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The Future of Boxing 18-year-old Marco “El Tiburón” Romero Kansas super middleweight returns to ring

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KANSAS CITY, Mayo. (Noviembre 7, 2024) - Twenty-three-time national amateur champion, 18-year-old Kansas super middleweight prospect Marco “El Tiburón” Romero (3-0, 2 KOs), returns this Saturday night to the scene of his successful pro debut this past June in Portland, Maine, 1,300 miles northeast of his home in Overland Park, Kansas.

A promotional free agent, Romero is matched against Orlando “El Marro” Salgado (3-5, 2 KOs) in a four-round bout on a card promoted by Bobby Russo’s Portland Boxing Club in Portland’s Exposition Building.

“I had my first pro fight there and I love Portland people, especially Bobby Russo (who is also President of the National Golden Gloves),"Dijo Romero. “I loved the crowd, everybody was so welcoming, diciendo, ‘Go KC.’ There’s good energy and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

Romero, who will celebrate his 19º birthday on Nov. 19, is a special boxer and young man. El último 12 months have been absolutely amazing whirlwind for him in boxing.

Because he hadn’t reached the mandatory age of 18 todavía, and his weight class (súper mediano) wasn’t included in 2024 Olympic boxing, Romero never seriously considered waiting for a shot at making the U.S. Equipo olímpico. En lugar, his eyes were on the prize of becoming a professional fighter.

El pasado diciembre, Romero captured top honors at the prestigious USA Boxing National Championships in Lafayette, Luisiana, followed closely by parlaying that to gold medal performance at the 2024 National Golden Gloves Tournament in Detroit.

All told, en el último 12 meses, he was 9-0 in amateur competition, including three at The Nationals and five at The Golden Gloves, plus three pro victories for a remarkable 12-0 registro (three pro and 8 in elite national amateur competition) during this relatively short span.

The Romero Plan has always been to close out his incredible amateur career by winning The Nationals and Golden Gloves, at which he was also named Most Outstanding Boxer, known as the Golden Boy Award, and then turn pro. Mission accomplished!
(L-R) – National Golden Gloves President Bobby Russo and Marco Romero with his Golden Gloves belt and Golden Boy Award)

“I would have liked to have fought in the Olympics," él explicó, “because all of the good, young boxers were there, and we (U.S. hombres) haven’t won an Olympic Gold Medal since Andre Ward in 2004. But I didn’t turn 18 until two weeks prior to the (París) Olympics and my weight class wasn’t contested there.

"Ahora, I’m on a new journey as a pro. Honestamente, there aren’t too many differences between the amateurs and pros. The weigh-ins are right before the fight in the amateurs and the night before as a pro. I don’t have any problems fighting without headgear or with smaller gloves. To me there are really no big differences. I was born to fight!”

Romero describes himself as a heavy hitter who throws every punch with bad intentions. He’s very explosive with ring intelligence, capable of punishing his opponent by breaking them down until they either quit because they can’t take any additional punishment or get put to sleep.

In Romero’s corner is a legend in his own right, 77-year-old John Brown, who is Marco’s head trainer and manager, in the same role he played for world heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison (48-3-1, 42 KOs) from his amateur days through his first 39 peleas como profesional, 1988 a 1993. The highlight, por supuesto, was Morrison’s 12-round unanimous decision over George Foreman for the vacant World Boxing Organization (OMB) título de peso pesado.

Brown clearly doesn’t need to be in Romero’s corner to survive; sin embargo, John knows that Marco is a special fighter with tremendous upside, and he’s vowed to get him to the top of the boxing mountain.
“I’m really excited about this kid,” Brown remarked, “and my job is to make him successful for himself and his family. Marco is an amazing kid. He has experience having boxed 10 años y 135 peleas como amateur. He has good looks and a good personality, great sense of humor, speaks very well in English and Spanish, maturity beyond his years, and a work ethic that’s difficult to find in boxing.

“He’s hungry to be successful in life and knows that boxing is the vehicle to get him there. And he’s with the right people who don’t need to feed people. Anything could go wrong like injuries or illnesses, but it’s all there for him and a clear path. In terms of potential, Marco is in a rare class as part of a typical Mexican American family, tight knit and expanding. He respects everyone and Marco is a once in a lifetime talent.”

Brown knows that a champion boxer needs a supportive team in his corner. Romero has that and much more. In addition to Brown, the team is comprised of Marco’s father, el Salvador, who encouraged his son to become a boxer at the tender age of seven, and he has remained with Marco through every step of his boxing journey. Brown also brought in one of his former amateur champions, Sergio Flores, who is a very successful businessman. Flores handles the tough physical training aspects required for success in the ring along with mitt work to help keep Marco’s skills razor sharp.

Fans attending this Saturday night’s show in Portland can look back in a few years and say they saw The Future of Boxing, Marco “El Tiburon” Romero, when he was just an 18-year-old prospect starting out on his mission to greatness.
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UNDEFEATED AMATEURS WILL SQUARE OFF IN BANGOR FOR BANTAMWEIGHT STRAP

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Bangor, Maine (Noviembre 14, 2022) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) returns to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on February 11, 2023, with its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event “NEF 51: Banger in Bangor.” The fight promotion has announced an amateur title fight for the card.Key Baltazar (2-0) está programado para enfrentarNate Dorr (2-0) for the vacant NEF Amateur Bantamweight Title.

Key Baltazar remains undefeated after debuting as an amateur in 2022. His first fight took place at “NEF 46” last February in Portland. Baltazar submitted Quinn Poirier that evening in the second round. He would return this past summer at “NEF 48” to take on Hannon Sanford. After a hard-fought, three-round battle, Baltazar got the win by unanimous decision on the judges’ scorecards. He currently represents Nostos MMA based in Somersworth, New Hampshire.

“I like the energy Nate brings into the cage,” noted Baltazar.  “But that’s about it. I’m excited to show a different side of my style. The bantamweight belt will go home with me to Nostos.”

Like Baltazar, Nate Dorr also made his amateur MMA debut in 2022 and is currently undefeated with two wins. His first fight was against Tyler Parent last spring at “NEF 47” in Auburn, Maine. Dorr was able to pull out a unanimous decision victory in that bout. He would return at “NEF 48” for his sophomore fight against Clifford Redman. Dorr defeated the more experienced Redman via technical knockout in the first round. He represents Acadia BJJ based in Ellsworth, Maine.

“The belt has always been in my sights,” said Dorr. “I’ve been training for that title shot this entire time and I feel ready. Didn’t expect a shot this early, but I have every intention of wearing that belt after the fight.”

"NEF 51: Banger in Bangor” is scheduled for Saturday night, Febrero 11, 2023, en el Centro de Seguros Cruz en Bangor, Maine. Tickets are available now atwww.TicketMaster.com.

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NEF CLOSES OUT TENTH YEAR OF BUSINESS WITH SOLD-OUT, BLOCKBUSTER EVENT IN PORTLAND

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On a milestone New England Fights card dominated by first-round fireworks, Jonathan Piersma went the distance with a ground-and-pound clinic and overwhelmed one of the promotion’s most enduring stars Saturday night.

Piersma followed his gameplan to the letter and hammered out a unanimous decision over Ryan Sanders to win the vacant professional welterweight title in the main event of NEF 50, held at Aura in Portland, Maine.

Fighting in front of a sold-out crowd heavy with Sanders’ supporters and targeted by the Bangor, Maine veteran’s taunts and trash talk in the lead-up to the fight, Piersma (5-1) arrived from Rochester, Nueva York, and did all his talking on the canvas.

True to Sanders’ forecast that he would shoot for the leg and try to force the action to the mat, Piersma did so in every round and never gave Sanders enough breathing room to unleash his vaunted strikes.

Piersma swept all five rounds on each of three scorecards and enjoyed the last word on the microphone in the center of the cage.

“It feels good to win in my first trip to Maine,” Piersma said. “He did a lot of talking, and he’s a tough guy, but I felt like I dominated the fight.”

All but one of Piersma’s wins as a pro have gone to the final bell. The setback for Sanders (20-10) ended a streak of five consecutive wins by stoppage, four in the first round.

Others experienced that rush on the historic anniversary docket with a parade of electrifying, early endings.

Twelve supporting bouts reached a verdict in the first round, several in a matter of a few seconds. Two others were halted in the second stanza, while only one bout prior to the main event went to the scheduled limit.

Jared Turcotte, Ras Hylton, and Robert Gray were the three prime contenders for knockout of the night.

Turcotte, formerly one of Maine’s most decorated high school and college football players, backed up a 35-second choke-out in his summer debut with a 13-second demolition of Regian Da Silva, Jr.

After a brief exchange in the center of the cage, Turcotte landed one shot that sent his New Hampshire opponent by way of Brazil into la-la land.

“I work hard at this. My goal is to get knockouts, and that’s what the fuck happened,” Turcotte said. “My goal actually was for this one to get to the second round, but I’ll take a 13-second KO any time.”

Bellator veteran Hylton (9-6) has decked his past two opponents in a total of 29 segundo. He expended only 16 ticks of the watch Saturday in a heavyweight shellacking of Indiana’s Jordan Mitchell.

Hylton followed Mitchell to the canvas after the first haymaker and continued his assault to solidify the stoppage.

He dedicated the win to his wife, Janice, in honor of 10 years together.

“She took a drug-addled moron and turned him into something respectable,” the heavy hitter known to his fans as Rasquatch and the Jamaican Shamrock said.

In an amateur cruiserweight contest, Robert Gray (1-0) knocked out Cody Dular (1-1) en 30 seconds. Gray landed a right hand so powerful that it actually launched Dular off his feet into the air. Dular was unconscious for several moments following the knockout and needed attention from the ringside physician.

In an eagerly anticipated grudge match, Matt Denning (8-16) entered the cage in arguably the best shape of his career and exploded to a convincing win over Carl Langston (2-7) en 145 libra.

Denning backed up his own self-assured forecast and simultaneously dispelled Langston’s claim that he was merely fighting for the paycheck. After intercepting one of several sweeping kicks from Langston, Denning gained control of his opponent’s back and earned a tap to rear naked choke at 1:01 de la primera ronda.

The quick turn of events ended Langston’s modest two-match winning streak as a pro while giving Denning his third win out of eight fights in the past six months alone.

Three other pro bouts ended in short order.

Mohammad Al Kinani (4-1) spoiled Tymar Miles’ debut with a technical knockout in 1:57. It was the second straight win for the rising lightweight star.

Detroit’s Darren Gibbs (3-10) showed that his record is beyond deceiving with a vicious kick to the inside of Nate Grimard’s leg, followed by a heelhook to end the night for Grimard (2-2) en 1:49 in their 150-pound catchweight clash.

Brian Cosco, a knockout victim of Denning in his pro debut earlier the year, turned the tables and spoiled the maiden paying voyage for Justin Kangas with a keylock at 1:18.

As was the case on the pro side, the main amateur attraction also went to the scorecards, with Zach Faulkner (5-3) grinding out a majority decision over newcomer Chase O’Brien.

O’Brien landed a late barrage that might have ended the fight in a few more seconds. En lugar, he settled for a 28-28 draw in one judge’s view and a slim 29-28 loss on the other two cards.

Danny Wahlberg rose from the ashes to defeat Eddy Pena by rear naked choke at 2:13 of the second round in easily the most sensational comeback of the evening.

Pena may have emptied his arsenal with an explosion that nearly persuaded the referee to call a halt on at least two occasions. In desperation mode, Wahlberg threw a couple of token counterpunches before taking Pena’s back to set up the fantastic finish to the featherweight scrap.

In another stunning twist of plot, Nick Mulrey (2-0) escaped a near-guillotine from Chris Strout (0-3) and just as quickly locked in a D’arce choke to hasten the end of their featherweight showdown in only 41 segundo.

The lone women’s bout of the occasion went to Cassidy Bedard (2-0), who subdued Lindsey Kelley by rear naked choke with just 20 seconds remaining in their opening round. It was the mixed martial arts debut for Kelley, who accepted the challenge on two weeks’ notice.

Other amateur results:

Ed Davis (2-0) defeated Patrick Mitchell (1-1) by strikes one minute into the first round.

Tristan Wood (1-0) overpowered Armon Bryant (0-1) via guillotine at 42 segundos de la segunda ronda.

Soren Mercer (1-0) finished Rosen Iliev (0-1) with an arm triangle at 1:55 de la primera ronda.

Teddy Politis (3-1) TKO’d Aaron Rodriguez (0-1) en la segunda ronda en 1:23.

NEF announced that its next card is set for Saturday, Febrero 11, 2023 en Cross Insurance Center en Bangor, Maine. One of the featured attractions at NEF 51: “Banger in Bangor” will be an amateur title bout between 2-0 bantamweights Key Baltazar and Nate Dorr. Tickets are available now atwww.TicketMaster.com. 

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NEF CELEBRATES TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH RIVETING FIGHT NIGHT IN PORTLAND; RETURN TO L/A AREA ANNOUNCED

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Portland, Maine (Febrero 13, 2022) – One new champion and one successful title defense in the amateur ranks and one stunning reversal of fortune at the professional level highlighted New England Fights’ 10-year anniversary card Saturday night.

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” was a jam-packed, 15-fight fusillade before another sold-out, energetic crowd at Aura in Portland, Maine.

Mike Murray yZach Faulkner thrilled those fans with an early “Fight of the Year” candidate in their brouhaha for the vacant 170-pound title. Murray (4-2) applied the lessons he learned in prior losses to Zac Richard and Tim Birkenhead at NEF 40 y 41, respectivamente, by rallying for a split decision victory over Faulkner (4-2).

On the heels of a unanimous win on the scorecards in his most recent fight, Faulkner set the tone with a thunderous slam in the opening round. He fought out of a guillotine attempt in the second stanza and bounced back from a pair of early Murray takedowns to inflict a fair share of punishment in the third.

Murray turned momentum in his direction by landing a bundle of bombs in round four, and Faulkner’s takedown late in the fifth likely wasn’t enough to seal the deal after Murray connected with a series of body punches.

The other title bout took much less time and left far less to interpretation.Tyler Smythe (4-1) was authoritative in his first defense of the 125-pound strap, dispatchingRyan Burgess (3-3) via rear naked choke at 2:37 de la primera ronda.

Burgess ended a four-year layoff from the NEF hexagon to challenge Smythe, who won the title with a technical knockout of Caleb Austin.

He pushed the issue early, but Smythe turned the tables on that aggression by throwing Burgess to the mat. Burgess’ attempt at a retaliatory armbar failed, and Smythe ultimately locked in a guillotine choke that ended his night.

In a highlight among the five professional bouts, Carl Langston – winless in six prior pro bouts after an extensive amateur career – avenged his most recent defeat with a rear naked choke ofzac Richard.

The end came 81 segundos después de la campana de apertura, when Richard (1-1), a past NEF amateur champion and decorated wrestler, went for a takedown. He initially succeeded but gave up his back and fell victim to the choke.

Both fighters accepted the 140-pound bout on only a few days’ notice after their initial opponents became unavailable. Richard lowered the boom on Langston with a knockout at 3:52 of the first round in his pro debut back in November.

Langston, quien fue 7-9 as an amateur and took four of his six pro conquerors to the scorecards, promised a different outcome in his pre-fight remarks, and he delivered.

Aaron Lacey de Bangor, Maine, making his first appearance in the cage since September 2018, mejoró a 7-2 in the pro main event with a second-round technical knockout to strikes over Bronx bomber and Bellator veteranJerome Mickle (4-12).  In an emotional moment to end the night, Mickle announced his retirement after nearly nine years of cage competition.

Lacey took advantage of an early takedown to dominate the first round of the 155-pound showcase, then ramped up his ground-and-pound assault to another level in the second chapter before the referee waved off the proceedings at 1:42.

In the sole women’s fight on the card, muchedumbre-agradablegloria Watson (2-1) continued her winning ways with a rear naked choke of previously undefeatedAlibeth Milliron (2-1) en 2:23 of the second round in their 115-pound tussle.

Both women landed early haymakers, with Watson’s facial expressions indicating she was anything but hurt. She further demonstrated that point by taking Milliron to the canvas and narrowly running out of time in her first attempt to turn out the lights.

Milliron made more overtures with the stand-up game in round two. A quick takedown and a series of punches gave Watson another opportunity for the choke, sin embargo, and she sealed the deal.

In a battle of two 140-pounders making their pro debut, Nate Grimard exercised top control throughout and breezed to a unanimous decision over antonio respuesta.  Grimard’s success as a pro comes as no surprise to fans. He is a former NEF Amateur Featherweight Champion who put together a record of 4-1 in the amateur ranks.

Mohammad Al Kinani also enjoyed a victorious dive into the pro waters, necesitando solamente 42 seconds to dismissChris Rooney (0-2) via strikes at 155. Al Kinani countered Rooney’s early kick with a flurry, dropping Rooney and subjecting him to another barrage that hastened the stoppage.

First Class MMA stablematesCody Kilton yJustin Kangas passed muster with the judges in back-to-back amateur bouts.

Kilton (2-1) carved out a unanimous decision overKaleb Kenney(0-2) en 155. Kangas (1-3) tasted victory for the first time with a split decision verdict at the expense ofJon Assam (2-4). Kangas kept control on the ground through the second and third rounds to put the long-awaited mark in the left-hand column of his ledger.

Three amateur bouts featured the rookie outing for both combatants.

Mike Jolicoeur used an arm triangle to take care of business againstWill Smith en 145. In a 125-pound collision, Key Baltazar locked in a rear naked choke at 1:33 of the second round againstQuinn Poirier. Baltazar’s team, Nostos MMA, was an undefeated 3-0 at “NEF 46.”Jack Burke punctuated his win overNick Legrande with a brutal knockout blow at 1:25 of the opening frame in their 265-pound rumble.

Curtis Ouellette (2-3) spoiledChristopher Smith’s debut with a TKO via accumulation of strikes in round three.

Two other amateur scraps produced first-round finishes.Jeff Reynolds (3-2) won by rear naked choke overDavid McCarty (1-1) en 185, ySoy grady(3-0) kept his record spotless whenBrandon-Maillet Fevens (3-3) couldn’t continue after injuring his arm while blocking a kick. Reynolds’ win gave his team of Karasu Tengu Academy a perfect record of 2-0 en la noche.

The quick results from Portland, Maine:

MMA PROFESIONAL

Aaron Lacey def. Jerome Mickle via TKO (round two)

Carl Lagston def. Zac Richard via rear-naked choke (ronda uno)

Glory Watson def. Alibeth Milliron via rear-naked choke (round two)

Nathaniel Grimard def. Anthony Vasta via unanimous decision

Mohammad Al Kinani def. Chris Rooney via TKO (ronda uno)

AMATEUR MMA

Mike Murray def. Zach Faulkner via unanimous decision

Tyler Smythe def. Ryan Burgess via guillotine (ronda uno)

Mike Jolicoeur def. Will Smith via arm triangle (ronda uno)

Key Baltazar def. Quinn Poirier via rear-naked choke (round two)

Jack Burke def. Nick Legrande via KO (ronda uno)

Jeff Reynolds def. David McCarty via rear-naked choke (ronda uno)

Ben Grady def. Brandon Maillet-Fevens via TKO (ronda uno)

Cody Kilton def. Kaleb Kenney via unanimous decision

Justin Kangas def. Jon Assam via split decision

Curtis Ouellette def. Christopher Smith via TKO (round three)

NEF announced that it will return to the Twin Cities for its next installment. "NEF 47: Good Friends, Better Enemies” will pit Lewiston-Auburn mainstays Jesse Erickson and Matthew Denning in the main event. The card is scheduled for Saturday, Abril 30 at Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn, Maine. For more details or to get your seats now, ir anewenglandfights.com/tickets.

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LANGSTON STEPS IN TO REMATCH RICHARD AT NEF 46 THIS SATURDAY

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LANGSTON STEPS IN TO REMATCH RICHARD AT NEF 46 ESTE SÁBADO

PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Febrero 8, 2022) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) regresa con sus próximas artes marciales mixtas (MMA) evento, "NEF 46: Década de Dominio," en sábado, Febrero 12, 2022, en el Aura en Portland, Maine. El evento conmemorará el décimo aniversario de NEF. La promoción regional líder lanzada en febrero 11, 2012. El día de hoy, NEF announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the fight card.Carl Langston(0-6) se enfrentará aZac "Rocky" Richard (1-0) en un peso lucha de 145 libra.

Langston stepped in on short notice to replace Richard’s previous opponent Urias Osorio (0-0) who pulled out of the fight earlier in the week. Likewise, Langston was recently left without an opponent on the “NEF 46” card when his originally-scheduled opponent Shaun Ray (2-1) revealed to promoters that he could no longer pass medicals to obtain a fight license.

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"NEF 46: Estoy agradecido de tener todavía la oportunidad de pelear”., Febrero 12, 2022, en el Aura en Portland, Maine. El evento conmemorará el décimo aniversario de NEF. Las puertas abren a 6 pm con la primera pelea en 7 pm. Las entradas están a la venta enwww.Ticketmaster.com.  Estoy agradecido de tener todavía la oportunidad de pelear”.www.CombatSportsNow.com Estoy agradecido de tener todavía la oportunidad de pelear”. $29.99.

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ASSAM VS KANGAS SET TO STRIKE AT NEF 46 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Noviembre 24, 2021) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) regresa con sus próximas artes marciales mixtas (MMA) evento, "NEF 46: Década de Dominio," en sábado, Febrero 12, 2022, en el Aura en Portland, Maine. El evento conmemorará el décimo aniversario de NEF. La promoción regional líder lanzada en febrero 11, 2012. El día de hoy, NEF announced the addition of an amateur welterweight bout to the fight card.Jon Assam (2-3) is scheduled to take on former lightweightJustin Kangas (0-3) con un peso de pelea de 170 libras-.

Jon Assam will have fought for NEF for four straight years when he steps in the cage on February 12º. The Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) staple most recently made Austin Hamilton (0-3) retire on the stool in between rounds when they faced-off at the Hampshire Dome last August at “NEF 44: Back in Black” in New Hampshire. Assam will be looking to extend his win streak to two when he shares the cage with Kangas in February.

“I’m very excited to be part of another NEF event, always good cards and good fights,” Assam stated. “I don’t like to do much talking outside of the cage, but my opponent can expect the same thing I expect from him—the best version of ourselves—and we’ll see whose best is better.”

Justin Kangas has struggled to find his first win in NEF, having dropped losses to a who’s who of young up and coming talent including Nate “The Mule White (5-0) and former NEF Featherweight Champion Nathaniel Grimard (4-1). Standing 6’3”, the cut to 155-pounds has always been a struggle for the moonlighting mixed martial artist who spends his days working as a school principal. Having finally found the rhythm between his professional life and passion for training, Kangas is confident that the move up in weight class will help him secure that elusive first win in the NEF hexagon.

“I am extremely excited to step back into the NEF cage. It has been far too long. Covid has been rough on us all in a variety of ways, but if there is a silver lining, it’s that it gave me a ton of time to work on my deficits. When I first started fighting for NEF, I was only nine months into my training, and I was a fish out of water on the ground. Each fight gave me a lot to reflect on and gave me a full picture of what needed to change. Covid may have stopped a lot of things in our country, but it didn’t stop me from training and growing as a fighter.

“My weaknesses have become new passions and strengths for me. Losing and identifying faults doesn’t break me down. It excites me. Nothing is more rewarding than improving yourself. No tenga ninguna duda, I have done just that.

“After all the time off, I made the decision to jump up a weight class. I have been working hard to put on weight the right way over the last year and a half and have come leaps and bounds in my confidence and technique on the feet, the cage and the ground. I am a far more well-rounded and skilled fighter. I look forward to showing off that work.

“Jon Assam is a veteran in the NEF cage and he always goes to war. I am excited to share the cage with him and I know the fans won’t be disappointed. I took this fight because I knew it would push me to my limits and that’s how exciting fights are made. I don’t take fights looking for an easy win to pad my record. I’m here to push and challenge myself. My past three opponents have a combined record of 12-4. Expect nothing less than a battle in that cage.”

"NEF 46: Década de Dominio” tiene lugar el sábado, Febrero 12, 2022, en el Aura en Portland, Maine. El evento conmemorará el décimo aniversario de NEF. Las puertas abren a 6 pm con la primera pelea en 7 pm. Las entradas están a la venta enwww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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MURRAY VS FAULKNER SET TO CLASH FOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Noviembre 23, 2021) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) regresa con sus próximas artes marciales mixtas (MMA) evento, "NEF 46: Década de Dominio," en sábado, Febrero 12, 2022, en el Aura en Portland, Maine. El evento conmemorará el décimo aniversario de NEF. La promoción regional líder lanzada en febrero 11, 2012. El día de hoy, NEF anunció la adición de una pelea de campeonato amateur a la cartelera. Former NEF Lightweight Contender“Magic” Mike Murray(3-2) is scheduled to move up in weight to faceZach Faulkner (4-1) for the currently vacant NEF Welterweight Championship at a fight weight of 170 libra. The Championship was recently vacated when former title holder Mike Bezanson (5-0) publicly stated that he will be turning professional in his next bout.

Mike Murray has dazzled fans since he made his NEF debut in June 2019. After rattling off impressive back-to-back first-round rear-naked-choke submission victories in his first two fights, Murray faced off against Zac Richard (1-0) for the then vacant NEF Lightweight Championship. After a lively five-round fight, Murray lost a decision to Richard. Murray rebounded with a win in Florida. Murray recently retired from a successful service career in the US Marine Corps.

“I’m extremely grateful and excited to be back after two years outside of the cage, and to be given the opportunity to fight for the 170-pound title against an absolutely game opponent,” Murray stated. “I personally feel like we are each other’s best match up after seeing his striking and jiu jitsu in his last fight. I’ve been two years out of the cage, but not two years out of the fight. This past summer alone, I went undefeated in Muay Thai, y tuvo 15 jiu jitsu matches, and placed increasingly higher in each tournament. My prediction for this fight is that it’ll be the most entertaining amateur fight on this card – if not this year. I’ve been putting in the work to be the most lethal version of myself, and I believe this is the best I’ve ever been coming into a fight. There’s no animosity going into this one, this is purely two dogs getting locked in a cage. I’m so thrilled to be a part of this incredibly special 10-year anniversary card. This will for sure be a night to remember.”

Zach Faulkner made his triumphant NEF debut in 2017 en "NEF 30: Rumble in Bangor” and has remained perfect inside the NEF hexagon ever since. He most recently won a unanimous decision victory over Curtis Ouellette (1-3) last August at “NEF 44” in New Hampshire. He trains with Jon Deupree (1-0) at Recon Fitness in Westbrook, Maine.

“I’m super excited to not only have the opportunity to fight for the NEF welterweight title, but also to be able to fight on such a big card against a tough, game opponent,” Faulkner stated. “Winning would mean a lot to me because it would show that my fight journey is moving in the right direction and show that I’m ready to start to think about moving up to the next level.”

"NEF 46: Década de Dominio” tiene lugar el sábado, Febrero 12, 2022, en el Aura en Portland, Maine. El evento conmemorará el décimo aniversario de NEF. Las puertas abren a 6 pm con la primera pelea en 7 pm. Las entradas están a la venta enwww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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NEF REGRESA A MAINE CON CARTAS DE LUCHA APILADAS CON CUATRO TÍTULOS DE LUCHA

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NEF REGRESA A MAINE CON CARTAS DE LUCHA APILADAS CON CUATRO TÍTULOS DE LUCHA

PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Octubre 22, 2021) - Cuando suena la campana a las 7 pm EST para comenzar el programa el viernes, Noviembre 5, será la primera vez que Nueva Inglaterra pelea (NEF) ha presentado artes marciales mixtas (MMA) evento en su estado natal de Maine en 21 meses. Poco después de la promoción de lucha venerable celebrada "NEF 42" en Merrill Auditorium en Portland en febrero 8, 2020, la pandemia de Covid-19 se apoderó del estado y la nación. El cierre resultante obligó al aplazamiento indefinido de “NEF 43” que estaba programado para tener lugar en Orono, Maine más tarde esa primavera. Dado que el estado no se abre completamente para eventos de deportes de combate hasta bien entrada la 2021, NEF decidió recurrir a la vecina New Hampshire para celebrar "NEF 44" el verano pasado. "NEF 45: Levantamiento "en noviembre 5 verá la promoción de la pelea hacer su tan esperado regreso a la acción en Maine, así como cerrar su primera década de actividad. El evento se originará en Aura en Portland..

El día de hoy, NEF anunció la cartelera completa para "NEF 45". Está programado para presentar un total de 21 combates con cuatro campeonatos por decidir.

En el evento principal de la noche, Josh “descolgar” Harvey(7-1-1) defenderá el título profesional de peso pluma de la NEF contra el desafío deAguilando Brandao(9-8).  Harvey ha ostentado el campeonato desde febrero de 2019. Brandao es un veterano duro con más de 15 años de experiencia en jaulas.

El evento co-estelar veráMark "Pockets" Gardner(1-2)asumirNick Callejón (7-4) en un concurso profesional de peso welter. Ambos competidores son veteranos de la promoción global de la jaula de Bellator. Ambos buscarán recuperarse de las derrotas en sus respectivos combates anteriores..

Zac "Rocky" Richard (0-0) hará su debut profesional contraCarl Langston(0-5) después de una exitosa carrera amateur que vio a Richard capturar el título de las 155 libras de la NEF. Langston busca su primera victoria como luchador profesional.

En otros combates profesionales, Matt "Ken Doll" Denning(5-10) se encuentra con el ex destacado de lucha libre de la Universidad del Sur de MaineJon Deupree (0-0) en el debut profesional de Deupree, mientras que el ex campeón de peso medio profesional de NEFCJ Ewer(3-3) batallasShaun Ray (2-1) en la división welter.

La parte amateur de la cartelera estará encabezada por tres peleas por el título.: Caleb Austin(5-0) carasTyler Smythe (2-1) por el cinturón de peso mosca vacante; Felipe Günter(3-0) está programado para enfrentarse conTeddy Politis (2-0) por el campeonato vacante de peso gallo; yNathaniel Grimard(4-0) defenderá su correa de peso pluma recién ganada contraBilly Wilson(6-1).

La única pelea femenina de la noche también tendrá lugar en la cartelera amateur comoBJ Garceau(1-1) se encuentra con el debutanteHayley Martin (0-0) en una pelea de peso paja. Garceau apareció por última vez en la jaula NEF tres años antes en "NEF 36".

“Se siente como una eternidad desde que tuvimos una pelea en Maine, y qué tarjeta para volver,"Dijo NEF copropietario y casamentero Matt Peterson.  "Tantos prospectos en esta alineación, Tantos luchadores invictos que ponen sus récords perfectos en juego, tanto en juego para tantos atletas impresionantes que se pondrán a prueba el 5 de noviembre. Cuatro peleas por el título. Para el cabeza de cartel Josh Harvey, su próxima pelea podría ser la última oportunidad de verlo competir antes de que reciba la llamada a UFC, está tan cerca. Antes del evento principal, tenemos varios atletas amateurs invictos que están a punto de convertirse en profesionales y tratan de seguir los pasos de Harvey.. AURA es el lugar para estar el 5 de noviembre!"

La cartelera completa de "NEF 45" (sujetas a cambios):

MMA PROFESIONAL

145 TÍTULO DE LA LIBRA: Josh Harvey (c) vs. Aguilando Brandao

170 LIBRAS: Nick Callejón vs. Mark Gardner

140 LIBRAS: Carl Langston contra. zac Richard

170 LIBRAS: Jon Deupree contra. Matt Denning

160 LIBRAS: Jay Ellis contra. Rodrigo Almeida

170 LIBRAS: CJ Ewer vs. Shaun Ray

AMATEUR MMA

125 TÍTULO DE LA LIBRA: Caleb Austin contra. Tyler Smythe

145 TÍTULO DE LA LIBRA: Billy Wilson contra. Nathaniel Grimard (c)

135 TÍTULO DE LA LIBRA: Felipe Günter vs.. Teddy Politis

115 LIBRAS: BJ Garceau contra. Hayley Martin

200 LIBRAS: David McCarthy contra. Danny Dray

170 LIBRAS: Brian Cosco contra. Tyler Kingsbury

265 LIBRAS: Tucker Olinsky contra. George Pissimissis

170 LIBRAS: Curtis Ouellette contra. Derek Lambert

185 LIBRAS: Bryant Wade contra. Brandon Oldenberg

185 LIBRAS: Brett martin. Justin Philbrook

155 LIBRAS: Jonas Ryerson contra. RJ Janeczek

165 LIBRAS: Austin Hamilton contra. David Hart

115 LIBRAS: Julian Menjivar vs. Matt Miles

155 LIBRAS: Jacob Routon contra. Emmett Huber

135 LIBRAS: Tyler Parent contra. Randall Hathorn

"NEF 45: Uprising ”tiene lugar el viernes, Noviembre 5, 2021, en el Aura en Portland, Maine. Las puertas se abren en 6 pm con la primera pelea en 7 pm. Las entradas están a la venta enwww.Ticketmaster.com.  El evento también se transmitirá en vivo en pay-per-view por el precio de $29.99 enwww.CombatSportsNow.com.

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TWIN BILL ON TAP FOR NEF 44 IN MILFORD, NH

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Milford, New Hampshire (Junio 28, 2021) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) regresa con su próximo evento, "NEF 44: De nuevo en la oscuridad," en Agosto 21, 2021, en el Hampshire Dome en Milford, New Hampshire. El espectáculo contará con artes marciales mixtas (MMA) y peleas de kickboxing. El día de hoy, NEF announced the addition of two amateur bouts to the fight card. Twin brothersEvan & Isaac Piette will make their respective amateur debuts in separate bouts.

The Piette twins are lifelong martial artists, having started their training in the northern portion of the Granite State at the Kaze Dojo when they were just six years old. They have trained at Kaze now for over a decade. The brothers are recent graduates of Littleton High School in Littleton, New Hampshire.

“In the fickle world of martial arts gyms, few people hang around for 11 years and even fewer do it with their identical twin,” noted Kaze Dojo owner and head coach Greg Williams. Evan and Isaac have been in my gym since first grade. From day one they have displayed a work ethic and a passion for martial arts. They are two of the most respectable individuals I know. After prolific high school sports careers, both are as excited to be a part of NEF in New Hampshire as I am to coach them.”

Evan Piette will step into the cage at “NEF 44” oppositeLucas Donald who will also be making his amateur debut that night. The fight will take place within the 155-pound lightweight division.

“I am excited for the opportunity to proudly represent northern New Hampshire,” said Evan Piette.  “I have been doing martial arts since I was six and it has become a part of who I am. My twin brother Isaac and Greg have been my partner and sensei since I first walked in. I’m ready to show what years of hard work can do on August 21st. Go Kaze!"

Like his twin brother, Isaac Piette will debut in the amateur lightweight division on August 21 in Milford.

“Evan and I have been making memories together since birth,” said Isaac. “At the age of six, we made our first appearance at Kaze Dojo. After countless blood sweat and tears, Evan and I are grateful to represent not only our home dojo but also New Hampshire’s North Country on August 21st. The three of us are ready to make one final memory before we part ways in the fall.”

Looking to play the role of spoiler on August 21st is Isaac’s opponent, and fellow amateur debut, Kaleb Kenney.  Nicknamed “The Outlaw,” Kenney represents Team Nitemare based in Maine.

“Fighting in a cage has been a dream of mine for a long time,” stated Kenney.  “I’ve been training hard for this and can’t wait to showcase my skills. I’m super pumped that my debut will be on a NEF card close enough that people from home get a chance to come see all the hard work pay off.”

Las entradas para “NEF 44: Back in Black ”ya están a la venta enwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/.  El evento de MMA y kickboxing se llevará a cabo en el Hampshire Dome en Milford., New Hampshire el sábado, Agosto 21, 2021, con un tiempo de campana 7 pm.

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BJ GARCEAU para luchar por última vez NEF 43 en Orono, MAINE

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Orono, Maine (Marzo 12, 2020) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) presentará sus próximos mixtos de artes marciales (MMA) evento en el Centro Collins para las Artes en la Universidad de insignia del campus de Maine en Orono. El evento, titulado “NEF 43: Alboroto,”Se llevará a cabo el sábado, Abril 18, 2020, con un tiempo de campana 7 pm EDT. El día de hoy, la promoción pelea anunció la incorporación de una pelea de peso paja de aficionados a la tarjeta.BJ Garceau(1-1) está programado para enfrentarFatima Kline(1-0) en un peso lucha de 115 libra.

BJ Garceau entrará en la jaula NEF por tercera y última vez el 18 de abril Garceau, quien fue diagnosticado con diabetes juvenil de tipo 1 en 1993, los titulares con su principio de aficionados y se convirtió en una inspiración para muchos. Derrotó a Sarah Ziehm (1-2) por decisión dividida en “NEF 32” en febrero de 2018. Garceau regresó a la jaula de ese mismo año, perder ante el Chelsea Tucker (3-3) en la tercera ronda de un concurso “NEF 36”. Garceau es un producto de MMA de Young con sede en Bangor, Maine

“Estoy muy emocionada de estar de vuelta en la jaula en mi ciudad natal, para lo que será mi última pelea este mes de abril,”Dijo Garceau.  “Quiero ser capaz de dejar a mis antiguos lugares con la mano en alto al final y marcharse con una victoria para mis fans, amigos, familia, entrenadores, equipo y yo mismo. Se lo daré todo lo que tengo por última vez y esta será una pelea que no se quiere perder. Con eso dicho, Estoy más allá de agradecido por mi oponente teniendo en la pelea y todas las oportunidades de MMA de Young, NEF y todos en la comunidad de las artes marciales mixtas me ha dado en los últimos años. Gracias, gracias, gracias!"

Fatima Kline hará una travesía desde su casa en Hyde Park, Nueva York para la lucha. Con tan sólo 19 años de edad, Kline ya es cinturón púrpura en Jiu-Jitsu. Ella hizo su debut en MMA aficionado otoño pasado con una victoria por decisión unánime sobre una tarjeta en White Plains, Nueva York. Kline representa Agujero Negro de Jiu-Jitsu con sede en Wappingers Falls, Nueva York.

“Me gustaría dar las gracias a NEF por darme la oportunidad de mostrar todo mi trabajo duro,”Dijo Kline cuando contactado para hacer comentarios. “Siendo que este es mi debut luchar por la organización, Prometo estar en la cima de mi juego noche de la pelea. Gracias, BJ, para la aceptación de este partido, y espero contar con su presencia en la jaula. El mensaje que yo tendría para el público es: estar preparado para ser entretenido “.

Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra’ siguiente evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 43: Alboroto,” se llevará a cabo el sábado, Abril 18, 2020, en el Centro Collins para las Artes en UMaine Orono. Los boletos están a la venta enwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Acerca de Peleas de Nueva Inglaterra

Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra ("NEF") es una empresa de eventos promociones lucha. La misión de la NEF es crear los eventos de más alta calidad para los combatientes y aficionados por igual. El equipo ejecutivo de NEF tiene una amplia experiencia en la gestión de los deportes de combate, producción de eventos, relaciones con los medios, mercadeo, legal y publicidad.