Portland, Maine (Lub ob hlis ntuj 26, 2019) – Tshiab England Fights (NEF) yuav nthuav qhia nws tom ntej sib xyaw-sib ntaus sib tua-txuj ci (MMA) kev tshwm sim, “NEF 38: Cua daj cua dub,” on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 27, 2019 ntawm Aura hauv Portland. Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional heavyweight fight to the card.“The Jamaican Shamrock” Ras “Rasquatch” Lub hau hyLONyog teem rau lub ntsej muagCharles Penn.
At 6’6,” Ras Hylton is one of the largest competitors ever to step foot in the NEF cage. He started his amateur MMA career three years ago this month and went 3-0 prior to making his professional debut at “NEF 27” nyob rau hauv Lub ob hlis ntuj 2017. Hylton has put together a record of 3-2 raws li ib tug pro. He will be looking to bounce back from a loss to Yorgan De Castro (4-0) in an unsuccessful bid to capture the inaugural NEF Cruiserweight Championship at “NF 36” kawg Kaum ib hlis.
Hylton trains with First Class MMA in Brunswick, Maine as well as Dragon Fire Martial Arts in Portland. He is a longtime practitioner of Taekwondo, a discipline in which he holds a black belt.
“I’m really grateful to be fighting in my home again,” hais hylton. “After my humbling return late last year, it’s been a time of reflection on what is necessary for my success. Lucky for me, I have family in every part of my life. From home, mus rau lub gym, to the dojo, to my job, I’m constantly getting my motivation to do things better. Thank you for keeping me going, and helping me find excellence. It’s going to be a great year!"
Hylton’s opponent at “Nef 38,” Charles Penn, will be making his professional debut. Penn put together an impressive 6-3 record as an amateur competing throughout the Midwest. He now represents Hayastan MMA based in North Carolina.
NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 38: Cua daj cua dub,” yuav muaj nyob rau hnub Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland, Maine nrog lub sijhawm tswb ntawm 7 PM. Daim pib yog muag tam sim no ntawmwww.auramaine.com. ��