בנגור, מיין (פבואר 2, 2019) – While the polar vortex froze solid the nearby Penobscot River, קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) had the mercury rising with some wild mixed-martial-arts (MMA) action inside the Cross Insurance Center on Friday night. The popular fight promotion brought its latest event to Bangor with yet another sold-out crowd of more than 1200 on hand. It was the fourth event, and fourth sell-out, in Bangor for NEF since 2016. The event was aptly titled “SUB ZERO” in anticipation of the bone-chilling weather raging outside.
The main event saw Josh Harvey (6-0-1) claim the NEF Professional Featherweight strap when he defeated Bill Jones (13-11) in the first round via technical submission. In so doing, Harvey made history as the first competitor to win titles in two different weight divisions in NEF. He previously held the NEF Amateur Lightweight title.
Mark Gardner (1-0) was victorious over CJ Ewer (3-3) in Gardner’s professional debut. Ewer was unable to continue after the first round due to a cut above his eye.
In the amateur headliner, פרד ליר (6-2-1) and Zac Richard (3-0-1) fought to a five-round draw on the judges’ scorecards in a bout for the vacant NEF Amateur Featherweight Title. Lear had a point taken away in the first round by referee John English for grabbing the cage. The amateur featherweight championship remains vacant.
קייטי דנינג (2-1) and Glory Watson (3-0) both picked up wins for Young’s MMA in their respective women’s bouts. Denning defeated Amanda Bennett (0-1) via split decision while Watson submitted Wisconsin’s Rachael Lippert (4-3) בסיבוב השלישי.
The results from Bangor, מיין:
מקצועי
ג'וש הארווי def. Bill Jones via technical submission, סיבוב 1
Mark Gardner def. CJ Ewer via technical knockout, סיבוב 2
חובבנים
Fred Lear fought Zac Richard to a five-round draw
Devin Corson def. Taylor Bartlett via unanimous decision
Catie Denning def. Amanda Bennett via split decision
Jake Bagley def. Brady MacDonald via unanimous decision
ברייס במפורד def. Roger Ewer via KO, סיבוב 1
Glory Watson def. Rachael Lippert via guillotine submission, סיבוב 3
Nate Boucher def. Dillon Henry via rear-naked submission, סיבוב 1
Jordan Young def. Clifford Redman via rear-naked submission, סיבוב 1
רוב כי"ח def. Joe Howard via rear-naked choke submission, סיבוב 2
האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” יתקיים בשבת, אפריל 27, 2019 באאורה בפורטלנד, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. כרטיסים במכירה כעת ב www.AuraMaine.com.