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BELLATOR VETERANS SET TO SQUARE OFF IN LEWISTON

Mey 2, 2017 FNU47 Leave a comment

NAFAHANA avy hatrany: Lewiston, Maine (Mey 1, 2017) – Between them they have a dozen fights in the Bellator cage. Ankehitriny, they have signed to face each other in the New England Fights (NEF) hexagon. Ray “Business rehetra” Wood (8-3) hifanena Alexandre “Butt” Bezerra (19-5) ao amin'ny hetsika lehibe ny “NEF 29: STARS & STRIPES.” Ny hetsika, which will feature a full slate of mixed-martial-arts and professional boxing bouts, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Jona 17, 2017 amin'ny Bank Androscoggin Colisee any Lewiston, Maine.

“This would be a main card fight on any nationally-televised event,” said NEF co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo. “It doesn’t get any bigger or better than this on the regional level. This is the kind of fight we love to deliver to the NEF fans.”

Wood grew up in Bucksport, Maine and became a top MMA prospect after joining Young’s MMA in Bangor. He was victorious in ten of his first eleven fights over the course of his amateur and early professional careers. Wood’s sole loss during that impressive run came when he moved up to the lightweight division to face a larger Shane Manley (3-3).

It took Wood just over a minute to submit Lenny Wheeler (9-5) amin'ny “NEF 8.” Amin'ny fanaovana izany, Wood became the first NEF Featherweight Champion. He went on to successfully defend the title against tough Brazilian prospect Gabriel Baino (6-2) with a second-round TKO. Months later, Wood would drop the title to Anthony Morrison (20-11) via fifth-round submission.

The next few years would see Wood travel away from Maine to settle first in South Carolina and later Texas. Since leaving Maine, he has been training at some of the top gyms in all of mixed martial arts with world-class athletes, and he has fought for national promotion Bellator three times. Wood’s Bellator debut saw him finish Chris Jones (10-5) tamin'ny fihodinana voalohany. He is now looking to rebound from a unanimous decision loss to AJ McKee, Jr. (8-0) amin'ny Bellator 166 late last year. The fight with Bezerra will be Wood’s first on Maine soil since February 2015.

“I’m excited to fight in front of the New England fans once again,” said Wood when reached for comment at his home in Amarillo, Texas. “It’s been way too long. It’s time to get back to where all my success began. The last time I fought in Maine, I left with a loss, and I have no easy task in front of me this time. Alexandre is no joke, and has fought some of the best in the world, and with me coming off back-to-back losses, I have no choice but to have my hand raised by the end of three rounds. I have never lost three straight in anything.”

A native of Sao Paolo, Brezila, Alexandre Bezerra now lives and trains in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he is a member of Daddis Fight Camps. Bezerra holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and he is also a teacher of the sport.

Bezerra has nine Bellator bouts under his belt. He competed in both the Season Six and Season Eight featherweight tournaments, making it past the quarterfinal rounds but losing in the semifinals each time. Vao haingana indrindra, Bezerra competed for national promotion Titan Fighting Championships in late 2016. Like Wood, Bezerra is looking to bounce back from a loss.
“I am very excited to compete for NEF, they are a fantastic organization and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity,” said Bezerra. “My opponent is a tough, up-and-coming prospect, and this should be a great fight. Both of us are looking to finish fights, so the fans are in for a treat!”

“Everyone in Maine and New England fight sports knows the talent that is Ray Wood,” nilaza NEF mpiara-tompon'ny sy matchmaker Matt Peterson. “He cut his teeth in NEF and after going on to compete in several high-profile Bellator fights, he’s coming back home to where it all began for him. Ny mpanohitra, a native of Brazil, is a seasoned veteran that has a black belt in jiu-jitsu. Fans can expect to see the highest level of mixed martial arts skill on display in this blockbuster main event.”

New England Fights returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with its next event, “NEF 29: STARS & STRIPES,” amin'ny sabotsy, Jona 17, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 X 525 ary amin'ny internet ao amin'ny www.TheColisee.com.

For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ankoatry ny, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England ady."

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A NEW NEF LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION CROWNED IN LEWISTON

Mey 1, 2017 FNU47 Leave a comment

Lewiston, Maine (Aprily 30, 2017) – Again, blood flowed from the head of Jon Lemke. Indray, “The” Ryan Sanders had his hand raised in victory.

Amin'ity indray mitoraka ity, na izany aza, there was zero controversy or conjecture about the finish, and that authoritative ending made Sanders an NEF mixed martial arts champion for the first time.

Sanders used a guillotine choke to stop Lemke just 22 seconds into the second round and win the vacant New England Fights lightweight championship at “NEF 28: Mety resy,” held Asabotsy alina tao amin'ny Androscoggin Bank Colisee any Lewiston.

Their previous non-title confrontation in November 2016 ended with Lemke unable to continue due to an accidental cut. Sanders earned the victory by winning the first two rounds on all three judges’ scorecards.

In the title-bout rematch, Sanders likely was behind on those cards after Lemke used a late takedown to punctuate what had been a back-and-forth, stand-up opening session.

“He hit me right in the … gut, and it … hurt,” Sanders said, peppering the statement with the smile and the expletives that are his calling card. “I knew the first round was going to tough, because he’s a killer, and I tend to be a slow starter.”

Sanders (14-8) wasted no time getting Lemke (6-8) to the mat and earning the tap in round two. It was his seventh win in nine NEF appearances.

The Bangor-based battler dedicated the win to his wife, Vanessa, who was in the cage to put the belt around her husband’s waist. The couple celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary Zoma.

“She saved my life,” Sanders said. “She’s the reason I’m here, the reason I fight, and the reason I’m a champion.”

Ao amin'ny fiaraha-main hetsika, Josh Harvey (4-0) stayed undefeated with a brutal, 50-second knockout of Derek Shorey.

Shorey (4-9) returned to the NEF cage to raise funds for four of his children and their mother, who lost their home in a recent New Hampshire apartment fire.

“He’s a great guy and a super warrior. I’m glad he stepped up to fight,” Harvey said. “Next I’d like to fight someone else who’s undefeated.”

Matt Denning of Auburn ended his four-fight winless streak with authority. “Ken Doll” made his long-awaited return to the NEF cage with a first-round verdict over Josh Parker.

Denning used his grappling strength to win the grudge match. He rallied from an early takedown, dominated on the ground, and used a guillotine to put it away in the fourth minute.

“It feels good to win. I finally got one,” Denning said. “I’m at 145 kilao, which is where I belong.”

Bellator veteran Walter Smith-Cotito improved his NEF record to 3-0, and he has done it against eye-opening opposition. On the heels of past wins over Bruce Boyington and Elias Leland, Smith-Cotito defeated Andre Belcarris via rear naked choke at 2:05 ny fihodinana faharoa. Belcarris was making his pro debut after 34 mpankafy toaka.

Dominic Jones made a triumphant pro debut, taking out NEF mainstay Tollison Lewis with only 30 seconds remaining in the first round. Jones won all his amateur fights by decision, but be used his wrestling acumen to dominate his taller opponent on the ground and earn the TKO.

First-round stoppages also were the rule in the amateur portion of the card, with all four fights ending in under two minutes.

The most controversial result involved Caleb “Dr. Feelgood” Austin, an 18-year-old senior out of Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, taking on James Ploss of Kaze Dojo in Lancester, New Hampshire. It was the cage debut for both combatants.

Ploss was the aggressor from the opening bell and immediately took the action to the mat. That also played to the strengths of Austin, who amassed an astonishing 208-11 record while winning two state championships as a schoolboy wrestlers.

At about the 30-second mark, Ploss applied a guillotine and forced a tap from Austin. Unfortunately for Ploss, the referee did not see Austin tap and he allowed the fight to continue after Ploss had released the hold.

Austin took full advantage of the reprieve and showed power in both his stand-up and striking game, eventually earning a TKO in the flyweight fracas at the 1:57 Marka.

Josh “Basketball” Jones left no doubt whatsoever in his debut victory over Sean Worcester (0-3).

Jones, 29, who was drafted by the NBA Development League before embarking on a professional career in Germany and Canada, went on the early attack with looping haymakers. He dropped Worcester to the canvas and ended the middleweight scrap with a barrage of haymakers after only 20 segondra.

Jacob Deppmeyer evened his ledger in the amateur hexagon at 1-1 with a 77-second dismissal of Glenn Kasabian at a catch weight of 140. The wins by Dominic and Josh Jones as well as Dettmeyer made First Class MMA a perfect 3-0 on the evening.

Mason Travers joined the parade of fighters making a successful amateur debut with his win over Nigel Moye at 1:10 ny fanokafana stanza.

Many big announcements were made concerning “NEF 29: Stars and Stripes,” which will be held Asabotsy, Jona 17 at Androscoggin Bank Colisee. The main event will feature the Maine homecoming of Ray “All Business” Wood. Former NEF bantamweight champion Paul Gorman will also be featured.

Professional boxing will return to share the spotlight, led by local favorites Brandon Montella of North Anson and Russell Lamour of Portland, and with a special guest: Former heavyweight champion James “Buster’ Douglas will be in attendance to greet fans and sign autographs.

Tapakila manomboka amin'ny $25 ary tsy hita ao amin'ny www.TheColisee.com na tamin'ny fiantsoana ny Colisee birao boaty amin'ny 207.783.2009, extension 525.

Bellator, mifangaro haiady, MMA, Spike TV

PHIL DAVIS REAFFIRMS HIMSELF AS LIAM MCGEARY’S NEXT CHALLENGER WITH WIN OVER KING MO

Mey 16, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

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San Jose, Kalifornia. (Mey 14, 2016) — In the main event of Bellator MMA’s return home to San Jose, Phil Davis ary King Mo showcased why their widely regarded as two of the top light heavyweights on the planet. Amin'ny farany, it was Davis who emerged victorious, taking home a unanimous decision with scores of 29-28, 30-27, 30-27.

The first ten minutes of action were razor thin, with both men using their strengths to gain the upper hand. For Lawal, the American Top Team standout relied heavily upon his power punching, throwing overhand rights with frequency. Davis used his lower limbs, keeping Mo at distance with leg kicks and short jabs. The tides really began to shift in the final frame though, as Davis clipped his opponent with a shot that he parlayed into a single-leg takedown, nearly finishing the bout with a kimura.

After his hand was raised, Davis was joined inside the cage by current Bellator 205-pound kingpin Liam McGeary who will likely face Davis in “Mr. Wonderful’s” next action. The two traded words and passed the eye test when it comes to a future Bellator MMA main event matchup.

Welterweight Bloodbath Ends in TKO Victory for Saad Awad

In the co-main event of “Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo,” Ianao Awad (19-7) provided one of the most entertaining performances of the night with a first round TKO win over “Cyborg” Santos (21-17). The knockout came jusT 4:31 into the bout, when Awad unleashed a flurry of hammer fists that left forced referee Jason Herzog to call a stop to the action. “Assassin” fought off a brutal toe hold earlier in the round and countered with relentless blows to the sides of Santos’ head, eventually opening a large cut that spilled blood onto the canvas. With victories in four of his last five bouts and now a victory at 170-pounds to boot, the options for Awad’s future with the promotion remain endless.

San Diego-Labiano Give it All in Swing Bout on SPIKE

With two quick stoppages to start the card, Bellator aired a swing bout between Josh San Diego (7-1) ary Jeremiah Monaghan (9-5). A native of San Jose, “JSD” took full advantage of his opportunity on the big stage, and capped off the fight with a rapid flurry of attacks to end the final frame, earning himself a unanimous decision (29-28) victory over Labiano in front of a loud, hometown crowd. The win is “JSD’s” second with the promotion, both of which ended via unanimous decision.

Piccolotti Continues to Submit Opponents, Finishes Wood on Short Notice

In a highly emotional bout, Adam Piccolot (8-0) thoroughly dominated Ray Wood (7-2) over the course of their lightweight bout, sealing the deal after 3:17 with a standing rear-naked choke submission. The win was Adam “Bomb’s” second first-round finish and the quickest of his budding career. Noho ny fandresena, the Half Moon Bay, Kalifornia. native remains undefeated and has solidified himself as one of the company’s brightest young prospects. Piccolotti was originally slated to fight Jordana Parsons before his death, izay Bellator instated a memorial scholarship fund in his honor earlier on in the day.

Fialho Remains Unbeaten With Monstrous Hammer Fist Knockout

In the opening bout of the main card on SPIKE, Andre Fialho (7-0) vita Rick Reger (7-2) with a vicious hammer fist knockouT 2:11 into the first frame. Fialho was the aggressor from the get-go, setting the tone early and often with heavy fists and quick combinations. The 22-year-old Portuguese star continues to climb the ranks in a stacked Bellator welterweight division, as he remains undefeated with six consecutive knockouts and back-to-back first round finishes since joining the Bellator fray. At the conclusion of the fight, Fialho took a moment to acknowledge the significance of his win, dedicating the victory to his friend who had recently passed away.

Mialoha Results:

James Chapman (1-0) resy Sean Tucker (0-1) alalan'ny tko (punches) nyT 4:41 ny boribory roa

Antony Taylor (1-1) resy Victor Jones (0-2) via KO aT 0:27 ny boribory iray

Danasabe Mohammed (4-0) resy Martin Sano (4-2) alalan'ny KO (punches) nyT 1:18 ny boribory iray

Josh Paiva (8-1) resy Steven Gruber (5-2) alalan'ny manaiky (-mitanjaka aoriana dia mangeja) nyT 2:14 ny boribory roa

Sam Spengler (9-5) resy Doyle Childs (2-2) amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Joshua Hardwick (1-0) resy Jorge Acosta (1-2) alalan'ny manaiky (Tapahina ireo taratasim mangeja) nyT 1:21 ny boribory iray

Jamielene Nievara (4-1) resy Stephanie Frausto (5-6) via TKO aT 2:43 ny manodidina telo

Mark Dickman (11-2) resy Thomas Diagne (5-6-1) alalan'ny tko (punches) nyT 3:05 ny manodidina telo

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Two Main Card Fights Complete ‘Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo’ tamin'ny May 14

Mey 6, 2016 FNU47 Leave a comment

SAAD AWAD-‘CYBORG’ SANTOS & ADAM PICCOLOTTI-RAY WOOD ARE OFFICIAL

SANTA Monica, Kalifornia. (Mey 5, 2016) – A welterweight matchup pitting “Cyborg” Santos (21-16) against Bellator MMA veteran Ianao Awad (18-7) and a lightweight meeting featuring Adam Piccolot (7-0) mifampitaha amin'ny Ray Wood (6-1) no nampitombo ny tena karatra ny "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," which airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE and takes place on May 14 tao amin'ny SAP Center in San Jose, Kalifornia.

These matchups join an electric main event between light heavyweight phenoms “King Mo” (19-4, 1 NC) ary Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (15-3, 1 NC). Ankoatry ny, a heavyweight bout between Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) ary Josh Appelt (12-5) will serve as the evening’s co-main event and undefeated Andre Fialho (6-0) hiatrika Rick Reger (7-1) in a welterweight feature fight.

The contests make up the televised portion of "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," which airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE at 8 p.m. SY/7 p.m. CT while the preliminary card will stream live on Bellator.com ary Ny Bellator Mobile App manomboka amin'ny 6:30 p.m. SY. Tickets start at just $30 ary eo amidy ankehitriny Bellator.com, Ticketmaster, and the SAP Center Box Office.

After beginning his career with five consecutive victories, the 32-year-old Saad Awad has continued to put together an impressive resume, including significant wins over the likes of Joe Duarte, Sergio Rios, and most recently Rob Sinclair. A 10-time veteran of Bellator MMA, “Assassin” has three first-round knockout wins, two of which came in the first 45 seconds of the bout. Amin'ny 2013, the California native handed Will Brooks the only loss of his career thus far, stopping hiim with a punch only 43-seconds into the fight.

“Cyborg” Santos has begun his 2016 campaign with a bang, recording victories in each of his first two bouts, including a crowd-silencing win over hometown favorite Brennan Ward in his Bellator MMA debut at "Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson.” Of his 21 career wins, the 38-year-old welterweight has recorded 12 knockouts, 10 of which came in the opening frame of the bout. The heavy-handed Brazilian originally made four appearances under the Strikeforce banner from 2009 ny 2011, before signing a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA in March of 2016. “Cyborg” will look to add to his current winning streak when he challenges Saad Awad, who will be moving up in weight class to 170-pounds.

The 27-year-old Piccolotti has been flawless early in his young career, earning victories in all seven of his professional bouts, including three wins since joining the Bellator MMA team. A native of Northern California, he made his promotional debut against Andrew Ramm at "Bellator 133: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko," with a unanimous decision win and then added to his admirable resume by finishing his 2015 campaign with a victory over Mario Soto amin'ny"Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca.” Manao ny 2016 fanjanahan'i, the submission specialist will have little time to prepare for his new opponent Ray Wood as the two look to square off on May 14 at the SAP Center.

Ray “All Business” Wood made a splash in his Bellator MMA debut, when he finished Chris Jones with a spinning-back fist that resulted in a first round knockout at "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell.” The 26-year-old Maine native has begun his professional career with a flashy 6-1 rakitsoratra, including four knockout victories and two first-round finishes. After beginning his career under the direction of regional promotions, Wood now has his eyes set on establishing himself among the top of Bellator’s always-competitive featherweight division. Watch the fight below.

Complete "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo” Fight Card:

Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight Main Event: Phil Davis (15-3, 1 NC) vs. Muhammed "Mpanjaka Mo" Lawal (19-4, 1 NC)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) vs. Josh Appelt (12-5)

Bellator MMA maivana Feature bout: Adam Piccolot (7-0) vs. Ray Wood (6-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature bout: Ianao Awad (18-7) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-16)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Feature bout: Andre Fialho (6-0) vs. Rick Reger (7-1)

Mialoha Card:

Bellator MMA (160 lb.) “VOW” Prelim Bout: Joshua Hardwick (Début) vs. Jorge Acosta (1-1)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Prelim Bout: Victor Jones (0-1) vs. Antony Taylor (0-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Prelim Bout: Danasabe Mohammed (3-0) vs. Martin Sano (4-1)

Bellator MMA Flyweight Prelim Bout: Josh Paiva (7-1) vs. Steven Gruber (5-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Prelim Bout: Sam Spengler (8-5) vs. Doyle Childs (2-1)

Bellator MMA Bantamweight Prelim Bout: Josh San Diego (6-1) vs. Jeremiah Monaghan (9-4)

Bellator MMA (130 lb.) Catchweight Prelim Bout: Alvin Cacdac (16-12) vs. Darren Uyenoyama (10-5)

Bellator MMA Featherweight Prelim Bout: Thomas Diagne (5-5-1) vs. Mark Dickman (10-2)

Bellator MMA Strawweight Prelim Bout: Stephanie Frausto (5-5) vs. Jamielene Nievara (3-1)

Bellator MMA Middleweight Prelim Bout: Andres Alcantar (3-0) vs. Nick Pica (5-0)

Bellator MMA Heavyweight Prelim Bout: James Chapman (Début) vs. Sean Tucker (Début)

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Epic ADY HO AN'NY KARATRA ARA-Nambara Nanampy FAHA NEF ZAVA-NITRANGA

Oktobra 24, 2015 FNU47 Leave a comment

Lewiston, Maine (Oktobra 23, 2015) - New England ady (NEF), Amerika isa-paritra iray ady fampiroboroboana, dia hanao ny hetsika manaraka, “NEF XX: A TANTARAN'NY HERISETRA” amin'ny Asabotsy, Novambra 21, 2015 tao amin'ny Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The event will feature a first for Maine – mifangaro-miaramila-kanto (MMA) bouts and professional boxing bouts on the same event with an MMA cage and a boxing ring set up side-by-side. Vao maraina androany, Nanambara ny fampiroboroboana ny ady feno karatra ho an'ny hetsika.

Ny matihanina ady totohondry ampahany amin'ny karatra ho headlined amin'ny avaratra Junior Welterweight Champion Brandon “The Cannon” Berry (9-1) in an eight-round bout against former Mexican Pacific Coast Super Featherweight Champion Roberto “The Old” Valenzuela (73-69-2, 56 Kos). Berry triumphantly returned to action last summer after suffering a severe shoulder injury in a November 2014 tapitra.

A tena noana Josh Parker (0-1) miverina any amin'ny peratra hiatrehana Elias “Loza Mouse” Leland (0-0) amin'ny fihodinana efatra. Parker and Leland are well known to NEF fans as regulars on the promotion’s MMA events. Parker is the founder and head coach of Ruthless MMA & Ady totohondry in Benton, Maine. Leland is a member of Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner’s Academy of MMA in Portland, Maine.

Ankoatry ny, Ernesto Ornelas (0-0), matihanina MMA mpiady ho avy ny Choi Institute tao Portland, returns to his boxing roots in his pro ring debut against Brandon Ali Garvin (0-4). Ornelas was a multiple time Golden Gloves champion as an amateur boxer in his native state of California.

Middleweights Tollison Lewis (1-0) ary Zenon “Ka'Bar” Herrera (0-0) will round out the boxing card. Lewis won his pro boxing debut in the first NEF boxing event in October 2014 ny ela nihetezana John Webster (8-7-1), raha Herrera, MMA mpiady za-draharaha sy ny kickboxer, dia sivy taona ela nihetezana ny tafika Amerikana, rehefa vita maro fitsidihana ny Afovoany Atsinanana izay nahita ady ao amin'ny ady tao Fallujah any Irak.

Ao amin'ny ampahany MMA matihanina ny ady karatra, Bruce “Manja Boy” Boyington (11-8) hiaro ny NEF MMA Professional maivana Title ao amin'ny dimy-manodidina bout manohitra ny zava-tsarotra ny Jimmy “Jimbo ampahanà” Davidson (7-1). Boyington is coming off a huge win last weekend against Rodrigo Almeida (12-3) eo amin'ny undercard ny World Series ady (WSOF) nationally-televised event. The challenger Davidson is no stranger to gold, having captured other MMA titles in the New England region. He represents world-renown Muay Thai team Sityodtong.

Ao amin'ny iray amin'ireo tena indrindra mialoha MMA ady tany Nouvelle-Angleterre tantara, NEF teo aloha MMA Professional Featherweight Champion Ray “Business rehetra” Wood (6-1) maka amin'ny Vovk “KGB” Clay (3-0). Recognized as two of the most promising prospects in the area, Hazo sy Clay dia samy nilaza mialoha ny hoavy pundits ho kandidà ho ny lehibe tary ny fanatanjahan-tena.

Crowsneck Boutin (1-1) dia hijery ny Hiverina amin'ny voalohany tamin'ny volana lasa very matihanina raha mihaona Matt Bordonaro (2-0). The bout will be a rematch from their amateur days when Bordonaro defeated Boutin by submission at “NEF IX” in Biddeford, Maine. It will also be Boutin’s debut in the 170-pound welterweight division.

Anaram-boninahitra roa toaka dia lohateny ny mpankafy MMA ampahany amin 'ny “NEF XX” ady karatra. Dustin Veinott (4-3) Miaro ny NEF MMA Amateur Flyweight Title manohitra Ryan Burgess (1-0), raha Aaron “Kijanona” Lacey (5-1) no ady amin'ny Caleb Horner (6-2) to crown an inaugural NEF MMA Amateur Featherweight Champion. A women’s strawweight fight will feature Randi Beth Boyington (1-1) manatrika Erin “Fun Size” LAMONTE (3-0).

“Io karatra misy zavatra ho an'ny olona rehetra,” said NEF co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo. “Tianao MMA? We got it. You like boxing? We got it. You like the heavyweights? We got ’em. You like women’s fights? We got ’em. This is like the Super Bowl of NEF events. This is the one event you simply cannot afford to miss.”

Promotion mpanao nanambara koa fa ny “NEF XX” hetsika dia ho natokana ho an'ny fahatsiarovana ny NEF mpiasa mpikambana Susan Isham, 47, izay namoy ny ainy tao anatin'ny lozam-piarakodia nahatsiravina tamin'ny faran'ny herinandro tao Betela, Maine. Susan had worked backstage for the promotion beginning in 2013, handling check-ins at the backdoor of the Colisée. She was a beloved mother and grandmother, fantatra ho azy ny asa mafy sy ny mahafatifaty inoana, upbeat personality. Susan was involved in many causes in the Bethel community.

“Izahay mbola tohina rehetra amin'ny Susan ny fandehan'ny tampoka tamin'ny Zoma,"Hoy NEF mpiara-tompon'ny sy matchmaker Matt Peterson. “Sarobidy izy dia mpikambana ao amin'ny ekipa NEF, namana tsara, ary ho tsara fanahy, charitable person. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. ‘NEF XX’ dia tamim-pireharehana natokana ho fahatsiarovana azy.”

The “NEF XX” ady karatra (foto-kevitra ny hiova sy fankatoavan'ny Combat Sports Fahefan'Andriamanitra Maine):

Professional Ady Totohondry

140 Brandon Berry 9-1 (West Forks) vs Roberto Valenzuela 73-69-2 (Romanza Gym)

155 Tollison Lewis 1-0 (CMBJJ) and Zenon Herrera 0-0 (Independent)

140 Josh Parker 0-1 (Indrafo MMA & Ady totohondry) vs Elias Leland 0-0 (NEFA)

118 Ernesto Ornelas 0-0 (Choi Institute) vs Brandon Ali Garvin 0-4 (Frazier ny)

Professional MMA

155*TITLE Bruce Boyington 10-8 (d) (Boyington ny TKD) vs Jimmy Davidson 7-1 (Sityodtong)

205 Matt Andrikut 1-0 (Faharesen-dahatra MMA) vs Jesse Baughman 0-0 (Team Link)

170 Crowsneck Boutin 1-1 (Choi Institute) vs. Matt Bordonaro 2-0 (Victory MMA)

150 Jon Lemke 4-3 (Team irlandey) vs Matt Denning 2-0 (CMBJJ)

145 Ray Wood 5-1 (Young ny MMA) vs Vovka Clay 3-0 (Boston BJJ NH)

145 Derek Shorey 3-2 (Shatterproof Combat Club) vs Damon Owens 2-0 (Young ny MMA)

125 Kevin Barrett 0-0 (Young ny MMA) vs James Alexander 1-10 (G2 Arena)

Amateur MMA

145 *TITLE Aaron Lacey 5-1 (Young ny MMA) vs Caleb Horner 6-2 (G2 Arena)

125 *TITLE Dustin Veinott 4-3 (d) (CMBJJ) vs Ryan Burgess 1-0 (Berserkers MMA)

265 Bryce Bamford 0-0 (Kilasy voalohany MMA) vs Bryce Locke 0-0 (Independent)

200 Jacob Cameron 1-5 (Independent) vs Victor Irwin 0-0 (Young ny MMA)

225 Joe Krech 0-0 (Independent) vs Mike Williams 0-0 (CMBJJ)

185 Ruben Redman 1-3 (Mass Effect MMA) vs Caleb Farrington 2-0 (Team NEW)

185 Dominique Bailey 0-1 (Independent) and Antony Spires 0-0 (Independent)

175 Caleb Swoveland 0-0 (Indrafo MMA & Ady totohondry) vs TBD

155 Ricky Dexter 3-2 (Team irlandey) vs Steve Bang 3-3 (CMBJJ)

155 Rafael Velado 1-0 (Kilasy voalohany MMA) vs Ken Dunn 0-2 (Maine Kyokushin Karate)

155 CJ Ewer 4-2 (Young ny MMA) and Jason Lachance 2-2 (MMA Athletix)

155 Matt Hanning 1-1 (Independent) vs Levi Sewall 0-0 (Young ny MMA)

145 Caleb Hall 5-3 (Choi Institute) vs Matt Tamayo 0-0 (G2 Arena)

140 David Thompson 0-1 (Shatterproof Combat Club) vs. Pierce Wiegman 0-0 (Kilasy voalohany MMA)

125 Justin Witham 0-3 (Shatterproof Combat Club) vs Brent Ouellette 0-0 (CMBJJ)

115 Erin LaMonte 3-0 (Gracie Fitness) vs Randi Beth Boyington 1-1 (Boyington ny TKD)

New England ady’ hetsika manaraka, “NEF XX: A TANTARAN'NY HERISETRA,” atao amin'ny Novambra 21, 2015 tao amin'ny Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The event will mark the first time in Maine history a mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event and a professional boxing event have taken place together on the same show. Tickets ho “NEF XX” manomboka amin'ny fotsiny $25 ary amin'izao fotoana izao dia eo amin'ny amidy amin'nywww.TheColisee.com na amin'ny fiantsoana ny Colisée biraon'ny boaty amin'ny 207.783.2009 X 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ankoatry ny, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, manaraka azy ireo ao amin'ny Twitternefights sy hiaraka ofisialy vondrona Facebook "New England Niady."

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New England ady ("NEF") dia zava-mitranga ady orinasa toerana ambony. NEF ny asa fitoriana mba hamoronana ny zava-niseho faran'izay tsara ho an'ny Maine ny mpiady sy ny mpankafy mitovy. Ny mpanatanteraka NEF ekipa manana traikefa be dia be eo amin'ny fanatanjahan-tena ady fitantanana, zava-mitranga famokarana, haino aman-jery fifandraisana, -barotra, araka ny lalàna sy ny dokam-barotra.

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NEF XVI RECAP: MPANJAKA mitana; WOOD DETHRONED; TANORA NY MMA DISO 8-1

Febroary 9, 2015 FNU47 Leave a comment

Lewiston, Maine (Febroary 9, 2015) -New England ady’ (NEF) farany mifangaro-miaramila-kanto (MMA) hetsika "NEF XVI,"Nitranga Asabotsy alina tao amin'ny Androscoggin Bank Colisee any Lewiston, Maine. With temperatures dropping to below zero, sy ny loza mitatao amin'ny ny snowstorm mananontanona ny faritra, mihoatra ny 2,500 fight fans braved the elements to pack the state’s most venerable fight venue. The crowd was treated to a total of 24 action-feno ady, anisan'izany ny matihanina efatra toaka, roa izay anaram-boninahitra ho an'ny NEF MMA fehikibo.

Ny tena zava-nitranga ny hariva nahita Antony “Cheesesteak” Morrison (17-9) hanongana Ray “Business rehetra” Wood (5-1) to become the new NEF MMA Featherweight Champion. The loss spoiled what was expected to be a triumphant return home for Wood. The native of Bucksport, Maine nifindra tany South Carolina amin'ny 2014 mba hanaraka ny tanjona ny mifaninana ao amin'ny Ultimate Fighting tompondaka (UFC). Morrison was considered Wood’s toughest challenge to date, dia ny tenany nifaninana teo amin'ny sehatra-pirenena ao Bellator sy World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC). Na izany aza, Wood dia nekena ho toerana tena nandeha ho any an-bout Asabotsy alina. Morrison was dominant for most of the fight, avy-tolona Wood alohan'ny manaiky azy amin'ny Tapahina ireo taratasim mangeja ao amin'ny fahadimy manodidina mba hisambotra ny fehikibo.

The loss was also the sole blemish on what was otherwise a perfect night for Young’s MMA. The Bangor, Maine-monina ekipa efa nahazo ny teo aloha nandritra ny valo toaka Mazava ho azy fa ny hariva, an amazing feat considering that the Young’s corners were often running back and forth from the cage to the locker room to prepare their fighters for bouts that were mere moments apart from each other. Of particular note, ny fanokafana ady ny karatra nasongadina Josh Harvey (3-1) ny Young ny mamiravira amin'ny alalan'ny ambony laharana faha-folo mpankafy featherweight Caleb Hall (5-2) amin'ny ara-teknika knockout (WHO) victory a mere 36-seconds into the first round. Taty aoriana, Ny ekipa vaovao Young mpikambana, Carl Langston (4-7), nahazo ny fandresena voalohany indrindra amin'ny Maine tany amin'ny fanapahan-kevitra ny Sheldon Bang (1-2) ao amin'ny rematch ny bout Langston very amin'ny “NEF XIII” taona lasa.

Marcus ny Team Davis nandeha irlandey 2-0 ny alina amin'ny Ricky Dexter(2-0) maka ireo fandresena faharoa ny mpankafy asa io, ary Rick Matthews (1-1) getting his first victory. 44-year old Matthews won a decision over Emmett Huber (0-1) raha lehibe nahafaty Dexter knockout amin'ny Cory fitsarana (0-1) any amin'ny fihodinana faharoa-, fandefasana fitsarana amin'ny hopitaly tsy lavitra eo amin'ny dingana.

Nisongadina-Reel feh knockouts ireo ny Mazava ho azy fa amin'ny “NEF XVI.” Among them, UFC, Bellator sy Strikeforce za-draharaha Nah-Shon “Ny Vatolampy-n-Rolla” Burrell (11-5) efa bloodied Ryan Hodge(6-10) before knocking him out in the first round of their professional middleweight contest. The most-talked-about knockout of the evening, na izany aza, Nankany Caleb Farrington (2-0) ny Team New England United (NEW) izay nandatsaka Brandon “Ny zava-miafina” Russell (0-1) with a single right hand just 8-seconds into the first round. The knockout broke the all-time record of 11-seconds previously set by Buck “Knuckles” Pineau (7-4) tamin'ny Aprily 2012.

More tantara natao tany “NEF XVI” rehefa ny ray fa tsy iray, but two of his sons competed on the same MMA card. Following losses by his sons, Sheldon sy Steve Bang (3-3), Dr. Steve Bang(1-0), mpikambana ao amin'ny Central Maine Jiu-Jitsu Breziliana (CMBJJ), entered the NEF MMA cage to a loud ovation from the crowd. The bariatric surgeon wasted little time in going to work on his opponent, Matthew Hanning (0-1), nitondra azy nidina sy mahery vaika avy ny fandresena amin'ny alalan'ny mpitsara-stoppage.

NFL sy UFC The Ultimate Fighter za-draharaha Tyler King (8-2) soa aman-tsara niaro ny NEF Title MMA lanja mavesatra eo amin'ny fiaraha-zava-nitranga lehibe indrindra amin'ny alina, nandresy Terry “The POLAR Bear” Blackburn (5-3). King stormed into the arena with a determined fire in his eyes. Mid-way through the first round, Mpanjaka nitondra Blackburn ho amin'ny fandrianao, ka niara-niasa ny Kimura manaiky, forcing Blackburn to tap-out. During his post-fight victory interview in the cage, King niantso ny nahafaty ny heavyweights sy hazavana-heavyweights anisan'izany ny eo an-toerana toy ny Eric Bedard anarana (6-5), ary koa ny kintana-pirenena toy ny Bellator ny Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal (14-4).

Toaka roa ireo dia nanambara fa ny manaraka NEF MMA hetsika, “NEF XVII,” nokasaina hotontosaina ny Aprily 11, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. NEF MMA maivana Tompon-daka Bruce “Manja Boy” Boyington(10-7) niatrika-rehefa ao amin'ny tranony amin'ny Jamie Harrison (5-1) for an interview. Boyington will defend his title at “NEF XVII” against number-one-contender Harrison in the main event. Jarod “Last Minute” Lawton (4-1) ary Bellator za-draharaha Dennis Olson (12-7) were also brought into the cage for an interview. The two exciting welterweights will square off at “NEF XVII” ao amin'ny mpanara-maso ao an-toerana maro bout mahatsiaro mety hiafara ho contender ho “Ady ny Taona” any amin'ny faritra.

Ny feno vokatry ny “NEF XVI” ao Lewiston, Maine:

Matihanina

145*TITLE Antony Morrison def. Ray Wood (d) alalan'ny Tapahina ireo taratasim, manodidina 5 (Morrison mandresy anaram-boninahitra)

265*TITLE Tyler King (d) def. Terry Blackburn alalan'ny Kimura, manodidina 1 (King mitana)

185 Nah-Shon Burrell def. Ryan Hodge alalan'ny TKO, manodidina 1

265 Mike Hansen def. Artie Mullen alalan'ny TKO, manodidina 1

Mpankafy

Trondro Aaron Lacey def. Nick Spencer tamin'ny alalan'ny paompy ny hitaiza-mitanjaka mangeja, manodidina 3

Trondro Dustin Veinott def. Dave Brown tao amin'ny paompy ny armbar, manodidina 1

145 Mike Pietersen def. Henry Clark tamin'ny alalan'ny KO, manodidina 3

180 Caleb Farrington def. Brandon Russell tamin'ny alalan'ny KO, manodidina 1

155 Ricky Dexter def. Cory fitsarana tamin'ny alalan'ny KO, manodidina 2

155 Dr. Steve Bang def. Matthew Hanning alalan'ny TKO, manodidina 1

HWT Countess Guillen farany. Mladen Holman amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany

Trondro Fred Lear def. Bryant Orick alalan'ny TKO, manodidina 2

185 Frank Dellasala def. Heath Hanson alalan'ny TKO, manodidina 1

155 Jason Lachance def. Steve Bang amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany

265 Billy Leahy def. Brandon Lessard amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany

185 Nick Shea def. Jacob Cameron tamin'ny alalan'ny TKO, manodidina 1

Trondro Rob Kiah def. Clifford Redman tamin'ny alalan'ny paompy ny hitaiza-mitanjaka mangeja, manodidina 1

135 Johnny Crafts def. Mike Crespo tamin'ny alalan'ny paompy ny hitaiza-mitanjaka mangeja, manodidina 1

Trondro Jimmy Jackson def. Kris Welch alalan'ny fanekena bulldog, manodidina 2

205 Chris Perry def. Ruben Redman amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany

265 Ryan Glover def. Michael Freeman alalan'ny TKO, manodidina 1

140 Carl Langston def. Sheldon Bang amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany

155 Rick Matthews def. Emmett Huber amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra Split

145 Josh Harvey def. Hall Caleb alalan'ny TKO, manodidina 1

NEF MMA manaraka hetsika, “NEF XVII,” no daty voatondro hanaovana izany toerana amin'nyAprily 11, 2015 amin'ny Bank Androscoggin Colisee any Lewiston, Maine. Bruce “Manja Boy” Boyington (10-7) hiaro ny NEF MMA maivana Title tamin'ny isa-iray contender Jamie Harrison (5-1). Ankoatry ny, Jarod “Last Minute” Lawton (4-1) mihaona Dennis Olson (12-7) ao amin'ny welterweight fifaninanana. Tickets ho “NEF XVII” manomboka amin'ny fotsiny $25 ary amin'izao fotoana izao dia eo amin'ny amidy amin'nywww.TheColisee.com na amin'ny fiantsoana ny Colisee biraon'ny boaty amin'ny207.783.2009 X 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Ankoatry ny, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, manaraka azy ireo ao amin'ny Twitternefights sy hiaraka ofisialy vondrona Facebook "New England Niady."

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NEF manambara MMA vokatry Lewiston, Maine

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Lewiston, Maine (Febroary 8, 2015) -New England ady’ (NEF) farany mifangaro-miaramila-kanto (MMA) hetsika "NEF XVI,"Nitranga Asabotsy alina tao amin'ny Foiben'ny fihaonamben'ny Fiangonana ao Ramada Lewiston, Maine. A crowd of more than 2,500 teo an-tanana ho vavolombelona ny fampiroboroboana ny zava-nitranga voalohany ny 2015.

Ao ny tena zava-nitranga ny hariva, Antony “Cheesesteak” Morrison (17-9) Taitra ny vahoaka amin'ny alalan'ny nandresy tanàna nahaterahany mahery foRay “Business rehetra” Wood (5-1) to capture the NEF MMA Featherweight Title. Ao amin'ny fiaraha-main hetsika, Tyler King (8-2) resy Terry “The POLAR Bear” Blackburn (5-3) amin'ny alalan'ny fanekena ny hitana ny NEF lanja mavesatra Title.

Ankoatry ny, NEF nanambara roa ady ho an'ny hetsika manaraka, “NEF XVII,” nokasaina hotontosaina ny Aprily 11, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Ary tamin'iny alina iny, NEF MMA maivana Tompon-daka Bruce “Manja Boy” Boyington (10-7) dia hiaro ny anaram-boninahitra tamin'ny zava-tsarotra ny Jamie Harrison (5-1) ao amin'ny hetsika lehibe. Also on the card that evening will be Jarod “Last Minute” Lawton (4-1) amin'ny fifaninanana welterweight matihanina amin'ny Dennis Olson (12-7).

Ny feno vokatry ny “NEF XVI” ao Lewiston, Maine:

Matihanina

145*TITLE Antony Morrison def. Ray Wood (d) alalan'ny Tapahina ireo taratasim, manodidina 5 (Morrison mandresy anaram-boninahitra)

265*TITLE Tyler King (d) def. Terry Blackburn alalan'ny Kimura, manodidina 1 (King mitana)

185 Nah-Shon Burrell def. Ryan Hodge alalan'ny TKO, manodidina 1

265 Mike Hansen def. Artie Mullen alalan'ny TKO, manodidina 1

Mpankafy

Trondro Aaron Lacey def. Nick Spencer tamin'ny alalan'ny paompy ny hitaiza-mitanjaka mangeja, manodidina 3

Trondro Dustin Veinott def. Dave Brown tao amin'ny paompy ny armbar, manodidina 1

145 Mike Pietersen def. Henry Clark tamin'ny alalan'ny KO, manodidina 3

180 Caleb Farrington def. Brandon Russell tamin'ny alalan'ny KO, manodidina 1

155 Ricky Dexter def. Cory fitsarana tamin'ny alalan'ny KO, manodidina 2

155 Dr. Steve Bang def. Matthew Hanning alalan'ny TKO, manodidina 1

HWT Countess Guillen farany. Mladen Holman amin'ny alalan'ny fanapahan-kevitra niombonany