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BELLATOR VETERANS SET TO SQUARE OFF IN LEWISTON

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Uyekele NGOKUSHESHA: Lewiston, Maine (May 1, 2017) – Between them they have a dozen fights in the Bellator cage. Manje, they have signed to face each other in the New England Fights (NEF) hexagon. Ray “All Business” Wood (8-3) ziyohlangana Alexandre “Butt” Bezerra (19-5) kwenzeka main of “NEF 29: STARS & STRIPES.” Umcimbi, which will feature a full slate of mixed-martial-arts and professional boxing bouts, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine.

 

“This would be a main card fight on any nationally-televised event,” wathi NEF co-umnikazi futhi umgqugquzeli 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) at “NEF 8.” In doing so, 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) e emzuliswaneni wokuqala. He is now looking to rebound from a unanimous decision loss to AJ McKee, Jr. (8-0) at 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, Brazil, 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. Iningi muva, 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,” washo NEF co-umnikazi futhi wabantu Math 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. Umphikisi wakhe, 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,” ngomgqibelo, June 17, 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 them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England ayalwa."

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A NEW NEF LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION CROWNED IN LEWISTON

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

Ngalesi sikhathi, Nokho, 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: Invincible,” held Saturday ebusuku Androscoggin Bank Colisee in 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 Friday.

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

In the umcimbi co-main, 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 amakhilogremu, 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 of the round yesibili. Belcarris was making his pro debut after 34 iziqubu amateur.

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 uphawu.

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 seconds.

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 esigaba wokuvula.

Many big announcements were made concerning “NEF 29: Stars and Stripes,” which will be held Saturday, June 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.

Amathikithi ukuqala at $25 futhi ayatholakala www.TheColisee.com noma ngokuthi Colisee ibhokisi ehhovisi ngesikhathi 207.783.2009, extension 525.

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

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San Jose, Calif. (May 14, 2016) — In the main event of Bellator MMA’s return home to San Jose, Phil Davis futhi King Mo showcased why their widely regarded as two of the top light heavyweights on the planet. Ekupheleni, 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,” You 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) futhi UJeremiya 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. With the ukunqoba, the Half Moon Bay, Calif. native remains undefeated and has solidified himself as one of the company’s brightest young prospects. Piccolotti was originally slated to fight Jordan Parsons before his death, lapho 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) siphelile 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.

Ezenye owandulelayo:

James Chapman (1-0) wanqoba Sean Tucker (0-1) via TKO (punches) at 4:41 round amabili

Anthony Taylor (1-1) wanqoba Victor Jones (0-2) via KO at 0:27 eyodwa round

Danasabe Mohammed (4-0) wanqoba Martin Sano (4-2) via KO (punches) at 1:18 eyodwa round

Josh Paiva (8-1) wanqoba Steven Gruber (5-2) via ukuzithoba (okukhulisa-naked binda) at 2:14 round amabili

Sam Spengler (9-5) wanqoba Doyle Childs (2-2) nge isinqumo ngazwilinye (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Joshua Hardwick (1-0) wanqoba Jorge Acosta (1-2) via ukuzithoba (binda guillotine) at 1:21 eyodwa round

Jamielene Nievara (4-1) wanqoba Stephanie Frausto (5-6) via TKO at 2:43 round ezintathu

Mark Dickman (11-2) wanqoba Thomas Diagne (5-6-1) via TKO (punches) at 3:05 round ezintathu

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

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

Santa Monica, Calif. (May 5, 2016) – A welterweight matchup pitting “Cyborg” Santos (21-16) against Bellator MMA veteran You Awad (18-7) and a lightweight meeting featuring Adam Piccolot (7-0) Ukuqhathanisa Ray Wood (6-1) aye anezelwa kulolu ikhadi main of "Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo," which airs LIVE and FREE on SPIKE and takes place on May 14 at the Center SAP in San Jose, Calif.

These matchups join an electric main event between light heavyweight phenoms “King Mo” (19-4, 1 NC) futhi Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (15-3, 1 NC). Ngaphezu kwalokho, a heavyweight bout between Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) futhi Josh Appelt (12-5) will serve as the evening’s co-main event and undefeated Andre Fialho (6-0) abayobhekana 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. KANYE/7 p.m. CT while the preliminary card will stream live on Bellator.com futhi I Bellator Mobile App isiqala at 6:30 p.m. KANYE. Tickets start at just $30 futhi ezisendalini manje 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. In 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 to 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 at"Bellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca.” Ukwenza kwakhe 2016 DEBUT, 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 irekhodi, 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.

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

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

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

Bellator MMA Isici uHlelo Bout: Adam Piccolot (7-0) vs. Ray Wood (6-1)

Bellator MMA Welterweight Isici Bout: You Awad (18-7) vs. Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos (21-16)

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

 

IKhadi Preliminary:

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

Bellator MMA Featherweight Prelim Bout: Victor Jones (0-1) vs. Anthony 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. UJeremiya 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 (DEBUT) vs. Sean Tucker (DEBUT)

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EPIC IMPI IKHADI umemezele FOR INGQOPHA LAMA NEF UMCIMBI

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Lewiston, Maine (October 23, 2015) - New England ayalwa (NEF), America isibalo-one zesifunda fight ukukhuthazwa, izobamba umcimbi walo olandelayo, “NEF XX: UMLANDO KOBUDLOVA” on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée e Lewiston, Maine. The event will feature a first for Maine – exubile-bokulwa-ubuciko (MMA) bouts and professional boxing bouts on the same event with an MMA cage and a boxing ring set up side-by-side. Ngasekuqaleni namuhla, ukukhuthazwa wamemezela ikhadi egcwele wokulwela umcimbi.

 

The professional boxing ingxenye ikhadi uzobe isihloko esikhulu by uya ngasenyakatho-mpumalanga 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 ekupheleni.

 

A elambile kakhulu Josh Parker (0-1) ubuyele ring ukuze abhekane Elias “Danger Mouse” Leland (0-0) in a four-rounder. 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 & Boxing in Benton, Maine. Leland is a member of Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner’s Academy of MMA in Portland, Maine.

 

Ngaphezu kwalokho, Ernesto Ornelas (0-0), a professional MMA fighter kusukela Choi Institute e 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) futhi Zénon “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 phezu veteran John Webster (8-7-1), ngenkathi Herrera, i abanolwazi MMA fighter kanye kickboxer, kuyinto isosha oneminyaka engu--United States, kokuba igcwaliswe izinkambo amaningana eMpumalanga Ephakathi lapho ebona ukulwa Battle of Fallujah in Iraq.

 

On the professional MMA ingxenye ikhadi mpi, Bruce “Umfana Omuhle” Boyington (11-8) uyovikela the NEF MMA Professional uHlelo Title in a emihlanu-round iziqubu ngokumelene inselele of Jimmy “Jimbo Slice” Davidson (7-1). Boyington is coming off a huge win last weekend against Rodrigo Almeida (12-3) phezu undercard a Series World of Fighting (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.

 

In omunye esasiyizele kakhulu kakhulu MMA ukulwa eNew England emlandweni, zangaphambili NEF MMA Professional featherweight Champion Ray “All Business” Wood (6-1) liba Vovk “KGB” Clay (3-0). Recognized as two of the most promising prospects in the area, Wood and Clay kokubili wabikezela by pundits ukuba ukhetho ikusasa Izilimi ezinkulu sport.

 

Crowsneck Boutin (1-1) uyobheka Abuya ukulahlekelwa yakhe yokuqala professional ngenyanga edlule lapho uhlangana Matt Bordonaro (2-0). The bout will be a rematch from their amateur days when Bordonaro defeated Boutin by submission at “NEF IX” e Biddeford, Maine. It will also be Boutin’s debut in the 170-pound welterweight division.

 

Isihloko iziqubu Two kuthanda kusihloko the amateur MMA ingxenye “NEF XX” fight ikhadi. Dustin Veinott (4-3) uvikela Title NEF MMA Amateur Flyweight ngokumelene Ryan Burgess (1-0), ngenkathi Aaron “Ukwanda” Lacey (5-1) enza belwa 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) ezibhekene Erin “Usayizi Fun” LAMONTE (3-0).

 

“Lokhu ikhadi unokuthile wonke umuntu,” wathi NEF co-umnikazi futhi umgqugquzeli Nick DiSalvo. “Wena uthanda 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 abaphathi eminye umemezele ukuthi “NEF XX” mcimbi uzoba elalinikezelwe inkumbulo NEF ilungu labasebenzi Susan Isham, 47, abalahlekelwa ukuphila kwakhe in a engozini yemoto ngempelasonto eyedlule Bethel, 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, eyaziwa ngokuba kanzima ngokuzikhandla kwakhe futhi ebukekayo, upbeat personality. Susan was involved in many causes in the Bethel community.

 

“Sonke usashaqekile ngenxa yale nto ngokudlula Susan ngokuzumayo ngoLwesihlanu olwedlule,"Kusho NEF co-umnikazi futhi wabantu Math Peterson. “Yena waba ilungu zenani leqembu NEF, umngane omuhle, futhi uhlobo, 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’ uzobe ngokuziqhenya elalinikezelwe enkumbulweni yakhe.”

 

The “NEF XX” fight ikhadi (isihloko ukushintsha nokwamukelwa Combat Sports Authority of Maine):

 

PROFESSIONAL Boxing

 

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

155 Tollison Lewis 1-0 (CMBJJ) vs Zénon Herrera 0-0 (Independent)

140 Josh Parker 0-1 (MMA abesabekayo & Boxing) vs Elias Leland 0-0 (KODWA)

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

 

PROFESSIONAL MMA

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

125 Kevin Barrett 0-0 (MMA Young sika) vs James Alexander 1-10 (F2 Arena)

 

Amateur MMA

 

145 *TITLE Aaron Lacey 5-1 (MMA Young sika) vs Caleb Horner 6-2 (F2 Arena)

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

265 Bryce Bamford 0-0 (First Class MMA) vs Bryce Locke 0-0 (Independent)

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

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) vs Anthony Spires 0-0 (Independent)

175 Caleb Swoveland 0-0 (MMA abesabekayo & Boxing) vs TBD

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

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

155 CJ Ewer 4-2 (MMA Young sika) vs Jason Lachance 2-2 (MMA Athletix)

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

145 Caleb Hall 5-3 (Choi Institute) vs Matt Tamayo 0-0 (F2 Arena)

140 David Thompson 0-1 (Shatterproof Combat Club) vs. Pierce Wiegman 0-0 (First Class 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 (TKD Boyington sika)

 

New England ayalwa’ umcimbi olandelayo, “NEF XX: UMLANDO KOBUDLOVA,” ithatha indawo November 21, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée e 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. Amathikithi for “NEF XX” ukuqalisa nje $25 futhi ukudayiswa manjewww.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.

Amateur MMA, ubuciko bokulwa exubile, New England ayalwa

NEF XVI Recap: INKOSI azigcina; Wood yehliswa esihlalweni sobukhosi; MMA YOUNG'S GOES 8-1

Shiya amazwana

Tyler King after retaining the Heavyweight Title on Saturday night

Lewiston, Maine (February 9, 2015) -New England ayalwa’ (NEF) zakamuva exubile-bokulwa-ubuciko (MMA) Umcimbi "NEF XVI,"Senzeke Saturday ebusuku Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. With temperatures dropping to below zero, futhi usongo a snowstorm eyayisondela phezu kwendawo, ngaphezu kwe 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 ezimatasa ukulwa, kuhlanganise iziqubu ezine professional, emibili ezazingezegceke NEF MMA isihloko amabhande.

 

Lo mcimbi main of the akubona kusihlwa Anthony “Cheesesteak” Morrison (17-9) unseat Ray “All Business” 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 wayethuthele South Carolina in 2014 ukuze aphishekele umgomo wakhe ukuncintisana Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Morrison was considered Wood’s toughest challenge to date, kokuphunyuka ngokwakhe ligcwaliswe esiteji kazwelonke Bellator and World Extreme Cagefighting (Wec). Still, Wood wayebhekwa njengoba intandokazi angena iziqubu Saturday ebusuku. Morrison was dominant for most of the fight, out-wrestling Wood ngaphambi kokuthumela kuye binda guillotine in the round wesihlanu wasithatha ibhande.

 

The loss was also the sole blemish on what was otherwise a perfect night for Young’s MMA. The Bangor, Team Maine-based esezuze ezindlule iziqubu zabo eziyisishiyagalombili phakathi kusihlwa, 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, ukulwa kuvulwa ikhadi iyavela Josh Harvey (3-1) Ukubhidliza of Young ngokusebenzisa eziyishumi top--zibalwa featherweight amateur Caleb Hall (5-2) nge Knockout technical (WHO) victory a mere 36-seconds into the first round. Kamuva, Team ilungu Young olusha olwakhiwayo lwemikhumbi, Carl Langston (4-7), got win yakhe ngqa ngo-Maine inhlabathi nge isinqumo phezu Sheldon Bang (1-2) in a rematch of iziqubu Langston wayeshonelwe at “NEF XIII” ngonyaka odlule.

 

Marcus Davis sika Team Irish waya 2-0 ngobusuku nge Ricky Dexter(2-0) Abama win umsebenzi wakhe amateur yesibili futhi Rick Matthews (1-1) getting his first victory. 44-year old Matthews won a decision over Emmett Huber (0-1) kanti Dexter amaphuzu Knockout enkulu Cory Trial (0-1) in the second-round, ukuthumela Trial esibhedlela esiseduze in the inqubo.

 

Gqamisa-esondweni knockouts zaba par for the course at “NEF XVI.” Among them, UFC, Bellator and Strikeforce veteran Nah-Shon “The Rock-n-Rolla” Burrell (11-5) wayesenqumile kakade zazigcwele igazi 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, Nokho, waya Caleb Farrington (2-0) of Team New England United (NEW) abashiya Brandon “The Enigma” 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) in April 2012.

 

Umlando Ngini senziwe “NEF XVI” uma kungenjalo ubaba one, but two of his sons competed on the same MMA card. Following losses by his sons, Sheldon and Steve Bang (3-3), Dr. Steve Bang(1-0), ilungu Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (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, Mathewu Hanning (0-1), uyehlise futhi ishaya ngamandla out nge unompempe-stoppage ukunqoba.

 

NFL and UFC The Ultimate Fighter veteran Tyler King (8-2) bavikela ngempumelelo Title NEF MMA wesibhakela kwenzeka co-main of the night, ngowakho 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, King wathatha Blackburn phansi mat futhi wasebenza a ukuzithoba Kimura, forcing Blackburn to tap-out. During his post-fight victory interview in the cage, King wamemeza a wabulala heavyweights futhi ukukhanya-heavyweights kuhlanganise amagama endawo like Eric Bedard (6-5), kanye izinkanyezi kazwelonke ezifana Muhammed Bellator sika “King Mo” Lawal (14-4).

 

Iziqubu ezimbili ezamiswa for next MMA umcimbi NEF sika, “NEF xvii,” ihlelelwe April 11, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. NEF MMA Esilula Champion Bruce “Umfana Omuhle” Boyington(10-7) wabhekana-off in the yezinyoni nge 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 “Minute Last” Lawton (4-1) futhi Bellator veteran Dennis Olson (12-7) were also brought into the cage for an interview. The two exciting welterweights will square off at “NEF xvii” in a iziqubu izingqapheli eziningi zendawo wokuthi bagcina a Olwa for “Fight of the Year” esifundeni.

 

Imiphumela full of “NEF XVI” e Lewiston, Maine:

 

PROFESSIONAL

 

145*TITLE Anthony Morrison def. Ray Wood (c) via guillotine, round 5 (Morrison iwina isicoco)

265*TITLE Tyler King (c) def. Terry Blackburn via Kimura, round 1 (King azigcina)

185 Nah-Shon Burrell def. Ryan Hodge via TKO, round 1

265 Mike Hansen def. Artie Mullen via TKO, round 1

 

Amateur

Catch Aaron Lacey def. Nick Spencer via kampompi bakhulise-naked binda, round 3

Catch Dustin Veinott def. Dave Brown via kampompi ukuba armbar, round 1

145 Mike Pietersen def. Henry Clark via KO, round 3

180 Caleb Farrington def. Brandon Russell via KO, round 1

155 Ricky Dexter def. Cory Trial via KO, round 2

155 Dr. Steve Bang def. Mathewu Hanning via TKO, round 1

  1. HWT Countess Guillen final. Mladen Holman nge isinqumo ngazwilinye

Catch Fred Lear def. Bryant Orick via TKO, round 2

185 Frank Dellasala def. Heath Hanson via TKO, round 1

155 Jason Lachance def. Steve Bang nge isinqumo ngazwilinye

265 Billy Leahy def. Brandon Lessard nge isinqumo ngazwilinye

185 Nick Shea def. Jacob Cameron via TKO, round 1

Catch Rob KPHL def. Clifford Redman via kampompi bakhulise-naked binda, round 1

135 Johnny Crafts def. Mike Crespo via kampompi bakhulise-naked binda, round 1

Catch Jimmy Jackson def. Kris Welch via bulldog ukuzithoba, round 2

205 Chris Perry def. Ruben Redman nge isinqumo ngazwilinye

265 Ryan Glover def. Michael Freeman via TKO, round 1

140 Carl Langston def. Sheldon Bang nge isinqumo ngazwilinye

155 Rick Matthews def. Emmett Huber nge isinqumo uqhekeko

145 Josh Harvey def. Caleb Hall nge TKO, round 1

 

Next MMA umcimbi NEF sika, “NEF xvii,” kulindeleke ukuba athathe indawoApril 11, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Bruce “Umfana Omuhle” Boyington (10-7) uyovikela the NEF MMA Title Esilula ngokumelene inombolo-one Olwa Jamie Harrison (5-1). Ngaphezu kwalokho, Jarod “Minute Last” Lawton (4-1) ihlangana Dennis Olson (12-7) emncintiswaneni welterweight. Amathikithi for “NEF xvii” ukuqalisa nje $25 futhi ukudayiswa manjewww.TheColisee.com noma ngokushayela ucingo The Colisee box office at207.783.2009 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.

Amateur MMA, ubuciko bokulwa exubile, New England ayalwa

NEF umemezela IMIPHUMELA MMA FROM Lewiston, Maine

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Lewiston, Maine (February 8, 2015) -New England ayalwa’ (NEF) zakamuva exubile-bokulwa-ubuciko (MMA) Umcimbi "NEF XVI,"Senzeke Saturday ebusuku Center Ramada Conference in Lewiston, Maine. A crowd of more than 2,500 kwaba on-isandla okufakaza umcimbi ukugqugquzelwa wokuqala 2015.

 

In the umcimbi main of the kusihlwa, Anthony “Cheesesteak” Morrison (17-9) kwashaqisa isixuku kokunqoba hero langakuboRay “All Business” Wood (5-1) to capture the NEF MMA Featherweight Title. In the umcimbi co-main, Tyler King (8-2) wanqoba Terry “The Polar Bear” Blackburn (5-3) via ukuzithoba ukugcina NEF sosondonzima Title.

 

Ngaphezu kwalokho, NEF wamemezela ukulwa ezimbili umcimbi walo olandelayo, “NEF xvii,” ihlelelwe April 11, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Ngalobo busuku, NEF MMA Esilula Champion Bruce “Umfana Omuhle” Boyington (10-7) uyovikela isihloko sakhe ngokumelene nenselelo Jamie Harrison (5-1) kwenzeka main. Also on the card that evening will be Jarod “Minute Last” Lawton (4-1) in a professional welterweight emncintiswaneni wokulwa Dennis Olson (12-7).

 

Imiphumela full of “NEF XVI” e Lewiston, Maine:

 

PROFESSIONAL

 

145*TITLE Anthony Morrison def. Ray Wood (c) via guillotine, round 5 (Morrison iwina isicoco)

265*TITLE Tyler King (c) def. Terry Blackburn via Kimura, round 1 (King azigcina)

185 Nah-Shon Burrell def. Ryan Hodge via TKO, round 1

265 Mike Hansen def. Artie Mullen via TKO, round 1

 

Amateur

Catch Aaron Lacey def. Nick Spencer via kampompi bakhulise-naked binda, round 3

Catch Dustin Veinott def. Dave Brown via kampompi ukuba armbar, round 1

145 Mike Pietersen def. Henry Clark via KO, round 3

180 Caleb Farrington def. Brandon Russell via KO, round 1

155 Ricky Dexter def. Cory Trial via KO, round 2

155 Dr. Steve Bang def. Mathewu Hanning via TKO, round 1

  1. HWT Countess Guillen final. Mladen Holman nge isinqumo ngazwilinye

Catch Fred Lear def. Bryant Orick via TKO, round 2

185 Frank Dellasala def. Heath Hanson via TKO, round 1

155 Jason Lachance def. Steve Bang nge isinqumo ngazwilinye

265 Billy Leahy def. Brandon Lessard nge isinqumo ngazwilinye

185 Nick Shea def. Jacob Cameron via TKO, round 1

Catch Rob KPHL def. Clifford Redman via kampompi bakhulise-naked binda, round 1

135 Johnny Crafts def. Mike Crespo via kampompi bakhulise-naked binda, round 1

Catch Jimmy Jackson def. Kris Welch via bulldog ukuzithoba, round 2

205 Chris Perry def. Ruben Redman nge isinqumo ngazwilinye

265 Ryan Glover def. Michael Freeman via TKO, round 1

140 Carl Langston def. Sheldon Bang nge isinqumo ngazwilinye

155 Rick Matthews def. Emmett Huber nge isinqumo uqhekeko

145 Josh Harvey def. Caleb Hall nge TKO, round 1

 

Next MMA umcimbi NEF sika, “NEF xvii,” kulindeleke ukuba athathe indawoApril 11, 2015 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Bruce “Umfana Omuhle” Boyington (10-7) uyovikela the NEF MMA Title Esilula ngokumelene inombolo-one Olwa Jamie Harrison (5-1). Ngaphezu kwalokho, Jarod “Minute Last” Lawton (4-1) ihlangana Dennis Olson (12-7) emncintiswaneni welterweight. Amathikithi for “NEF xvii” ukuqalisa nje $25 futhi ukudayiswa manjewww.TheColisee.com noma ngokushayela ucingo The Colisee box office at207.783.2009 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.

Amateur MMA, ubuciko bokulwa exubile, New England ayalwa

Okusha IMPI TEAM zibanga umsindo Maine'S IN THE yezinyoni MMA

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Lewiston, Maine (February 3, 2015) -New England ayalwa (NEF), America isibalo-one zesifunda fight ukukhuthazwa, presents exubile-karate-ubuciko bayo olandelayo (MMA) umcimbi lokhu ngoMgqibelo night at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. The fight card, osesikhundleni “NEF XVI,” izoba amalungu amabili entsha impi team Maine sika, MMA abesabekayo & Boxing, in iziqubu amateur.

 

MMA abesabekayo & Boxing yasungulwa ngo 2014 by veteran fighter Josh Parker (4-8). Parker has a long history in the NEF MMA cage, kokuphunyuka ligcwaliswe izikhathi eziyisikhombisa ukukhuthazwa fight phakathi February 2012 futhi November 2013. Muva, Parker uye wahlala out of the yezinyoni MMA ukugxila umsebenzi wakhe boxer professional, kanye nokwakha gym yakhe.

 

Parker wavula ejimini in Benton, Maine as a way of giving back to the fight community. He sees Ruthless MMA & Boxing as a means to introduce young athletes from the area to the burgeoning world of combat sports and provide them with opportunities to compete. That includes his own sons.

 

“Bengilokhu ngicabanga ngalokho ukuqala gym yami okwesikhashana manje,” Said Parker. “Fight sami sokuqala kwaba cishe eyishumi edlule ngesikhathi indodana yami eneminyaka emithathu. Now he’s 13 futhi silungele ukuqala ukulwa kwakhe career yami, Mina nje enye indodana. I knew it was time to build my boys a place where they can train whenever they want to. This is a fight family.”

 

Parker kwethulwa sezomlando yakhe yokuqala, Alex Johnson (1-1), in the fall of 2014. Johnson is coming off a win over Rick Matthews (0-1) in a ngesihluku, emuva naphambili-and-slugfest at “NEF XV” lokhu November esidlule. The bout was considered by many to be the “Fight Night of the” yaleyo ikhadi.

 

Corey Trial (0-0), omunye amathemba Parker sika, uthemba ukuqhubeka impumelelo alethwe Ruthless MMA & Boxing by his teammate Alex Johnson. Trial makes his NEF MMA debut lokhu ngoMgqibelo ebusuku Lewiston lapho uhlangana Ricky Dexter (1-0) of Team Irish emncintiswaneni engasindi.

 

“Bengilokhu ngiphupha lokukwazi ngezibhakela umuntu ebusweni ukuya ejele ngoba,” Trial sathi. “Manje ngisenalo lelo thuba, ukholelwa kangcono ukuthola ubuhlungu.”

 

“Isitayela wethu ilula, sithanda ukuma bang,” Parker elaborated. “Uma senza Spar, sithanda ukubona abangakwazi hit yazo. Mike Tyson said it best ‘everybody’s got a plan- baze get hit.’ We want to give the fans exciting fights. We’re looking for knockouts.

 

“The guys at Ruthless bavela kuzo zonke izizinda zokuphila- ukuthi kwaba ukulwa street noma yezinyoni ukulwa bonke beza abanolwazi uphonsa ngezibhakela. They each approached me after hearing I was building a gym. Amagugu ethu ilula- lapho ungena ushiya ego yakho emnyango. When you’re a part of the Ruthless team, ubhekene kulindeleke ukuba baphathe wena njengomuntu professional- obambe iqhaza kwezemidlalo kanye nenhlonipho nakanjani.”

 

Bryant Orick (3-5) is another Ruthless team member scheduled to make his NEF MMA debut this Saturday night. It will not, Nokho, be his first time in the cage. Orick, ongowokuzalwa Ohio manje abahlala Clinton, Maine, has competed in the sport for five years. He is a veteran of eight bouts, kokulwa Buckeye State, Kansas and Indiana, to name a few states. Orick hopes to find a home and success in NEF alongside his Ruthless MMA & Boxing teammates. At “NEF XVI” ngale mpela sonto, Orick uyobe umsebenzi wakhe ukuphuma kuye nge Ezingakanqotshwa Fred Lear (2-0) of MMA Young.

 

“Ngithathe ephuma ukwenza igama ngokwami ​​at NEF,” said Orick. “Ngiyaphila-oyindilinga uya abukisa. I train hard every day, abe umqeqeshi omkhulu futhi nabalingani. Nothing will surprise me in my upcoming bout.”

 

” Ukuba umqeqeshi kuye kwangifundisa ukuba sinciphise phansi futhi ulethe emuva uyoqala ezintweni eziyisisekelo,” Parker sathi. “Ukulwa ngempela pretty simple, knock out the ezinye guy and win. I demand 100% kusukela fighters zami, futhi ngiyokunika 100% emuva. Fighting is not a hobby, kungcono yokuphila.”

 

MMA abesabekayo & Boxing itholakala Benton, Maine. You can learn more about the team at their Facebook page “MMA abesabekayo & Boxing.”

 

Next MMA umcimbi NEF sika, “NEF XVI,” kwenzeka kulo Saturday, February 7, 2015, with an all-star lineup of fights scheduled. Ray “All Business” Wood (5-0) abuyise ngalobobusuku ukuvikela Title NEF MMA featherweight ngokumelene Bellator and veteran Wec Anthony “Cheesesteak” Morrison (16-9). NFL and UFC The Ultimate Fighter veteran Tyler King (7-2) kubeka Title NEF MMA wesibhakela on the line ngokumelene Terry “The Polar Bear” Blackburn (5-2). In the feature bout of the evening, UFC, Bellator and Strikeforce veteran Nah-Shon Burrell (10-5) kwenza NEF MMA wakhe DEBUT ngokumelene Ryan Hodge (6-9). Tickets start at just $25 futhi ukudayiswa manje www.TheColisee.com noma ngokushayela ucingo The Colisee 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.

Amateur MMA, ubuciko bokulwa exubile, New England ayalwa

NEF RE-IZIMPAWU JAROD Lawton multi-IMPI Deal

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Lewiston, Maine (February 2, 2015) -New England ayalwa (NEF), America isibalo-one zesifunda fight ukukhuthazwa, umemezele ekuqaleni namuhla ukuthi inkampani kabusha esayiniwe Jarod “Minute Last” Lawton (4-1) to a multi-fight contract. While the exact terms of the deal were not released, Abaphathi NEF ukuqinisekisile ukuthi inkontileka kungaba eside phezu inkambo iminyaka.

 

"Ngijabule kakhulu ukuba siqhubeke sibe yingxenye yenhlangano NEF,"Washo Lawton lapho aphawule. "Baye umsekeli enkulu yentuthuko yami MMA ngenzile umsebenzi omkhulu wokwakha a platform for esimeme amasosha zendawo ukuze sikhule futhi sithuthukise. Ngijabule kakhulu cishe ngonyaka oluzayo nabo futhi ziqinisekise ezinye ukusebenza ezinkulu. "

 

“Jarod Lawton ingenye amathemba ezishisa on the MMA regional (exubile-bokulwa-ubuciko) scene okwamanje,” wathi NEF co-umnikazi wabantu Math Peterson. “Muhle a big, strong, yokugijima BJJ Black Belt nge eyisidlakela amakhono standup. Akungabazeki ukuthi Jarod has elilandelayo-level engahle Sine futhi lokhu deal uyoyinika amathuba okudingeka uthole khona.”

 

Lawton, 30, lisiphatheleni ibhande black in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) ngaphansi Alexey Cruz, a 5th degree BJJ Black Belt under Ricardo de La Riva. Lawton is the owner and operator of Team Lawton Martial Arts – a Team New England United (NEW) lobulungu akhiwe Farmingdale, Maine. Lawton has won his last three MMA fights in a row in the NEF MMA cage. NEF executives anticipate that Lawton will have the first fight of his new contract this spring.

 

Nakuba izinto abazifezile Lawton enkulu sebefikile phezu amacansi kulokho kubambana kanye yezinyoni MMA, wazibonakalisa yokusebenza kwakhe empini sports lokhu kuwa esidlule on the NEF Boxing umcimbi wokuqala Lewiston, Maine. Lawton, in a double pro boxing DEBUT, alwa wazibonela boxer amateur Joel Bishop (0-0-1) to a draw iningi amajaji’ scorecards. It was a fight, Nokho, that many in attendance felt Lawton clearly won. NEF executives confirmed that the new agreement with Lawton would guarantee him both MMA and boxing fights with the promotion.

 

“Nxazonke, Jarod Lawton kumane enkulu, athlete enkulu,” wathi NEF co-umnikazi futhi umgqugquzeli Nick DiSalvo. “Matt (Peterson) and I knew it three years ago. We’re very proud to have him back on our roster for many fights to come.”

 

Next MMA umcimbi NEF sika, “NEF XVI,” ithatha indawo February 7, 2015with an all-star lineup of fights scheduled. Ray “All Business” Wood (5-0) abuyise ngalobobusuku ukuvikela Title NEF MMA featherweight ngokumelene Bellator and veteran Wec Anthony “Cheesesteak” Morrison (16-9). NFL and UFC The Ultimate Fighterveteran Tyler King (7-2) kubeka Title NEF MMA wesibhakela on the line ngokumelene Terry “The Polar Bear” Blackburn (5-2). In the feature bout of the evening, UFC, Bellator and Strikeforce veteranNah-Shon Burrell (10-5) kwenza NEF MMA wakhe DEBUT ngokumelene Ryan Hodge (6-9). Tickets start at just $25 futhi ukudayiswa manjewww.TheColisee.com noma ngokushayela ucingo The Colisee box office at207.783.2009 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.

Amateur MMA, ubuciko bokulwa exubile, New England ayalwa

HOUSE phama ELINDELEKE FOR “Ibolekwe KAKHULU” Lewiston MMA UMCIMBI UKUTHANDANA

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Lewiston, Maine (January 29, 2015) - One ngesonto lokhu ngoMgqibelo, New England ayalwa (NEF), America isibalo-one zesifunda fight ukukhuthazwa, presents exubile ubuciko bayo nesithupha bokulwa (MMA) umcimbi, "NEF XVI,"In Lewiston, Maine. The event is scheduled to originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. The show will mark the three-year anniversary of the company’s inception. NEF executives announced today that they were expecting one of the largest crowds ever for the wildly-popular fight promotion’s event.

 

“Izenzakalo yethu February ibilokhu iwuhlelo yethu,” wathi NEF co-umnikazi futhi umgqugquzeli Nick DiSalvo. “Oluhambisana lokuthi lo ikhadi egcwele UFC, Bellator, Veterans NFL, ezimbili isihloko ukulwa, kanye nokubuya Ray Wood (5-0), kungcono akumangalisi ukuthi yamathikithi bebelokhu uya indlela babé sekuqhubeke.”

 

Ngempela, ticket sales have been at an all-time high for this event. It is not unusual for the fight promotion to sell out their floor seats for any given show. The sell-out, Nokho, has always come on fight night. The floor seats for “NEF XVI” kwathengiswa out a full 17 days prior to the event. NEF executives give partial credit for the quick sales to the addition of complimentary waitress drink service for all cage-side ticketholders. They did not confirm whether or not the promotion was considering adding more floor seats for the event.

 

Njengoba kuboniswe DiSalvo, abalandeli ememeza ukubuya Ray “All Business” Wood abayoba ukuvikela Title NEF MMA featherweight ngokumelene Bellator and World Extreme Cagefighting (Wec) veteranAnthony “Cheesesteak” Morrison (16-9). This will be Wood’s first homecoming after moving from Maine to South Carolina in late-2014.

 

“Ngijabulile for le mpi,” said Wood when reached for comment. “I abe lutho ukulahlekelwa. Anthony Morrison has fought some of the best fighters in the world and I have an opportunity to make a statement with this fight. I improve my skills each time I step in the cage and I know that this showing will be no exception. I have respect for Anthony and where he’s been in this sport and I am honored to have the opportunity to fight him.”

 

Enibambisene Wood sika at MMA Young, Fred Lear (2-0), ngeke zibe nengxenye ingxenye amateur of the ikhadi in a iziqubu catchweight ngokumelene Bryant Orrick (3-5) from Ruthless MMA and Boxing. The fight will be contested at 140-pounds.

 

“Laba bantu bacindezela ngibe fighter kangcono, student, futhi umuntu,” wathi Lear ababeseqenjini lakhe kanye nabaqeqeshi at MMA Young ngo Bangor, Maine. “Ngiyambonga ngokuba khona kwabo ekuphileni kwami, kuyinto I bazazise phakade. Ngizizwa ngihloniphekile ukuba belwela MMA Young.”

Not ukubheka ngalé empini yakhe siqu, Lear uveza matchups ezintathu okuthakazelisayo ababeseqenjini lakhe Josh Harvey (2-1), Mike Pietersen (1-0) futhi Aaron Lacey (4-1) azongenela ngokumelene amalungu Choi Institute of Portland, Maine.

 

“Eyaholela 'NEF XVI,’ Angikwazi ukusiza ukugqamisa kodwa matchups bethu Choi sika,” Lear waqhubeka. “Nick Spencer [Umphikisi Lacey sika (7-4)] kuyingozi yonke indawo, Henry Clark [Umphikisi Pietersen sika (1-0)] uyeza off of an DEBUT umxhwele, futhi ngiye eyaziwa Caleb[Hall – Umphikisi Harvey sika (5-1)] kusukela esikoleni esiphakeme futhi akungabazeki mayelana namatshana yakhe futhi talent. Umkhathi at the Colisee kuyoba amadlingozi njengoba high-osezingeni fighters eziyisithupha babheke zishiya uphawu lwazo.”

 

Hall and Harvey zichazwe ukuvula show in a iziqubu featherweight at 7:00 pm sharp. Hall has competed on six previous NEF MMA events, futhi uye nakanjani wabona isasasa lenyuka lisuka abalandeli eholela “NEF XVI.”

 

“The ukulangazela isezingeni an sonke isikhathi eliphezulu ngenxa yazo zonke umdlalo omuhle ups ekhadini,” noted Hall. “On February 7th, Ngithathe elindela ukuba kube ebusuku ejabulisa kakhulu okwamanje.”

 

Njengoba walwa ukukhushulwa ezincane esikhathini esidlule, Harvey is clear that the size of the crowd does not matter to him. He will bring his A-game to the cage whether the fight be under the big lights in a world-famous arena like the Androscoggin Bank Colisee or held in a tiny, Igumbi kabi-akhanyiswe a izihlalo ezimbalwa wamisa nxazonke yezinyoni.

 

“Personally it doesn’t matter who or how many people are watching,” stated Harvey. “Ngizofika abukisa ukuthi kukhona 20 people or 20,000. I love to entertain. After Caleb hooks on to me he’ll know he’s been in a fight.”

 

Jason Lachance (0-1) kusukela MMA Athletix in Bath, Maine kulindeleke ukuba ukuhlangabezana Steven Bang (3-2) of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Auburn, Maine at “NEF XVI.” Lachance credits the level of talent on the NEF roster with bringing in large crowds like the crowd expected on February 7.

 

“NEF has a lot of talent ngalobu busuku ukulwa, njengoba behlale benza,” wathi Lachance. “I angalindela esingaphansi nobusuku okuthakazelisayo for the fans. The support from our fans means everything, futhi fighters zami nabo ngifike ngomumo ukuphonsa phansi futhi uthumele wonke umuntu ekhaya ukulangazela nakakhulu umcimbi olandelayo. God has blessed us with another opportunity to do what we love to do in front of so many.”

 

Billy “Bigfoot” Leahy (1-1) bayobona futhi amanyathelo “NEF XVI” lapho izinyathelo engena yezinyoni ukuba abhekane debuting fighter ezimeleBrandon Lessard (0-0) e iziqubu sosondonzima. Leahy got the first win of his MMA career this past September at “NEF XIV” before some 2,000-plus fans at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Kanjalo, ajwayelane umuzwa wokuthi livela kokwenza for a okukhulu, eziphangayo fight isixuku.

 

“Ngithathe ilindele ubusuku enkulu ukulwa,” kubabaza Leahy. “Ngizizwa ngihloniphekile ukuba ekhadini elikhulu kangaka. The NEF fans are like no other, futhi angikwazi ukulinda ukuba agqoke show omkhulu phambi komkhaya wakithi, abangane kanye fans.”

Next MMA umcimbi NEF sika, “NEF XVI,” ithatha indawo February 7, 2015with an all-star lineup of fights scheduled. Ray “All Business” Wood (5-0) abuyise ngalobobusuku ukuvikela Title NEF MMA featherweight ngokumelene Bellator and veteran Wec Anthony “Cheesesteak” Morrison (16-9). NFL and UFC The Ultimate Fighterveteran Tyler King (7-2) kubeka Title NEF MMA wesibhakela on the line ngokumelene Terry “The Polar Bear” Blackburn (5-2). In the feature bout of the evening, UFC, Bellator and Strikeforce veteranNah-Shon Burrell (10-5) kwenza NEF MMA wakhe DEBUT ngokumelene Ryan Hodge (6-9). Tickets start at just $25 futhi ukudayiswa manjewww.TheColisee.com noma ngokushayela ucingo The Colisee box office at207.783.2009 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.