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GLORY WATSON TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL FIGHT DEBUT AT NEF 43 ORONO

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Orono, Maine (Otsaila 24, 2020) - New England Borrokak (NEF) bere hurrengo arte martzial mixtoak aurkeztuko ditu (MMA) event at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, "NEF" izenburua 43: Rampage,”Larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, kanpai-denborarekin 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional women’s strawweight bout to the card.Glory “The Fury” Watson(0-0) is scheduled to make her professional debut againstGrace Nowak(0-2) borrokaren pisuan 115 kilo.

Glory Watson put together a stellar amateur record of 6-1 over the course of a mere 17 hilabete, thereby becoming one of the hottest prospects in New England MMA. During that run, she captured the NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Title with a split decision win over Caree Hill (6-2) last summer at “NEF 39.” Watson’s sole loss came against an extremely tough Cara Greenwell (10-4) this past November. Watson took off NEF’s February event in Portland, Maine in order to prepare for her professional debut this spring. She is a member of Young’s MMA based in Bangor, Maine.

“I am beyond ecstatic to announce my debut into the professional rankings of the WMMA world,” said Glory Watson. “Many thanks to (NEF co-owners) Matt Peterson and Nick DiSalvo with New England Fights for putting on a show that allows me to progress my career with a very game opponent. I look forward to this big step in my journey and stepping into the cage once again!"

Grace Nowak is a longtime veteran of the MMA cage in the northeastern United States, having made her amateur debut back in 2010. Throughout her career, Nowak has fought regularly in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Nowak represents Behring Jiu-Jitsu based in Watertown, New York. The April 18 event will not only be the first time Nowak has fought in Maine, but also the first time she has visited the Pine Tree State.

“I’ve never been to Maine before so what better way to experience a new place,” said Nowak when reached for comment.  “I’m very excited to fight for NEF, and I’m looking forward to April 18.”

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 43: Rampage,” larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, Collins Centre for the Arts UMaine Orono-n. Sarrerak aste honetan bertan egongo dira salgaiwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Buruz New England Borrokak

New England Borrokak ("NEF") borroka ekitaldiak promozioak enpresa bat da. NEFren egitekoa da borrokalari eta zaleentzako kalitate goreneko gertaerak sortzea. NEF exekutiboa taldeko borroka kirol kudeaketan esperientzia zabala dauka, ekitaldiak ekoizpen, komunikabideekin harremanak, marketing, lege eta publizitatea.

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FRED LEAR RETURNS TO THE MMA CAGE AT NEF 43 ORONO

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OHARRA berehalako: Orono, Maine (Otsaila 20, 2020) - New England Borrokak (NEF) bere hurrengo arte martzial mixtoak aurkeztuko ditu (MMA) at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, "NEF" izenburua 43: Rampage,”Larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, kanpai-denborarekin 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional bantamweight bout to the card.Fred Lear (0-1) hartuko onJason Rine (1-7) borrokaren pisuan 135 kilo.

Fred Lear, who wrestled and played football for John Bapst Memorial High School in nearby Bangor, Maine, had one of the most successful amateur careers in NEF history. Lear finished his amateur career in 2019 erregistro batekin 6-2-1 and an NEF Amateur Bantamweight Title to his credit. He entered the professional ranks last April in Portland, Maine, losing his debut to Bryant Bullock (2-1) via second-round submission. Lear experienced a disappointing setback when an opponent pulled out on him the night before weigh-ins at “NEF 40” last September. The Young’s MMA product will now look for the first win of his professional career on April 18 against Rine.

“2019 and the September fight card were difficult for me, but I wasn’t going to let it get in the way of supporting my team,” said Lear. “I feel as though people have forgotten who I am and what I’m here to do. Jason Rine is a Bellator vet and a consummate professional. I’m here, Gose naiz, and April 18th I’m making the walk and leaving my mark.”

Jason Rine is indeed a Bellator veteran, having competed on the Bellator 215 card last year. Based out of Fredericktown, Ohio, Rine has become well-known throughout the New England region in recent years, traveling in to fight on many area events. While his record may appear on the surface to be that of a journeyman, Rine has taken nothing but tough bouts throughout his professional career, always showing up to fight. April 18 will see him make his debut with NEF.

“I’m very excited to come to Maine and fight for NEF against a game opponent in Fred Lear,” stated Rine when reached for comment.  “I’m ready to test myself in a new promotion in a new state. Time for a fresh start and a new beginning.”

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 43: Rampage,” larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, Collins Centre for the Arts UMaine Orono-n. Sarrerak aste honetan bertan egongo dira salgaiwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Buruz New England Borrokak

New England Borrokak ("NEF") borroka ekitaldiak promozioak enpresa bat da. NEFren egitekoa da borrokalari eta zaleentzako kalitate goreneko gertaerak sortzea. NEF exekutiboa taldeko borroka kirol kudeaketan esperientzia zabala dauka, ekitaldiak ekoizpen, komunikabideekin harremanak, marketing, lege eta publizitatea.

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RICHARD TO PUT LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE ON THE LINE AGAINST CORSON AT NEF 43

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OHARRA berehalako: Orono, Maine (Otsaila 19, 2020) - New England Borrokak (NEF) bere hurrengo arte martzial mixtoak aurkeztuko ditu (MMA) at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, "NEF" izenburua 43: Rampage,”Larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, kanpai-denborarekin 7 pm EDT.Zac "Rocky" Richard(6-2-1) is scheduled to defend the NEF Amateur Lightweight Title that evening against the challenge ofDevin Corson(3-1).  They will meet at the lightweight championship limit of 155 pounds in a bout scheduled for five three-minute rounds.

Richard won the then-vacant championship last November in Portland, Maine with a unanimous decision victory over “Magic” Mike Murray (3-2).  He is no stranger to titles, having won a Maine State Championship wrestling for Massabesic High School in Waterboro in 2015. The win capped a tremendous sophomore year in the cage for Richard as the follow-up to his 2018 “Rookie of the Year” season. The last time Richard fought on the stage of the Collins Center, irailean 2019, he scored a vicious slam knockout of Erik Tainter (0-2).  The slam has become a signature move for Richard over the course of his young career. He is a product of Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire where he trains under UFC veteran and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion Devin Powell (10-4).

“Devin can say whatever he wants about me winning my title ‘at the right time,’” said Richard. “He’s had his offers. He’s got it. Unluckily for him, he’s got the most motivated Zac there has ever been. I do predict this fight, arren, to be a great one.”

Speaking of slams, there may be no athlete who has ever delivered more highlight-reel slams in the NEF cage than the challenger Devin Corson. Like Richard, Corson brings a strong wrestling base with him to the MMA game, having been a standout competitor on the mats for Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Corson is currently riding a two-fight win-streak with unanimous decision wins over both Jacob Deppmeyer (orain 1-0 pro bat bezala) and Taylor Bartlett (2-3-1) in 2019. He represents the Outlet based in Dexter, Maine.

“I don’t think much about Zac besides he is in my way,” stated Corson. “He’s the man I have to defeat to get the 155 belt. After all is said and done, I will be the one with my hand raised.”

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 43: Rampage,” larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, Collins Centre for the Arts UMaine Orono-n. Sarrerak aste honetan bertan egongo dira salgaiwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Buruz New England Borrokak

New England Borrokak ("NEF") borroka ekitaldiak promozioak enpresa bat da. NEFren egitekoa da borrokalari eta zaleentzako kalitate goreneko gertaerak sortzea. NEF exekutiboa taldeko borroka kirol kudeaketan esperientzia zabala dauka, ekitaldiak ekoizpen, komunikabideekin harremanak, marketing, lege eta publizitatea.

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BERMUDEZ VICTORIOUS, ERICKSONek KLIKIKOA BILATZEN DU, NEFRAZKETAREN SINFONIA MERRILL AUDITORIUM ETAPETUARI BEGIRA

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OHARRA berehalako: Portland, Maine (Otsaila 10, 2020) - baino gehiago 2000 Larunbat gaueko tenperatura ausartak New England Borrokak bezala (NEF) bere borroka-arte berrienak ekarri zituen (MMA) ekitaldia, Portland-eko Merrill Auditorium-aren agertokira. 22 Borrokak mundu ospetsuaren itzalpean gertatu ziren 1911 Kotzschmar Memorial Organ. Mendeko antzokian izan zen NEFren estreinaldia, eta ekitaldiak MMA lehiaketako bederatzigarren denboraldiko borroka promozio zoragarria ireki zuen.

Arratsaldean ekitaldi nagusian, UFC beteranoaManny "Bermudez Triangle" Bermudez(15-2) AurkeztutakoBruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington (19-12) lehen txandan gillotina kolearekin. Hasiera batean, NEF Profesional Arinari buruzko Titulua lortzeko lehiatuko zen, baina Bermudez txapelketari pisua falta zaio, ezin zen gerrikoa irabazi. Gaur egun titulua hutsik geratzen da.

Bermudezen garaipenak gau ezin hobea izan du Rockland-eko South Shore Sportfighting taldearentzat, Massachusetts. taldekideekin Darryl Andrews (1-0) eta Tim Birkenhead (2-0) biek izan zuten arrakasta gimnasiora igotzeko 3-0 gertaeraren erregistroa.

Baita ere 3-0 iluntzean Saco-en dagoen Evolution Athletix taldea izan zen, Maine.Teddy Politis (1-0), Grady naiz (1-0), etaTyler Smythe (1-0) guztiek beren aurkariak gelditu dituzte dagozkien borroken lehen txandaren lehenengo minutuan.

Gaueko istorio handiena, zalantzarik gabe,, Gertaera ko-nagusian sartu zen denbora luzean NEF beterano gisaJesse "Viking" Erickson(10-8) handedJosh "Hook On" Harvey(7-1-1) bere ibilbide profesionalaren lehen galera. Erickson, nork ordezkatzen ditu Central Maine brasildar Jiu-Jitsu eta Recon Fitness, jarri jiu-jitsu klinika bikain bat, datozen urteetarako gogoan izango dena. Harveyk kaiolaren aurka harrapatu zuen lehen txandan, Ericksonek guardia atera zuen eta bidalketa-kate baten bidez trantsizioa egin zuen, azkenik, kutxatila bat jartzeko, Portland-eko jendetza erabateko zalapartan bidaliz.

Txartelaren zati profesionalean ere gertatu zen pisu astun liskarrean, "Rasquatch" Hylton (5-3) DownedBrad Lee(0-1) bigarren kanporaketan teknikarien bidez. Hainbat minutu elkarren artean sentitu ondoren, bikotea lehen itzuliko atsedenaldietan atzera-aurrera egin zuten. Minutu bat baino gehiago bigarren txandan, epaileak 6: 6-ko Hylton-en erantzunik jaso ez zuenean.

Hylton-en lehen mailako MMA taldekideaJacob Deppmeyer(1-0) pro debuta arrakastatsua izan zuen, garaituzCarl Langston(0-5) lehen kanporaketa teknikoen bidez. Deppmeyer, Langston alderantzizko triangelu batean harrapatu eta erantzun gabeko ukondo batzuk euria egin zuen, Epaileari aukera hori emanez puntu horretan erasoa gelditzea baino.

Amateur txartelean, goiko ikuspegiaMike Bezanson (5-0) Kaze Dojok galdu egin du garaipen tekniko bat lortutaGreg Ishihara(2-2) lehen txandan.

Hamaikako sailkapenean amateurrak izan zirenNate "The Mule" zuria(5-0) etaCaleb "Dr. Sentitu »Austin (4-0), biak CMBJJren aurka borrokan, lehen itzulian dagozkien aurkariak amaitu zituzten.

CMBJJ beste produktu bat, Garry Carr (3-1), Bere errekorra hautsi zuen bigarren aldiz jarraian, berriro ere, atleta zaharrena NEF kaiolan borroka irabazteko. 58 urterekin, Carr-ek aho batez erabaki zuen 23 urteko Austin Hamilton 23 urteko garaipena (0-2) Hamaiketakoa amateur mailako borroka batean.

NEF-k ere jakinarazi zuen hurrengo ekitaldian promozioa UMaine Orono campusean itzuliko zela apirilaren Collins Centre for the Arts-en. 18 "NEF" rekin 43: Rampage ". Dagoeneko baieztatu da gertaerarako, Zac "Rocky" Richard(6-2-1) defendatuko du NEF Amateur arin tituluaDevin Corson(3-1), bitarteanChelsea Tucker(3-3) Oregonen betetzen dituCaree Hill(6-2) NEF amateur mailako emakumezkoen flyweight txapelketarako, eta Caleb Austinen aurpegiakJames Ploss (1-2) Aspaldiko bere eztabaidaren berraztertzea 2017 end.

"NEF 42" osoa Portland-en emaitza da, Maine:

PROFESSIONAL

Manny Bermudez def. Bruce Boyington tapoi bidez gillotinara, txandan 1

Jesse Erickson def. Josh Harvey tap bidez armbar-era, txandan 1

Ras Hylton def. Brad Lee knockout teknikoaren bidez, txandan 2

Chris Caterino def. Nate Boucher tap bidez armbar-era, txandan 1

Jacob Deppmeyer def. Carl Langston knockout teknikoaren bidez, txandan 1

AMATEUR

Tim Birkenhead def. Mike Murray tap bidez belauneko barrara, txandan 2

Joe Howard def. Justin Kangas KO bidez, txandan 1

Mike Bezanson def. Greg Ishihara knockout teknikoaren bidez, txandan 1

Felipe Gunter def. Hannon Sanford aho batez erabakita

Nate White def. Brian Cosco knockout teknikoaren bidez, txandan 1

Darryl Andrews def. Titus Pannell aho batez erabakita

Jason Landry def. Dustin Carrier korapilo teknikoaren bidez, txandan 2

Tyler Smythe def. Clifford Redman bidalketa teknikoaren bidez, txandan 1

Garry Carr def. Austin Hamilton aho batez erabakita

Ryan Fogg def. Giuliano Rossi medikuaren geldialdiaren bidez, txandan 2

Ben Grady def. Jon Assam KO bidez, txandan 1

Tim Bergeron def. Henry Jeffs knockout teknikoaren bidez, txandan 1

Caleb Austin def. Dillon Henry txorrotaren bidez atzeko biluziko uzkurdura, txandan 1

Dylan Williams def. Wyatt Sochin zatitutako erabakiaren bidez

Randall Hathorn def. Tim Murray knockout teknikoaren bidez, txandan 1

Henry Clark def. Aurkezpen teknikoaren bidez Taylor Bartlett, txandan 1

Teddy Politis def. Kevin Lamay tap bidez Kimura, txandan 1

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 43: Rampage,” larunbatean ospatuko da, April 18, 2020, Collins Centre for the Arts UMaine Orono-n. Sarrerak aste honetan bertan egongo dira salgaiwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Buruz New England Borrokak

New England Borrokak ("NEF") borroka ekitaldiak promozioak enpresa bat da. NEFren egitekoa da borrokalari eta zaleentzako kalitate goreneko gertaerak sortzea. NEF exekutiboa taldeko borroka kirol kudeaketan esperientzia zabala dauka, ekitaldiak ekoizpen, komunikabideekin harremanak, marketing, lege eta publizitatea.

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25TH BOUT ADDED TO NEF 42 Borroka txartela; CATERINO STEPS IN TO FACE BOUCHER

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OHARRA berehalako: Portland, Maine (Urtarrilaren 27, 2020) – New England Borrokak (NEF) bere hurrengo arte martzialak nahastuko ditu (MMA) Ekitaldia, “NEF 42: Suntsipenaren sinfonia,” larunbatean, Otsaila 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Last Friday, NEF announced the full fight card for the event with 24 bouts scheduled to take place. Earlier today, the fight promotion confirmed a 25garren fight for the card.Nate “Backpack” Boucher(0-0) bildukoChris Caterino (3-3) at a catchweight of 140 kilo.

Boucher was originally scheduled to face Norman Fox (0-1) in his pro debut. Fox, after initially calling out Boucher on social media to accept a fight with him in the professional ranks, pulled out of the contest in the days leading up to the fight card announcement. Boucher, who most recently held the NEF Amateur Flyweight Championship with an amateur record of 6-3, was determined to make his pro debut at “NEF 42” despite the Fox pullout. NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson was able to quickly confirm a replacement opponent in the form of Caterino.

“I was incredibly disappointed when Norman pulled out against me—especially considering all the smack he talked to get the fight in the first place—but what a relief that I’ll still be able to be part of such a groundbreaking, historic NEF card,” said Boucher. “I’m so grateful that I get to make my pro debut in such a beautiful venue as the Merrill Auditorium. Respect to Chris for stepping up on short notice to take this bout. I will be doubling down in my preparation efforts during the next two weeks to make a statement on February 8th and leave no doubts that I belong in the pro ranks with the best in the region.”

Chris Caterino is a longtime veteran of the New England MMA scene, having made his amateur debut in 2010. Although he is taking the fight on short notice, Caterino has been very active of late and will, Zalantzarik gabe,, be prepared for Boucher. One week ago, Caterino submitted Joey Sanchez (0-4) in the first round of a bout in New Hampshire. It was his third fight in a nine-month stretch. Caterino represents Gate City MMA of Nashua, New Hampshire where he trains with New England MMA legend Nuri Shakir (18-21).

“I’m excited to make my NEF debut,” said Caterino. “I look forward to a great night and plan on getting the ‘W.’”

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 42: Suntsipenaren sinfonia,” larunbatean ospatuko da, Otsaila 8, 2020, Portrongo Merrill Auditoriumean, Maine. Sarrerak salgai daude orainwww.PortTix.com.

Buruz New England Borrokak

New England Borrokak ("NEF") borroka ekitaldiak promozioak enpresa bat da. NEFren egitekoa da borrokalari eta zaleentzako kalitate goreneko gertaerak sortzea. NEF exekutiboa taldeko borroka kirol kudeaketan esperientzia zabala dauka, ekitaldiak ekoizpen, komunikabideekin harremanak, marketing, lege eta publizitatea.

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HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHTS AND HARDCORE MUSIC ALL IN A WEEKEND’S WORK FOR BRAD LEE

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OHARRA berehalako: Portland, Maine (Urtarrilaren 22, 2020)

Ostirala, Otsaila 7 and Saturday, Otsaila 8 promise to be a heavyweight weekend in Portland, Maine for Brad Lee.

On the opening night, Lee will put his lungs to the test as lead vocalist for a hardcore band known as Instigate, which will hold a CD release party in conjunction with its performance at Geno’s Rock Club.

Then he’ll exchange the microphone for a pair of gloves and attempt to play a two-fisted tune on Ras Hylton in the New England Fights mixed martial arts cage.

Lee will make his MMA debut against the veteran Ras “Rasquatch” “The Jamaican Shamrock” Hylton (4-3) in a professional bout at NEF 42: “Symphony of Destruction” inside another renowned concert venue, Merrill Auditorium.

“I absolutely want to make a living out of it,” Lee said of his immediate jump to the pro ranks after a diverse combat sports upbringing. “I feel that I’m fairly marketable. I think I can make a bit of a splash in this corner of the world. I would say I have humble confidence.”

He’s more understated about the musical exploits. Lee characterizes that side of his performance artistry as the typical garage band with small dreams.

“It’s been a huge part of my life. If you’re a big kid with a skateboard, it’s probably going to lead to music and fighting eventually,"Lee esan.

“But it’s definitely not about the money,” he added. “It’s literally a band of friends doing it to hang out with our other friends on the weekend. We couldn’t (care less) about stadiums. We’re not Metallica. It’s just a hobby. It’s an outlet for me to get out the (stuff) that’s in my head. It’s just a hobby.”

In the same way that new fighters are required to earn their way upward on fight posters, Lee, who said he “dabbles” with guitar, sounds most excited about the New England-based bands with whom Instigate gets to share the stage.

“Death Before Dishonor and Cruel Hand, if you know anything about that scene, those are big names,"Lee esan. “It would have been a great show regardless of whether we were there or not.”

Turning pro in the NEF hexagon without any amateur background isn’t the typical journey, but Lee saw it as the wisest path after a frustrating year of trying to locate willing opponents.

Most potential foes, esan zuen, were intimidated by his 6-foot-4 frame and what was then a walking-around weight of more than 300 kilo. The heavyweight limit is 265.

“I had five different opponents with three different promotions, including NEF, cancel on me. I had fights where the opponent took the fight with me, backed out, and then took a heavyweight fight on the same card,"Lee esan. “I don’t want to mention names, but one guy in Ras’ circle (did that). I just got fed up and annoyed with guys holding back my career.”

Lee said he eventually contacted NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson to inquire about the pro landscape within his promotion.

Hylton, who casts a similarly imposing shadow at 6-6, is coming off a sequence of two losses in his past three appearances, including a knockout loss to Chris Sarro – another fighter making his pro debut – last September.

“Matt put Ras out there. I watched the videos and talked to my coaches and went ahead with it,"Lee esan. “He’s coming off two hard fights. He seems like a respectful guy. I’m sure some people in his camp think I’m a (jerk). The thing about me in the social media world is I only release what I want people to see. People can talk (crap) all they want.”

In one of his videos, which Lee entitled, “What Makes a Pro a Pro?,” he breaks down what he considers the misconception that an amateur career is a necessity for MMA success.

“Look at Jon Jones. Orain, I’m not saying I’m Jon Jones, but he became a world champion without any (arte martzialak) belts at all,"Lee esan. “So what is it? Is it that he can knock guys out? I’ve knocked out a bunch of guys in my life. Is it his cardio? My cardio is pretty good.

“You know, I just got tired of waiting around for other people. When I was getting ready to fight about a year ago, I realize I was right at the top of the weight class, but it’s like people were scared. Esan nahi dut, if you don’t want to be a heavyweight then get down to 205 or whatever. I’m a lot lighter and in better shape now. People probably would have been better off fighting me last year.”

Boxing and judo are the primary skills in Lee’s tool kit, although he describes himself as a voracious cross-trainer.

“I think the MMA world sleeps on boxing quite a bit,"Lee esan. “Muay Thai seems to be the thing, but the Muay Thai guys get their faces hit a lot. But I train anything and everything. I’ll do Tai chi in a park with somebody if it helps me get better, I don’t care.”

Lee, 29, is based out of Paladin Combat Sports in Clinton, Massachusetts, where he said he will stack up his schedule and intensity level against almost anyone his size in the combat sports game.

“Win or lose, I’ll be back in the gym on Monday. Compared to what I’ve seen from most UFC and Bellator heavyweights, I work out harder than most of them,"Lee esan. “I was 316 pounds less than a year ago. If anyone wants to check me on my motivation or dedication, tell them to check the scale (at weigh-ins) on February 7.”

Horren ostean, fans are invited to follow Lee down the street to Geno’s and listen to him pursue his other passion the night before he makes his debut in the NEF cage.

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 42: Suntsipenaren sinfonia,” larunbatean ospatuko da, Otsaila 8, 2020, Portrongo Merrill Auditoriumean, Maine. Sarrerak salgai daude orainwww.PortTix.com.

Buruz New England Borrokak

New England Borrokak ("NEF") borroka ekitaldiak promozioak enpresa bat da. NEFren egitekoa da borrokalari eta zaleentzako kalitate goreneko gertaerak sortzea. NEF exekutiboa taldeko borroka kirol kudeaketan esperientzia zabala dauka, ekitaldiak ekoizpen, komunikabideekin harremanak, marketing, lege eta publizitatea.

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HOWARD AND KANGAS SCHEDULED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TUSSLE AT NEF 42

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OHARRA berehalako: Portland, Maine (Urtarrilaren 20, 2020) - New England Borrokak (NEF) bere hurrengo arte martzialak nahastuko ditu (MMA) Ekitaldia, “NEF 42: Suntsipenaren sinfonia,” larunbatean, Otsaila 8, 2020, Portrongo Merrill Auditoriumean. Gaur lehenago, NEF announced the addition of an amateur lightweight bout to the fight card.Joe Howard(2-3) bildukoJustin Kangas(0-2) borrokaren pisuan 155 kilo.

Joe Howard is coming off a win over Jesse Fitzsimmons (0-2) at “NEF 41” last November. The fight was stopped by the referee on advice from the ringside physician between the first and second rounds when a cut on Fitzsimmons’ forehead could not be closed. It marked the end of a three-fight losing streak for Howard. Howard currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu based in Lewiston, Maine, and has recently moved back to his home state of Georgia.

“I’m not in this for fortune and fame—this is business and I want that gold and I’ll keep mining the NEF until I get it,” exclaimed Howard. “Thank you to Justin for taking this fight. I applaud Justin—I’ve been on a two-fight losing streak and I know what that feels like, so I know that he’s going to be a real challenge. But I’m the principal of this cage, and I’m about to school his ass with Southern class. Pack your lunch pail—New England is about to learn who the peach is.”

As Howard alluded to, Justin Kangas is by day the principal of Warren Community School in Warren, Maine. Kangas has competed twice previously in the NEF cage, losing to Nate White (4-0) and Nathaniel Grimard (1-0) respectively. He seeks his first win as an amateur at “NEF 42.” Kangas represents First Class MMA of Brunswick, Maine.

“I am excited to have another opportunity to fight for NEF and am grateful to Joe for taking the fight,” said Kangas.  “Joe is a warrior and it will undoubtedly be a tough bout for sure. I look forward to the challenge and opportunity in front of me.”

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 42: Suntsipenaren sinfonia,” larunbatean ospatuko da, Otsaila 8, 2020, Portrongo Merrill Auditoriumean, Maine. Sarrerak salgai daude orainwww.PortTix.com.

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GRISPI OUT, BERMUDEZ IN TO FACE BOYINGTON FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE AT NEF 42

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OHARRA berehalako: Portland, Maine (Urtarrilaren 19, 2020) - New England Borrokak (NEF) bere hurrengo arte martzialak nahastuko ditu (MMA) Ekitaldia, “NEF 42: Suntsipenaren sinfonia,” larunbatean, Otsaila 8, 2020, Portrongo Merrill Auditoriumean. Gaur lehenago, NEF announced a change to one-half of the card’s main event.Manny "Bermudez Triangle" Bermudez(14-2) egingo da orain aurreBruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington(17-11) for the vacant NEF Professional Lightweight Championship in the night’s headline fight.

Bermudez stepped in to replace his teammate and training partner Josh Grispi (14-5) who was originally scheduled to meet Boyington. Grispi was forced to bow out of the main event due to legal complications unforeseen at the time of the bout’s signing. Mere hours after losing Grispi, NEF executives were notified that Bermudez would accept the fight with Boyington.

Like Grispi, Bermudez is a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) – the pinnacle of the sport. He put together a record of 3-2 while competing in the promotion before being released this past October. All three of Bermudez’s wins in the UFC came by way of submission. The fight with Boyington will be Bermudez’s first since his release.

“I’m looking forward to coming up to Bruce’s home turf and showing where it is I belong on the regional circuit,” stated Bermudez.  “I have experience at various levels in the sport and Bruce does too, so it’ll be interesting to see how the matchup unfolds on fight night.”

Bruce Boyington has never been one to back down from a challenge. The Taekwondo black belt and US Marine Corp veteran has made a career of fighting the “best of the best” whether it be in the NEF cage, at Madison Square Garden fighting for the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) on national television, or halfway across the world competing on a global event in Russia. Boyington, a member of Titan Athletics based in Brewer, Maine, looks to capture the lightweight strap for the second time on February 8.

“There is no easy fight and this makes for the same scenario – a main event worthy of any card,” said Boyington.  “Two high caliber fighters – that’s the kind of fight I like to be in.”

Adding to the high-caliber aspect of the fight, two streaks held by Boyington and Bermudez respectively make the fight even that much more intriguing. Boyington has never lost a title fight. He is a perfect 7-0 when a championship strap is on the line. In the same breadth, Bermudez has never lost a regional fight as a professional. He was a perfect 11-0 on the regional scene prior to signing with the UFC. On February 8, someone’s “0” will have to go.

“I first met Manny Bermudez 11-years ago one random weekend while visiting his home gym, South Short Sportfighting,"Azpimarratu zuen NEFen jabeak eta partiduko arduraduna Matt Peterson.  “He was a young, gangling teenager at the time that was giving fits on the floor to men two and three times his age. Manny made the gym his second home and the rest, esan bezala, is history—Manny went on to have a great run in the UFC. When Josh Grispi was forced to pull out of his fight with Bruce, Bruce gave me one directive for a replacement opponent—‘make sure they are good,’ he said. Bruce always wants to face the best and that’s what we were able to bring him in Bermudez. This is a main event fit for a symphony.”

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 42: Suntsipenaren sinfonia,” larunbatean ospatuko da, Otsaila 8, 2020, Portrongo Merrill Auditoriumean, Maine. Sarrerak salgai daude orainwww.PortTix.com.

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New England Borrokak ("NEF") borroka ekitaldiak promozioak enpresa bat da. NEFren egitekoa da borrokalari eta zaleentzako kalitate goreneko gertaerak sortzea. NEF exekutiboa taldeko borroka kirol kudeaketan esperientzia zabala dauka, ekitaldiak ekoizpen, komunikabideekin harremanak, marketing, lege eta publizitatea.

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HORNSTRA ON FIGHT WITH CUSHING: “BRING UMBRELLAS, BECAUSE I’M SENDING TEETH INTO THE CROWD”

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OHARRA berehalako: Portland, Maine (Urtarrilaren 17, 2020) - New England Borrokak (NEF) bere hurrengo arte martzialak nahastuko ditu (MMA) Ekitaldia, “NEF 42: Suntsipenaren sinfonia,” larunbatean, Otsaila 8, 2020, Portrongo Merrill Auditoriumean. Gaur lehenago, NEF announced the addition of a professional catchweight bout to the card.Keegan “The Flu” Hornstra(4-11) hartuko onRyan “The Roosta” Cushing(0-0) borrokaren pisuan 160 kilo.

Keegan Hornstra is a longtime veteran of the New England MMA fight scene, having made his amateur debut a decade ago. He returned to the cage last April after a three-year absence and defeated Zenon Herrera (1-8) by first-round submission at “NEF 38.” Hornstra had a quick turnaround for his next fight, taking on Dom Jones (2-3) just a few weeks later at “NEF 39.” Unfortunately for Hornstra, he was on the losing end of that contest. He will look to get back in the win column on February 8. Hornstra currently represents Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.

“He won’t show,” predicted Hornstra of his opponent. “If he does, bring umbrellas, because I’m sending teeth into the crowd.”

Ryan Cushing will make his professional debut at “NEF 42.” He is an independent fighter based out of Massachusetts. Cushing was a perfect 2-0 as an amateur with both victories coming by way of first-round submission.

“Keegan is a fantastic person and a veteran that I really respect,” said Cushing.  “He also has really turned himself around lately and looks better than ever, and he is someone I always got along with when I crossed paths and spoke with him, so it’s going to be pretty cool sharing the cage with him. I’m excited to test myself against him in the cage and in the ‘best facial hair’ battle at weigh-ins.”

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 42: Suntsipenaren sinfonia,” larunbatean ospatuko da, Otsaila 8, 2020, Portrongo Merrill Auditoriumean, Maine. Sarrerak salgai daude orainwww.PortTix.com.

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New England Borrokak ("NEF") borroka ekitaldiak promozioak enpresa bat da. NEFren egitekoa da borrokalari eta zaleentzako kalitate goreneko gertaerak sortzea. NEF exekutiboa taldeko borroka kirol kudeaketan esperientzia zabala dauka, ekitaldiak ekoizpen, komunikabideekin harremanak, marketing, lege eta publizitatea.

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2019 NEF YEAR END AWARDS “FIGHTER OF THE YEAR” NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

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OHARRA berehalako: Portland, Maine (Abendua 20, 2019) - New England Borrokak (NEF) today announced the nominees for their annual Year End Awards for 2019’s “Fighter of the Year.” The four nominated fighters who earned top honors in 2019 ziren: Josh "Hook On" Harvey (7-0-1) from Vision Quest Muay Thai; Glory “The Fury” Watson (6-1) from Young’s MMA;Nate “Backpack” Boucher (6-3) from Central Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (CMBJJ); etaTom “The Phenom” Pagliarulo (5-1)from Burgess/Lauzon’s MMA.

Glory “The Fury” Watson was more active than any other fighter on the NEF roster in 2019. Watson began her winning year at “NEF 37: SUBZERO” back in February when she stopped Wisconsin’sRachael Lippert (4-4) gillotina hirugarren txandan choke batekin. A little over a month later, Watson earned a unanimous decision victory overAlyssa Marini (2-2) at a show in Massachusetts. Ekainean, Watson won her first title when she decisioned Oregon’sCaree Hill (5-2) for the NEF Flyweight Championship. Irailean, Watson dropped down to strawweight for the first time and battered Canada’sLin MacMillan (0-2) via first round TKO at 1:23. Watson’s only defeat in 2019 came at the hands ofCara Greenwell (10-4) in November at “NEF 41: COLLISON COURSE” when she fell short of securing her second title, dropping a decision loss in the five-round championship bout. Watson went 4-1 in 2019 and secured the NEF Flyweight Championship, which she still holds today.

Nate “Backpack” Boucher had a long road back to contending for a title (two full years, to be exact), but he made good on his goals and went undefeated and secured his first championship in 2019. Boucher began his MMA year back in February when he submitted newcomerDillon Henry (0-3) in under a minute via rear naked choke (RNC) at “NEF 37.” Boucher returned to the cage in June at “NEF 39: ALL AMERICAN” when he was scheduled to face Ohio’sRobert Presley (6-5) for the NEF Flyweight Championship, but a botched weight cut resulted in Boucher missing weight and the bout becoming a non-title affair. Boucher finished Presley, again with a rear naked choke, at 1:46 Lehen txandan. Azaroan, Boucher made championship weight of 125.0 and facedSteve Desjardins (5-4) for the NEF 125-pound title that he had first fought and lost a split decision toJustin Witham (4-4) for back in November 2017. Boucher left nothing to chance this time and he finished Desjardins at 1:16 of round one thus becoming the NEF Flyweight Champion. In 2019, Boucher went 3-0 with three first-round RNC finishes and won the NEF title.

Josh "Hook On" Harvey didn’t achieve the level of activity that he had hoped for going into 2019, but he still managed to secure the NEF professional Featherweight Championship and remain undefeated. Harvey began his year in front of his hometown fans in Bangor at “NEF 37” when he took out veteranBill “Jonesi” Jones (13-12) with a first round armlock submission-of-the-year candidate. With the win over Jones, Harvey became the NEF Featherweight Champion. Harvey was scheduled to return in June at “NEF 39” against Indiana’sJordan Downey (6-4), but an incorrect weight cut forced Harvey to seek medical attention and bow out of the bout at the last minute. In September at “NEF 40,” Harvey was originally scheduled to face his old training partner, Ricky Dexter (1-0), but when Dexter had to withdraw from the bout due to medical reasons,Dom “Domnation” Jones (2-3) stepped up on short notice to face Harvey. Harvey finished Jones in the first round, maintaining his perfect, undefeated record of first-round finishes. Harvey was scheduled to fight in November, but his opponent broke his contract in the final days leading up to the event and Harvey was left without a dance partner for “NEF 41.” All-in-all, Harvey went 2-0 in 2019 and became the NEF 145-pound Champion.

Tom “The Phenom” Pagliarulo was a new face that made a big impact in the Maine mixed martial arts scene in 2019. Pagliarulo made his first appearance in NEF when he showed up at “NEF 38: STORMBORN” to faceZac "Rocky" Richard (5-2-1) for the vacant NEF Featherweight Championship. Outwrestling the wrestler, Pagliarulo displayed a deft takedown game against Richard in route to earning the unanimous decision victory and becoming the NEF Featherweight Champion. Pagliarulo returned to defend his title for NEF’s first stop in Orono, Maine last September at “NEF 40.” Pagliarulo faced challenger Jimmy Jackson in front of Jackson’s northern hometown crowd. In this outing, Pagliarulo, traditionally known for his wrestling, put on a tight, crisp striking display. He damaged Jackson’s face so badly with his strikes in the first round that the cage side doctor determined that Jackson couldn’t continue and the fight was waved off after one round. Oro har, Pagliarulo went 2-0 in NEF 2019 and obtained the amateur NEF Featherweight Championship.

Fan voting to determine the winner of the 2019 NEF Year End Awards “Fighter of the Year” will officially open at 12:00pm ostiralean, Abendua 20, 2019 and run until 5:00pm on Thursday, Abendua 26, 2019. Fans will determine the outcome of the contest so all are encouraged to participate to vote for their favorite fighter.

New England Borrokak’ hurrengo arte martzialen arte mistoak, “NEF 42: Suntsipenaren sinfonia,” larunbatean ospatuko da, Otsaila 8, 2020 Portrongo Merrill Auditoriumean, Maine. Sarrerak salgai daude orainwww.PortTix.com.