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

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

PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Outubro 22, 2021) – When the bell rings at 7 pm EST to start the show on Friday, Novembro 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.

Hoje cedo, 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.

No evento principal da noite, 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)assumirNick 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) fará sua estréia profissional contraCarl 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 boutsMatt “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) batalhasShaun Ray (2-1) na divisão do meio-médio.

The amateur portion of the fight card will be headlined by three title fightsCaleb Austin(5-0) rostosTyler Smythe (2-1) for the vacant flyweight beltFelipe 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,"Disse o co-proprietário NEF e matchmaker 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 (sujeitas a alterações):

PROFISSIONAL MMA

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

170 LIBRAS: Nick Alley vs. Mark Gardner

140 LIBRAS: Carl Langston vs. Zac Richard

170 LIBRAS: Jon Deupree vs. Matt Denning

160 LIBRAS: Jay Ellis vs. Rodrigo Almeida

170 LIBRAS: CJ Ewer vs. Shaun Ray

MMA amador

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 LIBRAS: BJ Garceau vs. Hayley Martin

200 LIBRAS: David McCarthy vs. Danny Dray

170 LIBRAS: Brian Cosco vs. Tyler Kingsbury

265 LIBRAS: Tucker Olinsky vs. George Pissimissis

170 LIBRAS: Curtis Ouellette vs. Derek Lambert

185 LIBRAS: Bryant Wade vs. Brandon Oldenberg

185 LIBRAS: Brett Martin vs. Justin Philbrook

155 LIBRAS: Jonas Ryerson vs. RJ Janeczek

165 LIBRAS: Austin Hamilton vs. David Hart

115 LIBRAS: Julian Menjivar vs. Matt Miles

155 LIBRAS: Jacob Routon vs. Emmett Huber

135 LIBRAS: Tyler Parent vs. Randall Hathorn

"NEF 45: Uprising” takes place on Friday, Novembro 5, 2021, na Aura em Portland, Maine. Doors open at 6 pm com primeira luta às 7 PM. Os ingressos já estão à venda emwww.Ticketmaster.comThe event will also be live streamed on pay-per-view for the price of $29.99 emwww.CombatSportsNow.com.

Sobre Fights Nova Inglaterra

Lutas da Nova Inglaterra ("NEF") é uma luta promoção de eventos empresa. A missão da NEF é criar eventos da mais alta qualidade para lutadores e fãs. A equipe executiva da NEF tem uma vasta experiência na gestão de esportes de combate, produção de eventos, relações com a mídia, marketing, legal e publicidade.

TÍTULO LUTA DRAW DEIXA ZAC RICHARD COM UM SENSO DE ORGULHO

Três incursões anteriores na jaula do New England Fights exigiram no total cinco minutos e nove segundos de Zac Richard.

Esse foi o tempo total que levou para o nativo de Waterboro, Maine, para acumular três vitórias por nocaute ou finalização e ganhar uma chance pelo título de pena amador do NEF vago no NEF 37 na sexta-feira, Fevereiro 1.

Richard provavelmente só agora entende como as probabilidades estavam contra ele naquela noite gelada. Ele foi par com Fred Lear, um veterano de oito lutas anteriores que conquistou o cinturão de plumas na luta anterior. A casa e o centro de treinamento de Lear ficam a poucos passos do Cross Insurance Center, cena do confronto.

Embora os empates sejam uma rara reviravolta no MMA, e os laços são universalmente difamados como um resultado insatisfatório para qualquer empreendimento esportivo, Richard pode apreciar os juízes’ indecisão após o primeiro verdadeiro donnybrook de sua carreira iniciante.

“Antes da luta quando anunciaram nossos nomes, Achei que o lugar fosse explodir. Foi selvagem,”Richard disse. “E então a luta foi bonita o tempo todo. Eu continuei pensando comigo mesmo, você não está perdendo, mas você não está ganhando muito. Isso é tudo em que eu fico pensando. "

Richard, um campeão de luta livre do estado do Maine no ensino médio, trabalhou nos pontos mais delicados de seu jogo em pé com o veterano do UFC Devin Powell e outros instrutores no Nostos MMA em Somersworth, New Hampshire.

Orgulho e praticidade persuadiram Richard a se engajar em táticas de luta com Lear, mas velhos hábitos são difíceis de morrer.

“Começou bem. Eu me senti no controle desde o início. Eu queria ficar de pé e realmente mostrar o quanto a minha trocação veio,”Richard disse. “E eu sabia que Fred era um oponente de verdade no chão e tem treinado muito mais tempo do que eu. Então eu queria mantê-lo em meus pés. Mas permanecer um lutador é um hábito. A primeira combinação que joguei, Eu desci para um tiro. ”

O ataque de Lear ao corpo, reconhecidamente, teve um impacto físico em Richard. O recém-chegado obviamente nunca experimentou um trauma tão contundente em seus dias de combate pré-MMA e não foi tocado em sua sequência de vitórias de abertura de carreira contra Gabriel Diaz, Clifford Redman e Chris Lachcik.

“Eu fiquei muito cansado e sem fôlego, porque ele continuou pousando joelhos e socos no corpo,”Richard disse, “Fiquei esperando meu segundo vento chegar e isso nunca aconteceu. Eu tentei fazer uma combinação ou um bom slam de vez em quando. ”

Mesmo sentado no banco em seu canto entre as rodadas era surreal.

Claro que havia pensamentos sobre a irmã de Richard, Rendado, que perdeu sua batalha contra o câncer em 2012 mas continua a inspirar Zac com seu espírito de luta. Ter tempo para entrar em contato com seus pensamentos e examinar o cenário não é a norma quando você está finalizando os oponentes antes que o eco do sino de abertura desapareça.

“Muitas das minhas lutas têm sido bem rápidas. Foi definitivamente uma experiência estranha,”Richard disse. “Eu nunca tive isso entre as rodadas. Eu estava olhando para a multidão e sempre via um certo amigo, membro da família ou parceiro de treinamento. Foi muito maior do que estou acostumado. ”

Quando se tornou óbvio, Lear não estava maduro para ser nocauteado, Richard tentou equilibrar a autodefesa, mantendo os scorecards em mente.

“Indo para a quarta e quinta rodada, Eu sabia que estava cansado, e eu sabia que Fred podia socar e chutar tão bem,"Ele disse. “Eu estava pensando comigo mesmo, _Você tem que manter suas mãos levantadas. Isso é perigoso quando você está cansado.’ Eu só pensava em não ser atingido. Bata nele.

“Toda vez que os clackers disparavam, quando havia 10 segundos restantes, Eu tentei levantar do fundo ou dar um chute ou acertar um último bom golpe. Isso foi diferente, porque eu nunca tive isso - eu nunca ouvi os estalidos de 10 segundos. Eu definitivamente pude ouvir mais do que a campainha, porque nos últimos segundos ficaria muito caótico e todos ficariam muito barulhentos. O árbitro apenas nos pegaria, eu sou como, 'Está acabado?’ Nunca experimentei nada parecido na luta livre. ”

Essas batalhas de ida e volta em assuntos regionais e estaduais serviram bem a Richard. Ele sentiu que estava mentalmente preparado para as rodadas do campeonato, mesmo com o aumento da carga física.

Richard reconheceu que tem o péssimo hábito de treinar sem usar o protetor bucal e que isso pode ter afetado sua respiração durante a luta.

“Já participei de longas lutas de wrestling, tantos tipos diferentes quanto você pode entrar,”Richard disse. “Eu sempre fui um lutador muito bom na prorrogação. Acho que nunca perdi na prorrogação. Se eu fiz, foi como uma vez. Mas o problema com a luta livre é que você não está levando socos e joelhadas no estômago e outras coisas que estão levando seu fôlego. Eu estava tão cansado. Eu sabia o tempo todo que não estava orgulhoso do meu desempenho, mas você tem que fazer o que tem que fazer. Continuei dizendo a mim mesmo que precisava me levantar e fazer alguma coisa. ”

Apesar de insatisfeito com o sorteio, Richard recebe incentivo de muitos detalhes que vieram à tona no rescaldo da luta.

O resultado misto certamente deu a Richard uma revanche imediata. Isso não vai acontecer explicitamente, como Lear o informou que pretende se tornar profissional.

“Eu me lembro de fevereiro 14 do ano passado foi a primeira luta NEF que eu já fui. Eu estava treinando há apenas um mês e (Co-proprietário e matchmaker NEF) Matt Peterson me pediu para ir,”Richard disse. "Então eu fui, e aqui está um ano depois, estou lutando por um cinturão contra um garoto que lutou pelo cinturão um ano e meio atrás. Descobrir depois da luta que ele está se profissionalizando, realmente me deixou muito mais orgulhoso de como me saí. Se ele puder ser profissional depois daquela luta, e eu estou lutando há apenas um ano, então tenho boas esperanças para o meu futuro. ”

Esse futuro incluirá outra brecha no cinto, em abril 27th.

“Eu sou o número 1 contendor, e ele está se profissionalizando, então é quem é o próximo,”Richard disse. “Eu não sei se eles vão trazer alguém de outro lugar ou o quê. Matt disse que está trabalhando no oponente. Eu estarei pronto. ”

próximo evento misto de artes marciais do NEF, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” acontecerá no sábado, Abril 27, 2019 na Aura em Portland, Maine com hora do sino de 7 PM. Os ingressos já estão à venda emwww.AuraMaine.com.

NEF ENTREGA EVENTO DE MMA ARRECADANTE NO TEMPO SUB ZERO


Bangor, Maine (Fevereiro 2, 2019) - Enquanto o vórtice polar congelou sólido nas proximidades do rio Penobscot, Lutas da Nova Inglaterra (NEF) teve o mercúrio subindo com algumas artes marciais misturadas selvagens (MMA) action inside the Cross Insurance Center on Friday night. The popular fight promotion brought its latest event to Bangor with yet another sold-out crowd of more than 1200 on hand. It was the fourth event, and fourth sell-out, in Bangor for NEF since 2016. The event was aptly titledSUB ZEROin anticipation of the bone-chilling weather raging outside.

The main event saw Josh Harvey (6-0-1) claim the NEF Professional Featherweight strap when he defeated Bill Jones (13-11) in the first round via technical submission. In so doing, Harvey made history as the first competitor to win titles in two different weight divisions in NEF. He previously held the NEF Amateur Lightweight title.

Mark Gardner (1-0) was victorious over CJ Ewer (3-3) in Gardner’s professional debut. Ewer was unable to continue after the first round due to a cut above his eye.

No headliner amador, Fred Lear (6-2-1) e Zac Richard (3-0-1) lutou por um empate de cinco rounds com os juízes’ scorecards em uma luta pelo título de penas amador NEF vago. Lear teve um ponto tirado no primeiro round pelo árbitro John English por agarrar a gaiola. Campeonato amador de penas segue vago.

Catie Denning (2-1) e Glory Watson (3-0) ambos conquistaram vitórias para Young’s MMA em suas respectivas lutas femininas. Denning derrotou Amanda Bennett (0-1) por decisão dividida, enquanto Watson finalizou Rachael Lippert de Wisconsin (4-3) na terceira rodada.

Os resultados de Bangor, Maine:

PROFESSIONAL


Josh Harvey def. Bill Jones via envio técnico, redondo 1


Mark Gardner def. CJ Ewer por nocaute técnico, redondo 2

AMADOR


Fred Lear lutou contra Zac Richard por um empate de cinco rounds


Devin Corson def. Taylor Bartlett por decisão unânime

Catie Denning def. Amanda Bennett por decisão dividida

Jake Bagley def. Brady MacDonald via unanimous decision

Bryce Bamford def. Roger Ewer via KO, redondo 1

Glory Watson def. Rachael Lippert via guillotine submission, redondo 3

Nate Boucher def. Dillon Henry via rear-naked submission, redondo 1

Jordan Young def. Clifford Redman via rear-naked submission, redondo 1

Rob Kiah def. Joe Howard via rear-naked choke submission, redondo 2


próximo evento misto de artes marciais do NEF, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” acontecerá no sábado, Abril 27, 2019 na Aura em Portland, Maine com hora do sino de 7 pm. Os ingressos já estão à venda em www.AuraMaine.com.

DESPITE SUB ZERO TEMPERATURES, NEF FIGHT CARD WILL BRING THE HEAT TO BANGOR

Bangor, Maine (Janeiro 18, 2019) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 37: Sub Zero,” na sexta-feira, Fevereiro 1, 2019 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Hoje cedo, a promoção anunciou o cartão de luta completo para o evento.

No evento principal da noite, Josh “Hook On” Harvey(5-0-1) vai enfrentarConta “Jonesi” Jones(13-10) for the vacant NEF MMA Professional Featherweight Title. Harvey is coming off a very controversial majority draw in Massachusetts last fall against UFC veteran Joe Giannetti (6-1-1).  Many observers felt that Harvey had dominated Giannetti for three rounds and Giannetti was only saved by a hometown decision. Prior to that time, Harvey had a perfect professional record with five straight wins in the NEF cage. Bill Jones is a pioneer of the New England MMA scene. Jones, a member of Nostos MMA, vanquished Matt Denning (5-8) last spring atNEF 33” em Portland, Maine via second-round technical knockout.

Harvey’s Young’s MMA teammateCJ Ewer (3-2) will be in action in the co-main event against The Academy’sMarca “PocketsGardner (0-0) at a catchweight of 180-pounds. Ewer is the reigning NEF MMA Professional Middleweight Champion. Gardner makes his pro debut after a stellar amateur career that saw him finish all three of his opponents.

Ricky Dexter (1-0), also of Young’s MMA, rounds out the professional portion of the card against Ruben Redman (0-2) in a welterweight contest. Both fighters have not competed in the cage in two years. Dexter is the former NEF MMA Amateur Welterweight Champion.

Fred Lear(6-2) will headline the amateur card withZac Richard(3-0) in a bout for the vacant NEF MMA Amateur Featherweight Title. Lear has previously held the amateur bantamweight strap and will look to make NEF history as the first athlete to win titles in different weight divisions within the promotion. Zac Richard was voted the “2018 Rookie of the Year” by NEF fans after cutting down all three of his previous opponents in the first round last year.

It will be a family affair asRoger Ewer(1-0), brother and Young’s MMA teammate of co-main-event competitor CJ Ewer, atendaBryce Bamford (2-0) of First Class MMA in an amateur heavyweight fight. This will be the second time the Ewer brothers have fought together on a card in Bangor, the first being in August 2017 em “NEF 30.

Also featured on the amateur portion of the fight card will be two women’s fights. “2018 Rookie of the Yearrunner-upGlory Watson (2-0) will face her toughest challenge to date in the form of Wisconsin’s Rachael Lippert(4-2), enquantoCatie Denning (1-1) takes on the debutingAmanda Bennett (0-0) of First Class MMA. Watson and Denning are two members of the group known affectionately among teammates and fans asChris’s Angelsas they train under Chris Young at Young’s MMA in Bangor.

Tickets are sold-out at the box office and Ticketmaster, but fans can still contact NEF through its Facebook page, “Lutas da Nova Inglaterra,” as the promotion still has a very limited number of tickets available for direct sale. Tickets will be sold on a first-come/first-served basis until they run out.

O cheio “NEF 37” cartão da luta (sujeitas a alterações e aprovação do Combat Sports Authority of Maine):

PROFESSIONAL

145*TÍTULO Josh Harvey 5-0-1 (MMA de Young) vs Bill Jones 13-11 (Nostos)

180 CJ Ewer 3-2 (Young’s MMA) vs Mark Gardner 0-0 (A Academia)

170 Ricky Dexter 1-0 (MMA de Young) vs Ruben Redman 0-2 (Independente)

AMADOR

145*TITLE Fred Lear 6-2 (Young’s MMA) vs Zac Richard 3-0 (Nostos)

155 Taylor Bartlett 1-1-1 (CMBJJ) vs Devin Corson 1-1 (The Outlet)

145 Catie Denning 1-1 (MMA de Young) vs Amanda Bennett 0-0 (First Class MMA)

130 Brady Macdonald 1-1 (Pictou County Jiu-Jitsu) vs Jake Bagley 0-0 (Nostos)

265 Roger Ewer 1-0 (MMA de Young) vs Bryce Bamford 2-0 (First Class MMA)

135 Jordan Young 1-2 (MMA de Young) vs Clifford Redman 0-7 (Independente)

135 Nate Boucher 3-3 (CMBJJ) vs Dillon Henry 0-0 (First Class MMA)

125 Glory Watson 2-0 (MMA de Young) vs Rachael Lippert 4-2 (Fearless MMA)

145 Rob Kiah 1-0 (Young’s MMA) vs Joe Howard 1-1 (CMBJJ)

próximo evento misto de artes marciais do NEF, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” acontecerá na sexta-feira, Fevereiro 1, 2019 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine com hora do sino de 8 pm. A very limited number of tickets are still on-sale by contacting NEF directly through its Facebook page “Lutas da Nova Inglaterra.”

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EWER & GARDNER TO MEET AT CATCH WEIGHT AT NEF 37 IN BANGOR


Bangor, Maine (Dezembro 17, 2018) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 37: Sub Zero,” na sexta-feira, Fevereiro 1, 2019 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Earlier today, the promotion announced the addition of a professional catchweight bout to the card.CJ Ewer(3-2) vai assumirMarca “PocketsGardner (0-0) at a fight weight of 180-pounds.

CJ Ewer is the reigning NEF Professional Middleweight Champion, having submitted Mike Hansen at “NEF 30” em agosto 2017 to claim the title. It was a special night for Ewer, not only as a night he would capture his first gold as a professional, but also as the night he got to compete on the same card with his brother Roger (1-0) in front of their many friends and family.NEF 37will be the second time the Ewer brothers fight on a card together as Roger is scheduled to be in amateur heavyweight action against Bryce Bamford (2-0).  The Ewers represent Young’s MMA of Bangor.

Mark has proven himself as a very tough competitor, and I have all the respect in the world for his gym and his coaches at The Academy,” said CJ Ewer.It will be a very tough, great fight for the fans. The last time Roger and I fought on the same card was the most memorable night of my MMA career when I won the middleweight title. I’m looking forward to having another memorable night February 1st.

Mark Gardner will make his professional debut atNEF 37after an amateur career that saw him put together a perfect 3-0 record. He finished all three of his opponents, including a pair of first-round submissions. Gardner, who trains with The Academy of MMA in Portland, Maine, was scheduled to make his professional debut atNEF 35” no início deste ano, but his opponent pulled out on the day of the fight. That setback has made Gardner more determined than ever to get back in the cage for battle.

“I’m pretty excited to get in there and fight again in February,” said Gardner.  “I’ve been training hard since the last one. I’ve seen CJ fight a couple times now and the dude’s tough for sure. It’s going to be a good one.”

próximo evento misto de artes marciais do NEF, “NEF 37: SUB ZERO,” acontecerá na sexta-feira, Fevereiro 1, 2019 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine com hora do sino de 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

BOUTIN IS BACK AND GARDNER TURNS PRO AT NEF 35 IN BANGOR

 

 

Bangor, Maine (Agosto 20, 2018) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 35: Wicked Season,” de Setembro 8 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Hoje cedo, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional middleweight bout to the card. Crowsneck Boutin (2-3) will return to the cage to take on Marca “PocketsGardner (0-0) com um peso de luta de 185 quilos.

 

 

 

It will have been two years almost to the day since Boutin last competed in the NEF cage. That September night in 2016 he was defeated by Jesse Erickson (9-7) em “NEF 25.” Desde essa altura, Boutin has become an instructor with a new team, Bad Little Falls Dojo, based in Machias, Maine and has concentrated on raising his young daughter. He will look to recapture the glory of his 2014 season when he went 3-0, including two first-round knockouts, in the NEF cage and was voted “Lutador do Ano” by fans.

 

 

 

“I am blessed with this opportunity to go to war inside the NEF cage,” disse Boutin. “Past two years, I’ve been fighting for my sweet princess, Iola Soule. I possess new light, and I’d whoop the old me’s ass. I am still aboard this ride. I am a revenant.”

 

 

 

Mark Gardner has had a stellar first year with NEF. Novembro passado, he debuted with a second-round technical knockout of Carlton Charles (2-2) em “NEF 31.” He would follow up that success with a pair of first-round finishes this year, including a submission victory by arm bar earlier this summer atNEF 34.” Em todos, he finished his amateur career a perfect 3-0. Gardner is a product of the Academy of Mixed Martial Arts based in Portland, Maine.

 

 

 

“I can’t wait to fight Crowsneck in September,” said Gardner. “To be able to make my pro debut so soon after three good fights is pretty rad. I’ve been training hard for this and I can’t wait to see it pay off in there.”

 

 

 

próximo evento misto de artes marciais do NEF, “NEF 35: Wicked Season,” will see the company make its return to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place Sábado, Setembro 8, 2018 with a bell time of 7 pm. Os ingressos já estão à venda em www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

 

 

MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT ANNOUNCED FOR APRIL 14 FIGHT CARD IN PORTLAND

Portland, Maine (Abril 4, 2018) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) returns to Aura in Portland on Abril 14, 2018 com o próximo evento misto de artes marciais da promoção luta, “NEF 33: Riptide.” Hoje cedo, NEF announced the addition of an amateur middleweight bout to the card. Marca “PocketsGardner (1-0) vai se reunir Brandon Schwink (0-0) com um peso de luta de 185 quilos.

 

 

Mark Gardner impressed many in attendance at his debut fight last November in Portland. Gardner took on top middleweight prospect Carlton Charles (2-1) at Aura. He absorbed everything Charles threw at him in the first round, eventually scoring a technical knockout victory in the second. Gardner is a member of The Academy of Mixed Martial Arts based in Westbrook, Maine where he trains under early MMA pioneer Jay Jack. Gardner will return to the cage after a setback earlier this year when an opponent pulled out on him prior to a scheduled bout atNEF 32.

 

 

“I’m pumped to get back into the cage in April for this next fight,” said Gardner. “I’ve been training hard, e eu não posso esperar. It should be a really fun fight.”

 

 

Gardner’s opponent, Brandon Schwinck, is a 43-year-old, lifelong martial artist from Windham, Maine. He has been a regular contestant in grappling, karate and kickboxing tournaments across the state over the years. Schwinck has trained with several different gyms, including The Academy where he worked with Gardner on the mats. O ataque em Abril 14 will be his first regulated MMA fight, a moment that Schwinck says he has waited years to realize.

 

 

I’m familiar with the MMA fighter and grappler, Mark Gardner,” said Schwinck when reached for comment. “We used to train together at the Academy of MMA a few years ago. I respect Mr. Gardner’s strengths and abilities on the ground, and he has an amazing team to prepare him for this fight. I recall me and Mark being fairly well-matched on the ground. We’ve submitted each other on the mats. Contudo, he’s a tough, faminto, young buck with lots of weapons at his disposal, so I won’t take him lightly. I know Mark’s surely stepped-up his striking game and stand-up over the last few years, but I’ve been a fighter all my life and feel the bout will be competitive. I believe my NEF debut will be far from a cake walk, though I’m always prepared to put up an exciting fight in any venue I enter. I have no intentions of letting Mark walk over me and I’ll do my best to stop him. Neither of us will achieve a victory easily. I’m looking forward to competing against this dangerous, talentoso lutador, be it on the ground or standing. I think it will be a great match-up. I’m totally psyched about being part of NEF 33, and in the end, may the best man win.

 

 

NEF retorna a Portland, Maine, na Aura em Sábado, Abril 14, 2018. Os ingressos já estão à venda em www.AuraMaine.com. For more information on the event, visite www.NewEnglandFights.com.

 

Sobre Fights Nova Inglaterra

 

Lutas da Nova Inglaterra ("NEF") é uma luta promoção de eventos empresa. A missão da NEF é criar eventos da mais alta qualidade para lutadores e fãs. A equipe executiva da NEF tem uma vasta experiência na gestão de esportes de combate, produção de eventos, relações com a mídia, marketing, legal e publicidade.

2017 ROOKIE STANDOUTS WILL BATTLE IN FIRST NEF EVENT OF NEW YEAR

PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Lewiston, Maine (Novembro 30, 2017) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) retorna para Lewiston emSábado, Fevereiro 3, 2018 com o próximo evento misto de artes marciais da promoção luta, “NEF 32: Super Sábado.” Hoje cedo, NEF announced the addition of an amateur middleweight bout to the card. Josh Jones (2-2) deve se reunir Mark Gardner (1-0) com um peso de luta de 185 quilos.

Josh Jones’ rise to the top of the NEF middleweight division in 2017 was nothing short of meteoric. A former basketball star at Erskine Academy in South China, Maine and draftee of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Developmental League, Jones has honed his craft in the martial arts at First Class MMA of Brunswick. It took him a mere 24-seconds combined to knock out his first two opponents this past year. Jones’ four-second knockout of Anthony Spires (0-3) went viral worldwide and was featured on major websites like Bleacher Report. After back-to-back losses to finish the year, Jones is looking to rebound with a win to open 2018.

I am very honored and blessed to have the opportunity to compete against Mark,” disse Jones. “Mark has shown to be an awesome competitor. I look forward to the challenge on 3 de fevereiro. As an MMA fighter and competitor, it is always a privilege to step into the cage and perform under the lights for New England Fights.

Mark Gardner made his debut in the NEF cage earlier this month in Portland. Gardner faced another up-and-coming middleweight in the form of Carlton Charles (1-1). Verão passado, it was Charles who handed Josh Jones his first loss. Gardner impressed many in attendance with his gutsy performance against Charles. He had an answer for everything Charles threw at him early in the fight, dispatching Charles in the second round by technical knockout. For those who have followed Maine combat sports for some time, Gardner’s toughness comes as no surprise. His gritty, workmanlike style has been the hallmark of his team, the Academy of MMA in Portland, for many years.

I’m excited to get back in the cage for my next fight,” declared Gardner. “I learned a lot from my first fight and have been working on my technique. I can’t say much about my opponent, I don’t really know anything about himI just fight who my coach tells me to fight.

próximo evento misto de artes marciais do NEF, “NEF 32: Super Sábado,” vai ver a empresa fazer o seu retorno ao Colisee Androscoggin Bank em Lewiston, Maine. O evento está programado para acontecer em Sábado, Fevereiro 3, 2018. Os ingressos já estão à venda online emwww.TheColisee.com.