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ZAC RICHARD RETURNS TO NEF CAGE IN LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION AGAINST BRANDON SEWALL

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Za immediate release: Orono, Mejn (Srpanj 19, 2019) - New England Borbe (NEF) will debut in Orono on September 7, 2019 at the Collins Center for the Arts with the promotion’s next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 40: School of Hard Knocks.” Ranije danas, NEF announced the addition of an amateur lightweight bout to the card. Zac Richard (3-2-1) će zadovoljiti Brandon Sewall (0-1) na borbenoj težini od 155 funti.

Zac Richard has competed twice previously in the lightweight division, winning both fights in 2018. That same year, Richard was voted “Rookie of the Year” by NEF fans. He has yet to taste victory in 2019 with all three of his fights this year thus far taking place in the 145-pound featherweight division. Richard went to a five-round draw with Fred Lear for the amateur featherweight championship last February in what has been a leading contender for “Borba godine” in 2019. On September 7, Richard will look to bounce back from back-to-back losses in his two most recent fights this spring. At “NEF 38,” Richard dropped a five-round unanimous decision to Tom Pagliarulo (3-1) prior to losing via first-round submission to Miguel Cuevas (6-1) u lipnju.

“I’m very excited to get back in there after coming off two losses a month apart,” said Richard.  “I’m extremely unhappy with my fight against Tom—I definitely can’t have another off-day on fight day again. I’ve made a lot of changes to make myself happier with my life. The grind is different now.”

“Having watched Zac compete since he was a child during his youth wrestling days, I’ve seen how he navigates challenges,” noted NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson.  “He doesn’t look for the easy way out—he’s a born competitor and he always seeks out the toughest opponents. Whether it was in wrestling or now in MMA, he comes to fight. I have no doubt that he will be on the warpath on September 7th, looking to get back to his winning ways.”

Zac Richard has drawn a big one for his return to the lightweight division. Brandon Sewall stands 6’1,” towering over most others in the weight class. The resident of Bath, Maine will look for his first win in the NEF cage after losing his debut to Jimmy Jackson (4-3) prošlog mjeseca na “NEF 39.”

“It is going to be simple – locate him, get at him, and strike him as hard as I can,” said Sewall when reached for comment.

“Brandon embodies the martial spirit,” izjavio je Peterson. “When I suggested Zac to him as an opponent, he didn’t hesitate at all. He’s eager to prove the validity of his training and disciplined diet in the NEF cage in front of a big audience. Brandon will be the much bigger man in the bout. Whatever the outcome, I know that both guys will be looking to set a furious pace and finish the fight quickly.”

New England Borbe’ sljedeći događaj mješovitih borilačkih vještina, “NEF 40: SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS,” will take place Saturday, Rujan 7, 2019 at the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine as the promotion debuts in Orono, Mejn. Ulaznice su na prodaju sada www.collinscenterforthearts.com.

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NEF ANNOUNCES THE FIRST PRO FIGHT SIGNED FOR DEBUT CARD IN ORONO

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Za immediate release: Orono, Mejn (Srpanj 11, 2019) - New England Borbe (NEF) will debut in Orono on September 7, 2019 at the Collins Center for the Arts with the promotion’s next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 40: School of Hard Knocks.” Ranije danas, NEF announced the first professional fight signed for the card. “The Jamaican Shamrock” Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton (4-2) održat će se na Chris Sarro (0-0) u cruiserweight borbe.

Ras Hylton is coming off a big win last April over Charles Penn (0-1) in Portland, Maine. The doctor stopped that fight in the first round when a cut over Penn’s eye could not be closed. Hylton opened the gash with a straight right hand that left blood pouring down to the mat.

Hylton is a mainstay of the NEF heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions. The 6’6″ athlete holds a second-degree black belt in Shotokan karate. He currently trains with Dragon Fire Martial Arts in Portland and First Class MMA in Brunswick, Mejn.

“I am quite fortunate to be at the point in my career when I’m called upon to introduce new professionals to our work experience,” said Hylton.  “Boxers like my opponent offer a great risk with their familiarity in the pocket and at distance, so of course we’ll both be more than happy to trade our best shots for the win! I love the arts, but it’s in the fighting aspects of martial arts that competitors like us truly live and find purpose. So we train like our lives depend on it, because to us, that’s how it is. Welcome to the school of hard knocks, Chris. MMA 101 is now in session.”

As noted by Hylton, his opponent Chris Sarro may be a newcomer to the MMA cage, but he is no stranger to the world of combat sports. Sarro made a name for himself as an amateur boxer with a record of 7-1. He captured the 2019 Northern New England Golden Gloves championship in the superheavyweight division. A native of Ellsworth, Mejn, Sarro currently represents Acadia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

“I’m just excited to fight close to home,” said Sarro.  “Orono feels like my backyard. Come September 7th, I’m going to show the world there’s a new heavyweight in town. This is my time.”

New England Borbe’ sljedeći događaj mješovitih borilačkih vještina, “NEF 40: SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS,” will take place Saturday, Rujan 7, 2019 at the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine as the promotion debuts in Orono, Maine. Tickets are on sale now atwww.collinscenterforthearts.com.

O New England borbama

New England Borbe ("NEF") je borba događaji promocije tvrtke. NEF-ova misija je stvaranje najkvalitetnijih događaja za borce i navijače. Nef je izvršni tim ima veliko iskustvo u borilačkim sportovima upravljanje, Proizvodnja događaji, Odnosi s medijima, marketing, Pravna i oglašavanje.

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CORAPI OUT, ZAKLON U PROTIV ERICKSONA; BORITE SE SADA ZA LAKI NASLOV NA NEF-u 39

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Za immediate release: Lewiston, Mejn (Lipanj 4, 2019) - New England Borbe (NEF) vraća se u subotu u Androseggin Bank Colisee, Lipanj 22 sa svojim sljedećim događajem mješovitih borilačkih vještina, “NEF 39: SVE AMERIČKI.” Ranije danas, promocija borbe je to objavila Jesse “Viking” Erickson (9-7) će zadovoljiti Dylan Lockard (5-1) za upražnjeno NEF profesionalno prvenstvo u lakoj kategoriji. Bivši prvak Ryan Sanders (18-9) odlučio je iseliti naslov krajem prošle godine zbog ekstremnih rezova težine koje je morao podnijeti da bi napravio laganu granicu 155 funti.

Bout, prvotno planirano da bude nenaslovna veza između Ericksona i Lewisa Corapija (8-5), nastao nakon što se Corapi morao povući zbog bolesti.

“Jesse Erickson višegodišnji je kandidat od početka NEF-ovog naslova u lakoj kategoriji,” izjavio NEF suvlasnik i provodadžija Matt Peterson. “U 22 sukobi između njegove amaterske i profesionalne karijere, moraš se vratiti sve do njegove prve borbe u 2012 kako bi pronašli jedan put da se Erickson ikad potukao, otišli do sudačkih bodova. Uvijek se natječe sa žestinom koja ga vodi do osiguranja cilja, ili biti gotov. Čista je vatra svaki put kad se popne u kavez. Dylan Lockard, na isti način, je samo jednom izgubio između amaterskih i profesionalnih izleta i trenutno je jedan od najzanimljivijih izgleda u Novoj Engleskoj. Kao amater, Lockard je pobijedio i Josha Harveyja i Caleba Halla - dvije NEF-ove spojnice koje su neporažene i izgledaju nezaustavljivo otkako su postali profesionalni. Ne biste mogli tražiti savršeniju borbu između dvoje iskusnih, gladni sportaši za popunjavanje toliko željenog naslova u lakoj kategoriji.”

Erickson je već tri puta pokušao osvojiti lagani pojas, dva puta protiv Brucea Boyingtona (17-11) i jednom protiv trenutnog UFC-ovog konkurenta Devina Powella (9-4), samo da bi u svakoj borbi izostao. Erickson kaže da će biti strpljiv u ovoj borbi u nadi da će osvojiti naslov koji mu je do danas izmicao.

"Prvi, Želim zahvaliti Dylanu što je istupio i prihvatio borbu,” primijetio je Erickson. “Djeluje dobro zaokruženo i ima pobjede nad nekim kvalitetnim protivnicima. Naporno radim svaki dan i ući ću u kavez u najboljoj formi u kojoj sam ikad bio. Neću žuriti u kavezu 22. lipnja. Imam pet rundi da ga sklonim i napokon izađem s tim pojasom. Pobjeda ili Valhalla, četvrti put je čar. "

Lockard će definitivno ući na neprijateljski teritorij sa stotinama Ericksonovih prijatelja iz rodnog grada, obitelj i obožavatelje u gomili. Borba će se odvijati deset kilograma teže od ograničenja u perolakoj kategoriji na kojem se Lockard obično natječe.

Sve o pozadini Lockarda, međutim, ukazuje na to da ustaje kako bi se suočio s bilo kojim izazovom. U 2010 osvojio je državno prvenstvo u 152 hrvanje kilograma za regionalnu srednju školu Timberlane u Plaistowu, New Hampshire, završivši seniorsku sezonu s impresivnim 38-9 snimiti. Svoju amatersku MMA karijeru započeo je godine 2014 i otišao savršen 4-0, porazivši neke od najboljih koje regija može ponuditi, uključujući Harveyja i Halla. Lockard je postao profesionalac u ljeto 2016. Njegov jedini gubitak do danas bio je protiv vrlo žilavog Shanea Manleyja (5-5), koga će dugogodišnji navijači NEF-a pamtiti kao sportaša koji je uručio i Jesseja Ericksona i Raya Wooda (8-5) prvi gubici njihove MMA karijere. Lockard je trenutno u nizu od dvije borbe od poraza od Manleyja, nedavno preokrenuti prethodno neporaženi Anthony Wright (4-1) na borbenoj kartici na Rhode Islandu prošle jeseni.

“Uzbuđen sam što ću doći u Maine i boriti se za NEF naslov,” rekao je Lockard kad je posegnuo za komentarom.  “Jesse je doista težak protivnik, i mislim da se dobro podudaramo. Bit će to uzbudljiva borba za navijače. "

“NEF 39: SVE AMERIČKI,” održat će se u subotu, Lipanj 22, 2019 na Androscoggin banke Colisée u Lewiston, Maine s vremenom zvona od 7 pm. Ulaznice su na prodaju sada www.TheColisee.com.

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SECOND WOMEN’S BOUT ADDED TO NEF 39 BORBA CARD

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Za immediate release: Lewiston, Mejn (Svibanj 29, 2019) - New England Borbe (NEF) vraća se u subotu u Androseggin Bank Colisee, Lipanj 22 sa svojim sljedećim događajem mješovitih borilačkih vještina, “NEF 39: SVE AMERIČKI.” Ranije danas, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur women’s bantamweight bout to the card. Megan Rosado je na rasporedu u lice Sarai Knapp u borbi težine od 135 funti.

Megan Rosado is currently an even 1-1 since debuting in the NEF cage late last year. She took on Glory Watson at “NEF 36” in September and went the distance in a back-and-forth, thrilling contest. Watson was able to pull out a split decision on the judges’ scorecards to take the victory. Rosado returned last month at “NEF 38” in Portland, Maine to face Amanda Bennett (0-2).  Opet, the fight went to the judges’ bodovima, but this time it was Rosado walking out of the cage with the win. She represents Nate Libby’s Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Mejn.

“I’m super excited to step back into the cage for my third amateur fight,” rekao je Rosado. “It’s safe to say that I’m addicted to the whole fight experience! I may not have a squeaky clean undefeated record, but getting a taste of a loss and a win is what makes you more dangerous, po mom mišljenju. Ne znam ništa o mom protivniku, but that doesn’t even begin to scare me. Im’ma bring it, and I’m going to win on June 22. Nemoj propustiti!"

Sarai Knapp will be making her amateur MMA debut at “NEF 39” on June 22nd. She will make the 1,000-mile trip from her home state of Indiana to compete against Rosado. Knapp represents Lee Brothers MMA based in Fort Wayne.

“Training mixed martial arts has changed my life,” remarked Knapp. “I’m just excited to challenge myself against a tough opponent like Megan. My coach tells me that everybody from Nate Libby’s gym is tough, so we’re getting ready for a fight.”

The bout between Rosado and Knapp is the second women’s fight announced for the “NEF 39” card. Also on the amateur card that night, Glory Watson (4-0) will meet Caree Hill (4-1) for the vacant women’s flyweight championship.

“NEF 39: SVE AMERIČKI,” održat će se u subotu, Lipanj 22, 2019 na Androscoggin banke Colisée u Lewiston, Maine s vremenom zvona od 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com.

O New England borbama

New England Borbe ("NEF") je borba događaji promocije tvrtke. NEF-ova misija je stvaranje najkvalitetnijih događaja za borce i navijače. Nef je izvršni tim ima veliko iskustvo u borilačkim sportovima upravljanje, Proizvodnja događaji, Odnosi s medijima, marketing, Pravna i oglašavanje

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BOUCHER HOPES SECOND TIME WILL BE A CHARM FOR CAPTURING FLYWEIGHT TITLE

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Za immediate release: Lewiston, Mejn (Svibanj 25, 2019) - New England Borbe (NEF) vraća se u subotu u Androseggin Bank Colisee, Lipanj 22 sa svojim sljedećim događajem mješovitih borilačkih vještina, “NEF 39: SVE AMERIČKI.” One of the featured fights on the amateur portion of the pro/am card will see Nate Boucher (4-3) tangle with Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant NEF Amateur Flyweight Title.

This will be Boucher’s second attempt at capturing the flyweight belt. Then-undefeated, Boucher met Justin Witham (4-4) u studenom 2017 for the championship in Portland, Mejn. Witham went on to win the bout, i naslovni, via split decision on the judges’ bodovima. Many in attendance, međutim, felt that Boucher had dominated the bout.

The loss to Witham was the start of a three-fight skid for the former wrestler from Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine. Boucher has rebounded and put himself back in contention for the flyweight strap with back-to-back first-round submission victories at “NEF 36” a “NEF 37,” odnosno.

Boucher represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Lewiston, Mejn.

“Since coming up short on the judges’ scorecards in my first title fight—a fight that many fans feel I won—I have been focused on one single goal: getting another shot at the belt,” said Boucher. “Konačno, that opportunity is here and I don’t plan on allowing anything to stand in my way of achieving my main goal which is winning the flyweight title! I’m doing everything that I need to do in order to make sure that the judges don’t play a role in the outcome on June 22nd. Special thanks to all of my sponsors and supporters for helping me on my way back to the belt fight—I vow to make you all proud at ‘All-American’ in Lewiston.”

Robert Presley, known as “Ratnik,” comes to Maine all the way from Lancaster, Ohio to challenge for the flyweight title. He was victorious in his most recent bout last January via unanimous decision. With this being his tenth amateur bout, Presley plans on turning pro soon after. He represents both 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu and the Lancaster Academy of MMA.

“On June 22nd, I will be flying in from the little town of Newark, Ohio to go to war with Nate Boucher for the NEF flyweight title,” said Presley. “I don’t know much about Nate, but I will be honored to share the cage with him. Nakon ove borbe, I am turning pro. I’ve learned a lot from my amateur career and am ready to showcase my talent. Many thanks to NEF for giving me a chance to please their home crowd. I hope everyone is ready for a battle!"

“NEF 39: SVE AMERIČKI,” održat će se u subotu, Lipanj 22, 2019 na Androscoggin banke Colisée u Lewiston, Maine s vremenom zvona od 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com.

O New England borbama

New England Borbe ("NEF") je borba događaji promocije tvrtke. NEF-ova misija je stvaranje najkvalitetnijih događaja za borce i navijače. Nef je izvršni tim ima veliko iskustvo u borilačkim sportovima upravljanje, Proizvodnja događaji, Odnosi s medijima, marketing, Pravna i oglašavanje.

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A NEW MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION WILL BE CROWNED AT NEF 39

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Za immediate release: Lewiston, Mejn (Svibanj 22, 2019) - New England Borbe (NEF) vraća se u subotu u Androseggin Bank Colisee, Lipanj 22 sa svojim sljedećim događajem mješovitih borilačkih vještina, “NEF 39: SVE AMERIČKI.” Ranije danas, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur title fight to the card. Carlton Charles (3-2) će se suočiti Jordan Norman (2-1) for the vacant amateur middleweight belt.

Prior to entering the MMA ranks, Carlton Charles made his mark on the football field. He played for Windham High School in Windham, Maine and later led the team to a Class A title as an assistant coach. Charles went on to play fullback for the University of Maine Black Bears. He made his NEF debut in the summer of 2017 with a 23-second knockout win. He would top that performance with a 12-second knockout victory in February 2018. After an unsuccessful attempt at capturing the amateur welterweight title against Duncan Smith (5-3) last June, Charles returned to the cage one month ago in New Hampshire and picked up yet another first-round knockout win.

“As always, I feel blessed and very grateful for the opportunity to fight for the belt,” rekao je Charles.  “I know Jordan has come a long way in this sport and is always training hard and improving. I will be looking to not be caught by one of those big meat hooks that he has for hands. He’s a big powerful guy, and I’m going to be training hard as always to be able to go out and perform to my best ability. I know my coaches will have me ready for this one! have no doubt in my mind the fans will be in for a real treat with this one.”

Jordan Norman has indeed come a long way since his NEF debut last June. He lost that evening via first-round knockout, but Norman would come firing back in his next two bouts. He won a split decision over John Assam (0-1) prošle jeseni, and just last month finished Greg Ishihara (0-1) in the second round. Norman represents the Bad Little Falls Dojo.

“I’m honored for the opportunity to get into the NEF cage and compete for the amateur title against someone like Carlton,” exclaimed Norman. “He and I will put on one hell of a show for the Lewiston crowd. Both of us come to fight and it won’t be any different on June 22nd. I have nothing but respect for him and his team. I’m excited for the task at hand and scrapping it out for the middleweight title.”

The middleweight title fight between Charles and Norman is the fourth already announced for the “NEF 39” card. Josh “Hook On” Harvey (6-0-1) is scheduled to defend the professional featherweight title against Jordan Downey (5-4), while Nate Boucher (4-3) will square off with Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant amateur men’s flyweight belt, and undefeated Glory Watson (4-0) takes on Caree Hill (4-1) to crown NEF’s first amateur women’s flyweight champion. Also announced for the card, Jesse “Viking” Erickson (9-7) faces Lewis Corapi (8-5) in a professional lightweight bout.

“NEF 39: SVE AMERIČKI,” održat će se u subotu, Lipanj 22, 2019 na Androscoggin banke Colisée u Lewiston, Maine s vremenom zvona od 7 pm. Ulaznice su na prodaju sada www.TheColisee.com.

O New England borbama

New England Borbe ("NEF") je borba događaji promocije tvrtke. NEF-ova misija je stvaranje najkvalitetnijih događaja za borce i navijače. Nef je izvršni tim ima veliko iskustvo u borilačkim sportovima upravljanje, Proizvodnja događaji, Odnosi s medijima, marketing, Pravna i oglašavanje.

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WOMEN’S MMA FLYWEIGHT TITLE IS UP FOR GRABS AT NEF 39

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Za immediate release: Lewiston, Mejn (Svibanj 17, 2019) - New England Borbe (NEF) vraća se u subotu u Androseggin Bank Colisee, Lipanj 22 sa svojim sljedećim događajem mješovitih borilačkih vještina, “NEF 39: SVE AMERIČKI.” Ranije danas, the fight promotion announced the addition of a women’s amateur title fight to the card. Glory Watson (4-0) je na rasporedu u lice Caree Hill (4-1) for the vacant NEF Women’s Amateur Flyweight Title. The bout will be presented by NEF in conjunction with Queen MMA Media.

Undefeated Glory Watson will look to continue her winning ways in the NEF cage and, u tome, make history as the promotion’s first women’s 125-pound titleholder. In 2018, she was the runner up for “Rookie of the Year” as voted by NEF fans. Earlier this year, Watson submitted a very tough Rachael Lippert (4-3) na “NEF 37.”  She followed up that performance with a unanimous decision victory this spring on a fight card in Massachusetts. Watson represents Young’s MMA based in Bangor, Mejn.

“I am looking forward to stepping up and attempting to earn the 125 naslov,” said Watson. “Caree Hill is a good opponent, and will present a new set of challenges for me as a fighter. Ova borba, pobijediti ili izgubiti, will test my skill and my heart. My time in the amateur ranks may be limited, so I plan to work my way to the top.”

Caree Hill will make the 3,000 mile journey across country from Portland, Oregon to face Watson for the strap. After winning her first three amateur fights, Hill took some time off from the cage following her first loss in 2017. She returned late in 2018 with a unanimous decision victory in her most recent bout. Hill holds a win in the cage of national promotion Legacy FC. She represents Team Quest which was founded by MMA pioneers and UFC legends Randy Couture (19-11) i Dan Henderson (32-15).  Hill is in good company with Team Quest. The West Coast-based team has produced many of the top names in the sport over the years, including Chael Sonnen (30-16), Nateov kamenolom (12-4), i pokojni Evan Tanner (32-8) samo da nabrojim nekoliko.

“I’m honored for the opportunity to fight for the flyweight championship for New England Fights,” remarked Hill when reached for comment.  “I relish the challenge of fighting an undefeated fighter in her own backyard. I never back down from a challenge. This is guaranteed to be an exciting fight.”

The title fight between Watson and Hill joins two other championship contests already announced for the “NEF 39” card. Josh “Hook On” Harvey (6-0-1) is scheduled to defend the professional featherweight title against Jordan Downey (5-4), while Nate Boucher (4-3) will square off with Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant amateur men’s flyweight belt. Also announced for the card, Jesse “Viking” Erickson (9-7) faces Lewis Corapi (8-5) in a professional lightweight bout.

“NEF 39: SVE AMERIČKI,” održat će se u subotu, Lipanj 22, 2019 na Androscoggin banke Colisée u Lewiston, Maine s vremenom zvona od 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com.

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NEF TURNS THE OLD PORT INTO KING’S LANDING FOR A NIGHT OF NONSTOP MMA BATTLES

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Portland, Mejn (Travanj 28, 2019) - New England Borbe (NEF) returned to Aura in Portland on Saturday night with its latest mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 38: STORMBORN.”  The event was in homage to the HBO seriesGame of Thrones complete with ring girls attired as the “Mother of Dragons” Daenerys Targaryen and Sansa Stark, as well as a cello player opening the event with music from the hit show’s soundtrack. A capacity crowd of over 1100 was on hand for the action.

U glavnom turniru, Ras Hylton (4-2) defeated Charles Penn (0-1) in a heavyweight contest. The ringside physician stopped the bout in the first round when a cut on Penn’s forehead could not be closed. Hylton landed a perfectly-placed straight right hand that opened the gash on Penn’s head and left blood pouring to the mat in a gruesome stream of crimson.

Caleb Hall (3-0) remained undefeated to start his professional career with his third straight win. Hall submitted journeyman Jay Ellis (15-86) in the first round of the co-main event of the evening.

On the amateur portion of the fight card, four titles were at stake.

In the first championship bout of the evening, Tom Pagliarulo (3-1) captured the vacant NEF Amateur Featherweight strap with a unanimous decision victory over Zac Richard (3-1-1).  Pritom, Pagliarulo, a native of Haverhill, Massachusetts, handed Richard the first loss of his career.

Duncan Smith (5-3) defended the NEF Amateur Welterweight Title against Jon Tefft (2-1).  After five hard-fought rounds, Smith was declared the winner on all three judges’ scorecards. It was a good night for Smith’s team of Evolution Athletix. The Saco, Maine-based team went 4-0 on the evening with Smith’s teammates Adina Beaudry (3-0), Keegan Hornstra (4-11), and Megan Rosado (1-1) all picking up wins.

Taylor Thompson (4-0) made short work of Michigan’s Andrea Howland (2-1) to become the first-ever NEF Women’s Amateur Bantamweight Champion. Thompson submitted Howland in the first round with an armbar. The fight was brought to Portland by NEF in conjunction with Queen MMA Media.

In the fourth, and final, championship bout on the amateur card, Kam Arnold (5-0) kept his knockout streak alive with a first-round downing of Henry Clark (5-5).  It was the fifth straight knockout for Arnold who retained the amateur bantamweight belt.

The fight promotion also announced several fights for its long-awaited return to Lewiston on June 22 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. The event is titled “NEF 39: SVE AMERIČKI.”

Hometown favorite Jesse Erickson (9-7) will take on Lewis Corapi (8-5) that evening in a lightweight contest. Erickson is a mainstay of the NEF cage and a perpetual top contender to the promotion’s professional 155-pound title. Massachusetts’ Corapi is a seasoned veteran of the New England MMA circuit, finally making his NEF debut on June 22.

Josh Harvey (6-0-1) announced that he would return to the cage at “NEF 39” to take on Jordan Downey (5-4) from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Harvey will defend the NEF Pro Featherweight Title that evening looking for his first successful defense since capturing the belt last February in Bangor. Downey is on a two-fight win streak.

Nate Boucher (4-3) will take on Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant NEF Amateur Flyweight Title. Boucher has finished his last two opponents in the first round to move himself back into contention for another shot at the 125-pound belt. Presley represents the Lancaster Academy of MMA in Lancaster, Ohio.

In a solemn moment to open the event, NEF paid tribute to longtime staff member Casey Main with a ten-bell salute. The Wiscasset, Maine resident passed away unexpectedly late last week. The promotion dedicated the event to his memory.

The full results from Portland, Mejn:

STRUČNI

Ras Hylton def. Charles Penn via doctor stoppage, krug 1
Kaleb Hall def. Jay Ellis via submission, krug 1
Keegan Hornstra def. Zenon Herrera via submission, krug 1
Bryant Bullock def. Fred Lear via submission, krug 2

Amater

Kam Arnold def. Henry Clark preko KO, krug 1
Taylor Thompson def. Andrea Howland via submission, krug 1
Duncan Smith def. Jon Tefft via unanimous decision
Tom Pagliarulo def. Zac Richard via unanimous decision
Arii Fernandez def. Ryan Savage via submission, krug 1
Titus Pannell def. Justin Philbrook via TKO, krug 2
Brian Cosco def. Garry Carr via TKO, krug 1
Megan Rosado def. Amanda Bennett via split decision
Jason Landry def. Justin Boraczek via submission, round 1
Brandon Maillet-Fevens def. Jesse Fitzsimmons via submission, krug 1
Jordan Norman def. Greg Ishihara via TKO, krug 2
Nate White def. Clifford Redman via tapout to strikes, krug 1
Schuyler Vallaincourt def. Dillon Henry via ref stoppage, krug 2
Adina Beaudry def. Traci Baldwin via TKO, krug 2

Nef je sljedeći mješovite borilačke-arts događaj, “NEF 39: SVE AMERIČKI,” održat će se u subotu, Lipanj 22, 2019 na Androscoggin banke Colisée u Lewiston, Maine s vremenom zvona od 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com.

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NEF 38 SELLS-OUT IN RECORD TIME; SIXTH STRAIGHT SELLOUT FOR MAINE-BASED FIGHT PROMOTION

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Za immediate release: Portland, Mejn (Travanj 22, 2019) - New England Borbe (NEF) predstavit će svoje sljedeće miješane borilačke vještine (MMA) događaj, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” this April 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced that tickets for the event were officially sold-out.

The sellout comes a full five days prior to the event, marking a new record for the fight promotion. The previous record holder, “NEF 37,” sold out three days before that event earlier this year. This marks the sixth straight sellout for NEF, a streak stretching back to April 2018.

“The NEF brand is stronger than ever and continues to grow,” remarked NEF promoter and co-owner Nick DiSalvo. “It’s a time where we’re seeing competitors falter around us with half-empty venues and weak fight cards. But not NEF. We have been the trendsetter for the way in which we promote our fighters ever since we arrived on the scene in 2012. And it shows in the numbers we have done, and continue to do, at the box office.”

“We have competitors flying in from all over the country for ‘Stomborn,'” rekao NEF suvlasnik i provodadžija Matt Peterson.  “With four title fights, three women’s fights, decorated wrestlers and all colors of the BJJ belt spectrum represented, it’s no wonder this show sold out early. We’ve got a couple of surprises in store for fans on Saturday too. It’s never hyperbole when we tell people to get their tickets early. If you were sleeping and missed out on this one, don’t wait on getting your tickets early for June 22nd when we go back to the Colisee to celebrate all things America. Ulaznice ići na prodaju sutra!"

Nef je sljedeći mješovite borilačke-arts događaj, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” will take place this Saturday, Travanj 27, 2019 u Auri u Portlandu, Maine s vremenom zvona od 7 pm. Tickets to the event are officially sold-out.

O New England borbama

New England Borbe ("NEF") je borba događaji promocije tvrtke. NEF-ova misija je stvaranje najkvalitetnijih događaja za borce i navijače. Nef je izvršni tim ima veliko iskustvo u borilačkim sportovima upravljanje, Proizvodnja događaji, Odnosi s medijima, marketing, Pravna i oglašavanje.

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OLDEST ATHLETE TO EVER WIN IN PROMOTION’S CAGE TO RETURN AT NEF 38

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Za immediate release: Portland, Mejn (Ožujak 28, 2019) - New England Borbe (NEF) predstavit će svoje sljedeće miješane borilačke vještine (MMA) događaj, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” travnja 27, 2019 u Auri u Portlandu. Ranije danas, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card. Garry Carr (1-0) will return to the cage to take on Brian Cosco (3-7) at a fight weight of 158-pounds.

Garry Carr made his debut in the NEF cage at “NEF 31” in the fall of 2017. That night, he submitted David Hart in the first round to pick up the win. In doing so, Carr became the oldest athlete ever to emerge victorious in the NEF cage at the age of 56. He will look to break his own record on April 27 kada, u dobi od 57, he returns for his sophomore effort. Carr is a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) based out of Lewiston, Mejn.

“Very proud to announce my return to the NEF cage on April 27th at Aura in Portland’s Old Port district,” said Carr. “It’s been over a year since my MMA debut and I have great memories there. I will be fighting out of team Central Maine BJJ who have prepared me for this match. I’m looking to show the skills I have learned to the crowd and hope that they will cheer me on to victory. Let’s fill the house and make it a night to remember.”

Brian Cosco may be a newcomer to the NEF cage, but he is a longtime veteran of the New England MMA scene. The Revere, Massachusetts native has competed on the regional circuit since 2011 and has ten previous cage appearances to his credit. He will look to get back on the winning track after a loss last summer on a fight card in New Hampshire. Cosco currently represents Sityodtong and Brazil 021 of Somerville and Medford, Massachusetts respectively.

“I’m excited to come up to Maine and fight for NEF,” exclaimed Cosco. “I’m feeling good. I’m not injured going into a fight for the first time in a while. I plan on going in there and getting the finish. I want to win convincingly so the NEF fans will want to see me back in there. I’m going to give the fans their money’s worth. I can’t wait for that cage door to shut!”

Nef je sljedeći mješovite borilačke-arts događaj, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” održat će se u subotu, Travanj 27, 2019 u Auri u Portlandu, Maine s vremenom zvona od 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.AuraMaine.com.