr will be rescheduled during 2018.

 

 

 

Doskalchuk (8-1-0, M-1: 2-0-0), sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Ukraine, won his title belt last September at M-1 sib tw 83, when he used a Guillotine Choke to submit Vadim Malygin nyob rau hauv lub thib ob puag ncig.

 

 

 

Undefeated in M-1 competition, Doskalchuk won a majority decision in his M-1 debut last May, tshaj Binh Son Le ntawm M-1 sib tw 78.

 

 

 

“I don’t care if my opponent has a belt or not,” Doskalchuk said. “The main thing is to properly prepare for the fight to determine the real flyweight champion. I am not expecting this fight to be easy. It’s going to be a tough battle and I will be looking for an opportunity to finish off my opponent. Fans will see a great fight. How will it end? We’ll see at The Rage!”

 

 

 

Ashimov (8-2-1, M-1: 3-0-0) earned his Interim title shot this past February by stopping Gadzhimurad Aliev thiab Ervani Melonio with punches, feem, in the second and first rounds. Ntawm M-1 sib tw 87, the powerfully striking Kazakh punched out Mikael Silander in two rounds to capture the M-1 Challenge Interim Flyweight Championship.

 

 

 

“All of Kazakhstan is waiting for this fight,” Ashimov noted. “I can’t wait because I brought the Interim belt to Kazakhstan and, if God wills, soon I will bring back the undisputed title. I’m fighting a strong and experienced opponent, who I respect a lot, but I will be ready and that will show fight night. ”

 

 

The co-feature is a middleweight showdown between veteran Russian fighter Mikhail Zayats (23-8-0, M-1: 13-5-0) and past M-1 Challenge middleweight title challenger Caio “Hellboy” Magalhaes (10-4-0, M-1: 1-1-0), ntawm Brazil. Zayats has fought in Bellator, Magalhaes in the UFC. Last October, Magalhaes lost his M-1 Challenge middleweight title challenge to champion Artem Frolov by way of a five-round unanimous decision, headlining M-1 sib tw 84.

 

 

 

One other main card fight was announced featuring one of China’s top MMA fighters, Musu “Iron King” Nuertiebieke (12-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0) versus American featherweight Daniel Swain (17-8-1, M-1: 0-0-1).

 

 

 

Tag nrho cov neeg tua hluav taws thiab fights no yuav hloov. Additional main and full preliminary card bouts will soon be announced.

 

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M-1, M-1 sib tw, mixed martial arts, MMA

Undisputed M-1 Challenge Flyweight Championship Aleksander Doskalchuk vs. Arman Ashimov

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M-1 sib tw 91, Tej zaum 12, in Shenzhen, Tuam Tshoj

TSOOM Petersburg, Russia (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 19, 2018)) – M-1 ntiaj teb no, in association with WKG, has announced an “undisputed” title bout May 12 rau lub M-1 sib tw 91 ntsiab kev tshwm sim, pitting M-1 Challenge flyweight champion Aleksander Doskalchuk and Interim titlist Arman Ashimov, in Shenzhen, Tuam Tshoj.

 

M-1 sib tw 91 will be live-streamed from China in high definition on www.M1Global.TV. Cas rau cov neeg yuav tsum tau mus saib qhov ua nteg fights thiab cov ntsiab card los txiav rau sau npe rau hauv www.M1Global.TV. Kiv cua yuav saib tag nrho cov txiav txim rau lawv computers, raws li tau zoo raws li nyob rau hauv thiab kua ntse xov tooj thiab cov ntsiav tshuaj. M-1 sib tw 91 will also be available onwww.FITE.TV(preliminary card is free, $7.99 for the main card)

 

 

 

The originally scheduled M-1 sib tw 91, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 21 in Saint Petersburg, featured M-1 Challenge featherweight champion Khamzat Dalgiev against American challenger Nate “The Train” Landwehr, has been cancelled. Dalgiev vs. Landwehr will be rescheduled during 2018.

 

 

 

Doskalchuk (8-1-0, M-1: 2-0-0), sib ntaus sib tua tawm ntawm Ukraine, won his title belt last September at M-1 sib tw 83, when he used a Guillotine Choke to submit Vadim Malygin nyob rau hauv lub thib ob puag ncig.

 

 

 

Undefeated in M-1 competition, Doskalchuk won a majority decision in his M-1 debut last May, tshaj Binh Son Le ntawm M-1 sib tw 78.

 

 

 

“I don’t care if my opponent has a belt or not,” Doskalchuk said. “The main thing is to properly prepare for the fight to determine the real flyweight champion. I am not expecting this fight to be easy. It’s going to be a tough battle and I will be looking for an opportunity to finish off my opponent. Fans will see a great fight. How will it end? We’ll see at The Rage!”

 

 

 

Ashimov (8-2-1, M-1: 3-0-0) earned his Interim title shot this past February by stopping Gadzhimurad Aliev thiab Ervani Melonio with punches, feem, in the second and first rounds. Ntawm M-1 sib tw 87, the powerfully striking Kazakh punched out Mikael Silander in two rounds to capture the M-1 Challenge Interim Flyweight Championship.

 

 

 

“All of Kazakhstan is waiting for this fight,” Ashimov noted. “I can’t wait because I brought the Interim belt to Kazakhstan and, if God wills, soon I will bring back the undisputed title. I’m fighting a strong and experienced opponent, who I respect a lot, but I will be ready and that will show fight night. ”

 

 

The co-feature is a middleweight showdown between veteran Russian fighter Mikhail Zayats (23-8-0, M-1: 13-5-0) and past M-1 Challenge middleweight title challenger Caio “Hellboy” Magalhaes (10-4-0, M-1: 1-1-0), ntawm Brazil. Zayats has fought in Bellator, Magalhaes in the UFC. Last October, Magalhaes lost his M-1 Challenge middleweight title challenge to champion Artem Frolov by way of a five-round unanimous decision, headlining M-1 sib tw 84.

 

 

 

One other main card fight was announced featuring one of China’s top MMA fighters, Musu “Iron King” Nuertiebieke (12-2-0, M-1: 0-1-0) versus American featherweight Daniel Swain (17-8-1, M-1: 0-0-1).

 

 

 

 

Tag nrho cov neeg tua hluav taws thiab fights no yuav hloov. Additional main and full preliminary card bouts will soon be announced.

 

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Combate Americas, mixed martial arts, MMA

COMBATE AMERICAS ANNOUNCES LIVE UNIVISION DEPORTES NETWORK TELECAST, COMPLETE BOUT CARD FOR “COMBATE ESTRELLAS II” IN MONTERREY, MEXICO ON FRIDAY, PLAUB HLI 20

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VICTOR MADRIGAL REPLACES LEVY MARROQUIN IN BANTAMWEIGHT
CO-MAIN EVENT SHOWDOWN WITH ALEJANDRO FLORES

IVANNA MARTINENGHI REPLACES FRANCIS HERNANDEZ AGAINST UNDEFEATED MELISSA MARTINEZ IN STRAWWEIGHT FEATURED CONTEST

STAR-STUDDED EVENT HEADLINED BY
MUCH-ANTICIPATED BANTAMWEIGHT REMATCH BETWEEN
ERIK “GOYITO” PEREZ AND DAVID “D.J.” FUENTES

TSHIAB YORK – Plaub Hlis Ntuj 18, 2018 – Combate Americas today announced a live Univision Deportes Network (UDN) telecast, as well as the complete 10-bout fight card for the “Combate Estrellas II” Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) extravaganza at Gimnasio Nuevo Leon in Monterrey, Mexico on Friday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 20.

 

Cov nyob, 90-minute UDN telecast of “Combate Estrellas II,” which will be headlined by a previously announced, highly-anticipated bantamweight (135 phaus) rematch between world-ranked superstar and Monterrey native Erik “Goyito” Perez (17-6), and hard-hitting finisher David “D.J.” Fuentes (13-10) of the U.S., pib thaum 12 a.m. ET/9 p.m. PT, and will follow the live stream of Combate Americas’ preliminary bout card, pib thaum 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, on UnivisionDeportes.com.

 

Fuentes, who fights out of McAllen, Texas, defeated Perez by way of third round (3:01) cuav (armlock) when the two met on May 28, 2010.

 

In a new bantamweight (135 phaus) co-ntsiab kev tshwm sim, Victor “Periquito” Madrigal (6-1) ntawm Guadalajara, Mexico, will replace “COPA COMBATE” tournament winner Levy Saul Marroquin of Monterrey, Mexico, who has withdrawn due to illness, against fellow fast-rising star Alejandro “Gallito” Flores (11-1) of Monterrey.

 

Leading off the three-bout, live televised main card, undefeated strawweight (115 phaus) knockout artist Melissa “Super Mely” Martinez (3-0) ntawm Mexico City, Mexico, will collide with fellow, hard-hitting Muay Thai stylist Ivanna Martinenghi (4-1) ntawm Buenos Aires, Argentina.

 

Martinez was originally slated to face Francis Hernandez of Puerto Rico.

 

In other action announced for Combate Estrellas II,” prolific finisher Marcelo “Pitbull” Rojo (13-5) of Cordoba, Argentina, yuav square tawm nrog Fabian Galvan (8-3) of Monterrey in a bantamweight contest.

Enrique “Locote” Gonzalez (6-1) of Monterrey will collide with Oscar Suarez (4-1) of Santa Cruz Tenerife, Spain, in a bantamweight tilt.

Jose Luis “El Pistolero” Medrano (5-2) of Monterrey will battle Daniel “Golden Tub” Zellhuber (5-0) ntawm Mexico City.

 

Also in the card, Mexican Muay Thai fighter Lezly Hinojosa Compean (0-0) will make her debut under the MMA rules against Spanish superstar Irene Cabello Rivera (7-5) of Barcelona, Spain in an atomweight (105 phaus) kawg.

 

Tickets for “CombateEstrellas II” are on sale at SuperBoletos.com.

 

Doors at Gimnasio Nuevo Leon will open at 6 p.m. local time on April 20. The first preliminary bout will begin at 7 p.m.

“COMBATE ESTRELLAS II” FIGHT CARD

MAIN CARD

Bantamweight (135 phaus) Main event:
Erik Pérez (17-6) vs. David Fuentes (13-10)

Bantamweight (135 phaus) co-ntsiab kev tshwm sim:
Victor Madrigal (6-1) vs. Alejandro Flores (11-1)

Women’s Strawweight (115 phaus):
Melissa Martínez (3-0) vs. Ivanna Martinenghi (4-1)

UNDERCARD

Bantamweight (135 phaus): Marcelo Rojo (13-5) vs. Fabian Galvan (8-3)
Atomweight (105 phaus): Irene Cabello (7-5) vs. Lezly Hinojosa Compean (0-0)
Bantamweight (135 phaus): Enrique Gonzalez (12-10) vs. Oscar Suarez (4-1)
Bantamweight (135 phaus): Juan Pablo Gonzalez (7-0-2) vs. Kevin Garcia (5-2)
Sib (155 phaus): Ivan Perez (4-4) vs. Ricardo Arreola (5-5)
Bantamweight (135 phaus): David Martinez (2-0) vs. Enrique Barragan (5-2)
Sib (135 phaus): Jose Luis Medrano (8-2) vs. Daniel Zellhuber (5-0)

 

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LACEY LOOKS TO SHOWCASE SKILLS AT NEF 34 IN PORTLAND

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Portland, Maine (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 18, 2018) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) returns to Aura in Portland, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj, Lub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018. Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the fight promotion officially announced a professional featherweight bout for the card. Aaron “Relentless” Lacey (5-1) yog teem rau lub ntsej muag Da’Mon “The Diamond” Blackshear (4-1).

After suffering the first loss of his professional career in late 2017 – a doctor stoppage due to a cut on his head during a bout in New Hampshire – Lacey bounced back this past February with a big victory at “NEF 32” nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine. He came out aggressive in the first round against veteran Josh Parker (6-10), forcing Parker to tap late in the first-round to a rear-naked choke. And while it certainly was an impressive win for the 2016 NEF Fighter of the Year and product of Young’s MMA, Lacey felt that he had more to showcase for his fans. He will get the opportunity again on Lub rau hli ntuj 16 against Blackshear.

“It’s time once again to do what I love in front of the fans that I love,” said Lacey. “My last fight was really quick, and I didn’t get to showcase what I have been working on. Although I’m always going for the finish, I will be looking to put on an entertaining show that fans will not soon forget!"

Based out of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Da’Mon Blackshear began his MMA career in the fall of 2014. He put together a stellar amateur record of 7-1, capturing two championships in the southeastern region of the country. Upon turning professional, Blackshear, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, has taken three of his four pro victories by way of submission. He has earned gold in numerous submission-only grappling events, regularly defeating black belts and larger opponents. Blackshear serves as a coach of Team R.O.C. in Fayetteville.

“I’m ready,” exclaimed Blackshear when reached for comment. “June 16th it’s going down, so Aaron Lacey come prepared!”

NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.

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NEF DROWNS PORTLAND WITH RIPTIDE BEFORE CAPACITY CROWD; CHOI INSTITUTE SHINES IN PRO FIGHTS

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Portland, Maine (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 15, 2018) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) made its return to Portland on Saturday night with the fight promotion’s latest mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 33: Riptide.” For the second time in as many events at the venue, NEF packed Aura with a sold-out crowd.

On the amateur portion of the card, Kam Arnold (3-0) continued his winning ways with a highlight-reel, one-punch knockout of David Thompson (1-3). Arnold, a hot prospect out of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in nearby Lewiston, Maine, dropped Thompson with a right hand in the first round to remain undefeated.

Walt Shea (3-1) thiab Nate Boucher (2-3) met in the amateur headliner at a catchweight of 130-pounds. Both athletes were looking to bounce back from losses in their last respective NEF appearances, but it was Shea who took the victory late in the third round when referee Kevin MacDonald stopped the fight due to strikes. Earlier in the evening, Shea’s First Class MMA teammate, Ben Murtiff (1-0) won his amateur debut, making for a perfect 2-0 night for the Topsham, Maine-based team.

On the professional side of the card, Ernesto Ornelas (3-7) picked up the win over Carl Langston (0-1) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab. Moments tom qab, Ornelas’s teammate at the Choi Institute Caleb Hall (1-0) was successful in his pro debut with a first-round submission of veteran John Ortolani (8-13).

The main event of the evening saw longtime Maine MMA veteran Bill Jones (13-11) swb Matt Denning (5-8) via technical knockout in the second round. Denning announced his retirement from cage competition immediately following the bout. Jones’ win capped a successful night for Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire. The team went 3-0 nyob rau hauv lub hmo ntuj nrog Zac Richard (1-0) thiab Killian Murphy (1-0) taking home wins on the amateur card.

NEF announced that its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave” would take place back at Aura in Portland onLub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018. Already announced for that card, Ross Dannar (1-1) thiab Devin Corson (1-1) will square off in an amateur lightweight contest, thaum lub sij hawm Aaron Lacey (5-1) returns to the NEF cage to take on Da’mon Blackshear (4-1) in a professional featherweight bout.

The results from Portland, Maine:

KEV

Bill Jones def. Matt Denning ntawm TKO, puag ncig 2

Caleb Hall def. John Ortolani via Von Flue Choke, puag ncig 1

Ernesto Ornelas def. Carl Langston via unanimous decision

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Walt Shea def. Nate Boucher via TKO, puag ncig 3

Killian Murphy def. Krishna Scott via TKO, puag ncig 1

Ben Murtiff def. James Lewis via TKO, puag ncig 1

Kam Arnold def. David Thompson via KO, puag ncig 1

Mark Gardner def. Brandon Schwinck via rear-naked choke, puag ncig 1

Duncan Smith def. Taylor Bartlett via standing guillotine, puag ncig 1

Zac Richard def. Gabriel Diaz via TKO, puag ncig 1

Liam Fagan def. Curtis Ouellette via unanimous decision

Carol Linn Powell drew Chelsea Tucker (Grappling Match)

NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.

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Bellator 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ RESULTS & DUAB

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Michael Chandler (18-4) yeej Brandon Girtz (15-8) via technical submission (head & arm choke) ntawm 4:00 ntawm puag ncig ib

A.J. McKee (11-0) yeej Justin Lawrence (11-5) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Logan Storley (8-0) yeej Joaquin Buckley (8-2) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Baby Slice (2-1) yeej Devon Brock (1-1) ntawm cuav (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm :34 ntawm puag ncig ib

Juliana Velasquez (7-0) yeej Rebecca Ruth (6-3) ntawm TKO (body kick) ntawm :19 ntawm puag ncig peb

Derek Anderson (15-3) yeej Zak Bucia (18-10) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Dominic Mazzotta (14-2) yeej Josh Sampo (11-6) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Eric Ellington (5-0) yeej Jordan Howard (10-5) ntawm cais kev txiav txim siab (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Adas Cella (9-8) yeej DeWayne Diggs (2-2) ntawm TKO (punches) ntawm 4:27 ntawm puag ncig ib

Cort Wahle (3-3) yeej Joe Roye (1-5) ntawm cuav (guillotine) ntawm :21 ntawm puag ncig ib

Jordan Dowdy (5-4) yeej Jeff Crotty (1-1) ntawm cuav (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm :29 ntawm puag ncig ib

A.J. Siscoe (3-2) yeej Justin Robbins (14-19) ntawm cuav (rear-liab qab caj pas) ntawm 4:34 ntawm round ob

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Bellator 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ WEIGH-IN RESULTS & DUAB

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Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girt yuav siv sij hawm qhov chaw tag kis, Friday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 13 at The Family Arena in St. Charles MO. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network (yav tas los ntsia hlau loj) ntawm 9 p.m. THIAB/8 p.m. I, thaum ua ntej kev txiav txim yuav kwj rau Bellator.com thiab thooj plawv nyob rau hauv Bellator Mobile App.

 

Complete Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girt Weigh-in Results:

Lightweight Main Event: Michael Chandler (155.3) vs. Brandon Girtz (156)

Featherweight Co-Main Event: Justin Lawrence (145.8) vs. A.J. McKee (145.8)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Devon Brock (160) vs. Baby Slice (159.8)

Welterweight Main Card Bout: Joaquin Buckley (168.3) vs. Logan Storley (170.6)

141-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: A.J. Siscoe (140.6) vs. Justin Robbins (135.6)

Welterweight Preliminary Bout: Jeff Crotty (170.8) vs. Jordan Dowdy (170.3)

Women’s Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Juliana Velasquez (126) vs. Rebecca Ruth (125.3)

165-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: Zak Bucia (164.9) vs. Derek Anderson (164.2)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Sampo (135.4) vs. Dominic Mazzotta (135.4)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Eric Ellington (135.4) vs. Jordan Howard (136)

189-Pound Catchweight Preliminary Bout: DeWayne Diggs (186.8) vs. Adas Cella (189)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Cort Wahle (144.9) vs. Joe Roye (151)*