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RICKY DEXTER RETURNS TO CAGE AGAINST RUBEN REDMAN IN BANGOR

Bangor, Maine (Disyembre 11, 2018) - New England Fights (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 37: Sub Zero,” sa Biyernes, Pebrero 1, 2019 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Mas maaga sa araw na ito, the promotion announced the addition of a professional welterweight fight to the card. Ricky Dexter (1-0) ay nakatakda na sa mukha Ruben Redman (0-2) sa isang away na bigat ng 170-pounds.

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,” Sabi ni Dexter. “I’m getting pushed by some of the best fighters in New England every day. Sa tuktok ng na, 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) sa “NEF 13” sa Hunyo 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.

ni NEF susunod na mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” will take place on Friday, Pebrero 1, 2019 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine with a bell time of 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

Tungkol sa New England Fights

New England Fights ("NEF") ay isang kumpanya-promote ng mga kaganapan away. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. Tagapagpaganap ng koponan NEF ay may malawak na karanasan sa pamamahala labanan sports, produksyon ng mga kaganapan, ugnayan sa media, marketing, legal at advertising.

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

 

Para sa agarang Paglabas na: Lewiston, Maine (Marso 14, 2017) – New England Fights (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE” sa Sabado, Abril 29, 2017 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisee sa Lewiston, Maine. Mas maaga sa araw na ito, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional catchweight bout to the card. Ricky Dexter (1-0) ay nahaharap Keenan Raymond (3-3) sa isang away bigat ng 160-pounds.

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,” Sabi ni 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,” sa Sabado, Abril 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 at nang online sa www.TheColisee.com.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa mga update sa kaganapan at away card, mangyaring bisitahin ang website ng pag-promote ng sawww.NewEnglandFights.com. At saka, Maaari mong panoorin ang mga video NEF sa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA/, follow the promotion on Twitter and Instagram @nefights, and join the official Facebook groupNew England Fights.

Tungkol sa New England Fights

New England Fights (“NEF”) ay isang kumpanya-promote ng mga kaganapan away. Misyon NEF ay upang lumikha ng pinakamataas na kalidad ng mga kaganapan para sa fighters at mga tagahanga Maine ay magkamukha. Tagapagpaganap ng koponan NEF ay may malawak na karanasan sa pamamahala labanan sports, produksyon ng mga kaganapan, ugnayan sa media, marketing, legal, regulatory affairs and advertising.

THOUSANDS BRAVE WINTER WEATHER FOR LEWISTON MMA EVENT

 

Para sa agarang Paglabas na: Lewiston, Maine (Pebrero 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 Sabado, Abril 29, 2017.

Ang buong mga resulta ng “NEF 27: RESURGENCE”:

 

PROFESSIONAL

Ryan Sanders def. John Ortolani via KO, pag-ikot 1

Jon Lemke def. Jesse Erickson via TKO, pag-ikot 1

Ras Hylton def. Mike Hansen via verbal submission

Ricky Dexter def. Matt Denning via verbal submission

Magbiro Harvey def. Richie Collingham via D’arce choke, pag-ikot 1

Elias Leland def. Nick Santos via arm triangle, pag-ikot 1

 

Baguhan

Victor Irwin def. Ryan Glover via rear-naked choke, pag-ikot 1

Walt Shea def. Alan Bustamante via unanimous decision

Justin Witham def. Ryan Burgess via anaconda choke, pag-ikot 2

Alex Clark def. Henry Clark via unanimous decision

John Tefft def. Sean Worcester via TKO, pag-ikot 2

Sarah Ziehm def. Nicole Burgess via rear-naked choke, pag-ikot 3

Fred Lear def. Michael Crespo via TKO, pag-ikot 2

Devin Corson def. Winston Cortez via unanimous decision

Zeal McGrew def. Pete Grinnell via TKO, pag-ikot 1

Frank Johanson def. Jacob Deppmeyer via triangle choke, pag-ikot 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,” sa Sabado, Abril 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 at nang online sa www.TheColisee.com.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa mga update sa kaganapan at away card, mangyaring bisitahin ang website ng pag-promote ng sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. At saka, Maaari mong panoorin ang mga video NEF sa 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

 

 

Para sa agarang Paglabas na: Lewiston, Maine (Enero 6, 2017) -New England Fights (NEF) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Pebrero 11, 2017 with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 27: RESURGENCE.” Mas maaga sa araw na ito, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional catchweight fight to the card. Matt “Ken Pagbibihis” Denning (3-5) ay nakatakda na sa mukha 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 Pebrero 11. Dexter won that championship last February with a first-round technical knockout of Caleb Farrington (3-1). Bilang isang baguhan, 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,” Sabi ni 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” nagaganap sa Sabado, Pebrero 11, 2017 sa 7 p.m. Tiket magsimula sa $25 at sa pagbebenta na ngayon sa www.TheColisee.com o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag sa opisina Colisee kahon sa 207.783.2009, extension 525.

 

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa mga update sa kaganapan at away card, mangyaring bisitahin ang website ng pag-promote ng sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. At saka, Maaari mong panoorin ang mga video NEF sa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights."

 

Tungkol sa New England Fights

New England Fights ("NEF") ay isang kumpanya-promote ng mga kaganapan away. Misyon NEF ay upang lumikha ng pinakamataas na kalidad ng mga kaganapan para sa fighters at mga tagahanga Maine ay magkamukha. Tagapagpaganap ng koponan NEF ay may malawak na karanasan sa pamamahala labanan sports, produksyon ng mga kaganapan, ugnayan sa media, marketing, legal at advertising.

 

Lightweights TUMINGIN SA GET BACK SA KANILANG winning DAAN AT NEF XX

Lewiston, Maine (Setyembre 23, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), Bilang-isang rehiyonal na pag-promote labanan America, ay hawak nito susunod na kaganapan, “NEF XX: Isang KASAYSAYAN NG KARAHASAN” sa Sabado, Nobyembre 21, 2015 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisée sa Lewiston, Maine. Ang kaganapan ay tampok ang isang unang para sa Maine – mixed-militar sining- (MMA) bouts at propesyonal boxing bouts sa iisang pangyayari na may isang MMA hawla at isang boxing ring i-set up side-by-side. Mas maaga sa araw na ito, the promotion announced the addition of an amateur lightweight bout to the MMA portion of the fight card. Ricky Dexter (3-2) ay naka-iskedyul na upang matugunan Steven Bang (3-3) sa isang away na bigat ng 155-pounds.

 

Dexter ay isang beterano ng Estados Unidos Navy, at sa kasalukuyan siya ay kumakatawan Team Irish gym ng Brewer Marcus Davis, Maine kung saan ay nagpapatakbo ng Dexter ang fitness program na kilala bilang “207 Atleta.” 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 ay naghahanap upang tumalbog mula sa dalawang sunod-sunod na mga pagkalugi.

 

“Ako pumped sa magagawang upang makipagkumpetensya at lumaban sa aking pang-anim na sunod-sunod na palabas na may NEF,” Sabi ni Dexter. “Magtapos sa taong ito sa isang Bang Ipaalam!”

 

Bang ay isang miyembro ng Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) sa 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 at ang kanilang ama Dr. Steve Bang (1-1). Like Dexter, Bang ay naghahanap upang makabalik sa winning track pagkatapos ng bumababa ang kanyang huling dalawang sa isang hilera.

 

“Naghahanap ako inaabangan ang panahon na ito away,” Sabi ni Bang. “I was bummed out that I had to pull out last time. Simula noon, 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.

 

New England Fights’ susunod na kaganapan, “NEF XX: Isang KASAYSAYAN NG KARAHASAN,” nagaganap sa Nobyembre 21, 2015 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisée sa Lewiston, Maine. Markahan kaganapan ay ang unang pagkakataon sa Maine kasaysayan ng isang mixed-martial-arts (MMA) kaganapan at isang propesyonal na boxing event ay gumawa ng lugar nang magkasama sa parehong show. Mga tiket para “NEF XX” Magsisimula sa lamang $25 at sa pagbebenta na ngayon sawww.TheColisee.com o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag sa opisina Colisée kahon sa 207.783.2009 x 525. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa mga update sa kaganapan at away card, mangyaring bisitahin ang website ng pag-promote ng sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. At saka, Maaari mong panoorin ang mga video NEF sa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, sundin ang mga ito sanefights Twitter at sumali ang opisyal na Facebook group na "New England Fights."

 

Tungkol sa New England Fights

 

New England Fights ("NEF") ay isang kumpanya-promote ng mga kaganapan away. Misyon NEF ay upang lumikha ng pinakamataas na kalidad ng mga kaganapan para sa fighters at mga tagahanga Maine ay magkamukha. Tagapagpaganap ng koponan NEF ay may malawak na karanasan sa pamamahala labanan sports, produksyon ng mga kaganapan, ugnayan sa media, marketing, legal at advertising.

DEXTER MAKAKAKUHA IKALAWANG pagkakataon na manalo ng GOLD IN A NEW Timbang Class

Lewiston, Maine (Agosto 19, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), Bilang-isang rehiyonal na pag-promote labanan America, ay humawak nito siyam na mixed-martial-arts (MMA) pangyayari, “NEF XIX: Pag-uwi,” sa Sabado, Setyembre 12, 2015 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisée sa Lewiston, Maine. Sa gabing iyon, Team Irish Ricky Dexter (3-1) ay naka-iskedyul na upang matugunan CJ saro (3-2) in an NEF MMA Amateur Welterweight Title eliminator. Kamakailan lamang, Dexter ay ang mga bisita sa NEF Podcast host sa pamamagitan NEF co-may-ari at posporo Matt Peterson.

 

Isang beterano ng Estados Unidos Navy, Sumali Dexter Team Irish gym Marcus Davis matapos lumipat sa bahay sa Bangor, Maine at the conclusion of his military service. Sa kalaunan, Kinuha Dexter sa loob ng fitness program sa gym, ngayon ay kilala bilang “207 Atleta.” Dexter touched on his progression from joining the gym to becoming a trainer.

 

“Nais ko na panatilihin ang nagtatrabaho out at panatilihin sa magandang hugis,” 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, may kaalaman Marcus, I got addicted to it. He hired me to run his fitness class. Pagkatapos nito, I figured I’d take a fight. I was in pretty good shape.

 

Ngayong taon na ito, Dexter pansin sa isang nakakapanghina slugfest Cory Trial (1-1) sa “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, walang duda, maging sa mga tumatakbo para sa isang nominasyon para sa “KO ng Taon” sa “NEF 2015 Taon-End Awards.”

 

“Ang unang round ako medyo marami matandaan,” 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, bago mo ito, ikaw ay nakakakuha itataas ang iyong kamay.”

 

Lahat, Tapos Dexter kanyang unang tatlong amateur bouts sa kanyang paraan sa pagkuha ng isang shot sa NEF MMA Baguhan magaan Championship sa “NEF XVIII” ito nakaraang Hunyo laban magbiro Harvey (4-1). Dexter would lose the bout by first-round submission. Sa “NEF XIX” sa Setyembre 12, Dexter ay magkakaroon ng isang pagkakataon upang ipaghiganti ang pagkawala na kapag siya ay nakakatugon sa MMA teammate CJ pitsel Young Havey sa isang labanan na ito ay isang taga-alis pamagat para sa NEF MMA amateur welterweight Championship.

 

“Siya ay isang tunay na mabuting wrestler, isang malaking tao,” 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, at alam namin ang lahat ng kung ano ang kailangan kong gawin.”

 

Maaari kang makinig sa ang buong interview NEF Podcast sawww.NewEnglandFights.com/Podcasts/

 

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa mga Team Irish Fitness Academy, mangyaring bisitahin ang kanilang website www.TeamIrishMMA.com. You can also follow “207 Atleta” sa Facebook para sa karagdagang kaalaman tungkol sa mga programa ng pagsasanay Ricky Dexter.

 

New England Fights’ susunod na kaganapan, “NEF XIX: Pag-uwi,” nagaganap saSabado, Setyembre 12, 2015 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisée sa Lewiston, Maine. Mga tiket para “NEF XIX: Pag-uwi” Magsisimula sa lamang $25 at sa pagbebenta na ngayon sa www.TheColisee.com o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag sa opisina Colisée kahon sa 207.783.2009 x 525. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa mga update sa kaganapan at away card, mangyaring bisitahin ang website ng pag-promote ng sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. At saka, Maaari mong panoorin ang mga video NEF sa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, sundin ang mga ito sanefights Twitter at sumali ang opisyal na Facebook group na "New England Fights."

 

Tungkol sa New England Fights

 

New England Fights ("NEF") ay isang kumpanya-promote ng mga kaganapan away. Misyon NEF ay upang lumikha ng pinakamataas na kalidad ng mga kaganapan para sa fighters at mga tagahanga Maine ay magkamukha. Tagapagpaganap ng koponan NEF ay may malawak na karanasan sa pamamahala labanan sports, produksyon ng mga kaganapan, ugnayan sa media, marketing, legal at advertising.

Welterweight TITLE qualifier ADDED SA NEF XIX FIGHT CARD

Lewiston, Maine (Hulyo 6, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), Bilang-isang rehiyonal na pag-promote labanan America, ay humawak nito siyam na mixed-martial-arts (MMA) pangyayari, “NEF XIX,” sa Sabado, Setyembre 12, 2015 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisée sa Lewiston, Maine. Mas maaga sa araw na ito, the promotion announced an amateur welterweight title qualifier had been added to the fight card. Ricky Dexter (3-1) ay nakakatugon CJ saro (3-2) sa isang away na bigat ng 170-pounds. The winner of the bout will get a shot at becoming the inaugural NEF MMA Amateur Welterweight Champion at a later date.

 

Ricky Dexter ay isang miyembro ng Team Irish sa Brewer, Maine at tangkilik ng maalamat Marcus “Ang Irish granada” Davis (22-11). Dexter got off to a remarkable 3-0 magsimula sa kanyang amateur na karera, finishing all three of his opponents in the first round. Huling buwan, Dexter mukha teammate CJ pitsel ni magbiro Harvey (4-1) in a losing effort for the NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight Title. Dexter will look to avenge that loss on Setyembre 12.

 

“Ang lasa ng pagkatalo tiyak kaliwa isang napakarumi lasa sa aking bibig,” 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.

 

Nang katulad, Mayroon ding CJ pitsel off sa isang 3-0 magsimula sa kanyang amateur na karera. 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,” Sinabi ng pitsel. “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 Fights’ susunod na kaganapan, “NEF XIX,” nagaganap sa Sabado, Setyembre 12, 2015 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisée sa Lewiston, Maine. Mga tiket para “NEF XIX” Magsisimula sa lamang $25 at sa pagbebenta na ngayon sa www.TheColisee.com o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag sa opisina Colisée kahon sa 207.783.2009 x 525. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa mga update sa kaganapan at away card, mangyaring bisitahin ang website ng pag-promote ng sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. At saka, Maaari mong panoorin ang mga video NEF sa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, sundin ang mga ito sanefights Twitter at sumali ang opisyal na Facebook group na "New England Fights."

 

Tungkol sa New England Fights

 

New England Fights ("NEF") ay isang kumpanya-promote ng mga kaganapan away. Misyon NEF ay upang lumikha ng pinakamataas na kalidad ng mga kaganapan para sa fighters at mga tagahanga Maine ay magkamukha. Tagapagpaganap ng koponan NEF ay may malawak na karanasan sa pamamahala labanan sports, produksyon ng mga kaganapan, ugnayan sa media, marketing, legal at advertising.

 

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

NEF_FNVXIII_madeinUSA_FB_final+(1)Lewiston, Maine (Abril 16, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), Bilang-isang rehiyonal na pag-promote labanan America, ay humawak nito walo mixed-martial-arts (MMA) pangyayari, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” sa Sabado, Hunyo 13, 2015 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisee sa Lewiston, Maine. Mas maaga sa araw na ito, 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’ Koponan ng Irish, Dadalhin sa Magbiro 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. Sa Hunyo 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 Hunyo 13ika."

 

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. Sa Hunyo 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” ito nakaraang Pebrero. 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.”

 

Susunod na kaganapan MMA NEF ni, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Mga tiket para “NEF XVIII” Magsisimula sa lamang $25 at sa pagbebenta na ngayon sa www.TheColisee.com o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag sa opisina Colisee kahon sa 207.783.2009 x 525. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa mga update sa kaganapan at away card, mangyaring bisitahin ang website ng pag-promote ng sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. At saka, Maaari mong panoorin ang mga video NEF sa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, sundin ang mga ito sanefights Twitter at sumali ang opisyal na Facebook group na "New England Fights."

 

Tungkol sa New England Fights

 

New England Fights ("NEF") ay isang kumpanya-promote ng mga kaganapan away. Misyon NEF ay upang lumikha ng pinakamataas na kalidad ng mga kaganapan para sa fighters at mga tagahanga Maine ay magkamukha. Tagapagpaganap ng koponan NEF ay may malawak na karanasan sa pamamahala labanan sports, produksyon ng mga kaganapan, ugnayan sa media, marketing, legal at advertising.