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FNU Dangos Campau Ymladd: Ymateb Ôl-Ymladd i Mai / Mac, Rhagolwg Noson Ymladd UFC, Llofnodwch ddeiseb Tony i Daflu First Pitch mewn Gêm Phillies

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Mae sioe chwaraeon ymladd yr wythnos hon yn ymdrin ag ystod eang o bynciau. Tom, Mae Tony a Rich yn trafod dud gêm focsio a brofodd fod angen tua chwe mis arall ar McGregor “fookin iawn” hyfforddiant i fod yn fwy cystadleuol yn. Mordeithiau Mayweather i 50-0, ond mae Rich yn cwestiynu a yw hynny'n wir yn adleisio'r gwir 50-0 amgylchiadau a fyddai wedi gwneud streak ddi-guro Rocky yn fwy trawiadol. Wedi'r cyfan, Nid oedd gan Mayweather wregys teitl gweithredol ar adeg y fuddugoliaeth a'r “Gwregys Arian” ni ddylai gyfrif fel gwir bencampwriaeth yr oedd yn ei hamddiffyn. Ymddeolodd Rocky heb ei drin, bod yn berchen ar y gwregys yn 49-0. Er mwyn eclipse i record Rocky, byddai angen i Floyd gael gwregys teitl y byd neu wregysau lluosog ar adeg recordio ei hanner canfed fuddugoliaeth. Rydym hefyd yn trafod popeth arall sy'n digwydd ym myd chwaraeon ymladd, ac eithrio Ronda Rousey a Travis Browne yn priodi.

 

 

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CHARLES LOOKS TO MAKE IT TWO IN A ROW TO START MMA CAREER

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Portland, Maine (Awst 31, 2017) Ymladd -newydd Lloegr (NEF) will make its long-awaited debut in Portland onDydd Gwener, Tachwedd 3, 2017 at Aura with “NEF 31: The Old Port.” Yn gynharach heddiw, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur mixed-martial-arts bout to the card. Carlton Charles (1-0) Bydd yn cymryd ar Nate Evans (0-0) at a catchweight of 175-pounds.

Carlton Charles shocked the Maine MMA community earlier this month with his stunning first-round technical knockout of Josh Jones (2-1) yn “NEF 30” in Bangor. Jones had looked indestructible to that point, only needing 24-seconds to finish his first two opponents combined. In turn, it took Charles only 23-seconds to polish off Jones in his amateur debut. Roedd yn, yn wir,, one of the most impressive debuts in NEF history.

Charles’ athleticism comes as no surprise, Fodd bynnag,, to those who know him. He excelled in football for Windham High School. As an assistant coach, Charles later lead Windham to a Class A state championship. He went on to play for the NCAA Division I University of Maine Black Bears. Ar hyn o bryd, Charles trains MMA with Charles Family Fighting alongside his older brother, and seven-fight NEF veteran, Nate Charles.

“I’m real excited about the opportunity to fight in Portland,” said Charles. “Not often have we seen MMA in Portland, so it’s definitely going to get a lot of attention. It’s a bit closer to home than Bangor was, so I feel like I’ll have a lot of support there. I hope to put on a good show and look to build on the success of my first fight. I know my opponent will be tough so I am training hard to be prepared.”

Nate Evans will be making his debut on November 3rd. Like Charles, Evans’ background is in football. He was a star quarterback for Sumter Central High School in Livingston, Alabama. Also like Charles, Evans has begun training and combat sports and is hoping to make a successful transition from the gridiron to the MMA cage.

Digwyddiad cymysg ymladd-celfyddydau nesaf NEF, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. The event is scheduled to take place on Dydd Gwener, Tachwedd 3, 2017. Mae tocynnau ar werth nawr ar www.auramaine.com.

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PARKER AND PROBIN TO GO HEAD-TO-HEAD AT NEF 31 IN PORTLAND

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I'W RYDDHAU AR UNWAITH: Portland, Maine (Awst 29, 2017) Ymladd -newydd Lloegr (NEF) will make its long-awaited debut in Portland onDydd Gwener, Tachwedd 3, 2017 at Aura with “NEF 31: The Old Port.” Yn gynharach heddiw, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional mixed-martial-arts bout to the card. Josh Parker (6-9) Bydd yn cyfarfod “The Blackpool Ripper” Matt Probin (0-0) in a featherweight matchup.

Josh Parker is the founder and head coach of Ruthless MMA & Bocsio. A two-sport athlete, Parker has split his professional career between the MMA cage and the boxing ring. He has won two of his last three fights for NEF, most recently dominating Andre Belcarris (0-2) for three rounds on his way to a unanimous decision victory in June. Parker will look to continue his winning ways when he meets Probin on November 3rd.

“I want to thank NEF for making this fight,” said Parker when reached for comment. “I’m excited to get back in there. We recently expanded Ruthless and moved to a new location. Our team keeps growing and they are pushing me every day. I look forward to putting on a show on November 3rd.”

Originally from Blackpool, England and now a Maine resident, Matt Probin divides his training between Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Young’s MMA. Probin went 6-2 over the course of his amateur MMA career. While Probin has not competed in MMA in more than three years, he has been active as a professional boxer and kickboxer in recent years. Yn 2016, Probin had a stint training Muay Thai in Thailand where he competed at the world famous Bangla Boxing Stadium – one of Thailand’s most venerated fight venues.

“I’m pumped for this fight,” declared Probin. “I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited about fighting someone before. Thanks to NEF for making it happen. I guarantee this fight will not go the distance. I respect his game and experience, but that’s it. I’m coming out with bad intentions. Peidiwch â Blink!”

Digwyddiad cymysg ymladd-celfyddydau nesaf NEF, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. The event is scheduled to take place on Dydd Gwener, Tachwedd 3, 2017. Mae tocynnau ar werth nawr ar www.auramaine.com.

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COMBATE AMERICAS ANNOUNCES MULTI-YEAR, LIVE TELEVISION EVENT PARTNERSHIP WITH FAST-GROWING LEISURE OPERATOR HYBRID ONE IN REDLANDS, CALIFORNIA

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Partnership kicks off with explosive, nine-bout MMA fight card for
Mexican Independence Day from The Amphitheater at Splash Kingdom on Dydd Gwener, Saith 15

Tickets for “Combate Americas: El Grito en La Jaula” on sale at Ticketon.com

YORK NEWYDD - Awst 29, 2017 – Combate Americas announced today that it has partnered with Southern California-based leisure operator Hybrid One to produce multiple, live televised Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) events in California’s Inland Empire, beginning with a nine-bout fight card for Mexican Independence Day, at The Amphitheater at Splash Kingdom Waterpark in Redlands on Dydd Gwener, Saith. 15.

“Combate Americas: El Grito en La Jaula,” the event that kicks off the partnership, will air live on Azteca America yn y U.S. and on ESPN Latin America at 10 p.m. A, and will be headlined by a featherweight (145 bunnoedd) matchup between ferocious, 26-year-old rising star Jose “Froggy” Estrada(3-1) of Oxnard, Calif. and gritty battler Izic “Lionheart” Fernandez (2-3) of Santa Ana, Calif.

In the women’s atomweight (105 bunnoedd) cyd-prif ddigwyddiad, former Eddie Bravo eu diogelu Kyra "Mogwai" Batara (6-4) o Las Vegas, Nev., fresh off her second-round submission victory over 12-time Spanish National Judo Champion Vanesa Rico, will make a quick return to La Jaula, y cawell Americas Combate, where the 22-year-old will face off with Jenna Serio (3-2) Efrog Newydd, N.Y..

Pris o $40, tickets for “Combate Americas: El Grito en La Jaula” are on sale at Ticketon.com.

“We are excited to partner with Hybrid One, and continue the rapid expansion of our live event series to yet another market in Southern California, beginning with a phenomenal fight card in honor of Mexican Independence Day,” said Combate Americas CEO and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) co-founder Campbell McLaren.

“We acquired Splash Kingdom in April of this year with the vision of transforming it into the Inland Empire’s leading entertainment destination. Today’s partnership with Combate Americas represents a significant step toward realizing that vision,” said Hybrid One co-founder and co-owner Ryan Sauter.

Following the kick-off event on Sept. 15, Combate Americas expects to return to the Redlands venue in December.

A second women’s atomweight matchup at “Combate Americas: El Grito en La Jaula” will pit two professional debut competitors – Brenda Enriquez (0-0) of Salt Lake City, Utah against Shyann Farmer (0-0) Alamogordo, N.M.

The 28-year-old Enriquez is coming off a stellar amateur career during which she amassed a 7-1 cofnod, gyda 6 of her victories coming by way of either (T)KO neu gyflwyno.

Farmer is a 24-year-old upstart who collected an amateur record of 4-1.

Elsewhere on the fight card, undefeated, emerging star Rafael “Gifted” Garcia (4-0) o Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico will make his second start in La Jaula and face off with three-time Combate Americas veteran Marcos “El Matador” Bonilla (4-4) o Los Angeles, Calif. mewn cystadleuaeth pwysau plu.

In a battle between unbeaten lightweights (155 bunnoedd) Javier “Habanero” Garcia (2-0) of Covina, Calif. Bydd yn cymryd ar Guillermo Gonzalez (3-0) o San Bernardino, Calif.

Fresh off his first-round submission victory at Combate Americas on Mai 5, Ralph “The Spyder Monkey” Acosta (17-12) o Riverside, Calif. Bydd yn gwrthdaro â Cub Swanson myfyrwyr Gareth De La Cruz (6-1) o Palm Springs, Calif.

Doors at The Amphitheater at Splash Kingdom Waterpark open at 6 p.m. The first bout will begin at 6:30 p.m.

COMPLETE “COMBATE AMERICAS: EL GRITO EN LA JAULA” FIGHT CARD

Featherweight Main Event (Live on Azteca America and ESPN Latin America):
Jose Estrada vs. Izic Fernandez

Atomweight Co-Main Event (Live on Azteca America and ESPN Latin America):
Kyra Batara vs. Jenna Serio

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Pwysau plu: Rafael Garcia vs. Mark Bonilla
Ysgafn: Javier Garcia vs. Guillermo Gonzalez
Atomweight: Brenda Enriquez vs. Shyann Farmer
Pwysau pryf: Ralph Acosta vs. Gareth De La Cruz
Pwysau pryf: Isaac Camarillo vs. Heber Castillo
Catchweight (140 bunnoedd): Angel Gonzalez vs. Julio Aguilera
Canol: Santiago Diaz vs. Alex Thompson
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BELLATOR 182 RESULTS & PHOTOS FROM TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO IN VERONA, NEW YORK

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Cwblhau Lluniau Digwyddiad Yma

Andrey Koreshkov (20-2) trechu Chidi Njokuani (17-5) drwy TKO (punches) yn 4:08 o un rownd

Fernando Gonzalez (27-14) trechu Ward Brennan (14-6) drwy gyflwyno (gilotîn) yn 1:02 o rownd tri

Bruna Ellen (4-1) trechu Veta Arteaga (3-1) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

A.J. McKee (9-0) trechu Blair Tugman (10-7) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Joey Davis (2-0) trechu Justin Roswell (1-2) drwy TKO (streiciau) yn 1:35 o un rownd

Arlene Blencoe (10-6) trechu Sinead Kavanagh (4-2) drwy benderfyniad hollti (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chris Honeycutt (10-1) trechu Kevin Casey (9-6-2) drwy TKO (punches) yn 2:06 o rownd dau

Kate Jackson (9-2) trechu Colleen Schneider (11-8) drwy TKO (leg injury) yn 5:00 o un rownd

Georgi Karakhanyan (27-7-1) trechu Daniel Pineda (22-13) drwy TKO (meddyg rhoi'r gorau i weithio) yn 4:05 o rownd dau

Henry Corrales (14-3) trechu Noad Lahat (11-3) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Vadim Nemkov (7-2) trechu Philipe Lins (10-2) drwy KO (punches) yn 3:03 o un rownd

Talita Nogueira (7-0) trechu Amanda Bell (5-5) drwy gyflwyno (tagu cefn-noeth) yn 3:44 o un rownd

Ricky Rainey (13-4) trechu Marc Stevens (21-11) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Kristi Lopez (1-1-1) ymladd Jessica Sotack (1-1-1) to a split draw (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)

Matt Secor (9-4) trechu T.J. Sumler (5-6) drwy gyflwyno (Americana) yn 4:00 o un rownd

Tom Regal (2-0) trechu Kastroit Xhema (1-1) drwy KO (punches) yn 3:21 o un rownd

Alex Potts (1-0) trechu Brandon Polcare (1-1) drwy gyflwyno (Kimura) yn 3:10 o un rownd

Joshua Ricci (4-0) trechu Brandon Warne (1-3) drwy benderfyniad unfrydol (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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VETERAN FIGHTERS RETURN TO THE NEF CAGE ON NOVEMBER 3RD IN PORTLAND

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I'W RYDDHAU AR UNWAITH: Portland, Maine (Awst 25, 2017) Ymladd -newydd Lloegr (NEF) will make its long-awaited debut in Portland onDydd Gwener, Tachwedd 3, 2017 at Aura with “NEF 31: The Old Port.” Yn gynharach heddiw, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional mixed-martial-arts bout to the card. John “Dosbarth Cyntaf” Ray (2-8) Bydd yn cyfarfod Zenon “K-Bar” Herrera (0-5) at a catchweight of 150-pounds.

For John Raio, the bout will mark his return to the cage after more than two years. Raio retired following his rematch with Bruce Boyington (13-11) ym mis Mehefin 2015. He has decided to make one more run at competing. Competition has been in Raio’s blood since his youth. He won a Maine state championship wrestling for Gardiner Area High School in 1995, and he went on to wrestle for Plymouth State University and the University of Southern Maine. While working for the United States Postal Service, Raio began competing in MMA in 2012. Since his retirement, Raio has concentrated on training fighters at his gym First Class MMA in Brunswick, Maine. He has led several to championship gold in the NEF cage while working full-time at his current position with Bath Iron Works (BIW).

“I’m excited to get back into the cage,” Said Ray. “Two years is a long time after fighting 14 Amseroedd mewn tair blynedd. I’ve learned a lot about the sport in that time. Our team’s success has motivated me a lot. We have amazing fighters and instructors at our gym. The opportunity to fight in Portland, where I delivered mail for eight years, was too hard to pass up.”

Zenon Herrera last competed in the NEF cage in August 2016. He has split his professional career between boxing and MMA. Herrera yn gyn-filwr milwrol, ar ôl gwasanaethu pedair blynedd yn yr Unol Daleithiau Fyddin a phum mlynedd yn yr Unol Daleithiau Marine Corps. Ar November 3rd, Herrera will look to score his first win since his amateur days on the Florida MMA circuit.

“It’s been a long time since last in the NEF cage for both myself and John Raio,” meddai'r Herrera. “This will be a great way for both of us to make a return, and I’m very much looking forward to going in with such a well classed person. John and I are both the type who will come forward and never back down. I really think this is going to be a great match that will be enjoyed by all involved.”

Digwyddiad cymysg ymladd-celfyddydau nesaf NEF, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. The event is scheduled to take place on Dydd Gwener, Tachwedd 3, 2017. Mae tocynnau ar werth nawr ar www.auramaine.com.

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FNU Dangos Campau Ymladd, Jon Jones Busted Again, Mayweather vs. McGregor Previews and Predictions, Crossover Potential

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Tony, Tom and Rich discuss the upcoming “Superfight” in Las Vegas between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. this Saturday night. We also break down Tony’s PREDICTION. This week’s show also features our discussions on the crossover potential after this fight. Anthony Joshua and Tony Bellew both expressed interest in crossover fights. We additionally chat about Jon Jones testing positive for a steroid after UFC 215 and the upcoming Bellator card tomorrow night. We even go over the Mini May/Mac fight at Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club in Las Vegas.

 

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FIRST NEF WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE AWARDED ON NOVEMBER 3RD

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I'W RYDDHAU AR UNWAITH: Portland, Maine (Awst 23, 2017) - Ymladd Lloegr Newydd (NEF) will make its long-awaited debut in Portland on Dydd Gwener, Tachwedd 3, 2017 at Aura with “NEF 31: The Old Port.” Yn gynharach heddiw, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur mixed-martial-arts title bout to the card. Alex Walker (4-1) Bydd yn cymryd ar Hilarie Rose (4-3) to crown the first-ever NEF MMA Amateur Strawweight Women’s Champion. The fight is scheduled to be contested at the strawweight limit of 115 bunnoedd.

Alex Walker is a three-fight veteran of the NEF cage. Since losing her debut in the spring of 2015, Walker has been on a tear throughout the New England MMA circuit. She has won her last four in a row with three of those victories coming by way of submission. Ar “NEF 29,” this past June in Lewiston, Maine, Walker forced Sarah Ziehm (1-1) to tap to an arm bar. She trains with Team Kaze of Lancaster, New Hampshire. According to Walker, she is excited to have an opponent to strike with in the form of Rose.

“This girl is a more than a game opponent–she’s also a good striker,” exclaimed Walker. “She won’t back down. This will be a hell of a stand up fight! We’re going to put on a good bout. I’m looking forward to having an opponent that will trade punches and not back down!”

If it is a striking match Walker is looking for, she will indeed find it in Hilarie Rose. Rose, who trains at USMMA in Bellingham, Massachusetts, burst onto the local fight scene in late 2014 with an ultra-brutal switch kick knockout of Tiffany McCoy (2-1). She has won her last two fights, and Rose is determined to end Walker’s streak to become the first-ever NEF women’s champion.

“I’m looking forward to fighting Alex for NEF’s first woman’s strawweight championship,” said Rose. “Alex has won her last few fights and looks like she’s got quick arm locks. Gyda hynny ddywedodd, her winning streak ends on November 3rd, and I’m bringing the NEF belt home with me. I’m excited to show Maine and the NEF fans my skills.”

Digwyddiad cymysg ymladd-celfyddydau nesaf NEF, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. The event is scheduled to take place on Dydd Gwener, Tachwedd 3, 2017. Mae tocynnau ar werth nawr ar www.auramaine.com.

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Ragozin vs. Halsey to headline M-1 Challenge 83: Tatfight 5 Saith. 23 in Kazan, Rwsia

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ST. PETERSBURG, Rwsia (Awst 22, 2017) – M-1 Global will promote the first international mixed-martial-arts event in Republic of Tatarstan history, Medi 23, as Kazan, Russia hosts M-1 Her 83: Tatfight 5.

The main event of the evening will be a light heavyweight bout between American invader Brandon “Bull” Halsey (9-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), the two-time Bellator champion, ac Mikhail Ragozin (8-2-0, M-1: 3-0-0), a National Pankration champion of Russia who is also a pupil of legendary Russian MMA fighter Alexander Shlemenko.

The inaugural M-1 Challenge Flyweight Championship will be contested as the two Grand Prix finalists, Ukrainian MMA National Champion Alexander Doskalchuk (7-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0) takes on Russian Vadim “Bad Santa” Malygin (11-2-1, M-1: 2-1-1), who is a multiple regional champion in hand-to-hand combat and kickboxing.

Also scheduled to fight on the growing M-1 Her 83 card is Georgian champion Raul Tutarauli (17-3-0, M-1: 5-1-0) against multiple Russian Army hand-to-hand combat champion vladimir Kanunnikov (8-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0) in an M-1 Challenge lightweight eliminator to determine the No. 1 contender.

The Republic of Tatarstan will be represented at this event by the best fighters from Kazan City, Gan gynnwys 2015 & 2016 Republic of Tatarstan MMA champion Ruslan Khisamutdinov, representing the “Divizion” Fight Club, two-time Republic of Tatarstan and Volga Federal District MMA champion Kirill Kuzmin, representing the “Bars Profi” Fight Club, Kyokushin Karate prize-winning Russian champion and winner of the TATFIGHT tournament in Kyokushin Karate, Lenar Suleymanov.

Viewing fans of the event will watch more than a dozen spectacular battles featuring many of the best MMA fighters from Russia, UDA, Brasil, Yr Almaen, Wcráin, Kazakhstan and Georgia.

M-1 Global invites true connoisseurs of this courageous and spectacular sport, as well as those who are joining the amazing world of one of the fastest growing sports to the planet, i wylio M-1 Her 83: Tatfight 5 ar Medi 23 via M-1 Global.tv or in Canada on Fight Network.

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WWE SIGNEE TO CHALLENGE GULLIVER FOR HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE IN PORTLAND

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I'W RYDDHAU AR UNWAITH: Portland, Maine (Awst 22, 2017) - Ymladd Lloegr Newydd (NEF) will make its debut in Portland on Dydd Gwener, Tachwedd 3, 2017 at Aura with “NEF 31: The Old Port.” Yn gynharach heddiw, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur mixed-martial-arts title bout to the card. Nick Gulliver (4-0) will defend the NEF MMA Amateur Heavyweight Title against Terrance Jean-Jacques (1-0).

“NEF is an amazing organization and I love fighting for them,” said Gulliver. “This will be my fifth fight for NEF and to me, this fight is different. During my fighting career I’ve always been fighting for someone, or something, and I’ve never really had time or the energy to really enjoy it. This fight I’m fighting to prove to myself that I’m good enough to be the heavyweight champion. People tell me every day after sparring or training that I’m good, but I don’t see it yet. I don’t see what others see and this is a time for me to see and believe. This camp I’m going to work and find myself in the process.”

Gulliver, a product of First Class MMA and the Foundry BJJ, has been nothing short of perfect over the course of his amateur career with NEF. “The Guardian,” as he is known amongst his fans and teammates, has finished all four of his previous opponents, including a third-round technical knockout of Yorgan DeCastro (2-4) last fall to claim the title belt. DeCastro is the first, and only, opponent to date to make it out of the first round with Gulliver.

“I have a lot to prove to myself and I’m going to look into the mirror on November 3rd and see the man I’ve wanted to be in the cage and out,” continued Gulliver. “I’m going to work as much as I can and never give up. Something I always repeat to myself is ‘cowards never start, the weak never finish, winners never quit,’ and I’m not quitting on November 3rd.”

Terrance Jean-Jacques brings a solid amateur wrestling background with him to the NEF cage. The Haverhill, Massachusetts native put together an impressive 22-6 record as the starting heavyweight for the NCAA Division I Iowa Hawkeyes as a freshman. He later transferred to Rhode Island College and was a runner-up at the 2015 Division III wrestling championships. Jean-Jacques signed a developmental deal with the WWE in the spring of 2016 to train at their performance center in Florida.

“Everybody fights for different things,” remarked Jean-Jacques. “Fy beth yw, I’m not doing this for anyone else but my daughter and myself. It’s much bigger than this fight. I’m reinventing myself and it’s kill or be killed. This will be the best version of myself to date. I have goals that I’m charging at in an unstoppable manner and I’m coming to get it. This is my destiny.”

“I want to thank my training partners and my family,” said Gulliver in closing. “I want to thank FirstClass MMA and The Foundry BJJ for everything they have given me. I’ve been training with FirstClass MMA and John Raio for almost three years now and I’ve been training with The Foundry BJJ going on eight years now. I appreciate all they do for me. I can name over 100 people that I train with every week that help push me, day in and day out, and I can’t thank them enough for it.

“Bydd y frwydr yn rhyfel. If you put me and my opponent, Terrance, side by side and took bets, I’d be the loser all day. Shit, even I would bet against me if it was about size and looks. But this fight will be won by one thing and one thing only and anyone that knows me knows what I’m about to say. This fight will be won with heart. I’m not great at anything I do. I fail at most things, but I have a lot of heart and I push. Sometimes in life heart is what people need most. I’m looking to see what I’ve got on November 3rd and I’m looking forward to November 4th when I can wake up and see that I had enough heart and that I am the still the champ. Thank you to everyone involved in my life and thanks again for this fight I greatly appreciate it. Thank you to Terrance Jean-Jacques for coming to Portland to fight. Hefyd, just a quick thank you to my friend Josh Jones, who made me remember the fun in this game again. He got me motivated to fight in this one. I’m hoping this fight is just like watching fireworks at a baseball game. If you’ve never seen fireworks at a baseball game come to this fight and I’ll show you the feeling.”

Digwyddiad cymysg ymladd-celfyddydau nesaf NEF, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company make its long-awaited debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. The event is scheduled to take place on Dydd Gwener, Tachwedd 3, 2017. Mae tocynnau ar werth nawr ar www.auramaine.com.