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FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO A SHOT AT THE GOLD, JACKSON AND VELADO TAKE MMA CAREERS TO A NEW LEVEL AT NEF 25

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Por: Kalle Oakes

Humility is the undertone for any conversation with Jimmy Jackson about his mixed martial arts career. It was a humbling experience that twisted Rafael Velado’s arm into the world of combat sports in the first place.

One of the men will depart Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston wielding a source of pride – the New England Fights amateur lightweight championship belt – after their clash at “NEF 25: Heroes and Villains” this Sábado, Septiembre 10.

Mention the idea of his earning a title shot in the hexagon and Jackson (3-2) almost can’t withhold a laugh.

“It’s a big opportunity for someone like me,”Dijo Jackson. “I never thought I would be fighting for a title. I’ve had a ton of teammates come up to me and say, ‘You deserve this! Way to go!’ I just never thought of myself as that top-tier fighter. I’ve always been the guy kind of behind the scenes.”

Easy enough for the Bangor fighter to blend in, considering that he trains at Young’s MMA with the likes of Aaron “Relentless” Lacey, “The” Ryan Sanders, and Josh “Hook On” Harvey.

Fighting for the belt vacated by stablemate Harvey isn’t an endeavor that would have entered Jackson’s mind back in 2012, when he accepted a fight in Vermont on a relative lark. He won via submission, with a choke, en 96 segundo.

“My training started out as me and a few other guys messing around in a basement,”Dijo Jackson. “My first fight was spur of the moment. I won and it sort of got the adrenaline going, como, ‘I can do this. I did pretty good.’”

Through a co-worker, he connected up with Young’s MMA.

After a learning curve that included back-to-back losses in 2013, Jackson steadily improved and defeated two consecutive opponents to earn his title opportunity.

“It’s a blessing and a curse. It’s truly a family. These are guys who truly stand by each other, in hard times, bad times, in and out of the gym,” Jackson said of wearing Young’s colors. “But on the flip side, everybody’s watching you, expecting a certain amount of entertainment from you. I want to perform at such a level that people are excited to watch me fight.”

While most fighters go through the drudgery of training in order to bask in the glory of fight night, Jackson contends that it’s the training he loves most. And entering the cage, he claims, is not about him.

“Fighting, a mi, is just what I can do to show everybody what my coaches have accomplished,”Dijo Jackson. “They sacrifice so much to give us fighters the recognition and they get very little recognition in return. The only reason I get in the cage is to represent them.”

Jackson gravitated to MMA with minimal experience in combat sports. Velado, of Norridgewock, brought a decade of jiu-jitsu and a black belt to the table.

That journey had less glamorous beginnings, sin embargo.

“In July 2005, I was playing basketball and a guy on my own team, if you can believe it, punched me in the face. He took exception to something and he messed me up pretty good,” Velado said. “From watching UFC, I thought I knew what to do to defend myself, and I pulled him down with an arm bar. Pathetically, but I pulled him down.”

Velado called it a reality check, one that led him to enroll in jiu-jitsu classes taught by Aaron Blake in Boothbay Harbor.

“I think all guys think they will be able to defend themselves in a situation, and most of those guys are wrong,” Velado said.

In more than three years of tournament competition, Velado said he fought more than 50 times and lost only three matches.

He grew restless and sought a new challenge. It led him to John Raio’s First Class MMA in Topsham. Velado was primed for his debut, but a sparring session with heavyweight teammate Nick Gulliver led to a torn MCL in his knee.

“That took about six to eight months before I fully recovered,” Velado said. “I dropped in on John again in April 2015, and we got a plan together. He got me in there with a lot of good wrestler types, including himself. He let me train with Marcus Davis and some other guys to expand my skill set.”

Velado has won three times in NEF, capped by a split decision over Mike Peitersen of Young’s.

“You’re in for a war. Young’s guys, they’re great. They’re all respectful. They train like savages,” Velado said. “Look who he’s training against…Those guys could fight anywhere in the United States and do well. You can’t not get better training against guys like that. You can’t not be a stud.”

Jackson, who said that MMA has lowered his stress level while reminding him that there is nothing else in life he can’t handle, hinted that he is the underdog on paper.

“He went three rounds with Mike Pietersen, and Mike is a tough dude. I know he’s a black belt in jits,”Dijo Jackson. “I’m taking a realistic approach. I’m more focused on what I need to do and can’t worry about what he’s going to do. I don’t think he’s going to show me anything that I can’t handle.”

The question, Velado said, is whether or not Jackson’s modesty suggests any level of uncertainty.

“The difference between us is that I know I have jiu-jitsu in my tool box. He doesn’t have anything like that in his tool box that I know of,” Velado said. “He’s going to see what level he’s at in this fight. He’s going to find a way to get past me, or he’s going to take a step back and say is this something I really want to be doing? He definitely has to have confidence if he wants to beat me.”

The opening bell on this Sábado, Septiembre 10 se establece para 7 p.m. El expediente actual para "NEF 25: Heroes and Villains” includes three professional boxing matches, five pro mixed martial arts bouts and five amateur MMA scraps. Los boletos cuestan desde $25 y están disponibles en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".

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HALL AND CRAFTS PREPARE FOR ONE LAST AMATEUR SCRAP BEFORE THE PROS

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Por: Kalle Oakes

It is hard to believe that Caleb Hall and Johnny Crafts’ paths have not crossed in the New England Fights mixed martial arts hexagon before now.

Separated by only two years in age and only a handful of pounds on the scale, the two former high school athletes made the transition to the cage from other combat pursuits at around the same time. Hall was a champion wrestler, while Crafts was a decorated grappler in the jiu-jitsu realm.

They are even considering a jump to the professional ranks at the same time … after one final stop to stand toe-to-toe with one another in a clash of amateur champions at “NEF 25: Heroes and Villains.”

NEF amateur featherweight champion Hall (7-3) of Portland by way of Dixfield will collide with NEF amateur bantamweight titleholder Crafts (4-0) of Lisbon this Sábado, Septiembre 10.

“I’d say my days in the amateur ranks are numbered,” Hall said. “I feel at this point, as tough as the fights are getting, I might as well be a pro. I just didn’t want to do it too early. I wanted to be a legitimate pro athlete.”

Hall took a measured approach to his ascent through the ranks. Not many fighters stick around for a double-digit number of amateur bouts before either taking prize money or returning to the safety of spectator-hood.

Luego otra vez, not many debut in the sport as early as Hall. He remembers getting his first recruiting call from NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson while helping a friend, Josh Thornton, train for an NEF appearance.

“He called me out of nowhere and tried to get me a fight on short notice. Then he saw me filling out the information sheet and noticed that I was still only 17,” Hall said, noting that the rules prohibit minors from entering the fray. “So I ended up fighting in September, a month after my 18º cumpleaños. I was hooked from the first time I watched it. I knew it was something I wanted to do.”

Hall won his first three fights, largely on the strength of his wrestling acumen, while bouncing between his hometown in the Western mountains of Maine and Plymouth State University in New Hampshire.

While sparring at First Class MMA in Topsham, Hall heard NEF mainstay John Raio rave about the merits of the Choi Institute in Portland. Hall took the advice and quickly discovered a place where his boxing and striking skills improved exponentially.

“Most of my training has been stand-up. I’ve tried to improve on it,” Hall said. “I figure that I’ve wrestled so long that I can kind of put it down when it comes to training and put more effort in the areas where I need to improve my skills.”

Hall carries a two-fight winning streak. The latter victory was a second-round submission over Erik Nelson for the vacant 145-pound strap in April.

He has stayed busy, rarely skipping back-to-back NEF cards during his time with the organization. By contrast, Crafts had been out of the cage for a year prior to his third-round TKO of Henry Clark for the 135-pound title in February.

“Injuries are what have screwed me over. I should have a lot more fights for as long as I’ve been at it,” Crafts said. “If I’m healthy, ganar o perder, I think this is probably my last fight as an amateur. Estoy 24. I don’t want to drag it on too long.”

Crafts agreed with Hall’s assessment that whichever of the two fighters is able to step out of his comfort zone on the mat will gain the upper hand.

“Caleb is a really good wrestler. I never wrestled in high school, just jiu-jitsu. But with jiu-jitsu, you learn how to wrestle,” Crafts said. “I think people are going to be surprised by my wrestling, and I think everybody’s going to be impressed with my boxing. I feel more confident. I think he’s going to be surprised when I punch him in the face.”

Hall has fought all but two of his fights at 145 pounds and said that he considers that weight class “home.” Crafts dismissed any disadvantage in having to step up, noting that his walking-around weight is in the 160s.

“This is my first time fighting at 145. I’m really excited about it. Getting down to 135 is a really big cut for me. I felt it in the last fight. I could just tell. I really shouldn’t have been as tired as I was,” Crafts said. “And Henry was a good opponent. I was working on things, using more of my stand-up. That kind of prolonged it.

“He’s definitely the best at 145 En mi opinión,” Crafts added in reference to Hall. “He’s one of the most experienced amateurs out there. He’s definitely the best guy for me to fight.”

The opening bell this Sábado, Septiembre 10 se establece para 7 p.m. El expediente actual para "NEF 25: Heroes and Villains” includes three professional boxing matches, five pro mixed martial arts bouts and six amateur MMA scraps. Los boletos cuestan desde $25 y están disponibles en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".

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TRAHAN AND DENNING IN SEARCH OF A MUCH-NEEDED WIN IN THE MMA CAGE

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Lewiston, Maine (Septiembre 5, 2016) – Taylor Trahan is a statistical oddity.

A native of Littleton, New Hampshire, now living in East Concord, Vermont, the 25-year-old pursued mixed martial arts seven years ago, soon as he was legally old enough to do so. He has entered the cage a total of 20 times in professional and amateur competition.

All that experience in this neck of the woods, yet his featherweight bout against Matt Denning at “NEF 25: Heroes and Villains” on Sábado, Siete. 10 at Androscoggin Bank Colisee will be his debut with New England Fights.

Trahan (5-6) is not buying the underdog or bad-guy label, even though he will walk into the historic arena in a city that Denning (3-3) calls home.

“This is only a two-hour trip (each way) for most of my fans,” Trahan said. “Most of them are used to traveling four hours or more to watch me fight. They’re like, 'Oh, sweet.’”

Both fighters hope the matchup will reverse their recent career fortunes. Trahan has lost five consecutive fights since a red-hot start to his pro docket, while Denning has dropped three of his last four contests.

Denning is quick to point out that the results are deceiving on both sides.

“He fought a guy named Joe Pingitore. Beat him the first time with a rear naked choke and then lost to him in the rematch,” Denning said. “That’s a guy who is one of the best 145-pounders in New England.”

If anyone has the right to consider himself an expert in ranking those middle weight classes, it’s Denning.

The local favorite known as “Ken Doll” has never shied away from fighting the best that NEF has to offer fighters in the neighborhood of 145. Denning twice defeated Derek Shorey. He inched upward in weight, unsuccessfully, against Jon Lemke at 150 and Josh Harvey at 155. Más recientemente, Brandon Bushaw beat him by submission at “NEF 24: Promised Land” in June.

“You think about Lemke and Harvey, and I train with Jesse Erickson (at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu),” Denning said. “The only one really missing is Devin Powell. I feel like I’ve fought and trained with the best group of guys around.”

Jiu-jitsu is the go-to for both fighters. Trahan is a brown belt, while Denning is a purple belt.

In other areas, their styles clash. Three of Trahan’s pro wins have come by decision. Denning, mientras tanto, has never gone the distance as a pro. He only went to the cards once as an amateur – a loss to Dom Cofone in his cage debut.

Trahan stopped short of a prediction but said that he expects to prevail by submission.

“I see it being a slow first round for at least the first couple minutes,"Él dijo. “Then once I get my timing down and start doing the things I want to do, I don’t see it going into the third round.”

Denning has prepared for a lengthy encounter. He confessed that he smoked through most of his career but has quit.

Couple that with a renewed commitment to road work and Denning forecasts that his fans will be pleased with his readiness for the relatively unknown foe.

“I believe the longest fight I’ve had was two minutes left in the third round,” Denning said. “I feel good conditioning-wise. I’m a shorter guy, so I’ve got to stay at 145.”

He said that sparring against Erickson has prepared him for the taller Trahan.

Denning believes that his striking and wrestling are superior to Trahan’s repertoire, but he complemented his rival by adding that he considers him another in a line of rugged opponents.

“I wanted to pick someone hard to fight. This is my fourth fight in six months,” Denning said. “Before that I took a year off. The last time I won in Lewiston was September of last year. I’m hoping the hometown advantage will help a little bit this time.”

Given the unpredictable nature of MMA, pro fighters must have short memories while applying the hard lessons they learn from losses. Trahan, like Denning, thinks he has achieved that.

“I’ve learned that I have to stick to what I know, and don’t do what’s not me,” Trahan said. “I think that in order for me to win, I have to take it to the ground. I favor the ground style. He’s excellent on the ground, no me malinterpreten, but I’ve seen some things I think I can exploit.”

The opening bell this Sábado, Septiembre 10 se establece para 7 p.m. El expediente actual para "NEF 25: Heroes and Villains” includes three professional boxing matches, five pro mixed martial arts bouts and five amateur MMA scraps. Los boletos cuestan desde $25 y están disponibles enwww.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".

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DE MAINE A FLORIDA, ENCONTRAR LUCHA ES EL RETO PARA LAS ATLETAS DE MMA FEMENINAS

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Lewiston, Maine (Septiembre 4, 2016) – Rachael Joyce tiene su título de ingeniería civil de la Universidad de Maine. Jessica Borga es una técnica veterinaria de Lakeland, Florida.

Lea esas biografías de una línea de las dos mujeres y probablemente no se ajusten a su perfil personal de artista marcial mixto.. Y tal vez esa presunción, y tal vez un sesgo social persistente contra las luchadoras, es la razón por la que Joyce y Borga han luchado poderosamente para encontrar oponentes en sus rincones del país.

Cada mujer pondrá fin a lo que es casi una pausa de un año de la jaula cuando Joyce (1-0) da la bienvenida a Borga (2-1) a Maine en una pelea de peso gallo en "NEF 25: Héroes y villanos." New England Fights regresa a su sede central, Coliseo del Banco Androscoggin, en Sábado, Septiembre 10.

"He tenido una pelea, en octubre pasado. Me ha resultado muy difícil encontrar peleas. Es simplemente duro. Maine no tiene la densidad de población para ello. Es difícil encontrar ese grupo de luchadores,Joyce dijo. "Al principio de su carrera, desea desarrollar esa experiencia cerca de casa. Es lo mejor para todo tu equipo, dado el compromiso que implica ”.

Joyce, que vive en la aldea de Veazie en el condado de Penobscot, divide su tiempo de entrenamiento entre Bangor, Portland y Boston.

El césped competitivo no es más verde para Borga, quien es conocida por sus fans como "La Viuda Negra" y es entrenada por Ross Kellin.

“Mi entrenador me ha programado peleas que no. Se suponía que iba a pelear ocho veces este año, y esta será mi primera.

Borga recibió una fuerte paliza en su combate anterior., un noviembre 2015 choque contra Caitlin Sammons en el que ella pesó en 126.5 libra, justo por encima del límite de peso mosca.

Dijo que las mujeres sienten una presión adicional para hacer recortes drásticos de peso debido a la falta de oportunidades de pelea disponibles., y en su caso fue especialmente peligroso.

“Aprendí que nunca pelearé en 125 de nuevo,"Borga dijo" Fue mi culpa. perdí 25 libra en dos semanas. Estaba enfermo en el campamento, y luché enferma ".

Antes de que terminara el episodio, Borga fue hospitalizado dos veces con faringitis estreptocócica, una infección renal y una infección de la vejiga.

"Yo creo (el corte de peso) fue parte de eso," ella dijo. "Estás poniendo esa tensión en tu cuerpo y tu mente. Mi juego mental luchó con lo que tuve que pasar. Creo que es más difícil para las mujeres, además. Nunca volveré a hacer eso. Aprendí que es mejor retirarse que sufrir pérdidas ".

Borga no ha experimentado tales problemas en este campamento.. Dijo que su nivel de energía está muy alto y que puede entrenar más duro durante períodos de tiempo más largos..

Ella también está ansiosa por visitar desde el Estado del Sol., un entusiasmo que no se pierde en su oponente.

"Cuando un oponente vuela desde Florida, Eso es emocionante,Joyce dijo. "Demuestra que está realmente comprometida con eso. Es difícil encontrar oponentes tan comprometidos como tú ".

Ambas mujeres son cinturones azules BJJ. Joyce se ha formado en la disciplina durante más de dos años..

Es una extensión de su infancia., cuando jugó tres deportes universitarios en cada año de la escuela secundaria. Ella bromeó diciendo que consideraba firmemente un cuarto.

“Siempre fui la chica que trató de convencer a mis padres de que me dejaran jugar al fútbol,Joyce dijo. "Ellos no escucharon nada de eso. Estoy seguro de que están encantados de que su hija de 20 y tantos años sea ahora una luchadora.. No, son solidarios, pero ahora es mi decisión ".

Joyce nunca probó deportes individuales antes del reino del combate., pero rápidamente se convirtió en una fanática de las MMA femeninas, ya que estalló en popularidad a nivel de UFC..

"Miesha Tate y Ronda Rousey se acercaban, y luego (Presidente de UFC) Dana White tenía su famosa frase de que 'nunca habrá mujeres en UFC,Joyce dijo. "Vi lo que estaban haciendo y dije, 'Yo puedo hacer eso. Voy a hacer eso ".

Ahora las mujeres esperan un repunte en la participación femenina que no parece seguir el éxito de esos modelos internacionales..

Joyce dijo que recibió invitaciones para luchar en Nueva Jersey a principios de este año, pero que esos, además, hubiera requerido un incómodo corte a un pesaje el mismo día de 125 o incluso 115 libra.

Así que se retiró a un juego de entrenar y esperar. Gracias a los de ideas afines, Borga igualmente desafiado por la lucha, La espera casi ha terminado.

"Siempre me han gustado las MMA, siempre amé pelear. Supongo que fui conocido por eso cuando era niño. Todos los que me conocen siempre me empujaron a meterme en esto,Borga dijo. "Lo intenté hace ocho años y descubrí de inmediato que estaba embarazada, para que eso le detenga. Cuando mi hijo cumplió cinco, Dije, "Es ahora o nunca". Empecé a entrenar y me desarrollé muy rápido. Mis entrenadores dijeron que tenía un don para eso ".

La campana de apertura de Septiembre 10 se establece para 7 p.m. El expediente actual para "NEF 25: Héroes y villanos ”incluye cuatro combates de boxeo profesional., seis combates profesionales de artes marciales mixtas y cinco eliminatorias de MMA amateur. Los boletos cuestan desde $25 y están disponibles en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".

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MAJOR CHANGE TO NEF 25 MMA CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (Agosto 30, 2016) – The weight cut is regarded by many fighters as the most difficult part of preparing for a fight. Para Jesse “El Vikingo” Erickson (7-5), his weight cut was cut short Lunes night in preparation for his upcoming bout at “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS” next week. Erickson was initially scheduled to take on Jon Lemke (5-6) in a rematch of their bout from Bellator 93. The fight would have been at the lightweight limit of 155-pounds. NEF executives, sin embargo, were informedLunes afternoon that Lemke had been injured in training and was out of the fight.

 

Ingrese Crowsneck Boutin (2-2). The middleweight from the Choi Institute in Portland, Maine stepped in to fill the void left by Lemke’s departure. Boutin will take on Erickson at a catchweight of 180-pounds on 10 de septiembre. For Erickson, the heavier limit means not just the end of his weight cut, but a chance to finally face Boutin in a showdown that has been some time in the making.

 

“It seems the stars have aligned for me and Crow to finally fight in the NEF cage,” dijo Erickson. “I’m thankful he took the fight and look forward to going to battle with him 10 de septiembre. Victoria o Valhalla”

 

“Bien, my buddy, Jim Bass, he’s a workin’ pumpin gas and he makes two-fifty for an hour,” sang Boutin when reached for comment. “He’s got rhythm in his hands as he’s tappin’ on the cans. Sings rock and roll in the shower.”

 

próximo evento de Nueva Inglaterra Combates ', "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS,"Tiene lugar en Sábado, Septiembre 10, 2016 en el Androscoggin Banco Coliseo en Lewiston, Maine. Los boletos comienzan en sólo $25 y están a la venta en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".

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PROFESSIONAL FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT ADDED TO NEF MMA CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (Agosto 26, 2016) Luchas -Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) today announced the addition of a professional featherweight mixed-martial-arts (MMA) bout to the fight promotion’s next event, “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS.” Aaron “Implacable” Lacey (2-0) ha firmado a cara Cory Trial (0-0) at the featherweight limit of 145-pounds.

 

Lacey, the former NEF MMA Amateur Featherweight Champion, recently signed a multi-fight developmental deal with the fight promotion. He amassed an amateur record of 6-1 prior to turning professional. Since entering the pro ranks, Lacey is undefeated. His pro debut saw him submit veteran Derek Shorey (3-7) in the first round last April. A principios de este mes, Lacey waged, y ganado, a war with John Santos (3-4) before UFC President Dana White in Bangor at the “NEF Presents Dana White: Pase a ver’ for a Fight” taping. Many observers agree that Lacey, a product of Young’s MMA, is but a few victories away from fighting permanently in front of White.

 

“I’m very happy to be signing with NEF,” dijo lacey. “It’s a big step forward in my career and it shows that they have the utmost confidence in my ability! My last fight was an absolute war, but I was fortunate enough to get out of it without any serious injuries. If I’m healthy, Estoy peleando–it’s my passion! I’m anxious to welcome Cory to the pro ranks. He has a dangerous skill set that has to be acknowledged and respected. Habiendo dicho eso, so do I! I like to be the guy who comes in and puts on a fight that fans don’t forget and that is exactly what I will do Septiembre 10.”

 

Cory Trial makes his professional debut after a memorable amateur career with NEF. En junio 2015, Trial scored the fastest knockout in NEF history when he rocked Corey Hinkley (2-4) a mere seven-seconds into the first round. In his final amateur performance, the 41-year-old Trial defeated Angelo Rizzitello (0-1) via split decision this past spring. He is a member of the tough, gritty team of Ruthless MMA & Boxing based out of Benton, Maine.

 

“I wanna thank NEF for giving me the opportunity to take the next step in my career,” dicho Trial. “My coach and I have been talking and it’s time. We’ve been putting the work in and I’m ready to take the next step. This fight will really tell me where I’m at. Aaron is a well rounded fighter that likes to push the pace and I’ll be right there looking to do the same! No te lo pierdas – que va a haber fuegos artificiales!”

 

próximo evento de Nueva Inglaterra Combates ', "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS,"Tiene lugar en Sábado, Septiembre 10, 2016 en el Androscoggin Banco Coliseo en Lewiston, Maine. Los boletos comienzan en sólo $25 y están a la venta en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".

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BARRY OUT, ORTOLANI RETURNS TO NEW ENGLAND TO FIGHT KRAMLICH

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Lewiston, Maine (Agosto 26, 2016) – He has one of the largest and most passionate fanbases of any New England fighter, y ahora John Ortolani (0-0 boxeo, 8-10 MMA) will return to New England Fights (NEF) after a two-and-a-half year absence at “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS” en Septiembre 10 en Lewiston. Ortolani, sin embargo, will not be competing in the NEF MMA cage. He will make his professional boxing debut that evening, stepping in to replace Connor Barry (0-1) contra Casey “Sierra circular” Incómodo (4-0-1, 2 KOs) in a four-round middleweight contest.

 

John Ortolani has been a fixture of the New England MMA scene since 2009. It is well-documented that Ortolani is a two-sport athlete. In addition to fighting MMA, he is a midfielder in Major League Lacrosse (MLL) where he has played for the Boston Cannons, Rochester Rattlers and Florida Launch. Recent years have seen Ortolani take up residence in Tampa, Florida where he has continued competing in MMA out of South Tampa Jiu-Jitsu & MMA. A native of Billerica, Massachusetts, he looks forward to making the trip north to New England where he will have the opportunity to once again fight closer to home in front of his friends and family.

 

“I am excited to be fighting back in Maine again,” said Ortolani. “I’d like to thank (NEF owners) Mate (Peterson) and Nick (DiSalvo) for having me back. This will be my first time stepping in the ring and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve wanted to test myself in a boxing match for years and now is my chance. Casey is a great opponent and I’m happy I could fill in and give him a good fight. I am a true martial artist and can’t wait to test my hands. It’s been almost three years since fighting for NEF. Get ready for an exciting fight.”

 

At the other end of the spectrum, Casey Kramlich has made a second home of the boxing ring. Training out of the Portland Boxing Club in Portland, Maine, Kramlich had an extensive amateur boxing career prior to turning professional in 2014. This past spring he gave Jason Kelly (5-1, 3 KOs) his first taste of defeat in the ring. Kramlich followed up that win with a dominant technical knockout victory over Zenon Herrera (0-2) in the third round of Kramlich’s NEF debut at “NEF 24.”

 

“I’m looking forward to fighting on an NEF card again,” said Kramlich. “I’ve been training hard and ready to put my talent on display. My opponent has a little weight advantage on me, but I plan on using my speed and angles to pick him apart.”

 

próximo evento de Nueva Inglaterra Combates ', "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS,"Tiene lugar en Sábado, Septiembre 10, 2016 en el Androscoggin Banco Coliseo en Lewiston, Maine. Los boletos comienzan en sólo $25 y están a la venta en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".

 

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TRES LUCHA DE MUJERES, DOS LUCHAS DE TÍTULO Y NUEVAS CARAS ENCUENTRA UN HOGAR EN NEF 25 TARJETA

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Lewiston, Maine (Agosto 19, 2016) Luchas -Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) anunció hoy la cartelera completa para el próximo evento de la promoción, “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS.” Está previsto que tenga lugar elSábado, Septiembre 10, 2016 en Lewiston. La tarjeta dinámica contará con combates de boxeo profesional., así como artes marciales mixtas profesionales y amateurs (MMA) concursos.

 

En la parte de boxeo de la tarjeta, Brandon Montella (4-0) se reunirá Tollison Lewis (2-1) en un concurso de peso semipesado de cuatro asaltos, mientras que el peso mediano de Maine desde hace mucho tiempo Juan “Retumbar” Webster (8-7-1) regresa en vísperas de su 48 cumpleaños a la batalla Zenon “K-Bar” Herrera (0-2). Completar la parte de boxeo profesional de la tarjeta será Casey “Sierra circular” Incómodo (4-0-1) y Connor Barry (0-1) en un combate de cuatro rondas.

 

El lado profesional de la cartelera de MMA contará con un total de tres veteranos de Bellator y uno de Invicta.. Jesse “El Vikingo” Erickson (7-5) y Jon Lemke(5-6) revanchará su pelea anterior ganada por Lemke en Bellator 93 en 2013. Bellator 144 competidor Walter Smith Cotito (3-4) regresa a Maine después de una ausencia de tres años para reunirse Elias “Danger Mouse” Leland (2-1), mientras Valerie “Valociraptor” Aspaas (0-0) ella misma regresa a Maine después de tres años para hacer su debut profesional contra Invicta 16 veterano Sarah “SwitchKick” Haga clic en (0-1).

 

La cartelera amateur de MMA estará encabezada por dos peleas por el título. Rafael “Deez Nuts” Velado (3-0) adquiere Jimmy Jackson (3-2) por el título vacante de peso ligero amateur. Campeón amateur de peso gallo Johnny Artesanía (4-0) sube de peso para desafiar Caleb Salón (7-3) para la corona de peso pluma de Hall.

 

La cartelera amateur también contará con dos combates de peso gallo femeninos con Brianne Genschell (0-0) y Melissa Trahan (0-0) haciendo su respectivo debut en jaula uno contra el otro, mientras Jessica “La viuda negra” pago(2-1) tiene previsto reunirse Rachael Joyce (1-0).

 

El lleno “NEF 25” cartelera (sujetas a cambios):

 

BOXEO PROFESIONAL

 

175 LIBRAS: Brandon Montella vs.. Tollison Lewis

160 LIBRAS: John Webster contra. Zenon Herrera

155 LIBRAS: Casey Kramlich contra. Connor Barry

MMA PROFESIONAL

 

205 LIBRAS: Mike Hansen contra. Matt Andrikut

155 LIBRAS: Jesse Erickson contra. Jon Lemke

145 LIBRAS: Matt Denning contra. Taylor Trahan

135 LIBRAS: Elias Leland contra. Walter Smith Cotito

125 LIBRAS: Sarah Click vs. Valerie Aspaas

AMATEUR MMA

155 LIBRA * TÍTULO: Rafael Velado vs. Jimmy Jackson

145 LIBRA * TÍTULO: Caleb Salón (c) vs. Johnny Artesanía

155 LIBRAS: Caleb Swoveland contra. Frank Johanson

135 LIBRAS: Walt Shea contra. Joel Downing

135 LIBRAS: Brianne Genschell contra. Melissa Trahan

135 LIBRAS: Jessica Borga contra. Rachael Joyce

 

próximo evento de Nueva Inglaterra Combates ', "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS,"Tiene lugar en Sábado, Septiembre 10, 2016 en el Androscoggin Banco Coliseo en Lewiston, Maine. Los boletos comienzan en sólo $25 y están a la venta en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".

 

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SEGUNDA PELEA DE MMA MUJERES ANUNCIADA PARA NEF 25

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Lewiston, Maine (Agosto 18, 2016) - EnSeptiembre 10, 2016 Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) vuelve a Lewiston con su próximo evento, “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS.” Solo 48 horas después del anuncio de las artes marciales mixtas femeninas profesionales (MMA) pelea entre Sarah “SwitchKick” Haga clic en (0-1) y Valerie “Valociraptor” Aspaas (0-0), la promoción confirmó una segunda pelea de mujeres por el carnet. En la división de peso gallo amateur, Rachael Joyce (1-0) se enfrentará a Jessica “La viuda negra” pago (2-1).

 

Rachael Joyce es miembro del Team Irish y Gracie Barra Bangor con sede en Brewer, Maine. Hizo su debut amateur en MMA en octubre. 2015 contra Christine Brothwell (0-2). Joyce ganó la pelea por nocaut en el segundo asalto. Desde entonces ha tenido dificultades para encontrar oponentes hasta que Borga se acercó para tomar la pelea en “NEF 25.” Joyce actualmente tiene un cinturón azul en Jiu-Jitsu brasileño (BJJ).

 

“Esta pelea ha tardado mucho en llegar para mí, y NEF finalmente lo ha hecho realidad,” dijo Joyce. “Soy un luchador completamente diferente de lo que era hace un año., y estoy listo para mostrárselo a todos en 10 de septiembre en la jaula NEF contra un oponente comprometido. Si alguien está dispuesto a viajar desde Florida para una pelea amateur, está lista para una pelea.. Ese es mi tipo de pelea.”

 

Como Joyce, Jessica Borga ganó su primera pelea amateur de MMA por nocaut. Le tomó solo 14 segundos poner a Victoria McCollum (0-1) lejos en el verano de 2015. Borga siguió esa actuación con otro final de primera ronda. dos meses despues. Entrena en Champions MMA en Lakeland, Florida donde, también como Joyce, ella es un cinturón azul BJJ.

 

“Siempre estoy ansioso por luchar contra oponentes dignos,” dijo Borga cuando fue contactado para comentar.

 

próximo evento de Nueva Inglaterra Combates ', "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS,"Tiene lugar en Sábado, Septiembre 10, 2016 en el Androscoggin Banco Coliseo en Lewiston, Maine. Los boletos comienzan en sólo $25 y están a la venta en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".

 

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LELAND SE ENFRENTARÁ AL VETERANO DE BELLATOR QUE REGRESA EN NEF 25

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Lewiston, Maine (Agosto 18, 2016) - EnSeptiembre 10, 2016 Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) vuelve a Lewiston con su próximo evento, “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS.” El día de hoy, NEF anunció la incorporación de un profesional de artes marciales mixtas de peso gallo (MMA) combate a la cartelera. Elias “Danger Mouse” Leland (2-1) ha firmado para cumplir Walter Smith Cotito (3-4) con un peso de pelea de 135 libras-.

 

Seis de las siete peleas combinadas de MMA amateur y profesional de Leland han tenido lugar en la jaula NEF. el portland, La única derrota del residente de Maine hasta la fecha en NEF fue en su última pelea contra Jay Perrin (2-2) en la primavera de 2015. A finales del año pasado, Leland hizo su debut en el boxeo profesional en el ring NEF, tomando josh parker (0-3-1) a un empate en los jueces’ cuadros de mando. Ha demostrado ser fuerte tanto de pie como en la lona.. Leland, miembro de The Academy of MMA de Jay Jack y Amanda Buckner en Portland, es un oponente peligroso sin importar dónde termine una pelea.

 

“He estado trabajando duro desde el año pasado para mejorar en todos los aspectos de mi juego.,” Said Leland. “No puedo esperar para ponerme a prueba en este tipo duro. Buena suerte, Walter – y prepárate para un gran espectáculo!”

 

Walter Smith Cotito no es ajeno a la jaula NEF. En Septiembre 2013, Cotito sorprendió a los fanáticos de Maine al enviar al ex campeón de peso ligero profesional de NEF MMA Bruce Boyington (13-8) en el primer round de un combate en “NEF X.” Más recientemente, Cotito compitió en Bellator 144 en Connecticut. Es cinturón negro en Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu., y tiene su sede en Team Link en Hooksett, New Hampshire.

 

“Creo que este niño es muy valiente para pelear conmigo., pero me aseguraré de que soy su peor pesadilla,” exclamó Cotito cuando se le contactó para hacer un comentario.

 

próximo evento de Nueva Inglaterra Combates ', "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS,"Tiene lugar en Sábado, Septiembre 10, 2016 en el Androscoggin Banco Coliseo en Lewiston, Maine. Los boletos comienzan en sólo $25 y están a la venta en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".