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RICHARD ZET LICHTGEWICHT TITEL OP DE LIJN TEGEN CORSON BIJ NEF 43

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Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Orono, Maine (Februari 19, 2020) - New England Fights (NEF) zal haar volgende mixed-martial-arts presenteren (MMA) in het Collins Center for the Arts op de Orono-campus van de University of Maine. De gebeurtenis, getiteld “NEF 43: Rampage,”Zal plaatsvinden op zaterdag, April 18, 2020, met een bel-tijd van 7 pm EDT.Zac "Rocky" Richard(6-2-1) is gepland om die avond de NEF Amateur Lightweight-titel te verdedigen tegen de uitdaging vanDevin Corson(3-1).  Ze ontmoeten elkaar op de lichtgewicht kampioenschapsgrens van 155 pond in een gevecht gepland voor vijf rondes van drie minuten.

Richard won afgelopen november het toen nog vacante kampioenschap in Portland, Maine met een unanieme beslissing overwinning op "Magic" Mike Murray (3-2).  Hij is geen onbekende in titels, met het winnen van een Maine State Championship worstelen voor Massabesic High School in Waterboro in 2015. De overwinning sloot een geweldig tweede jaar in de kooi voor Richard af als vervolg op zijn 2018 "Rookie of the Year" -seizoen. De laatste keer dat Richard vocht op het podium van het Collins Center, in september 2019, hij scoorde een vicieuze slag knock-out van Erik Tainter (0-2).  De slam is in de loop van zijn jonge carrière een kenmerkende zet voor Richard geworden. Hij is een product van Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire, waar hij traint onder UFC-veteraan en voormalig NEF Professional Lightweight Champion Devin Powell (10-4).

“Devin kan op het juiste moment alles zeggen wat hij wil over het winnen van mijn titel‘,’” Zei Richard. "Hij heeft zijn aanbiedingen gehad. Hij heeft het. Helaas voor hem, hij heeft de meest gemotiveerde Zac die er ooit is geweest. Ik voorspel deze strijd, hoewel, om een ​​geweldige te zijn. "

Over slams gesproken, er is misschien geen atleet die ooit meer hoogtepunt-reel slams in de NEF-kooi heeft afgeleverd dan de uitdager Devin Corson. Net als Richard, Corson brengt een sterke worstelbasis met zich mee naar het MMA-spel, een opvallende concurrent op de matten voor Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Corson rijdt momenteel een win-streak van twee gevechten met een unanieme beslissing over zowel Jacob Deppmeyer (nu 1-0 als pro) en Taylor Bartlett (2-3-1) in 2019. Hij vertegenwoordigt de Outlet gevestigd in Dexter, Maine.

"Ik denk niet veel aan Zac, behalve dat hij me in de weg staat,”Verklaarde Corson. "Hij is de man die ik moet verslaan om de 155 riem. Het is tenslotte gezegd en gedaan, Ik zal degene zijn met mijn hand omhoog. "

New England Fights’ volgende mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 43: Rampage,” zal plaatsvinden op zaterdag, April 18, 2020, bij het Collins Centrum voor de Kunsten aan UMaine Orono. Tickets zijn deze week te koop bijwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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

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





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



De belangrijkste 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 Ruth (8-1) takes on undefeated Ukrainian striker Yaroslav Amosov (22-0). Ook op de 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 contender 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.



Daarnaast, 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 Hoofd Card:

Paramount Network en DAZN

9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT



Weltergewicht Main Event: En Ruth (8-1) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (22-0)

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

Zwaargewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Tyrell Fortune (8-0) vs. Tim Johnson (12-6)

Zwaargewicht hoofdkaartgevecht: Javy Ayala (11-7) vs. Valentin Moldavsky (8-1)



Voorlopige Card:

Bellator MMA’s YouTube Channel and DAZN

6:15 p.m. EN / 5:15 p.m. CT:



Licht zwaargewicht voorronde: Christian Edwards (2-0) vs. Marco Hutch (3-2)

Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Shawn Bunch (9-4) vs. Keith Lee (5-3)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Gabriel Varga (1-0) vs. TeeJay Britton (5-2)

Vlieggewicht Voorlopige aanval: Denise Kielholtz (4-2) vs. Kristina Williams (3-2)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Gaston Bolanos (5-2) vs. Solo Hatley Jr. (7-2)

Bantamweight Voorlopige aanval: Josh Hill (18-3) vs. Vinicius Zani (11-5)

Licht zwaargewicht voorronde: Grant Neal (2-0) vs. Claude Wilcox (1-1)

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

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Cris Lencioni (5-2) vs. Salim Mukhidinov (7-3)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Adil Benjilany (5-2, 1 NC) vs. Kevin Croom (20-12)

Vedergewicht voorlopige wedstrijd: Lucas Brennan (2-0) vs. Jamese Taylor (0-1)

Lichtgewicht voorronde: Chris Gonzalez (3-0) vs. Aaron McKenzie (7-1-1)

Zwaargewicht voorronde: J.W. Kiser (5-2) vs. Davion Franklin (Pro Debuut)



*Kaart kan worden gewijzigd



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DOUGLAS LIMA ZOEKT DUBBELE CHAMPSTATUS TEGEN GEGARD MOUSASI IN MIDDENGEWICHT SUPERFIGHT OP ZATERDAG, MEI 9 BINNEN HET SAP-CENTRUM IN SAN JOSE

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STRIJD OM VACANTE BELLATOR MMA MIDDENGEWICHT TITLE AIRS LIVE OP PARAMOUNT NETWORK EN DAZN AT 10 P.m. EN / 21.00 uur. CT

Aanstaande vrijdag gaan de tickets in de verkoop, Februari. 14



LOS ANGELES - Een middengewicht supergevecht voor de vacante titel van 185 pond, pitting voormalig divisie kampioen Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) tegen de huidige Bellator weltergewicht titelverdediger Douglas Lima (32-7), is toegevoegd aan Bellators opwindende terugkeer naar SAP Center in San Jose op zaterdag, Mei 9 - LIVE op Paramount Network en DAZN op 10 p.m. EN / 21.00 uur. CT.



Het evenement wordt verankerd door een eerder aangekondigde zwaargewicht wereldtitelgevecht, met tweedelige Bellator-kampioen Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) zijn titel van 205 pond verdedigen tegen die van Rusland Vadim Nemkov (11-2).



Bellator: Bader vs.. Nemkov wordt zaterdag live uitgezonden op Paramount Network en DAZN, Mei 9 bij 10 p.m. EN / 21.00 uur. CT. Voorlopige actie wordt gestreamd op DAZN, Bellator.com en wereldwijd via de Bellator Mobile App. Tickets kunnen worden gekocht bij het LexisNexis Risk Solutions Ticket Office in SAP Center, via Ticketmaster en Bellator.com.



De Bellator middengewicht titel werd onlangs afgestaan ​​door Rafael Lovato Jr. vanwege aanhoudende medische complicaties.



Vechten uit Leiden, Zuid Holland, Nederland, Mousasi heeft een legendarische status binnen de sport gecementeerd, titels hebben gewonnen met meerdere promoties in een carrière van 55 gevechten. Meest recent, Mousasi verslagen Lyoto Machida via split decision, zijn weg vrijmaken naar een kans op een tweede Bellator middengewicht titelrun. Met overwinningen in zijn legendarische carrière tegen Machida, Rory MacDonald, Chris Weidman, Rafael Carvalho, Vitor Belfort, Jacare Souza, Dan Henderson en Mark Hunt, een overwinning op Douglas Lima zal bijdragen aan zijn toch al indrukwekkende cv.



Ik wil me aansluiten bij de gelederen van Ryan Bader en Patrick "Pitbull" als kampioenen in twee divisies, Lima schuift 15 pond op om zijn hand te proberen tegen Mousasi. Sinds hij zijn promotiedebuut maakte in 2011, "The Phenom" heeft verdiend 14 overwinningen, waaronder een trio van wereldtitels en 10 afwerkingen, waardoor het Amerikaanse Top Team-product een van de meest dominante vechters in de 170-pond divisie werd. Met 26 zijn 32 overwinningen in de loopbaan komen door middel van knock-out of onderwerping, inclusief opeenvolgende dominante afwerkingen Andrey Koreshkov en Michael "Venom" -pagina " in de eerste twee rondes van het World Grand Prix-toernooi, Lima heeft voor het laatst de zijne afgetopt 2019 met een overwinning op Rory MacDonald om de wereldtitel weltergewicht te herwinnen.



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Bijgewerkt Bellator: Bader vs.. Nemkov Hoofd Card:

Paramount Network en DAZN

10 p.m. EN / 21.00 uur. CT



Licht zwaargewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) vs. Vadim Nemkov (11-2)

Middengewicht wereldtitelgevecht: Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) vs. Douglas Lima (32-7)



*Kaart kan worden gewijzigd



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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. Sinds hij zijn promotiedebuut maakte in 2011, "The Phenom" heeft verdiend 14 overwinningen, waaronder een trio van wereldtitels en 10 afwerkingen, waardoor het Amerikaanse Top Team-product een van de meest dominante vechters in de 170-pond divisie werd. Met 26 zijn 32 overwinningen in de loopbaan komen door middel van knock-out of onderwerping, inclusief opeenvolgende dominante afwerkingen Andrey Koreshkov en Michael "Venom" -pagina " in de eerste twee rondes van het World Grand Prix-toernooi, Lima has recently made it clear that he now has title aspirations at middleweight.



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Geboren en getogen in Honolulu, the inaugural Bellator flyweight champ Macfarlane made her pro debut in 2015 met een KO-overwinning die viraal ging en sindsdien niet meer heeft omgekeken, while remaining undefeated in her career. Met indrukwekkende overwinningen voorbij 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 afgelopen december. Een trotse afgestudeerde van Honolulu's Punahou High School in 2009, Macfarlane ging later naar de San Diego State University, waar ze haar master in de vrije kunsten en wetenschap zou behalen met een focus op inheemse kwesties - een onderwerp waar ze gepassioneerd over blijft, recently launching "De Ilimanator-beurs" 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 leiding van veteraan strijd promotor Scott Coker, Bellator events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 landen voor een beschikbaar publiek van meer dan een miljard mensen. In de Verenigde Staten, 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, live-evenement orkestratie, vechter ontwikkeling / relaties, venue inkoop, sponsoring creatie / ontwikkeling, internationale licentie, verkoop, adverteren, publiciteit en provisie relaties. Bellator is based in Hollywood, Calif. en eigendom van entertainmentgigant ViacomCBS, de thuisbasis van 's werelds grootste entertainment merken die verbinding met het publiek door middel van boeiende content via televisie, film, online en mobiele platforms.

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BERMUDEZ VICTORIOUS, ERICKSON PUTS ON A CLINIC AS NEF BRINGS A SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION TO THE MERRILL AUDITORIUM STAGE

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Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Portland, Maine (Februari 10, 2020) – More than 2000 braved frigid temperatures on Saturday night as New England Fights (NEF) brought its most recent mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event to the stage of Merrill Auditorium in Portland. 22 fights took place under the shadow of the world-famous 1911 Kotzschmar Memorial Organ. It was NEF’s debut at the century-old venue, and the event opened the venerable fight promotion’s ninth season of MMA competition.

In het main event van de avond, UFC veteraanManny “The Bermudez Triangle” Bermudez(15-2) ingediendBruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington (19-12) with a guillotine choke in the first round. The bout was originally scheduled to be contested for the NEF Professional Lightweight Title, but with Bermudez missing championship weight, he was not eligible to win the belt. The title currently remains vacant.

Bermudez’s victory capped a perfect night for the South Shore Sportfighting team of Rockland, Massachusetts. Teammates Darryl Andrews (1-0) en Tim Birkenhead (2-0) were both successful in their respective fights to lift their gym to a 3-0 record on the event.

Also going 3-0 on the evening was the team of Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.Teddy Politis (1-0), Ben Grady (1-0), enTyler Smythe (1-0) all stopped their opponents within the first minute of the first round of their respective fights to win their respective amateur debuts.

The biggest story of the night, undoubtedly, came in the co-main event as longtime NEF veteranJesse “The Viking” Erickson(10-8) handedJosh "Hook On" Harvey(7-1-1) the first loss of his professional career. Erickson, who represents both Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Recon Fitness, put on a brilliant jiu-jitsu clinic that will be remembered for years to come. Trapped against the cage by Harvey early-on in the first round, Erickson pulled guard and transitioned through a chain of submissions before finally settling in with an armbar to force the tapout, sending the Portland crowd into an absolute frenzy.

In a wild heavyweight slugfest that also took place on the professional portion of the card, Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton (5-3) downedBrad Lee(0-1) via technical knockout in the second round. After several minutes of feeling each other out, the pair exchanged in a back-and-forth slobber-knocker in the closing moments of the first round. A little over a minute into the second round, the referee called a halt to the action after several unanswered strikes from the 6’6” Hylton.

Hylton’s First Class MMA teammateJacob Deppmeyer(1-0) had a successful pro debut, verslaanCarl Langston(0-5) via first-round technical knockout. Deppmeyer, trapped Langston in a reverse triangle and rained down a series of unanswered elbows, giving the referee no option but to stop the bout at that point.

On the amateur card, top prospectMike Bezanson (5-0) of Kaze Dojo remained undefeated with a technical knockout win overGreg Ishihara(2-2) in de eerste ronde.

Also remaining undefeated in the amateur ranks wereNate “The Mule” White(5-0) enCaleb “Dr. Feelgood” Austin (4-0), both fighting out of CMBJJ, who finished their respective opponents in the first round.

Another CMBJJ product, Garry Carr (3-1), broke his own record for a second consecutive time when he became, yet again, the oldest athlete to win a fight in the NEF cage. At 58-years-young, Carr took a unanimous decision victory over 23-year-old Austin Hamilton (0-2) in a catchweight amateur fight.

NEF also announced that its next event would see the promotion return to the campus of UMaine Orono at the Collins Center for the Arts on April 18 with “NEF 43: Rampage.” Already confirmed for the event, Zac "Rocky" Richard(6-2-1) will defend the NEF Amateur Lightweight Title againstDevin Corson(3-1), terwijlChelsea Tucker(3-3) is scheduled to meet Oregon’sCaree Hill(6-2) for the NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Championship, and Caleb Austin facesJames Ploss (1-2) in a long-awaited rematch of their controversial 2017 einde.

The full “NEF 42” results from Portland, Maine:

PROFESSIONAL

Manny Bermudez def. Bruce Boyington via tap to guillotine, ronde 1

Jesse Erickson def. Josh Harvey via tap to armbar, ronde 1

Ras Hylton zeker. Brad Lee via technical knockout, ronde 2

Chris Caterino def. Nate Boucher via tap to armbar, ronde 1

Jacob Deppmeyer def. Carl Langston via technical knockout, ronde 1

AMATEUR

Tim Birkenhead def. Mike Murray via tap to kneebar, ronde 2

Joe Howard def. Justin Kangas via KO, ronde 1

Mike Bezanson def. Greg Ishihara via technical knockout, ronde 1

Felipe Gunter def. Hannon Sanford via unanimous decision

Nate White def. Brian Cosco via technical knockout, ronde 1

Darryl Andrews def. Titus Pannell via unanimous decision

Jason Landry verslaat. Dustin Carrier via technical knockout, ronde 2

Tyler Smythe def. Clifford Redman via technical submission, ronde 1

Garry Carr def. Austin Hamilton via unanimous decision

Ryan Fogg def. Giuliano Rossi via doctor stoppage, ronde 2

Ben Grady def. Jon Assam via KO, ronde 1

Tim Bergeron def. Henry Jeffs via technical knockout, ronde 1

Caleb Austin def. Dillon Henry via tap to rear-naked choke, ronde 1

Dylan Williams def. Wyatt Sochin via split decision

Randall Hathorn def. Tim Murray via technical knockout, ronde 1

Henry Clark def. Taylor Bartlett via technical submission, ronde 1

Teddy Politis def. Kevin Lamay via tap to Kimura, ronde 1

New England Fights’ volgende mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 43: Rampage,” zal plaatsvinden op zaterdag, April 18, 2020, bij het Collins Centrum voor de Kunsten aan UMaine Orono. Tickets zijn deze week te koop bijwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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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 Strijd kaart; CATERINO STEPS IN TO FACE BOUCHER

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Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Portland, Maine (Januari 27, 2020) – New England Fights (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) evenement, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” op zaterdag, Februari 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 25th fight for the card.Nate “Backpack” Boucher(0-0) ontmoetChris 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 twijfel, 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 mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” zal plaatsvinden op zaterdag, Februari 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Tickets zijn nu te koop bijwww.PortTix.com.

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

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Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Portland, Maine (Januari 22, 2020)

Vrijdag, Februari 7 en zaterdag, Februari 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,"Zei 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 (stuff) 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, Luwte, 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,"Zei 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, he said, 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,"Zei 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,"Zei 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. Nu, I’m not saying I’m Jon Jones, but he became a world champion without any (vechtsporten) belts at all,"Zei 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. Ik 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,"Zei 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.”

Luwte, 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,"Zei 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.”

Daarna, 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 mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” zal plaatsvinden op zaterdag, Februari 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Tickets zijn nu te koop bijwww.PortTix.com.

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HOWARD AND KANGAS SCHEDULED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TUSSLE AT NEF 42

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Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Portland, Maine (Januari 20, 2020) - New England Fights (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) evenement, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” op zaterdag, Februari 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur lightweight bout to the fight card.Joe Howard(2-3) ontmoetJustin Kangas(0-2) bij een gevecht gewicht 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 mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” zal plaatsvinden op zaterdag, Februari 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Tickets zijn nu te koop bijwww.PortTix.com.

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

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Voor onmiddellijke publicatie: Portland, Maine (Januari 19, 2020) - New England Fights (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) evenement, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” op zaterdag, Februari 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) zal nu het gezichtBruce "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) op de nationale televisie, 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, zoals men zegt, 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 mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” zal plaatsvinden op zaterdag, Februari 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Tickets zijn nu te koop bijwww.PortTix.com.

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New England Fights ("NEF") is een strijd gebeurtenissen promoties bedrijf. NEF's missie is om de hoogste kwaliteit van evenementen voor zowel vechters en fans te creëren. Executive team NEF's heeft een ruime ervaring in de strijd sportmanagement, evenementen productie, mediarelaties, verkoop, juridische en reclame.