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FOUR MMA CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT COLLISION COURSE IN PORTLAND

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Tam sim TSO TAWM: Portland, Maine (Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 10, 2019) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) held its most recent mixed-martial-arts (MMA) kev tshwm sim, “NEF 41: Collision Course,” on Saturday night at Aura in Portland. Four titles were decided on a thirteen-fight card held before a capacity audience.

Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, Cara Greenwell (10-4) played the role of spoiler, winning the NEF Amateur Women’s Strawweight Championship with a unanimous decision over Bangor, Maine lubHwjchim ci ntsa iab "Cov kev npau taws" Watson (6-1).  Greenwell came all the way from Oklahoma for the fight. It is the first blemish on the previously-undefeated Watson’s amateur record.

“Killa” Kam Arnold (6-1) retained the NEF Amateur Bantamweight strap with a devastating second-round knockout ofWalt Shea(3-2) in the evening’s co-main event. It was Arnold’s second successful defense of the title and the sixth knockout victory of his amateur career.

Zac "Rocky" Richard(5-2-1) captured the NEF Amateur Lightweight Title with a unanimous decision win over"Khawv koob" Mike Murray(2-1).  The fight went back and forth for five grueling rounds and looked at one point like the doctor at cageside would stop the bout due to an injury on Richard’s knee. The fight continued, Txawm li cas los, and Richard pulled out the win on the judges’ scorecards.

Nate Boucher (6-3) yeejSteve Desjardins (5-4) via submission in the first round to become the new NEF Amateur Flyweight Champion. The win was Boucher’s fourth in a row.

In addition to the fights, NEF announced that its first event of 2020 would take place on February 8 as the promotion debuts at the 1900-seat Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The show is titled “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction” and tickets went on sale Saturday night atwww.PortTix.com. 

Already announced for “NEF 42” is a five-round professional lightweight title fight between former NEF championBruce "Zoo nkauj tub" Boyington (17-11) and WEC and UFC veteranJosh “The Fluke” Grispi(14-5).  Boyington has not fought in his home state of Maine in two years, while Grispi has been absent from competition since his release from the UFC in 2013. Boyington previously held the promotion’s lightweight title before vacating it to sign with the World Series of Fighting.

Another lightweight fight announced for “NEF 42” will feature two Maine fan-favorites asJosh "Hook rau" Harvey(7-0-1) txo nws hwj nws undefeated cov ntaub ntawv rau ntawm kab tiv thaivJesse "Viking" Erickson (9-8).  Harvey is the reigning NEF Pro Featherweight Champion and one of the top prospects in the entire country. Erickson will be looking to bounce back from a loss last summer in his attempt to capture the lightweight strap.

A third pro fight was announced for “NEF 42” that will feature localsDominic “Domnation” Jones (2-3) thiabCarl Langston (0-4).  Jones most recently competed for global promotion Bellator on a fight card in Connecticut. Langston, after a solid amateur career, will be looking for his first professional win in front of his hometown crowd.

The official results from Portland, Maine:


Cara Greenwell def. Glory Watson via unanimous decision
Tom qab ntawv tsis sib ntaus.. Walt Shea via knockout, puag ncig 2
Zac Richard def. Mike Murray via unanimous decision
Nate Boucher def. Steve Desjardins via tap to rear-naked choke, puag ncig 1
Solomon Spigel def. George Pissimissis via technical submission, puag ncig 1
Joe Howard def. Jesse Fitzsimmons via doctor stoppage, puag ncig 1
Greg Ishihara def. Dylan Williams via technical knockout, puag ncig 1
Justin Middleton def. Jon Assam via tap to rear-naked choke, puag ncig 1
Brian Cosco Def. Clifford Redman via technical submission, puag ncig 1
Caleb Austin def. Ryan Fogg via technical knockout, puag ncig 2
Nate dawb def. Austin Hamilton via technical knockout, puag ncig 1
Brandon Maillet-fevens Def. Tyler Knights via tap to rear-naked choke, puag ncig 2
Chandler Chapman def. Tim Bergeron via unanimous decision

Tshiab England Fights’ Tom ntej Sib xyaw-Martial-Arts Kev tshwm sim, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” yuav muaj nyob rau hnub Saturday, Lub ob hlis ntuj 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Daim pib no yog rau cov muag khoom tam sim no nyobwww.PortTix.com.

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FOUR TITLE FIGHTS HEADLINE FINAL NEF CARD OF 2019 Hauv Portland

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Tam sim TSO TAWM: Portland, Maine (Lub kaum hli ntuj 23, 2019) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) returns to Aura in Portland, Maine on November 9, 2019 Nrog nws cov kev sib xyaw tom ntej-martial-txuj ci kev tshwm sim, "NEF 41: Collision Course.” Tickets for the event are currently on sale atwww.auramaine.com. Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, NEF announced the full fight card for the event – a total of 17 bouts scheduled for the evening.

Four amateur title fights will headline the card. It will be the first time since “NEF 9” in August 2013 that an amateur fight has been the main event of one of the promotion’s cards. (Of note, “NEF 9” was an all amateur event.)

“NEF 41” will also mark the first time a women’s bout has headlined one of the promotion’s events as undefeatedHwjchim ci ntsa iab "Cov kev npau taws" Watson (6-0) yuav siv sij hawm nyob rau hauvCara Greenwell(9-4) to crown the inaugural NEF Amateur Women’s Strawweight Champion. Watson will have a chance to make history in the bout by becoming the first NEF athlete to simultaneously hold titles in two weight divisions. She is the reigning NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Champion.

“Killa” Kam Arnold (5-1) will defend the NEF Amateur Bantamweight strap against Walt Shea (3-1) in the evening’s co-main event. Arnold has held the title since June 2018 and most recently defended it at “NEF 38” last spring with a 21-second knockout of Henry Clark (5-5). It will be Shea’s second attempt at capturing the title after a losing effort at “NEF 30” in August 2017.

Zac "Rocky" Richard(4-2-1) yuav fim"Khawv koob" Mike Murray(2-0) for the vacant NEF Amateur Lightweight Title. Both athletes are coming off wins last month in Orono, Maine at “NEF 40.” Richard knocked his opponent out with a slam in the first round of his bout while Murray submitted his opponent – also in the first round.

Nate Boucher (5-3) thiabSteve Desjardins(5-3) are scheduled to meet for the vacant NEF Amateur Flyweight Championship. Boucher is on a three-fight win streak, finishing all three opponents in the first round by submission. Desjardins returned with a first-round victory last month at “NEF 40” after an absence of several years from cage competition.

As of press time, NEF executives were searching for an opponent for NEF Amateur Welterweight ChampionDuncan “The Highlander” Smith(5-3).  Tu siab, Smith’s original challenger, Jordan Norman, recently pulled out of the fight when he could not gain medical clearance.

Matt "Ken Menyuam roj hmab" Denning(5-10) thiabKeegan “The Flu” Hornstra (4-11) will square off in a professional catchweight contest. Both will be looking to rebound from recent losses. Denning was defeated on a card in Massachusetts last Saturday night, while Hornstra lost to Dominic Jones at “NEF 39” this past summer in Lewiston, Maine. The fight will take place at an agreed-to weight of 176 phaus.

The full “NEF 41” fight card (yuav hloov):

AMATEUR TITLE FIGHTS

115*TITLE: Glory Watson (Young’s) vs. Cara Greenwell (Independent)

135*TITLE: Kam arnold (c) (Rov dim) vs. Walt Shea (Thawj cov hoob kawm MMA)

155*TITLE: Zac Richard (Nostos) vs. Mike Murray (Camden Combat/Foundry)

125*TITLE: Steve Desjardins (Independent) vs. Nate Boucher (CMBJJ)

KEV COB QHA COV MMA

155: Josh Harvey (Vision Quest Muay Thai) vs. Jonathan Hines (Independent)

176: Matt Denning (Independent) vs. Keegan Hornstra (Evolution Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Pob Ncaws Pob)

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145: Jesse Fitzsimmons (Nostos) vs. Joe Howard (CMBJJ)

265: George Pissimissis (Wai Kru/Pedro’s Judo) vs. Solomon Spigel (Thawj cov hoob kawm)

135: Andrea Howland (Michigan Top Team) vs. Megan Rosado (Evolution Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Pob Ncaws Pob)

170: Justin Middleton (Independent) vs. Jon Assam (Thawj cov hoob kawm)

170: Greg Ishihara (Rov dim) vs. Dylan Williams (Independent)

155: Clifford Redman (Independent) vs. Brian Cosco (Redline)

155: Lucas Donald (Independent) vs. Will McCall (Evolution Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Pob Ncaws Pob)

205: Henry Jeffs (Independent) vs. Titus Pannell (T4 Survival)

130: Ryan Fogg (Team Elemental) vs. Caleb Austin (CMBJJ)

175: Roland Beaulieu (Maineiac Militia) vs. Austin Hamilton (Independent)

145: Tyler Knights (Independent) vs. Brandon Maillet-fevens (CMBJJ)

Tshiab England Fights’ Tom ntej Sib xyaw-Martial-Arts Kev tshwm sim, “NEF 41: Collision Course,” yuav muaj nyob rau hnub Saturday, Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj 9, 2019 ntawm Aura hauv Portland, Maine. Daim pib no yog rau cov muag khoom tam sim no nyobwww.auramaine.com.

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Nef tig mus rau qhov chaw nres nkoj qub rau huab tais lub tebchaws rau ib hmo ntawm Nees tsis muaj kev sib ntaus sib tua MMA

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Portland, Maine (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 28, 2019) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) Rov qab mus rau Aura hauv Portland nyob rau hmo Saturday nrog nws cov kev sib xyaw ua ke tshiab-kev sib xyaw, “NEF 38: Cua daj cua dub.”  Qhov kev tshwm sim nyob hauv homage rau HBO seriesKev ua si ntawm Thrones tiav nrog ntiv nplhaib cov menyuam ntxhais ua tau raws li tus “Niam Ntawm Zaj” Daenerys targararyen thiab sansa stark, Raws li zoo li lub cello neeg uas ua ntawv qhib qhov kev tshwm sim nrog cov suab paj nruag los ntawm kev ua yeeb yam hauv lub suab. Ib tug muaj peev xwm ntawm 1100 tau ntawm tes rau qhov kev txiav txim.

Nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim, Ras Hylton (4-2) swb Charles Penn (0-1) nyob rau hauv ib qho kev sib tw hnyav. Tus kws kho mob ib sab nres cov bout nyob rau hauv thawj puag ncig thaum txiav ntawm penn lub hauv pliaj yuav tsis raug kaw. Hylton tsaws ib qho zoo kawg nkaus-tso ncaj ncaj tes uas qhib gash lub taub hau thiab tshuav cov ntshav hauv daim lev ntawm crimson.

Caleb Hall (3-0) tseem tsis tau undefeated los pib nws txoj haujlwm tshaj lij nrog nws txoj kev ncaj thib peb. Hall xa tawm tebchaws Jay Ellis (15-86) Nyob rau hauv thawj puag ncig ntawm cov co-main kev tshwm sim ntawm yav tsaus ntuj.

Nyob rau qhov kev pib xyaum ua ib feem ntawm daim npav sib ntaus, Plaub lub npe tau nyob ntawm ceg txheem ntseeg.

Hauv thawj qhov kev sib tw sib tw ntawm yav tsaus ntuj, Tom Pagliaru (3-1) ntes cov tsis muaj nuj nqis nef amateur featherweight pluaj nrog qhov kev txiav txim siab tsis pom zoo tshaj li Zac Richard (3-1-1).  Ua li ntawd, Pagliaro, Ib txwm nyob ntawm Haverhill, Massachusetts, muab tus Richard thawj zaug poob ntawm nws txoj haujlwm.

Duncan Smith (5-3) Tiv Thaiv Lub Npe Nef Qiv Welterweight tawm tsam Jon Tefft (2-1).  Tom qab tsib lub hard-whot rounds, Smith tau tshaj tawm tias tus yeej ntawm tag nrho peb lub tsev txiav txim’ scalecards. Nws yog ib qho zoo hmo rau Smith pab pawg ntawm Evolution Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Pob Ncaws Pob Ncaws Pob Ncaws Pob Ncaws Pob. Cov Saco, Maine-based pab pawg tau mus 4-0 Nyob rau yav tsaus ntuj nrog Smith cov pab pawg neeg Swedina Beamry (3-0), Keegan Hornstra (4-11), thiab Megan Rosado (1-1) Txhua tus tuaj tos yeej.

TAYLOR THOMPSON (4-0) ua luv luv ntawm Michigan tus Andrea Howland (2-1) Los ua tus thawj-puas tau nef poj niam lub amateur bantamweight. Thompson xa howland nyob rau hauv thawj puag ncig nrog ib tug armbar. Kev sib ntaus tau raug coj mus rau Portland los ntawm NEF ua ke nrog poj huab tais Mma media.

Hauv plaub, thiab kawg, Kev sib tw sib tw ntawm daim npav pib xyaum ua, Kam arnold (5-0) khaws nws knockout streak txoj sia nrog thawj-puag ncig ntawm Henry Clark (5-5).  Nws yog tus thib tsib ncaj knockout rau Arnold uas khaws cov kev lom zem bantamweur bantamweur.

Kev sib ntaus kev sib ntaus tseem ceeb tshaj plaws kuj tau sib ntaus rau nws qhov ntev-tos rov qab mus rau LewISTON rau Lub Rau Hli 22 ntawm Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Qhov kev tshwm sim yog ntu “NEF 39: All-American.”

Hometown Nyiam Jesse Erickson (9-7) yuav coj mus lewis corapi (8-5) Hmo ntawd rau kev sib tw ua ke. Erickson yog lub ntsiab ntawm NOF tawb thiab ib qho kev sib cav sib ceg saum toj kawg nkaus mus rau cov kev txhawb nqa kev ua haujlwm 155-phaus npe. Massachusetts’ Corapi yog lub caij qub tub rog ntawm England MMA Circuit Court, Thaum kawg ua nws nef Dumut rau Lub Rau Hli 22.

Josh Harvey (6-0-1) tshaj tawm tias nws yuav rov qab mus rau lub tawb rau “Nef 39” coj ntawm Jordan downey (5-4) Los ntawm Fort Wayne, Indiana. Harvey yuav tiv thaiv cov Nef Pro featherweight tab tom nrhiav nws thawj zaug kev tiv thaiv kev vam meej txij li ntes txoj siv sia Lub Ob Hlis hauv Bangor. Downey yog nyob ntawm ob-sib ntaus yeej streak.

Nate Boucher (4-3) yuav coj ntawm Robert Presley (5-4) Rau cov neeg tsis txaus ntseeg nef amateur bleweight lub npe. Boucher tau ua tiav nws ob zaug cov neeg sib tw nyob rau hauv thawj puag ncig txav nws tus kheej rov qab mus rau lwm qhov kev txhaj tshuaj ntawm 125-phaus siv. Presley sawv cev rau lub Lancaster Academy ntawm MMA hauv Lancaster, Ohio.

Nyob rau hauv ib tug soundnight lub sij hawm qhib qhov kev tshwm sim, NEF them nyiaj rau cov neeg ua haujlwm ntev rooj plaub tseem ceeb nrog kaum-tswb. Lub Wiscasset, Maine cov neeg nyob hauv lub lim tiam dhau los tsis tau poob nthav lub lim tiam dhau los. Cov kev nce qib tau mob siab rau nws lub cim xeeb.

Tag nrho cov txiaj ntsig los ntawm Portland, Maine:

KEV

Ras HyLton Def. Charles Penn ntawm Kws Kho Mob, puag ncig 1
Caleb Hall def. Jay Ellis Ntawm Kev Xa, puag ncig 1
Kegan Hornstra Def. Zenon Herrera nyob ntawm kev mloog lus, puag ncig 1
Bryant Bullock def. Fred leg nyob ntawm kev mloog lus, puag ncig 2

Pib xyaum ua

Tom qab ntawv tsis sib ntaus.. Henry Clark ntawm KO, puag ncig 1
Taylor Thompson def. Andrea Warland ntawm kev mloog lus, puag ncig 1
Duncan Smith Def. Jon Teefft ntawm kev txiav txim siab tsis muaj kev txiav txim siab
Tom Pagliaruo def. Zac Richard los ntawm kev txiav txim siab tsis muaj kev txiav txim siab
ARII FRALANDEZ DEM. Ryan Savage ntawm kev mloog lus, puag ncig 1
Titus pannell def. Justin Philbrook ntawm Tko, puag ncig 2
Brian Cosco Def. Garry Carr ntawm Tko, puag ncig 1
Megan Rosado Def. Amanda Bennett ntawm kev txiav txim siab sib txawv
Jason Landry Def. Justin Boraczek ntawm kev mloog lus, puag ncig 1
Brandon Maillet-fevens Def. Jesse Fitzsimmons ntawm Kev Ua Si, puag ncig 1
Jordan Norman Def. Greg Ishihara ntawm Tko, puag ncig 2
Nate dawb def. Clifford Redman los ntawm tapout mus rau strikes, puag ncig 1
Schuyler Vallaincourt def. Dillon Henry ntawm RefetPage, puag ncig 2
Adina beatrry def. Traci Baldwin ntawm Tko, puag ncig 2

NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 39: Tag nrho cov neeg Asmeskas,” yuav muaj nyob rau hnub Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 22, 2019 nyob rau ntawm lub Androscoggin Bank Colisee nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine nrog lub sijhawm tswb ntawm 7 PM. Daim pib yog muag tam sim no ntawmwww.TheColisee.com.

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CHAMPION ‘KILLA’ KAM ARNOLD – ‘I WANT A BLOODBATH’

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Tshiab England Fights (NEF) bantamweight champion “Killa” Kam Arnold has been perfect so far in his mixed martial arts (MMA) cov hauj lwm, carving out a flawless 4-0 record with four knockouts since he debuted in the promotion just over a year and a half ago

Nyob rau hnub tim 27th, the 135-pound “King in the North” makes his highly anticipated return to the cage when he is scheduled to defend his title against longtime bantamweight mainstay, Henry Clark (5-4).

Arnold recently joined Jason Floyd onThe MMA Report podcast to discuss his origins in the sport, his reign at the top of the New England 135-pound division, and his goals for the future.

“I fell in love with combat sports at a very young age, mostly boxing,” Arnold explained to Floyd. “I was the youngest of all boys. I grew up in a pretty rough family, and I had to be tough growing up, and my love for combat sports came into the fold. I also played hockey as a kid, so I had a physical upbringing. And I also wrestled when I was in school and it transformed into this. I never thought I was going to be doing MMA as a kid, although I loved it.

“I hit rock bottom when I was a young teen,” Arnold continued. “I hit rock bottom, and my mother came from out-of-state and picked me up, and we moved to Lewiston [Maine]. And I always swore to myself as a kid I’d never move there because I thought it was the worst place in the world. But it was actually the best move I ever made in my entire life.”

When Arnold’s parents—whom he credits for “making me the man I am today”–brought him to his adopted hometown of Lewiston, Maine, he also found a gym family at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (CMBJJ) where he has started training under longtime NEF veterans Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (9-7) and former NEF flyweight champion Dustin Veinott (5-4).

“I’m trying to become a whole complete martial artist,” Arnold stated. “I’m not trying to be known as just this brawler that’s going to go out there and bang with anybody.”

“Bang,” Txawm li cas los, is exactly what Arnold did in April 2018 when he knocked out David Thompson at “NEF 33: Riptide” in a lighting fast 11-seconds.

“I mean yeah, it was a hell of a knockout highlight reel,” Arnold confessed. “But I’ve been doing that my whole life, man.”

“We were working that overhand right, we knew that was going to be there right from the beginning,” Arnold continued. “I spoke it into existence and that’s exactly what happened. I cracked him with a jab, I saw his head snap back, and then as he’s coming in, he’s coming in very aggressive, he dropped his hand, he’s coming in for an upper cut and he left his chin right on a shelf for me.”

Arnold solidified his position at the top of the New England bantamweight division in June 2018 Ntawm "nef 34: Home of the Brave” when he defeated Killian Murphy (1-2) via fourth-round knockout to become the NEF bantamweight champion. Despite a back and forth battle that brought the crowd to its feet that night, and the culminating moment he landed the knockout punch that iced the win for him, Arnold looks back and still sees room for improvement.

“I just haven’t been able to find that perfect fight, Kuv twv,” Arnold pondered. “A lot of people would point to Killian Murphy maybe being that fight for me, but in my eyes that was a very poor performance for myself. I kept my hands very low for a reason, and a lot of people said, ‘Oh, you looked tired.’ If I was so tired, I wouldn’t have knocked him out in the fourth round. I kept my hands low for a reason because of his wrestling ability. And people seem to forget that I used to wrestle too, and I outwrestled him that whole fight. But I was still upset that I shouldn’t have been able to take that many shots as I did with Killian. I should have put him out earlier in the fight.

“It’s hard to get the perfect fight,” Arnold continued. “I talk to other people about it and they’re like, “Dude, it’s so hard.” Even guys that have been fighting for 10, 15 years they’re like, “It’s so hard to find that perfect fight.” Because I was like, “Txiv neej, is there something wrong with me? I feel disappointed in myself after a win.”

So what does Arnold want out of one of his fights in order to walk away satisfied?

“I want to have a bloodbath,” he admitted. “I want to split somebody wide open, have a doctor stoppage, because I’m beating somebody so badly. I love seeing people’s eyes roll in the back of their heads, I like making people stiff as a board.”

Currently still competing as an amateur, Arnold is already being discussed as a future threat in the professional bantamweight division. Before he turns pro, Txawm li cas los, he has plans set to defend his title on April 27th against a very experienced and crafty veteran in Henry Clark, who comes into the bout riding a two-fight win streak.

“Henry’s tough, ib,” Arnold warned. “He has a chin on him, he’s a gamer, he’s not going to back down and he’s solid all the way around.”

With his two-year anniversary since his debut still four months away, Kam isn’t anxious and is confident that he has a lot left to contribute to the sport.

“I still have some amateur goals that I want to accomplish and we’re only scratching the surface of my career, tiag tiag,” Arnold stated. “I don’t want to make too much of a premature jump into the next group of talent. But I’m not afraid either, I’ve got to make the decision here coming up shortly, I’d like to get at least a couple more fights in. Depending on how those fights go—I’m one fight at a time—but if I keep on remaining successful, then I can’t see why I wouldn’t go pro after a sixth or a seventh fight.

“I’m very excited for the next chapter,” Arnold concluded.

NEF’s next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 38: Cua daj cua dub,” will take place on Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 27, 2019 ntawm Aura hauv Portland, Maine nrog lub sijhawm tswb ntawm 7 PM. Daim pib yog muag tam sim no ntawmwww.auramaine.com.

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FINISHES GALORE HIGHLIGHT NEF 34 FIGHT NIGHT IN PORTLAND; NEF ANNOUNCES RETURN TO BANGOR

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Portland, Maine (Lub rau hli ntuj 17, 2018) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) made its return to Portland, Maine on Saturday night with the fight promotion’s latest mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave.” A jam-packed house of fight fans took in the action as NEF fighters delivered the non-stop excitement from bell to bell in what many are calling one of the best events the company has ever produced.

 

 

 

On a card featuring a total of 18 fights, lub tsev hais plaub’ scorecards were not needed until the thirteenth bout of the evening. Ua ntej lub sijhawm ntawd, the early card featured a plethora of exciting finishes including a pair of D’Arce Chokes courtesy of Angelo Rizzitello (2-1) and Henry Clark (4-4) and highlight-reel knockouts by Cody Rolling (5-5) and Zac Lawrence (1-0). Thirteen of the evening’s fights ended in the first round.

 

 

 

Kam arnold (4-0) and Killian Murphy (1-1) waged an absolute war for the vacant amateur bantamweight title in what made history as the first amateur fight in Maine to ever go beyond the old three-round limit. Arnold claimed the title with a fourth-round knockout in a bout that will certainly be a contender for “Sib ntaus ntawm lub xyoo” this December when voting begins.

 

 

 

Not to be outdone, Carlton Charles (2-2) and Duncan “The Highlander” Smith (3-2) took their amateur welterweight title fight into the fourth round as well. Smith took the gold home after putting Charles out with a rear-naked choke.

 

 

 

On the professional side of the card, Young’s MMA teammates “Lub” Ryan sanders (16-9) and Aaron “Relentless” Lacey (5-2) were in action. Sanders submitted Vince McGuiness (5-8) with just seconds remaining in the first round while Lacey lost a unanimous decision to Da’Mon Blackshear (5-1) nyob rau hauv lub ntsiab kev tshwm sim.

 

 

 

NEF announced that its next MMA event, “NEF 35: Kev phem lub caij,” would originate from the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on September 8, 2018. Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Monday morning at 10 yog. A pre-sale for online tickets started Saturday night at www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com with pre-sale code “Nef.”

 

 

 

Tag nrho cov txiaj ntsig los ntawm Portland, Maine:

 

KEV COB QHA COV MMA

 

Da’mon Blackshear def. Aaron Lacey via unanimous decision

 

 

Ryan Sanders Def. Vince McGuiness via armbar, puag ncig 1

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Duncan Smith Def. Carlton Charles via rear-naked choke, puag ncig 4

 

Tom qab ntawv tsis sib ntaus.. Killian Murphy via KO, puag ncig 4

 

Mark Gardner def. Eric Camacho via armbar, puag ncig 1

 

 

Glenn Kasabian def. Jordan Young via unanimous decision

 

 

Glory Watson def. Chelsea Tucker via TKO, puag ncig 1

 

 

Carter Labrecque def. Josiah Kenney via TKO, puag ncig 1

 

 

Angelo rizzitello def. Clifford Redman via D’Arce Choke, puag ncig 1

 

 

Zac Lawrence def. Jordan Norman via KO, puag ncig 1

 

 

Henry Clark def. Jack Greene via D’Arce Choke, puag ncig 1

 

 

Curtis Ouellette def. Dalton Dunphy via TKO, puag ncig 2

 

 

Brady MacDonald def. Greg Waterbury via guillotine, puag ncig 1

 

 

Cody Rolling def. Mike Williams via KO, puag ncig 1

 

 

Sarah Matulis def. Carol Linn Powell via rear-naked choke, puag ncig 1

 

 

Joe Howard def. Brandon Clark via guillotine, puag ncig 1

 

 

Christian Barrett def. Brandon Schwinck via TKO, puag ncig 1

 

Taylor Bartlett def. Delmarkis Edwards via TKO, puag ncig 1

 

 

NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 35: Kev phem lub caij,” will see the company make its return to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday, Cuaj hlis 8, 2018 Nrog lub suab nrov ntawm 7 pm. The ticket pre-sale is happening now online at www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com with pre-sale code NEF. Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Monday thaum sawv ntxov, Lub rau hli ntuj 18 ntawm 10:00 am EDT.

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CRESPO OUT, MURPHY IN AGAINST ARNOLD IN NEF TITLE FIGHT

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Portland, Maine (Tej zaum 31, 2018) – Earlier this week, Tshiab England Fights (NEF) officials were informed that Mike Crespo had been injured during his fight camp and would be unable to compete at “NEF 34: Home of the Brave” rau Lub rau hli ntuj 16 Hauv Portland. Crespo had originally been scheduled to face Kam arnold (3-0) for the vacant NEF MMA Amateur Bantamweight Championship. Killian Murphy (1-0) has stepped up to replace Crespo and take on Arnold at Aura for the 135-pound title in a scheduled five-round affair.

Murphy made his debut at “NEF 33” last month in Portland with an impressive victory over Krishna Scott (0-1) ntawm thawj-round kev knockout. He is no stranger to the winner’s circle. Murphy is a former Maine state wrestling champion, having captured a class-A title for Marshwood High School in Elliott in 2015. Hnub no, he trains with Nostos MMA in Somersworth, New Hampshire under the guidance of UFC signee, Thiab yav tas los Nef kws tshaj lij kev sib tw, Devin Powell (8-3). Murphy was originally scheduled to compete against Gabriel Diaz of Florida at “NEF 34,” but Diaz pulled out of that fight earlier this month.

“It’s an exciting turn of events to end up fighting for the 135-pound belt,” said Murphy. “The goal when I started this journey was to win that belt – and I am thankful for this opportunity. I want to thank NEF, my coaches, my teammates and supporters. June 16th, I’m taking that belt home to Nostos.”

Perhaps no other member of the NEF roster has had the run in the last twelve months that Kam Arnold has had. He has cut through three opponents in the first round like a hot knife through butter including an eleven-second knockout of veteran David Thompson last month at “NEF 33.” Arnold is a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Lewiston, Maine.

"Ua ntej tawm, I just want to say ‘thank you’ to Killian for accepting this fight, and also to Matt Peterson for finding me another opponent,” said Arnold when reached for comment. “Killian’s an up-and-coming, zoo siab tub rog – and I’m excited to clash with him. I know he’s going to come ready and he’s going to be looking to shake up this division and make a statement. I’m going to continue to work hard, make an adjustment to the strategy and go balls-to-the-wall from there. This will be a great fight – and I will be NEF’s next 135-pound champ.”

“Nothing excites me more than when an athlete steps up on short notice and seizes an opportunity to grab glory – and that’s what Killian Murphy has done by agreeing to take this bout against an undefeated animal like Kam Arnold,” declared NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson. “Kam has looked unstoppable since he debuted less than a year ago – and now we get to see him test himself against a decorated wrestler for a chance at NEF gold. As if this card wasn’t already summer fireworks – now we get to see two undefeated studs try to knock each other off over the course of a five-round championship fight. Nws tsis tau muaj zoo tshaj no!"

NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.auramaine.com.

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NEF RELEASES FIGHT CARD FOR RETURN TO PORTLAND ON JUNE 16

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Portland, Maine (Tej zaum 18, 2018) –Earlier today, Tshiab England Fights (NEF) released the official card for its upcoming return to Aura in Portland, Maine. The mixed-martial-arts event, muaj cai “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” is scheduled to take place on Saturday night, Lub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018 nrog lub tswb nrov-sijhawm ntawm 7:00 pm EDT.

 

 

 

The main event will feature two rising East Coast prospects when Bangor, Maine’s own Aaron “Relentless” Lacey (5-1) meets Fayetteville, North Carolina’s Da’Mon “The Diamond” Blackshear (4-1) nyob rau hauv ib tug featherweight bout. Lacey is coming off a dominant win over veteran Josh Parker (6-9) nyuam qhuav pib lub xyoo, while Blackshear looks to rebound from the first loss of his professional career last August.

 

 

 

Lacey’s Young’s MMA teammate “Lub” Ryan sanders (15-9) will see action in the co-main event against Tampa, Florida's Vince McGuiness (5-7). Sanders is the reigning NEF MMA Pro Lightweight Champion. The fight with McGuiness will be a non-title affair.

 

 

 

Rounding out the professional portion of the card will be yet another Young’s MMA competitor in the form of Carl Langston (0-1) who is scheduled to rematch The Choi Institute’s Ernesto Ornelas (3-7) in a battle of Portland fan-favorites. Langston and Ornelas initially met last month at “NEF 33” with Ornelas coming out on top via unanimous decision. Langston immediately requested a rematch blaming his performance on nerves surrounding his pro debut. Ornelas obliged and has promised to finish Langston this time out, leaving no room for question.

 

 

 

The amateur portion of the card will be headlined by a pair of title fights. Undefeated Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) zeem muag Kam arnold (3-0) yuav fim Michael Crespo (3-3) of First Class MMA for the vacant NEF MMA Amateur Bantamweight Championship. In the second title fight, Carlton Charles (2-1) of the Charles Fighting Family and Berserkers MMA meets Duncan “The Highlander” Smith (2-2) of Evolution Athletix to crown a new NEF MMA Amateur Welterweight Champion. Both fights are scheduled for five three-minute rounds – a first in the NEF amateur division as all previous title fights had been scheduled for three three-minute rounds.

 

 

 

Three women’s bouts will take place on the amateur card. Brianne Genschel (0-1) of First Class MMA and the Foundry will take on Tampa, Florida's Amanda Gallo (1-1) while Genschel’s First Class MMA teammate Chelsea Tucker (0-2) faces the debuting Glory Watson (0-0) ntawm Young cov lus MMA, thiab Carol Linn Powell (0-1) raws li Sarah Matulis (1-0) of the Outlet. Powell owns and operates Nostos MMA of Somersworth, NH alongside her husband, UFC signee and former NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Champion Devin Powell (8-3).

 

Henry Clark (3-4) thiab Killian Murphy (1-0) both had opponents pull out on them prior to press time. NEF matchmakers are working on finding replacement opponents. Bantamweight and featherweight amateurs interested in either fight are asked to contact NEF via email at newenglandfights@gmail.com. Serious inquiries only please.

 

 

 

The full “NEF 34” sib ntaus card (yuav hloov):

 

KEV COB QHA COV MMA

 

155 Ryan sanders 15-9 (Young cov lus MMA) vs Vince McGuiness 5-7 (Bang Muay Thai Tampa/Gracie Pac MMA)

 

145 Aaron Lacey 5-1 (Young cov lus MMA) vs Da’mon Blackshear 4-1 (Team ROC)

 

135 Carl Langston 0-1 (Young cov lus MMA) vs Ernesto Ornelas 3-7 (Choi’s)

 

 

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170*TITLE Carlton Charles 2-1 (Charles Fighting Family/Berserkers MMA) vs Duncan Smith 2-2 (Evolution Ncaws Ncaws Ncaws Pob Ncaws Pob)

 

135*TITLE Michael Crespo 3-3 (Thawj cov hoob kawm MMA) vs Kam Arnold 3-0 (CMBJJ)

 

205 Cody Rolling 4-5 (F2 Arena) vs Mike Williams 2-2 (CMBJJ)

 

185 Kos Gardner 2-0 (Lub Academy) vs Eric Camacho 0-0 (F2 Arena)

 

185 Jordan Norman 0-0 (Bad Little Falls Dojo) vs Zac Lawrence 0-0 (Nostos)

 

180 Rich Kenney 0-0 (Kenney’s MMA) vs Brandon Schwinck 0-1 (Independent)

 

170 Dalton Dunphy 0-0 (Thawj cov hoob kawm MMA) vs Curtis Ouellette 0-1 (CMBJJ)

 

170 Christian Barrett 0-0 (Thawj cov hoob kawm MMA) vs Michael Vizza 1-3 (RMNU)

 

155 Angelo Rizzitello 1-1 (The Outlet) vs Clifford Redman 0-4 (Independent)

 

155 Brandon Clark 0-0 (Lub Academy) vs Joe Howard 0-0 (CMBJJ)

 

150 Delmarkis Edwards 0-1 (Independent) vs Taylor Bartlett 0-1 (CMBJ)

 

150 Josiah Kenney 0-0 (Kenney’s MA) vs Carter Labrecque 0-0 (CMBJJ)

 

140 Jordan Young 0-0 (Independent) vs Glenn Kasabian 1-3 (Nostos)

 

135 Brianne Genschell 0-1 (Thawj cov hoob kawm MMA) vs Amanda Gallo 1-1 (RMNU)

 

135 Sarah Matulis 1-0 (The Outlet) vs Carol Linn Powell 0-1 (Nostos)

 

130 Chelsea Tucker 0-2 (Thawj cov hoob kawm MMA) vs glory Watson 0-0 (Young cov lus MMA)

 

125 Greg Waterbury 0-0 (Dawb Roob BJJ) vs Brady MacDonald 0-1 (Pictou County Titans)

 

 

 

 

NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.auramaine.com.

 

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VACANT BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE TO BE DECIDED AT NEF 34 Hauv Portland

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Portland, Maine (Tej zaum 1, 2018) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) returns to Aura in Portland, Maine with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” nyob rau hnub Saturday hmo ntuj, Lub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018. Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur bantamweight championship bout to the card. Kam arnold (3-0) yuav ua tau raws li Michael Crespo (3-3) for the vacant NEF amateur 135-pound title. The championship was previously held by Fred Lear (6-2) who vacated when he turned professional. The bout between Arnold and Crespo will make history as the first five-round amateur title fight in both NEF and Maine history. All previous amateur championship fights had been scheduled for three rounds.

Undefeated Kam Arnold has been on a hot streak since his debut in the summer of 2017. The product of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) nyob rau hauv Lewiston, Maine has cut through all three of his previous opponents with little resistance. None have made it past the two-minute mark of the first round with Arnold. It took him a mere 11-seconds to knock out David Thompson with a single punch at “NEF 33” last month in Portland. Arnold considers the opportunity to fight for the bantamweight title the highlight of his fight career thus far.

“I’m ecstatic for the opportunity to bring Lewiston back a title,” said Arnold. “Everything I’ve gone through in my life has led me to this exact moment. I’ve always said, even way back when I was a young lad, that I’m going to be champion one day. To be living the vision that I’ve had since being a small boy is just absolutely mind blowing. I’m great at what I do, and I will continue to prove everyone wrong – all the naysayers and doubters. To all the people who have bullied me and talked s**t about my passion over the years, here’s a big ‘f**k you.’ I’m taking this one fight at a time, and I will continue this streak that I’m on. Txhua sib ntaus, I want to go in there and just pulverize my opponent to the point that they never want to fight again. I’m the king of 135 and Crespo is going to feel the devastating power and strength I have on June 16th. If you even dream about beating me, you better wake up and apologize!"

Michael Crespo, “Crispy” to his fans and teammates, is a six-fight veteran of the NEF cage. A perpetual contender for the bantamweight title over the years, Crespo’s biggest win came at “Nef 18” when he upset Caleb Costello (3-4) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab. He is currently a member of First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine.

“Fighting for the 135 title is a great opportunity and a chance to showcase my style and skill against a formidable fighter,” said Crespo when reached for comment. “It’s a great opportunity to not only showcase my weapons, but to also solidify myself within the NEF talent pool as someone to be reckoned with. Let’s make it a show, Kam!”

NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.auramaine.com.

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

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Portland, Maine (Plaub Hlis Ntuj 15, 2018) - Tshiab England Fights (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 arnold (3-0) continued his winning ways with a highlight-reel, one-punch knockout of David Thompson (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 Shea (3-1) thiab Nate Boucher (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, Ernesto Ornelas (3-7) picked up the win over Carl Langston (0-1) ntawm unanimous kev txiav txim siab. Moments tom qab, Ornelas’s teammate at the Choi Institute Caleb 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) swb 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 nyob rau hauv lub hmo ntuj nrog Zac Richard (1-0) thiab 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 Brave” would take place back at Aura in Portland onLub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018. Already announced for that card, Ross Dannar (1-1) thiab Devin Corson (1-1) will square off in an amateur lightweight contest, thaum lub sij hawm Aaron Lacey (5-1) rov qab mus rau nef tawb coj mus Da’mon Blackshear (4-1) in a professional featherweight bout.

The results from Portland, Maine:

KEV

Bill Jones def. Matt Denning ntawm TKO, puag ncig 2

Caleb Hall def. John Ortolani via Von Flue Choke, puag ncig 1

Ernesto Ornelia Def. Carl Langston via unanimous decision

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Walt Shea def. Nate Boucher via TKO, puag ncig 3

Killian Murphy def. Krishna Scott via TKO, puag ncig 1

Ben Murtiff def. James Lewis via TKO, puag ncig 1

Tom qab ntawv tsis sib ntaus.. David Thompson via KO, puag ncig 1

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

Duncan Smith Def. Taylor Bartlett via standing guillotine, puag ncig 1

Zac Richard def. Gabriel Diaz via TKO, puag ncig 1

Liam Fagan def. Curtis Ouellette via unanimous decision

Carol Linn Powell drew Chelsea Tucker (Grappling Match)

NEF tus tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, Lub rau hli ntuj 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.auramaine.com.

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THOMPSON RETURNS FOR ONE LAST FIGHT AGAINST UNDEFEATED ARNOLD

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Portland, Maine (Lub ob hlis ntuj 26, 2018) - Tshiab England Fights (NEF) returns to Aura in Portland onPlaub Hlis Ntuj 14, 2018 nrog rau cov kev sib ntaus qib tom ntej mixed-martial-kev kawm cov kev tshwm sim, “NEF 33: Riptide.” Nyuam qhuav pib hnub no, NEF announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card. David Thompson (1-2) yuav fim Kam arnold (2-0) at a fight weight of 140-pounds.

 

David Thompson will be appearing in what he says will be his last fight at “NEF 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) nyuam qhuav pib lub hlis no nyob “NEF 32.” A native of Casco, Maine, Arnold is a product of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) nyob rau hauv Lewiston. 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, Kuv yuav 3-0. 2018 is going to be my year. The 135-pound strap will be mine before the end of the year – mark my words! Until that day, I will continue to put in work at the gym and take it one fight at a time. David, I hope you’re ready for a war.”

 

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

 

NEF returns to Portland, Maine, at Aura on Saturday, Plaub Hlis Ntuj 14, 2018. Daim pib no yog rau cov muag khoom tam sim no nyob www.auramaine.com. For more information on the event, thov mus saib www.NewEnglandFights.com.