საკვანძო არქივი: Maine

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25TH BOUT ADDED TO NEF 42 FIGHT CARD; CATERINO STEPS IN TO FACE BOUCHER

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დაუყოვნებლივ გათავისუფლებისკენ: პორტლანდი, Maine (იანვარი 27, 2020) – New England იბრძვის (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) ღონისძიება, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” შაბათს, თებერვალი 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Last Friday, NEF announced the full fight card for the event with 24 bouts scheduled to take place. Earlier today, the fight promotion confirmed a 25ე fight for the card.Nate “Backpack” Boucher(0-0) შეხვდებაChris Caterino (3-3) at a catchweight of 140 ფუნტი.

Boucher was originally scheduled to face Norman Fox (0-1) in his pro debut. Fox, after initially calling out Boucher on social media to accept a fight with him in the professional ranks, pulled out of the contest in the days leading up to the fight card announcement. Boucher, who most recently held the NEF Amateur Flyweight Championship with an amateur record of 6-3, was determined to make his pro debut at “NEF 42” despite the Fox pullout. NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson was able to quickly confirm a replacement opponent in the form of Caterino.

“I was incredibly disappointed when Norman pulled out against me—especially considering all the smack he talked to get the fight in the first place—but what a relief that I’ll still be able to be part of such a groundbreaking, historic NEF card,” said Boucher. “I’m so grateful that I get to make my pro debut in such a beautiful venue as the Merrill Auditorium. Respect to Chris for stepping up on short notice to take this bout. I will be doubling down in my preparation efforts during the next two weeks to make a statement on February 8th and leave no doubts that I belong in the pro ranks with the best in the region.”

Chris Caterino is a longtime veteran of the New England MMA scene, having made his amateur debut in 2010. Although he is taking the fight on short notice, Caterino has been very active of late and will, ეჭვი არ ეპარება, be prepared for Boucher. One week ago, Caterino submitted Joey Sanchez (0-4) in the first round of a bout in New Hampshire. It was his third fight in a nine-month stretch. Caterino represents Gate City MMA of Nashua, New Hampshire where he trains with New England MMA legend Nuri Shakir (18-21).

“I’m excited to make my NEF debut,” said Caterino. “I look forward to a great night and plan on getting the ‘W.’”

New England იბრძვის’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, თებერვალი 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. ბილეთები იყიდება ახლაwww.PortTix.com.

მომხმარებლის New England იბრძვის

New England იბრძვის ("NEF") არის ბრძოლა მოვლენების აქციები კომპანია. NEF– ის მისიაა შექმნას უმაღლესი ხარისხის ღონისძიებები როგორც მებრძოლებისთვის, ასევე გულშემატკივრებისთვის. NEF აღმასრულებელი გუნდი დიდი გამოცდილება აქვს საბრძოლო სპორტული მართვა, მოვლენები წარმოება, მედიასთან ურთიერთობის, მარკეტინგი, იურიდიული და სარეკლამო.

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GRISPI OUT, BERMUDEZ IN TO FACE BOYINGTON FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE AT NEF 42

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დაუყოვნებლივ გათავისუფლებისკენ: პორტლანდი, Maine (იანვარი 19, 2020) - New England იბრძვის (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) ღონისძიება, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” შაბათს, თებერვალი 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Earlier today, NEF announced a change to one-half of the card’s main event.Manny “The Bermudez Triangle” Bermudez(14-2) ახლა წინაშებრიუს "Pretty Boy" ბოინგტონი(17-11) for the vacant NEF Professional Lightweight Championship in the night’s headline fight.

Bermudez stepped in to replace his teammate and training partner Josh Grispi (14-5) who was originally scheduled to meet Boyington. Grispi was forced to bow out of the main event due to legal complications unforeseen at the time of the bout’s signing. Mere hours after losing Grispi, NEF executives were notified that Bermudez would accept the fight with Boyington.

Like Grispi, Bermudez is a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) – the pinnacle of the sport. He put together a record of 3-2 while competing in the promotion before being released this past October. All three of Bermudez’s wins in the UFC came by way of submission. The fight with Boyington will be Bermudez’s first since his release.

“I’m looking forward to coming up to Bruce’s home turf and showing where it is I belong on the regional circuit,” stated Bermudez.  “I have experience at various levels in the sport and Bruce does too, so it’ll be interesting to see how the matchup unfolds on fight night.”

Bruce Boyington has never been one to back down from a challenge. The Taekwondo black belt and US Marine Corp veteran has made a career of fighting the “best of the best” whether it be in the NEF cage, at Madison Square Garden fighting for the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) on national television, or halfway across the world competing on a global event in Russia. Boyington, a member of Titan Athletics based in Brewer, Maine, looks to capture the lightweight strap for the second time on February 8.

“There is no easy fight and this makes for the same scenario – a main event worthy of any card,” said Boyington.  “Two high caliber fighters – that’s the kind of fight I like to be in.”

Adding to the high-caliber aspect of the fight, two streaks held by Boyington and Bermudez respectively make the fight even that much more intriguing. Boyington has never lost a title fight. He is a perfect 7-0 when a championship strap is on the line. In the same breadth, Bermudez has never lost a regional fight as a professional. He was a perfect 11-0 on the regional scene prior to signing with the UFC. On February 8, someone’s “0” will have to go.

“I first met Manny Bermudez 11-years ago one random weekend while visiting his home gym, South Short Sportfighting,” noted NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson.  “He was a young, gangling teenager at the time that was giving fits on the floor to men two and three times his age. Manny made the gym his second home and the rest, როგორც ამბობენ,, is history—Manny went on to have a great run in the UFC. When Josh Grispi was forced to pull out of his fight with Bruce, Bruce gave me one directive for a replacement opponent—‘make sure they are good,’ he said. Bruce always wants to face the best and that’s what we were able to bring him in Bermudez. This is a main event fit for a symphony.”

New England იბრძვის’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, თებერვალი 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. ბილეთები იყიდება ახლაwww.PortTix.com.

მომხმარებლის New England იბრძვის

New England იბრძვის ("NEF") არის ბრძოლა მოვლენების აქციები კომპანია. NEF– ის მისიაა შექმნას უმაღლესი ხარისხის ღონისძიებები როგორც მებრძოლებისთვის, ასევე გულშემატკივრებისთვის. NEF აღმასრულებელი გუნდი დიდი გამოცდილება აქვს საბრძოლო სპორტული მართვა, მოვლენები წარმოება, მედიასთან ურთიერთობის, მარკეტინგი, იურიდიული და სარეკლამო.

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HORNSTRA ON FIGHT WITH CUSHING: “BRING UMBRELLAS, BECAUSE I’M SENDING TEETH INTO THE CROWD”

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დაუყოვნებლივ გათავისუფლებისკენ: პორტლანდი, Maine (იანვარი 17, 2020) - New England იბრძვის (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) ღონისძიება, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” შაბათს, თებერვალი 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of a professional catchweight bout to the card.Keegan “The Flu” Hornstra(4-11) მიიღებსRyan “The Roosta” Cushing(0-0) at a fight weight of 160 ფუნტი.

Keegan Hornstra is a longtime veteran of the New England MMA fight scene, having made his amateur debut a decade ago. He returned to the cage last April after a three-year absence and defeated Zenon Herrera (1-8) by first-round submission at “NEF 38.” Hornstra had a quick turnaround for his next fight, taking on Dom Jones (2-3) just a few weeks later at “NEF 39.” Unfortunately for Hornstra, he was on the losing end of that contest. He will look to get back in the win column on February 8. Hornstra currently represents Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.

“He won’t show,” predicted Hornstra of his opponent. “If he does, bring umbrellas, because I’m sending teeth into the crowd.”

Ryan Cushing will make his professional debut at “NEF 42.” He is an independent fighter based out of Massachusetts. Cushing was a perfect 2-0 as an amateur with both victories coming by way of first-round submission.

“Keegan is a fantastic person and a veteran that I really respect,” said Cushing.  “He also has really turned himself around lately and looks better than ever, and he is someone I always got along with when I crossed paths and spoke with him, so it’s going to be pretty cool sharing the cage with him. I’m excited to test myself against him in the cage and in the ‘best facial hair’ battle at weigh-ins.”

New England იბრძვის’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, თებერვალი 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. ბილეთები იყიდება ახლაwww.PortTix.com.

მომხმარებლის New England იბრძვის

New England იბრძვის ("NEF") არის ბრძოლა მოვლენების აქციები კომპანია. NEF– ის მისიაა შექმნას უმაღლესი ხარისხის ღონისძიებები როგორც მებრძოლებისთვის, ასევე გულშემატკივრებისთვის. NEF აღმასრულებელი გუნდი დიდი გამოცდილება აქვს საბრძოლო სპორტული მართვა, მოვლენები წარმოება, მედიასთან ურთიერთობის, მარკეტინგი, იურიდიული და სარეკლამო.

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2019 NEF YEAR END AWARDS “FIGHTER OF THE YEAR” NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

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დაუყოვნებლივ გათავისუფლებისკენ: პორტლანდი, Maine (დეკემბერი 20, 2019) - New England იბრძვის (NEF) today announced the nominees for their annual Year End Awards for 2019’s “Fighter of the Year.” The four nominated fighters who earned top honors in 2019 იყო: Josh “Hook On” Harvey (7-0-1) from Vision Quest Muay Thai; Glory “The Fury” Watson (6-1) from Young’s MMA;Nate “Backpack” Boucher (6-3) from Central Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (CMBJJ); დაTom “The Phenom” Pagliarulo (5-1)from Burgess/Lauzon’s MMA.

Glory “The Fury” Watson was more active than any other fighter on the NEF roster in 2019. Watson began her winning year at “NEF 37: SUBZERO” back in February when she stopped Wisconsin’sRachael Lippert (4-4) ერთად guillotine choke მესამე რაუნდი. A little over a month later, Watson earned a unanimous decision victory overAlyssa Marini (2-2) at a show in Massachusetts. ივნისში, Watson won her first title when she decisioned Oregon’sCaree Hill (5-2) for the NEF Flyweight Championship. სექტემბერში, Watson dropped down to strawweight for the first time and battered Canada’sLin MacMillan (0-2) via first round TKO at 1:23. Watson’s only defeat in 2019 came at the hands ofCara Greenwell (10-4) in November at “NEF 41: COLLISON COURSE” when she fell short of securing her second title, dropping a decision loss in the five-round championship bout. Watson went 4-1 in 2019 and secured the NEF Flyweight Championship, which she still holds today.

Nate “Backpack” Boucher had a long road back to contending for a title (two full years, to be exact), but he made good on his goals and went undefeated and secured his first championship in 2019. Boucher began his MMA year back in February when he submitted newcomerDillon Henry (0-3) in under a minute via rear naked choke (RNC) at “NEF 37.” Boucher returned to the cage in June at “NEF 39: ALL AMERICAN” when he was scheduled to face Ohio’sRobert Presley (6-5) for the NEF Flyweight Championship, but a botched weight cut resulted in Boucher missing weight and the bout becoming a non-title affair. Boucher finished Presley, again with a rear naked choke, at 1:46 პირველი რაუნდი. ნოემბერში, Boucher made championship weight of 125.0 and facedSteve Desjardins (5-4) for the NEF 125-pound title that he had first fought and lost a split decision toJustin Witham (4-4) for back in November 2017. Boucher left nothing to chance this time and he finished Desjardins at 1:16 of round one thus becoming the NEF Flyweight Champion. In 2019, Boucher went 3-0 with three first-round RNC finishes and won the NEF title.

Josh “Hook On” Harvey didn’t achieve the level of activity that he had hoped for going into 2019, but he still managed to secure the NEF professional Featherweight Championship and remain undefeated. Harvey began his year in front of his hometown fans in Bangor at “NEF 37” when he took out veteranBill “Jonesi” Jones (13-12) with a first round armlock submission-of-the-year candidate. With the win over Jones, Harvey became the NEF Featherweight Champion. Harvey was scheduled to return in June at “NEF 39” against Indiana’sJordan Downey (6-4), but an incorrect weight cut forced Harvey to seek medical attention and bow out of the bout at the last minute. In September at “NEF 40,” Harvey was originally scheduled to face his old training partner, Ricky Dexter (1-0), but when Dexter had to withdraw from the bout due to medical reasons,Dom “Domnation” Jones (2-3) stepped up on short notice to face Harvey. Harvey finished Jones in the first round, maintaining his perfect, undefeated record of first-round finishes. Harvey was scheduled to fight in November, but his opponent broke his contract in the final days leading up to the event and Harvey was left without a dance partner for “NEF 41.” All-in-all, Harvey went 2-0 in 2019 and became the NEF 145-pound Champion.

Tom “The Phenom” Pagliarulo was a new face that made a big impact in the Maine mixed martial arts scene in 2019. Pagliarulo made his first appearance in NEF when he showed up at “NEF 38: STORMBORN” to faceZac “Rocky” Richard (5-2-1) for the vacant NEF Featherweight Championship. Outwrestling the wrestler, Pagliarulo displayed a deft takedown game against Richard in route to earning the unanimous decision victory and becoming the NEF Featherweight Champion. Pagliarulo returned to defend his title for NEF’s first stop in Orono, Maine last September at “NEF 40.” Pagliarulo faced challenger Jimmy Jackson in front of Jackson’s northern hometown crowd. In this outing, Pagliarulo, traditionally known for his wrestling, put on a tight, crisp striking display. He damaged Jackson’s face so badly with his strikes in the first round that the cage side doctor determined that Jackson couldn’t continue and the fight was waved off after one round. საერთო, Pagliarulo went 2-0 in NEF 2019 and obtained the amateur NEF Featherweight Championship.

Fan voting to determine the winner of the 2019 NEF Year End Awards “Fighter of the Year” will officially open at 12:00პარასკევს, დეკემბერი 20, 2019 and run until 5:00pm on Thursday, დეკემბერი 26, 2019. Fans will determine the outcome of the contest so all are encouraged to participate to vote for their favorite fighter.

New England იბრძვის’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, თებერვალი 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. ბილეთები იყიდება ახლაwww.PortTix.com.

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THE MULE TRAIN ROLLS INTO MERRILL AUDITORIUM IN PORTLAND ON FEBRUARY 8

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დაუყოვნებლივ გათავისუფლებისკენ: პორტლანდი, Maine (დეკემბერი 20, 2019) - New England იბრძვის (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) ღონისძიება, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” შაბათს, თებერვალი 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card.Nate “The Mule” White(4-0) შეხვდებაBrian Cosco (5-8) at a fight weight of 158 ფუნტი.

2019 could very well be termed the “Year of the Mule” in hindsight. The MAGA-hat-wearing Nate White was a perfect 4-0 this past year, finishing all four of his opponents decisively. White has become known for stepping in at the last minute to save fights. In September, on just a few days’ notice, White took a fight with Ryan Savage (0-2).  Just hours before that fight, White was tased and pepper-sprayed as part of his National Guard training. He would go on to defeat Savage that evening. Last month, White was victorious over Austin Hamilton (0-1) at “NEF 41.” During his post-fight interview, White famously uttered the phrase “(Jeffrey) Epstein didn’t kill himself” before walking away from the microphone. White represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) of Lewiston, Maine. He is a nominee for “Rookie of the Year” in NEF for 2019.

“Brian comes into this bout with a lot of fight maturity and with a lot of maturity period—the dude is literally more than double my age,” said White.  “He’s got the edge in experience, but I’ve got the good looks on my side in this one. The Mule Train doesn’t slow down for anyone—especially not for Brian Cosco. I’m sure he’s a nice guy, but he’s going to find out what hardworking, unskilled labor feels like on February 8th. God Bless the USA, and God Bless our President to reelection in 2020, the Honorable Donald J. Trump.”

Brian Cosco is a longtime veteran of the New England cage wars having begun his amateur career in 2011. Like White, he is undefeated in the NEF cage. Cosco defeated Garry Carr (2-1) by doctor stoppage last April at “NEF 38.” He returned at “NEF 41” in November to submit Clifford Redman (0-11) in the first round. Cosco’s Von Flue choke on Redman is a nominee for “Submission of the Year” in the NEF 2019 Year-End Awards. He currently represents Redline Fight Sports based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

“I’m excited to come back up to Maine and fight for NEF again where I’ll be fighting a hometown guy with an undefeated record—and that provides some extra motivation for me,” said Cosco.  “Nate’s young and has the potential to do big things in MMA, but timing is everything in the fight game and this is just a bad time to fight me. 2020 is going to be my year and it starts February 8th.”

New England იბრძვის’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, თებერვალი 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. ბილეთები იყიდება ახლაwww.PortTix.com.

მომხმარებლის New England იბრძვის

New England იბრძვის ("NEF") არის ბრძოლა მოვლენების აქციები კომპანია. NEF– ის მისიაა შექმნას უმაღლესი ხარისხის ღონისძიებები როგორც მებრძოლებისთვის, ასევე გულშემატკივრებისთვის. NEF აღმასრულებელი გუნდი დიდი გამოცდილება აქვს საბრძოლო სპორტული მართვა, მოვლენები წარმოება, მედიასთან ურთიერთობის, მარკეტინგი, იურიდიული და სარეკლამო.

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58-YEAR-OLD GARRY CARR IS BACK IN ACTION AGAINST AUSTIN HAMILTON AT NEF 42

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დაუყოვნებლივ გათავისუფლებისკენ: პორტლანდი, Maine (დეკემბერი 19, 2019) - New England იბრძვის (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) ღონისძიება, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” შაბათს, თებერვალი 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card.Garry Carr(2-1) წინაშეAustin Hamilton (0-1) at a fight weight of 165 ფუნტი.

Garry Carr currently holds the record for the oldest athlete to ever win a fight in the NEF cage. It is a record Carr first set at the age of 56 in 2017, broke at age 57 in 2019, and will attempt to break again at age 58 on February 8. Last summer, Carr defeated Clifford Redman (0-11) via first-round technical knockout at “NEF 39” in Lewiston, Maine. Carr looks to pick up his third win in the MMA cage at “NEF 42” in Portland. He currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) based in Lewiston.

“I cannot wait to get back in the NEF cage for the fourth time,” said Carr.  “This one will bring the house down or tear the roof clean off. It’s an honor to train and fight for team CMBJJ. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled – you’re going to see a lot of us on this card, including our fight team manager, Jesse “Viking” Erickson. I’m looking to set another new NEF record by being the oldest man to win in the NEF cage at the age of 58. You’ve got to see this one, ეგ. Hit me up for tickets!”

Austin Hamilton made his cage debut at “NEF 41” last month in Portland. He lost to Carr’s CMBJJ teammate Nate “The Mule” White (4-0) by first-round technical knockout. He will now have the chance to avenge that loss when he meets Carr on February 8 in Portland.

“I’m really looking forward to getting a chance to redeem myself after the last fight,” said Hamilton. “I have nothing but respect for Garry, as so should anyone else in this game. I only hope that when I’m his age, I can still be doing this!"

New England იბრძვის’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, თებერვალი 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. ბილეთები იყიდება ახლაwww.PortTix.com.

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JASON LANDRY LOOKS TO AVENGE FIRST LOSS WHEN NEF RETURNS TO PORTLAND

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დაუყოვნებლივ გათავისუფლებისკენ: პორტლანდი, Maine (დეკემბერი 18, 2019) - New England იბრძვის (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) ღონისძიება, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” შაბათს, თებერვალი 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur welterweight bout to the card.Jason Landry(2-1) is scheduled to take onDustin Carrier(0-0) at a fight weight of 170 ფუნტი.

Jason Landry burst onto the NEF fight scene earlier this year making more noise than any rookie had in some time. Landry dominated and submitted a much more experienced Justin Boraczek (4-3) in Landry’s debut at “NEF 38” last spring. In his follow-up effort, Landry nearly took Dan Seigars’ (0-1) face off with a single punch knockout just seven seconds into the first round.

Landry’s momentum, თუმცა, would come to a screeching halt this past September when he met Mike “Boogaloo” Bezanson (4-0) in Orono, Maine. After a wild opening exchange, Bezanson would stop Landry via technical knockout within the first minute of the first round. Not one to let a loss get him down, Landry has used it as a learning experience and motivation to return to the cage in the New Year.

“Fighting has always been a passion of mine,” stated Landry. “Going into that cage where it’s just man-to-man—there’s no better adrenaline rush than that. Losing is learning and is great fuel for the fire. I can’t wait to get back out there and put on one hell of a show for the NEF fans. Expect action-packed chaos!"

Dustin Carrier will be making his amateur debut on February 8, but he his team at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) will undoubtedly have him ready for the cage. Carrier trains at the Lewiston, Maine-based gym alongside longtime NEF competitors like Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (9-8) and former amateur flyweight titleholder Dustin Veinott (5-4).

New England იბრძვის’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, თებერვალი 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. ბილეთები იყიდება ახლაwww.PortTix.com.

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TOP RANKED LIGHTWEIGHT RETURNS TO NEF CAGE AGAINST DECORATED ARMY RANGER

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დაუყოვნებლივ გათავისუფლებისკენ: პორტლანდი, Maine (დეკემბერი 12, 2019) - New England იბრძვის (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) ღონისძიება, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” შაბათს, თებერვალი 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur lightweight fight to the card.Mohammad Al Kinani(7-1) მიიღებსJustin Middleton (1-0) at a fight weight of 155 ფუნტი.

Mohammad Al Kinani is currently the number-one-ranked lightweight amateur in all of New England MMA. He last appeared in the NEF cage in November 2018. Al Kinani holds a perfect record of 3-0 with the promotion and has finished all three opponents in the first round via technical knockout. One of the top prospects in the region, Al Kinani represents Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.

“I’m excited as always to fight in Portland,” noted Al Kinani.  “It’s different fighting in Portland. I have a lot to prove against Justin Middleton February 8th at Merrill Auditorium. Be ready to see a different animal to start up the New Year. Portland is my town – my territory.”

Justin Middleton burst onto the NEF fight scene with an upset victory over Jon Assam (1-2) last month at “NEF 41” in Portland. Middleton came into the bout as the underdog as it was both his debut against the more experienced Assam and Assam represented an established fight team while Middleton was an independent competitor. He submitted Assam via rear-naked choke in the first round. Middleton is a longtime, distinguished, and heavily-decorated Army Ranger that served the United States proudly in Iraq.

“I’m honored to have such a seasoned and accomplished opponent so early in my career,” said Middleton.  “I know that it’s going to be a challenge, and I will be training accordingly. 155 is the optimum performance weight for me, and I will be coming with everything I’ve got. I’m sure Mo and I will give the fans a war.”

New England იბრძვის’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, თებერვალი 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. ბილეთები იყიდება ახლაwww.PortTix.com.

მომხმარებლის New England იბრძვის

New England იბრძვის ("NEF") არის ბრძოლა მოვლენების აქციები კომპანია. NEF– ის მისიაა შექმნას უმაღლესი ხარისხის ღონისძიებები როგორც მებრძოლებისთვის, ასევე გულშემატკივრებისთვის. NEF აღმასრულებელი გუნდი დიდი გამოცდილება აქვს საბრძოლო სპორტული მართვა, მოვლენები წარმოება, მედიასთან ურთიერთობის, მარკეტინგი, იურიდიული და სარეკლამო.

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FOURTH PRO BOUT ANNOUNCED FOR FEBRUARY 8 MMA EVENT IN PORTLAND

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დაუყოვნებლივ გათავისუფლებისკენ: პორტლანდი, Maine (დეკემბერი 10, 2019) - New England იბრძვის (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) ღონისძიება, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” შაბათს, თებერვალი 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of a professional catchweight fight to the card.Nate “Backpack” Boucher მის პროფესიულ დებიუტი წინააღმდეგ“Sleepy” Norman Fox (0-1) ერთი ბრძოლა წონა 130 ფუნტი.

2019 was a banner year for Boucher. He finished his amateur career with a stellar 6-3 record and captured NEF’s amateur flyweight title at “NEF 41” last month in what would be his final amateur fight. Boucher has won his last four fights in a row – all by first round rear-naked choke submission. Shortly after his title victory, Boucher engaged in a heated exchange on Facebook with Fox who challenged Boucher to enter the pro ranks to fight him. Boucher was quick to accept the challenge. He currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) of Lewiston, Maine.

“I closed out 2019 by doing exactly what I said I was going to do,” stated Boucher.  “I went 3-0 and won the New England Fights Amateur Flyweight Title. I planned on taking time off to focus on my unborn child’s arrival. თუმცა, Norman had quite a mouthful to say and asked for the fight. ასე, I did what fighters do and took the fight immediately. Norman is in for a long night on February 8th. I hope for his sake that he fully prepares for this. The way I see it, I was given a gift to kick off my pro career. Thank you to Cure Cannabis and the rest of my loyal sponsors and supporters for helping me get to this point in my career—I look forward to the next level with all of you.”

Norman Fox returns to the NEF cage after a four year hiatus from competition. He was last seen at “NEF 21” in February 2016 in a losing effort in his professional debut. Fox went 4-2 როგორც სამოყვარულო, finishing his opponents in all four of his wins. Fox is currently a member of First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine.

“Nate is one-dimensional,” declared Fox.  “All he can do is wrestle. If he doesn’t immediately shoot for a takedown, he will as soon as my hands touch his face. I’m dangerous everywhere. If he does get the fight to the ground, he will regret it.”

The catchweight bout joins an already star-studded lineup on the professional portion of the card. Previously announced for “NEF 42” is a five-round professional lightweight title fight between former NEF champion and World Series of Fighting veteranბრიუს "Pretty Boy" ბოინგტონი (17-11) and WEC and UFC veteranJosh “The Fluke” Grispi(14-5).  Another lightweight fight announced for “NEF 42” will feature two Maine fan-favorites as reigning NEF Professional Featherweight ChampionJosh “Hook On” Harvey(7-0-1) აყენებს მისი დაუმარცხებელი ჩანაწერის ხაზი წინააღმდეგJesse “The Viking” Erickson (9-8) in a non-title encounter. And Bellator veteranDominic “Domnation” Jones (2-3) დაკარლ Langston (0-4) will square off in a professional featherweight contest.

New England იბრძვის’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, თებერვალი 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. ბილეთები იყიდება ახლაwww.PortTix.com.

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FOUR MMA CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT COLLISION COURSE IN PORTLAND

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დაუყოვნებლივ გათავისუფლებისკენ: პორტლანდი, Maine (ნოემბერი 10, 2019) - New England იბრძვის (NEF) held its most recent mixed-martial-arts (MMA) ღონისძიება, “NEF 41: Collision Course,” on Saturday night at Aura in Portland. Four titles were decided on a thirteen-fight card held before a capacity audience.

ძირითად ღონისძიება, Cara Greenwell (10-4) played the role of spoiler, winning the NEF Amateur Women’s Strawweight Championship with a unanimous decision over Bangor, Maine ისGlory “The Fury” Watson (6-1).  Greenwell came all the way from Oklahoma for the fight. It is the first blemish on the previously-undefeated Watson’s amateur record.

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

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

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

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

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

Another lightweight fight announced for “NEF 42” will feature two Maine fan-favorites asJosh “Hook On” Harvey(7-0-1) აყენებს მისი დაუმარცხებელი ჩანაწერის ხაზი წინააღმდეგJesse “The Viking” Erickson (9-8).  Harvey is the reigning NEF Pro Featherweight Champion and one of the top prospects in the entire country. Erickson will be looking to bounce back from a loss last summer in his attempt to capture the lightweight strap.

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

The official results from Portland, Maine:


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

New England იბრძვის’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” will take place on Saturday, თებერვალი 8, 2020 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. ბილეთები იყიდება ახლაwww.PortTix.com.

მომხმარებლის New England იბრძვის

New England იბრძვის ("NEF") არის ბრძოლა მოვლენების აქციები კომპანია. NEF– ის მისიაა შექმნას უმაღლესი ხარისხის ღონისძიებები როგორც მებრძოლებისთვის, ასევე გულშემატკივრებისთვის. NEF აღმასრულებელი გუნდი დიდი გამოცდილება აქვს საბრძოლო სპორტული მართვა, მოვლენები წარმოება, მედიასთან ურთიერთობის, მარკეტინგი, იურიდიული და სარეკლამო.