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LACEY TO FACE TOUGH CHALLENGE AT NEF 26

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Lewiston, Maine (Octubre 5, 2016) – Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) presenta su próximo evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 26: SUPREMACÍA,” en sábado, Noviembre 19 en el Androscoggin Banco Colisee. El día de hoy, NEF executives announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the fight card. Aaron “Implacable” Lacey (3-0) has signed on to face Taylor Trahan (6-6) con un peso de pelea de 145 libras-.

 

Lacey is riding high on a three-fight win streak to start his professional career. He will be looking for his fourth win in a short seven-month period. It would seem that the Young’s MMA featherweight is on the fast track to the next level of the sport. Lacey knows that to get there he will have to continue to face, and defeat, tough veterans like Trahan.

 

“Taylor is a seasoned veteran who has competed against the best New England has to offer for a long time,” dijo lacey. “He has a vast amount of experience that is going to be hard to surmount. Hago, sin embargo, believe I have a strong set of skills that can cause him a lot of problems. This one is going to be a scrap! Quién sabe, maybe another fight of the night!”

 

Trahan is the definition of veteran. He has competed on the regional mixed-martial-arts scene since 2009. El mes pasado, Trahan made his debut in the NEF MMA cage, defeating Matt Denning (3-4) a través de la presentación de primera ronda. It put an end to a five-fight skid that Trahan had been on. He will look to make it two in a row on Noviembre 19 against Lacey.

 

“I’m looking forward to returning to Lewiston to fight for NEF,” said Trahan. “I’m hoping to put on a good show for everyone and come out with the win.”

 

La campana de apertura el sábado, Noviembre 19 se establece para 7 p.m. Los boletos cuestan desde $25 y están disponibles en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

 

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitter @nefightsy unirse al grupo oficial de Facebook “Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra."

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SHATTERPROOF AND RUTHLESS IN MAINE TURF WAR AT NEF 26

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Lewiston, Maine (Octubre 4, 2016) – Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) presenta su próximo evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 26: SUPREMACÍA,” en sábado, Noviembre 19 en el Androscoggin Banco Colisee. El día de hoy, NEF executives announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the fight card. Josh Parker (4-8) se enfrentará a“Inastillable 2.0” Derek Shorey (4-7) con un peso de pelea de 145 libras-.

 

Parker is the head of Ruthless MMA & Boxeo basado en Benton, Maine. A regular in the NEF MMA cage during the early days of the promotion, Parker has spent the last several years competing in the boxing ring. He battled Elias Leland to a draw last November in a boxing bout at “NEF XX.” Parker predicts a finish in his long-awaited return to cage competition.

 

“I want to thank NEF for the opportunity and Derek for taking the fight,” dijo Parker. “Estoy emocionado de volver a la jaula. I feel like I have a lot to prove. I will show up this time and I will finish this fight – don’t miss it!”

 

Derek Shorey, founder of the Shatterproof Combat Club at the Outlet in Dexter, Maine, is coming off a huge win in Rhode Island just over a week ago. It was the spark Shorey had been looking for after dropping his last four in a row in the NEF cage. Admittedly, Shorey is filled with both fear and excitement coming into the fight with Parker.

 

“This is a fight that has scared the crap out of me in the past,” declared Shorey. “Él es un gran, strong 145er that has good movement and boxing. Standing and trading could end horribly for either of us. His strength may be enough to keep my slams in check and I’m not a jits expert, so he can probably power out of whatever I throw at him. It’s a puzzle I’m both excited and terrified to tackle.”

 

La campana de apertura el sábado, Noviembre 19 se establece para 7 p.m. Los boletos cuestan desde $25 y están disponibles en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

 

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitter @nefightsy unirse al grupo oficial de Facebook “Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra."

 

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EX-TEAMMATES TO FIGHT IN MAIN EVENT OF NEF 26

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Lewiston, Maine (Octubre 3, 2016) – El día de hoy, Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) executives announced the main event of “NEF 26: SUPREMACY.” “La” Ryan Sanders (11-8) se enfrentará a Jon Lemke (5-6) in a lightweight bout at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston on Sábado, Noviembre 19.

 

At one time, Sanders and Lemke were teammates at Marcus Davis’s Team Irish gym in Brewer, Maine. That all changed when Sanders left and joined cross-town rival Young’s MMA in Bangor.

 

“I’m very happy to be fighting back in Lewiston,” said Sanders. “I’m thankful that Jon took this fight seeing how several top-ten lightweights turned it down. But that’s why I like Jon, he’s a fighter’s fighter and he never backs down from a tough fight. Con eso se dice, I look forward to developing a game plan that’ll shut down his strengths and have my hand raised at the end of the night.”

 

The bout will be Sanders’ second since returning to the NEF fold. Sanders defeated Derrick Kennington (11-8) en agosto pasado en “NEF Presents Dana White: Pase a ver’ for a Fight.” He recently inked a multi-fight developmental deal with NEF.

 

“Ryan Sanders and NEF go way back,” stated Sanders’ coach Chris Young when asked about Sanders’ recent signing of an NEF developmental deal. “Ryan fought on several NEF shows, including headlining ‘NEF I.’ Así, it’s only fitting that Ryan has finally found his way home. A hard working athlete deserves a hard working promotion and I believe NEF is the perfect vehicle to give Ryan that last push into the next level.”

 

Lemke will be coming into the fight hungry for a win. His last victory in the NEF cage will have been almost a year to the day when he defeated Matt Denning (3-4) en Lewiston en “NEF XX.” Lemke is coming off a loss to NEF MMA Pro Lightweight Champion Devin Powell (8-1) this past August in Bangor.

 

“What a great opportunity I have been presented by New England Fights to fight Ryan Sanders,” dijo Lemke. “Ryan has been in, and done well, with the very best of New England. He is a well-rounded fighter and will challenge me in all areas. I very much look forward to this challenge and know that there will be fireworks for sure in this fight.”

 

La campana de apertura el sábado, Noviembre 19 se establece para 7 p.m. Los boletos cuestan desde $25 y están disponibles en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

 

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitter @nefightsy unirse al grupo oficial de Facebook “Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra."

 

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FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION RETURNS TO THE CAGE ON NOVEMBER 4

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Lewiston, Maine (Septiembre 28, 2016) – He is the reigning NEF Amateur MMA Flyweight Champion, y en Viernes, Noviembre 4, Ryan Burgess (2-1) will make his return to the cage following his first taste of defeat.

 

Burgess will compete at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on the “CES vs. NEF: Supremacía” MMA super-show. The televised portion of the fight card, “CES 39,” will air live on AXS TV. Burgess will appear on the non-televised portion of the card, “NEF 26,” donde se enfrentará a Tim Flores (3-2).

 

Burgess, a three-time Maine State wrestling champion for Mountain Valley High School, won the flyweight title last November from Dustin Veinott (5-4) in a split-decision. The two met in a rematch in June. Veinott would miss weight, resulting in the bout becoming a non-title affair. Veinott went on to submit Burgess in the second round. Burgess is confident that his coaches at Berserkers MMA will have him prepared to bounce back from the loss.

 

“Flores seems like a tough dude and I’m expecting a gritty opponent,” , dijo Burgess. “Coming off a loss, I am eager to jump back in the cage for NEF and capture another victory. With new coaches in my corner, I will be a new fighter come November 4th, and he will be in for a rough night.”

 

Tim Flores may be a newcomer to the NEF cage, but he is certainly no stranger to the New England MMA community. The Connecticut native was a fixture on Massachusetts fight cards from 2012 a 2014. In the fall of 2013, Flores sent shockwaves through the region with a vicious 18-second knockout of Dan Krall (1-3). Like Burgess, Flores will be looking to rebound from a loss in his last fight, but in doing so he will have to shake off some ring rust as Flores has not competed since the spring of 2014. He now represents Fighting Arts Academy (FAA) de Springfield, Massachusetts.

 

“I have been out of competition for some time, but have been working while gone,” Flores stated. “I’m looking forward to testing my new skills and bettering myself as a fighter.”

 

“He is a great athlete with explosive power for a flyweight,” remarked Flores’ coach Nick Newell. “His skills have gone to the next level since joining FAA.”

 

Las entradas para “CES vs. NEF: Supremacía” empieza en $25 and are available now atwww.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

 

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visitewww.CESMMA.com y www.NewEnglandFights.com.

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HEAVYWEIGHTS WILL BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY ON NOVEMBER 4 En Lewiston

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Lewiston, Maine (Septiembre 27, 2016) – EnViernes, Noviembre 4, 2016 at the historic Androscoggin Bank Colisee, Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) and Classic Entertainment & Deportes (CES) will team up for a joint super-show featuring the stars of New England’s two most prestigious mixed-martial-arts promotions.

 

The televised portion of the fight card, “CES 39,” will air live on AXS TV. El día de hoy, NEF executives announced the first fight scheduled for the non-televised portion of the card, “NEF 26.” Maine heavyweights Ras Hylton (2-0) y Kevin Smith (3-2) will collide in a battle of two of the region’s largest mixed-martial-artists.

 

Standing in at a towering 6’6,” and holding a black belt in Taekwondo, undefeated Ras Hylton, has become a quick fan-favorite during his short time in NEF. “Ras-squath,” as he has become known amongst his many fans, made his NEF cage debut in February of this year, downing Zak Bergeron (0-1) just over a minute into the first round of their “NEF 21” fin. Hylton would follow up that performance with a highlight-reel head-kick knockout of Matt Glover (1-1) which will undoubtedly be in the running for “KO del Año” honores. He is currently a member of First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine.

 

“I am looking forward to fighting Kevin Smith 4 de noviembre,” said Hylton when reached for comment. “Young’s puts out great fighters and I’m sure he will live up to their reputation. The more wins you get, the tougher your opponents are. He will be my strongest challenge in the cage so far.”

 

It has been over two years since Kevin Smith stepped into an MMA cage to compete. Antes de ese tiempo, Smith had been undefeated on NEF events. All three of his victories with the promotion were finishes – two by way of submission and one knockout. Como Hylton, Smith has never had to rely on the judges’ cuadros de mando. He is a member of Young’s MMA of Bangor, Maine. During his time off from active cage competition, Smith took stock of his life goals and decided to make a career of mixed-martial-arts.

 

“I knew deep down that fighting is what I was made to do, and I won’t be happy doing a regular job,” shared Smith, “so I put everything aside to focus on this full time and my ultimate goal is to make it to the big show and fight in Bellator or the UFC.”

 

Las entradas para “CES vs. NEF: Supremacía” empieza en $25 and are available now atwww.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

 

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visitewww.CESMMA.com y www.NewEnglandFights.com.

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VELADO CAPTURA ORO, EL HALL SE MANTIENE EN NEF 25

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Lewiston, Maine (Septiembre 10, 2016) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) celebró su evento más reciente, “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS” Sábado por la noche en el Androscoggin Bank Colisée en Lewiston, Maine. El evento contó con combates de artes marciales mixtas y boxeo profesional..

 

En la parte de boxeo de la tarjeta, John Webster (9-7-1) derrotado Zenon Herrera (0-3) por decisión unánime en vísperas del cumpleaños número 48 de Webster. La última victoria del boxeo de Webster volvió en 2004, también en Lewiston, antes de despegar una década de la competencia activa.

 

También en el ring de boxeo, Casey Kramlich (5-0-1) permaneció invicto cuando se detuvo John Ortolani (0-1) en el cuarto asalto por nocaut técnico. Igualmente, Brandon Montella (5-0) mantuvo su récord profesional perfecto con un paro en la segunda ronda de Tollison Lewis (2-2).

 

Rachael Joyce (2-0) ganó una decisión unánime sobre Jessica Borga (2-2) en una pelea amateur femenina muy esperada. Rafael Velado (4-0) capturó el título amateur de peso ligero con una presentación de primera ronda de Jimmy Jackson (3-3). Caleb Salón (8-3) retuvo el título amateur de peso pluma, y al hacerlo entregó campeón de peso gallo Johnny Artesanía (4-1) la primera derrota de su carrera, in a very close split decision on the judges’ cuadros de mando.

 

Aaron Lacey (3-0) mantuvo viva su racha invicta con una sumisión de primera ronda de Cory Trial (0-1) en la parte profesional de MMA de la tarjeta. Mike Hansen (5-4) entregó Matt Andrikut (2-1) la primera derrota de su carrera en el evento coestelar, mientras Jesse Erickson (8-5) presentado Crowsneck Boutin (2-3) en el evento principal de la noche.

 

NEF también anunció que co-promocionaría su próximo evento con Classic Entertainment. & Deportes (CES). Las dos promociones de peleas más grandes en Nueva Inglaterra presentarán una tarjeta conjunta titulada “Supremacía” en Noviembre 4 en Lewiston en el Colisee.

 

Los resultados de Lewiston, Maine:

MMA PROFESIONAL

 

Jesse Erickson def. Crowsneck Boutin a través del estrangulador trasero desnudo, ronda 1

Mike Hansen def. Matt Andrikut a través del brazo, ronda 1

Taylor Trahan def. Matt Denning a través del brazo, ronda 1

Aaron Lacey def. Prueba de Cory a través del estrangulador trasero desnudo, ronda 1

Walter Smith-Cotito def. Elias Leland vía D’arce Choke, ronda 2

 

AMATEUR MMA

 

Caleb Salón (c) def. Johnny Crafts por decisión dividida (145 Título)

Rafael Velado def. Jimmy Jackson a través de Kimura, ronda 1 (155 Título)

Frank Johanson def. Caleb Swoveland vía armbar, ronda 1

Rachael Joyce def. Jessica Borga por decisión unánime

Walt Shea def. The Slenderman por decisión unánime

 

BOXEO PROFESIONAL

Casey Kramlich def. John Ortolani vía TKO, ronda 4

Brandon Montella def. Tollison Lewis por TKO, ronda 2

John Webster def. Zenon Herrera por decisión unánime

 

NEF y CES presentes “SUPREMACÍA,” una noche de peleas en jaula de artes marciales mixtas, en Noviembre 4, 2016 en Lewiston, Maine. Los boletos cuestan desde $25 y están disponibles en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

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HALL AND CRAFTS PREPARE FOR ONE LAST AMATEUR SCRAP BEFORE THE PROS

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Por: Kalle Oakes

It is hard to believe that Caleb Hall and Johnny Crafts’ paths have not crossed in the New England Fights mixed martial arts hexagon before now.

Separated by only two years in age and only a handful of pounds on the scale, the two former high school athletes made the transition to the cage from other combat pursuits at around the same time. Hall was a champion wrestler, while Crafts was a decorated grappler in the jiu-jitsu realm.

They are even considering a jump to the professional ranks at the same time … after one final stop to stand toe-to-toe with one another in a clash of amateur champions at “NEF 25: Heroes and Villains.”

NEF amateur featherweight champion Hall (7-3) of Portland by way of Dixfield will collide with NEF amateur bantamweight titleholder Crafts (4-0) of Lisbon this Sábado, Septiembre 10.

“I’d say my days in the amateur ranks are numbered,” Hall said. “I feel at this point, as tough as the fights are getting, I might as well be a pro. I just didn’t want to do it too early. I wanted to be a legitimate pro athlete.”

Hall took a measured approach to his ascent through the ranks. Not many fighters stick around for a double-digit number of amateur bouts before either taking prize money or returning to the safety of spectator-hood.

Luego otra vez, not many debut in the sport as early as Hall. He remembers getting his first recruiting call from NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson while helping a friend, Josh Thornton, train for an NEF appearance.

“He called me out of nowhere and tried to get me a fight on short notice. Then he saw me filling out the information sheet and noticed that I was still only 17,” Hall said, noting that the rules prohibit minors from entering the fray. “So I ended up fighting in September, a month after my 18º cumpleaños. I was hooked from the first time I watched it. I knew it was something I wanted to do.”

Hall won his first three fights, largely on the strength of his wrestling acumen, while bouncing between his hometown in the Western mountains of Maine and Plymouth State University in New Hampshire.

While sparring at First Class MMA in Topsham, Hall heard NEF mainstay John Raio rave about the merits of the Choi Institute in Portland. Hall took the advice and quickly discovered a place where his boxing and striking skills improved exponentially.

“Most of my training has been stand-up. I’ve tried to improve on it,” Hall said. “I figure that I’ve wrestled so long that I can kind of put it down when it comes to training and put more effort in the areas where I need to improve my skills.”

Hall carries a two-fight winning streak. The latter victory was a second-round submission over Erik Nelson for the vacant 145-pound strap in April.

He has stayed busy, rarely skipping back-to-back NEF cards during his time with the organization. By contrast, Crafts had been out of the cage for a year prior to his third-round TKO of Henry Clark for the 135-pound title in February.

“Injuries are what have screwed me over. I should have a lot more fights for as long as I’ve been at it,” Crafts said. “If I’m healthy, ganar o perder, I think this is probably my last fight as an amateur. Estoy 24. I don’t want to drag it on too long.”

Crafts agreed with Hall’s assessment that whichever of the two fighters is able to step out of his comfort zone on the mat will gain the upper hand.

“Caleb is a really good wrestler. I never wrestled in high school, just jiu-jitsu. But with jiu-jitsu, you learn how to wrestle,” Crafts said. “I think people are going to be surprised by my wrestling, and I think everybody’s going to be impressed with my boxing. I feel more confident. I think he’s going to be surprised when I punch him in the face.”

Hall has fought all but two of his fights at 145 pounds and said that he considers that weight class “home.” Crafts dismissed any disadvantage in having to step up, noting that his walking-around weight is in the 160s.

“This is my first time fighting at 145. I’m really excited about it. Getting down to 135 is a really big cut for me. I felt it in the last fight. I could just tell. I really shouldn’t have been as tired as I was,” Crafts said. “And Henry was a good opponent. I was working on things, using more of my stand-up. That kind of prolonged it.

“He’s definitely the best at 145 En mi opinión,” Crafts added in reference to Hall. “He’s one of the most experienced amateurs out there. He’s definitely the best guy for me to fight.”

The opening bell this Sábado, Septiembre 10 se establece para 7 p.m. El expediente actual para "NEF 25: Heroes and Villains” includes three professional boxing matches, five pro mixed martial arts bouts and six amateur MMA scraps. Los boletos cuestan desde $25 y están disponibles en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".

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TRAHAN AND DENNING IN SEARCH OF A MUCH-NEEDED WIN IN THE MMA CAGE

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Lewiston, Maine (Septiembre 5, 2016) – Taylor Trahan is a statistical oddity.

A native of Littleton, New Hampshire, now living in East Concord, Vermont, the 25-year-old pursued mixed martial arts seven years ago, soon as he was legally old enough to do so. He has entered the cage a total of 20 times in professional and amateur competition.

All that experience in this neck of the woods, yet his featherweight bout against Matt Denning at “NEF 25: Heroes and Villains” on Sábado, Siete. 10 at Androscoggin Bank Colisee will be his debut with New England Fights.

Trahan (5-6) is not buying the underdog or bad-guy label, even though he will walk into the historic arena in a city that Denning (3-3) calls home.

“This is only a two-hour trip (each way) for most of my fans,” Trahan said. “Most of them are used to traveling four hours or more to watch me fight. They’re like, 'Oh, sweet.’”

Both fighters hope the matchup will reverse their recent career fortunes. Trahan has lost five consecutive fights since a red-hot start to his pro docket, while Denning has dropped three of his last four contests.

Denning is quick to point out that the results are deceiving on both sides.

“He fought a guy named Joe Pingitore. Beat him the first time with a rear naked choke and then lost to him in the rematch,” Denning said. “That’s a guy who is one of the best 145-pounders in New England.”

If anyone has the right to consider himself an expert in ranking those middle weight classes, it’s Denning.

The local favorite known as “Ken Doll” has never shied away from fighting the best that NEF has to offer fighters in the neighborhood of 145. Denning twice defeated Derek Shorey. He inched upward in weight, unsuccessfully, against Jon Lemke at 150 and Josh Harvey at 155. Más recientemente, Brandon Bushaw beat him by submission at “NEF 24: Promised Land” in June.

“You think about Lemke and Harvey, and I train with Jesse Erickson (at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu),” Denning said. “The only one really missing is Devin Powell. I feel like I’ve fought and trained with the best group of guys around.”

Jiu-jitsu is the go-to for both fighters. Trahan is a brown belt, while Denning is a purple belt.

In other areas, their styles clash. Three of Trahan’s pro wins have come by decision. Denning, mientras tanto, has never gone the distance as a pro. He only went to the cards once as an amateur – a loss to Dom Cofone in his cage debut.

Trahan stopped short of a prediction but said that he expects to prevail by submission.

“I see it being a slow first round for at least the first couple minutes,"Él dijo. “Then once I get my timing down and start doing the things I want to do, I don’t see it going into the third round.”

Denning has prepared for a lengthy encounter. He confessed that he smoked through most of his career but has quit.

Couple that with a renewed commitment to road work and Denning forecasts that his fans will be pleased with his readiness for the relatively unknown foe.

“I believe the longest fight I’ve had was two minutes left in the third round,” Denning said. “I feel good conditioning-wise. I’m a shorter guy, so I’ve got to stay at 145.”

He said that sparring against Erickson has prepared him for the taller Trahan.

Denning believes that his striking and wrestling are superior to Trahan’s repertoire, but he complemented his rival by adding that he considers him another in a line of rugged opponents.

“I wanted to pick someone hard to fight. This is my fourth fight in six months,” Denning said. “Before that I took a year off. The last time I won in Lewiston was September of last year. I’m hoping the hometown advantage will help a little bit this time.”

Given the unpredictable nature of MMA, pro fighters must have short memories while applying the hard lessons they learn from losses. Trahan, like Denning, thinks he has achieved that.

“I’ve learned that I have to stick to what I know, and don’t do what’s not me,” Trahan said. “I think that in order for me to win, I have to take it to the ground. I favor the ground style. He’s excellent on the ground, no me malinterpreten, but I’ve seen some things I think I can exploit.”

The opening bell this Sábado, Septiembre 10 se establece para 7 p.m. El expediente actual para "NEF 25: Heroes and Villains” includes three professional boxing matches, five pro mixed martial arts bouts and five amateur MMA scraps. Los boletos cuestan desde $25 y están disponibles enwww.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".

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DE MAINE A FLORIDA, ENCONTRAR LUCHA ES EL RETO PARA LAS ATLETAS DE MMA FEMENINAS

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Lewiston, Maine (Septiembre 4, 2016) – Rachael Joyce tiene su título de ingeniería civil de la Universidad de Maine. Jessica Borga es una técnica veterinaria de Lakeland, Florida.

Lea esas biografías de una línea de las dos mujeres y probablemente no se ajusten a su perfil personal de artista marcial mixto.. Y tal vez esa presunción, y tal vez un sesgo social persistente contra las luchadoras, es la razón por la que Joyce y Borga han luchado poderosamente para encontrar oponentes en sus rincones del país.

Cada mujer pondrá fin a lo que es casi una pausa de un año de la jaula cuando Joyce (1-0) da la bienvenida a Borga (2-1) a Maine en una pelea de peso gallo en "NEF 25: Héroes y villanos." New England Fights regresa a su sede central, Coliseo del Banco Androscoggin, en Sábado, Septiembre 10.

"He tenido una pelea, en octubre pasado. Me ha resultado muy difícil encontrar peleas. Es simplemente duro. Maine no tiene la densidad de población para ello. Es difícil encontrar ese grupo de luchadores,Joyce dijo. "Al principio de su carrera, desea desarrollar esa experiencia cerca de casa. Es lo mejor para todo tu equipo, dado el compromiso que implica ”.

Joyce, que vive en la aldea de Veazie en el condado de Penobscot, divide su tiempo de entrenamiento entre Bangor, Portland y Boston.

El césped competitivo no es más verde para Borga, quien es conocida por sus fans como "La Viuda Negra" y es entrenada por Ross Kellin.

“Mi entrenador me ha programado peleas que no. Se suponía que iba a pelear ocho veces este año, y esta será mi primera.

Borga recibió una fuerte paliza en su combate anterior., un noviembre 2015 choque contra Caitlin Sammons en el que ella pesó en 126.5 libra, justo por encima del límite de peso mosca.

Dijo que las mujeres sienten una presión adicional para hacer recortes drásticos de peso debido a la falta de oportunidades de pelea disponibles., y en su caso fue especialmente peligroso.

“Aprendí que nunca pelearé en 125 de nuevo,"Borga dijo" Fue mi culpa. perdí 25 libra en dos semanas. Estaba enfermo en el campamento, y luché enferma ".

Antes de que terminara el episodio, Borga fue hospitalizado dos veces con faringitis estreptocócica, una infección renal y una infección de la vejiga.

"Yo creo (el corte de peso) fue parte de eso," ella dijo. "Estás poniendo esa tensión en tu cuerpo y tu mente. Mi juego mental luchó con lo que tuve que pasar. Creo que es más difícil para las mujeres, además. Nunca volveré a hacer eso. Aprendí que es mejor retirarse que sufrir pérdidas ".

Borga no ha experimentado tales problemas en este campamento.. Dijo que su nivel de energía está muy alto y que puede entrenar más duro durante períodos de tiempo más largos..

Ella también está ansiosa por visitar desde el Estado del Sol., un entusiasmo que no se pierde en su oponente.

"Cuando un oponente vuela desde Florida, Eso es emocionante,Joyce dijo. "Demuestra que está realmente comprometida con eso. Es difícil encontrar oponentes tan comprometidos como tú ".

Ambas mujeres son cinturones azules BJJ. Joyce se ha formado en la disciplina durante más de dos años..

Es una extensión de su infancia., cuando jugó tres deportes universitarios en cada año de la escuela secundaria. Ella bromeó diciendo que consideraba firmemente un cuarto.

“Siempre fui la chica que trató de convencer a mis padres de que me dejaran jugar al fútbol,Joyce dijo. "Ellos no escucharon nada de eso. Estoy seguro de que están encantados de que su hija de 20 y tantos años sea ahora una luchadora.. No, son solidarios, pero ahora es mi decisión ".

Joyce nunca probó deportes individuales antes del reino del combate., pero rápidamente se convirtió en una fanática de las MMA femeninas, ya que estalló en popularidad a nivel de UFC..

"Miesha Tate y Ronda Rousey se acercaban, y luego (Presidente de UFC) Dana White tenía su famosa frase de que 'nunca habrá mujeres en UFC,Joyce dijo. "Vi lo que estaban haciendo y dije, 'Yo puedo hacer eso. Voy a hacer eso ".

Ahora las mujeres esperan un repunte en la participación femenina que no parece seguir el éxito de esos modelos internacionales..

Joyce dijo que recibió invitaciones para luchar en Nueva Jersey a principios de este año, pero que esos, además, hubiera requerido un incómodo corte a un pesaje el mismo día de 125 o incluso 115 libra.

Así que se retiró a un juego de entrenar y esperar. Gracias a los de ideas afines, Borga igualmente desafiado por la lucha, La espera casi ha terminado.

"Siempre me han gustado las MMA, siempre amé pelear. Supongo que fui conocido por eso cuando era niño. Todos los que me conocen siempre me empujaron a meterme en esto,Borga dijo. "Lo intenté hace ocho años y descubrí de inmediato que estaba embarazada, para que eso le detenga. Cuando mi hijo cumplió cinco, Dije, "Es ahora o nunca". Empecé a entrenar y me desarrollé muy rápido. Mis entrenadores dijeron que tenía un don para eso ".

La campana de apertura de Septiembre 10 se establece para 7 p.m. El expediente actual para "NEF 25: Héroes y villanos ”incluye cuatro combates de boxeo profesional., seis combates profesionales de artes marciales mixtas y cinco eliminatorias de MMA amateur. Los boletos cuestan desde $25 y están disponibles en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisee 207.783.2009, extensión 525.

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".

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Lewiston, Maine (Agosto 30, 2016) – The weight cut is regarded by many fighters as the most difficult part of preparing for a fight. Para Jesse “El Vikingo” Erickson (7-5), his weight cut was cut short Lunes night in preparation for his upcoming bout at “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS” next week. Erickson was initially scheduled to take on Jon Lemke (5-6) in a rematch of their bout from Bellator 93. The fight would have been at the lightweight limit of 155-pounds. NEF executives, sin embargo, were informedLunes afternoon that Lemke had been injured in training and was out of the fight.

 

Ingrese Crowsneck Boutin (2-2). The middleweight from the Choi Institute in Portland, Maine stepped in to fill the void left by Lemke’s departure. Boutin will take on Erickson at a catchweight of 180-pounds on 10 de septiembre. For Erickson, the heavier limit means not just the end of his weight cut, but a chance to finally face Boutin in a showdown that has been some time in the making.

 

“It seems the stars have aligned for me and Crow to finally fight in the NEF cage,” dijo Erickson. “I’m thankful he took the fight and look forward to going to battle with him 10 de septiembre. Victoria o Valhalla”

 

“Bien, my buddy, Jim Bass, he’s a workin’ pumpin gas and he makes two-fifty for an hour,” sang Boutin when reached for comment. “He’s got rhythm in his hands as he’s tappin’ on the cans. Sings rock and roll in the shower.”

 

próximo evento de Nueva Inglaterra Combates ', "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLANOS,"Tiene lugar en Sábado, Septiembre 10, 2016 en el Androscoggin Banco Coliseo en Lewiston, Maine. Los boletos comienzan en sólo $25 y están a la venta en www.TheColisee.com o llamando a la taquilla en Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Para obtener más información sobre las actualizaciones de tarjetas de eventos y lucha, por favor visite la página web de la promoción en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Adicionalmente, usted puede ver videos en formato NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguirlos en Twitternefights y unirte al grupo oficial de Facebook "de Nueva Inglaterra Fights".