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HEAVYWEIGHTS TO MAKE SOPHOMORE CAGE APPEARANCES AT NEF 22

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Lewiston, Maine (Març 16, 2016) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF), Número u de la promoció de lluita regional d'Amèrica, celebrarà el seu proper esdeveniment, “NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ” a Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. La carta de lluita inclourà una barreja d'arts marcials mixtes (MMA) i combats de boxa professional. El dia d'avui, NEF announced the addition of an amateur heavyweight bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” cartellera. Ras Hylton (1-0) està programat per enfrontar Matt Glover (1-0) at a fight weight of 265-pounds.

 

Weighing in at 227-pounds and standing 6’6,” Ras Hylton towered over the top of the cage at “NEF 21” last month in his MMA debut. It took him just over a minute to dispatch his opponent, Zak Bergeron (0-1), using his reach advantage to pummel Bergeron with a barrage of strikes. Hylton is a member of Dragon Fire Martial Arts of South Portland, Maine, as well as First Class MMA based in Brunswick.

 

“I’m immensely grateful to my teams at Dragon Fire MMA and First Class MMA for helping me to prepare for this dream made real,” exclaimed Hylton. “I expect that Mr. Glover will help provide an excellent show for the fans as we both fight for victory, making this show as memorable as my debut was for me. All roads lead here, and I want mine to lead to victory. Thank you for all the support folks!”

 

En “NEF 21,” Matt Glover defeated Gravin Guillen (2-5) per nocaut tècnic en el primer round. During his time at Mountain Valley High School (MVHS) a Rumford, Maine, Glover was a standout on the football field. He is a member of Berserkers MMA where he trains under coaches Mike Hansen (3-3) and Gary Dolloff. Glover’s younger brother Ryan (Glover, 3-1) is the reigning NEF MMA Amateur Light-Heavyweight Champion. At 236-pounds and 6’2,” Glover realizes he will need to overcome Hylton’s height and reach advantage on 23 d'abril.

 

“I’m very excited for my next NEF battle,” said Glover. “I think I will be even more prepared and less nervous for this fight. My head will be clearer. For my debut, my brother was also on the card and I was a little distracted as a result, but for this fight, my mind is all business about what’s in front of me. Ras possesses a huge challenge with his height and reach, but I plan on neutralizing his kicks and getting inside and coming straight forward and throwing bombs. My training is getting me better and better and getting me more prepared every day. There will be some bloodshed on 23 d'abril – and I will give 110% effort, as always.”

 

pròxim esdeveniment de Nova Anglaterra Combats ', "NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ," té lloc Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. Les entrades per a "NEF 22" comencen a les hores $25 i estan a la venda a www.TheColisee.com o trucant a la taquilla a Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525. Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguir-los en Twitternefights i unir-te al grup oficial de Facebook "de Nova Anglaterra Fights".

 

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Lluites de Nova Anglaterra ("NEF") és una empresa d'esdeveniments promocions lluita. La missió de NEF és crear els esdeveniments de major qualitat per als combatents i els fans de Maine per igual. L'equip executiu de NEF té una àmplia experiència en la gestió dels esports de combat, producció d'esdeveniments, relacions amb els mitjans, mercadeig, legal i publicitat.

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RECENTLY VACATED FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE TO BE FILLED AT NEF 22

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Lewiston, Maine (Març 11, 2016) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF), Número u de la promoció de lluita regional d'Amèrica, celebrarà el seu proper esdeveniment, “NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ” a Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. La carta de lluita inclourà una barreja d'arts marcials mixtes (MMA) i combats de boxa professional. El dia d'avui, NEF announced the addition of an amateur featherweight title bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” cartellera. Caleb Saló (6-3) s'enfrontarà a Eric Nelson (2-2) for the vacant NEF MMA Amateur Featherweight Title. The championship was vacated earlier this week when previous champion Aaron Lacey (6-1) announced that he would enter the professional ranks at “NEF 22.”

 

Caleb Hall is a member of the Choi Institute of Portland, Maine. He was a two-time Maine state champion wrestling for Dirigo High School in Dixfield. Hall later wrestled for both Plymouth State University (PSU) in New Hampshire and the University of Southern Maine (USM). He began competing in MMA in September 2012, making his debut at “NEF IV.” Hall last appeared in the NEF cage this past fall, scoring an impressive first-round submission victory over Matt Tamayo (0-1). He feels that his wrestling experience will carry him to the featherweight title on 23 d'abril contra Nelson.

 

“I’m very excited to fight for the belt I have worked for,” said Hall. “My wrestling and constant pressure will be a big problem for Nelson. The scrambles and pressure will fold him and I’ll get the finish.”

 

Erik Nelson is a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) located in Lewiston, Maine where he is a jiu-jitsu instructor. Al desembre, he was awarded his brown belt by head coach Travis Wells. A few weeks later, Nelson would go on to defeat Julio Martinez (0-2) a “NEF 21.” Nelson believes his jiu-jitsu will be the deciding factor when he meets Caleb Hall for the amateur featherweight title on 23 d'abril.

 

“I am very excited for the opportunity to fight for a title in my hometown,” said Nelson. “Caleb is a talented wrestler, but I feel my jiu-jitsu is far superior. No matter where the fight goes, I see my hand being raised at the end.”

 

pròxim esdeveniment de Nova Anglaterra Combats ', "NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ," té lloc Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. Les entrades per a "NEF 22" comencen a les hores $25 i estan a la venda a www.TheColisee.com o trucant a la taquilla a Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525. Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguir-los en Twitternefights i unir-te al grup oficial de Facebook "de Nova Anglaterra Fights".

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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH ADDED TO NEF 22 TARGETA DE LLUITA

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Lewiston, Maine (Març 10, 2016) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF), Número u de la promoció de lluita regional d'Amèrica, celebrarà el seu proper esdeveniment, “NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ” a Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. La carta de lluita inclourà una barreja d'arts marcials mixtes (MMA) i combats de boxa professional. El dia d'avui, NEF announced the addition of an amateur heavyweight bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” cartellera. Nick Gulliver (2-0) es reunirà David Smith (2-1) at a fight weight of 265-pounds.

 

Nick Gulliver is a product of John Raio’s First Class MMA gym of Brunswick, Maine, as well as the Foundry – 1 brasiler Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy located in Farmington, Maine. He made his amateur debut last June at “NEF XVIII,” submitting Sonny Spratt (0-2) en la primera ronda. Gulliver followed up that victory with a technical knockout (QUI) win over Jason Field (0-2) this past November a mere 12-seconds into the first round. He hopes another win on 23 d'abril will put him in line for a shot at the NEF MMA Amateur Heavyweight Title currently held by Billy Leahy (3-1).

 

“I’m looking forward to fighting again for NEF on 23 d'abril, and I’m thankful for the opportunity that Matt Peterson and Nick Disalvo give me to fight for their amazing organization,” said Gulliver. “I’ll be fighting who I think is now the number one heavyweight fighter fighting for NEF, David Smith. This kid is a great fighter and good athlete. I’m looking forward to a great fight. I fight for two amazing schools and organizations, the Foundry and First Class MMA. This fight will be the first time I won’t be fighting in front of my father who is sick. It’s a lot for him to go to these events being so sick and on oxygen all the time. But my father stated he would make it to one last fight if I get a title shot. I think fighting Dave Smith and winning would put me in a good spot to fight for a title. I’m looking to get that fight in front of my father who pushes me to be the man I am today. Així, for three rounds on 23 d'abril, I’ll be pushing harder than I have in the past to get that opportunity. I’m always looking to impress the crowd. I think fighting someone like Smith will keep the crowd on their feet.”

 

Dave Smith is a member of Berserkers MMA based out of Rumford, Maine. Smith has an extensive wrestling background, having gone 147-17 while competing for Mountain Valley High School (MVHS) and winning two state titles in the process. He also wrestled for Plymouth State University (PSU) in New Hampshire. Com Gulliver, Smith finished his first two opponents in the opening round. He is looking to bounce back from a loss to Brendan Battles (2-0) a “NEF 21” mes passat.

 

“I’m glad to be on another NEF card,” exclaimed Smith. “I am also very excited to be fighting Nick Gully. Nick has had a couple impressive wins and I think this will be a good fight! So get ready because it’s going to be a hell of a show.”

 

pròxim esdeveniment de Nova Anglaterra Combats ', "NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ," té lloc Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. Les entrades per a "NEF 22" comencen a les hores $25 i estan a la venda a www.TheColisee.com o trucant a la taquilla a Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525. Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguir-los en Twitternefights i unir-te al grup oficial de Facebook "de Nova Anglaterra Fights".

 

Sobre Baralles de Nova Anglaterra

 

Lluites de Nova Anglaterra ("NEF") és una empresa d'esdeveniments promocions lluita. La missió de NEF és crear els esdeveniments de major qualitat per als combatents i els fans de Maine per igual. L'equip executiu de NEF té una àmplia experiència en la gestió dels esports de combat, producció d'esdeveniments, relacions amb els mitjans, mercadeig, legal i publicitat.

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EL CAMPIÓ AMATEUR MMA VACA EL TÍTOL PER FER DEBUT PROFESSIONAL A NEF 22

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Lewiston, Maine (Març 9, 2016) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF), Número u de la promoció de lluita regional d'Amèrica, celebrarà el seu proper esdeveniment, “NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ” a Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. La carta de lluita inclourà una barreja d'arts marcials mixtes (MMA) i combats de boxa professional. El dia d'avui, NEF announced the addition of a professional featherweight contest to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” cartellera. Aaron “Implacable” Lacey (0-0) will make his professional debut against tough veteran “Inastillable 2.0” Derek Shorey(3-5) amb un pes de baralla de 145 lliures-.

 

Aaron Lacey leaves behind a legacy of victory in the amateur ranks. He put together an impressive record of 6-1 since his debut in the fall of 2012. Lacey capped off his amateur stint by winning the inaugural NEF MMA Amateur Featherweight Championship last November, handing Caleb Horner (4-1) the first loss of his career in the process. Lacey is currently the number-one ranked amateur featherweight in the northeast. És membre de Young's MMA a Bangor, Maine, i en 23 d'abril Lacey will make his professional debut alongside training partner, and NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight Champion, Josh Harvey (0-0). Lacey will vacate the amateur featherweight title to enter the professional division. NEF executives are expected to make an announcement on the status of that championship in the very near future.

 

“I am super excited to finally be making my pro debut come April,” said Lacey. “This is a goal I have had for a long time and something I have always been working towards. Derek Shorey is a very tough challenge as a debut fight. He has a tremendous skill set and a ton of experience. As far as vacating my belt, I had always viewed capturing the title as the capstone to my amateur career. In the moment, it was an incredible feeling and it is something I will always be proud of. Part of what has made me successful is that I always keep looking forward for my next big challenge and my coaches along with myself believe that those challenges are within the professional ranks.”

 

After getting off to a 3-2 start in his professional career, Derek Shorey is looking to bounce back from a three-fight skid. Last September, Shorey scored a career-defining, highlight-reel knockout of Tollison Lewis (0-5), but would go on to taste defeat in his next three matchups. La 1998 Class-C Maine state wrestling champion for Foxcroft Academy, Shorey is the founder and head coach of the Shatterproof Combat Club based out of Dexter, Maine. He served his country in the United States Navy for four years of active duty and did a tour of Iraq with SEABEE Battalion NMCB 27. Shorey is hoping to find his rhythm in the cage against Lacey at “NEF 22.”

 

“Aaron is an incredibly tough, resilient fighter,” noted Shorey. “He keeps coming at you, solid technique. Nothing but respect for him and his skills. Havent dit això, I’ve been growing rapidly under new instruction, but have been unable to find my rhythm in the cage. I feel that Aaron will bring his steady, solid pace and be met by my speed and power. I’m excited to welcome him into the professional ranks.”

 

pròxim esdeveniment de Nova Anglaterra Combats ', "NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ," té lloc Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. Les entrades per a "NEF 22" comencen a les hores $25 i estan a la venda a www.TheColisee.com o trucant a la taquilla a Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525. Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguir-los en Twitternefights i unir-te al grup oficial de Facebook "de Nova Anglaterra Fights".

 

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FIGHTERS HOPE TO SETTLE THEIR DIFFERENCES IN THE CAGE AT NEF 22

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Lewiston, Maine (Març 4, 2016) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF), Número u de la promoció de lluita regional d'Amèrica, celebrarà el seu proper esdeveniment, “NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ” a Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. La carta de lluita inclourà una barreja d'arts marcials mixtes (MMA) i combats de boxa professional. El dia d'avui, NEF va anunciar l'addició d'un concurs professional lleuger a la part de MMA del “NEF 22” cartellera. Mate “Ken Nina” Denning (2-1) es reunirà Josh “Enganxa't” Harvey (0-0) amb un pes de baralla de 150 lliures-.

 

Lewiston’s Matt Denning is coming off the first loss of his professional career this past November against Jon Lemke (5-4). Prior to that defeat, Denning was riding a four-fight win streak, all four of those wins coming by way of submission. És membre del Jiu-Jitsu Brasiler de Maine Central (CMBJJ). Denning acknowledges personal issues have existed in the past between he and Harvey, culminating in a cageside confrontation between the two athletes at the close of “NEF XV” a la tardor de 2014.

 

“I’m honored to have been asked specifically for this fight,” va dir Denning. “Josh is the 155 ammy champ and is an amazing fighter. I’m excited to watch him continue his career as a pro and move up to the top of the professional rankings. We had some personal issues between the two of us because of a poor decision I made, and I hope with us fighting it will clear the air and I’ll be able to cross train with him and Young’s MMA. We gotta give the fans what they want and this is what they wanted. I look forward to seeing everyone April 23rd.”

 

The bout will indeed be the professional debut for Harvey after an amateur career in which he went 5-1. He is the reigning NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight Champion, a title which he will now vacate as a professional. Harvey capped off his amateur stint with a highlight reel knockout over Ryan Dibartolomeo (4-4), a victory that solidified his position as the northeast region’s top-ranked amateur lightweight. Harvey is a member of Young’s MMA in Bangor, Maine. He recently signed a long-term NEF developmental deal.

 

“I’m feeling blessed to be a signed professional cage fighter,” va dir Harvey. “I’m one step closer to my goal and 23 d'abril I’ll take another. I’ve wanted a chance to fight ‘Ken Doll’ ever since I met him – he is just one of those guys. I’m thankful for the opportunity.”

 

“One thing is very clear in this matchup – Josh and Matt don’t like each other,” stated NEF matchmaker and co-owner Matt Peterson. “There is some deep, pent-up frustration that has been percolating between these two for a long time – and on April 23rd, the cork comes out. It’s going to be spectacular.”

 

pròxim esdeveniment de Nova Anglaterra Combats ', "NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ," té lloc Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. Les entrades per a "NEF 22" comencen a les hores $25 i estan a la venda a www.TheColisee.com o trucant a la taquilla a Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525. Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguir-los en Twitternefights i unir-te al grup oficial de Facebook "de Nova Anglaterra Fights".

 

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Lluites de Nova Anglaterra ("NEF") és una empresa d'esdeveniments promocions lluita. La missió de NEF és crear els esdeveniments de major qualitat per als combatents i els fans de Maine per igual. L'equip executiu de NEF té una àmplia experiència en la gestió dels esports de combat, producció d'esdeveniments, relacions amb els mitjans, mercadeig, legal i publicitat.

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CAPE COD GETS ITS FIRST MMA CAGEFIGHTING EVENT; BATTLES & LAMONTE TO MAKE PRO DEBUTS

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Hyannis, Massachusetts (Març 4, 2016) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF), Número u de la promoció de lluita regional d'Amèrica, announced today that it will bring Cape Cod its first-ever mixed-martial-arts (MMA) esdeveniment d'aquesta primavera. L'esdeveniment, intitulat “NEF 23: NEF CAGES THE CAPE,” will take place on Maig 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center (HYCC) in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Aquella nit es presentaran tant combats de MMA professionals com amateurs.

 

Fins a la data, NEF has held twenty-two events, a mix of MMA and boxing shows, in the state of Maine. The promotion was formed in 2012 by business partners Nick DiSalvo and Matt Peterson. NEF has a reputation of putting on action-packed events in venues filled with thousands of rabid fight fans. The promotion has a large, dedicated fan base unmatched by any of its competitors on the regional level. Durant els anys, NEF’s cage has played host to UFC veterans such as Marcus Davis (22-11) and two-time UFC World Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia (31-10), entre d'altres. NEF co-promoted a nationally-televised event with Bellator in the spring of 2013. Its fight highlights have been featured prominently on AXS TV, TUFF TV and the “World’s Greatest Knockouts” en Spike TV.

 

“The NEF brand is expanding,” va assenyalar DiSalvo. “Cape Cod is hungry for an MMA event. I’m surprised it’s taken this long to happen with so many great teams located in the area. NEF is honored to be the first to present an MMA show on the Cape.”

 

One MMA team whose fighters will be featured prominently on the Maig 14 card will be Hyannis-based Team Juniko.

 

“This show will be the first MMA show on Cape Cod in Team Juniko’s backyard,” remarked Team Juniko coach Mike Gresh. “Congrats NEF!”

 

Gresh is a longtime, respected leader in the New England MMA community. Two of his team’s members have been confirmed as making their professional debuts on Maig 14 – Erin “Mida de la diversió” Lamonte and Brendan “Lockdown” Batalles.

 

Scituate’s Erin Lamonte put together a perfect 6-0 record as an amateur competitor. She is coming off back-to-back submission victories in Lewiston, Maine.

 

“I cannot wait for NEF to come to the Cape,” exclaimed Lamonte. “All but one of my fights have been out of state, so I am so excited to fight in front of all my family and friends in my own backyard! No t'ho perdis. May 14th ‘Fun Size’ goes pro and makes her presence known in the women’s straweight division!”

 

Brendan Battles is a native of nearby Eastham, Massachusetts where he was a three-time All-American wrestler for Nauset Regional High School. Battles won two state championships and three New England regional championships while amassing a total of 161 wins over the course of his high school wrestling career. Després, Battles played defensive end and tackle for the University of Connecticut.

 

“It’s an honor to fight down the street from my hometown and the gym where I train,” said Battles. “It gives me the chills to fight my very first professional fight on my home turf, amb la meva família, amics, and all who supports me to see the work I’ve put in and the fighter I have evolved into at this point of my career.”

 

"NEF 23: NEF CAGES THE CAPE," té lloc Dissabte, Maig 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Les entrades per a "NEF 23" són $40 per a l'admissió general i $60 per al costat de la gàbia. Ja estan a la venda a www.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/ .

 

Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguir-los en Twitternefights i unir-te al grup oficial de Facebook "de Nova Anglaterra Fights".

 

Sobre Baralles de Nova Anglaterra

 

Lluites de Nova Anglaterra ("NEF") és una empresa d'esdeveniments promocions lluita. La missió de NEF és crear esdeveniments de la més alta qualitat tant per als lluitadors com per als aficionats de Nova Anglaterra. L'equip executiu de NEF té una àmplia experiència en la gestió dels esports de combat, producció d'esdeveniments, relacions amb els mitjans, mercadeig, legal i publicitat.

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S'ANUNCA EL CAP DE BOIXA PER A NEF 22

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Lewiston, Maine (Febrer 22, 2016) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF), Número u de la promoció de lluita regional d'Amèrica, celebrarà el seu proper esdeveniment, “NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ” a Dissabte, Abril 22, 2016al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. La carta de lluita inclourà una barreja d'arts marcials mixtes (MMA) i combats de boxa professional. El dia d'avui, NEF va anunciar l'esdeveniment principal de la part de boxa del “NEF 22” cartellera. Campió del pes welter júnior del nord-est Brandon “El Canó” Berry (11-1, 7 KOs) s'enfrontarà a James Lester (10-9, 4 KOs) en un no títol, combat de sis rondes a 140 lliures.

 

Berry, l'orgull de la petita ciutat de West Forks, Maine, ha brillat des que va tornar d'una lesió a l'espatlla l'any passat. Ha guanyat els seus últims tres consecutius, inclòs un nocaut tècnic (QUI) parada de Tollison Lewis (2-1, 1 KO) a principis d'aquest mes a Lewiston. La propera lluita amb Lester farà que Berry torni a la seva divisió nativa de pes welter júnior de 140 lliures per primera vegada des de la seva lesió.. Les tres victòries recents han arribat a les divisions de pes welter més pesat i súper welter.

 

“23 d'abril serà un gran punt d'inflexió en la meva carrera de boxa,” va dir en Berry quan li van arribar per comentar. “Aquesta serà la quarta vegada que encapçalar la part de boxa de NEF de l'esdeveniment, i vull donar les gràcies a Nick (DiSalvo, Promotor NEF), Mate (Peterson, Casament de NEF) i Pete (Tymbor, Director d'Operacions de Boxa de NEF) per l'oportunitat. Vaig demanar un repte i tornar-lo al meu pes de lluita habitual de 140 lliures, i això és el que estic aconseguint amb James Lester de Detroit. Crec que el públic estarà molt content i impressionat amb el nivell de talent que aporta James. Aquesta és una gran prova per a mi i espero que amb nou setmanes per preparar sigui una prova que pugui superar. Ell aporta tant a la taula que em pot donar problemes al ring, així que em mostro res menys que 100% serà inacceptable.

 

“Ho sé, Tommy (Duquette), Ed (LaVache), Luke (Yetten) i la resta de Boston Boxing m'empenyrà al límit i em portarà al ring preparat. James Lester ha estat al voltant i ha lluitat contra uns molt bons lluitadors. Va tenir una increïble carrera amateur, i ha passat anys entrenant en una de les instal·lacions de boxa més llegendàries del món, el gimnàs Kronk. Qui no vol veure aquesta lluita? Ens veiem a tots 23 d'abril, i com sempre, moltes gràcies a tots pel suport increïble. La venda d'entrades és irreal.”

 

Com va assenyalar Berry, James Lester és un producte del famós Kronk Gym de Detroit, Michigan. Va ser allà on va perfeccionar el seu ofici al costat de campions del món com Thomas “Sicario” Hearns (61-5-1, 48 KOs), Oscar De La Hoya (39-6, 30 KOs), Lennox Lewis (41-2-1, 32 KOs) i Wladimir Klitschko (64-4, 53 KOs), per nomenar uns quants, sota el llegendari entrenador Emanuel Steward. Com amateur, Lester es va classificar a nivell nacional al número dos. Va competir contra equips com el futur olímpic Andre Dirrell (24-2, 16 KOs) i el futur campió de pes súper mitjà del CMB Anthony Dirrell (28-1-1, 22 KOs) mentre que a les files d'aficionats. El combat amb Berry serà la segona vegada que Lester s'aventura a Nova Anglaterra en la seva carrera professional. Va competir amb una targeta a Worcester, Massachusetts a 2011. Lester té ganes de tornar a la regió.

 

“Lluitar contra Brandon serà emocionant, i estic preparat per a qualsevol cosa que hagi de portar,” va dir en Lester. “La lluita a Nova Anglaterra va ser increïble fa uns anys contra Ryan Kielczewski (24-1, 7 KOs). Vaig conèixer gent molt bona allà i no puc esperar per tornar a fer-los un espectacle.”

 

pròxim esdeveniment de Nova Anglaterra Combats ', "NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ," té lloc Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. Les entrades per a "NEF 22" comencen a les hores $25 i estan a la venda a www.TheColisee.com o trucant a la taquilla a Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525. Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguir-los en Twitternefights i unir-te al grup oficial de Facebook "de Nova Anglaterra Fights".

 

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Lluites de Nova Anglaterra ("NEF") és una empresa d'esdeveniments promocions lluita. La missió de NEF és crear els esdeveniments de major qualitat per als combatents i els fans de Maine per igual. L'equip executiu de NEF té una àmplia experiència en la gestió dels esports de combat, producció d'esdeveniments, relacions amb els mitjans, mercadeig, legal i publicitat.

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TRASH TALK BEGINS AROUND FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT AT NEF 22

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Lewiston, Maine (Febrer 12, 2016) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF), Número u de la promoció de lluita regional d'Amèrica, celebrarà el seu proper esdeveniment, “NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ” a Dissabte, Abril 22, 2016al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. La carta de lluita inclourà una barreja d'arts marcials mixtes (MMA) i combats de boxa professional. El dia d'avui, NEF announced the addition of a featherweight contest to the amateur portion of the “NEF 22” cartellera. Bantamweight Champion Johnny Artesania (4-0) will move up in weight to face Taylor Constantine (2-1) a 145 lliures.

 

Crafts was successful last Saturday in his attempt to capture the inaugural NEF MMA Amateur Bantamweight Title. He took out Henry Clark (3-2) in the third round of their bout in Lewiston. Crafts is a decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) brown belt out of Team New England United (NOU). He also cross-trains with Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) a Lewiston.

 

“I’m excited to step up to 145 to fight Taylor,” said Crafts of the upcoming matchup with Costantino. “I will be very strong at that weight seeing as I cut pretty extensively to make 135. It will allow me to focus on different areas this camp instead of putting a lot of my energy into cutting weight.”

 

Costantino is himself coming off a big win last Saturday at “NEF 21.” It took him a mere 25-seconds to down Frank Johanson (0-1), a training partner of Crafts at CMBJJ, en la primera ronda. Costantino is clear that he is coming to fight on Abril 23, and he does not plan on engaging in a grappling contest with Crafts.

 

“Respect to him for coming up in weight,” said Costantino of Crafts. “He’s a glorified pajama warrior that has never been punched in the face with any type of authority. He will clinch quickly and look for the takedown. He’ll realize real quick that he has never fought or trained with anybody like me.”

 

Crafts and Costantino are not strangers to one another. Fa uns quants anys, the two met in a jiu-jitsu tournament with Crafts coming out on top.

 

“Taylor and I have competed before in a sport jiu-jitsu tournament,” recalled Crafts. “Taylor says I am a glorified pajama warrior who has never been punched in the face, but if I recall correctly, I submitted him without my ‘pajamas’ no-gi in that tournament pretty quickly. I train with a lot of very talented and tough fighters daily who punch me in the face very hard. People say the same thing about me not getting punched – bé, I have had four fights and they just haven’t had the chance to. Anyone who has trained with high-level fighters will tell you that gi jiu-jitsu only makes you more of a technical fighter. If he doesn’t believe that, that is fine – he will feel it on 23 d'abril.”

 

“Johnny did submit me when I first moved to Maine,” Costantino admitted. “Legit submission, and his pure grappling is definitely high level. My grappling is MMA based, not slow jitsu. It’s grimy, grueling and punishing. Pure grappling, I would worry about his game. But it’s a fight, sport jiu-jitsu means next to nothing to me.

 

“I wish I could say people will get to see my whole game, but I can’t guarantee that. Johnny will feel my power and look to go to his comfort zone. I will break him, you will see quit in his eyes.”

 

“After Taylor won in impressive fashion at NEF 21, he immediately screamed at me while still inside the cage that he wanted a black belt for his next challenge,” va dir Matt Peterson, copropietari i casament de NEF. “Bé, he’s getting a brown belt in Johnny Crafts who, by all accounts, is due to receive his black belt any day, is a perfect 4-0 in the cage and is the current NEF amateur bantamweight champion. This fight is dripping with drama and will define a future top contender for the featherweight title in NEF’s stacked 145-pound division.”

 

pròxim esdeveniment de Nova Anglaterra Combats ', "NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ," té lloc Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. Les entrades per a "NEF 22" comencen a les hores $25 i estan a la venda a www.TheColisee.com o trucant a la taquilla a Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525. Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguir-los en Twitternefights i unir-te al grup oficial de Facebook "de Nova Anglaterra Fights".

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GLOVER AND WILLIAMS TO FACE OFF FOR NEF GOLD

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Lewiston, Maine (Febrer 1, 2016) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF), Número u de la promoció de lluita regional d'Amèrica, celebrarà el seu proper esdeveniment, "NEF 21: THE IMMORTALS” this Dissabte, Febrer 6, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Colisee a Lewiston, Maine. The fight card is scheduled to feature both mixed martial arts (MMA) i combats de boxa professional. El dia d'avui, the promotion announced the addition of an amateur light heavyweight championship bout to the card. Ryan Glover (2-1) will face Mike Williams (1-0) for the inaugural NEF amateur 205-pound title.

 

Prior to competing in MMA, Ryan Glover was a standout dual sport athlete at Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine. A state champion wrestler, Glover made his biggest mark on the football field where he was named the “Football Player of the Year” by the Lewiston Sun Journal in 2010.

 

L'any passat, Glover faced Billy “Bigfoot” Leahy (3-1) for the NEF amateur heavyweight championship. Glover lost a close decision in an exciting, hard-hitting physical contest. Ara, faster and more agile at a lower weight, Glover has his sights set on finally achieving NEF gold.

 

“The weight cut has not been fun, but has gone easier than expected,” stated Glover, when asked about his cut down to 205-pounds. “I feel a lot better as I approach 205 and I think I’ll like fighting at this weight. It’s going to be bittersweet to hold the belt at 205. I lost a close slugfest last June simply because I didn’t stick to our game plan. I dropped the ball that night and you can rest assured that’s not going to happen again. I hope Williams has been training as hard as I have, perquè, si és així, it’s going to be a fight that no one wants to miss. I’ll see you February 6th and don’t be late—this is a show worth traveling 1000 miles for.”

 

Mike Williams took a collective gasp out of the Androscoggin Bank Colisee when he came out guns blazing in his debut at “NEF XX: A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE” last November. Williams, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) blue belt and member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (CMBJJ) a Auburn, blasted fellow newcomer Joe Krech (0-1) out of the gate before securing a fight-ending armbar in a spectacular 26-seconds into the first round. The dizzying debut was enough to earn the impressive young Williams a shot at NEF gold.

 

“This fight is just another step and he’s in the way,” stated Williams flatly when asked for comment.

 

“This is another Easter egg of a fight on a star-studded card that is destined to deliver for the whole night,"NEF copropietari i matrimonier declarat Matt Peterson. “When I look at this fight and the skill sets that both Ryan and Mike bring to the cage, I get goose bumps. Both are athletic, agressiu, young and hungry guys that want to turn heads when they compete—and will stop at nothing to win. Based on what I’ve witnessed in their fights so far, I don’t see an ounce of quit in either fighter. I can’t wait to watch the way this one goes down on Saturday.”

 

pròxim esdeveniment de Nova Anglaterra Combats ', "NEF 21: Els immortals,” té lloc dissabte, Febrer 6, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. Les entrades per a "NEF 21" comencen a les hores $25 i estan a la venda a www.TheColisee.com o trucant a la taquilla a Colisée207.783.2009 x 525. Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguir-los en Twitternefights i unir-te al grup oficial de Facebook "de Nova Anglaterra Fights".

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PROFESSIONAL WELTERWEIGHT MMA BOUT ADDED TO NEF 21 CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (Gener 14, 2016) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF), Número u de la promoció de lluita regional d'Amèrica, celebrarà el seu proper esdeveniment, “NEF 21: Els immortals” en dissabte, Febrer 6, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. La carta de lluita està programada per incloure les dues arts marcials mixtes (MMA) i combats de boxa professional. El dia d'avui, the promotion announced the addition of a professional welterweight MMA bout to the fight card. Andrew Tripp (1-0) has signed to face Alex Henry (0-0) amb un pes de baralla de 170 lliures-.

Prior to competing in MMA, Andrew Tripp won two state championships wrestling for Massabesic High School in Waterboro, Maine. Currently a member of Team Irish, Tripp will appear in the NEF MMA cage for the first time since May 2013 when he fought at “NEF VII.” He is credited with winning the first fight in the promotion’s history over Tollison Lewis at “NEF I.” After putting together a stellar amateur record of 9-1, and holding the northeast region’s top amateur welterweight ranking, Tripp made his successful professional debut last fall. Al febrer 6, he will be looking for his fifth win in a row.

“Estic molt emocionat,” said Tripp. “I’ve missed all the NEF fans and I’ve brought them a newer, better-rounded Tripp to watch in that cage. Alex Henry has never faced an opponent as game as me. I love the kid’s style – no dance, just fight – but he’s going to have to deal with me in that cage on February 6th, and I am going to make sure he won’t be up for the task. I’ll be surprised if we get through the first round.”

Alex Henry has yet to taste defeat in the MMA cage. He has amassed a perfect record of 6-0 since beginning his amateur career in 2013. Henry will make his professional debut at “NEF 21.” He is a member of New York State’s Team Bombsquad, a camp that has produced past NEF MMA headliners like Darrius Heyliger (4-3) and former NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Champion and Titan Fighting Championship Featherweight Champion Des “Predator” Green (15-5). Henry has won all three of his most recent bouts via first-round stoppage.

“Andrew and Alex have a combined 16-1 overall record between their amateur and professional careers,” NEF copropietari i matrimonier declarat Matt Peterson. “One of these two power punchers will be leaving the Colisee with their first professional loss on February 6th. This is a pick ’em fight and a dream addition to an already stellar card.”

Lluites de Nova Anglaterra’ pròxim esdeveniment, “NEF 21: Els immortals,” tindrà lloc el dissabte, Febrer 6, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. Les entrades per “NEF 21” des de només $25 and are on sale now at www.TheColisee.com or by calling the Colisée box office at 207.783.2009 x 525. Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguir-los en Twitternefights i unir-te al grup oficial de Facebook "de Nova Anglaterra Fights".

Sobre Baralles de Nova Anglaterra

Lluites de Nova Anglaterra ("NEF") és una empresa d'esdeveniments promocions lluita. La missió de NEF és crear els esdeveniments de major qualitat per als combatents i els fans de Maine per igual. L'equip executiu de NEF té una àmplia experiència en la gestió dels esports de combat, producció d'esdeveniments, relacions amb els mitjans, mercadeig, legal i publicitat.