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A PRO DEBUT AND THE RETURN OF A POPULAR ATHLETE AT NEF 33

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Ozugbo tọhapụ: Portland, Maine (February 5, 2018) - New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF) returns to Aura in Portland on April 14, 2018 na agha nkwalite ọzọ mbuaha-mara-nkà ihe omume, “NEF 33: Riptide.” Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of a professional lightweight bout to the card. John Ortolani (8-11) ga- Keleb Ụlọ Nzukọ (0-0) na a ọgụ arọ nke 155-pound.

 

 

 

 

John Ortolani, a native New Englander now residing in Florida, is one of the most popular athletes to ever step into the NEF cage. Ortolani has made his mark both in MMA and on the lacrosse field where he has played for several teams in the Major League Lacrosse circuit over the years. Having competed regionally in MMA since 2009, Ortolani made his NEF debut in the fall of 2012 with a submission win over Bruce Boyington (14-11). The upcoming fight with Hall will be Ortolani’s fifth trip to the NEF cage, not counting one further appearance in the NEF boxing ring. He currently trains with Robson Moura Nations United (RMNU) na Tampa, Florida.

 

 

 

 

“I’m excited for the fight with Caleb,” said Ortolani. “He’s had a great amateur career and has a lot of experience. I can’t wait to perform in front of the NEF fans again and welcome Caleb to the pro ranks the hard way!"

 

 

 

 

Caleb Hall has had a prolific amateur MMA career with an impressive record of 8-3. Prior to entering the MMA ranks, 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 captured the NEF Amateur Featherweight Title in the spring of 2016 with a submission of Erik Nelson (2-3). He later successfully defended that title against Johnny Crafts (4-1) na “NEF 25” in the fall of that year. Hall is a member of the Choi Institute in Portland, Maine.

 

 

 

 

“Every fighter’s goal is to get to the UFC,” said Hall. “To get there, you have to beat the toughest guys you can find on the regional circuit. Beating Ortolani, a 20-fight pro veteran, is a step towards my goal of where I want to go in this sport.”

 

 

 

 

NEF returns to Portland, Maine, at Aura on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Tiketi ndị na ere ugbu a, na www.AuraMaine.com. For more information on the event, biko gaa na www.NewEnglandFights.com.

 

 

 

 

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New England alụkarị ọgụ ("NEF") bụ a ọgụ ihe n'ọkwá ụlọ ọrụ. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. NEF Executive otu nwere ọtụtụ ahụmahụ na ọgụ egwuregwu management, ihe mmepụta, media mmekọahụ, ahịa, na iwu na mgbasa ozi.

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VELADO CAPTURES GOLD, HALL RETAINS AT NEF 25

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Lewiston, Maine (September 10, 2016) - New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF) held its most-recent event, “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS” Saturday night at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The event featured both mixed-martial-arts and professional boxing bouts.

 

On the boxing portion of the card, John Webster (9-7-1) meriri Zenon Herrera (0-3) via unanimous decision on the eve of Webster’s 48th birthday. Webster’s last boxing victory came back in 2004, also in Lewiston, prior to his taking off a decade from active competition.

 

Also in the boxing ring, Casey Kramlich (5-0-1) remained undefeated as he stopped John Ortolani (0-1) in the fourth round via technical knockout. Likewise, Brandon Montella (5-0) kept his pro record perfect with a second-round stoppage of Tollison Lewis (2-2).

 

Rachael Joyce (2-0) won a unanimous decision over Jessica Borg (2-2) in a highly-anticipated women’s amateur bout. Rafael Velado (4-0) captured the amateur lightweight title with a first-round submission of Jimmy Jackson (3-3). Keleb Ụlọ Nzukọ (8-3) retained the amateur featherweight title, and in doing so handed bantamweight champion Johnny Crafts (4-1) mbụ ọnwụ nke ya ọrụ, in a very close split decision on the judges’ scorecards.

 

Aaron Lacey (3-0) kept his unbeaten streak alive with a first-round submission of Cory Ikpe (0-1) on the professional MMA portion of the card. Mike Hansen (5-4) aka Mat Andrikut (2-1) the first loss of his career in the co-main event, mgbe Jesse Erickson (8-5) osụk Crowsneck Boutin (2-3) in the main event of the evening.

 

NEF also announced that it would co-promote its next event with Classic Entertainment & Egwuregwu (CES). The two largest fight promotions in New England will present a joint card titled “Supremacy” na November 4 in Lewiston at the Colisee.

 

The results si Lewiston, Maine:

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Jesse Erickson def. Crowsneck Boutin via rear-naked choke, gburugburu 1

Mike Hansen def. Matt Andrikut via armbar, gburugburu 1

Taylor Trahan def. Matt Denning via armbar, gburugburu 1

Aaron Lacey def. Cory Trial via rear-naked choke, gburugburu 1

Walter Smith-Cotito def. Elias Leland via D’arce Choke, gburugburu 2

 

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Keleb Ụlọ Nzukọ (c) def. Johnny Crafts via split decision (145 Mbụ)

Rafael Velado def. Jimmy Jackson via Kimura, gburugburu 1 (155 Mbụ)

Frank Johanson def. Caleb Swoveland via armbar, gburugburu 1

Rachael Joyce def. Jessica Borga via unanimous decision

Walt Shea def. The Slenderman via unanimous decision

 

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Casey Kramlich def. John Ortolani via TKO, gburugburu 4

Brandon Montella def. Tollison Lewis via TKO, gburugburu 2

John Webster def. Zenon Herrera via unanimous decision

 

NEF and CES present “SUPREMACY,” a night of mixed-martial-arts cagefights, na November 4, 2016 na Lewiston, Maine. Tiketi na-amalite mgbe $25 na dị na www.TheColisee.com ma ọ bụ site akpọ Colisee igbe ọrụ na 207.783.2009, ndọtị 525.

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HALL AND CRAFTS PREPARE FOR ONE LAST AMATEUR SCRAP BEFORE THE PROS

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It is hard to believe that Caleb Hall and Johnny Crafts’ paths have not crossed in the New England Fights mixed martial arts hexagon before now.

Separated by only two years in age and only a handful of pounds on the scale, the two former high school athletes made the transition to the cage from other combat pursuits at around the same time. Hall was a champion wrestler, while Crafts was a decorated grappler in the jiu-jitsu realm.

They are even considering a jump to the professional ranks at the same time … after one final stop to stand toe-to-toe with one another in a clash of amateur champions at “NEF 25: Heroes and Villains.”

NEF amateur featherweight champion Hall (7-3) of Portland by way of Dixfield will collide with NEF amateur bantamweight titleholder Crafts (4-0) of Lisbon this Saturday, September 10.

“I’d say my days in the amateur ranks are numbered,” Hall said. “I feel at this point, as tough as the fights are getting, I might as well be a pro. I just didn’t want to do it too early. I wanted to be a legitimate pro athlete.”

Hall took a measured approach to his ascent through the ranks. Not many fighters stick around for a double-digit number of amateur bouts before either taking prize money or returning to the safety of spectator-hood.

Then again, not many debut in the sport as early as Hall. He remembers getting his first recruiting call from NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson while helping a friend, Josh Thornton, train for an NEF appearance.

“He called me out of nowhere and tried to get me a fight on short notice. Then he saw me filling out the information sheet and noticed that I was still only 17,” Hall said, noting that the rules prohibit minors from entering the fray. “So I ended up fighting in September, a month after my 18nke ụbọchị ọmụmụ. I was hooked from the first time I watched it. I knew it was something I wanted to do.”

Hall won his first three fights, largely on the strength of his wrestling acumen, while bouncing between his hometown in the Western mountains of Maine and Plymouth State University in New Hampshire.

While sparring at First Class MMA in Topsham, Hall heard NEF mainstay John Raio rave about the merits of the Choi Institute in Portland. Hall took the advice and quickly discovered a place where his boxing and striking skills improved exponentially.

“Most of my training has been stand-up. I’ve tried to improve on it,” Hall said. “I figure that I’ve wrestled so long that I can kind of put it down when it comes to training and put more effort in the areas where I need to improve my skills.”

Hall carries a two-fight winning streak. The latter victory was a second-round submission over Erik Nelson for the vacant 145-pound strap in April.

He has stayed busy, rarely skipping back-to-back NEF cards during his time with the organization. By contrast, Crafts had been out of the cage for a year prior to his third-round TKO of Henry Clark for the 135-pound title in February.

“Injuries are what have screwed me over. I should have a lot more fights for as long as I’ve been at it,” Crafts said. “If I’m healthy, merie ma ọ bụ hapụ, I think this is probably my last fight as an amateur. M 24. I don’t want to drag it on too long.”

Crafts agreed with Hall’s assessment that whichever of the two fighters is able to step out of his comfort zone on the mat will gain the upper hand.

“Caleb is a really good wrestler. I never wrestled in high school, just jiu-jitsu. But with jiu-jitsu, you learn how to wrestle,” Crafts said. “I think people are going to be surprised by my wrestling, and I think everybody’s going to be impressed with my boxing. I feel more confident. I think he’s going to be surprised when I punch him in the face.”

Hall has fought all but two of his fights at 145 pounds and said that he considers that weight class “home.” Crafts dismissed any disadvantage in having to step up, noting that his walking-around weight is in the 160s.

“This is my first time fighting at 145. I’m really excited about it. Getting down to 135 is a really big cut for me. I felt it in the last fight. I could just tell. I really shouldn’t have been as tired as I was,” Crafts said. “And Henry was a good opponent. I was working on things, using more of my stand-up. That kind of prolonged it.

“He’s definitely the best at 145 n'uche nke m,” Crafts added in reference to Hall. “He’s one of the most experienced amateurs out there. He’s definitely the best guy for me to fight.”

The opening bell this Saturday, September 10 a na-setịpụụrụ 7 p.m. The current docket for “NEF 25: Heroes and Villains” includes three professional boxing matches, five pro mixed martial arts bouts and six amateur MMA scraps. Tiketi na-amalite mgbe $25 na dị na www.TheColisee.com ma ọ bụ site akpọ Colisee igbe ọrụ na 207.783.2009, ndọtị 525.

Maka ozi ọzọ na ihe omume na-alụ ọgụ kaadị mmelite, biko gaa na nkwalite si website na www.NewEnglandFights.com. Na mgbakwunye, i nwere ike na-ele NEF vidiyo na www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, na-eso ha na Twitternefights ma sonyere ukara Facebook otu "New England ọgụ."

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New England alụkarị ọgụ ("NEF") bụ a ọgụ ihe n'ọkwá ụlọ ọrụ. NEF ozi bụ ike ndị kasị mma ihe n'ihi Maine si agha na Fans myiri. NEF Executive otu nwere ọtụtụ ahụmahụ na ọgụ egwuregwu management, ihe mmepụta, media mmekọahụ, ahịa, na iwu na mgbasa ozi.

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THREE WOMEN’S FIGHTS, TWO TITLE FIGHTS AND NEW FACES FIND A HOME ON NEF 25 CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (August 19, 2016) -New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF) today announced the full fight card for the promotion’s next event, “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS.” It is scheduled to take place onSaturday, September 10, 2016 na Lewiston. The dynamic card will feature professional boxing bouts, as well as both professional and amateur mixed-martial-arts (Emmanuel) n'asọmpi.

 

On the boxing portion of the card, Brandon Montella (4-0) ga- Tollison Lewis (2-1) na a anọ-gburugburu ìhè-Heavyweight zoo, while longtime Maine middleweight John “Rumble” Webster (8-7-1) returns on the eve of his 48th birthday to battle Zenon “K-Bar” Herrera (0-2). Rounding out the pro boxing portion of the card will be Casey “Buzzsaw” Kramlich (4-0-1) na Connor Barry (0-1) in a four-round bout.

 

The professional side of the MMA card will feature a total of three Bellator and one Invicta veterans. Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (7-5) na Jon Lemke(5-6) will rematch their previous bout won by Lemke at Bellator 93 na 2013. Bellator 144 competitor Walter Smith Cotito (3-4) returns to Maine after a three-year absence to meet Elias “Danger Adila” Leland (2-1), mgbe Valerie “Valociraptor” Aspaas (0-0) herself returns to Maine after three years to make her pro debut against Invicta 16 vetiran Sarah “SwitchKick” Pịa (0-1).

 

The amateur MMA card will be headlined by two title fights. Rafael “Deez Nuts” Velado (3-0) na-ewe ke Jimmy Jackson (3-2) for the vacant amateur lightweight title. Amateur bantamweight champion Johnny Crafts (4-0) steps up in weight to challenge Keleb Ụlọ Nzukọ (7-3) for Hall’s featherweight crown.

 

The amateur card will also feature two women’s bantamweight bouts with Brianne Genschell (0-0) na Melissa Trahan (0-0) making their respective cage debut against one another, mgbe Jessica “The Black di ya nwụrụ” akwụ(2-1) a na ndokwa izute Rachael Joyce (1-0).

 

The zuru “NEF 25” agha kaadị (isiokwu ịgbanwe):

 

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175 Pound: Brandon Montella vs. Tollison Lewis

160 Pound: John Webster vs. Zenon Herrera

155 Pound: Casey Kramlich vs. Connor Barry

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205 Pound: Mike Hansen vs. Mat Andrikut

155 Pound: Jesse Erickson vs. Jon Lemke

145 Pound: Matt Denning vs. Taylor Trahan

135 Pound: Elias Leland vs. Walter Smith Cotito

125 Pound: Sarah Click vs. Valerie Aspaas

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155 POUND*TITLE: Rafael Velado vs. Jimmy Jackson

145 POUND*TITLE: Keleb Ụlọ Nzukọ (c) vs. Johnny Crafts

155 Pound: Caleb Swoveland vs. Frank Johanson

135 Pound: Walt Shea vs. Joel Downing

135 Pound: Brianne Genschell vs. Melissa Trahan

135 Pound: Jessica Borga vs. Rachael Joyce

 

New England alụkarị ọgụ 'esote omume, "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS,” takes place on Saturday, September 10, 2016 na Androscoggin Bank Colisée na Lewiston, Maine. Tickets start at just $25 na ndị na ere ugbu a na www.TheColisee.com ma ọ bụ site-akpọ Colisée igbe ọrụ na 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Maka ozi ọzọ na ihe omume na-alụ ọgụ kaadị mmelite, biko gaa na nkwalite si website na www.NewEnglandFights.com. Na mgbakwunye, i nwere ike na-ele NEF vidiyo na www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, na-eso ha na Twitternefights ma sonyere ukara Facebook otu "New England ọgụ."

 

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IT WILL BE CHAMPION VS. CHAMPION ON SEPTEMBER 10 NA LEWISTON

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Lewiston, Maine (August 9, 2016) – In a rare occurrence, two champions from two different weight divisions will square off onSeptember 10, 2016 when New England Fights presents “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS” na Lewiston. Reigning NEF MMA Amateur Bantamweight Champion Johnny Crafts (4-0) will come up in weight to challenge Keleb Ụlọ Nzukọ (7-3) for Hall’s NEF MMA Amateur Featherweight Title.

 

Caleb Hall was a two-time Maine state champion wrestling for Dirigo High School in Dixfield. He would go on to wrestle for Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, as well as the University of Southern Maine. Mgbe “NEF 22” this past spring, Hall captured the vacant featherweight title by submitting Erik Nelson (2-3) na abụọ gbaa gburugburu. In the upcoming bout with Crafts, Hall will be looking to not only retain his title, but to also gain a measure of revenge against Crafts who defeated Hall’s teammate Henry Clark (3-2) ikpeazụ ọdịda.

 

“Johnny’s making a big mistake coming up in weight trying to take my belt,” said Hall. “I will avenge my teammate, Henry Clark, and put him away early.”

 

Johnny Crafts is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt with Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ). As mentioned, Crafts defeated Henry Clark of the Choi Institute last fall to claim the amateur bantamweight title. On September 10, Crafts hopes to make history by becoming the first competitor to simultaneously hold two championships in two different weight divisions.

 

“I’m honestly just excited to get in there and have a brutal, fun fight,” said Crafts. “It’s going to be a guaranteed war versus Caleb. It’s less focus on cutting weight at 145 for me and more on the training camp. I’m going to be the most technical and strong I have ever been for this fight.”

 

New England alụkarị ọgụ 'esote omume, "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS,” takes place on Saturday, September 10, 2016 na Androscoggin Bank Colisée na Lewiston, Maine. Tickets start at just $25 na ndị na ere ugbu a na www.TheColisee.com ma ọ bụ site-akpọ Colisée igbe ọrụ na 207.783.2009 x 525. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event.

 

Maka ozi ọzọ na ihe omume na-alụ ọgụ kaadị mmelite, biko gaa na nkwalite si website na www.NewEnglandFights.com. Na mgbakwunye, i nwere ike na-ele NEF vidiyo na www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, na-eso ha na Twitternefights ma sonyere ukara Facebook otu "New England ọgụ."

 

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NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT NEF 22 NA LEWISTON

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Lewiston, Maine (April 23, 2016) - New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF), America nọmba-otu mpaghara agha nkwalite, ẹkenịmde ya kacha-adịbeghị anya ihe omume, “NEF 22: Okpukpe niile HERE,” Saturday night at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Karịrị 3,000 fight fans were on hand for the event, making it one of the largest crowds ever to witness an NEF event.

 

On the boxing portion of the card, Brandon “The egbe ala” Berry (11-1-1) fought to a majority draw in a six-round contest with James Lester (10-9-1). Many of Berry’s supporters in attendance felt that he won the fight, but two of the judges had it even on the scorecards.

 

The headliner of the amateur MMA card saw Keleb Ụlọ Nzukọ (7-3) captured the vacant amateur featherweight title with a second-round submission of Erik Nelson (2-3). On the professional side of the MMA card, Devin Powell (6-1) took home the lightweight championship by defeating Jesse Erickson (6-5) in the first round via technical knockout.

 

The full results from Lewiston, Maine:

 

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Brandon Berry fought James Lester to a majority draw

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Devin Powell def. Jesse Erickson via TKO, gburugburu 1 (Powell wins lightweight title)

Mike Hansen def. Jesse Baughman via arm triangle, gburugburu 1

Josh Harvey def. Matt Denning via triangle choke, gburugburu 1

Lewis def anụ ọhịa. Zenon Herrera via armbar, gburugburu 1

Aaron Lacey def. Derek Shorey via D’Arce Choke, gburugburu 1

 

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Glenn Kasabian def. Matt Marshall via TKO, gburugburu 1

Tom Burgess def. Alex Payson via KO, gburugburu 2

Ryan Daley def. Jake Denham via TKO, gburugburu 2

Bryce Bamford def. Joe Krech via TKO, gburugburu 1

Keleb Ụlọ Nzukọ def. Erik Nelson via D’arce Choke, gburugburu 2 (Hall wins featherweight title)

Nick Gulliver def. Dave Smith via TKO, gburugburu 1

Cory Ikpe def. Angelo Rizzitello via split decision

Ras Hylton def. Matt Glover via KO, gburugburu 2

Angela Young def. Hannah Sparrell via unanimous decision

 

New England alụkarị ọgụ 'esote omume, "NEF 23: CAGE THE CAPE,"Na-ewe ebe Saturday, Ka 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Tiketi ndị na ere ugbu a, nawww.NewEnglandFights.com.

 

NEF alaghachikwuru Androscoggin Bank Colisée na Lewiston, Maine on June 18, 2016 na “NEF 24: THE PROMISED LAND.” Tiketi maka "NEF 24" na-amalite mgbe ọ dị nanị $25 na ndị na ere ugbu a na www.TheColisee.com ma ọ bụ site-akpọ Colisée igbe ọrụ na207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Maka ozi ọzọ na ihe na agha kaadị mmelite, biko gaa na nkwalite si website na www.NewEnglandFights.com. Na mgbakwunye, i nwere ike na-ele NEF vidiyo na www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, na-eso ha na Twitternefights ma sonyere ukara Facebook otu "New England ọgụ."

 

Banyere New England alụkarị ọgụ

 

New England alụkarị ọgụ ("NEF") bụ a ọgụ ihe n'ọkwá ụlọ ọrụ. NEF ozi bụ ike ndị kasị mma ihe n'ihi Maine si agha na Fans myiri. NEF Executive otu nwere ọtụtụ ahụmahụ na ọgụ egwuregwu management, ihe mmepụta, media mmekọahụ, ahịa, na iwu na mgbasa ozi.

Na-amu amu Emmanuel, ọkpọ, mbuaha karat, Emmanuel, New England alụkarị ọgụ

Okpukpe niile nnukwu agha kaadị LEWISTON

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Lewiston, Maine (March 31, 2016) - New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF), America nọmba-otu mpaghara agha nkwalite, ga jide ya na-esote omume, “NEF 22: Okpukpe niile HERE” na Saturday, April 23, 2016 na Androscoggin Bank Colisée na Lewiston, Maine. The agha kaadị ga-Njirimara a mix nke mbuaha-mara-nkà (Emmanuel) na ọkachamara ọkpọ oké mmanya. Earlier today, NEF mara ọkwa zuru agha kaadị maka omume. The agha kaadị na ndokwa na-enwe atọ ọkachamara ọkpọ ọkụ, isii ọkachamara Emmanuel oké mmanya, na iri na abua na-akpali akpali na-amu amu Emmanuel n'asọmpi.

 

Na ọkachamara ọkpọ n'akụkụ nke kaadị, Northeast Junior welterweight onye mmeri, na nganga nke West Forks, Maine, Brandon “The egbe ala” Berry(11-1, 7 Kos) alaghachikwuru mgbanaka maka a isii rounder na Detroit, Michigan nke James Lester (10-9, 4 Kos). Berry, otu n'ime ndị kasị ewu ewu na-eti ọkpọ ka mgbe pụta nke Maine, ga-achọ ya nke anọ consecutive mmeri kemgbe alọta a ubu mmerụ afọ ikpeazụ.

 

Nke ahụ ga-egosi na mfe karịa ime eme na Lester guzo na-abụghị akụkụ. Lester bụ ngwaahịa nke ụwa na-ama Kronk mgbatị na Detroit ebe ụwa akaebe dị ka Thomas “Hitman” Hearns (61-5-1, 48 Kos), Oscar De La Hoya (39-6, 30 Kos), Lennox Lewis (41-2-1, 32 Kos) na Wladimir Klitschko (64-4, 53 Kos) akụzierela n'okpuru mbubreyo Emmanuel elekọta Ụlọ. Lester e họọrọ nọmba-abụọ mba dị ka ihe na-amu amu. Ọ ọnọde a dị ize ndụ egwu egwu Berry, onye na ike nke ọma na-egwu ọrụ nke “nāpunara” ka “The egbe ala” na ya ndi luru agha nke Fans.

 

Mgbe a ọbara agha nke a ọkachamara ọkpọ mpụta mbụ na “NEF 21” ikpeazụ nke ọnwa, NEF Emmanuel mgbe Crowsneck Boutin (0-0-1) ga-otu ugboro ọzọ ịbanye n'ime ndị ọkpọ mgbanaka, a n'ihu Brandon Montella (3-0, 2 Kos). Montella, ugbu a obibi nke Massachusetts, toro Maine na-eje ozi na United States Marine Corps.

 

Headlining ndị ọkachamara Emmanuel òkè nke agha kaadị ga- Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (6-4) na Devin Powell (5-1) na a fechaa zoo. Ma alụso nwere ugbu a na a atọ-agha merie streak.

 

"M na-agbalị-elekwasị anya na ihe ziri ezi n'ihu m,"Kwuru Erickson n'oge a na-adịbeghị anya N'ajụjụ ọnụ na The Emmanuel Report Podcast. “M dịghị mgbe anya gara aga m na-emegide ma na-amasị m na-eche ihe bụ ụgwọ ọrụ a na-aga mgbe m iti a Ihọd.”

 

Ma na-eme egwuregwu nwere ike imeli ileghara ndị ọzọ, ma a mmeri maka ma ike nke ọma pụtara a oku na-aga site na otu nke mba n'ọkwá. Erickson kemgbe e tupu na Bellator. Powell bụ ihe niile na-gburugburu talent na ụfọdụ nkwafu risịrị ya n'aka.

 

“Nke a bụ ụdị nke Emmanuel agha anyị nnọọ ịhụnanya,” sị NEF co-nwe na-akwalite Nick DiSalvo. “Ị nwere abụọ na ụmụ okorobịa ndị dakọtara elu nke ọma. Ha na-na na ma e egwu elu Enwee Mmeri. Ha na-na na-eche ihu ụfọdụ nke otu na-emegide. Ha na-na ma siri ike na ute na ụkwụ ha. M na-atụ anya nke a na-ọzọ crazy, ọhịa NEF Emmanuel isi ihe omume!”

 

“crazy” na “ọhịa” na-adịghị ọbụna na-amalite na-akọwa iwe n'obi na mepụtara n'etiti Josh “nko On” Harvey (0-0) na Matt “Ken nwa bebi” Denning (2-1). The ilu rivals ga-izute na a agha ibu nke 150-pound na “NEF 22” na ihe Emmanuel n'obi. The n'obi ga-Harvey si ọkachamara mpụta mbụ mgbe a stellar 5-1 amu amu oru na hụrụ ya weghara NEF Emmanuel amu amu fechaa Mbụ, nakwa dị ka ebe ugwu ọwụwa anyanwụ na mpaghara nọmba-otu ogo. The ọma n'ihu ọha onye mbipụta n'etiti Harvey na Denning ga-biri na onu na April 23.

 

The ọkachamara òkè nke Emmanuel kaadị ga-Njirimara ndị pro mpụta mbụ nke Harvey si Young si Emmanuel teammate Aaron “N'esepụghị aka” Lacey (0-0) dị ka ọ na-vetiran “Shatterproof 2.0” Derek Shorey (3-5) na a featherweight tuanu. Lacey vacated na NEF Emmanuel amu amu Featherweight Mbụ iji mee ka a ọkachamara.

 

Na aha ga-agaghị anọ ohere iputa nnọọ ogologo dị ka Keleb Ụlọ Nzukọ (6-3) na Erik Nelson (2-2) na-eche ihu anya iji chọpụta a ọhụrụ mmeri na n'elu nke na-amu amu Emmanuel kaadị. Ụlọ Nzukọ na-abịa anya a mbụ-gburugburu nrubeisi mmeri na “NEF XX” ikpeazụ ọdịda, mgbe Nelson na nso nso ekemende a olu mkpebi mmeri na “NEF 21.”

 

The na-amu amu Emmanuel kaadị ga-Njirimara a inyom agha n'etiti Angela na-eto eto(0-1) na “Hollywood” Hannah Sparrell (1-0). Young na Sparrell mere ha na nwoke debuts afọ ikpeazụ na “NEF XIX.”

 

The zuru “NEF 22” agha kaadị (isiokwu ịgbanwe na ihu nke ọgụ Egwuregwu Authority nke Maine):

 

 

Ọkachamara ọkpọ

175 Crowsneck Boutin 0-0-1 (Choi) vs. Brandon Montella 3-0 (Ụzọ ahụ)

140 Brandon Berry 11-1 (West ndụdụ) vs James Lester 10-9 (Kronk)

140 Josh Parker 0-2-1 (Obi tara mmiri) vs Evincii Dixon 7-13-1 (Lancaster)

Ọkachamara Emmanuel

 

205 Mike Hansen 3-3 (berserkers) vs Jesse Baughman 0-1 (Link)

170 Jarod Lawton 4-2 (Lawton / NEW) vs Aaron Aschendorf 2-2 (ABCC)

155 Devin Powell 5-1 (Nostos) vs Jesse Erickson 6-4 (CMBJJ)

150 Josh Harvey 0-0 (Young) vs Matt Denning 2-1 (CMBJJ)

155 Zenon Herrera 0-3 (Independent) vs Tollison Lewis 0-5 (CMBJJ)

145 Aaron Lacey 0-0 (Young) vs Derek Shorey 3-5 (Shatterproof)

 

Na-amu amu Emmanuel

 

145 *Aha Keleb Ụlọ Nzukọ 6-3 (Choi) vs Erik Nelson 2-2 (CMBJJ)

265 Dave Smith 2-1 (berserkers) vs Nick Gulliver 2-0 (Mbụ na klas)

265 Matt Glover 1-0 (berserkers) vs Ras Hylton 1-0 (Mbụ na klas)

265 Joe Krech 0-1 (berserkers) vs Bryce Bamford 1-0 (Mbụ na klas)

185 Anthony Spiers 0-1 (Independent) vs Mike Williams 1-1 (CMBJJ)

170 John Hansen 0-0 (berserkers) vs Alex Payson 1-0 (Mbụ na klas)

155 Ken Dunn 0-3 (The. ME Budo Arts) vs Frank Johanson 0-1 (CMBJJ)

150 Cory Ikpe 1-2 (Obi tara mmiri) vs Jeremy Tyler 4-3 (Team Irish)

145 Johnny Crafts 4-0 (NEW) vs Taylor Costantino 2-1 (Team Irish PTC)

145 Glenn Kasabian 0-0 (Choi) vs Matt Marshall 2-5 (Emmanuel Athletix)

140 Angela na-eto eto 0-1 (Young) vs Hannah Sparrell 1-0 (Mbụ na klas)

125 Jake Denham 1-0 (Lawton BJJ) vs Ryan Daley 0-2 (Team Irish)

 

 

New England alụkarị ọgụ 'esote omume, "NEF 22: Okpukpe niile HERE,"Na-ewe ebe Saturday, April 23, 2016 na Androscoggin Bank Colisée na Lewiston, Maine. Tiketi maka "NEF 22" na-amalite mgbe ọ dị nanị $25 na ndị na ere ugbu a na www.TheColisee.com ma ọ bụ site-akpọ Colisée igbe ọrụ na 207.783.2009 x 525. Maka ozi ọzọ na ihe omume na-alụ ọgụ kaadị mmelite, biko gaa na nkwalite si website na www.NewEnglandFights.com. Na mgbakwunye, i nwere ike na-ele NEF vidiyo na www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, na-eso ha na Twitternefights ma sonyere ukara Facebook otu "New England ọgụ."

Na-amu amu Emmanuel, mbuaha karat, Emmanuel, New England alụkarị ọgụ

RECENTLY VACATED FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE TO BE FILLED AT NEF 22

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Lewiston, Maine (March 11, 2016) - New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF), America nọmba-otu mpaghara agha nkwalite, ga jide ya na-esote omume, “NEF 22: Okpukpe niile HERE” na Saturday, April 23, 2016 na Androscoggin Bank Colisée na Lewiston, Maine. The agha kaadị ga-Njirimara a mix nke mbuaha-mara-nkà (Emmanuel) na ọkachamara ọkpọ oké mmanya. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur featherweight title bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” agha kaadị. Keleb Ụlọ Nzukọ (6-3) ga-on Erik 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 April 23 against 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. Na December, 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) na “NEF 21.” Nelson believes his jiu-jitsu will be the deciding factor when he meets Caleb Hall for the amateur featherweight title on April 23.

 

“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.”

 

New England alụkarị ọgụ 'esote omume, "NEF 22: Okpukpe niile HERE,"Na-ewe ebe Saturday, April 23, 2016 na Androscoggin Bank Colisée na Lewiston, Maine. Tiketi maka "NEF 22" na-amalite mgbe ọ dị nanị $25 na ndị na ere ugbu a na www.TheColisee.com ma ọ bụ site-akpọ Colisée igbe ọrụ na 207.783.2009 x 525. Maka ozi ọzọ na ihe omume na-alụ ọgụ kaadị mmelite, biko gaa na nkwalite si website na www.NewEnglandFights.com. Na mgbakwunye, i nwere ike na-ele NEF vidiyo na www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, na-eso ha na Twitternefights ma sonyere ukara Facebook otu "New England ọgụ."

Na-amu amu Emmanuel, mbuaha karat, New England alụkarị ọgụ

RIVAL BANGOR-AREA GYMS VIE FOR FIRST-EVER AMATEUR MMA LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE

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NEF_FNVXIII_madeinUSA_FB_final+(1)Lewiston, Maine (April 16, 2015) - New England alụkarị ọgụ (NEF), America nọmba-otu mpaghara agha nkwalite, ga jide ya iri na asatọ mbuaha-mara-nkà (Emmanuel) omume, “NEF XVIII: Made in America,” na Saturday, June 13, 2015 na Androscoggin Bank Colisee na Lewiston, Maine. Earlier today, the promotion announced that the first NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight Champion will be crowned that evening when undefeated Ricky Dexter (3-0), representing Marcus Davis’ Team Irish, ga-on Josh Harvey (3-1) of cross-town rival Young’s MMA. The bout will be contested at the lightweight limit of 155-pounds.

 

Dexter and Harvey are regarded as two of the top prospects currently on the NEF MMA roster. Both athletes are undefeated in the promotion’s cage. On June 13, they will carry on a rivalry that has raged in NEF between the Young’s MMA and Team Irish gyms for several years.

 

“Both of these young athletes are a testament to their respective gyms, as well as to how far the sport has come in Maine,” said NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson. “They both came along after NEF was established in the state, and we have seen both of them grow over the past year. We in the NEF front office unanimously believe that Josh and Ricky have a bright future ahead of them in MMA and look forward to this highly competitive bout set to be contested in Lewiston on June 13nke."

 

Dexter, currently the top-nine-ranked amateur lightweight in New England, is coming off a first-round submission victory over Zenon Herrera (3-6) last Saturday at “NEF XVII.” Dexter has taken the promotion’s lightweight division by storm since debuting last November. He has stopped all three of his opponents in the first round to earn his shot at becoming the first NEF MMA Amateur Lightweight Champion.

 

“I’m honored to be fighting for the NEF Lightweight Amateur Title,” stated Dexter. “To me there’s a lot more on the line than just a belt. On June 13 you better believe I’m bringing it.”

 

When fans last saw Josh Harvey in the NEF cage, he had his arm raised in victory after mauling Caleb Hall (5-2) in the amateur opener of “NEF XVI” a gara aga February. It took Harvey a mere 36-seconds to run through Hall, himself a two-time state wrestling champion for Dirigo High School in Dixfield, Maine. Many insiders believe this will be one of Harvey’s final amateur fights before turning professional.

 

“Two top fighters from two top schools, this is a match to be excited about,” stated Harvey when reached for comment. “I have all the respect in the world for Ricky, but there is no where this fight goes that I don’t win.”

 

NEF ọzọ Emmanuel omume, “NEF XVIII: Made in America” will originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on June 13, 2015. Tiketi maka “NEF XVIII” na-amalite mgbe dị nnọọ $25 na ndị na ere ugbu a na www.TheColisee.com ma ọ bụ site akpọ Colisee igbe ọrụ na 207.783.2009 x 525. Maka ozi ọzọ na ihe omume na-alụ ọgụ kaadị mmelite, biko gaa na nkwalite si website na www.NewEnglandFights.com. Na mgbakwunye, i nwere ike na-ele NEF vidiyo na www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, na-eso ha na Twitternefights ma sonyere ukara Facebook otu "New England ọgụ."

 

Banyere New England alụkarị ọgụ

 

New England alụkarị ọgụ ("NEF") bụ a ọgụ ihe n'ọkwá ụlọ ọrụ. NEF ozi bụ ike ndị kasị mma ihe n'ihi Maine si agha na Fans myiri. NEF Executive otu nwere ọtụtụ ahụmahụ na ọgụ egwuregwu management, ihe mmepụta, media mmekọahụ, ahịa, na iwu na mgbasa ozi.