Join Tony “Il Tornado” Penecale, “Rabble Rousin '” Rich Bergeron and “Psichico” Tom Padgett as we analyze UFC 202, discuss the budding Pro Fighters Association and go over the weekly combat sports schedule.
Join Tony “Il Tornado” Penecale, “Rabble Rousin '” Rich Bergeron and “Psichico” Tom Padgett as we analyze UFC 202, discuss the budding Pro Fighters Association and go over the weekly combat sports schedule.
Lewiston, Maine (Agosto 18, 2016) - OnSettembre 10, 2016 New England Combattimenti (NEF) torna a Lewiston con il suo prossimo evento, “NEF 25: EROI & CATTIVI.” Just 48-hours following the announcement of a professional women’s mixed-martial-arts (MMA) bout between Sarah “SwitchKick” Fare clic (0-1) and Valerie “Valociraptor” Aspaas (0-0), the promotion confirmed a second women’s fight for the card. In the amateur bantamweight division, Rachael Joyce (1-0) assumerà Jessica “La vedova nera” pagare (2-1).
Rachael Joyce is a member of Team Irish and Gracie Barra Bangor based in Brewer, Maine. She made her amateur MMA debut in October 2015 against Christine Brothwell (0-2). Joyce won the fight via knockout in the second round. She has since had difficulty finding opponents until Borga stepped up to take the bout at “NEF 25.” Joyce currently holds a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).
“This fight has been a long time coming for me, and NEF has finally made it happen,” said Joyce. “I am a completely different fighter than I was a year ago, and I’m ready to show everyone on September 10th in the NEF cage against a committed opponent. If someone is willing to travel from Florida for an amateur fight she is ready for a brawl. That’s my kind of fight.”
Like Joyce, Jessica Borga won her first amateur MMA fight by knockout. It took her a mere 14-seconds to put Victoria McCollum (0-1) away in the summer of 2015. Borga followed up that performance with another first-round finish two months later. She trains out of Champions MMA in Lakeland, Florida where, also like Joyce, she is a BJJ blue belt.
“I’m always looking to forward to fighting worthy opponents,” said Borga when reached for comment.
prossimo evento New England Combattimenti ', "NEF 25: EROI & CATTIVI,"Si svolge il Sabato, Settembre 10, 2016 al Androscoggin Bank Colisée a Lewiston, Maine. I biglietti partono da soli $25 e sono già in vendita su www.TheColisee.com o chiamando il botteghino al Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.
Per ulteriori informazioni sugli aggiornamenti delle carte evento e lotta, si prega di visitare il sito web della promozione in www.NewEnglandFights.com. In aggiunta, è possibile guardare i video su NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, li seguono su Twitternefights e unirsi al gruppo Facebook ufficiale "New England Fights".
Lewiston, Maine (Agosto 18, 2016) - OnSettembre 10, 2016 New England Combattimenti (NEF) torna a Lewiston con il suo prossimo evento, “NEF 25: EROI & CATTIVI.” Proprio oggi, NEF ha annunciato l'aggiunta di un professionista di arti marziali miste di pesi gallo (MMA) bout alla carta di combattimento. Elias “Danger Mouse” Leland (2-1) ha firmato per incontrare Walter Smith Cotito (3-4) con un peso lotta di 135-libbre.
Sei dei sette combattimenti MMA tra dilettanti e professionisti combinati di Leland si sono svolti nella gabbia NEF. Il Portland, L'unica perdita di un residente del Maine fino ad oggi in NEF è stata nel suo ultimo combattimento contro Jay Perrin (2-2) nella primavera del 2015. Alla fine dell'anno scorso, Leland ha fatto il suo debutto nel pugilato professionistico sul ring NEF, prendendo Josh Parker (0-3-1) per un pareggio ai giudici’ scorecard. Ha dimostrato di essere forte sia in piedi che sul tappeto. Leland, un membro dell'Academy of MMA di Portland, di Jay Jack e Amanda Buckner, è un avversario pericoloso, non importa dove finisce un combattimento.
“Ho lavorato duramente dall'anno scorso per migliorare in ogni aspetto del mio gioco,” Ha detto Leland. “Non vedo l'ora di mettermi alla prova con questo tizio duro. In bocca al lupo, Walter – e preparati per uno spettacolo infernale!”
Walter Smith Cotito non è estraneo alla gabbia NEF. A Settembre 2013, Cotito ha scioccato i fan del Maine presentando l'ex campione NEF MMA Pro dei pesi leggeri Bruce Boyington (13-8) nel primo round di un incontro a “NEF X.” Più di recente, Cotito ha gareggiato al Bellator 144 in Connecticut. Detiene una cintura nera di Jiu-Jitsu brasiliano, ed è basato su Team Link a Hooksett, New Hampshire.
“Penso che questo ragazzo sia davvero coraggioso a litigare con me, ma mi assicurerò di essere il suo peggior incubo,” esclamò Cotito quando fu raggiunto per un commento.
prossimo evento New England Combattimenti ', "NEF 25: EROI & CATTIVI,"Si svolge il Sabato, Settembre 10, 2016 al Androscoggin Bank Colisée a Lewiston, Maine. I biglietti partono da soli $25 e sono già in vendita su www.TheColisee.com o chiamando il botteghino al Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.
Per ulteriori informazioni sugli aggiornamenti delle carte evento e lotta, si prega di visitare il sito web della promozione in www.NewEnglandFights.com. In aggiunta, è possibile guardare i video su NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, li seguono su Twitternefights e unirsi al gruppo Facebook ufficiale "New England Fights".
CODY WALKER STEPS UP ON SHORT NOTICE TO CHALLENGE UNDEFEATED A.J. MCKEE, WHILE GEORGI KARAKHANYAN-BUBBA JENKINS MOVED TO SPIKE-TELEVISED CARD
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (Agosto 16, 2016) – Just nine days before the highly anticipated "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” evento Agosto 26 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., injuries sustained by main card fighters Henry Corrales e Lena Ovchynnikova have shaken things up a bit. Imbattuto peso piuma A.J. McKee (4-0) ora affronterà Cody Walker (7-2), mentre Bubba Jenkins (11-2) e Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1) find themselves in a featherweight feature fight during the SPIKE-televised main card.
The fights join a main card that spotlights a super fight at 155-pounds between Benson Henderson (23-6) e Patricio "Pitbull" (25-3), as the two will duke it out for a shot at Michael Chandler’s championship belt. In aggiunta, an explosive lightweight contest pitting Si Awad (19-7) contro Derek Anderson (13-2) will serve as the evening’s co-main event.
In azione preliminare, welterweights Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. e Joey Davis will make their professional debuts, mentre Chinzo Machida (3-2) will compete for the first time under the Bellator MMA banner.
Tickets for the event start at $30 and can be purchased now on Ticketmaster and at Honda Center Box Office. Apertura delle porte alle 4:45 p.m. PT local time and the first preliminary bout – which streams live on Bellator.com e Il Mobile App Bellator — inizia a 5:00 p.m. PT.
After beginning his career 7-1 come un dilettante, the 21-year-old “Mercenary” has made a splash on the professional circuit, recording a perfect 4-0 mark through his first four bouts. McKee has fought under the Bellator MMA banner ever since he made his professional debut in 2015, finishing all of his contests in the opening frame, including three knockouts and a rear-naked choke submission. McKee’s most recent victory came at the expense of Italian Danilo Belluardo during the mixed martial arts portion of Bellator MMA’s first-ever event overseas, "Bellator 152: Freire vs. Souza.” The Long Beach, Calif. native will now take his flashy personality to the Honda Center, where he will have the chance to put his unique skill set on full display in front of his hometown fans.
Agreeing to take a professional mixed martial arts contest on short notice is no easy task, doing so against an undefeated fighter the caliber of McKee is even more daunting. But that’s exactly the scenario Walker finds himself in now ahead of il prossimo venerdì evento. A two-time competitor for Bellator, “The Crow” will look to move above .500 within the promotion when he enters the cage at Honda Center. The 28-year-old Texan has ended all seven of his professional victories via TKO or KO, including four in the first round.
A longtime veteran of Bellator MMA, Karakhanyan will look to get back on track after dropping two closely contested decision losses against Jenkins, who he handily defeated nearly two years ago via guillotine submission. Known to many mixed martial arts fans as “Insane,” the 31-year-old has finished 18 della sua 24 vince come un professionista, earning himself multiple titles in regional promotions along the way. Following multiple setbacks to his knee, the Russian fighter is finally healthy and now looks to climb the 145-pound ladder in a competitive division that he once sat atop as the No. 1 contendente.
Just a few years ago, Bubba Jenkins was widely regarded as the top MMA prospect in all of the sport, though the title became tainted following the aforementioned loss to Karakhanyan at “Bellator 132.” The former NCAA National Champion wrestler with Arizona State University now has three consecutive wins under his belt, and is looking for redemption. Heading into his 11th fight under the Scot Coker-led promotion, the 28-year-old “Highlight Kid” looks to put on a standout performance in Bellator’s incredibly deep featherweight division. Tune in Agosto 26 to see if the Corona, Calif., native can return the favor and finish Karakhanyan in front of his local supporters.
Completa "Bellator 160: Henderson vs. Pitbull” SPIKE-Televised Main Card:
Lightweight No. 1 Contender Main Event: Benson Henderson (23-6) vs. Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (25-3)
Co-Main Event leggero: Si Awad (19-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2)
Featherweight Feature Bout: A.J. McKee (4-0) vs. Cody Walker (7-2)
Featherweight Feature Bout: Bubba Jenkins (11-2) vs. Georgi Karakhanyan (24-6-1)
Bellator.com-Streamed Preliminary Card:
Piuma preliminare Bout: Chinzo Machida (3-2) vs. Mario Navarro (4-4)
Welter preliminare Bout: Joey Davis (Pro Debut) vs. Keith Cutrone (1-0)
Welter preliminare Bout: Kevin Ferguson Jr. (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Tomasian (Pro Debut)
Leggero incontro preliminare: Gabriel Green (2-0) vs. Alex Trinidad (1-0)
Pesi Mosca preliminare Bout: Steve Ramirez (4-1) vs. Ron Henderson (4-2)
Pesi Mosca preliminare Bout: Kyle Estrada (3-2) vs. David Duran (3-4)
Leggero incontro preliminare: Mike Segura (4-3) vs. Jacob Rosales (3-2)
Welter preliminare Bout: Jonny Cisneros (9-4) vs. Andy Murad (12-2)
Leggero incontro preliminare: Jake Roberts (6-0) vs. Stephen Martinez (11-4)
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Lewiston, Maine (Agosto 17, 2016) – For the second time in New England Fights (NEF) storia, a professional women’s mixed-martial-arts (MMA) bout will take to the fight promotion’s cage. SuSettembre 10, 2016 when NEF returns to Lewiston with its next event, “NEF 25: EROI & CATTIVI,” the professional portion of the MMA card will feature a women’s flyweight bout between Sarah “SwitchKick” Fare clic (0-1) e Valerie “Valociraptor” Aspaas (0-0). Click and Aspaas will look to continue the recent tradition of women’s fights taking “Fight of the Night” honors at NEF events. Judging from the extensive martial arts backgrounds of both competitors, the fight could very well do just that.
Sarah Click made her initial foray into the martial arts world at just eight-years-old when she began training in Taekwondo. Now a sergeant in the United States Army, Click began competing in MMA in 2014 after returning from a tour of Afghanistan. Over the course of her amateur career, Click captured several regional titles throughout New England and New York. She made her professional debut for national promotion Invicta last spring. Click is a member of Team Juniko of Hyannis, Massachusetts.
“I’m really excited for the opportunity to fight at one of New England’s best promotions,” said Click of NEF. “They are doing big things for fighters, and they are coming off one of their best shows to date. Valerie has fought some of the best 125 talento, going the distance with KGB and Kaitlyn Chookagain. I’m going to do what I do best and bring a war that you won’t want to miss!”
Like her opponent, Valerie Aspaas got her start in martial arts at a young age, training in Isshin-Ryu Karate. She currently holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). In 2014, Aspaas won the Buffalo, New York version of the Golden Gloves. She made her NEF debut at “NEF IX” a Biddeford, Maine, defeating Maria Rios (2-3) tramite decisione unanime. The fight was a brutal bloodbath that had the capacity crowd on the edge of its collective seat for the duration. Aspaas will enter the professional ranks at “NEF 25.”
“My professional debut has been a long time coming, and I am honored to have the opportunity to do it under NEF,” said Aspaas when reached for comment. “I fought for them a few years back, and I believe that the promotion and the people of Maine remember the bloody, exciting battle I fought against Maria Rios. They should expect to see more of the same ferocity and grit from a more evolved version of the Valociraptor when I step back into the cage on September 10th.”
prossimo evento New England Combattimenti ', "NEF 25: EROI & CATTIVI,"Si svolge il Sabato, Settembre 10, 2016 al Androscoggin Bank Colisée a Lewiston, Maine. I biglietti partono da soli $25 e sono già in vendita su www.TheColisee.com o chiamando il botteghino al Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.
Per ulteriori informazioni sugli aggiornamenti delle carte evento e lotta, si prega di visitare il sito web della promozione in www.NewEnglandFights.com. In aggiunta, è possibile guardare i video su NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, li seguono su Twitternefights e unirsi al gruppo Facebook ufficiale "New England Fights".
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Lewiston, Maine (Agosto 15, 2016) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) torna a Lewiston su Settembre 10, 2016 with the fight promotion’s next event, “NEF 25: EROI & CATTIVI.” Proprio oggi, NEF executives announced the re-signing of Lewiston featherweight mixed-martial-artist Opaco “Ken Doll” Denning (3-3) to a new developmental deal. The first fight of the deal will see Denning face Taylor Trahan (5-6) on the main card of “NEF 25.”
“I’m excited to have signed another contract with NEF,” ha detto Denning. “I was planning on retiring, but I still have too much fight left in me. I haven’t been doing great record-wise, but if people have seen the opponents I have faced and the performances I put on, they know I’m evolving.”
Denning, un membro del Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ), has had eleven of his thirteen combined amateur and professional fights in the NEF MMA cage. He signed his first developmental deal with the promotion in the fall of 2014. Denning got off to a 2-0 start as a pro before dropping three of his next four. He says that his new focus will be on improving his abilities through tough fights rather than trying to pad his record.
“I’m excited to fight Taylor Trahan. E 'un duro, dura lotta, but I wanted it. I need the motivation to get back in prime shape like I was when I fought Jeremy Tyler and made my pro debut against Derek Shorey. I’m over records. I’m done with everyone’s opinions. I talked to my coaches and team and I’m going to fight tough guys and do my best to beat them and get better. When I am finally done fighting, I want people to remember that I fought extremely tough opponents and did very well. Thanks to Matt and Nick for asking for me back. I plan on putting on a great show come September 10th. Chi lo sa–maybe the NEF fans will see me in the boxing ring soon! Oss.”
Looking at the length of his career, it is hard to believe Taylor Trahan is only 25-years-old. The native of Littleton, New Hampshire, and current resident of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, made his amateur MMA debut back in 2009, shortly after his 18th birthday. Seven years and 26 fights later, Trahan is recognized as one of the most prolific competitors in all of New England MMA. While he has fought in every corner of the region, Trahan has yet to step into the NEF MMA cage. He predicts that he and Denning will put on an exciting, fight-of-the-night performance in his NEF debut.
“I’m looking forward to being a part of NEF 25,” said Trahan. “NEF always puts on a great show. I’ll be fighting Matt ‘Ken Doll’ Denning. He’s a game opponent, but I see holes in his game that I’ll be looking to exploit. I predict the fight having a lot of fireworks and being fight of the night.”
prossimo evento New England Combattimenti ', "NEF 25: EROI & CATTIVI,"Si svolge il Sabato, Settembre 10, 2016 al Androscoggin Bank Colisée a Lewiston, Maine. I biglietti partono da soli $25 e sono già in vendita su www.TheColisee.com o chiamando il botteghino al Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.
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