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TOP BANTAMWEIGHT CONTENDERS TO SQUARE OFF AT NEF 36 IN PORTLAND, MAINE

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Portland, Maine (September 17, 2018) - New England Fights (NEF) zal zijn laatste mixed-martial-arts evenement houden van 2018, “NEF 36: Strijd om het goud,” op zaterdag, November 17 bij Aura in Portland, Maine. Eerder vandaag, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur bantamweight bout to the card. Henry Clark (4-4) is gepland om Killian Murphy (1-1) in a battle of top contenders to the promotion’s 135-pound amateur title.

Henry Clark is a member of the Choi Institute based in Portland. After starting his amateur career at 3-1, Clark would lose his next three in a row. He would bounce back this past June with a first-round submission of Jack Greene (2-6) via D’Arce choke at “NEF 34” in Portland. It was a return to form as Clark had picked up all three of his previous wins by submission – all various forms of chokeholds. He previously challenged for the amateur bantamweight title in early 2016 in a losing effort to Johnny Crafts (4-1).

“I’m hyped about this fight with Killian,” Said Clark. “He’s as game as they come, but he is nowhere near ready for me. I’ll smash him up, and then next I’ll take that belt and put it around my waist with my own hands. This is my time to shine.”

Killian Murphy is a former Maine state wrestling champion. He captured a title for Marshwood High School in Elliott in 2015. Murphy made his amateur MMA debut earlier this year at “NEF 33” in Portland with a technical knockout of Krishna Scott (0-1). Like Clark, he would also make an unsuccessful bid for the amateur bantamweight title. Murphy lost to current champion Kam Arnold at “NEF 34” in a hard-fought battle that will certainly be a contender for “Fight of the Year” aan het einde van 2018. He trains with Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire under former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, en huidige UFC-jager, Devin Powell (9-3).

“I’m excited to fight Henry,” zei Murphy. “Beating Henry gives me another shot at the title – and winning that belt has always been my goal.”

NEF's volgende mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 36: Strijd om het goud,” zal het bedrijf zien terugkeren naar Aura in Portland, Maine. Het evenement is gepland voor zaterdag, November 17, 2018 met een beltijd van 7 pm. Tickets zijn nu te koop bij www.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 (Juni 17, 2018) - New 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 gevechten, de rechters’ scorecards were not needed until the thirteenth bout of the evening. Voorafgaand aan die tijd, 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.

 

 

 

Kwam 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 “Fight of the Year” this December when voting begins.

 

 

 

Not to be outdone, Carlton Charles (2-2) and Duncan “The Highlander” Smid (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 “De” Ryan Sanders (16-9) and Aaron “Meedogenloos” 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) in het main event.

 

 

 

NEF announced that its next MMA event, “NEF 35: Wicked Season,” 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 ben. A pre-sale for online tickets started Saturday night at www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com with pre-sale code “NEF.”

 

 

 

The full results from Portland, Maine:

 

PROFESSIONAL MMA

 

Da’mon Blackshear def. Aaron Lacey via unanimous decision

 

 

Ryan Sanders zeker. Vince McGuiness via armbar, ronde 1

AMATEUR MMA

Duncan Smith def. Carlton Charles via rear-naked choke, ronde 4

 

Kam Arnold def. Killian Murphy via KO, ronde 4

 

Mark Gardner def. Eric Camacho via armbar, ronde 1

 

 

Glenn Kasabian def. Jordan Young via unanimous decision

 

 

Glory Watson def. Chelsea Tucker via TKO, ronde 1

 

 

Carter Labrecque def. Josiah Kenney via TKO, ronde 1

 

 

Angelo Rizzitello zeker. Clifford Redman via D’Arce Choke, ronde 1

 

 

Zac Lawrence def. Jordan Norman via KO, ronde 1

 

 

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

 

 

Curtis Ouellette def. Dalton Dunphy via TKO, ronde 2

 

 

Brady MacDonald def. Greg Waterbury via guillotine, ronde 1

 

 

Cody Rolling def. Mike Williams via KO, ronde 1

 

 

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

 

 

Joe Howard def. Brandon Clark via guillotine, ronde 1

 

 

Christian Barrett def. Brandon Schwinck via TKO, ronde 1

 

Taylor Bartlett def. Delmarkis Edwards via TKO, ronde 1

 

 

NEF's volgende mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 35: Wicked Season,” will see the company make its return to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place Zaterdag, September 8, 2018 met een beltijd van 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 ochtend, Juni 18 bij 10:00 am EDT.

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CRESPO UIT, MURPHY TEGEN ARNOLD IN NEF TITLE FIGHT

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Portland, Maine (Mei 31, 2018) - Eerder deze week, New England Fights (NEF) ambtenaren werden geïnformeerd dat Mike Crespo tijdens zijn gevechtskamp gewond was geraakt en niet zou kunnen deelnemen aan “NEF 34: Huis van de dapperen” op Juni 16 in Portland. Crespo was oorspronkelijk gepland om het hoofd te bieden Kwam Arnold (3-0) voor het vacante NEF MMA Amateur bantamgewicht kampioenschap. Killian Murphy (1-0) is opgetreden om Crespo te vervangen en Arnold op Aura te verslaan voor de titel van 135 pond in een geplande affaire van vijf ronden.

Murphy maakte zijn debuut op “NEF 33” vorige maand in Portland met een indrukwekkende overwinning op Krishna Scott (0-1) via de eerste ronde technische knock-out. Hij is geen onbekende in de cirkel van de winnaar. Murphy is een voormalig kampioen worstelen in de staat Maine, een klasse A-titel hebben veroverd voor Marshwood High School in Elliott in 2015. Vandaag, hij traint bij Nostos MMA in Somersworth, New Hampshire onder begeleiding van een ondertekenaar van UFC, en voormalig NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, Devin Powell (8-3). Murphy was oorspronkelijk gepland om te strijden tegen Gabriel Diaz van Florida op “NEF 34,” maar Diaz trok zich eerder deze maand terug uit die strijd.

"Het is een opwindende wending om uiteindelijk te vechten voor de 135-pond-riem,” zei Murphy. “Het doel toen ik aan deze reis begon, was om die riem te winnen – en ik ben dankbaar voor deze kans. Ik wil NEF bedanken, mijn coaches, mijn teamgenoten en supporters. 16 juni, Ik neem die riem mee naar huis, naar Nostos. "

Misschien heeft geen ander lid van de NEF-selectie de afgelopen twaalf maanden de run gehad die Kam Arnold heeft gehad. Hij heeft drie tegenstanders in de eerste ronde als een heet mes door boter gesneden, waaronder een elf seconden durende knock-out van veteraan David Thompson vorige maand om “NEF 33.” Arnold is een lid van Central Maine Braziliaans Jiu-Jitsu van Lewiston, Maine.

"Ten eerste, Ik wil alleen maar 'dankjewel' zeggen tegen Killian voor het accepteren van dit gevecht, en ook aan Matt Peterson voor het vinden van een andere tegenstander voor mij,” zei Arnold toen hij om commentaar reikte. “Killian is een opkomende, opwindende vechter – en ik ben opgewonden om met hem te botsen. Ik weet dat hij klaar zal komen en hij zal proberen deze verdeeldheid door elkaar te schudden en een verklaring af te leggen. Ik ga hard blijven werken, Pas de strategie aan en ga van daaruit ballen tegen de muur. Dit wordt een geweldig gevecht – en ik word NEF's volgende kampioen van 135 pond. "

“Niets boeit me meer dan wanneer een atleet op korte termijn opstapt en de kans grijpt om glorie te grijpen – en dat is wat Killian Murphy heeft gedaan door ermee in te stemmen dit gevecht aan te gaan tegen een ongeslagen dier als Kam Arnold,” verklaarde NEF mede-eigenaar en koppelaarster Matt Peterson. “Kam zag er niet te stoppen uit sinds hij minder dan een jaar geleden debuteerde – en nu zien we hem zichzelf testen tegen een gedecoreerde worstelaar om kans te maken op NEF-goud. Alsof deze kaart nog geen zomervuurwerk was – nu zien we dat twee ongeslagen studs elkaar proberen af ​​te slaan in de loop van een kampioensgevecht van vijf ronden. Het doet er niet beter dan dit!"

NEF's volgende mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 34: Huis van de dapperen,” vindt plaats in Aura in Portland, Maine op zaterdag, Juni 16, 2018. Tickets zijn nu online te koop op www.AuraMaine.com.

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NEF RELEASES FIGHT CARD FOR RETURN TO PORTLAND ON JUNE 16

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Portland, Maine (Mei 18, 2018) –Earlier today, New England Fights (NEF) released the official card for its upcoming return to Aura in Portland, Maine. The mixed-martial-arts event, getiteld “NEF 34: Huis van de dapperen,” is scheduled to take place on Saturday night, Juni 16, 2018 met een bel-tijd van 7:00 pm EDT.

 

 

 

The main event will feature two rising East Coast prospects when Bangor, Maine’s own Aaron “Meedogenloos” Lacey (5-1) meets Fayetteville, North Carolina Da’Mon “The Diamond” Blackshear (4-1) in een vedergewicht wedstrijd. Lacey is coming off a dominant win over veteran Josh Parker (6-9) eerder dit jaar, while Blackshear looks to rebound from the first loss of his professional career last August.

 

 

 

Lacey’s Young’s MMA teammate “De” Ryan Sanders (15-9) will see action in the co-main event against Tampa, Florida's Vince McGuiness (5-7). Sanders is de regerend NEF MMA Pro lichtgewicht kampioen. 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) vooruitzicht Kwam Arnold (3-0) zal worden geconfronteerd met 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” Smid (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 Glorie Watson (0-0) van Young's MMA, en Carol Linn Powell (0-1) voldoet aan 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) en 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.

 

 

 

De volledige “NEF 34” strijd kaart (aan verandering onderhevig):

 

PROFESSIONAL MMA

 

155 Ryan Sanders 15-9 (Young's MMA) vs Vince McGuiness 5-7 (Bang Muay Thai Tampa/Gracie Pac MMA)

 

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

 

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

 

 

AMATEUR MMA

 

170*TITEL Carlton Charles 2-1 (Charles Fighting Family/Berserkers MMA) vs Duncan Smith 2-2 (Evolution Athletix)

 

135*TITEL Michael Crespo 3-3 (First Class MMA) vs Kam Arnold 3-0 (CMBJJ)

 

205 Cody aan het rollen 4-5 (F2 Arena) vs Mike Williams 2-2 (CMBJJ)

 

185 Mark Gardner 2-0 (De 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 OK) vs Brandon Schwinck 0-1 (Onafhankelijk)

 

170 Dalton Dunphy 0-0 (First Class MMA) vs Curtis Ouellette 0-1 (CMBJJ)

 

170 Christian Barrett 0-0 (First Class MMA) vs Michael Vizza 1-3 (RMNU)

 

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

 

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

 

150 Delmarkis Edwards 0-1 (Onafhankelijk) 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 (Onafhankelijk) vs Glenn Kasabian 1-3 (Nostos)

 

135 Brianne Genschell 0-1 (First Class 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 (First Class MMA) vs Glory Watson 0-0 (Young's MMA)

 

125 Greg Waterbury 0-0 (White Mountain BJJ) vs Brady MacDonald 0-1 (Pictou County Titans)

 

 

 

 

NEF's volgende mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 34: Huis van de dapperen,” vindt plaats in Aura in Portland, Maine op zaterdag, Juni 16, 2018. Tickets zijn nu online te koop op www.AuraMaine.com.

 

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FORMER MAINE STATE WRESTLING CHAMPION RETURNING TO THE CAGE FOR SECOND FIGHT

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Portland, Maine (Mei 3, 2018) - New England Fights (NEF) keert terug naar Aura in Portland, Maine met zijn volgende mixed-martial-arts-evenement, “NEF 34: Huis van de dapperen,” op zaterdag nacht, Juni 16, 2018. Eerder vandaag, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur bantamweight bout to the card. Killian Murphy (1-0) ontmoet Gabriel Diaz (0-1) bij een gevecht gewicht van 135 pond.

Murphy made his cage debut last month at “NEF 33” in Portland with a first-round technical knockout of Krishna Scott (0-1). He followed the footsteps of his older brother Connor Murphy (1-2) into the NEF amateur ranks. Killian trains with Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire under the tutelage of UFC signee, and former NEF Pro Lightweight Champion, Devin Powell (8-3). Prior to joining Nostos, Murphy was a standout on the wrestling mats for Marshwood High School in Elliot, Maine where he won a Class A state championship in 2015.

“I’m really excited for my second fight,” zei Murphy. “I’ve got an amazing coach and team behind me. As for the finish, I won’t predict anything. I’ll let all my work in the cage speak for itself.”

Gabriel Diaz is a member of F2 Arena in Gainesville, Florida. Op juni 16, he will not only be looking to avenge his own loss at “NEF 33” to Murphy’s Nostos teammate Zac Richards (1-0), but Diaz will also have the opportunity to avenge his own F2 Arena teammate, Krishna Scott, who was defeated by Murphy at “NEF 33.”

NEF's volgende mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 34: Huis van de dapperen,” vindt plaats in Aura in Portland, Maine op zaterdag, Juni 16, 2018. Tickets zijn nu online te koop op 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 (April 15, 2018) - New 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, Kwam 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) en 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. Eerder op de avond, 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) via unaniem besluit. Even later, 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) nederlaag 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 de nacht met Zac Richard (1-0) en Killian Murphy (1-0) taking home wins on the amateur card.

NEF announced that its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 34: Huis van de dapperen” would take place back at Aura in Portland onJuni 16, 2018. Already announced for that card, Ross gevormd (1-1) en Devin Corson (1-1) will square off in an amateur lightweight contest, terwijl Aaron Lacey (5-1) terug naar de NEF kooi op te nemen Da'mon Blackshear (4-1) in a professional featherweight bout.

The results from Portland, Maine:

PROFESSIONAL

Bill Jones def. Matt Denning via TKO, ronde 2

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

Ernesto Ornelas def. Carl Langston via unanimous decision

AMATEUR

Walt Shea def. Nate Boucher via TKO, ronde 3

Killian Murphy def. Krishna Scott via TKO, ronde 1

Ben Murtiff def. James Lewis via TKO, ronde 1

Kam Arnold def. David Thompson via KO, ronde 1

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

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

Zac Richard def. Gabriel Diaz via TKO, ronde 1

Liam Fagan def. Curtis Ouellette via unanimous decision

Carol Linn Powell drew Chelsea Tucker (Grappling Match)

NEF's volgende mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 34: Huis van de dapperen,” vindt plaats in Aura in Portland, Maine op zaterdag, Juni 16, 2018. Tickets zijn nu online te koop op www.AuraMaine.com.