PRIMUS DE LIBERO: Lewiston, Maine (February 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 Dexter Ricky (1-0) also entered the pro ranks with a verbal submission win over Matt Denning (3-6) after a brutal body shot.
On the amateur portion of the fight card, Victor Irwin (3-0) became the new light-heavyweight champion with a submission of Ryan Glover (3-2).
NEF further announced that its next MMA event, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” would originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Saturday, Aprilis 29, 2017.
The full eventus “NEF 27: RESURGENCE”:
PERITUS
Ryan Sanders def. John Ortolani via KO, undique 1
Jon Lemke def. Isai Erickson per TKO, undique 1
Ras Hylton def. Mike Hansen via verbal submission
Dexter Ricky def. Matt Denning via verbal submission
Josh def Harvey. Richie Collingham via D’arce choke, undique 1
Elias Leland def. Nick Santos via arm triangle, undique 1
IMPERITUS
Victor Irwin def. Ryan Glover via rear-naked choke, undique 1
Walt Shea def. Alan Bustamante via unanimous decision
Justin Wi def. Ryan Burgess via anaconda choke, undique 2
Alex Clark def. Henry Clark via unanimous decision
John Tefft def. Sean Worcester via TKO, undique 2
Sarah Ziehm def. Nicole Burgess via rear-naked choke, undique 3
Fred Lear def. Michael Crespo via TKO, undique 2
Devin Corson def. Winston Cortez via unanimous decision
Zeal McGrew def. Pete Grinnell via TKO, undique 1
Frank Johanson def. Jacob Deppmeyer via triangle choke, undique 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,” on Saturday, Aprilis 29, 2017. Tickets are on sale now at the Colisee box office 207-783-2009 x 525 et ad online www.TheColisee.com.
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