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RICHARD OM LIGTIGE TITEL OP DIE LYN TE PLEEG TEEN CORSON TE NEF 43

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Orono, Maine (Februarie 19, 2020) - New England Fights (NEF) bied die volgende gemengde-vechtkunsten aan (Plaasmoorde) by die Collins Centre for the Arts op die vlagskip Orono-kampus van die Universiteit van Maine. Die gebeurtenis, getiteld “NEF 43: Rampage,”Vind Saterdag plaas, April 18, 2020, met 'n kloktyd van 7 pm EDT.Zac “Rocky” Richard(6-2-1) is beplan om die NEF amateur liggewigtitel daardie aand teen die uitdaging vanDevin Corson(3-1).  Hulle sal aan die liggewigkampioenskapsgrens van 155 pond in 'n wedstryd vir vyf rondes van drie minute.

Richard het die destydse vakante kampioenskap in November verlede jaar in Portland gewen, Maine met 'n eenparige besluit oorwinning oor die "Magic" Mike Murray (3-2).  Hy is nie vreemd aan titels nie, nadat hy in 2015 'n stoei in Maine State vir die Hoërskool Massabesic in Waterboro gewen het. Die oorwinning was 'n geweldige tweede jaar in die kooi vir Richard as die opvolger van sy 2018 “Rookie of the Year” -seisoen. Die laaste keer dat Richard op die verhoog van die Collins Center baklei het, in September 2019, hy het 'n kwaai uitklophou van Erik Tainter behaal (0-2).  Die slam het in die loop van sy jong loopbaan 'n handtekening vir Richard geword. Hy is 'n produk van Nostos MMA van Somersworth, New Hampshire, waar hy onder die UFC-veteraan en die voormalige NEF Professionele liggewigkampioen Devin Powell oefen (10-4).

'Devin kan sê wat hy wil oor my titel op die regte tyd,'' Sê Richard. 'Hy het aangebied. Hy het dit. Ongelukkig vir hom, hy het die mees gemotiveerde Zac wat nog ooit was. Ek voorspel hierdie stryd, al, om 'n wonderlike een te wees. ”

Gepraat van slams, daar is miskien geen atleet wat ooit meer hoogtepunte in die NEF-hok gelewer het as die uitdager Devin Corson nie. Soos Richard, Corson bring 'n sterk stoeibasis saam met hom na die MMA-wedstryd, nadat hy 'n opvallende deelnemer aan die Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft op die matte was, Maine. Corson ry tans met 'n tweestryd met 'n eenparige oorwinning oor albei Jacob Deppmeyer (nou 1-0 as 'n pro) en Taylor Bartlett (2-3-1) in 2019. Hy verteenwoordig die Outlet gebaseer in Dexter, Maine.

'Ek dink nie veel aan Zac nie, behalwe dat hy in my pad is,”Het Corson gesê. 'Hy is die man wat ek moet verslaan om die reg te kry 155 gordel. Na alles word gesê en gedoen, Ek sal die een wees met my hand opgelig. ”

New England Fights’ volgende geleentheid vir gemengde vegkuns, “NEF 43: Rampage,” vind Saterdag plaas, April 18, 2020, by die Collins Centre for the Arts by UMaine Orono. Kaartjies is hierdie week te koop bywww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om geleenthede van die hoogste gehalte vir vegters en aanhangers te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.

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FULL FIGHT CARD AND BROADCAST DETAILS FOR BELLATOR 239: RUTH VS. AMOSOV THIS FRIDAY, Februarie. 21

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MAIN CARD TO AIR ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN AT 9 Namiddag. EN





LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s return to WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla. Vrydag, Februarie 21 has been finalized with a stacked four-fight main card airing at 9 namiddag. ET / 8 pm. CT on Paramount Network and DAZN. Daarbenewens, n somtotaal van 13 preliminary fights will stream on Bellator MMA’s YouTube channel and DAZN beginning at 6:15 namiddag. PT/5:15 namiddag. CT.



Die belangrikste gebeurtenis van Bellator 239 will feature an exciting welterweight clash between two of the division’s best prospects, as three-time NCAA National Wrestling Champion En Rut, (8-1) takes on undefeated Ukrainian striker Yaroslav Amosov (22-0). Ook op die kaart, a premiere lightweight matchup between Minnesota’s own Brandon Girtz (16-8) and recent Bellator free agent signing Myles Jury (17-5), as well as two pivotal matchups in the heavyweight division as Tyrell Fortune (8-0) is set to meet UFC-veteran Timothy Johnson (12-6) en top aanspraakmaker Javy Ayala (11-7) goes to battle against a member of Fedor Emelianenko’s team in Russia, Valentin Moldavsky (8-1).



Preliminary action for Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov will be highlighted by a number of young undefeated prospects returning to the cage, including Oklahoma’s Kyle Crutchmer (5-0), Christian Edwards (2-0), Chris Gonzalez (3-0), Grant Neal (2-0) and Texas’ Lucas Brennan (2-0), while familiar names in Cris Lencioni (5-2), Gaston Bolanos (5-2) en Shawn Bunch (9-4) are also scheduled to compete on the card.



Daarbenewens, the prelims will feature appearances by two Bellator Kickboxing champions in flyweight champ Denise Kielholtz (4-2) and featherweight titleholder Gabriel Varga (1-0) as they both return to the Bellator MMA cage.



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Bellator 239: Ruth vs. Amosov Main kaart:

Paramount Network and DAZN

9 namiddag. ET / 8 pm. CT



Weltergewig Main Event: En Rut, (8-1) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (22-0)

Liggewig Co-Main Event: Brandon Girtz (16-8) vs. Myles Jury (17-5)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Tyrell Fortune (8-0) vs. Tim Johnson (12-6)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Javy Ayala (11-7) vs. Valentin Moldavsky (8-1)



Voorlopige Card:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel and DAZN

6:15 namiddag. EN / 5:15 namiddag. CT:



Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Christian Edwards (2-0) vs. Marco Hutch (3-2)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Shawn Bunch (9-4) vs. Keith Lee (5-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Gabriel Varga (1-0) vs. TeeJay Britton (5-2)

Flyweight Preliminary Bout: Denise Kielholtz (4-2) vs. Kristina Williams (3-2)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Gaston Bolanos (5-2) vs. Solo Hatley Jr. (7-2)

Bantamweight Preliminary Bout: Josh Hill (18-3) vs. Vinicius Zani (11-5)

Light Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Grant Neal (2-0) vs. Claude Wilcox (1-1)

175-lb. Contract Weight Bout: Kyle Crutchmer (5-0) vs. Scott Futrell (11-9)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Cris Lencioni (5-2) vs. Salim Mukhidinov (7-3)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Adil Benjilany (5-2, 1 NC) vs. Kevin Croom (20-12)

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Lucas Brennan (2-0) vs. Jamese Taylor (0-1)

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Chris Gonzalez (3-0) vs. Aaron McKenzie (7-1-1)

Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: J.W. Kiser (5-2) vs. Davion Franklin (Pro Debuut)



*Kevin Ross het onlangs die promosie se eerste veergewiggordel by sy reeds indrukwekkende lys toekennings gevoeg



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DOUGLAS LIMA SEEKS DOUBLE CHAMP STATUS AGAINST GEGARD MOUSASI IN MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERFIGHT ON SATURDAY, MAG 9 INSIDE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE

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BATTLE FOR VACANT BELLATOR MMA MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AIRS LIVE ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN AT 10 Namiddag. ET/9 P.M. CT

Tickets go on sale this Friday, Februarie. 14



LOS ANGELES – A middleweight superfight for the vacant 185-pound title, pitting former divisional champion Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) against current Bellator welterweight titleholder Douglas Lima (32-7), has been added to Bellator’s exciting return to SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Mei 9 – LIVE on Paramount Network and DAZN at 10 namiddag. ET/9 p.m. CT.



The event is anchored by a previously announced heavyweight world title bout, featuring two-division Bellator champ Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) defending his 205-pound title against Russia’s Vadim Nemkov (11-2).



Bellator: Bader vs. Nemkov airs live on Paramount Network and DAZN on Saturday, Mei 9 by 10 namiddag. ET/9 p.m. CT. Preliminary action will stream on DAZN, Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Tickets can be purchased at the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Ticket Office at SAP Center, through Ticketmaster and Bellator.com.



The Bellator middleweight title was recently relinquished by Rafael Lovato Jr. due to ongoing medical complications.



Fighting out of Leiden, South Holland, Nederland, Mousasi has cemented legendary status within the sport, having won titles with multiple promotions across a 55-fight career. Mees onlangs, Mousasi defeated Lyoto Machida via split besluit, clearing his path to a shot at a second Bellator middleweight title run. With victories in his storied career against Machida, Rory MacDonald, Chris Weidman, Rafael Carvalho, Vitor Belfort, Jacare Souza, Dan Henderson and Mark Hunt, a victory over Douglas Lima will add to his already-impressive resume.



Looking to join the ranks of Ryan Bader en Gabriël Vega as two-division champions, Lima moves up 15-pounds to try his hand against Mousasi. Since making his promotional debut in 2011, “The Phenom” has earned 14 oorwinnings, including a trio of world titles and 10 finishes, making the American Top Team-product one of the most dominant fighters in the 170-pound division. Met 26 van sy 32 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, including consecutive dominant finishes over Andrey Koreshkov en Michael “Venom” Page” in the first two rounds of the World Grand Prix tournament, Lima most recently capped of his 2019 with a win over Rory MacDonald to regain the welterweight world title.



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Opgedateer Bellator: Bader vs. Nemkov Main kaart:

Paramount Network and DAZN

10 namiddag. ET/9 p.m. CT



Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) vs. Vadim Nemkov (11-2)

Middleweight World Title Bout: Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) vs. Douglas Lima (32-7)



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BELLATOR RE-SIGNS CHAMPIONS DOUGLAS LIMA AND ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE TO MULTI-YEAR, MULTI-FIGHT CONTRACT EXTENSIONS

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is proud to announce that welterweight champion Douglas Lima (32-7) and flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (11-0) will continue to compete inside the Bellator cage after signing exclusive multi-year, multi-fight extensions to remain with the ViacomCBS-owned promotion.



“Both Douglas Lima and Ilima-Lei Macfarlane continue to prove they are two of the most dominant fighters on the Bellator roster,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “They made their Bellator debuts very early on in their careers, have climbed to the top of their respective divisions and have come to represent what this promotion is all about. As champions, both have taken on all challenges and have succeeded in every opportunity. I look forward to watching them continue their careers with us.”



Hailing from Goiania, Brazil and now fighting out of Atlanta, Georgia, the 32-year-old Lima most recently handled Rory MacDonald in a rematch – a Welterweight World Grand Prix final matchup that saw Lima leave as a world champion with a one-million-dollar prize. Since making his promotional debut in 2011, “The Phenom” has earned 14 oorwinnings, including a trio of world titles and 10 finishes, making the American Top Team-product one of the most dominant fighters in the 170-pound division. Met 26 van sy 32 career victories coming by way of knockout or submission, including consecutive dominant finishes over Andrey Koreshkov en Michael “Venom” Page” in the first two rounds of the World Grand Prix tournament, Lima has recently made it clear that he now has title aspirations at middleweight.



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Born and raised in Honolulu, the inaugural Bellator flyweight champ Macfarlane made her pro debut in 2015 with a KO victory that went viral and has not looked back since, while remaining undefeated in her career. With impressive victories over Valerie Letourneau en Veta Arteaga, Macfarlane was the focal point of Bellator’s debut in Hawaii last year and returned to Hawaii with a submission win over Kate Jackson die afgelope Desember. A proud graduate of Honolulu’s Punahou High School in 2009, Macfarlane later attended San Diego State University, where she would go on to earn her Master’s degree in liberal arts and science with a focus on indigenous issues – a subject she remains passionate about, recently launching “The Ilimanator Scholarship” for indigenous girls.



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About Bellator:

Bellator is a leading global mixed martial arts and kickboxing promotion featuring many of the best athletes in the world. Onder die leiding van die veteraan stryd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries to an available audience of over one billion people. In die Verenigde State van Amerika, Bellator can be seen on both Paramount Network and DAZN, the world’s first truly dedicated LIVE sports streaming service. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in television production, lewende gebeurtenis orkestrasie, vegter ontwikkeling / verhoudings, venue verkryging, borgskap skepping / ontwikkeling, internasionale lisensiëring, bemarking, advertensies, publisiteit en kommissie verhoudings. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Kalifornië. and owned by entertainment giant ViacomCBS, die tuiste van die wêreld se voorste vermaak handelsmerke wat aansluit by gehore deur middel van dwingende inhoud oor televisie, rolprent, aanlyn-en mobiele platforms.

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BERMUDEZ OORWINDEND, ERICKSON WERK OP 'N KLINIEK AS NEF' N SIMFONIE VAN VERNIETIGING TOT DIE MERRILL-OUDITORIUMSTADIE

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (Februarie 10, 2020) - Meer as 2000 het ysige temperature Saterdagaand getrotseer terwyl New England veg (NEF) het sy mees onlangse gemengde vegkuns gebring (Plaasmoorde) geleentheid tot die verhoog van Merrill Auditorium in Portland. 22 gevegte het plaasgevind in die skadu van die wêreldbekende 1911 Kotzschmar-gedenkorgel. Dit was NEF se debuut op die eeu-oue lokaal, en die geleentheid het die eerbiedwaardige gevegspromosie se negende seisoen van MMA-kompetisie geopen.

In die belangrikste gebeurtenis van die aand, UFC veteraanManny "Die Bermudez-driehoek" Bermudez(15-2) voorgelêBruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington (19-12) met 'n guillotine verstikking in die eerste ronde. Die wedstryd sou oorspronklik vir die NEF Professionele liggewig-titel betwis word, maar met Bermudez se kampioenskapgewig, hy kon nie die gordel wen nie. Die titel bly tans vakant.

Die oorwinning van Bermudez was 'n perfekte aand vir die South Shore Sportfighting-span van Rockland, Massachusetts. Spanmaats Darryl Andrews (1-0) en Tim Birkenhead (2-0) was albei suksesvol in hul onderskeie gevegte om hul gimnasium na 'n 3-0 rekord op die geleentheid.

Gaan ook 3-0 die aand was die span van Evolution Athletix in Saco, Maine.Teddy Politis (1-0), Ek is Grady (1-0), enTyler Smythe (1-0) almal het hul teenstanders binne die eerste minuut van die eerste ronde van hul onderskeie gevegte gestop om hul onderskeie amateur-debute te wen.

Die grootste storie van die nag, ongetwyfeld, het in die mede-hoofbyeenkoms gekom as 'n jarelange NEF-veteraanJesse “The Viking” Erickson(10-8) handedJosh “Hook On” Harvey(7-1-1) die eerste verlies van sy professionele loopbaan. Erickson, wat beide die Brasiliaanse Jiu-Jitsu in Central Maine en Recon Fitness verteenwoordig, hou 'n briljante jiu-jitsu-kliniek aan wat nog jare lank onthou sal word. Vasgevang teen die hok deur Harvey vroeg in die eerste ronde, Erickson het die wag getrek en deur 'n reeks voorleggings oorgegaan voordat hy uiteindelik met 'n armstang begin het om die uitspanning te dwing, die Portland-skare in 'n absolute waansin te stuur.

In 'n wilde swaargewig slakfees wat ook op die professionele gedeelte van die kaart plaasgevind het, Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton (5-3) neergewerpBrad Lee(0-1) via tegniese uitklophou in die tweede ronde. Na 'n paar minute van mekaar voel, die paar het in die slotoomblikke van die eerste ronde in 'n heen-en-weer-klopstoker gewissel. 'N Bietjie meer as 'n minuut in die tweede ronde, die skeidsregter het die aksie tot stilstand gebring ná verskeie onbeantwoorde stakings van die 6'6 ”Hylton.

Hylton se eersteklas MMA-spanmaatJacob Deppmeyer(1-0) 'n suksesvolle pro-debuut gehad, verslaanCarl Langston(0-5) via die eerste ronde tegniese uitklophou. Deppmeyer, Langston in 'n omgekeerde driehoek vasgekeer en 'n reeks onbeantwoorde elmboë laat reën, om die skeidsregter geen ander keuse te gee as om die stryd op daardie stadium te stop nie.

Op die amateurkaart, top vooruitsigMike Bezanson (5-0) van Kaze Dojo onoorwonne gebly met 'n tegniese oorwinningGreg Ishihara(2-2) in die eerste ronde.

Ook in die amateur-geledere was daar onoorwonneNate “The Mule” White(5-0) enCaleb “Dr.. Feelgood ”Austin (4-0), albei veg uit CMBJJ, wat hul onderskeie teenstanders in die eerste ronde afgesluit het.

Nog 'n CMBJJ-produk, Garry Carr (3-1), het sy eie rekord vir 'n tweede agtereenvolgende keer gebreek toe hy geword het, weereens, die oudste atleet wat 'n geveg in die NEF-hok gewen het. Op 58-jarige ouderdom, Carr het 'n eenparige beslissende oorwinning oor die 23-jarige Austin Hamilton behaal (0-2) in 'n slaggewig amateurgeveg.

NEF het ook aangekondig dat die promosie op April na die UMaine Orono-kampus in die Collins Centre for the Arts terugkeer. 18 met “NEF 43: Rampage. ” Reeds bevestig vir die geleentheid, Zac “Rocky” Richard(6-2-1) sal die NEF amateur liggewig titel verdedig teenDevin Corson(3-1), terwylChelsea Tucker(3-3) is geskeduleer om Oregon's te ontmoetCaree Hill(6-2) vir die NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Championship, en Caleb Austin in die gesig staarJames Ploss (1-2) in 'n langverwagte herontmoeting van hul omstrede 2017 einde.

Die volledige “NEF 42” -uitslae van Portland, Maine:

PROFESSIONELE

Manny Bermudez verslaan. Bruce Boyington via kraan na guillotine, ronde 1

Jesse Erickson def. Josh Harvey via die kraan na die armbalk, ronde 1

Ras Hylton def. Brad Lee via tegniese uitklophou, ronde 2

Chris Caterino verslaan. Nate Boucher via kraan na die armbalk, ronde 1

Jacob Deppmeyer verslaan. Carl Langston via tegniese uitklophou, ronde 1

AMATEUR

Tim Birkenhead verslaan. Mike Murray via kraan tot kniebalk, ronde 2

Joe Howard verslaan. Justin Kangas via KO, ronde 1

Mike Bezanson verslaan. Greg Ishihara via tegniese uitklophou, ronde 1

Felipe Gunter verslaan. Hannon Sanford via eenparige besluit

Nate White verslaan. Brian Cosco via tegniese uitklophou, ronde 1

Darryl Andrews verslaan. Titus Pannell via eenparige besluit

Jason Landry verslaan. Dustin Carrier via tegniese uitklophou, ronde 2

Tyler Smythe verdedig. Clifford Redman via tegniese voorlegging, ronde 1

Garry Carr verslaan. Austin Hamilton via eenparige besluit

Ryan Fogg verslaan. Giuliano Rossi via dokterstaking, ronde 2

Ben Grady verslaan. Jon Assam via KO, ronde 1

Tim Bergeron verslaan. Henry Jeffs via tegniese uitklophou, ronde 1

Caleb Austin verslaan. Dillon Henry via kraan tot agternaakte verstikking, ronde 1

Dylan Williams verslaan. Wyatt Sochin via gesplete besluit

Randall Hathorn verslaan. Tim Murray via tegniese uitklophou, ronde 1

Henry Clark verslaan. Taylor Bartlett via tegniese voorlegging, ronde 1

Teddy Politis def. Kevin Lamay via kraan na Kimura, ronde 1

New England Fights’ volgende geleentheid vir gemengde vegkuns, “NEF 43: Rampage,” vind Saterdag plaas, April 18, 2020, by die Collins Centre for the Arts by UMaine Orono. Kaartjies is hierdie week te koop bywww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om geleenthede van die hoogste gehalte vir vegters en aanhangers te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.

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BELLATOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION RAFAEL LOVATO JR. RELINQUISHES TITLE DUE TO ONGOING MEDICAL ISSUES

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LOS ANGELES – Following the medical complications that were publicly disclosed by Rafael Lovato Jr. (10-0) late last month, the Bellator middleweight champion has decided to relinquish his 185-lb world title. The unbeaten Lovato Jr. defeated former champ Gegard Mousasi to win the title at Bellator 223 in London on June 22, 2019.



“My journey with my team and family to become the Bellator middleweight world champion was incredible and something I will cherish forever,” said Lovato Jr. “I dreamed of having a long reign as champion, but sometimes life has another plan. Bellator has been very supportive during this difficult process, a situation that has never really happened before in our sport. I know the division must move on while I am on the sidelines and I wish everyone great fights on their way to that belt. I will be working to come back if it is possible – and if not, life will continue to be amazing for me and I look forward to working with Bellator in another fashion.”



“This has been an incredibly challenging time for Lovato Jr., his team and his family at home,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “He is a true warrior of the sport and I cannot say enough about him for making such a difficult decision. His health is the priority for us and we will continue to work with him on addressing the next steps in his career.”



Bellator will announce plans for the vacant middleweight title in the coming days.



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25TH BOUT ADDED TO NEF 42 Stryd kaart; CATERINO STEPS IN TO FACE BOUCHER

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (Januarie 27, 2020) – New England Fights (NEF) sal sy volgende gemengde vegkuns hou (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, “NEF 42: Simfonie van vernietiging,” Saterdag, Februarie 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 25ste fight for the card.Nate “Backpack” Boucher(0-0) sal voldoenChris Caterino (3-3) at a catchweight of 140 pond.

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, geen twyfel, 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 Fights’ volgende geleentheid vir gemengde vegkuns, “NEF 42: Simfonie van vernietiging,” vind Saterdag plaas, Februarie 8, 2020, by Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Kaartjies is te koop nou opwww.PortTix.com.

Oor New England Fights

New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om geleenthede van die hoogste gehalte vir vegters en aanhangers te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.

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HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHTS AND HARDCORE MUSIC ALL IN A WEEKEND’S WORK FOR BRAD LEE

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (Januarie 22, 2020)

Vrydag, Februarie 7 and Saturday, Februarie 8 promise to be a heavyweight weekend in Portland, Maine for Brad Lee.

On the opening night, Lee will put his lungs to the test as lead vocalist for a hardcore band known as Instigate, which will hold a CD release party in conjunction with its performance at Geno’s Rock Club.

Then he’ll exchange the microphone for a pair of gloves and attempt to play a two-fisted tune on Ras Hylton in the New England Fights mixed martial arts cage.

Lee will make his MMA debut against the veteran Ras “Rasquatch” “The Jamaican Shamrock” Hylton (4-3) in a professional bout at NEF 42: “Symphony of Destruction” inside another renowned concert venue, Merrill Auditorium.

“I absolutely want to make a living out of it,” Lee said of his immediate jump to the pro ranks after a diverse combat sports upbringing. “I feel that I’m fairly marketable. I think I can make a bit of a splash in this corner of the world. I would say I have humble confidence.”

He’s more understated about the musical exploits. Lee characterizes that side of his performance artistry as the typical garage band with small dreams.

“It’s been a huge part of my life. If you’re a big kid with a skateboard, it’s probably going to lead to music and fighting eventually,"Sê Lee.

“But it’s definitely not about the money,” he added. “It’s literally a band of friends doing it to hang out with our other friends on the weekend. We couldn’t (care less) about stadiums. We’re not Metallica. It’s just a hobby. It’s an outlet for me to get out the (dinge) that’s in my head. It’s just a hobby.”

In the same way that new fighters are required to earn their way upward on fight posters, Lee, who said he “dabbles” with guitar, sounds most excited about the New England-based bands with whom Instigate gets to share the stage.

“Death Before Dishonor and Cruel Hand, if you know anything about that scene, those are big names,"Sê Lee. “It would have been a great show regardless of whether we were there or not.”

Turning pro in the NEF hexagon without any amateur background isn’t the typical journey, but Lee saw it as the wisest path after a frustrating year of trying to locate willing opponents.

Most potential foes, het hy gesê, were intimidated by his 6-foot-4 frame and what was then a walking-around weight of more than 300 pond. The heavyweight limit is 265.

“I had five different opponents with three different promotions, including NEF, cancel on me. I had fights where the opponent took the fight with me, backed out, and then took a heavyweight fight on the same card,"Sê Lee. “I don’t want to mention names, but one guy in Ras’ circle (did that). I just got fed up and annoyed with guys holding back my career.”

Lee said he eventually contacted NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson to inquire about the pro landscape within his promotion.

Hylton, who casts a similarly imposing shadow at 6-6, is coming off a sequence of two losses in his past three appearances, including a knockout loss to Chris Sarro – another fighter making his pro debut – last September.

“Matt put Ras out there. I watched the videos and talked to my coaches and went ahead with it,"Sê Lee. “He’s coming off two hard fights. He seems like a respectful guy. I’m sure some people in his camp think I’m a (jerk). The thing about me in the social media world is I only release what I want people to see. People can talk (crap) all they want.”

In one of his videos, which Lee entitled, “What Makes a Pro a Pro?,” he breaks down what he considers the misconception that an amateur career is a necessity for MMA success.

“Look at Jon Jones. Nou, I’m not saying I’m Jon Jones, but he became a world champion without any (martial arts) belts at all,"Sê Lee. “So what is it? Is it that he can knock guys out? I’ve knocked out a bunch of guys in my life. Is it his cardio? My cardio is pretty good.

“You know, I just got tired of waiting around for other people. When I was getting ready to fight about a year ago, I realize I was right at the top of the weight class, but it’s like people were scared. Ek bedoel, if you don’t want to be a heavyweight then get down to 205 or whatever. I’m a lot lighter and in better shape now. People probably would have been better off fighting me last year.”

Boxing and judo are the primary skills in Lee’s tool kit, although he describes himself as a voracious cross-trainer.

“I think the MMA world sleeps on boxing quite a bit,"Sê Lee. “Muay Thai seems to be the thing, but the Muay Thai guys get their faces hit a lot. But I train anything and everything. I’ll do Tai chi in a park with somebody if it helps me get better, I don’t care.”

Lee, 29, is based out of Paladin Combat Sports in Clinton, Massachusetts, where he said he will stack up his schedule and intensity level against almost anyone his size in the combat sports game.

“Win or lose, I’ll be back in the gym on Monday. Compared to what I’ve seen from most UFC and Bellator heavyweights, I work out harder than most of them,"Sê Lee. “I was 316 pounds less than a year ago. If anyone wants to check me on my motivation or dedication, tell them to check the scale (at weigh-ins) on February 7.”

Na dit, fans are invited to follow Lee down the street to Geno’s and listen to him pursue his other passion the night before he makes his debut in the NEF cage.

New England Fights’ volgende geleentheid vir gemengde vegkuns, “NEF 42: Simfonie van vernietiging,” vind Saterdag plaas, Februarie 8, 2020, by Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Kaartjies is te koop nou opwww.PortTix.com.

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HOWARD AND KANGAS SCHEDULED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TUSSLE AT NEF 42

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (Januarie 20, 2020) - New England Fights (NEF) sal sy volgende gemengde vegkuns hou (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, “NEF 42: Simfonie van vernietiging,” Saterdag, Februarie 8, 2020, by Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Vroeër vandag, NEF announced the addition of an amateur lightweight bout to the fight card.Joe Howard(2-3) sal voldoenJustin Kangas(0-2) teen 'n gevegsgewig van 155 pond.

Joe Howard is coming off a win over Jesse Fitzsimmons (0-2) at “NEF 41” last November. The fight was stopped by the referee on advice from the ringside physician between the first and second rounds when a cut on Fitzsimmons’ forehead could not be closed. It marked the end of a three-fight losing streak for Howard. Howard currently represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu based in Lewiston, Maine, and has recently moved back to his home state of Georgia.

“I’m not in this for fortune and fame—this is business and I want that gold and I’ll keep mining the NEF until I get it,” exclaimed Howard. “Thank you to Justin for taking this fight. I applaud Justin—I’ve been on a two-fight losing streak and I know what that feels like, so I know that he’s going to be a real challenge. But I’m the principal of this cage, and I’m about to school his ass with Southern class. Pack your lunch pail—New England is about to learn who the peach is.”

As Howard alluded to, Justin Kangas is by day the principal of Warren Community School in Warren, Maine. Kangas has competed twice previously in the NEF cage, losing to Nate White (4-0) and Nathaniel Grimard (1-0) respectively. He seeks his first win as an amateur at “NEF 42.” Kangas represents First Class MMA of Brunswick, Maine.

“I am excited to have another opportunity to fight for NEF and am grateful to Joe for taking the fight,” said Kangas.  “Joe is a warrior and it will undoubtedly be a tough bout for sure. I look forward to the challenge and opportunity in front of me.”

New England Fights’ volgende geleentheid vir gemengde vegkuns, “NEF 42: Simfonie van vernietiging,” vind Saterdag plaas, Februarie 8, 2020, by Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Kaartjies is te koop nou opwww.PortTix.com.

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New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om geleenthede van die hoogste gehalte vir vegters en aanhangers te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.

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

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (Januarie 19, 2020) - New England Fights (NEF) sal sy volgende gemengde vegkuns hou (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, “NEF 42: Simfonie van vernietiging,” Saterdag, Februarie 8, 2020, by Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Vroeër vandag, NEF announced a change to one-half of the card’s main event.Manny "Die Bermudez-driehoek" Bermudez(14-2) sal nou in die gesig staarBruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington(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,”Het Matt Peterson, mede-eienaar en pasmaat van NEF, opgemerk.  “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, soos hulle sê, 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 Fights’ volgende geleentheid vir gemengde vegkuns, “NEF 42: Simfonie van vernietiging,” vind Saterdag plaas, Februarie 8, 2020, by Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Kaartjies is te koop nou opwww.PortTix.com.

Oor New England Fights

New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om geleenthede van die hoogste gehalte vir vegters en aanhangers te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.