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NEF DROWNS PORTLAND WITH RIPTIDE BEFORE CAPACITY CROWD; CHOI INSTITUTE SHINES IN PRO FIGHTS

Портленд, Maine (Сәуір 15, 2018) - Жаңа Англия күреседі (NEF) made its return to Portland on Saturday night with the fight promotion’s latest mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 33: Riptide.For the second time in as many events at the venue, NEF packed Aura with a sold-out crowd.

On the amateur portion of the card, Kam Арнольд (3-0) continued his winning ways with a highlight-reel, one-punch knockout of Дэвид Томпсон (1-3). Arnold, a hot prospect out of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in nearby Lewiston, Maine, dropped Thompson with a right hand in the first round to remain undefeated.

Walt Ши (3-1) мен Nate Баучер (2-3) met in the amateur headliner at a catchweight of 130-pounds. Both athletes were looking to bounce back from losses in their last respective NEF appearances, but it was Shea who took the victory late in the third round when referee Kevin MacDonald stopped the fight due to strikes. Earlier in the evening, Shea’s First Class MMA teammate, Ben Murtiff (1-0) won his amateur debut, making for a perfect 2-0 night for the Topsham, Maine-based team.

On the professional side of the card, Эрнесто Ornelas (3-7) picked up the win over Carl пікірінше, нағыз (0-1) бірауызды шешімімен арқылы. Moments кейінірек, Ornelas’s teammate at the Choi Institute Халеп Hall (1-0) was successful in his pro debut with a first-round submission of veteran John Ortolani (8-13).

The main event of the evening saw longtime Maine MMA veteran Bill Jones (13-11) жеңіліс Matt Denning (5-8) via technical knockout in the second round. Denning announced his retirement from cage competition immediately following the bout. Jones’ win capped a successful night for Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire. The team went 3-0 түні бар Zac Ричард (1-0) мен Killian Murphy (1-0) taking home wins on the amateur card.

NEF announced that its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 34: Home of the Bravewould take place back at Aura in Portland onМаусым 16, 2018. Already announced for that card, Ross Dannar (1-1) мен Devin Corson (1-1) will square off in an amateur lightweight contest, уақыт Аарон Lacey (5-1) returns to the NEF cage to take on Da’mon Blackshear (4-1) in a professional featherweight bout.

The results from Portland, Maine:

КӘСІБИ

Bill Jones def. Техникалық нокаутпен арқылы Matt Деннинг, дөңгелек 2

Калеб Hall Def. John Ortolani via Von Flue Choke, дөңгелек 1

Ernesto Ornelas def. Carl Langston via unanimous decision

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Walt Shea def. Nate Boucher via TKO, дөңгелек 3

Killian Murphy def. Krishna Scott via TKO, дөңгелек 1

Ben Murtiff def. James Lewis via TKO, дөңгелек 1

Kam Арнольд Def. David Thompson via KO, дөңгелек 1

Mark Gardner def. Brandon Schwinck via rear-naked choke, дөңгелек 1

Duncan Smith def. Taylor Bartlett via standing guillotine, дөңгелек 1

Zac Ричард Def. Gabriel Diaz via TKO, дөңгелек 1

Liam Fagan def. Curtis Ouellette via unanimous decision

Carol Linn Powell drew Chelsea Tucker (Grappling Match)

NEF келесі аралас-жекпе-өнер іс-шара, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, Маусым 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.

THOMPSON RETURNS FOR ONE LAST FIGHT AGAINST UNDEFEATED ARNOLD

Портленд, Maine (Ақпан 26, 2018) - Жаңа Англия күреседі (NEF) returns to Aura in Portland onСәуір 14, 2018 күрес жарнама келесі аралас-жекпе-өнер оқиғамен, “NEF 33: Riptide.” Бұрын бүгін, NEF announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card. Дэвид Томпсон (1-2) тап болады Kam Арнольд (2-0) at a fight weight of 140-pounds.

 

David Thompson will be appearing in what he says will be his last fight atNEF 33.A member of the Shatterproof Combat Club, Thompson has appeared three times in the NEF cage since his debut in the fall of 2015. He scored a first-round technical knockout victory over Richmond Pierce Wiegman (1-1) in his second amateur bout. The fight with Arnold will be Thompson’s first since a loss to Caleb Costello (3-4) in early 2016.

 

I’m thankful to get back in there,” stated Thompson. “Kam is an exciting fighter, and I will be ready to leave everything in the cage, one last time.

 

Undefeated Kam Arnold has emerged as one of the most-promising new prospects on the NEF roster over the last several months. He started his amateur career with a fast finish of Glenn Kasabian (1-3) last June, and followed up that performance with a first-round technical knockout of Kyle Kenney (0-1) Осы айдың басында кезінде “NEF 32.A native of Casco, Maine, Arnold is a product of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) Lewiston жылы. A win over Thompson would position Arnold closer to a shot at the coveted bantamweight championship.

 

I’m pretty stoked to get back in the cage against an NEF veteran like David Thompson,” said Arnold. “This should be a fun fight not only for me, but for the fans too. When all is said and done, Мен болады 3-0. 2018 is going to be my year. The 135-pound strap will be mine before the end of the yearmark my words! Until that day, I will continue to put in work at the gym and take it one fight at a time. Дэвид, I hope you’re ready for a war.

 

Kam Arnold has a unique focus and vision for his career,” said NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson. “He understands his potential to make an impact in the sport. David Thompson didn’t hesitate to accept this bouthe’s excited to have the opportunity to face a rising talent in his final fight. Both guys have promised to bring itand when that happens, we all win.

 

NEF returns to Portland, Maine, at Aura on Сенбі, Сәуір 14, 2018. Билеттер қазір сату болып табылады www.AuraMaine.com. For more information on the event, сайтына кіріңіз www.NewEnglandFights.com.