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NEF FINISHES 2018 SEASON WITH SOLD-OUT EVENT IN PORTLAND

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NEF FINISHES 2018 SEASON WITH SOLD-OUT EVENT IN PORTLAND

לשחרורו מיידי: פורטלנד, מיין (נובמבר 18, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) held its most recent mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” on Saturday night at Aura in Portland, מיין. The event officially sold-out days prior to doors opening. It was the fifth and final NEF event of the 2018 עונה, and what many in attendance insisted was the standout show of the year.

באירוע המרכזי, ריאן סנדרס (18-9) put the NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Title on the line against יעקב בוהן (7-6). Sanders retained the championship after the cageside doctor stopped the fight due to a cut on Bohn’s head in the second round.

History was made when Ras Hylton (3-2) ו Yorgan De Castro (3-0) faced off to crown the first-ever NEF MMA Professional Cruiserweight Champion in the co-main event. De Castro captured the strap in dramatic fashion with a violent first-round knockout of Hylton.

Matt Probin (3-0) made his long-awaited NEF debut against Lionel Young (7-16). Probin remained undefeated in his professional career when he forced a referee stoppage to strikes early in the second round.

In the opening fight of the evening, טיילור תומפסון (3-0) ו קייטי דנינג (1-1) waged an absolute war that had the entire crowd on its feet to kick off the amateur card. Thompson won a unanimous decision on the judges’ כרטיסי ניקוד.

Later on in the amateur card, Megan Rosado (0-1) ו תהילה ווטסון (2-0) battled back and forth in another crowd-pleasing thriller that went the distance. Watson was victorious via split decision in a very close fight.

In the third and final women’s fight of the evening, צ'לסי טאקר (1-3) picked up the first win of her amateur career with a late-fight technical knockout of ב.ג 'גרסו (1-1).

זאק ריצ'רד (3-0) remained undefeated with a first-round submission of Chris Lachcik (0-2). It was a fight that Richard had dedicated to the memory of his older sister Lacey who passed away from cancer six years ago this weekend at the age of 23.

כְּמוֹ כֵן, in a post fight interview, an emotional הנרי קלארק (5-4) dedicated his victory over Killian Murphy (1-2) to a friend of his named Justin who recently passed away.

NEF further announced that its next event, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” would originate from the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on Friday, פבואר 1, 2019. The main event will feature ג'וש “Hook On” הארווי (5-0-1) ו שטר כסף “Jonesi” ג'ונס (13-11) squaring off for the vacant NEF MMA Professional Featherweight Title.

The full results from Portland, מיין:

המקצועי MMA

ריאן סנדרס ניצח. Jacob Bohn via doctor stoppage, סיבוב 2

Yorgan De Castro def. Ras Hylton via knockout, סיבוב 1

Jose Lugo def. Ernesto Ornelas via rear-naked choke, סיבוב 1

Matt Probin def. Lionel Young via technical knockout, סיבוב 2

 

חובבנים MMA

Chelsea Tucker def. BJ Garceau via technical knockout, סיבוב 3

Henry Clark def. Killian Murphy via unanimous decision

Nate Boucher def. Jordan Young via tap to rear-naked choke, סיבוב 1

Zac Richard def. Chris Lachcik via tap to rear-naked choke, סיבוב 1

Glory Watson def. Megan Rosado via split decision

Ben Peters def. Brandon Maillet-Fevens via verbal submission to Kimura, סיבוב 1

Felipe Günter def. Schuyler Vaillancourt via tap to rear-naked choke, סיבוב 2

Mohammad Al Kinani def. קליפורד רדמן באמצעות TKO, סיבוב 1

Jordan Norman def. Jon Assam via split decision

Taylor Thompson def. Catie Denning via unanimous decision

 

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” יתקיים ביום שישי, פבואר 1, 2019 במרכז ביטוח צולב בבנגור, Maine with a bell time of 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com now with pre-sale code “NEF.”

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TITLE FIGHTS HEADLINE FINAL NEF EVENT OF 2018

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פורטלנד, מיין (נובמבר 2, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) יקיים את אירוע אומנויות הלחימה המעורב האחרון שלו 2018, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” ביום שבת, נובמבר 17 באאורה בפורטלנד, מיין. מוקדם יותר היום, the fight promotion announced the fight card for the event featuring a full slate of professional and amateur fights.

 

 

 

The professional side of the card will be headlined by a pair of title fights as ריאן סנדרס (17-9) defends the lightweight strap against יעקב בוהן (7-5) ו Ras Hylton (3-1) פוגש Yorgan De Castro (2-0) to crown the first-ever NEF cruiserweight champion.

 

 

 

Sanders has held the lightweight title since April 2017 when he defeated Jon Lemke (7-9) in a tournament final. He has won a remarkable eight in a row in the NEF cage, not losing on Maine soil in four years. New York’s Jacob Bohn has won his last two in a row over veterans Kenny Foster (12-13) and Lewis Corapi (8-4) בהתאמה.

 

 

 

Ras Hylton is coming off a highlight-reel elbow knockout of Eric Bedard (6-8) באוגוסט האחרון. The 6’6″ resident of South Portland, known to fans as “לשמרוק ג'מייקני,” is a perfect 3-0 in the NEF cage where he also went 3-0 כחובבן. Yorgan De Castro is undefeated as a professional, having finished both of his opponents by technical knockout. The bout will be the first in the newly-created NEF 225-pound cruiserweight division which will fall between the light-heavyweight (205-ליש"ט) ומשקל כבד (265-ליש"ט) classes.

 

 

 

Also on the professional card will be a flyweight contest between Portland fan-favorite ארנסטו אורנלס (4-7) and undefeated Massachusetts prospect Jose Lugo (3-0). Ornelas is riding a two-fight win streak while Lugo, מכונה “El Salvaje,” has finished all three of his opponents.

 

Matt Probin (2-0) is scheduled to make his long-awaited debut with NEF when he meets veteran Lionel Young (7-15) בתחרות במשקל נוצה. Probin has won back-to-back bouts in Vermont via knockout to start his professional career.

 

 

 

As of press time, NEF was still searching for a replacement opponent for קרל לנגסטון (0-1) in a professional featherweight bout after several previous opponents had pulled out. Interested featherweights should contact NEF matchmakers via email at newenglandfights@gmail.com. Serious inquiries only please.

 

 

 

The amateur portion of the card is scheduled to feature a total of three women’s MMA bouts. תהילה ווטסון (1-0) ייקח ב Megan Rosado (0-0), תוך ב.ג 'גרסו (1-0) פוגש צ'לסי טאקר (0-3) ו קייטי דנינג (1-0) בפני את עם טיילור תומפסון (2-0). ווטסון, Garceau and Tucker are all members of Young’s MMA in Bangor, Maine owned and operated by coach Chris Young. The trio has been nicknamed “כריס’ Angels.”

 

 

 

The full “NEF 36” כרטיס מאבק (כפוף לשינויים ולאישור של Combat רשות הספורט של מיין):

 

 

 

המקצועי MMA

225*TITLE Ras Hylton 3-1 (המחלקה הראשונה MMA) vs Yorgan De Castro 2-0

155*TITLE ריאן סנדרס 17-9 (ג) (MMA של יאנג) vs Jacob Bohn 7-5 (Behring Jiu Jitsu NY)

145 Matt Probin 2-0 (Recon) vs Lionel Young 7-15 (Citadel Martial Arts)

125 ארנסטו אורנלס 4-7 (צ'וי מכון) vs Jose Lugo 3-0 (BST MMA & כושר)

 

 

 

חובבנים MMA

 

175 Jon Assam 0-0 (CMBJJ) vs Jordan Norman 0-1 (Bad Little Falls Dojo)

155 זאק ריצ'רד 2-0 (Nostos) vs Chris Lachcik 0-1 (עצמאי)

155 מוחמד אל קינני 4-1 (Evolution Athletix) לעומת קליפורד רדמן 0-6 (עצמאי)

155 Brandon Mailet 0-0 (CMBJJ) vs Ben Peters 0-0 (Titan Athletics)

140 Megan Rosado 0-0 (Evolution Athletix) vs Glory Watson 1-0 (MMA של יאנג)

140 הנרי קלארק 4-4 (צ'וי מכון) vs Killian Murphy 1-1 (Nostos)

135 טיילור תומפסון 2-0 () vs Catie Denning 1-0 (MMA של יאנג)

135 Schuyler Vaillancourt 0-0 (Nostos) vs Felipe Gunther 0-0 (המחלקה הראשונה MMA)

135 Nate Boucher 2-3 (CMBJJ) vs Jordan Young 1-1 (עצמאי)

125 צ'לסי טאקר 0-3 (המחלקה הראשונה MMA) vs BJ Garceau 1-0 (MMA של יאנג)

 

 

 

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” תראה שהחברה תחזור לאאורה בפורטלנד, מיין. האירוע אמור להתקיים בשבת, נובמבר 17, 2018 עם שעת פעמון של 7 pm. כרטיסים במכירה כעת ב www.AuraMaine.com.

 

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קרבות ניו אינגלנד ("NEF") היא חברת קידום מכירות אירועי מאבק. המשימה של NEF היא ליצור את האירועים באיכות הגבוהות ביותר עבור לוחמים ואוהדים כאחד. יש צוות ההנהלה של NEF ניסיון רב בניהול ספורט לחימה, הפקת אירועים, יחסי תקשורת, שיווק, משפטי ופרסום.

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SANDERS AND BOHN WILL BATTLE FOR THE GOLD IN PORTLAND

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פורטלנד, מיין (אוקטובר 11, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) יקיים את אירוע אומנויות הלחימה המעורב האחרון שלו 2018, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” ביום שבת, נובמבר 17 באאורה בפורטלנד, מיין. מוקדם יותר היום, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional lightweight championship bout to the card. “The” ריאן סנדרס (17-9) is scheduled to defend the NEF Professional Lightweight Title against Jacob “יָגוּאָר” Bohn (7-5).

It is only fitting that the lightweight championship will be defended at the top of the card titled “Battle for the Gold.” The NEF 155-pound strap is the most-coveted in all of New England. It has been known as the jumping off point for many athletes from the regional scene onto the national level of the sport. Current UFC competitor Devin Powell (9-3) held the title just prior to signing with the world’s biggest MMA promotion. Desmond “הטורף” יָרוֹק (21-8), also currently on the UFC roster, signed with Bellator just days after winning the NEF lightweight belt in 2013. And Bruce “היפיוף” Boyington (16-11), another of the NEF 155-pound titleholders, went on to compete nationally for the World Series of Fighting.

Despite holding such a prestigious regional championship, the fight opportunities at lightweight for Ryan Sanders have been few and far between. To say it has been frustrating for him and his coaches at Young’s MMA would be a major understatement. Sanders has called out virtually every top 155-pound competitor in the New England region, but none have been brave enough to step in the cage with him. Even the casual observer cannot really blame them. Sanders literally tore current Glory Kickboxing signee Vince McGuiness’ (5-8) arm out of its socket earlier this year at “NEF 34” and then followed-up that performance with a dominant submission win over Mando Montoya (10-7) ב “NEF 35” בחודש שעבר.

“I was sitting around, eating my feelings because I was convinced that there was no one that would fight me,” said Sanders. “אבל (NEF owners) ניק (DiSalvo) and Matt (פיטרסון) went out of New England where I assume there are less cowards and found a quality opponent in Jacob. I look forward to methodically breaking Jacob, showing my ever improving skill set and defending my lightweight belt. I have the mindset and work ethic to be the greatest fighter that has ever come out of Maine and on November 17, I will show why I am ready for the next level.”

יעקב בוהן, based out of Waterville, ניו יורק, is coming off two big wins in lightweight bouts earlier this year. He defeated longtime veteran Kenny Foster (12-13) via split decision on a card in Long Island, ניו יורק. Bohn went on to submit Lewis Corapi (8-4) in the first round of a bout in Rhode Island this past summer.

“I’m excited to visit Maine and can’t wait to make my NEF debut against Ryan Sanders for the lightweight belt,” stated Bohn when reached for comment. “I only take fights that I think will take me to the next level, and Sanders looks like a game opponent. Get ready for a show New England, I’m coming for that strap!”

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” תראה שהחברה תחזור לאאורה בפורטלנד, מיין. האירוע אמור להתקיים בשבת, נובמבר 17, 2018 עם שעת פעמון של 7 pm. כרטיסים במכירה כעת ב www.AuraMaine.com.

על קרבות בניו אינגלנד

קרבות ניו אינגלנד ("NEF") היא חברת קידום מכירות אירועי מאבק. המשימה של NEF היא ליצור את האירועים באיכות הגבוהות ביותר עבור לוחמים ואוהדים כאחד. יש צוות ההנהלה של NEF ניסיון רב בניהול ספורט לחימה, הפקת אירועים, יחסי תקשורת, שיווק, משפטי ופרסום.

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NEF SELLS OUT BANGOR FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR WITH WILD MMA CARD

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בנגור, מיין (ספטמבר 9, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) held its latest mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 35: Wicked Season,” on Saturday night at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. It was the third time in as many years that the fight promotion visited the Queen City and sold out the venue.

The main event featured a bout hailed as the “Battle of Bangor” as popular locals אהרון “בלתי נלאה” לייסי (6-2) ו ג'ון למקה (7-9) squared off. Lacey submitted Lemke in the first round with a rear-naked choke.

עיר הולדתו האהובה “The” ריאן סנדרס (17-9) took on Mando “Big Chino” Montoya (10-7) באירוע המשותף העיקרית. ב 4:10 סימן של הסיבוב הראשון, סנדרס, the reigning NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, forced Montoya to tap to a guillotine choke.

It was a successful night for the Choi Institute of Portland, Maine as כלב הול (2-0) ו ארנסטו אורנלס (4-7) were both victorious via stoppages in their respective bouts.

In the amateur headliner, Maine Amateur Wrestling Hall of Famer, 54-בת פט קלי (4-1) put his lightweight title on the line against Massachusetts’ Ed Forlenza (3-2) in what Kelly vowed would be his final MMA fight. Forlenza was able to score a technical knockout via referee stoppage due to strikes to capture the title. אחרי הקרב, Kelly gave an impassioned speech, thanking his coaches at Young’s MMA in Bangor as the capacity crowd gave him a standing ovation.

Nostos MMA also shined on the amateur portion of the card. The Somersworth, New Hampshire-based team went 2-0 כ זאק ריצ'רד (2-0) ו Andrew Brown (1-0) picked up wins under the guidance of Nostos head coach, ולוחם UFC הנוכחי, דווין פאוול.

NEF announced its return to Portland, scheduled to take place at Aura on Saturday, נובמבר 17. האירוע שכותרתו “NEF 36: Battle for the Gold.” It will be the final NEF event of 2018.

The full results of from Bangor, מיין:

המקצועי MMA

ג'ון מקה def. Aaron Lacey via rear-naked choke submission, סיבוב 1

ריאן סנדרס ניצח. Armando Montoya via guillotine choke submission, סיבוב 1

def כלב הול. CJ Ewer via D’Arce choke submission, סיבוב 1

ג'וש הארווי def. Jay Ellis via triangle choke submission, סיבוב 1

Ernesto Ornelas def. Zenon Herrera via guillotine choke submission, סיבוב 3

חובבנים MMA

Ed Forlenza def. Pat Kelly via TKO, סיבוב 1

Christian Barrett def. David Hart via TKO, סיבוב 1

Zac Richard def. קליפורד רדמן באמצעות TKO, סיבוב 1

Taylor Bartlett fought Jacob Deppmeyer to a draw

Shawn Costigan def. David Hills via TKO, סיבוב 1

Jordan Young def. Joe Howard via rear-naked choke submission, סיבוב 2

Andrew Brown def. Chris Lachcik via armbar submission, סיבוב 1

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 36: קרב על הזהב,” תראה שהחברה תחזור לאאורה בפורטלנד, מיין. האירוע אמור להתקיים בשבת, נובמבר 17, 2018 עם שעת פעמון של 7 pm. מכירת הכרטיסים מראש מתרחשת כעת בשעה www.AuraMaine.com עם קוד פרומו “NEF.” כרטיסים ימכרו לקהל הרחב ביום שני, ספטמבר 10 ב 9:00 a.m. EDT.

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NEF ANNOUNCES BIGGEST FIGHT CARD IT HAS EVER BROUGHT TO BANGOR

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בנגור, מיין (נִשׂגָב 24, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 35: Wicked Season,” בספטמבר 8 במרכז לביטוח צולב בבנגור. The event will mark the fourth time since 2013 that NEF has visited the Queen City. מוקדם יותר היום, the fight promotion announced the full fight card planned for the evening.

The exciting main event will feature two popular Bangor-area athletes doing battle as ג'ון למקה (7-8) פוגש אהרון “בלתי נלאה” לייסי (5-2) in a lightweight contest. Lemke, ותיק של חיל הנחתים האמריקאים, trains with Titan Athletics in neighboring Brewer, מיין, while Lacey represents Young’s MMA of Bangor.

The co-main event will see Lacey’s teammate, and reigning NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, “The” ריאן סנדרס (16-9) לוקח על Armando “Big Chino” Montoya (10-6) in a non-title welterweight scrap. Sanders is coming off a huge submission win earlier this summer in Portland, מיין. Montoya, who represents First Class MMA of Brunswick, מיין, will debut in the Pine Tree State after a decade-long career on the southwest MMA circuit.

In another highly-anticipated professional fight, כלב הול (1-0) of the Choi Institute in Portland will face another Young’s MMA team member in the form of CJ כד (3-1). After a successful amateur career that saw him capture the NEF Amateur Featherweight Title, Hall impressed with a first-round submission of veteran John Ortolani (8-12) earlier this year in his pro debut. קִיתוֹן, a member of the United States Air Force security forces, closed out “NEF 30” last August in Bangor winning the promotion’s pro middleweight strap over Mike Hansen (5-9).

The amateur portion of the fight card will be headlined by a title fight as פט “PK” קלי (4-0) puts both his lightweight belt and undefeated record on the line against the challenge of Ed Forlenza (2-2). קלי, שהפך את 54 last week, is a legend of Maine wrestling mats as both a competitor and coach and a member of the Maine Amateur Wrestling Hall of Fame. He vows that this will be the final fight of his MMA career. Forlenza took the fight on short notice after Kelly’s previous challenger dropped out due to injury. He is a member of team Juniko based in Hyannis, מסצ'וסטס. Forlenza is no stranger to the NEF cage. He won his amateur debut at “NEF 23” in the summer of 2016 on Cape Cod.

Speaking of wrestling coaches, “NEF 35” will also feature the amateur debut of Shawn Costigan (0-0). Costigan is a member of the Bucksport High School wrestling coaching staff. He will represent Young’s MMA in his cage debut when he takes on the fellow-debuting David Hills (0-0).

Also on the amateur card will be the brother of CJ Ewer, Roger Ewer (1-0). A pharmacist by day, Roger made his amateur debut last year at “NEF 30” in Bangor with a second round technical knockout of Dustin Freeman (0-1). ב “NEF 35,” he will take on Jason Hanley (0-0) of Orchard Park Martial Arts in western New York state.

The full “NEF 35” כרטיס מאבק (כפוף לשינויים):

המקצועי MMA

155 אהרון לייסי 5-2 (MMA של יאנג) לעומת ג'ון למקה 7-8 (Titan Athletics)

170 ריאן סנדרס 16-9 (MMA של יאנג) vs Armando Montoya 10-6 (המחלקה הראשונה MMA)

185 Crowsneck Boutin 2-3 (Bad Little Falls Dojo) vs Mark Gardner 0-0 (האקדמיה)

155 CJ כד 3-1 (MMA של יאנג) vs Caleb Hall 1-0 (Choi Insistute)

155 ג'וש הארווי 4-0 (MMA של יאנג) vs Jay Ellis 15-77 (Team Knockout)

145 זנון הררה 1-6 (Team SMOG) vs Ernesto Ornelas 3-7 (צ'וי מכון)

חובבנים MMA

155* כותרת פט קלי 4-0 (MMA של יאנג) vs Ed Forlenza 2-2 (Juniko)

170 David Hart 0-3 (Kenney’s MMA) vs Christian Barrett 1-0 (המחלקה הראשונה MMA)

155 זאק ריצ'רד 1-0 (Nostos) לעומת קליפורד רדמן 0-5 (עצמאי)

150 Taylor Bartlett 1-1 (CMBJJ) vs Jacob Deppmeyer 1-1 (המחלקה הראשונה MMA)

265 Roger Ewer 1-0 (MMA של יאנג) vs Jason Hanley 0-0 (Orchard Park Martial Arts)

180 Jordan Norman 0-1 (Bad Little Falls Dojo) vs Brandon Schwinck 0-2 (עצמאי)

145 Joe Howard 1-0 (CMBJJ) vs Jordan Young 0-1 (עצמאי)

155 Jesse Fitzsimmons 0-0 (Nostos) vs AJ Morales 0-0 (Orchard Park Martial Arts)

145 Shawn Costigan 0-0 (MMA של יאנג) vs David Hills 0-0 (עצמאי)

135 Nate Boucher 2-3 (CMBJJ) vs Joshua Greenlaw 0-2 (עצמאי)

160 Andrew Brown 0-0 (Nostos) vs Chris Lachcik 0-0 (עצמאי)

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VETERAN WEST COAST FIGHTER MONTOYA FINDS A NEW HOME IN MAINE MMA SCENE

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Brunswick, מיין (נִשׂגָב 15, 2018) – It’s absolutely no secret that few New England lightweights have raised their fists to volunteer for a mixed martial arts showdown with “The” Ryan Sanders in recent years.

 

The competition at welterweight isn’t clamoring for a date with Sanders, או, although a newcomer to the region with ties to another hotbed of the sport is eager to embrace the challenge at “New England Fights 35: Wicked Season.”

 

Armando “Chino” Montoya, ותיק של 16 התקפים מקצועיים, and linked closely with a pioneering figure in combat sports, will answer the call יום שבת, ספטמבר 8. The bout will take place on Sanders’ home turf at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Opening bell time is 7 p.m.

 

"(בעלים משותפים ושדכן NEF) Matt Peterson asked me if I wanted to fight, and I was happy to take it,” Montoya said. “I like to push myself. I don’t like easy fights.”

 

That attitude is a product of both Montoya’s cultural and professional background.

He’s proud to be a first-generation Mexican-American and a product of the relentless, fighting culture that has made his parents’ homeland such a force in boxing and MMA.

 

While living, working and fighting in California, he was a student of Thomas “Wildman” Denny, a veteran with almost 50 pro fights under his belt.

 

“That’s a name well-known to longtime fans of the sport,” Peterson said. “Denny was known for always having exciting fights, לנצח או להפסיד, and I know he instilled some of that mentality in his students, such as Armando.”

 

Montoya (10-6) fought primarily in California, Colorado and New Mexico. He was in line to fight on a UFC card in Wyoming when a hand injury forced him to withdraw from the bout.

 

Although work and family commitments have slowed his pace in recent years, only five years separate him from a six-fight win streak.

 

“I’ve fought the top local guys wherever I’ve been my whole career. I fought against guys who wound up fighting for UFC or Strikeforce,” Montoya said. "אני 38, which I know is pretty old in this business, but I still like to challenge myself. It’s become more like a hobby. I have to work and support my family, but when the opportunities have come up, I love to train and give it a shot.”

 

A union carpenter by trade, Montoya sought more lucrative opportunities in that realm. Maine wound up on his radar because it is his mother-in-law’s home.

After the move, Montoya sought a local gym where he could continue to hone his craft in the martial arts. At 6-foot-3, having spent much of his career at middleweight, Montoya said he didn’t find many sparring partners his size.

 

“Then I was working in Portland and the superintendent there was a friend of John Raio,” Montoya recalled. “הוא אמר, ‘You should check out First Class MMA in Brunswick,’ so I did.”

 

Both family-oriented men with a passion for the sport and their shared faith, Raio and Montoya became fast friends.

 

“Armando is a strong leader and our most experienced fighter,” Raio said. “He’s the most humble guy you will ever meet and a devout Christian. His warm presence and willingness to share his knowledge and experience at First Class MMA make him a strong asset to our gym. He has been a huge reason for the growth of our students. I’m honored to call him my fighter and a great friend. He’s like family to me.”

 

First Class doesn’t have many exact matchups for the newcomer’s body type, או, but Montoya likes the mix of personalities and youthful exuberance.

 

“It’s exciting to see other people so excited about the sport,” Montoya said. “First Class has a lot of young guys who are just starting out, that have had one or two fights.”

 

Montoya’s first inclination is a stand-up clash. Most of his opponents have been substantially shorter, למרות ש, and prefer ground-and-pound affairs in which his reach advantage is less of a factor. He said he enjoys the contrast of styles.

 

סנדרס (16-9) is the clear favorite. In his prime at 31, undefeated through his past seven sojourns in the NEF hexagon, he has been more active than his unfamiliar opponent.

 

“Unfamiliar” is the operative word. The unknowns – namely Montoya’s vast experience against a different talent pool – make it a can’t-miss matchup.

 

Montoya can appreciate the challenge Sanders will face in ascending a class to face him.

 

“I’m used to being the one going up in weight,"הוא אמר. “Being 6-foot-3, I’m used to bumping up from 170 ל 185. It’s kind of cool being on the other side this time.”

While Montoya is quick to acknowledge God for his forward motion in life, he gives MMA proper credit for its role in his salvation, כמו גם.

 

Before entering the amateur ranks at age 25, ‘Mando’ spent five years in federal prison and walked out mad at the world.

 

“I had a lot of anger issues,"הוא אמר. “This sport showed me how to take out that anger in a constructive way. I didn’t need to fight in the bars and the clubs anymore.”

 

Many have gained from Montoya’s personal triumphs. עכשיו, add NEF’s devoted fan base to that list.

 

“We’re lucky to have someone of Armando’s caliber stepping up to face Ryan,” Peterson said. “As if this card weren’t already exciting enough, now we have this added fight to thrill the Bangor fans. It doesn’t get any better than this.”

 

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 35: Wicked Season,” will see the company make its return to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, מיין. The event is scheduled to take place יום שבת, ספטמבר 8, 2018 עם שעת פעמון של 7 pm. כרטיסים במכירה כעת ב www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

 

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קרבות ניו אינגלנד ("NEF") היא חברת קידום מכירות אירועי מאבק. המשימה של NEF היא ליצור את האירועים באיכות הגבוהות ביותר עבור לוחמים ואוהדים כאחד. יש צוות ההנהלה של NEF ניסיון רב בניהול ספורט לחימה, הפקת אירועים, יחסי תקשורת, שיווק, משפטי ופרסום.

אומנויות לחימה מעורבות, MMA, קרבות ניו אינגלנד

MONTOYA STEPS UP TO FACE SANDERS ON SEPTEMBER 8 בבנגור

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בנגור, מיין (נִשׂגָב 8, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 35: Wicked Season,” ב ספטמבר 8 במרכז לביטוח צולב בבנגור. מוקדם יותר היום, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional welterweight bout to the card. “The” ריאן סנדרס (16-9) יעמוד בפני Armando “Big Chino” Montoya (10-6) במשקל של 170-קרב ליש"ט.

The bout will be the third for Sanders in front of his hometown friends, family and fans. He is undefeated in the Queen City, where Sanders trains at Young’s MMA. He scored a decision over Derrick Kennington (13-11) two years ago at “NEF Presents דנה לבנה: Lookin’ for a Fight” and a submission of Jay Ellis (15-78) last year at the Cross. בסך הכל, Sanders is on a roll, having won six of his last seven. During that stretch, he captured the NEF Professional Lightweight Title, knocked out veteran John Ortolani (8-13) in a mere 15-seconds, and literally tore Vince McGuiness’ (5-8) arm out of its socket earlier this summer at “NEF 34” בפורטלנד, מיין.

Unfortunately for Sanders, his meteoric rise to the top of New England’s 155-pound division over the course of the last two years has come with consequences. He has called out virtually every other top lightweight prospect in the region in recent months with the sound of crickets as the only response. It is a testament to both Sanders’ skill and the respect, (or fear for that matter), that his peers hold for him. Hence Sanders’ move to the heavier welterweight division to find opponents willing to step in the cage across from him.

“I am excited that I get another chance to fight in my backyard,” said Sanders. “I appreciate Montoya for taking this fight because not many men are willing to fight me regionally. I look forward to displaying my ever evolving tool set come ספטמבר 8 and getting another step closer to being the best in the world. It’ll be a great night for Young’s MMA and myself.”

Armando Montoya is a longtime veteran of the MMA cage. He started his professional career back in 2009 on the West Coast and has competed extensively throughout the Southwest over the years. Montoya has fought for national promotions like King of the Cage and the Resurrection Fighting Alliance. לאחרונה, Montoya relocated to Maine where he trains with First Class MMA in Brunswick. The bout with Sanders will be his first fight back from a layoff that began in early 2017.

“I’m excited to be fighting again after a year and a half off,” said Montoya. “Thanks to NEF and Maine for the opportunity to be able to fight for an awesome promotion. Thanks to Sanders. It’s exciting to fight a worthy opponent in September. God is good, God bless us all!”

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 35: Wicked Season,” will see the company make its return to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, מיין. The event is scheduled to take place יום שבת, ספטמבר 8, 2018 עם שעת פעמון של 7 pm. כרטיסים במכירה כעת ב www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

אומנויות לחימה מעורבות, MMA, קרבות ניו אינגלנד

FINISHES GALORE HIGHLIGHT NEF 34 FIGHT NIGHT IN PORTLAND; NEF ANNOUNCES RETURN TO BANGOR

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פורטלנד, מיין (יוני 17, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) made its return to Portland, Maine on Saturday night with the fight promotion’s latest mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave.” A jam-packed house of fight fans took in the action as NEF fighters delivered the non-stop excitement from bell to bell in what many are calling one of the best events the company has ever produced.

 

 

 

On a card featuring a total of 18 קרבות, השופטים’ scorecards were not needed until the thirteenth bout of the evening. Prior to that time, the early card featured a plethora of exciting finishes including a pair of D’Arce Chokes courtesy of Angelo Rizzitello (2-1) and Henry Clark (4-4) and highlight-reel knockouts by Cody Rolling (5-5) and Zac Lawrence (1-0). Thirteen of the evening’s fights ended in the first round.

 

 

 

Kam Arnold (4-0) and Killian Murphy (1-1) waged an absolute war for the vacant amateur bantamweight title in what made history as the first amateur fight in Maine to ever go beyond the old three-round limit. Arnold claimed the title with a fourth-round knockout in a bout that will certainly be a contender for “מאבק של השנה” this December when voting begins.

 

 

 

Not to be outdone, Carlton Charles (2-2) and Duncan “The Highlander” נַפָּח (3-2) took their amateur welterweight title fight into the fourth round as well. Smith took the gold home after putting Charles out with a rear-naked choke.

 

 

 

On the professional side of the card, Young’s MMA teammates “The” ריאן סנדרס (16-9) and Aaron “בלתי נלאה” לייסי (5-2) were in action. Sanders submitted Vince McGuiness (5-8) with just seconds remaining in the first round while Lacey lost a unanimous decision to Da’Mon Blackshear (5-1) באירוע המרכזי.

 

 

 

NEF announced that its next MMA event, “NEF 35: Wicked Season,” would originate from the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on September 8, 2018. Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Monday morning at 10 אני. A pre-sale for online tickets started Saturday night at www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com with pre-sale code “NEF.”

 

 

 

The full results from Portland, מיין:

 

המקצועי MMA

 

Da’mon Blackshear def. Aaron Lacey via unanimous decision

 

 

ריאן סנדרס ניצח. Vince McGuiness via armbar, סיבוב 1

חובבנים MMA

Duncan Smith def. Carlton Charles via rear-naked choke, סיבוב 4

 

Kam Arnold def. Killian Murphy via KO, סיבוב 4

 

Mark Gardner def. Eric Camacho via armbar, סיבוב 1

 

 

Glenn Kasabian def. Jordan Young via unanimous decision

 

 

Glory Watson def. Chelsea Tucker via TKO, סיבוב 1

 

 

Carter Labrecque def. Josiah Kenney via TKO, סיבוב 1

 

 

אנג'לו ריזיטלו ניצח. Clifford Redman via D’Arce Choke, סיבוב 1

 

 

Zac Lawrence def. Jordan Norman via KO, סיבוב 1

 

 

Henry Clark def. Jack Greene via D’Arce Choke, סיבוב 1

 

 

Curtis Ouellette def. Dalton Dunphy via TKO, סיבוב 2

 

 

Brady MacDonald def. Greg Waterbury via guillotine, סיבוב 1

 

 

Cody Rolling def. Mike Williams via KO, סיבוב 1

 

 

Sarah Matulis def. Carol Linn Powell via rear-naked choke, סיבוב 1

 

 

Joe Howard def. Brandon Clark via guillotine, סיבוב 1

 

 

Christian Barrett def. Brandon Schwinck via TKO, סיבוב 1

 

Taylor Bartlett def. Delmarkis Edwards via TKO, סיבוב 1

 

 

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 35: Wicked Season,” will see the company make its return to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, מיין. The event is scheduled to take place יום שבת, ספטמבר 8, 2018 עם שעת פעמון של 7 pm. The ticket pre-sale is happening now online at www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com with pre-sale code NEF. Tickets will go on sale to the general public ביום שני הקרוב בוקר, יוני 18 ב 10:00 am EDT.

אומנויות לחימה מעורבות, MMA, קרבות ניו אינגלנד

NEF RELEASES FIGHT CARD FOR RETURN TO PORTLAND ON JUNE 16

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פורטלנד, מיין (מאי 18, 2018) –Earlier today, קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) released the official card for its upcoming return to Aura in Portland, מיין. The mixed-martial-arts event, זכאי “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” is scheduled to take place on Saturday night, יוני 16, 2018 עם שעת פעמון של 7:00 בערב שעון ישראל.

 

 

 

The main event will feature two rising East Coast prospects when Bangor, Maine’s own אהרון “בלתי נלאה” לייסי (5-1) meets Fayetteville, North Carolina’s Da’Mon “The Diamond” Blackshear (4-1) בהתקף במשקל נוצה. Lacey is coming off a dominant win over veteran Josh Parker (6-9) מוקדם יותר השנה, while Blackshear looks to rebound from the first loss of his professional career last August.

 

 

 

Lacey’s Young’s MMA teammate “The” ריאן סנדרס (15-9) will see action in the co-main event against Tampa, של פלורידה Vince McGuiness (5-7). Sanders is the reigning NEF MMA Pro Lightweight Champion. The fight with McGuiness will be a non-title affair.

 

 

 

Rounding out the professional portion of the card will be yet another Young’s MMA competitor in the form of קרל לנגסטון (0-1) who is scheduled to rematch The Choi Institute’s ארנסטו אורנלס (3-7) in a battle of Portland fan-favorites. Langston and Ornelas initially met last month at “NEF 33” with Ornelas coming out on top via unanimous decision. Langston immediately requested a rematch blaming his performance on nerves surrounding his pro debut. Ornelas obliged and has promised to finish Langston this time out, leaving no room for question.

 

 

 

The amateur portion of the card will be headlined by a pair of title fights. Undefeated Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) סיכוי Kam Arnold (3-0) יעמוד בפני מיכאל קרספו (3-3) of First Class MMA for the vacant NEF MMA Amateur Bantamweight Championship. In the second title fight, Carlton Charles (2-1) of the Charles Fighting Family and Berserkers MMA meets Duncan “The Highlander” נַפָּח (2-2) of Evolution Athletix to crown a new NEF MMA Amateur Welterweight Champion. Both fights are scheduled for five three-minute rounds – a first in the NEF amateur division as all previous title fights had been scheduled for three three-minute rounds.

 

 

 

Three women’s bouts will take place on the amateur card. Brianne Genschel (0-1) of First Class MMA and the Foundry will take on Tampa, של פלורידה אמנדה גאלה (1-1) while Genschel’s First Class MMA teammate צ'לסי טאקר (0-2) faces the debuting תהילה ווטסון (0-0) של MMA של יאנג, ו Carol Linn Powell (0-1) פוגש Sarah Matulis (1-0) of the Outlet. Powell owns and operates Nostos MMA of Somersworth, NH alongside her husband, UFC signee and former NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Champion Devin Powell (8-3).

 

הנרי קלארק (3-4) ו Killian Murphy (1-0) both had opponents pull out on them prior to press time. NEF matchmakers are working on finding replacement opponents. Bantamweight and featherweight amateurs interested in either fight are asked to contact NEF via email at newenglandfights@gmail.com. Serious inquiries only please.

 

 

 

The full “NEF 34” כרטיס מאבק (כפוף לשינויים):

 

המקצועי MMA

 

155 ריאן סנדרס 15-9 (MMA של יאנג) vs Vince McGuiness 5-7 (Bang Muay Thai Tampa/Gracie Pac MMA)

 

145 אהרון לייסי 5-1 (MMA של יאנג) vs Da’mon Blackshear 4-1 (Team ROC)

 

135 קרל לנגסטון 0-1 (MMA של יאנג) vs Ernesto Ornelas 3-7 (Choi’s)

 

 

חובבנים MMA

 

170*TITLE Carlton Charles 2-1 (Charles Fighting Family/Berserkers MMA) vs Duncan Smith 2-2 (Evolution Athletix)

 

135*TITLE מיכאל קרספו 3-3 (המחלקה הראשונה MMA) vs Kam Arnold 3-0 (CMBJJ)

 

205 Cody Rolling 4-5 (F2 Arena) לעומת מייק וויליאמס 2-2 (CMBJJ)

 

185 Mark Gardner 2-0 (האקדמיה) vs Eric Camacho 0-0 (F2 Arena)

 

185 Jordan Norman 0-0 (Bad Little Falls Dojo) vs Zac Lawrence 0-0 (Nostos)

 

180 Rich Kenney 0-0 (Kenney’s MMA) vs Brandon Schwinck 0-1 (עצמאי)

 

170 Dalton Dunphy 0-0 (המחלקה הראשונה MMA) vs Curtis Ouellette 0-1 (CMBJJ)

 

170 Christian Barrett 0-0 (המחלקה הראשונה MMA) vs Michael Vizza 1-3 (RMNU)

 

155 Angelo Rizzitello 1-1 (The Outlet) לעומת קליפורד רדמן 0-4 (עצמאי)

 

155 Brandon Clark 0-0 (האקדמיה) vs Joe Howard 0-0 (CMBJJ)

 

150 Delmarkis Edwards 0-1 (עצמאי) vs Taylor Bartlett 0-1 (CMBJ)

 

150 Josiah Kenney 0-0 (Kenney’s MA) vs Carter Labrecque 0-0 (CMBJJ)

 

140 ירדן יאנג 0-0 (עצמאי) vs Glenn Kasabian 1-3 (Nostos)

 

135 Brianne Genschell 0-1 (המחלקה הראשונה MMA) vs Amanda Gallo 1-1 (RMNU)

 

135 Sarah Matulis 1-0 (The Outlet) vs Carol Linn Powell 0-1 (Nostos)

 

130 צ'לסי טאקר 0-2 (המחלקה הראשונה MMA) vs Glory Watson 0-0 (MMA של יאנג)

 

125 Greg Waterbury 0-0 (ההר הלבן BJJ) vs Brady MacDonald 0-1 (Pictou County Titans)

 

 

 

 

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, יוני 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.

 

אומנויות לחימה מעורבות, MMA, קרבות ניו אינגלנד

LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION RETURNING TO NEF CAGE IN PORTLAND

להשאיר תגובה

פורטלנד, מיין (אפריל 26, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) returns to Aura in Portland, מיין עם האירוע הבא של אומנויות לחימה מעורבות, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” ביום שבת לילה, יוני 16, 2018. מוקדם יותר היום, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional lightweight bout to the card. Reigning NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Champion “The” ריאן סנדרס (15-9) יעמוד בפני Vince McGuiness (5-7) in a non-title bout at a fight weight of 155-pounds.

Ryan Sanders has had a storied career in the NEF cage. He competed in, וזכיתי ב, the main event of the very first NEF card in February 2012 over veteran Dan Keefe (7-3). Sanders fought on ten of the first fifteen NEF cards, including the company’s co-promotion with Bellator in the spring of 2013. After more than a two-year absence from NEF, Sanders returned to the promotion in August 2016 and went on a five-fight win-streak over the course of the next year – the longest streak of his career. During that stint, Sanders captured his first gold in NEF – the coveted professional lightweight title – with a victory over Jon Lemke (7-8) באביב האחרון. The bout with McGuiness will be Sanders’ first in the NEF cage since August 2017. He will be looking to bounce back from a loss in Massachusetts last month. Sanders is a longtime member of Bangor, Maine’s Young’s MMA fight team.

“I’m ecstatic to be back fighting for the NEF, it has been too long,” said Sanders. “I’m back to show the fans that I’m the best lightweight in the region, and that I’m on the road to be the best lightweight in the world. I really appreciate Vince taking this fight. I look forward to showing my improvements and the work that I’ve been putting in while away from the cage. I have great coaches, teammates, and an amazing wife in my corner that makes me truly feel unstoppable. Come watch me take another step towards my destiny on יוני 16 in Portland.”

יליד ברוקלין, New York and current head coach of Bang Muay Thai in Tampa, פלורידה, Vince McGuiness is no stranger to the New England MMA scene. His two most recent fights have been in Massachusetts, and McGuiness has even competed previously on a Portland fight card in 2015. He will be looking to rebound against Sanders after losing his last four bouts in the cage.

“I’m excited to be back in New England fighting again,” said McGuiness. “I always get love up there. I’m ready to put on a scrap!"

האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, יוני 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.