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Ukushuba kwesimo Running High njengoba Owabe Falcons nabalingani Lungiselela MMA Cage Battle

Shiya amazwana

Lewiston, Maine (January 10, 2018) – Ukukhulela okufanayo blue-collar umphakathi phambili ngokusebenzisa okufanayo, storied kohlelo lwezemidlalo akaziqedi amadoda amabili abangane abakhulu.

 

 

 

Owabe nabalingani Intaba Valley Isikolo samabanga aphezulu, futhi esikhathini esizayo-New England Ulwa okuxubile karate okubhekenwe, Ryan Burgess futhi Nate Boucher ziwubufakazi zithi ubudala, “Ukujwayelana kubanga ngokwedelela.”

 

 

 

Burgess, 24, futhi Boucher, 21, ayokulwa e amateur flyweight iziqubu at "NEF 32: Super Saturday"On Saturday, February 3. Le mpi at Androscoggin Bank Colisee ziyonquma Olwa inombolo eyodwa division 125-ganda, bese uhola winner isihloko esingu ngokumelene iqhawe Justin Witham.

 

 

 

Kuyoba Cishe ngonyaka kusukela Burgess, ezintathu isikhathi Maine-wrestling esikoleni esiphakeme iqhawe futhi titleholder NEF esidlule, wangena yezinyoni. Wabiza NEF co-kumnikazi wabantu Math Peterson kanye ngokuqondile ucele Boucher ukulwa.

 

 

 

Kungani? Ngakolunye uhlangothi, kwaba isinqumo ibhizinisi ngemuva eduze Boucher sika, yokuhlukanisa-isinqumo ukulahlekelwa Witham endaweni Novemba isihloko iziqubu.

 

 

 

"Sengike ngaya phandle ngoba ngonyaka. Nganginethemba lokuthi ukuba bavele bagxumele emuva empini isihloko,"Burgess wachaza. "Ngemva mpi Nate sika nge Witham, Ngazile bona uzokwenza ufuna kumeshi ngokushesha. Uma kuba sobala ukuthi wayecabanga ukuthi ngeke kwenzeke kuze April, Ngabuza esasingakwenza le mpi Februwari, futhi Nate wayithumba. "

 

 

 

Burgess (2-2) kamuva umkhankaso elilodwa noma amabili amabhomu zokuxhumana ebonakale ukhombise abanye ezingeni ubutha Falcon ayekanye nawo. Kungenzeka kancane kunomuntu wezindlela; Burgess Uqaphelile ithuba axhaphaze lokho akubonayo njengoba omunye chinks zempi Boucher sika.

 

 

 

"Nate, selokhu kwaba izinyane, has a sengqondo Piss esibi lapho elahlekelwa. Ngithemba ukuba akuthobise kuye kancane futhi uqiniseke ukuthi akudingeki ukhathazeke le mpi kokuthola ku abahluleli,"Burgess wathi. "Nate cishe okwakungaba ezimbili- noma emithathu ngesikhathi isimo iqhawe ukuthi nguye yini owayenze yena ithuba ukwenza lokho. Uma usenayo sengqondo esifanayo ayenayo emuva ke, kuzoba ukuqeda ngendlela efanayo. "

 

 

 

Burgess ingenye ezine emithathu ngesikhathi ompetha isimo kuphela emlandweni MVHS. Nhlanhla, umzalwane Boucher sika, Ingane u-Ethan, futhi wafeza ingxenye feat.

 

 

 

Boucher, osevele uye athathwe out emine isikhathi Maine esikoleni esiphakeme mat iqhawe, futhi amabili isikhathi New England finalist, UJeremiya Barkac ka Dexter ngesikhathi lakhe NEF hexagon, Kubukeka futhi kuzwakala uhlamvu ehlukile kunaleyo owalwa kude mat esemncane.

 

 

 

Ngemuva kokuwina kwakhe kuqala izimpi ezimbili kalula, Boucher (2-1) Angibanga kuphela isakhiwo eyayizizwa wayenze ngokwanele ukuze uthole ibhande Portland.

 

 

 

"Ngacabanga I zibamba ezimbili imizuliswano lokuqala ukulwa. Bobathathu, ngempela. Okokuqala okubili Ingqondo yami yavele kwadingeka (Witham) ayiminyanisa ukuphuma,"Boucher wathi. "It URose nakho ukufunda mina ukuthi awukwazi ukushiya ukulwa kubahluleli. Into enkulu mayelana ezinhlwini amateur kuyinto, ngenkathi yebo mina obakhathalelayo irekhodi lami, ekupheleni kosuku kungcono yenqubo yokufunda ukwenza wena uchwepheshe kangcono. "

 

 

 

Ukuphendula Burgess’ volleys Facebook, Boucher wangabaza ukuziphatha yangaphambili iqhawe sika ngemuva kokuwina wayibhinca NEF izimpi ezimbili zibe umsebenzi wakhe.

 

 

 

"Angiyena kakhulu inkulumo kudoti. Ngisanda ujabulele umdlalo. Ngithanda ukulwa bese vele uye ekhaya. Wenza kancane ukwakha akhe ego Ngicabanga,"Boucher wathi. "Walahla phansi ibhande ngoba wayethethelela anezinkinga ngokwenza isisindo, okuyinto pretty ukuchwensa, ngombono wami. Wayengaphandle isikhashana, ngakho manje Ngingumfana ngaphambi kwakhe, yena-ke uyazi ukuthi unesikhathi ukuya eze ngami. "

 

 

 

Burgess wathi wasebenzisa lokho layoff ukuqeda imfundo yakhe ekolishi nokuthuthukisa emenza afanelekele ngokomzimba owelapha umsizi, okubonisa ukuthi nabezokwelapha cishe bayoba umsebenzi wakhe eside ukwedlula MMA.

 

 

 

Nakuba Waqhubeka isimiso sakhe sokuqeqesha Rumford Community Centre nge berserkers MMA, Burgess wathi kwaba kancane okukhulu kanye olwakhiwe ngaphambi ngokulahlekelwa kwakhe ngokumelene Witham futhi Dustin Veinott. Burgess ngaphambilini wahlulwa kokubili izimbangi.

 

 

 

"Emzimbeni mina namanje kufanele baye bakhanda kubo, kodwa ngokwengqondo bengingekho njengoba ulungisiwe njengomlobokazi mina kwakufanele. Manje ngiyakwazi ebhekiwe okuningi,"Burgess wathi. "Ngesikhathi ngase kokuqeda isikole, ukubamba amatoho 20 to 30 amahora ngesonto bese ngiya esikoleni ukuze mhlawumbe omunye 40. Ngilahlekelwe izimpi ezimbili lapho ngineminyaka engaphansi isisindo. Ngase ikhula ngesisindo esifanele kuyilapho guys abangu ukusika isisindo. Ngingathanda khona lapho kugcwala isilinganiso futhi kubekwe 10 to 15 ukushaya phakathi nesisindo-futhi ukulwa. "

 

 

 

Boucher Kuyavunywa ze finyelela ikhono lakhe njengoba wrestling esikoleni esiphakeme. Uye walandela inkambo ehlukile kuka Burgess, ukubhalisa at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - lapho namanje izitimela namuhla - eneminyaka engu- 13.

 

 

 

"Nginezinye kwezinwele eziqine engcono ukuqeqeshwa abalingani esimweni,"Boucher wathi. "My Jiu-Jitsu ifikile ibanga elide, cishe iphuzu lapho isidlulile washukashukana wami kancane. Kunjalo, wrestling yikho engikwenza emuva njalo lapho ngidinga khona. yesiteleka wami ebusuku nasemini-futhi wosuku. Kwaba awful ngoba impi yami yokuqala. "

 

 

 

Wanezela ukuthi impumelelo yakhe enkulu e MMA ifikile ngezithukuthuku wrestlers wangaphambili.

 

 

 

Burgess Ubala ku Boucher ukubukela phansi lonke repertoire yakhe. Njengoba othile owafaka ukuphila kwakhe kuze washukashukana ku isikole phakathi junior enyuvesi ithimba e grade yesikhombisa, ethi umlando wakhe njengoba isifundo okusheshayo uye kuchubekele kombuso Jiu-Jitsu futhi isibhakela.

 

 

 

"Ngicabanga ukuthi kuzoba bamangale. Yena ecabanga ukuthi uyazi ukuthi izimfanelo ezinhle enginazo ezizoba etafuleni,"Burgess wathi. "Zonke uyazi ngami wrestling yami, kodwa enginakho okuningi kunalokho angaphila ngalo. Mina vele ukuthi iletha etafuleni. Futhi Ngeke ufunde ezinyangeni ezimbili ezizayo engikufunde eminyakeni emibili."

 

 

 

Ukuvulwa insimbi phezu February 3 isethwe for 7 p.m. Amathikithi ayatholakala www.TheColisee.com.

 

 

 

About New England ayalwa

 

 

New England ayalwa ("NEF") Yimpi izenzakalo ukukhushulwa inkampani. Mission NEF ukwakha esezingeni izenzakalo for fighters Maine kanye fans ngokufanayo. Executive team NEF has olutheni management combat ezemidlalo, izenzakalo production, ubudlelwane media, marketing, kwezomthetho kanye nokukhangisa.

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2017 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR RETURNING TO THE CAGE AT NEF 32

Shiya amazwana

Lewiston, Maine (December 27, 2017) - New England ayalwa (NEF) returns to Lewiston onSaturday, February 3, 2018 nge elilandelayo okuxubile-karate-ubuciko umcimbi ukulwa ukukhuthazwa sika, “NEF 32: Super Saturday.” Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, NEF announced the addition of an amateur women’s bantamweight bout to the card. Jayda “Lil Killah” Bailey(1-0) Kulindeleke ukuba abhekane Amanda Gallo (0-1) at a isisindo fight 135 pounds-.

Jayda Bailey made headlines this year when she became the youngest athlete to ever compete in a sanctioned MMA fight in Maine. A mere eight days after her 18th birthday, the legal minimum age for an MMA participant in the state, Bailey put together a dominant performance in her debut against Danae Dostie (0-1) at “NEF 31.” It took her just over 90-seconds to pound out a TKO victory. So impressive was the win that it earned Bailey a nomination for “Rookie of the Year.” The fans agreed and voted the Hermon, Maine teenager as the recipient of the award. Bailey is currently a member of Young’s MMA of Bangor. This summer, upon graduation from high school, she plans to relocate to Albuquerque, New Mexico where she will join Jackson Wink MMA Academy – home to many top UFC stars.

“I can’t wait to step into the cage again and display my abilities,” said Bailey. “I look to get better every time I fight, and I’m excited to be facing a new challenge.”

That new challenge will come in the form of Amanda Gallo. Gallo trains with Robson Moura Nations United (RMNU) based in Tampa, Florida. She made her cage debut in the fall of 2016 against Laine Orabona (2-2) on a fight card in Georgia. The thrilling contest went the distance and saw Gallo lose a very close split decision on the judges’ scorecards. She will come to Maine looking for the first win of her young career.

elilandelayo okuxubile-karate-ubuciko umcimbi NEF sika, “NEF 32: Super Saturday,” uzobona inkampani imbuyiselo yalo kuya Androscoggin Bank Colisee e Lewiston, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online atwww.TheColisee.com.

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NEF FLYWEIGHT TITLE WILL BE UP FOR GRABS IN PORTLAND

Shiya amazwana

Portland, Maine (August 21, 2017) - New England ayalwa (NEF) will make its debut in Portland on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Aura with “NEF 31: The Old Port.” Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur mixed-martial-arts title bout to the card. Nate Boucher (2-0) abayobhekana Justin Witham (3-4) with the winner to be crowned the new NEF MMA Amateur Flyweight Champion. The 125-pound title currently sits vacant.

Nate Boucher brings a background in wrestling with him to the cage. He competed for Mountain Valley High School (MVHS) in Rumford, Maine prior to training in MMA. Boucher made his NEF debut in 2014, just months after his eighteenth birthday – the legal age limit for competing in MMA in Maine. Earlier this month in Bangor, Boucher made his return to the NEF cage. He was victorious by first-round submission over Jeremiah Barkac (0-1). Boucher is currently a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ).

“It’s an amazing feeling knowing that my childhood dream is coming true,” said Boucher when reached for comment. “This fight was only a matter of time. All my years of training is for this moment.”

Justin Witham got off to a slow start in his amateur career. He lost his first three in a row prior to his first victory over Brent Ouellette (0-1) by technical knockout in the first round. Witham is currently riding a two-fight win streak. Ngasekuqaleni kwalo nyaka, he submitted previous flyweight champion Ryan Burgess (2-2) in a non-title bout, avenging an earlier loss to Burgess. Witham represents the Shatterproof Combat Club.

“Much respect to my opponent and anyone who steps inside the cage,” said Witham. “Every fighter has a fight that makes or breaks him. I will not break. This is the culmination of three years of hard work. Blood, sweat and tears – time away from my loved ones. Capturing the 125-pound title means everything to me and I will not be leaving without it over my shoulder!”

elilandelayo okuxubile-karate-ubuciko umcimbi NEF sika, “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 Friday, November 3, 2017. Amathikithi on ukudayiswa manje www.auramaine.com.

About New England ayalwa

New England ayalwa ("NEF") Yimpi izenzakalo ukukhushulwa inkampani. Mission NEF ukwakha esezingeni izenzakalo for fighters Maine kanye fans ngokufanayo. Executive team NEF has olutheni management combat ezemidlalo, izenzakalo production, ubudlelwane media, marketing, kwezomthetho kanye nokukhangisa.

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FIRST WOMEN’S MMA TITLE FIGHT IN MAINE AT NEF 28

Shiya amazwana

 

Lewiston, Maine (March 17, 2017) – New England ayalwa (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” ngomgqibelo, April 29, 2017 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur women’s title fight to the card. Jessica “The Black Widow” Borga (5-2) returns to take on “Scary” Kerri Kenneson (4-1) to crown a new NEF MMA Amateur Women’s Bantamweight Champion.

 

The bout is historic in that it will not only determine the first NEF women’s champion, but the fight will represent the first female MMA title matchup ever held on Maine soil.

 

“Our women’s division has grown so much in the past couple of years,” wathi NEF co-umnikazi futhi umgqugquzeli Nick DiSalvo. “It was time to add a title picture to the mix. This is the first of what we hope to be many female title fights between superior athletes in the NEF cage.”

 

Jessica Borga, a Florida resident, will be making her third appearance in the NEF cage in less than a year. She dropped a hard-fought decision to Rachael Joyce (3-0) last September at “NEF 25.” Borga returned to Maine a few weeks later to win a decision over Brianne Genschel (0-1), delivering an impressive, dominant performance against the black belt. Borga trains out of Champions MMA in Lakeland, Florida and is currently on a three-fight win streak. She is the holder of two regional titles won in her home state, and she is looking to add a third belt to her collection on April 29.

 

“I’m so honored and excited to be back in the NEF cage not only to fight for such a great promotion, but to fight for their first-ever women’s title against a great opponent,” said Borga. “I can’t wait to put on a show for everyone, and I promise I won’t disappoint!”

 

A native of Bow, New Hampshire, Kerri Kenneson trains with Team Link in Hooksett. She has won her last four in a row, including a victory over NEF veteran Kylie O’Hearn (1-2) last summer. Kenneson’s sole loss came in her MMA debut two years ago this April. Coming off a win on a fight card last month in New York State, Kenneson is confident that she will defeat Borga and claim the NEF bantamweight title at “NEF 28.”

 

“If I haven’t already done so, this fight will solidify that I am the best in the Northeast, and I’ll be coming for the rest,” Kenneson declared. “She’s all for show. She’s about to feel what I’m capable of and she’s not going to like it.”

New England Fights returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 futhi online at www.TheColisee.com.

Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe mcimbi fight updates ikhadi, sicela uvakashele iwebhusayithi ukukhuthazwa sika at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ungakwazi watch NEF imiqophi at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, follow the promotion on Twitter and Instagram @nefights, and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”

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SECOND PRO BOXING BOUT ANNOUNCED FOR NEF 22

Shiya amazwana

Lewiston, Maine (February 25, 2016) - New England ayalwa (NEF), America isibalo-one zesifunda fight ukukhuthazwa, izobamba umcimbi walo olandelayo, “NEF 22: Zonke Izinkolo Ziholela LAPHA” on Saturday, April 23, 2016at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée e Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and professional boxing bouts. Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, NEF announced the addition of a light-heavyweight contest to the boxing portion of the “NEF 22” fight ikhadi. Crowsneck Boutin (0-0-1) Kulindeleke ukuba abhekane Brandon Montella (3-0, 2 Kos) in a four-round bout.

 

Crowsneck Boutin, a regular on NEF MMA cards since 2012, made his professional boxing debut earlier this month on the “NEF 21” event in Lewiston. He fought Joel Bishop (0-0-2) to a draw in an exciting slugfest that had the Colisée crowd on the edge of its collective seat. Boutin, considered the underdog in that bout, expertly worked his jab to control the first two rounds of the fight. Like the Bishop match, Boutin is preparing for another war with Montella on April 23.

 

“Brandon is a very tough opponent,” wathi Boutin. “He’s going to present me with many obstacles. My training is grueling and I’ll be prepared for a war.”

 

Brandon Montella is a 1998 graduate of Carrabec High School in North Anson, Maine. Following graduation, Montella joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and served until 2003 with an honorable discharge. Montella worked in construction in Virginia until 2011 when he moved with his wife to the Boston, Massachusetts area. He owns and operates The Way, LLC boxing gym in Woburn, Massachusetts.

 

“Coming back home from to Maine after all these years to fight in a place of such history is an amazing feeling,” said Montella. “It will bring my friends and family from the past and the present together under one roof for an awesome event.”

 

Montella had a very successful amateur boxing career with a final record of 14-7. In 2011, he won the prestigious Rocky Marciano Tournament. Montella went on to win the New England Golden Gloves the following year. Waphenduka pro in 2015 and has won his first three bouts with two finishes.

 

“As far as my opponent Crowsneck Boutin, I have seen his fights and read his back story,” Montella continued. “What I see is a man like myself – someone who is determined to change his life and take matters into his own hands instead of sitting around like too many men do today. When two men as determined as we are get in the ring in front of a large crowd, magic happens. We grow larger than life and the fans get one hell of a treat.”

 

umzuliswano olandelayo New England ayalwa ', "NEF 22: Zonke Izinkolo Ziholela LAPHA," ithatha indawo Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée e Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 futhi ukudayiswa manje www.TheColisee.com noma ngokumemeza Colisée box office at 207.783.2009 x 525. Ukuze uthole ukwaziswa okwengeziwe mcimbi fight updates ikhadi, sicela uvakashele iwebhusayithi ukukhuthazwa sika at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ngaphezu kwalokho, ungakwazi watch NEF imiqophi at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, landela them on Twitternefights futhi ukuhamba neqembu Facebook esemthethweni "New England Ilwisana."

 

About New England ayalwa

 

New England ayalwa ("NEF") Yimpi izenzakalo ukukhushulwa inkampani. Mission NEF ukwakha esezingeni izenzakalo for fighters Maine kanye fans ngokufanayo. Executive team NEF has olutheni management combat ezemidlalo, izenzakalo production, ubudlelwane media, marketing, kwezomthetho kanye nokukhangisa.