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FRED LEAR RETURNS TO THE MMA CAGE AT NEF 43 IN ORONO

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Ga nan da nan release: Orono, Maine (Fabrairu 20, 2020) - New England Combats (NEF) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus. The event, titled “NEF 43: Rampage,” will take place on Saturday, Afrilu 18, 2020, with a bell-time of 7 pm EDT. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional bantamweight bout to the card.Fred Lear (0-1) zai dauki a kanJason Rine (1-7) at a fight weight of 135 fam.

Fred Lear, who wrestled and played football for John Bapst Memorial High School in nearby Bangor, Maine, had one of the most successful amateur careers in NEF history. Lear finished his amateur career in 2019 tare da wani Littãfi daga 6-2-1 and an NEF Amateur Bantamweight Title to his credit. He entered the professional ranks last April in Portland, Maine, losing his debut to Bryant Bullock (2-1) via second-round submission. Lear experienced a disappointing setback when an opponent pulled out on him the night before weigh-ins at “NEF 40” last September. The Young’s MMA product will now look for the first win of his professional career on April 18 against Rine.

“2019 and the September fight card were difficult for me, but I wasn’t going to let it get in the way of supporting my team,” said Lear. “I feel as though people have forgotten who I am and what I’m here to do. Jason Rine is a Bellator vet and a consummate professional. I’m here, Ina fama da yunwa, and April 18th I’m making the walk and leaving my mark.”

Jason Rine is indeed a Bellator veteran, having competed on the Bellator 215 card last year. Based out of Fredericktown, Ohio, Rine has become well-known throughout the New England region in recent years, traveling in to fight on many area events. While his record may appear on the surface to be that of a journeyman, Rine has taken nothing but tough bouts throughout his professional career, always showing up to fight. April 18 will see him make his debut with NEF.

“I’m very excited to come to Maine and fight for NEF against a game opponent in Fred Lear,” stated Rine when reached for comment.  “I’m ready to test myself in a new promotion in a new state. Time for a fresh start and a new beginning.”

New England Combats’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 43: Rampage,” zai gudana a ranar Asabar, Afrilu 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tickets will be on sale this week atwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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NEF TA JUYA TSOHON JIRGIN SAMA ZUWA FADAR SARAUTA NA DARE NA BATSA MMA

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Portland, Maine (Afrilu 28, 2019) - New England Combats (NEF) ya koma Aura a Portland a daren Asabar tare da sabon taron gauraye-zane-zane, “NEF 38: DUNIYA.”  Taron ya kasance cikin girmamawa ga jerin HBOGame da karagai cikakke tare da 'yan mata zobe sanye da kayan ado kamar “Uwar dodanni” Daenerys Targaryen da Sansa Stark, kazalika da dan wasan cello yana buɗe taron tare da kiɗa daga muryar wasan kwaikwayo. Capacityungiyar ƙarfin aiki ta wuce 1100 ya kasance a hannu don aikin.

A cikin babban taron, Ras Hylton (4-2) ya kayar da Charles Penn (0-1) a cikin gasar nauyi mai nauyi. Likitan zoben ya dakatar da damben a zagayen farko lokacin da ba za a rufe yanke a goshin Penn ba. Hylton ya sauka a madaidaiciya-madaidaiciya hannun dama wanda ya buɗe gash a kan Penn kuma ya bar jini yana zubewa kan tabarma a cikin wani mummunan kwarara na kirimon.

Kalibu Hall (3-0) ya kasance ba a ci nasara ba don fara aikinsa na sana'a tare da nasara ta uku a jere. Hall sallama mai tafiya Jay Ellis (15-86) a zagayen farko na babban-taron taron maraice.

A ɓangaren mai son katin yaƙi, lakabi hudu sun kasance a kan gungumen azaba.

A karawar farko ta yamma, Tom Pagliarulo (3-1) kama madauran nauyin NEF Amateur Featherweight tare da nasarar yanke hukunci baki ɗaya akan Zac Richard (3-1-1).  A yin haka, Pagliarulo, ɗan ƙasar Haverhill, Massachusetts, ya ba Richard asarar farko ta aikinsa.

Duncan Smith (5-3) kare NEF Amateur Welterweight Title akan Jon Tefft (2-1).  Bayan zagaye biyar masu wahala, An bayyana Smith a matsayin wanda ya ci nasara a kan dukkan alkalan uku’ katunan kwalliya. Ya kasance kyakkyawan dare ga ƙungiyar Smith ta Evolution Athletix. Saco, Ineungiyar Maine ta tafi 4-0 a maraice tare da abokan aikin Smith Adina Beaudry (3-0), Keegan Hornstra (4-11), da Megan Rosado (1-1) duk daukana yayi nasara.

Taylor Thompson (4-0) yi gajeren aiki na Andrea Howland na Michigan (2-1) ya zama na farko-da-NEF Women's Amateur Bantamweight Champion. Thompson ya ƙaddamar da Howland a zagayen farko tare da sandar hannu. NEF ne ya kawo yaƙin zuwa Portland tare da haɗin gwiwar Sarauniya MMA Media.

A na huɗu, kuma na karshe, fadan zakara a katin mai son, Yazo Arnold (5-0) ya ci gaba da buga ƙwanƙwasawa da rai tare da saukar farko da Henry Clark (5-5).  Wannan shine karo na biyar madaidaiciya da aka buga wa Arnold wanda ya riƙe belin mai son bantamweight.

Har ila yau yaƙin yaƙin ya ba da sanarwar gwagwarmaya da yawa don dawowar dawowar sa ga Lewiston a watan Yuni 22 a Bankin Androscoggin Bank. Mai taken taron “NEF 39: DUK-AMURKA.”

Jesse Erickson wanda ya fi so a garin (9-7) zai dauki Lewis Corapi (8-5) wannan maraice a gasar cin nauyi mara nauyi. Erickson babban jigo ne na kejin NEF kuma babban mai hamayya har abada ga mai gabatarwar mai taken 155-fam. Massachusetts’ Corapi gogaggen ɗan tsohon soja ne na kewayen New England MMA, a ƙarshe ya fara bugawa NEF a ranar 22 ga Yuni.

Josh Harvey (6-0-1) ya sanar da cewa zai koma kejin a “NEF 39” don ɗaukar Jordan Downey (5-4) da Fort Wayne, Indiana. Harvey zai kare taken NEF Pro Featherweight Title a wannan maraice yana neman kariyarsa ta farko mai nasara tun bayan kama bel din a watan Fabrairun da ya gabata a Bangor. Downey yana kan nasara biyu-biyu.

Nate Boucher (4-3) zai dauki Robert Presley (5-4) don NEF mai son Flyweight Title. Boucher ya gama abokan hamayyarsa biyu na karshe a zagayen farko don matsawa kansa cikin rigimar sake harbi a igiyar mai fam 125. Presley wakiltar Lancaster Academy of MMA ne a cikin Lancaster, Ohio.

A cikin lokaci mai mahimmanci don buɗe taron, NEF ta jinjinawa ma'aikaciyar da ta daɗe da aiki Casey Main tare da jinjinawa kararrawa goma. Wiscasset, Maine mazaunin Maine ya mutu ba zato ba tsammani a ƙarshen makon da ya gabata. Gabatarwar ta sadaukar da taron ga ƙwaƙwalwar sa.

Cikakken sakamakon daga Portland, Maine:

Sana'a

Ras Hylton def. Charles Penn ta hanyar dakatar da likita, zagaye 1
Kalibu Hall def. Jay Ellis ta hanyar biyayya, zagaye 1
Keegan Hornstra def. Zenon Herrera ta hanyar gabatarwa, zagaye 1
Bryant Bullock def. Fred Lear ta hanyar biyayya, zagaye 2

Mai son

Kam Arnold def. Henry Clark via KO, zagaye 1
Taylor Thompson def. Andrea Howland ta hanyar gabatarwa, zagaye 1
Duncan Smith def. Jon Tefft ta hanyar yanke shawara ɗaya
Tom Pagliarulo def. Zac Richard ta hanyar yanke shawara baki ɗaya
Arii Fernandez def. Ryan Savage ta hanyar gabatarwa, zagaye 1
Titus Pannell kare. Justin Philbrook ta hanyar TKO, zagaye 2
Brian Cosco def. Garry Carr ta hanyar TKO, zagaye 1
Megan Rosado def. Amanda Bennett ta hanyar yanke shawara
Jason Landry def. Justin Boraczek ta hanyar gabatarwa, zagaye 1
Takardar Wasikun Brandon-Fevens. Jesse Fitzsimmons ta hanyar gabatarwa, zagaye 1
Jordan Norman def. Greg Ishihara ta hanyar TKO, zagaye 2
Nate White def. Clifford Redman ta hanyar buga wasan zuwa yajin aiki, zagaye 1
Schuyler Vallaincourt def. Dillon Henry ta hanyar dakatarwa, zagaye 2
Adina Beaudry def. Traci Baldwin ta hanyar TKO, zagaye 2

NEF ta gaba gauraye-Martial Arts-aukuwa, “NEF 39: DUK-AMURKA,” zai gudana a ranar Asabar, Yuni 22, 2019 a Androscoggin Bank Colisee a Lewiston, Maine tare da lokacin kararrawa na 7 maraice Ana sayar da tikiti yanzu awww.TheColisee.com.

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TITLE FIGHT DRAW LEAVES ZAC RICHARD WITH A SENSE OF PRIDE

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Three prior forays into the New England Fights cage demanded all of five minutes and nine seconds from Zac Richard.

That was the aggregate time it took for the native of Waterboro, Maine, to accumulate three wins by knockout or submission and earn a shot at the vacant NEF amateur featherweight title at NEF 37 a ranar Jumma'a, Fabrairu 1.

Richard probably only now fully appreciates how the odds were stacked against him that frosty evening. He was paired with Fred Lear, a veteran of eight previous fights who won the bantamweight belt in his previous outing. Both Lear’s home and training center sit a stone’s throw away from the Cross Insurance Center, scene of the showdown.

While draws are a rare turn of events in mixed martial arts, and ties are universally maligned as an unsatisfying outcome to any sporting endeavor, Richard can appreciate the judges’ indecision after the first true donnybrook of his budding career.

“Before the fight when they announced our names, I thought the place was going to explode. It was wild,” Richard said. “And then the fight was pretty even the whole time. I kept thinking to myself, you’re not losing, but you’re not winning by much. That’s all I kept thinking about.”

Richard, a Maine state wrestling champion in high school, has worked on the finer points of his stand-up game with UFC veteran Devin Powell and other instructors at Nostos MMA in Somersworth, New Hampshire.

Pride and practicality persuaded Richard to engage in slug-it-out tactics with Lear, but old habits die hard.

“It started out good. I felt in control from the beginning. I wanted to stay on my feet and really show off how much my striking has come,” Richard said. “And I knew Fred was a really game opponent on the ground and has been training a lot longer than I have. So I wanted to keep it on my feet. But staying a wrestler is such habit. The first combination I threw, I went down for a shot.”

Lear’s assault to the body admittedly took a physical toll on Richard. The newcomer obviously never experienced such blunt trauma in his pre-MMA combat days and hadn’t been touched in his career-opening win streak against Gabriel Diaz, Clifford Redman and Chris Lachcik.

“I got really gassed and winded, because he kept landing knees and punches to the body,” Richard said, “I kept waiting for my second wind to come and it never did. I tried to get in a combination or a good slam every once in a while.”

Even sitting on the stool in his corner between rounds was surreal.

Of course there were thoughts of Richard’s sister, Lacy, who lost her battle with cancer in 2012 but continues to inspire Zac with her fighting spirit. Having time to get in touch with one’s thoughts and survey the scenery aren’t the norm when you’re finishing opponents before the echo of the opening bell fades.

“Most of my fights have been pretty quick. It was definitely a weird experience,” Richard said. “I’ve never had that between rounds. I was looking out in the crowd and would see one certain friend or family member or training partner every time. It was a lot bigger deal than what I’m used to.”

When it became obvious Lear wasn’t ripe to be knocked out, Richard tried to balance self-defense while keeping the scorecards in mind.

“Going into the fourth and fifth round, I knew I was tired, and I knew Fred could punch and kick just as well,"Inji shi. “I was thinking to myself, ‘You’ve got to keep your hands up. This is dangerous when you’re tired.’ All I kept thinking about was don’t get hit. Hit him.

“Every time the clackers went off, when there was 10 seconds left, I tried to get up from the bottom or get in a kick or land one last good strike. That was different, because I never had that—I’ve never even heard the 10-second clackers. I definitely could hear it more than the buzzer, because the last few seconds it would get so chaotic and everyone would get so loud. The ref would just grab us I’m like, ‘Is it over?’ I never experienced anything like that in wrestling.”

Those back-and-forth battles in regional and state mat affairs did serve Richard well. He felt that he was mentally prepared for the championship rounds, even as the physical toll increased.

Richard acknowledged that he has a bad habit of training without using his mouth guard and that it may have affected his breathing in the bout.

“I’ve been in some pretty long wrestling matches, as many different types as you can get in,” Richard said. “I was always a really good wrestler in overtime. I don’t think I ever lost in overtime. If I did, it was like once. But the thing with wrestling is you’re not getting punched and kneed in the stomach and other things that are taking your wind. I was just so tired. I knew the whole time I wasn’t proud of my performance, but you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do. I kept telling myself I had to get up and do something.”

While unhappy with the draw, Richard takes encouragement from many details that have come to light in the aftermath of the fight.

The mixed result surely entitled Richard to an immediate rematch. That won’t explicitly happen, as Lear informed him that he intends to turn professional.

“I remember February 14 of last year was the first NEF fight I ever went to. I had only been training for a month and (NEF co-mai shi da matchmaker) Matt Peterson asked me to go,” Richard said. “So I went, and here it is a year later I’m fighting for a belt against a kid that fought for the belt a year and a half ago. Finding out after the fight that he’s going pro, it really made me a lot prouder of how I did. If he can pro after that fight, and I’ve only been fighting for a year, then I’ve got pretty good hope for my future.”

That future will include another crack at the belt, a kan Afrilu 27ga watan.

“I’m the Number 1 contender, and he’s going pro, so it’s whoever’s next,” Richard said. “I don’t know if they’re going to bring in someone from somewhere else or what. Matt said he’s working on opponent. I’ll be ready.”

NEF ta gaba gauraye-Martial Arts-aukuwa, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” zai gudana a ranar Asabar, Afrilu 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland, Maine tare da lokacin kararrawa na 7 maraice Ana sayar da tikiti yanzu awww.AuraMaine.com.

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NEF DELIVERS SCORCHING-HOT MMA EVENT IN SUB ZERO WEATHER

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Bangor, Maine (Fabrairu 2, 2019) – While the polar vortex froze solid the nearby Penobscot River, New England Combats (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, Fred Lear (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.

Catie Denning (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) a cikin na uku zagaye.

The results from Bangor, Maine:

Sana'a


Josh Harvey def. Bill Jones via technical submission, zagaye 1


Mark Gardner def. CJ Ewer via technical knockout, zagaye 2

Mai son


Fred Lear fought Zac Richard to a five-round draw


Devin Corson def. Taylor Bartlett via unanimous decision

Catie Denning def. Amanda Bennett ta hanyar yanke shawara

Jake Bagley def. Brady MacDonald via unanimous decision

Bryce Bamford def. Roger Ewer via KO, zagaye 1

Glory Watson def. Rachael Lippert via guillotine submission, zagaye 3

Nate Boucher def. Dillon Henry via rear-naked submission, zagaye 1

Jordan Young def. Clifford Redman via rear-naked submission, zagaye 1

Rob Kiah def. Joe Howard via rear-naked choke submission, zagaye 2


NEF ta gaba gauraye-Martial Arts-aukuwa, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” zai gudana a ranar Asabar, Afrilu 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland, Maine tare da lokacin kararrawa na 7 pm. Tikiti ne sayarwa yanzu a www.AuraMaine.com.
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ZAC RICHARD RELISHES UNDERDOG ROLE IN UPCOMING FIGHT WITH FRED LEAR

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Bangor, Maine (Disamba 10, 2018) – It has been a meteoric rise through the New England Fights enterprise for Zac Richard, who will celebrate one year since he started training in the sport by fighting for the featherweight title on February 1st.

Richard, a state champion high school wrestler with three first-round stoppages to his credit since he transitioned from the mat to mixed martial arts, will face former bantamweight champion Fred Lear for the vacant 145-pound strap at NEF 37: “Sub Zero.” The fight will be held at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

In a recent interview with Ryan Jarrell and Bryan Stackpole for theBetween Rounds Radio podcast, Richard noted that MMA has given him balance and structure after a tumultuous time in his personal and family life. Richard’s last fight, a 51-second stoppage of Chris Lachcik by rear naked choke, took place one day before the six-year anniversary of his sister Lacy’s death from cancer.

“Every year around this time, I always found myself making bad decisions or being down in the dumps. This year I had something to take my anger out and have all those people come out and support, so it was pretty awesome. It’s the best mindset I’ve ever been in for a fight, shi ke tabbata ga,” Richard said.

NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson knew he had a fighter on his hands the moment Richard signed with the organization.

Anyone who thinks the opportunity is being extended too soon probably isn’t familiar with the fighter, his background or his disposition.

“After watching Zac wrestle for almost a decade, I knew that his aggressive, go-for-broke style against the toughest competition that he could find would translate well to the mixed martial arts cage,” Peterson said. “He welcomes a challenge, and he never hesitated for a second when I offered him the opportunity to face a decorated veteran, Fred Lear, for the featherweight championship.”

A graduate of Massabesic High School in Waterboro, Richard said he started training in 2018 as part of a new year’s resolution.

That journey took him an hour away to Nostos MMA in Somersworth, New Hampshire, where his dogged determination and raw talent caught the eye of none other than Devin Powell, the former NEF Lightweight Champion and current UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) competitor.

“On the weekends after work, I did nothing. I might go to the bar or something. I kind of felt like I was wasting my time. I used to wrestle, and that was all I did. I didn’t want to go to college and wrestle, because there was nothing I wanted to go to college for,” Richard said. “I was like, ‘I’m going to try mixed martial arts.’ I just walked in, started slamming people and stuff, not tapping, and after a while Devin was like, 'Hey, who are you?’ And then we kind of just hit off and started training.”

Richard said friends and family, at first, didn’t believe him when he told them of the connection to the local celebrity turned worldwide fighter.

“It’s crazy, telling people. They think I’m joking. Then I’ll post pictures with (Powell) on Instagram and Facebook and people start hearing about it,” Richard said. “It’s good to know you can make it. It’s good to have a coach who’s living it in the UFC. He’s fighting his heart out, getting hurt and still going. He makes some good media, so it’s pretty cool.”

Richard recently relocated by renting an apartment across the street from the gym, providing further evidence of his commitment.

Working with Powell has its privileges, but it also comes with a lighter side. Richard elicited a few laughs on the program when he relayed the story of his mentor adopting a baby pig. It’s a free-range animal, he reported, wandering the gym right along with Powell’s fighters.

“He loves that thing. When we went to Las Vegas, he was talking about it and said, ‘I’m gonna get a pig.’ And I’m like, 'KO, Devin.’ Then one day I went on Instagram and watched his story and I’m like, ‘No, he didn’t.’ I’d like to follow some of his footsteps, but not the pig one,” Richard said. “I’m pretty sure it’s like a teacup pig, but it’s kind of big, so guess we’ll just have to see. Hopefully he didn’t get lied to. He’s going to be kind of upset when there’s a full-grown pig running around Nostos every day.”

Richard and Lear will meet in the middle in terms of weight for their title bout.

Lear, out of Young’s MMA in Bangor hasn’t fought since his victory over Walt Shea for the 135-pound title in August 2017. Richard will come down in weight after tackling his past two outings at 155, not far below his typical walking-around weight of 160 zuwa 165.

It will be a challenge in the cold Maine winter. Richard, who is a mechanic by trade, said his job helps him sweat out the pounds during summer.

“I’m always fluctuating. Knowing that I’ve been fighting at 155 my past two fights, I’ve been eating whatever and lifting, walking around about 165,” Richard said. “I’m used to cutting weight for wrestling. I’d like to see myself at 145 from here on out. I don’t feel the need to cut that much weight for a fight. It’s only amateurs, and I don’t know when I’ll go pro or if I’ll go pro. I just now got a strength and conditioning coach at the Brickhouse in Sanford, so we’ll see where it goes. 145 is where I see myself.”

“I know Zac’s parents, and he comes from a wonderful family. They always did everything that they could to support him, going above and beyond during his wrestling career,” Peterson said. “He’s young and athletic and has the confidence to complement his genetic gifts. Fred is an experienced champion that has faced all manner of fighters over the course of his eight MMA bouts. Both guys know how to wrestle. Both come from respected gyms. It’s a match befitting our return to Bangor in February.”

That shared wrestling background made the fight with Lear (6-2) attractive to Richard.

In addition to being on enemy territory in Lear’s hometown, Richard expects to be seen as the underdog due to the opponent’s previous title fight experience.

“I don’t really care about the noise that much. I always liked being the underdog in wrestling,” Richard said. “I’ve got nothing to lose. If his crowd ‘s there and chanting his name, whatever. It’s just more noise.”

Richard said he has never been much for watching film of opponents, knowing that tactics can turn on a dime. He has watched two of the bouts in Lear’s archive, ko da yake, and both expects and craves a battle for the ages.

“I want it to go into deep water,"Inji shi. “I’ve had three fights, and not to sound cocky, but they’ve all been pretty quick. I want a war. That’s why I do it. I train all this time. I want to show my true self and get into a real fight, ka sani? I think Fred and I will be a good fight. Hopefully it lives up to the expectations I have for it.”

Lear’s year-and-a-half of inactivity is in stark contrast to Richard’s rapid-fire approach since gravitating to the sport. The newcomer hopes that won’t be held against him if he comes out on top.

“I think he’ll be fine. I hope he is. I don’t want any excuses,” Richard said. “I want it to be a straight-up fight with some highlight reels on it. Idan na rasa, I lose, but I’m going to go out swinging if I do.”

NEF ta gaba gauraye-Martial Arts-aukuwa, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” will take place on Friday, Fabrairu 1, 2019 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine tare da lokacin kararrawa na 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

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New England Combats ("NEF") ne mai yaki abubuwan kiran kasuwa kamfanin. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. NEF ta zartarwa tawagar yana da m kwarewa a fama wasanni management, abubuwan samar, kafofin watsa labaru dangantakar, marketing, shari'a da kuma talla.

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LEAR AND RICHARD TO VIE FOR FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AT NEF 37 IN BANGOR

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Bangor, Maine (Disamba 6, 2018) - New England Combats (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 37: Sub Zero,” a ranar Jumma'a, Fabrairu 1, 2019 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tun da farko a yau, the promotion announced the addition of an amateur featherweight title fight to the card. Fred Lear (6-2) An shirya don ya tarye Zac Richard (3-0) for the vacant 145-pound championship.

Fred Lear will look to replicate the success he had the last time he fought in Bangor. In August 2017, Lear captured the amateur bantamweight strap with a second-round technical knockout of Walt Shea (3-1) at the Cross Insurance Center.

Lear has had a stellar amateur career fighting out of Young’s MMA in Bangor. Prior to competing in mixed-martial-arts, Lear wrestled for John Bapst High School also based in the Queen City. He has won his last three in a row in the MMA cage. Should Lear win the featherweight title, he will become the first competitor in NEF history to hold championships in multiple weight divisions.

“This title fight is an opportunity to develop and grow,” said Lear. “An undefeated opponent with nothing but finishes, I like it—it’s polarizing. I want to turn professional. This is how I get better, that’s all I’m focused on.”

Like Lear, Zac Richard brought a wrestling background with him to the MMA cage. He won a state championship in 2015 competing for Massabesic High School in Waterboro, Maine. Richard now trains with Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire under head coach, current UFC competitor, and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, Devin Powell (9-4).  Richard has finished all three of his previous opponents in the first round.

“Ina matukar m for wannan yaki,” said Richard. “The belt is great and all, but it’s just a stepping stone to my goals. I think this is a great opportunity for me to really show the hard work I put in. This fight camp is going to be extremely different for me and I cannot wait to have that cage locked. This fight will be just past the year mark of when I started training in MMA. It’s just the beginning.”

NEF ta gaba gauraye-Martial Arts-aukuwa, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” will take place on Friday, Fabrairu 1, 2019 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine tare da lokacin kararrawa na 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

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LEAR VACATES AMATEUR TITLE TO TURN PRO AGAINST JONES AT NEF 32

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Lewiston, Maine (Disamba 1, 2017) - New England Combats (NEF) kõmo zuwa Lewiston a kan Asabar, Fabrairu 3, 2018 tare da yaki gabatarwa ta gaba gauraye-Martial Arts-aukuwa, “NEF 32: Super Asabar.” Tun da farko a yau, NEF announced the addition of a professional bantamweight bout to the card. Fred Lear (0-0) zai dauki a kan Dom “Domnation” Jones (1-1) a wani yaki nauyin 135-fam.

The bout will be Lear’s debut in the professional ranks after a successful amateur career that saw him amass a 6-2 rikodin. He is riding a three-fight win streak into the showdown with Jones. Lear’s last appearance in the NEF cage saw him capture the amateur bantamweight title with a second-round technical knockout over Jones’ teammate Walt Shea (2-1) ta ƙarshe lokacin rani. He will now vacate that championship upon turning professional. Lear is a member of Young’s MMA of Bangor, Maine. He has competed regularly in the amateur ranks for more than four years.

“My opponent is big, karfi, and dangerous,” said Lear. “Styles are what make big fights, and the fans will be in for another barn burner here. I have dreamt of this opportunity and will work hard to ensure that it is not squandered.”

Dom Jones, a member of First Class MMA of Brunswick, Maine, made his NEF debut last spring as a professional after going 5-1 as an amateur in his native state of Florida. He dominated Tollison Lewis (1-6) that night, pounding out a technical knockout victory late in the first round. Jones returned to the NEF cage weeks later and suffered his first pro loss to Matt Denning (5-7). Not one to give up on his goals, Jones is using that loss as motivation to better himself in training.

“I’m glad to be back in NEF,” said Jones when reached for comment. “I missed the cage and the NEF fans! I’m excited for my upcoming fight against Fred. Last time I was in the cage, the fight didn’t turn out my way. I used that as a motivation to be better. I jumped right back in the gym and went 110%. I’m excited to be back at 135 and challenge myself. Fred is a great match up. He is great fighter with a future in the sport. I’m excited to see our wrestling skills compete. It’s going to be a fun and explosive fight and something the fans want to see. February 3rd is going to be fireworks!”

NEF ta gaba gauraye-Martial Arts-aukuwa, “NEF 32: Super Asabar,” za su ga kamfanin yin ta koma Androscoggin Bank Colisee a Lewiston, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place on Asabar, Fabrairu 3, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online atwww.TheColisee.com.

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NEF SELLS-OUT AGAIN IN BANGOR AS LOCAL FIGHTERS SHINE IN THE CAGE

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Bangor, Maine (Agusta 6, 2017) –There was no place like home Asabar night for C.J. Ewer, Ryan Sanders and Fred Lear of Young’s MMA in Bangor.

Fighting in front of a sold-out ballroom a stone’s throw from their training headquarters, the three fighters atop the card at “NEF 30” Rumble in Bangor” all posted impressive victories at Cross Insurance Center.

Ewer defeated Mike “The Mustache” Hansen by submission at 1:46 of the first round to capture the vacant NEF pro middleweight title. Lear landed the NEF amateur bantamweight belt, while Sanders tightened his grip on New England’s pro lightweight scene in a non-title triumph.

It was the second consecutive August sellout in the Queen City, a tradition that began with “NEF Presents Dana White: Lookin’ For a Fight” last summer.

After his hard-fought win over the much-traveled Jay Ellis, NEF pro lightweight champion Sanders, ranked Babu. 1 a wannan yankin, kept his comments short and sweet while calling out the aforementioned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Shugaban kasar.

“You took the wrong guy last year,” Sanders said. “Come get me now.”

Sanders (15-8) didn’t have an easy road against Ellis, a veteran of more than 80 pro bouts. Ellis had Sanders under control for most of the fight but left himself vulnerable to a triangle choke at 2:34 na farko zagaye.

Ewer dispatched Hansen with a similarly swift maneuver.

“It’s a great feeling to win it in front of the home crowd,” Ewer said. “As hard as we worked (in training camp), I didn’t think anything could stop me.”

The sudden ending spoiled Hansen’s hopes of winning a title for the first time in his 13-year mixed martial arts career.

“This was by far the best training camp I ever had. We were just getting warmed up,” Hansen said. “I had a lot more to give, and I’m sure C.J. had a lot of more to give. But hey, we could do it again.”

Lear highlighted the amateur portion of the card with an authoritative second-round knockout of Walt Shea.

Only the bell saved Shea from Lear’s onslaught at the end of the opening chapter. Lear gained the advantage with a kick to the head midway through that round. After nearly locking in an arm bar that could have ended the fight, Lear bloodied the previously unbeaten Shea with a series of strikes.

The end appeared inevitable when Shea needed Lear’s help to find his corner between rounds, and another interrupted attack hastened the finish only 14 seconds daga baya.

An emotional Lear lauded his coach, Chris Young of Young’s MMA, before fastening the belt around the teacher’s waist.

“A lot of people around here know his name, but they don’t know the man,” Lear said. “He’s the first guy in the gym in the morning and the last one to leave at night. He’s the reason we’re all here. He’s the reason we’re successful. He’s the reason some of us aren’t in jail.”

In the first two fights of Josh Jones’ amateur MMA career, Jones dispatched his opponents by one-punch knockout in a total of 24 seconds. It took Carlton Charles one fewer tick of the clock to take out Jones in the stunning conclusion to a touted tangle of former star collegiate athletes.

Charles, a product of the University of Maine football program taking his initial walk to the NEF cage, turned the tables on Jones (2-1) in a middleweight scrap. Jones again went for the early stoppage with a pair of looping shots, but Charles calmly ducked them before landing one of his own and taking the issue to the mat.

“I just love the competition,” Charles said. “You don’t get hit in the face like this on the football field.”

When the combatants regained their feet, Charles backed Jones against the cage and landed two right hands to the jaw. Jones dropped to one knee and absorbed a sharp left to the head. That persuaded the referee to step in and stop the fight, a verdict that left Jones and his First Class MMA camp visibly puzzled.

It was Charles’ second one-sided combat sports victory in a week’s time. He previously delivered a first-round TKO in the amateur boxing ring. Jones suffered his first defeat since making the transition from basketball, which he played professionally in Europe after starring at Bangor’s Husson University.

One look at Jumma'a ta official weigh-in suggested that the bout between Roger Ewer (251 fam) and Dustin Freeman (220) might be the typical stand-up, slug-it-out heavyweight affair. Maimakon, it turned into a ground-and-pound showcase that was right in Ewer’s wheelhouse. C.J.’s older brother, making his debut in the NEF hexagon at 44 shekara, hammered out the advantage throughout and earned a TKO via unanswered strikes at 2:31 of the second stanza.

Nate Boucher improved to 2-0 with a first-round stoppage of Jeremiah Barkac, who was making his cage debut. Barkac gained an early advantage in the bantamweight bout with a barrage of strikes, but Boucher cleverly gained leverage with his legs and locked in a triangle choke.

Lashe ko rasa, Bangor’s Angela Young announced that her battle with Jessica “The Black Widow” Borga would be the final fight of her career. Borga (6-3) erased any hopes of a Hollywood ending with a decisive TKO at 2:16 na bude zagaye. Matasa (2-3), wife of Chris, had never gone less than the distance in any of her prior wins or losses.

In a mutual NEF and MMA debut, Zach Faulkner delighted his home crowd with a second-round victory over David Hart via rear naked choke. A karshen zo a 1:42.

Jesse Hutchinson also enjoyed a triumphant debut in the amateur ranks. He stopped Anthony LaPointe at 2:43 of the first round in a welterweight skirmish.

NEF also announced that the promotion’s next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company make its long-awaited debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. The event is scheduled to take place on Jumma'a, Nuwamba 3, 2017. Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday, Agusta 9 a www.auramaine.com.

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RUMBLE IN BANGOR FIGHT CARD FILLED WITH MAINE FAN-FAVORITES

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Ga nan da nan release: Bangor, Maine (Yuli 21, 2017) - New England Combats (NEF) returns to the Cross Insurance Center a ranar Asabar dare, Agusta 5, 2017 tare da yaki gabatarwa ta gaba gauraye-Martial Arts-aukuwa, “NEF 30: Rumble in Bangor.” Tun da farko a yau, NEF announced the full fight card for the event.

A babban taron na yamma, Bangor’s own CJ Ewer (2-0) zai gana Mike Hansen (5-5) of Rumford, Maine in a five-round contest to crown a new NEF MMA Pro Middleweight Champion. Ewer is a member of local gym Young’s MMA while Hansen represents Berserkers MMA based in the River Valley region of the state. Ewer had a highlight-reel knockout over Ruben Redman (0-1) in his last bout at the Cross – exactly one year to the day he will meet Hansen.

The co-main event of the evening will see Ewer’s Young’s teammate, undefeated Bangor prospect Haruna Lacey (4-0) take on Bellator veteran Bryan Goldsby (17-16). Goldsby will represent Lacey’s most-seasoned challenge to date. Lacey has been nothing short of “M” – his nickname – tun juya pro. He has submitted three of his four opponents in the first round. Only John Santos (3-5) was able to survive three full rounds with Lacey last summer in Bangor. Lacey won that fight via split decision in a rugged, back-and-forth, “fight of the night” performance.

Rounding out the pro card will be another Young’s cornerstone, “A” Ryan Sanders (14-8), who will meet Milwaukee, Wisconsin veteran Jay Ellis (14-68) a cikin wani welterweight hamayya. Sanders is the reigning NEF MMA Pro Lightweight Champion, having defeated Jon Lemke (6-8) in a tournament final last April to claim the title. The bout with Ellis will be a non-title affair. Sanders is riding a four-fight win streak which began one year ago to the day at the Cross.

Headlining the amateur portion of the fight card will be an NEF MMA Amateur Bantamweight Title fight. Fred Lear (5-2) of Bangor will do battle with Jefferson, Maine ta Walt Shea (2-0) for the vacant 135-pound championship. Lear and Shea will continue a competitive rivalry that has developed in the amateur ranks in recent years between Lear’s camp Young’s MMA and Shea’s team of First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine.

Opening the night will be a women’s fight between Angela Sun (2-2), wife of Young’s MMA founder and head coach Chris Young, and Florida’s Jessica “The Black Widow” Borga (5-2). The scrap is expected to be an exciting one. Matasa, a Registered Nurse at Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC), has put on several “fight of the night” performances that have sent audiences into a frenzy. Borga will make her third trip to Maine in the past year to compete in the NEF cage.

The full “NEF 30” yaki katin (batun canza):

Sana'a MMA

185*Fayyace C.J. Ewer 2-0 (Matasa ta MMA) vs Mike Hansen 5-5 (Berserkers MMA)

170 Ryan Sanders 14-8 (Matasa ta MMA) vs Jay Ellis 14-68 (Team Knockout)

145 Haruna Lacey 4-0 (Matasa ta MMA) vs Bryan Goldsby 17-16 (Jorge Gurgel)

Mai son MMA

135*Fayyace Fred Lear 5-2 (Matasa ta MMA) vs Walt Shea 2-0 (Na farko Class MMA)

265 Roger Ewer 0-0 (Matasa ta MMA) vs Dustin Freeman 0-0 (Zaman kanta)

185 Josh Jones 2-0 (Na farko Class MMA) vs Carlton Charles 0-0 (Charles Family Fighting/Fire&Iron Athletics)

170 Anthony Lapointe 0-1 (Titan Athletics) vs Jesse Hutchinson 0-0 (CMBJJ)

160 Zachary Faulkner 0-0 (Titan Athletics) vs David Hart 0-0 (Kenney’s MMA)

145 Robbie Kiah 1-0 (Matasa ta MMA) vs Robert H. Norris III (Zaman kanta)

135 Nate Boucher 1-0 (CMBJJ) vs Jeremiah Barkac 0-0 (Zaman kanta)

135 Angela Sun 2-2 (Matasa ta MMA) vs Jessica Borga 5-3 (Champions MMA)

"NEF 30: Rumble in Bangor” will be held at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on Saturday, Agusta 5, 2017. Tikiti ne sayarwa yanzu awww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

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A NEW NEF BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION WILL BE CROWNED IN BANGOR

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Ga nan da nan release: Bangor, Maine (Yuni 21, 2017) - New England Combats (NEF) returns to the Cross Insurance Center a ranar Asabar dare, Agusta 5, 2017 tare da yaki gabatarwa ta gaba gauraye-Martial Arts-aukuwa, “NEF 30: Rumble in Bangor.” Tun da farko a yau, NEF announced the addition of an amateur championship bantamweight contest to the fight card. Fred Lear (5-2) An shirya don ya tarye Walt Shea (2-0) for the vacant NEF MMA Amateur 135-pound championship.

A member of Young’s MMA based in Bangor, Lear is riding a two-fight win streak into the first hometown fight of his career. In February of this year, Lear defeated Shea’s First Class MMA teammate Michael Crespo (3-3) with a second-round technical knockout. He is a finisher, with all but one of Lear’s five victories coming by way of technical knockout or submission. He is promising local fans a crowd-pleasing fight against Shea on August 5th.

“Walt Shea has shown tremendous poise and fortitude in his back-to-back wins,” proclaimed Lear. “My job over the next eight weeks is to work hard, stay humble, and listen to my teammates and coaches who have carried me to this point in my career. This is an extraordinary opportunity and it is my responsibility to seize it. This isn’t about myself or an ammy title. This is about Bangor and delivering on the fight this town deserves.”

Walt Shea has been to the judges’ scorecards twice in his time with NEF, and twice Shea has emerged victorious. He made his debut last September with a split decision win over Joel Downing (0-1). Shea followed up that appearance with a unanimous decision over Alan Bustamante (0-1) earlier this year at “NEF 27.” He is a member of First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine, as well as The Foundry in Farmington, Maine.

“It’s an honor to be fighting for the amateur 135-pound title at “NEF 30,'” said Shea. “Gaskiya, it’s hard to believe considering almost two years ago I was just an overweight fan watching my cousin Nick Shea compete in the cage. My abokin gaba, Fred Lear, is a tough kid who comes from another tough gym in Young’s MMA and always brings a ton of energy into the cage, so be ready for a war of cardio and willpower from each of us. I’d like to thank my family for standing behind me in this adventure, along with my head coach at First Class MMA, John Ray, and all my other outstanding coaches and my talented teammates.”

"NEF 30: Rumble in Bangor” will be held at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on Saturday, Agusta 5, 2017. Tikiti ne sayarwa yanzu a www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

Don ƙarin bayani a kan taron da kuma yaki katin updates, ziyarci gabatarwa ta website a www.NewEnglandFights.com. Bugu da kari, za ka iya duba NEF bidiyo a www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England Combats."

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