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TWIN BILL ON TAP FOR NEF 44 IN MILFORD, NH

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PRIMUS DE LIBERO: Milford, New Hampshire (June 28, 2021) - Pugnat New England (NEF) redit cum proximo eventu, "NEF 44: Back in Black," Kalendis Septembris " 21, 2021, apud Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. Spectaculum pluma mixtis artibus et militaribus erit (MMA) et kickboxing pugnat. Antea hodie, NEF announced the addition of two amateur bouts to the fight card. Twin brothersEvan & Isaac Piette will make their respective amateur debuts in separate bouts.

The Piette twins are lifelong martial artists, having started their training in the northern portion of the Granite State at the Kaze Dojo when they were just six years old. They have trained at Kaze now for over a decade. The brothers are recent graduates of Littleton High School in Littleton, New Hampshire.

“In the fickle world of martial arts gyms, few people hang around for 11 years and even fewer do it with their identical twin,” noted Kaze Dojo owner and head coach Greg Williams. Evan and Isaac have been in my gym since first grade. From day one they have displayed a work ethic and a passion for martial arts. They are two of the most respectable individuals I know. After prolific high school sports careers, both are as excited to be a part of NEF in New Hampshire as I am to coach them.”

Evan Piette will step into the cage at “NEF 44” oppositeLucas Donald who will also be making his amateur debut that night. The fight will take place within the 155-pound lightweight division.

“I am excited for the opportunity to proudly represent northern New Hampshire,” said Evan Piette.  “I have been doing martial arts since I was six and it has become a part of who I am. My twin brother Isaac and Greg have been my partner and sensei since I first walked in. I’m ready to show what years of hard work can do on August 21st. Go Kaze!"

Like his twin brother, Isaac Piette will debut in the amateur lightweight division on August 21 in Milford.

“Evan and I have been making memories together since birth,” said Isaac. “At the age of six, we made our first appearance at Kaze Dojo. After countless blood sweat and tears, Evan and I are grateful to represent not only our home dojo but also New Hampshire’s North Country on August 21st. The three of us are ready to make one final memory before we part ways in the fall.”

Looking to play the role of spoiler on August 21st is Isaac’s opponent, and fellow amateur debut, Kaleb Kenney.  Nicknamed “The Outlaw,” Kenney represents Team Nitemare based in Maine.

“Fighting in a cage has been a dream of mine for a long time,” stated Kenney.  “I’ve been training hard for this and can’t wait to showcase my skills. I’m super pumped that my debut will be on a NEF card close enough that people from home get a chance to come see all the hard work pay off.”

Tesseras "NEF" 44: Retro in Nigrum" sunt in sale nunc adwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/.  MMA et kickboxing eventus fient in Hampshire Dome in Milford ., Novum Sabbati Hampshire, August 21, 2021, cum bell-tempus 7 post meridiem.

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CARLTON CHARLES REVERSUS AD MMA Cavea nef 44 IN MILFORD, NH

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PRIMUS DE LIBERO: Milford, New Hampshire (June 25, 2021) - Pugnat New England (NEF) redit cum proximo eventu, "NEF 44: Back in Black," Kalendis Septembris " 21, 2021, apud Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. Spectaculum pluma mixtis artibus et militaribus erit (MMA) et kickboxing pugnat. Antea hodie, NEF nuntiavit additionem pugnae amateur mediae ponderis in charta.Carlton Carolus(3-2) OccurramJosH Banks (0-0) ad pugnam pondere of * 185 libras.

Carlton Carolus, Nunc repraesentans Recon Opportunitas fundatur in Westbrook, Maine, Stabat athleta in pediludio campus erat. Ludebat in Windham turpis in Windham, Maine et postea turmas ad statum pilae adiutorem induxerunt anno 2009. Carolus ludere pergit ad Divisionem. 1 University of Maine Black Arctos.

Fecit MMA debut in aestatis suae 2017 apud "NEF 30" cum lesione knockout Jos Jones (2-4) just 23 secundis in primam. Carolus sequeretur quod effectus cum a 12 secundo knockout of Delmarkis Edwards in early 2018 apud "NEF 32."

Post infelici provocatione ad Nef Amateur Welterweight Titulus contra Duncanum Smith (5-3) at "NEF 34," Carolus victoriam in ultimo certamine in charta rei publicae Granite verno 2019. sustulit. Pugna contra Ripas in custodia Caroli reditus notabit post 28 menses absentiam..

“Homo, Iustus sum excitatur ut illuc recipias et cum NEF primam suam speciem in NH ., non est melius tempus,"Carolus dixit. "Auditum fuit quando quis occasionem certandi" obtinere potuit, ut hoc casu sentio beatus. Nam me, per biennium iam ob iniuriam in 2019 et deinde pandemia occlusio alias occasiones descendit. Multa de adversario meo nescio, aliud quam ex magno gymnasio, quod eum ad certandum paratum habebit. Gratias ago carrucis meis et quadrigis hac occasione. ut solet, venio ad spectaculum induendum et scio adversarium meum futurum esse ludum. Castra salubria ei opto ut ambo nobis plenis viribus esse possimus, familiae, sane fans!”

Josh Banks reddet debut suum ad "NEF 44." Ripas repraesentat cohortis disciplinae Centrum fundatur in Fall Flumen, Massachusetts ubi e regione UFC veterani et prioris NEF Professional Cruiserweight Champion Yorgan De Castro (6-3).

Tesseras "NEF" 44: Retro in Nigrum" sunt in sale nunc adwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/.  MMA et kickboxing eventus fient in Hampshire Dome in Milford ., Novum Sabbati Hampshire, August 21, 2021, cum bell-tempus 7 post meridiem.

About New England Pugnat

New England Pugnat ("NEF") haec pugna est turba promotiones. NEF missio est maximas qualitates rerum pugnantium et amatorum similes creare. Team, exsecutiva NEF scriptor sports procuratio habet rotensus experientia certaminis, rerum productionem, necessitudinum, venalicium, vendo et legal.

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FEATHERWIGHT TITULUS in linea NEF 44 IN MILFORD, NH

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PRIMUS DE LIBERO: Milford, New Hampshire (June 9, 2021) - Pugnat New England (NEF) redit cum proximo eventu, "NEF 44: Back in Black," Kalendis Septembris " 21, 2021 apud Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. Spectaculum pluma mixtis artibus et militaribus erit (MMA) et kickboxing pugnat. Antea hodie, NEF nuntiavit additam pugnam tituli amateur ad card.Nathanael Grimard(3-0) capietisBrandon "BAMF" Maillet-Fevens(3-1) vacanti NEF Amateur Featherweight Championship.

Grimard et Maillet-Fevens primo anno ante "NEF 43" conveniant, donec eventus indefinite differatur propter COVID-19 pandemiam. Grimard non dimisit globalem pandemicam suam appetitiones pugnam retardare. In Nova Anglia civitatibus MMA certe clausi, Grimard meridianam ad Floridam ultimo Februario ausa est et iterum proxime praeterito septimana, legere tergum ut- tergum vincit ut amateur curriculo suo perfecto 3-0 aperiat. Exoniensis, Nova Hampshire patria repraesentat Nostos MMA de Somersworth, New Hampshire ubi docet sub UFC et Bellator veteranus, et pristini NEF Professional Leve Champion, Devin Powell.

"Ad hanc occasionem pugnandi pro titulo valde commotus sum","Dixit Grimard".  "Ego omni pugna meliori sunt", et credo me habere artes et labore ad vincendum cingulum. Exspectare non possum emendationes meas ostendere in cavea NEF. Optimum versionem expecto videre Brandoni, et magna pugna pro die 21 Augusti ponemus.

"Nate est prorsus quod in pugnatore velles"," Grimard teammate dixit et Nostos coheredes Carol Linn Powell.  "Facit BJJ", percussio, luctatio, terebras, Fortitudo et condicionibus, spars dolor, et ponit Gi on. Hoc ludo tantopere laboratus est et numquam cessavit cum mundus fecit. Quemquam digniorem titulo emissi cogitare non possum et illum balteum vincere non possum exspectare.

Brandon Maillet-Fevens una ex magnis comebackis historiarum NEF historiarum est. Amisso amateur debut apud "NEF 36" mense Novembri 2018, Maillet-Fevens profectus est in tres-pugna win-serram, peractis omnibus tribus adversariis in iis pugnis. In his recentissimis Excursiuncula prae-pandemica, Maillet-Fevens vicit Tacitus equitum (0-1) per submissionem circum secundo "NEF XLI" in November MMXIX. Maillet-Fevens significat Central Maine Brasiliensium Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) fundatur in Lewiston, ME.

"Is fuit annus longus et dimidium", sed numquam destiterat opus, destiti perficiendis nostris solers, quia sciebamus hodie venire,"Declaravit Maillet-Fevens".  "Puto hoc est valde excitando matchup". Duos perfectores famelicos probatos habuisti ut illum gradum proximum in nostris curriculis caperes. Scio nos ambo parati sumus illuc ire, magnum spectaculum induere, relinquunt omnes in cavea. Hac occasione sum gratus et commotus et magnam pugnam exspecto!"

"Brandon est ex illis guys qui ostendit cotidie, durum operatur, numquam queritur, et etiam cum non pugnat, melius est in gym questus et suis teammates adiuvat,notatur CMBJJ partim Jesse Erickson.  "Ille est munus exemplar pro advenientibus meis". Hoc certamen valde exspecto!"

Tesseras "NEF" 44: Retro in Nigrum" sunt in sale nunc adwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/.  MMA et kickboxing eventus fient in Hampshire Dome in Milford ., Novum Sabbati Hampshire, August 21, 2021, cum bell-tempus 7 post meridiem.

About New England Pugnat

New England Pugnat ("NEF") haec pugna est turba promotiones. NEF missio est maximas qualitates rerum pugnantium et amatorum similes creare. Team, exsecutiva NEF scriptor sports procuratio habet rotensus experientia certaminis, rerum productionem, necessitudinum, venalicium, vendo et legal.

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NEF TO DEBUT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE; WELTERWIGHT TITULUS PRAELIUM PRAENUNTIUS

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PRIMUS DE LIBERO: Milford, New Hampshire (June 7, 2021) - Pugnat New England (NEF) hodie nuntiatum est pugnam promotionem cum proximo eventu rediturum esse, "NEF 44: Back in Black," Kalendis Septembris " 21, 2021.  Spectaculum ex Hampshire Dome in Milfordia proveniet, Nova Hampshire et utriusque artium mixti-martialis miscere studebit (MMA) et kickboxing pugnae. NEF exspectatus erit in re publica Granite, et etiam primus eventus promotionis erit cum ictus pandemicus COVID-19 in fonte " 2020.

NEF antea res-accedens, “NEF 43: Rampage,” quae in infinitum propter pandemiam dilata est, adhuc exspectantes diem reschedulem apud Collins Centrum artium ad UMaine Orono. NEF exsecutiva spes est quod tempus postea in casu futurum est, sed ad tempus pressum adhuc exspectabant in iudicio e Certaminibus Ludis auctoritati Cenomannicae in re-apertione dispositionis MMA et pugilatuum eventuum in statu sine restrictionibus..

"Pugnatores et fans satis diu exspectaverunt","Declaravit NEF promotor et co-dominus Nick DiSalvo." Cum Maine non plene aperta ad pugnam ludis certe adhuc, Hampshire Dome et Commissio Novae Hampshire Boxing occasionem perfectam reduxerunt ut pugnatores in cavea recipiendi essent et iterum ante aestatem peractae essent".

NEF ulterius hodie nuntiatur prima pugna pro "NEF 44" card in Milford confirmata fore titulum certaminis amateur welterweight. Duncan "Hylander" Smith (5-3), qui CLXX libras pilae promotionis ab Iunio tenuit 2018, venturus est contra numerum unum contendens Mike "Omnis Class" Bezanson (5-0).

"Ex COVID exeuntes inveniunt nos qui id vere vult et gravis est de accelerando in ludo.,"Dixit NEF co-possessorem et conciliantis ago Matt Peterson. "Quis opus in quarentenam", stridor in cella sua et garages et diametrales et melius questus dum mundus clausus est? Duncanus et Bezanson ambo credunt se guys esse et nos cognoscere die 21 mensis Augusti. Hi duo optimi in divisione welterarum septentrionalium sunt et non possum exspectare ut videam quae probetur se promptos esse in divisione professionali ante finem anni 2021 percutere.

Regnans champion Duncanus Smith est perfectus 3-0 in Nef cavea. Ultima eius defensio tituli fuit "NEF 38" mense Aprili 2019 quando vicit Johannem Tefft . (2-1) via unanimes. Smith repraesentatur Evolutionis Athletix fundatur in Saco, Maine.

"Numquam plenius sensi et confidentius in omnibus vivendi rationibus","Inquit Cicero. "Ego valde excitatur ad artes meas contra ludum adversariorum ad showcase antequam pro ordinibus ingredior". Multum mutare potest in duobus annis. "

Mike Bezanson invictus a multis habetur sicut unus competitorum excitandorum in tota Nova Anglia scaena. Notus est ob stilum splendidum et explosivum suum carnosum esse. Bezanson significat Team Kaze de Lancastra, New Hampshire.

“Hoc anno praeterito sicut leo sedebam propter COVID,"Perventum est Bezanson stated in comment. "Expectantes omnia aperire sicut ceteri.". Valde sum excitatur ut illuc redire possim pro omnibus praestare!  Hoc tibi persuadere idem erit consilium lusus ac omnes meae pugnae superiores. Eo duabus de causis ibi, pulsare qui ante me est et in humero meo balteo ambula.”

"Cum omnia patefacio et restrictiones sublato", non est multum ad adepto concitatae,"Redulam Bezanson dixit et dominus Greg Williams Kaze Dojo", nihil me magis movet quam quod Mike Bezanson videns singularem notam violentiae ad caveam NEF reducens! Vir egregius est ingenii et credo eum tandem se in summis percipere. Alius amateur balteus in vico placenta est. Omnes expectamus videre optimum amateur Nova Angliae 170 Prospectus et quomodo efficitur in anno praeterito!"

Tesseras "NEF" 44: Retro in Nigrum" sunt in sale nunc adwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/.  Hybrid MMA et eventus kickboxing fient in Hampshire Dome in Milford ., Novum Sabbati Hampshire, August 21, 2021, cum bell-tempus 7 post meridiem.

About New England Pugnat

New England Pugnat ("NEF") haec pugna est turba promotiones. NEF missio est maximas qualitates rerum pugnantium et amatorum similes creare. Team, exsecutiva NEF scriptor sports procuratio habet rotensus experientia certaminis, rerum productionem, necessitudinum, venalicium, vendo et legal.

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NEF 43 RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 13 DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

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Orono, Maine (March 20, 2020) - Pugnat New England (NEF) announced today that the fight promotion’s next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event, "NEF 43: Rampage,” has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 13, 2020. Eventus, which will originate from the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus, was originally scheduled to be held on April 18. Event organizers, tamen, have decided to reschedule to June 13 based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent recommendation that all events and gatherings consisting of 50 people or more be postponed for at least eight weeks due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus contagion.

Superius hodie, NEF released the following statement from its owners Nick DiSalvo and Matt Peterson via its Facebook page:

Due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus and public gatherings, NEF 43 has been re-scheduled to Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono. Doors will open at 6 pm and first fight will be at 7 pm.

For tickets purchased through a fighter (or for those who plan to purchase tickets through a fighter): All tickets printed with the April 18 date will be honored at the door on June 13. If you cannot attend the event on the new date of June 13, please contact the fighter that originally sold you the ticket.

For tickets purchased through the CCA box office: All tickets printed with the April 18 date will be honored at the door on June 13. If you cannot attend the event on the new date of June 13, please email the box office atccatix@maine.edu. You may also call 207.581-1755 and leave a message. The box office will take refund requests until next Friday, March 27, 2020, at 5 post meridiem EDT.

Thank you all for your patience and continued support as we continue to monitor and adjust to this unprecedented situation. We wish all of our fans, pugnatores, staff, and friends good health and safety at this difficult time.

– Nick DiSalvo & Matt Peterson

New England Pugnat’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tesseras sunt in sale iamwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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BJ GARCEAU TO FIGHT ONE LAST TIME AT NEF 43 IN ORONO, MAINE

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PRIMUS DE LIBERO: Orono, Maine (March 12, 2020) - Pugnat New England (NEF) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Aprilis 18, 2020, cum bell-tempus 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur strawweight bout to the card.BJ Garceau(1-1) est scheduled ad faciemFatima Kline(1-0) ad pugnam pondere of * 115 libras.

BJ Garceau will enter the NEF cage for the third and final time on April 18. Garceau, who was diagnosed with Type-1 juvenile diabetes in 1993, made headlines with her amateur debut and became an inspiration to many. She defeated Sarah Ziehm (1-2) via split decision at “NEF 32” in February 2018. Garceau returned to the cage later that year, losing to Chelsea Tucker (3-3) in the third round of an “NEF 36” contest. Garceau is a product of Young’s MMA based in Bangor, Maine

“I’m so excited to be back in the cage in my hometown, for what will be my final fight this April,” said Garceau.  “I want to be able to leave my old stomping grounds with my hand held high at the end and walk away with a win for my fans, amicorum, familia, carrucis, team and myself. I’ll give it everything I’ve got one last time and this will be a fight you don’t want to miss. With that being said, I am beyond grateful for my opponent taking on the fight and every opportunity Young’s MMA, NEF and everyone in the mixed martial arts community has given me over the years. Gratias tibi ago, gratias ago tibi,, gratias ago tibi,!"

Fatima Kline will make the trek from her home in Hyde Park, New York for the fight. At just 19-years-old, Kline already holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She made her amateur MMA debut last fall with a unanimous decision win on a card in White Plains, New York. Kline represents Black Hole Jiu-Jitsu based in Wappingers Falls, New York,.

“I would like to thank NEF for giving me the opportunity to showcase all of my hard work,” said Kline when reached for comment. “Being that this is my debut fight for the organization, I promise to be at the top of my game come fight night. Gratias tibi ago, BJ, for accepting this matchup, and I look forward to seeing you in the cage. The one message I would have for the crowd is: be prepared to be entertained.”

New England Pugnat’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Aprilis 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tesseras sunt in sale iamwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

About New England Pugnat

New England Pugnat ("NEF") haec pugna est turba promotiones. NEF missio est maximas qualitates rerum pugnantium et amatorum similes creare. Team, exsecutiva NEF scriptor sports procuratio habet rotensus experientia certaminis, rerum productionem, necessitudinum, venalicium, vendo et legal.

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FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT ADDED TO NEF 43 CARD IN ORONO, MAINE

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PRIMUS DE LIBERO: Orono, Maine (March 10, 2020) - Pugnat New England (NEF) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Aprilis 18, 2020, cum bell-tempus 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card.Carl Langston (0-5) venturus est obviamAaron “Short Fuse” Hughes(0-0) ad pugnam pondere of * 145 libras.

Carl Langston comes into the fight looking for the first win that has eluded him thus far in his professional career. Last month, Langston took on Jacob Deppmeyer (1-0) in Portland, Maine at “NEF 42,” losing via first-round technical knockout. It was his first fight back with the promotion since losing his pro debut in April 2018. Langston, a lifelong practitioner of Taekwondo, currently represents Young’s MMA based in nearby Bangor, Maine.

“It’s been hard getting fights altogether, but even more so in my home state,” noted Langston.  “So, with this last lost I didn’t think I was going to get another fight for a bit. I got in my own head and said I wanted to stop fighting for a bit, but when I got the call three weeks after the loss, I couldn’t say no. This is something I need, back-to-back fights. I just have to show up like I show up in the gym and I’ll get my hand raised without a doubt.”

Aaron Hughes will make both his professional and promotional debuts with NEF. He has had a very active amateur career since his debut in 2015, putting together a record of 4-6 while competing on fight cards in his home state of Massachusetts. Hughes represents Regiment Training Center of Fall River, Massachusetts where he trains alongside the likes of current UFC star and former NEF Professional Cruiserweight Champion Yorgan De Castro (6-0).

“I’m really excited to take the trip to Maine to make my professional debut,” said Hughes when reached for comment.  “My opponent is skilled, but I’m coming to put on a show, and he’s just a man in the way of my dreams to the UFC. Thank you to NEF for having me out.”

New England Pugnat’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Aprilis 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tesseras sunt in sale iamwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

About New England Pugnat

New England Pugnat ("NEF") haec pugna est turba promotiones. NEF missio est maximas qualitates rerum pugnantium et amatorum similes creare. Team, exsecutiva NEF scriptor sports procuratio habet rotensus experientia certaminis, rerum productionem, necessitudinum, venalicium, vendo et legal.

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CONTROVERSIAL FIGHT WILL GET A REMATCH AT NEF 43 IN ORONO

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PRIMUS DE LIBERO: Orono, Maine (February 28, 2020) - Pugnat New England (NEF) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. Eventus, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Aprilis 18, 2020, cum bell-tempus 7 post meridiem EDT. Superius hodie, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur flyweight bout to the card. Caleb “Dr. Feelgood” Austin (4-0) subibit James Ploss (1-2) ad pugnam pondere of * 125 libras.

The bout will be a rematch of the first fight between Austin and Ploss that took place three years prior in April 2017 at “NEF 28.” Austin was declared the winner of that first contest, but not without controversy. Seconds into the first round, Ploss had a tight guillotine choke applied to Austin. Austin tapped out, but the referee was out of position to see the tap. Ploss released Austin from the hold, thinking he had won the fight. The referee, to Ploss’ bewilderment, ordered the fight to continue. As Ploss tried to make sense of the situation, Austin took him down and finished the fight moments later by technical knockout.

In the days that followed, many were critical of Austin on social media. The matter seemed to die down after a few days, only to be brought back to the forefront with a vengeance late last year when former UFC and WEC star Mike Brown (26-9) shared the clip on Twitter as an example of “fighting until the referee tells you to stop.” Suddenly, the fight received global attention from major online news sources likeBloody Elbow, MMA Junkie, The Athletic, atqueThe Underground.

The first fight with Ploss was Caleb Austin’s amateur MMA debut. He was 18-years-old at the time and still a senior at Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine. Austin was a standout wrestler in high school, putting together a record of 208-11 over four years and winning state titles at 126 pounds his junior and senior years. He was named the 2017 “Wrestler of the Year” by the Lewiston Sun Journal. After graduation, Austin continued his wrestling career at the University of Southern Maine, but he took the next two years off from MMA competition. He returned last summer and has won three fights in a row since he made his comeback. Austin currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) in Lewiston, Maine.

“I’m excited to finally be able to fight James again to gain some closure,” said Austin of the rematch with Ploss. “My MMA debut has haunted me since it happened almost three years ago. I’m thankful to James and his team for giving me this opportunity to get back in there with him. I’ve wanted this for a long time and I promise to make the most of the moment. When I exit the cage this time, it will be without question or controversy—it will end definitively.”

James Ploss went on to fight two more times in 2017 and has not competed since. He is a member of Greg Williams’ Team Kaze based in Lancaster, New Hampshire. Like Austin, Ploss will be looking for closure to the outcome of their first encounter.

“I’m grateful for a rematch with Caleb,” said Ploss. “Reflecting, I have pondered the question, ‘Am I better than Caleb or is he better than me?’ This is the perfect chance to find out—a second chance for us both to give it our all and see who comes out on top giving the fans, MMA community, and both of us the rematch we all want! April 18th, we both test ourselves.”

New England Pugnat’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Aprilis 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tesseras sunt in sale iamwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

About New England Pugnat

New England Pugnat ("NEF") haec pugna est turba promotiones. NEF missio est maximas qualitates rerum pugnantium et amatorum similes creare. Team, exsecutiva NEF scriptor sports procuratio habet rotensus experientia certaminis, rerum productionem, necessitudinum, venalicium, vendo et legal.

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FORMER FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION RETURNING TO NEF CAGE AFTER FOUR-YEAR ABSENCE

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PRIMUS DE LIBERO: Orono, Maine (February 27, 2020) - Pugnat New England (NEF) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Aprilis 18, 2020, cum bell-tempus 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur flyweight bout to the card.Dustin Veinott(5-4) capietisSteve Desjardins(5-4) ad pugnam pondere of * 125 pounds. The bout will be a rematch of their previous encounter in February 2014 won by Desjardins via unanimous decision.

Dustin Veinott will be returning to the NEF cage for the first time since the spring of 2016 when he defeated Ryan Burgess (3-2) by second-round submission. He is the former NEF Amateur Flyweight Chamion, a belt he won over Norman Fox (nunc 0-1 ut a professio) at “NEF 18” in 2015. Veinott has spent the last several years training fighters as the Muay Thai coach at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) in Lewiston, Maine. He is looking forward to the opportunity to redeem himself after his first encounter with Desjardins.

“After being gone for almost four years due to unforeseen circumstances, Im 'tergum,” exclaimed Veinott.  “I respect my opponent, Stephen Desjardins. He has a great wrestling base, and he has already beat me once. I am a different animal now, quamquam. I am here to pick back up where I left off. I’m back and I’m here to make a statement.”

Steve Desjardins is a longtime veteran of the New England MMA scene with an amateur career stretching back to 2011. He made his triumphant return to NEF last fall in Orono after a five-year hiatus, defeating Dillon Henry (0-4) at “NEF 40.” Desjardins then took on Nate Boucher (nunc 0-1 ut a professio) in a losing effort attempting to capture the amateur flyweight strap at “NEF 41” in November.   Desjardins is currently an independent fighter based out of nearby Brewer, Maine.

“I am thrilled to be fighting again in my backyard and to be putting on a great fight with another tough guy,” said Desjardins.  “Don’t miss it!"

New England Pugnat’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Aprilis 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tesseras sunt in sale iamwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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MULIERIBUS CONSECRATIS VOLUMEN TITULUM EST ENIM RAPIT AT NEF 43 IN ORONO

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PRIMUS DE LIBERO: Orono, Maine (February 26, 2020) - Pugnat New England (NEF) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Aprilis 18, 2020, cum bell-tempus 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur women’s flyweight title bout to the card.“Charming” Chelsea Tucker(3-3) capietisCaree Hill(6-2) for the vacant NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Championship. The title was vacated by reigning champion Glory Watson (6-1) after her decision to turn pro on the “NEF 43” fight card was announced.

Chelsea Tucker is on a three-fight win-streak since starting her amateur MMA career with three straight losses. It is a streak that began with her last NEF appearance in November 2018 that saw Tucker defeat BJ Garceau (1-1) via technical knockout in the third round. She has gone on to win fights in New Hampshire and Vermont since that time. Tucker proudly serves in the United States Coast Guard, stationed in Boothbay, Maine. She currently represents First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine.

“I really look forward to fighting Caree,” said Tucker.  “This is a very good matchup. She’s a tough girl and so am I. I’m looking forward to putting on my best performance and having that belt around my waist.”

This will be the second time in less than a year that Caree Hill has ventured cross-country from her home in Oregon to challenge for NEF’s 125-pound amateur women’s strap. She took on Glory Watson for the belt at “NEF 39” last June and lost an extremely close split decision. Hill has gone on to win her next two fights, including capturing a regional title in Oregon. She represents Team Quest based in Gresham, Oregon and founded by UFC legends Randy Couture (19-11) and Dan Henderson (32-15).  The gym has produced top names like Chael Sonnen (31-17), Nate Quarry (12-4), and the late Evan Tanner (32-8) just to name a few.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to come back and fight for New England Fights again,” said Hill when reached for comment.  “I have been training hard and am ready for wherever the fight goes. I look forward to putting on an exciting fight for the fight fans in Maine.”

New England Pugnat’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Aprilis 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tesseras sunt in sale iamwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

About New England Pugnat

New England Pugnat ("NEF") haec pugna est turba promotiones. NEF missio est maximas qualitates rerum pugnantium et amatorum similes creare. Team, exsecutiva NEF scriptor sports procuratio habet rotensus experientia certaminis, rerum productionem, necessitudinum, venalicium, vendo et legal.