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.

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