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UNDEFEATED AMATEURS WILL SQUARE OFF IN BANGOR FOR BANTAMWEIGHT STRAP

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PER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO: Bangor, Maine (Novembre 14, 2022) - Combattimenti New England (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) è prevista per affrontareNate 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, Febbraio 11, 2023, at the Cross Insurance Center in 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, New 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 secondi. 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) in 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) a 145 libbre.

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 del primo turno.

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) a 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. Invece, 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 secondi.

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 seconds of the second round.

Soren Mercer (1-0) finished Rosen Iliev (0-1) with an arm triangle at 1:55 del primo turno.

Teddy Politis (3-1) TKO’d Aaron Rodriguez (0-1) nel secondo turno a 1:23.

NEF announced that its next card is set for Saturday, Febbraio 11, 2023 at Cross Insurance Center in 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 (Febbraio 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 eZach 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 e 41, rispettivamente, 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 della gara di apertura.

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. Borghese’ 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 secondi dopo il campanello di 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, chi andò 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 di Bangor, Maine, making his first appearance in the cage since September 2018, migliorato per 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, folla-piacevoleGlory Watson (2-1) continued her winning ways with a rear naked choke of previously undefeatedAlibeth Milliron (2-1) a 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, tuttavia, 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 Risposta di Antonio.  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, needing only 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 eJustin Kangas passed muster with the judges in back-to-back amateur bouts.

Kilton (2-1) carved out a unanimous decision overKaleb Kenney(0-2) a 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 a 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) a 185, eBen 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 on the night.

The quick results from Portland, Maine:

MMA PROFESSIONALE

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

Carl Lagston def. Zac Richard via rear-naked choke (un round)

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 (un round)

AMATEUR MMA

Mike Murray def. Zach Faulkner via unanimous decision

Tyler Smythe def. Ryan Burgess via guillotine (un round)

Mike Jolicoeur def. Will Smith via arm triangle (un round)

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

Jack Burke def. Nick Legrande via KO (un round)

Jeff Reynolds def. David McCarty via rear-naked choke (un round)

Ben Grady def. Brandon Maillet-Fevens via TKO (un round)

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, Aprile 30 at Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn, Maine. For more details or to get your seats now, vai 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 QUESTO SABATO

PER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO: Portland, Maine (Febbraio 8, 2022) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) ritorna con le sue prossime arti marziali miste (MMA) evento, "NEF 46: Decennio di dominanza," di sabato, Febbraio 12, 2022, a Aura in Portland, Maine. L'evento commemorerà il decimo anniversario di NEF. Lanciata a febbraio la prima promozione regionale 11, 2012. Proprio oggi, NEF announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the fight card.Carl Langston(0-6) assumeràZac “Rocky” Richard (1-0) con un peso di lotta 145 libbre.

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.

The bout will now be a rematch of the first meeting between Langston and Richard that took place last November at “NEF45.” That fight, which was Richard’s professional debut, saw Richard defeat Langston by technical knockout in the first round. Langston says the outcome will be different this Saturday.

“When I got asked to take this rematch on short notice it was a no brainer for me,” said Langston.  “Thank you to NEF for the opportunity and Zac’s team. This fight is going to have a very different outcome.”

“I’m very disappointed in the original fight being dropped,” noted Richard. “However, I worked too hard to sit on the sidelines and watch. I’m thankful to still have the opportunity to fight.”

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place this Saturday, Febbraio 12, 2022, a Aura in Portland, Maine. L'evento commemorerà il decimo anniversario di NEF. Apertura delle porte alle 6 pm con primo incontro a 7 pm. I biglietti sono in vendita ora awww.Ticketmaster.com.  The event will also stream live in its entirety atwww.CombatSportsNow.com at a price of $29.99.

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

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PER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO: Portland, Maine (Novembre 24, 2021) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) ritorna con le sue prossime arti marziali miste (MMA) evento, "NEF 46: Decennio di dominanza," di sabato, Febbraio 12, 2022, a Aura in Portland, Maine. L'evento commemorerà il decimo anniversario di NEF. Lanciata a febbraio la prima promozione regionale 11, 2012. Proprio oggi, 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 lotta di 170 libbre.

Jon Assam will have fought for NEF for four straight years when he steps in the cage on February 12th. 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. Have no doubt, 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: Il decennio del dominio” si svolge sabato, Febbraio 12, 2022, a Aura in Portland, Maine. L'evento commemorerà il decimo anniversario di NEF. Apertura delle porte alle 6 pm con primo incontro a 7 pm. I biglietti sono in vendita ora awww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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MURRAY VS FAULKNER SET TO CLASH FOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

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PER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO: Portland, Maine (Novembre 23, 2021) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) ritorna con le sue prossime arti marziali miste (MMA) evento, "NEF 46: Decennio di dominanza," di sabato, Febbraio 12, 2022, a Aura in Portland, Maine. L'evento commemorerà il decimo anniversario di NEF. Lanciata a febbraio la prima promozione regionale 11, 2012. Proprio oggi, NEF announced the addition of an amateur championship bout to the fight card. 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 libbre. 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, and had 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 a “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: Il decennio del dominio” si svolge sabato, Febbraio 12, 2022, a Aura in Portland, Maine. L'evento commemorerà il decimo anniversario di NEF. Apertura delle porte alle 6 pm con primo incontro a 7 pm. I biglietti sono in vendita ora awww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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NEF RETURNS TO MAINE WITH STACKED FIGHT CARD FEATURING FOUR TITLE FIGHTS

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NEF RETURNS TO MAINE WITH STACKED FIGHT CARD FEATURING FOUR TITLE FIGHTS

PER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO: Portland, Maine (Ottobre 22, 2021) – When the bell rings at 7 pm EST to start the show on Friday, Novembre 5, it will be the first time New England Fights (NEF) has presented a mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event in its home state of Maine in 21 months. Shortly after the venerable fight promotion held “NEF 42” at Merrill Auditorium in Portland on February 8, 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic gripped the state and the nation. The resulting shutdown forced the indefinite postponement of “NEF 43” which was scheduled to take place in Orono, Maine later that spring. With the state not fully opening for combat sports events until well into 2021, NEF decided to turn to neighboring New Hampshire to hold “NEF 44” last summer. “NEF 45: Uprising” on November 5 will see the fight promotion make its long-awaited return to action in Maine, as well as close out its first decade of business. The event will originate from Aura in Portland.

Proprio oggi, NEF announced the full fight card for “NEF 45.” It is scheduled to feature a total of 21 bouts with four championships to be decided.

Nel main event della serata, Josh “Hook On” Harvey(7-1-1) will defend the NEF Professional Featherweight Title against the challenge ofAguilando Brandao(9-8).  Harvey has held the championship since February 2019. Brandao is a tough veteran with more than 15 years of cage experience.

The co-main event will seeMark “Pockets” Gardner(1-2)assumereNick Alley (7-4) in a professional welterweight contest. Both competitors are veterans of global promotion Bellator’s cage. Both will be looking to bounce back from losses in their respective previous bouts.

Zac “Rocky” Richard (0-0) farà il suo debutto professionale controCarl Langston(0-5) after a successful amateur career that saw Richard capture the NEF 155-pound title. Langston seeks his first win as a professional fighter.

In other pro bouts, Matt “Ken Doll” Denning(5-10) meets former University of Southern Maine wrestling standoutJon Deupree (0-0) in Deupree’s pro debut, while former NEF Professional Middleweight ChampionCJ Ewer(3-3) battaglieShaun Ray (2-1) in the welterweight division.

The amateur portion of the fight card will be headlined by three title fights: Caleb Austin(5-0) facceTyler Smythe (2-1) for the vacant flyweight belt; Felipe Günter(3-0) is scheduled to square off withTeddy Politis (2-0) for the vacant bantamweight championship; eNathaniel Grimard(4-0) will defend his newly-won featherweight strap againstBilly Wilson(6-1).

The sole women’s fight of the evening will also take place on the amateur card asBJ Garceau(1-1) meets the debutingHayley Martin (0-0) in a strawweight bout. Garceau last appeared in the NEF cage three years earlier at “NEF 36.”

“It feels like forever since we had a fight in Maine—and what a card to come back with,"Ha detto il co-proprietario NEF e sensale Matt Peterson.  “So many prospects in this lineup, so many undefeated fighters putting their perfect records on the line, so much at stake for so many impressive athletes putting themselves to the test on November 5th. Four title fights. For headliner Josh Harvey, his next fight could be the last chance to see him compete before he gets the call to the UFC —he’s that close. Leading up to the main event we have several undefeated amateur athletes that are on the cusp of turning pro and trying to follow in Harvey’s footsteps. AURA is the place to be November 5th!"

The full “NEF 45” fight card (soggette a variazioni):

MMA PROFESSIONALE

145 POUND TITLE: Josh Harvey (c) vs. Aguilando Brandao

170 STERLINE: Nick Alley vs. Mark Gardner

140 STERLINE: Carl Langston vs. Zac Richard

170 STERLINE: Jon Deupree vs. Matt Denning

160 STERLINE: Jay Ellis vs. Rodrigo Almeida

170 STERLINE: CJ Ewer vs. Shaun Ray

AMATEUR MMA

125 POUND TITLE: Caleb Austin vs. Tyler Smythe

145 POUND TITLE: Billy Wilson vs. Nathaniel Grimard (c)

135 POUND TITLE: Felipe Günter vs. Teddy Politis

115 STERLINE: BJ Garceau vs. Hayley Martin

200 STERLINE: David McCarthy vs. Danny Dray

170 STERLINE: Brian Cosco vs. Tyler Kingsbury

265 STERLINE: Tucker Olinsky vs. George Pissimissis

170 STERLINE: Curtis Ouellette vs. Derek Lambert

185 STERLINE: Bryant Wade vs. Brandon Oldenberg

185 STERLINE: Brett Martin vs. Justin Philbrook

155 STERLINE: Jonas Ryerson vs. RJ Janeczek

165 STERLINE: Austin Hamilton vs. David Hart

115 STERLINE: Julian Menjivar vs. Matt Miles

155 STERLINE: Jacob Routon vs. Emmett Huber

135 STERLINE: Tyler Parent vs. Randall Hathorn

"NEF 45: Uprising” takes place on Friday, Novembre 5, 2021, a Aura in Portland, Maine. Doors open at 6 pm con primo incontro a 7 pm. I biglietti sono in vendita ora awww.Ticketmaster.com.  The event will also be live streamed on pay-per-view for the price of $29.99 awww.CombatSportsNow.com.

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TWIN BILL ON TAP FOR NEF 44 IN MILFORD, NH

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PER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO: Milford, New Hampshire (Giugno 28, 2021) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) returns with its next event, "NEF 44: Back in Black,” on August 21, 2021, at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. The show will feature both mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing fights. Earlier today, 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.”

Tickets for “NEF 44: Back in Black” are on sale now atwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/.  The MMA and kickboxing event will take place at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire on Saturday, Agosto 21, 2021, con una campana in tempo 7 pm.

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BJ Garceau per combattere un'ultima volta NEF 43 a Orono, MAINE

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PER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO: Orono, Maine (Marzo 12, 2020) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) presenterà i suoi prossimi misto di arti marziali (MMA) evento presso il Centro per le Arti Collins sull'università di punta Orono campus del Maine. L'evento, dal titolo “NEF 43: Furia,”Avrà luogo il Sabato, Aprile 18, 2020, con una campana in tempo 7 pm EDT. Proprio oggi, la promozione lotta ha annunciato l'aggiunta di un attacco strawweight amatoriale alla scheda.BJ Garceau(1-1) è prevista per affrontareFatima Kline(1-0) con un peso di lotta 115 libbre.

BJ Garceau entrerà nella gabbia NEF per la terza ed ultima volta il 18 aprile Garceau, che è stato diagnosticato con tipo 1 diabete giovanile in 1993, fatto notizia con il suo debutto amatoriale ed è diventato una fonte d'ispirazione per molti. Ha sconfitto Sarah Ziehm (1-2) via split decision a “NEF 32” nel febbraio 2018. Garceau restituito alla gabbia nello stesso anno, perdendo al Chelsea Tucker (3-3) nel terzo turno di un concorso “NEF 36”. Garceau è un prodotto di MMA di Young con sede a Bangor, Maine

“Sono così felice di essere di nuovo nella gabbia nella mia città natale, per quello che sarà la mia lotta finale il prossimo aprile,”Ha detto Garceau.  “Voglio essere in grado di lasciare i miei vecchi motivi che calpestano con la mia mano tenuta alta, alla fine e andare via con una vittoria per i miei fan, amici, famiglia, allenatori, squadra e me stesso. Lo darò tutto quello che ho per l'ultima volta e questo sarà una lotta che non si vuole perdere. Detto, Sono oltre la grata per il mio avversario assumendo la lotta e ogni opportunità di Young MMA, NEF e tutti nella comunità di arti marziali miste mi ha dato nel corso degli anni. Grazie, grazie, grazie!"

Fatima Kline farà il trekking dalla sua casa di Hyde Park, New York per la lotta. A soli 19 anni di età, Kline detiene già una cintura viola di Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Ha fatto il suo debutto amatoriale MMA lo scorso autunno con una vittoria decisione unanime su una scheda a White Plains, New York. Kline rappresenta Black Hole Jiu-Jitsu con sede a Wappingers Falls, New York.

“Vorrei ringraziare NEF per avermi dato l'opportunità di mostrare tutto il mio duro lavoro,”Ha detto Kline quando ha raggiunto per un commento. “Essendo che questo è il mio debutto lottare per l'organizzazione, Prometto di essere al top del mio gioco vieni Fight Night. Grazie, BJ, per aver accettato questo matchup, e non vedo l'ora di vedervi nella gabbia. Il messaggio di uno avrei per la folla è: essere pronti a divertirsi.”

New England Combattimenti’ prossimo evento di arti marziali miste, “NEF 43: Furia,” si svolgerà il Sabato, Aprile 18, 2020, presso il Centro per le Arti Collins a UMaine Orono. I biglietti sono in vendita ora suwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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AARON LACEY Tornando alla gabbia NEF 43 a Orono, MAINE

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PER IL RILASCIO IMMEDIATO: Orono, Maine (Marzo 11, 2020) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) presenterà i suoi prossimi misto di arti marziali (MMA) evento presso il Centro per le Arti Collins sull'università di punta Orono campus del Maine. L'evento, dal titolo “NEF 43: Furia,”Avrà luogo il Sabato, Aprile 18, 2020, con una campana in tempo 7 pm EDT. Proprio oggi, la promozione lotta ha annunciato l'aggiunta di un attacco piuma professionale alla scheda.Aaron “Relentless” Lacey(6-2) è previsto un incontro“Yours Truly” Chris Herd(2-3) con un peso di lotta 145 libbre.

Sarà stato 19 mesi dall'ultima volta Aaron Lacey entrò nella gabbia NEF come un concorrente. Lacey ha sconfitto il veterano Jon Lemke (7-9) nel main event di “NEF 35” nel settembre del 2018. Non ha combattuto in quanto a causa di un pregiudizio subito dopo quella caduta. Un ex NEF Amateur Featherweight Champion, Lacey ha iniziato la sua carriera professionale una perfetta 4-0 prima di andare 2-2 nei suoi ultimi quattro periodi. Egli cercherà di fare il suo ritorno un successo il 18 aprile Lacey rappresenta di Young MMA base nella vicina Bangor, Maine.

“Sono così super eccitato per essere sempre di nuovo nel mio posto felice,”Esclamò Aaron Lacey.  "Opaco (Peterson, NEF co-proprietario e matchmaker) lavorato veramente duro per me ottenere una lotta su questa carta, e sono al di là grato! Aprile 18th restituisce ‘Relentless’!"

Avversario di Lacey, Chris Herd, farà il viaggio di 1.000 miglia dalla sua casa di Wilmington, Carolina del Nord per la lotta. Herd ha avuto una carriera stellare amatoriale, andando 5-0 con quattro ko e una presentazione e l'acquisizione di un campionato regionale lungo la strada. Entrambi i suoi successi da professionista sono stati finiture primo turno con un un ko tecnico e l'altro la presentazione a. Mandria rappresenta attualmente MMA di Brunson & Fitness con sede a Wilmington, Carolina del Nord.

“Nessun uomo mi può toccare senza il mio permesso,”Ha detto Herd quando ha raggiunto per un commento.  “Questa lotta andrà dove voglio, e finirò a piacimento.”

New England Combattimenti’ prossimo evento di arti marziali miste, “NEF 43: Furia,” si svolgerà il Sabato, Aprile 18, 2020, presso il Centro per le Arti Collins a UMaine Orono. I biglietti sono in vendita ora suwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

Informazioni su New England Combattimenti

New England Combattimenti ("NEF") è una lotta eventi promozioni azienda. La missione di NEF è quello di creare eventi di altissima qualità per i combattenti e fan. Team esecutivo di NEF ha una vasta esperienza nella gestione di sport da combattimento, produzione eventi, relazioni con i media, marketing, legale e la pubblicità.