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RICKY DEXTER RETURNS TO CAGE AGAINST RUBEN REDMAN IN BANGOR

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Bangor, Maine (Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj 11, 2018) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 37: Sub Zero,” on Friday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 1, 2019 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the promotion announced the addition of a professional welterweight fight to the card. Ricky Dexter (1-0) yog teem rau lub ntsej muag Ruben Redman (0-2) ntawm ib tug sib ntaus luj ntawm 170-phaus.

Ricky Dexter will return to the NEF cage after a two-year absence. It was in February of 2017 that Dexter made his professional debut, knocking out Matt Denning (5-8) in the first round with a brutal body shot at “NEF 27.”  It was the perfect exclamation mark to start his professional career after a stellar amateur run that saw Dexter amass a record of 5-2 and capture the NEF Amateur Welterweight Title. He is currently a member of Young’s MMA based in Bangor, and he looks forward to fighting for the first time in front of his home crowd.

“I’m absolutely ecstatic to be finally fighting on my home turf,” hais tias Dexter. “I’m getting pushed by some of the best fighters in New England every day. On to top ntawm hais tias, I’ve got a MMA mastermind in my corner, Chris Hluas, who’s sharpening my technique and working out the kinks. Come February 1st, you will see a completely different and evolved fighter.”

Ruben Redman will likewise return to the NEF cage after an extended absence. Redman last competed in August 2016 in Bangor. He will be looking for his first victory as a professional. Redman’s last win came in his amateur days when he scored a technical knockout in the first round against Heath Hanson (1-3) ntawm “NEF 13” nyob rau hauv Lub rau hli ntuj 2015.

“I’m healthy and ready for a great fight—that’s all I can say,” stated Redman. “The rest will be determined when the cage door locks.”

NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” will take place on Friday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 1, 2019 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine with a bell time of 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

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IT’S NORTH AGAINST SOUTH IN NEW ENGLAND TURF WAR AT NEF 28

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Tam sim TSO TAWM: Lewiston, Maine (Lub peb hlis ntuj 14, 2017) – Tshiab England Fights (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” nyob rau hnub Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 29, 2017 nyob rau ntawm lub Androscoggin Bank Colisee nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine. Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional catchweight bout to the card. Ricky Dexter (1-0) yuav fim Keenan Raymond (3-3) ntawm ib tug sib ntaus luj ntawm 160-phaus.

After a successful amateur career that saw him claim the NEF MMA Amateur Welterweight Title, Ricky Dexter made his pro debut last month at “NEF 27.” He was able to drop Matt Denning in the first round with a vicious body shot that had thousands in the Colisee cringing. The Bangor, Maine native will make his first appearance as a member of Young’s MMA at “NEF 28,” having previously fought under the banner of Team Irish.

“Keenan Raymond is coming to my home turf, and I’m going to show him how tough we are up North,” hais tias Dexter. “I’m new to the pro ranks, but I’ve got the work ethic of a seasoned vet. I’ve got the strength of a middle weight and the cardio like the Diaz brothers and I’m always looking for the finish. Hungry for April 29th!”

Representing Southern New England will be Providence, Rhode Island’s Keenan Raymond. A longtime competitor on the New England MMA scene, Raymond will look to work off some cage rust as he has not fought since January 2016. He is by no means a one-dimensional fighter. Raymond has displayed a solid foundation in both striking and mat work throughout his career with finishes coming by way of knockout as well as submission. He currently trains at Ricardo Cavalcanti Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mayo Quanchi Judo and Wrestling.

“I’m sure Ricky’s a game opponent, but I can promise he’s never faced a force like me,” said Raymond. “I’m healthy and my versatility will finish this fight one way or another.”

New England Fights returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” nyob rau hnub Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 thiab hauv internet ntawm www.TheColisee.com.

Yog xav paub ntxiv nyob rau hauv cov kev tshwm sim thiab kev sib ntaus card tshiab, thov mus saib cov qib lub website ntawmwww.NewEnglandFights.com. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, koj yuav saib NEF yeeb yaj duab ntawm www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, follow the promotion on Twitter and Instagram @nefights, and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”

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THOUSANDS BRAVE WINTER WEATHER FOR LEWISTON MMA EVENT

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Tam sim TSO TAWM: Lewiston, Maine (Lub ob hlis ntuj 11, 2017) – A nor’easter 48 hours earlier, sub-zero temperatures, heavy snowfall at bell-time, and a blizzard looming on the horizon could not stop more than 2,500 devoted fight fans from getting their fill of mixed-martial-arts action at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Saturday night. The event marked fight promotion New England Fights’ (NEF) five-year anniversary at the venerable fight arena.

The show was headlined by the semi-finals of the NEF Professional MMA Lightweight Title tournament. Jon Lemke (6-7) advanced to the finals with a first round technical knockout of Jesse Erickson (9-6). Ryan Sanders (13-8) joined Lemke in the final round with a first-round knockout of John Ortolani (8-11).

Ras Hylton (1-0) was victorious in his professional debut over Mike Hansen (5-5), while former NEF Amateur MMA Welterweight Champion Ricky Dexter (1-0) also entered the pro ranks with a verbal submission win over Matt Denning (3-6) after a brutal body shot.

On the amateur portion of the fight card, Victor Irwin (3-0) became the new light-heavyweight champion with a submission of Ryan Glover (3-2).

NEF further announced that its next MMA event, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” would originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 29, 2017.

Tag nrho tau ntawm “NEF 27: RESURGENCE”:

 

KEV

Ryan Sanders def. John Ortolani via KO, puag ncig 1

Jon Lemke def. Jesse Erickson via TKO, puag ncig 1

Ras Hylton def. Mike Hansen via verbal submission

Ricky Dexter def. Matt Denning via verbal submission

Josh Harvey def. Richie Collingham via D’arce choke, puag ncig 1

Elias Leland def. Nick Santos via arm triangle, puag ncig 1

 

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Victor Irwin def. Ryan Glover via rear-naked choke, puag ncig 1

Walt Shea def. Alan Bustamante via unanimous decision

Justin Witham def. Ryan Burgess via anaconda choke, puag ncig 2

Alex Clark def. Henry Clark via unanimous decision

John Tefft def. Sean Worcester via TKO, puag ncig 2

Sarah Ziehm def. Nicole Burgess via rear-naked choke, puag ncig 3

Fred Lear def. Michael Crespo via TKO, puag ncig 2

Devin Corson def. Winston Cortez via unanimous decision

Zeal McGrew def. Pete Grinnell via TKO, puag ncig 1

Frank Johanson def. Jacob Deppmeyer via triangle choke, puag ncig 3

Ross Dannar def. Phil Chason via unanimous decision

Angela Young def. Christine Brothwell via unanimous decision

 

New England Fights returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” nyob rau hnub Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 thiab hauv internet ntawm www.TheColisee.com.

Yog xav paub ntxiv nyob rau hauv cov kev tshwm sim thiab kev sib ntaus card tshiab, thov mus saib cov qib lub website ntawm www.NewEnglandFights.com. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, koj yuav saib NEF yeeb yaj duab ntawm www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, follow the promotion on Twitter and Instagram @nefights, and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”

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THE TRASH TALK STARTS FAST AND FURIOUS BETWEEN DENNING AND DEXTER

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Tam sim TSO TAWM: Lewiston, Maine (Lub ib hlis ntuj 6, 2017) -New England Fights (NEF) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Lub ob hlis ntuj 11, 2017 with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 27: RESURGENCE.” Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional catchweight fight to the card. Matt “Ken menyuam roj hmab” Denning (3-5) yog teem rau lub ntsej muag Ricky Dexter (0-0) at a weight of 160-pounds.

 

Denning is fresh off an appearance for World Series of Fighting (WSOF) at Madison Square Garden in New York City this past New Year’s Eve. All of Denning’s previous professional bouts had been for NEF. The Lewiston resident is looking to break a string of three losses after submitting Derek Shorey (4-8) last spring at “NEF 23” in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Denning is a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

 

“I’m coming back to NEF to make a statement,” said Denning emphatically. “I’m coming off of a couple of losses in a row and I’m coming to get that win. They think I’m all Jiu Jitsu and can’t take a punch. You want to brawl with me? Let’s stand toe-to-toe. You’re going to try and lay on me like you did in your amateur career? I’m going to welcome Dexter to the pros in a mean way. It’s a new level here and I’m going to come out on top!’

 

Ricky Dexter will vacate the NEF Amateur Welterweight Title to turn professional and face Denning on Lub ob hlis ntuj 11. Dexter won that championship last February with a first-round technical knockout of Caleb Farrington (3-1). Raws li ib tug pib xyaum ua, Dexter put together a very impressive record of 5-2 with all five of his wins coming by finish. Dexter represents Team Irish in Brewer, Maine.

 

“Once Matt Denning feels my power and the inability to take me down, he’s going to be looking for a way out like he always does, except I’m not looking for the sub,” hais tias Dexter. “February 11th, I’m going to show the NEF fans that Matt Denning is in the fight game for the wrong reasons. I’m coming from the ‘ammo league,’ but I’ve been training with killers my whole career. I’m going to show everyone I belong here.”

 

NEF’s next event, “NEF 27: RESURGENCE” yuav siv sij hawm qhov chaw nyob rau Saturday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 11, 2017 ntawm 7 p.m. Daim pib pib thaum $25 thiab yog muag tam sim no nyob www.TheColisee.com los yog los ntawm kev hu mus rau lub chaw ua hauj lwm ntawm Colisee 207.783.2009, extension 525.

 

Yog xav paub ntxiv nyob rau hauv cov kev tshwm sim thiab kev sib ntaus card tshiab, thov mus saib cov qib lub website ntawm www.NewEnglandFights.com. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, koj yuav saib NEF yeeb yaj duab ntawm www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “Tshiab England Fights."

 

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LIGHTWEIGHTS puas pom tus TAU ROV QAB MUS RAU LAWV COV WINNING TXOJ AT NEF XX

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Lewiston, Maine (Cuaj hlis 23, 2015) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF), America lub xov tooj-ib regional sib ntaus qib, yuav tuav nws tom ntej no kev tshwm sim, “NEF XX: Ib tug ua phem” rau Saturday, Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 21, 2015 nyob rau Androscoggin txhab nyiaj Colisée nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine. The event will feature a first for Maine – mixed martial--arts (MMA) bouts and professional boxing bouts on the same event with an MMA cage and a boxing ring set up side-by-side. Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the promotion announced the addition of an amateur lightweight bout to the MMA portion of the fight card. Ricky Dexter (3-2) yog teem kom tau raws li Steven Bang (3-3) ntawm ib tug sib ntaus luj ntawm 155-phaus.

 

Dexter yog ib tug qub tub rog ntawm lub tebchaws United States Navy, thiab nws tam sim no sawv cev rau Marcus Davis lub Team Irish gym ntawm Brewer, Maine qhov twg Dexter sau zog pab cuam hu ua “207 Ncaws pob.” He has been a constant of the NEF cage this year, appearing in all four of the promotion’s events in 2015. After winning his first three NEF bouts, Dexter yog tab tom nrhiav kom thaws los ntawm ob sib law liag losses.

 

“Kuv tabtom pumped yuav tsum tau los sib tw thiab sib ntaus sib tua nyob rau hauv kuv thib rau sib law liag qhia tau nrog NEF,” hais tias Dexter. “Wb xaus lub xyoo no nrog ib tug Bang!”

 

Bang yog ib tug tswv cuab ntawm Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine. He has been a standout of the popular Bang wrestling and MMA clan along with brothers Sheldon Bang (2-2), Shawn Bang (1-1), Skylar Bang thiab lawv txiv Dr. Steve Bang (1-1). Like Dexter, Bang yog tab tom nrhiav kom tau rov qab rau lub yeej khiav tom qab xa me nyuam rov nws ob nyob rau hauv ib tug kab.

 

“Kuv tab tom nrhiav rau pem hauv ntej rau qhov no sib ntaus,” hais tias Bang. “I was bummed out that I had to pull out last time. Txij thaum ntawd los, Ricky has fought some tough guys making him a better fighter. I’m excited to be able to fight him next and excited to be able to get back in the cage again.”

 

Tshiab England Fights’ tom ntej no cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF XX: Ib tug ua phem,” yuav siv sij hawm qhov chaw nyob rau Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 21, 2015 nyob rau Androscoggin txhab nyiaj Colisée nyob rau hauv 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. Daim pib rau “NEF XX” pib ntawm cia li $25 thiab yog muag tam sim no nyobwww.TheColisee.com los yog los ntawm hu rau Colisée chaw ua hauj lwm ntawm 207.783.2009 x 525. Yog xav paub ntxiv nyob rau hauv cov kev tshwm sim thiab kev sib ntaus card tshiab, thov mus saib cov qib lub website ntawm www.NewEnglandFights.com. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, koj yuav saib NEF yeeb yaj duab ntawm www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, ua raws li lawv nyob rau Twitternefights thiab koom nrog cov nom Facebook pab pawg neeg "New England Fights."

 

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Dexter TAU TXAIS OB caij nyoog los yeej KUB NYOB RAU HAUV IB TUG TSHIAB ceeb thawj hoob kawm

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Lewiston, Maine (Lub yim hli ntuj 19, 2015) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF), America lub xov tooj-ib regional sib ntaus qib, yuav tuav nws puas tawm mixed martial--kawm (MMA) kev tshwm sim, “NEF XIX: Homecoming,” nyob rau hnub Saturday, Cuaj hlis 12, 2015 nyob rau Androscoggin txhab nyiaj Colisée nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine. That night, Team Irish lub Ricky Dexter (3-1) yog teem kom tau raws li CJ Ewer (3-2) in an NEF MMA Amateur Welterweight Title eliminator. Tsis ntev los no, Dexter yog cov qhua nyob rau hauv lub NEF Podcast hosted by NEF co-tswv thiab matchmaker Matt Peterson.

 

Ib tug qub tub rog ntawm lub tebchaws United States Navy, Dexter koom Marcus Davis lub Team Irish gym tom qab tsiv tsev mus rau Bangor, Maine at the conclusion of his military service. Nws thiaj li, Dexter coj tshaj lub zog kev pab cuam nyob rau hauv cov gym, tam sim no lub npe hu ua “207 Ncaws pob.” Dexter touched on his progression from joining the gym to becoming a trainer.

 

“Kuv xav kom ua hauj lwm tawm thiab kom zoo zoo lawm,” said Dexter of his return home to Maine from military service. “I figured I’d go work out with the guys at Team Irish. I started doing their workout regimen. I dabbled a little bit with MMA training. Slowly I got more into it over time. It was a good workout. As time went on, I got better at it. I got more addicted with the more I learned, nrog Marcus paub, I got addicted to it. He hired me to run his fitness class. Tom qab ntawd, I figured I’d take a fight. I was in pretty good shape.”

 

Nyuam qhuav pib lub xyoo no, Dexter koom nyob rau hauv ib tug grueling slugfest nrog Cory mus sib hais (1-1) ntawm “NEF XVI.” It was just Dexter’s second fight in the MMA cage. The bout ended in a knockout victory for Dexter. The highlight-reel knockout will, tsis muaj kev ua xyem xyav, yuav nyob rau hauv lub khiav rau ib tug xaiv tsa rau “KO ntawm lub xyoo” nyob rau ntawm lub “NEF 2015 Xyoo-End txeeb.”

 

“Tus thawj round kuv zoo nkauj npaum li cas nco ntsoov,” recalled Dexter. “The second round I kind of went into a trance. I don’t really remember much of it, just from watching the video. When you get to that point your training takes over. You kind of black out and, ua ntej koj paub tias nws, koj nyob nraum tau koj txhais tes tsa.”

 

Nyob rau hauv tag nrho, Dexter tiav lawm nws thawj peb pib xyaum ua bouts rau nws txoj kev mus tau ib tug tua rau lub NEF MMA Amateur Hnav Championship ntawm “NEF XVIII” no yav dhau los rau hli ntuj tiv thaiv Josh Harvey (4-1). Dexter would lose the bout by first-round submission. Ntawm “NEF XIX” rau Cuaj hlis 12, Dexter yuav muaj ib lub caij nyoog ua pauj uas tsis thaum nws muaj raws li Havey lub Young MMA teammate CJ Ewer nyob rau hauv ib tug bout uas yuav ua tau ib tug lub npe eliminator rau lub NEF MMA Amateur Welterweight Championship.

 

“Nws yog ib tug tiag tiag zoo wrestler, ib tug loj txiv leej tub,” Dexter said of Ewer. “He looks like he’s pretty skilled. He comes from a respected school in Young’s. We all know what he’s gonna do, thiab peb txhua tus paub tias dab tsi kuv yuav tsum ua.”

 

Koj muaj peev xwm mloog mus rau tag nrho NEF Podcast kev sib tham ntawmwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Podcasts/

 

Yog xav paub ntxiv nyob rau hauv lub Team Irish Qoj Academy, thov mus xyuas lawv lub website www.TeamIrishMMA.com. You can also follow “207 Ncaws pob” nyob rau hauv Facebook los kawm ntxiv txog Ricky Dexter tus kawm.

 

Tshiab England Fights’ tom ntej no cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF XIX: Homecoming,” yuav siv sij hawm qhov chaw nyob rauSaturday, Cuaj hlis 12, 2015 nyob rau Androscoggin txhab nyiaj Colisée nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine. Daim pib rau “NEF XIX: Homecoming” pib ntawm cia li $25 thiab yog muag tam sim no nyob www.TheColisee.com los yog los ntawm hu rau Colisée chaw ua hauj lwm ntawm 207.783.2009 x 525. Yog xav paub ntxiv nyob rau hauv cov kev tshwm sim thiab kev sib ntaus card tshiab, thov mus saib cov qib lub website ntawm www.NewEnglandFights.com. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, koj yuav saib NEF yeeb yaj duab ntawm www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, ua raws li lawv nyob rau Twitternefights thiab koom nrog cov nom Facebook pab pawg neeg "New England Fights."

 

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Tshiab England Fights ("NEF") yog ib tug sib ntaus txheej xwm promotions lub tuam txhab. NEF lub hom phiaj yog los tsim lub siab tshaj plaws zoo txheej xwm rau Maine lub tua hluav taws thiab cov kiv cua zoo tib yam nkaus. NEF lub thawj pab neeg no muaj nws kim heev kev nyob rau hauv nqe ntaus rog kev ua si tswj, txheej xwm ntau lawm, xov xwm kev sib raug zoo, marketing, kev cai lij choj thiab advertising.

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WELTERWEIGHT TITLE uas ua ntxiv rau NEF XIX Sib ntaus CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (Lub Xya hli ntuj 6, 2015) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF), America lub xov tooj-ib regional sib ntaus qib, yuav tuav nws puas tawm mixed martial--kawm (MMA) kev tshwm sim, “NEF XIX,” rau Saturday, Cuaj hlis 12, 2015 nyob rau Androscoggin txhab nyiaj Colisée nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine. Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the promotion announced an amateur welterweight title qualifier had been added to the fight card. Ricky Dexter (3-1) yuav ua tau raws li CJ Ewer (3-2) ntawm ib tug sib ntaus luj ntawm 170-phaus. The winner of the bout will get a shot at becoming the inaugural NEF MMA Amateur Welterweight Champion at a later date.

 

Ricky Dexter yog ib tug tswv cuab ntawm pab neeg nyob rau hauv Irish Brewer, Maine thiab ib tug protégé ntawm lub legendary Marcus “Lub Irish txhais tes Grenade” Davis (22-11). Dexter got off to a remarkable 3-0 pib nyob rau hauv nws cov hauj lwm pib xyaum ua, finishing all three of his opponents in the first round. Lub hli tas los, Dexter ntsib CJ Ewer lub teammate Josh Harvey (4-1) in a losing effort for the NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight Title. Dexter will look to avenge that loss on Cuaj hlis 12.

 

“Lub saj ntawm yeej twv yuav raug hu tshuav ib tug foul saj nyob rau hauv kuv lub qhov ncauj,” recalled Dexter of his most recent fight. “You better believe I’m more hungry than ever to get this win. Expect to see a Ricky Dexter you’ve never seen before.”

 

Ib yam li ntawd, CJ Ewer kuj tau tawm mus rau ib tug 3-0 pib nyob rau hauv nws cov hauj lwm pib xyaum ua. The summer of 2013 saw Ewer defeat his first three opponents in a matter of a mere ten weeks. He would put his MMA career on hold to serve his country in the United States Air Force security forces before returning to NEF this past spring to face Connor Barry (5-1). Barry would be Ewer’s second loss in a row. He recognizes that to get back on the winning track will not be easy with Dexter standing in his way. Ewer is a member of Young’s MMA in Bangor, Maine.

 

“Ricky Dexter seems like a really tough fighter,” hais tias Ewer. “You can’t judge him on his last fight because Josh Harvey is elite – he’s the next Ray Wood. I feel like this will be a great match up.”

 

Tshiab England Fights’ tom ntej no cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF XIX,” yuav siv sij hawm qhov chaw nyob rau Saturday, Cuaj hlis 12, 2015 nyob rau Androscoggin txhab nyiaj Colisée nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine. Daim pib rau “NEF XIX” pib ntawm cia li $25 thiab yog muag tam sim no nyob www.TheColisee.com los yog los ntawm hu rau Colisée chaw ua hauj lwm ntawm 207.783.2009 x 525. Yog xav paub ntxiv nyob rau hauv cov kev tshwm sim thiab kev sib ntaus card tshiab, thov mus saib cov qib lub website ntawm www.NewEnglandFights.com. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, koj yuav saib NEF yeeb yaj duab ntawm www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, ua raws li lawv nyob rau Twitternefights thiab koom nrog cov nom Facebook pab pawg neeg "New England Fights."

 

Hais txog Tshiab England Fights

 

Tshiab England Fights ("NEF") yog ib tug sib ntaus txheej xwm promotions lub tuam txhab. NEF lub hom phiaj yog los tsim lub siab tshaj plaws zoo txheej xwm rau Maine lub tua hluav taws thiab cov kiv cua zoo tib yam nkaus. NEF lub thawj pab neeg no muaj nws kim heev kev nyob rau hauv nqe ntaus rog kev ua si tswj, txheej xwm ntau lawm, xov xwm kev sib raug zoo, marketing, kev cai lij choj thiab advertising.

 

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RIVAL BANGOR-AREA GYMS VIE FOR FIRST-EVER AMATEUR MMA LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE

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NEF_FNVXIII_madeinUSA_FB_final+(1)Lewiston, Maine (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 16, 2015) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF), America lub xov tooj-ib regional sib ntaus qib, yuav tuav nws xyoo mixed martial--kawm (MMA) kev tshwm sim, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” rau Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 13, 2015 nyob rau ntawm lub Androscoggin Bank Colisee nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine. Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the promotion announced that the first NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight Champion will be crowned that evening when undefeated Ricky Dexter (3-0), representing Marcus Davis’ Team Irish, yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauv Josh Harvey (3-1) of cross-town rival Young’s MMA. The bout will be contested at the lightweight limit of 155-pounds.

 

Dexter and Harvey are regarded as two of the top prospects currently on the NEF MMA roster. Both athletes are undefeated in the promotion’s cage. Rau Lub rau hli ntuj 13, they will carry on a rivalry that has raged in NEF between the Young’s MMA and Team Irish gyms for several years.

 

“Both of these young athletes are a testament to their respective gyms, as well as to how far the sport has come in Maine,” hais tias NEF co-tswv tsev thiab matchmaker Matt Peterson. “They both came along after NEF was established in the state, and we have seen both of them grow over the past year. We in the NEF front office unanimously believe that Josh and Ricky have a bright future ahead of them in MMA and look forward to this highly competitive bout set to be contested in Lewiston on Lub rau hli ntuj 13th."

 

Dexter, currently the top-nine-ranked amateur lightweight in New England, is coming off a first-round submission victory over Zenon Herrera (3-6) last Saturday at “NEF XVII.” Dexter has taken the promotion’s lightweight division by storm since debuting last November. He has stopped all three of his opponents in the first round to earn his shot at becoming the first NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight Champion.

 

“I’m honored to be fighting for the NEF Lightweight Amateur Title,” stated Dexter. “To me there’s a lot more on the line than just a belt. Rau Lub rau hli ntuj 13th you better believe I’m bringing it.”

 

When fans last saw Josh Harvey in the NEF cage, he had his arm raised in victory after mauling Caleb Hall (5-2) in the amateur opener of “NEF XVI” dhau los no ob hlis ntuj. It took Harvey a mere 36-seconds to run through Hall, himself a two-time state wrestling champion for Dirigo High School in Dixfield, Maine. Many insiders believe this will be one of Harvey’s final amateur fights before turning professional.

 

“Two top fighters from two top schools, this is a match to be excited about,” stated Harvey when reached for comment. “I have all the respect in the world for Ricky, but there is no where this fight goes that I don’t win.”

 

NEF tus tom ntej MMA kev tshwm sim, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Daim pib rau “NEF XVIII” pib ntawm cia li $25 thiab yog muag tam sim no nyob www.TheColisee.com los yog los ntawm kev hu mus rau lub chaw ua hauj lwm ntawm Colisee 207.783.2009 x 525. Yog xav paub ntxiv nyob rau hauv cov kev tshwm sim thiab kev sib ntaus card tshiab, thov mus saib cov qib lub website ntawm www.NewEnglandFights.com. Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, koj yuav saib NEF yeeb yaj duab ntawm www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, ua raws li lawv nyob rau Twitternefights thiab koom nrog cov nom Facebook pab pawg neeg "New England Fights."

 

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