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RICKY DEXTER RETURNS TO CAGE AGAINST RUBEN REDMAN IN BANGOR

Bangor, Maine (Desemba 11, 2018) - New England mapambano (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 37: Sub Zero,” Ijumaa, Februari 1, 2019 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Mapema leo, the promotion announced the addition of a professional welterweight fight to the card. Ricky Dexter (1-0) imepangwa kufanya uso Ruben Redman (0-2) katika mapambano ya uzito wa 170-paundi.

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 atNEF 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,” Alisema Dexter. “I’m getting pushed by some of the best fighters in New England every day. Juu ya kwamba, I’ve got a MMA mastermind in my corner, Chris Young, 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) katika “NEF 13” Juni 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 zijazo mchanganyiko martial-arts tukio, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” will take place on Friday, Februari 1, 2019 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine with a bell time of 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

Kuhusu New England mapambano

New England mapambano ("NEF") ni kupambana promotions matukio kampuni. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. NEF timu ya mtendaji ana uzoefu mkubwa katika usimamizi kupambana michezo, matukio uzalishaji, mahusiano ya vyombo vya habari, masoko, kisheria na matangazo.

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

 

Kwa haraka RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (Machi 14, 2017) – New England mapambano (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” Jumamosi, Aprili 29, 2017 katika Androscoggin Bank Colisee katika Lewiston, Maine. Mapema leo, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional catchweight bout to the card. Ricky Dexter (1-0) atakabiliwa Keenan Raymond (3-3) katika mapambano ya uzito wa 160-paundi.

After a successful amateur career that saw him claim the NEF MMA Amateur Welterweight Title, Ricky Dexter made his pro debut last month atNEF 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 atNEF 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,” Alisema 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,” Jumamosi, Aprili 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 na online saa www.TheColisee.com.

Kwa habari zaidi juu ya tukio hilo na mapambano kadi updates, tafadhali tembelea tovuti ya kukuza ya saawww.NewEnglandFights.com. Aidha, unaweza kuangalia NEF videos katika www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, follow the promotion on Twitter and Instagram @nefights, and join the official Facebook groupNew England Fights.

Kuhusu New England mapambano

New England mapambano (“NEF”) ni kupambana promotions matukio kampuni. Ujumbe NEF ni kujenga matukio bora zaidi kwa ajili ya wapiganaji Maine na mashabiki sawa. NEF timu ya mtendaji ana uzoefu mkubwa katika usimamizi kupambana michezo, matukio uzalishaji, mahusiano ya vyombo vya habari, masoko, legal, regulatory affairs and advertising.

THOUSANDS BRAVE WINTER WEATHER FOR LEWISTON MMA EVENT

 

Kwa haraka RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (Februari 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 Jumamosi, Aprili 29, 2017.

matokeo kamili ya “NEF 27: RESURGENCE”:

 

PROFESSIONAL

Ryan Sanders def. John Ortolani via KO, pande zote 1

Jon Lemke def. Jesse Erickson via TKO, pande zote 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, pande zote 1

Elias Leland def. Nick Santos via arm triangle, pande zote 1

 

Amateur

Victor Irwin def. Ryan Glover via rear-naked choke, pande zote 1

Walt Shea def. Alan Bustamante via unanimous decision

Justin Witham def. Ryan Burgess via anaconda choke, pande zote 2

Alex Clark def. Henry Clark via unanimous decision

John Tefft def. Sean Worcester via TKO, pande zote 2

Sarah Ziehm def. Nicole Burgess via rear-naked choke, pande zote 3

Fred Lear def. Michael Crespo via TKO, pande zote 2

Devin Corson def. Winston Cortez via unanimous decision

Zeal McGrew def. Pete Grinnell via TKO, pande zote 1

Frank Johanson def. Jacob Deppmeyer via triangle choke, pande zote 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,” Jumamosi, Aprili 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 na online saa www.TheColisee.com.

Kwa habari zaidi juu ya tukio hilo na mapambano kadi updates, tafadhali tembelea tovuti ya kukuza ya saa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Aidha, unaweza kuangalia NEF videos katika www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, follow the promotion on Twitter and Instagram @nefights, and join the official Facebook groupNew England Fights.

THE TRASH TALK STARTS FAST AND FURIOUS BETWEEN DENNING AND DEXTER

 

 

Kwa haraka RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (Januari 6, 2017) -New England mapambano (NEF) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Februari 11, 2017 with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 27: RESURGENCE.” Mapema leo, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional catchweight fight to the card. Matt “Ken Doll” Denning (3-5) imepangwa kufanya uso 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 atNEF 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 Februari 11. Dexter won that championship last February with a first-round technical knockout of Caleb Farrington (3-1). Kama amateur, 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,” Alisema 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” unafanyika juu ya Jumamosi, Februari 11, 2017 katika 7 p.m. Tiketi kuanza saa $25 na ni juu ya kuuza sasa katika www.TheColisee.com au kwa kupiga Colisee sanduku ofisi katika 207.783.2009, extension 525.

 

Kwa habari zaidi juu ya tukio hilo na mapambano kadi updates, tafadhali tembelea tovuti ya kukuza ya saa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Aidha, unaweza kuangalia NEF videos katika www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England mapambano."

 

Kuhusu New England mapambano

New England mapambano ("NEF") ni kupambana promotions matukio kampuni. Ujumbe NEF ni kujenga matukio bora zaidi kwa ajili ya wapiganaji Maine na mashabiki sawa. NEF timu ya mtendaji ana uzoefu mkubwa katika usimamizi kupambana michezo, matukio uzalishaji, mahusiano ya vyombo vya habari, masoko, kisheria na matangazo.

 

Lightweights LOOK YA KUPATA NYUMA YA NJIA YAO kushinda AT NEF XX

Lewiston, Maine (Septemba 23, 2015) - New England mapambano (NEF), Namba moja kikanda kukuza Amerika ya kupambana, kushikilia tukio yake ya pili, “NEF XX: HISTORIA YA VURUGU” juu ya Jumamosi, Novemba 21, 2015 katika Androscoggin Benki Colisée katika Lewiston, Maine. Tukio hilo kipengele kwanza kwa Maine – mchanganyiko martial-sanaa (MMA) kikohozi na mtaalamu ndondi vipindi vya juu ya tukio moja kwa MMA ngome na pete ya ndondi kuanzisha ubavu kwa upande. Mapema leo, kukuza alitangaza kuongeza ya Amateur nyepesi bout kwa MMA sehemu ya mapambano kadi. Ricky Dexter (3-2) imepangwa kukutana Steven Bang (3-3) katika mapambano ya uzito wa 155-paundi.

 

Dexter ni mkongwe wa Marekani Navy, na yeye kwa sasa inawakilisha Marcus Davis Timu Ireland mazoezi ya Brewer, Maine ambapo Dexter anaendesha mpango fitness inayojulikana kama “207 Wanariadha.” Amekuwa mara kwa mara ya ngome NEF mwaka huu, kuonekana katika zote nne za matukio ya kukuza katika 2015. Baada ya kushinda tatu yake ya kwanza NEF vipindi vya, Dexter ni kuangalia kwa rebound kutoka hasara miwili mfululizo.

 

“Mimi pumped kuwa na uwezo wa kushindana na kupambana katika mfululizo wangu wa sita show na NEF,” Alisema Dexter. “Hebu mwisho mwaka huu kwa Bang!”

 

Bang ni mwanachama wa Kati Maine Brazil Jiu Jitsu- (CMBJJ) katika Lewiston, Maine. Amekuwa standout ya maarufu Bang kumenyana na MMA ukoo pamoja na ndugu Sheldon Bang (2-2), Shawn Bang (1-1), Skylar Bang pamoja na baba yao Dk. Steve Bang (1-1). Kama Dexter, Bang ni kuangalia kupata nyuma kufuatilia kushinda baada ya kuacha mbili yake ya mwisho katika mstari.

 

“Mimi nina kuangalia mbele kwa vita hii,” Alisema Bang. “Mimi nilikuwa bummed nje kuwa nilikuwa na kujiondoa mara ya mwisho. Tangu wakati huo, Ricky ana vita baadhi guys mgumu na hivyo kumfanya mpiganaji bora. Mimi nina msisimko na uwezo wa kupambana naye ijayo na msisimko na kuwa na uwezo wa kupata nyuma katika ngome tena.”

 

New England mapambano’ Tukio ijayo, “NEF XX: HISTORIA YA VURUGU,” unafanyika juu ya Novemba 21, 2015 katika Androscoggin Benki Colisée katika Lewiston, Maine. Tukio hilo alama mara ya kwanza katika historia Maine mchanganyiko wa kijeshi-sanaa (MMA) tukio na ndondi tukio mtaalamu yamefanyika pamoja kwenye show hiyo. Tiketi kwa ajili ya “NEF XX” kuanza saa tu $25 na ni juu ya kuuza sasa katikawww.TheColisee.com au kwa kupiga Colisée sanduku ofisi katika 207.783.2009 x 525. Kwa habari zaidi juu ya tukio hilo na mapambano kadi updates, tafadhali tembelea tovuti ya kukuza ya saa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Aidha, unaweza kuangalia NEF videos katika www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kufuata yao juu yanefights Twitter na kujiunga rasmi Facebook kundi "New England mapambano."

 

Kuhusu New England mapambano

 

New England mapambano ("NEF") ni kupambana promotions matukio kampuni. Ujumbe NEF ni kujenga matukio bora zaidi kwa ajili ya wapiganaji Maine na mashabiki sawa. NEF timu ya mtendaji ana uzoefu mkubwa katika usimamizi kupambana michezo, matukio uzalishaji, mahusiano ya vyombo vya habari, masoko, kisheria na matangazo.

DEXTER YAPATA SECOND CHANCE kushinda dhahabu katika New UZITO CLASS

Lewiston, Maine (Agosti 19, 2015) - New England mapambano (NEF), Namba moja kikanda kukuza Amerika ya kupambana, itafanya wake kumi na tisa mchanganyiko wa martial-sanaa (MMA) tukio, “NEF XIX: Homecoming,” Jumamosi, Septemba 12, 2015 katika Androscoggin Benki Colisée katika Lewiston, Maine. Usiku huo, Timu Ireland ya Ricky Dexter (3-1) imepangwa kukutana CJ Ewer (3-2) katika NEF MMA Amateur Welterweight Title eliminator. Hivi karibuni, Dexter alikuwa mgeni kwenye NEF Mwanakijiji mwenyeji na NEF mmiliki mwenza na MatchMaker Mathayo Peterson.

 

veterani wa Marekani Navy, Dexter alijiunga Marcus Davis Timu ya Ireland mazoezi baada ya kuhamia nyumbani kwa Bangor, Maine wakati wa kuhitimisha utumishi wake wa kijeshi. Hatimaye, Dexter alichukua juu fitness mpango katika mazoezi, sasa inajulikana kama “207 Wanariadha.” Dexter kuguswa juu ya maendeleo yake kutoka kujiunga na Gym kwa kuwa mkufunzi.

 

“Nilitaka kuendelea kufanya kazi nje na kuweka katika hali nzuri,” Alisema Dexter ya kurudi kwake nyumbani kwa Maine kutoka huduma za kijeshi. “I figured ningependa kwenda kufanya kazi nje na guys katika Timu Ireland. Nilianza kufanya Workout yao regimen. Mimi dabbled kidogo na MMA mafunzo. Polepole I got zaidi ndani yake baada ya muda. Ilikuwa Workout nzuri. Kama wakati alikwenda, I got bora katika hilo. I got zaidi addicted na zaidi mimi kujifunza, na maarifa Marcus ya, I got addicted na ni. Yeye aliajiriwa mimi kukimbia fitness darasa lake. Baada ya hapo, I figured ningependa kuchukua kupambana. Nilikuwa katika sura nzuri.”

 

Mapema mwaka huu, Dexter kushiriki katika slugfest gruelling na Cory Kesi (1-1) katika “NEF XVI.” Ni mara tu Dexter ya mapambano pili katika ngome MMA. Bout kumalizika kwa ushindi mtoano kwa Dexter. Kuonyesha-Reel mtoano mapenzi, hakuna shaka, kuwa katika mbio kwa ajili ya uteuzi kwa “KO ya Mwaka” katika “NEF 2015 Umri wa Mwisho Awards.”

 

“raundi ya kwanza mimi pretty much kukumbuka,” alikumbuka Dexter. “Raundi ya pili mimi aina ya alikwenda katika maono. Mimi si kweli kumbuka kiasi ya, tu kutoka kuangalia video. Baada ya kupata kwa uhakika kwamba mafunzo yako inachukua zaidi. Aina ya nyeusi nje na, kabla ya kujua, wewe ni kupata mkono wako kukulia.”

 

Katika yote, Dexter kumaliza vipindi vya wake watatu wa kwanza Amateur na safari yake kwa kupata risasi katika michuano NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight katika “NEF XVIII” mwezi Juni mwaka huu uliopita dhidi ya Josh Harvey (4-1). Dexter bila kupoteza bout na kuwasilisha kwanza ya raundi. Wakati “NEF XIX” juu ya Septemba 12, Dexter atakuwa na nafasi ya kulipiza kisasi hasara kwamba wakati yeye hukutana Havey ya Young MMA teammate CJ Ewer katika bout kwamba itakuwa cheo eliminator ajili welterweight michuano NEF MMA Amateur.

 

“Yeye ni wrestler mzuri, guy kubwa,” Dexter alisema ya ewer. “Yeye inaonekana kama yeye ni mzuri wenye ujuzi. Ametoka shule kuheshimiwa katika Young. Sote tunajua nini yeye ni gonna kufanya, na sisi wote kujua nini mimi kufanya.”

 

Unaweza kusikiliza nzima NEF Mwanakijiji mahojiano katikawww.NewEnglandFights.com/Podcasts/

 

Kwa habari zaidi juu Team Ireland Fitness Academy, tafadhali tembelea tovuti yao www.TeamIrishMMA.com. Unaweza pia kufuata “207 Wanariadha” kwenye Facebook kujifunza zaidi juu ya mpango wa mafunzo Ricky Dexter.

 

New England mapambano’ Tukio ijayo, “NEF XIX: Homecoming,” unafanyika juu yaJumamosi, Septemba 12, 2015 katika Androscoggin Benki Colisée katika Lewiston, Maine. Tiketi kwa ajili ya “NEF XIX: Homecoming” kuanza saa tu $25 na ni juu ya kuuza sasa katika www.TheColisee.com au kwa kupiga Colisée sanduku ofisi katika 207.783.2009 x 525. Kwa habari zaidi juu ya tukio hilo na mapambano kadi updates, tafadhali tembelea tovuti ya kukuza ya saa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Aidha, unaweza kuangalia NEF videos katika www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kufuata yao juu yanefights Twitter na kujiunga rasmi Facebook kundi "New England mapambano."

 

Kuhusu New England mapambano

 

New England mapambano ("NEF") ni kupambana promotions matukio kampuni. Ujumbe NEF ni kujenga matukio bora zaidi kwa ajili ya wapiganaji Maine na mashabiki sawa. NEF timu ya mtendaji ana uzoefu mkubwa katika usimamizi kupambana michezo, matukio uzalishaji, mahusiano ya vyombo vya habari, masoko, kisheria na matangazo.

Welterweight title kufuzu aliongeza kwa NEF XIX MAPAMBANO CARD

Lewiston, Maine (Julai 6, 2015) - New England mapambano (NEF), Namba moja kikanda kukuza Amerika ya kupambana, itafanya wake kumi na tisa mchanganyiko wa martial-sanaa (MMA) tukio, “NEF XIX,” juu ya Jumamosi, Septemba 12, 2015 katika Androscoggin Benki Colisée katika Lewiston, Maine. Mapema leo, the promotion announced an amateur welterweight title qualifier had been added to the fight card. Ricky Dexter (3-1) watakutana CJ Ewer (3-2) katika mapambano ya uzito wa 170-paundi. The winner of the bout will get a shot at becoming the inaugural NEF MMA Amateur Welterweight Champion at a later date.

 

Ricky Dexter ni mwanachama wa timu ya Ireland katika Brewer, Maine na mfuasi wa hadithi Marcus “Ireland Mkono Grenade” Davis (22-11). Dexter got off to a remarkable 3-0 kuanza katika kazi yake Amateur, finishing all three of his opponents in the first round. Mwezi uliopita, Dexter wanakabiliwa CJ Ewer ya teammate Josh Harvey (4-1) in a losing effort for the NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight Title. Dexter will look to avenge that loss on Septemba 12.

 

“ladha ya kushindwa dhahiri kushoto ladha mchafu katika kinywa changu,” 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.

 

Vile vile, CJ Ewer pia got mbali na 3-0 kuanza katika kazi yake Amateur. 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,” Alisema Ewer. “You can’t judge him on his last fight because Josh Harvey is elitehe’s the next Ray Wood. I feel like this will be a great match up.

 

New England mapambano’ Tukio ijayo, “NEF XIX,” unafanyika juu ya Jumamosi, Septemba 12, 2015 katika Androscoggin Benki Colisée katika Lewiston, Maine. Tiketi kwa ajili ya “NEF XIX” kuanza saa tu $25 na ni juu ya kuuza sasa katika www.TheColisee.com au kwa kupiga Colisée sanduku ofisi katika 207.783.2009 x 525. Kwa habari zaidi juu ya tukio hilo na mapambano kadi updates, tafadhali tembelea tovuti ya kukuza ya saa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Aidha, unaweza kuangalia NEF videos katika www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kufuata yao juu yanefights Twitter na kujiunga rasmi Facebook kundi "New England mapambano."

 

Kuhusu New England mapambano

 

New England mapambano ("NEF") ni kupambana promotions matukio kampuni. Ujumbe NEF ni kujenga matukio bora zaidi kwa ajili ya wapiganaji Maine na mashabiki sawa. NEF timu ya mtendaji ana uzoefu mkubwa katika usimamizi kupambana michezo, matukio uzalishaji, mahusiano ya vyombo vya habari, masoko, kisheria na matangazo.

 

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

NEF_FNVXIII_madeinUSA_FB_final+(1)Lewiston, Maine (Aprili 16, 2015) - New England mapambano (NEF), Namba moja kikanda kukuza Amerika ya kupambana, itafanya wake kumi na nane mchanganyiko wa martial-sanaa (MMA) tukio, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” juu ya Jumamosi, Juni 13, 2015 katika Androscoggin Bank Colisee katika Lewiston, Maine. Mapema leo, 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’ Timu Ireland, watachukua 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. On Juni 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,” said NEF co-owner and 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 Juni 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. On Juni 13 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” hii Februari zamani. 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 ijayo MMA tukio, “NEF XVIII: Made in Americawill originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Tiketi kwa ajili ya “NEF XVIII” kuanza saa tu $25 na ni juu ya kuuza sasa katika www.TheColisee.com au kwa kupiga Colisee sanduku ofisi katika 207.783.2009 x 525. Kwa habari zaidi juu ya tukio hilo na mapambano kadi updates, tafadhali tembelea tovuti ya kukuza ya saa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Aidha, unaweza kuangalia NEF videos katika www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kufuata yao juu yanefights Twitter na kujiunga rasmi Facebook kundi "New England mapambano."

 

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