Tam sim TSO TAWM: Portland, Maine (Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 10, 2019) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) held its most recent mixed-martial-arts (MMA) kev tshwm sim, “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.
Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, Cara Greenwell (10-4) played the role of spoiler, winning the NEF Amateur Women’s Strawweight Championship with a unanimous decision over Bangor, Maine lubGlory “The Fury” 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, Txawm li cas los, and Richard pulled out the win on the judges’ scorecards.
Nate Boucher (6-3) yeejSteve 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 "Zoo nkauj tub" Boyington (17-11) and WEC and UFC veteranJosh “The 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 “Hook On” Harvey(7-0-1) txo nws hwj nws undefeated cov ntaub ntawv rau ntawm kab tiv thaivJesse “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) thiabCarl 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, puag ncig 2
Zac Richard def. Mike Murray via unanimous decision
Nate Boucher def. Steve Desjardins via tap to rear-naked choke, puag ncig 1
Solomon Spigel def. George Pissimissis via technical submission, puag ncig 1
Joe Howard def. Jesse Fitzsimmons via doctor stoppage, puag ncig 1
Greg Ishihara def. Dylan Williams via technical knockout, puag ncig 1
Justin Middleton def. Jon Assam via tap to rear-naked choke, puag ncig 1
Brian Cosco def. Clifford Redman via technical submission, puag ncig 1
Caleb Austin def. Ryan Fogg via technical knockout, puag ncig 2
Nate White def. Austin Hamilton via technical knockout, puag ncig 1
Brandon Maillet-Fevens def. Tyler Knights via tap to rear-naked choke, puag ncig 2
Chandler Chapman def. Tim Bergeron via unanimous decision
Tshiab England Fights’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Daim pib no yog rau cov muag khoom tam sim no nyobwww.PortTix.com.
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