FOUR MMA CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT COLLISION COURSE IN PORTLAND

PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Noviembre 10, 2019) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) held its most recent mixed-martial-arts (MMA) evento, “NEF 41: Collision Course,” on Saturday night at Aura in Portland. Four titles were decided on a thirteen-fight card held before a capacity audience.

En el evento principal, Cara Greenwell (10-4) played the role of spoiler, winning the NEF Amateur Women’s Strawweight Championship with a unanimous decision over Bangor, Maine deGloria "La furia" Watson (6-1).  Greenwell came all the way from Oklahoma for the fight. It is the first blemish on the previously-undefeated Watson’s amateur record.

“Killa” Kam Arnold (6-1) retained the NEF Amateur Bantamweight strap with a devastating second-round knockout ofWalt Shea(3-2) in the evening’s co-main event. It was Arnold’s second successful defense of the title and the sixth knockout victory of his amateur career.

Zac "Rocky" Richard(5-2-1) captured the NEF Amateur Lightweight Title with a unanimous decision win over“Magic” Mike Murray(2-1).  The fight went back and forth for five grueling rounds and looked at one point like the doctor at cageside would stop the bout due to an injury on Richard’s knee. The fight continued, sin embargo, and Richard pulled out the win on the judges’ scorecards.

Nate Boucher (6-3) derrotadoSteve Desjardins (5-4) via submission in the first round to become the new NEF Amateur Flyweight Champion. The win was Boucher’s fourth in a row.

In addition to the fights, NEF announced that its first event of 2020 would take place on February 8 as the promotion debuts at the 1900-seat Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The show is titled “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction” and tickets went on sale Saturday night atwww.PortTix.com

Already announced for “NEF 42” is a five-round professional lightweight title fight between former NEF championBruce Boyington "Pretty Boy" (17-11) y WEC y veterano de UFCJosh “El Fluke” Grispi(14-5).  Boyington has not fought in his home state of Maine in two years, while Grispi has been absent from competition since his release from the UFC in 2013. Boyington previously held the promotion’s lightweight title before vacating it to sign with the World Series of Fighting.

Another lightweight fight announced for “NEF 42” will feature two Maine fan-favorites asJosh “descolgar” Harvey(7-0-1) pone su récord invicto en la línea contraJesse “The Viking” Erickson (9-8).  Harvey is the reigning NEF Pro Featherweight Champion and one of the top prospects in the entire country. Erickson will be looking to bounce back from a loss last summer in his attempt to capture the lightweight strap.

A third pro fight was announced for “NEF 42” that will feature localsDominic “Domnation” Jones (2-3) yCarl Langston (0-4).  Jones most recently competed for global promotion Bellator on a fight card in Connecticut. Langston, after a solid amateur career, will be looking for his first professional win in front of his hometown crowd.

The official results from Portland, Maine:


Cara Greenwell def. Glory Watson via unanimous decision
Kam Arnold def. Walt Shea via knockout, ronda 2
Zac Richard def. Mike Murray via unanimous decision
Nate Boucher def. Steve Desjardins via tap to rear-naked choke, ronda 1
Solomon Spigel def. George Pissimissis via technical submission, ronda 1
Joe Howard def. Jesse Fitzsimmons via doctor stoppage, ronda 1
Greg Ishihara def. Dylan Williams via technical knockout, ronda 1
Justin Middleton def. Jon Assam via tap to rear-naked choke, ronda 1
Brian Cosco def. Clifford Redman vía presentación técnica, ronda 1
Caleb Austin def. Ryan Fogg via technical knockout, ronda 2
Nate blanca def. Austin Hamilton via technical knockout, ronda 1
Brandon Maillet-def Fevens. Tyler Knights via tap to rear-naked choke, ronda 2
Chandler Chapman def. Tim Bergeron via unanimous decision

Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra’ siguiente evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 42: Sinfonía de destruccion,” se llevará a cabo el sábado, Febrero 8, 2020 Merrill auditorio en Portland, Maine. Los boletos están a la venta enwww.PortTix.com.

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