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A NEW MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION WILL BE CROWNED AT NEF 39

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PRESSEMEDDELELSE: Lewiston, Maine (Maj 22, 2019) - New England Fights (NEF) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Saturday, Juni 22 with its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN.” Tidligere i dag, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur title fight to the card. Carlton Charles (3-2) vil stå over for Jordan Norman (2-1) for the vacant amateur middleweight belt.

Prior to entering the MMA ranks, Carlton Charles made his mark on the football field. He played for Windham High School in Windham, Maine and later led the team to a Class A title as an assistant coach. Charles went on to play fullback for the University of Maine Black Bears. He made his NEF debut in the summer of 2017 with a 23-second knockout win. He would top that performance with a 12-second knockout victory in February 2018. After an unsuccessful attempt at capturing the amateur welterweight title against Duncan Smith (5-3) juni sidste år, Charles returned to the cage one month ago in New Hampshire and picked up yet another first-round knockout win.

“Som altid, I feel blessed and very grateful for the opportunity to fight for the belt,” said Charles.  “I know Jordan has come a long way in this sport and is always training hard and improving. I will be looking to not be caught by one of those big meat hooks that he has for hands. He’s a big powerful guy, and I’m going to be training hard as always to be able to go out and perform to my best ability. I know my coaches will have me ready for this one! have no doubt in my mind the fans will be in for a real treat with this one.”

Jordan Norman has indeed come a long way since his NEF debut last June. He lost that evening via first-round knockout, but Norman would come firing back in his next two bouts. He won a split decision over John Assam (0-1) sidste efterår, and just last month finished Greg Ishihara (0-1) in the second round. Norman represents the Bad Little Falls Dojo.

“I’m honored for the opportunity to get into the NEF cage and compete for the amateur title against someone like Carlton,” exclaimed Norman. “He and I will put on one hell of a show for the Lewiston crowd. Both of us come to fight and it won’t be any different on June 22nd. I have nothing but respect for him and his team. I’m excited for the task at hand and scrapping it out for the middleweight title.”

The middleweight title fight between Charles and Norman is the fourth already announced for the “NEF 39” card. Josh “Hook On” Harvey (6-0-1) is scheduled to defend the professional featherweight title against Jordan Downey (5-4), while Nate Boucher (4-3) will square off with Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant amateur men’s flyweight belt, and undefeated Glory Watson (4-0) takes on Caree Hill (4-1) to crown NEF’s first amateur women’s flyweight champion. Also announced for the card, Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (9-7) faces Lewis Corapi (8-5) in a professional lightweight bout.

“NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN,” finder sted lørdag, Juni 22, 2019 på Androscoggin Bank Colisee i Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Billetter er til salg nu på www.TheColisee.com.

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New England Fights ("NEF") er en kamp Events kampagner selskab. NEFs mission er at skabe begivenheder af højeste kvalitet for både krigere og fans. NEF udøvende team har stor erfaring i kamp sport management, begivenheder produktion, medierelationer, markedsføring, juridiske og reklame.

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COMBATE AMERICAS ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF 10-BOUT MMA CARD FOR HISTORIC SOUTH AMERICA DEBUT IN LIMA, PERU ON FRIDAY, MAJ 31

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‘COMBATE PERU,’ THE BIGGEST MMA EVENT IN PERU HISTORY,
AIRS LIVE ON UNIVISION, UDN AND DAZN
FROM COLISEO MANUEL BONILLA

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LOS ANGELES – May 20, 2019 – Combate Americas today announced the completion of a 10-bout fight card, including a new main event, for its much-anticipated debut in South America with the largest-scale Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event in Peru history, at Coliseo Manuel Bonilla in the capital city of Lima, på fredag, Maj 31.

‘Combate Peru’ airs live on television in Spanish in the U.S. on both Univision (12 a.m. ET / PT) and UDN (12 a.m. ET/9 p.m.PT), and in English in the U.S. and Canada on DAZN (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT).

The flagship show will mark Combate Americas’ entry into a third country and second continent with its aggressively expanding live television event series.

Prissat fra 88 soles, tickets for ‘Combate Peru’ are on sale atCombateAmericas.com/Peru.

In the new lightweight (155 pounds) main event, previously announced, ubesejret Daniel “Golden Boy” Zellhuber (6-0) will collide with fellow unbeaten, stigende stjerne Gian Franco Cortez (4-0).

The 19-year-old Zellhuber of Mexico City, Mexico was originally slated to faceRolando Bedoya (11-1), but Bedoya has since withdrawn from the commitment.

Fighting out of Lima, the 22-year-old Cortez is coming off a spectacular, første runde (1:35) WHO (punches) af Steven Muñoz marts 23.

Cortez made his professional debut on October 7, 2017, scoring a knockout onBenji Ayala bare 15 seconds into the first round of action.

Also announced today was a new bantamweight (135 pounds) matchup between undefeated David “The Black Spartan” Martinez (3-0) of Mexico City andWilliam Sanchez (0-0) of Lima.

Sanchez will make his professional debut after a nearly untarnished, 5-1 run as an amateur.

Martinez was originally slated to face 2017 “COPA COMBATE” tournament competitor Kevin “El Frio” Moreyra (4-2) of Lima before Moreyra’s camp determined he would no longer be able to make the contracted weight of the bout.

Moreyra will move up to the next weight class, fjervægt (145 pounds), and will square off with Bruno “Jacunda” Pereira (10-6-1) of Lima via Macapa, Amapa, Brazil in a ‘Combate Peru’ preliminary card bout.

In other preliminary card action announced today, fellow Lima competitors Yuri Valenzuela (12-6-1) og Vicente Vargas (10-4) will face off at bantamweight, while unbeaten upstarts Jose Alberto Ochoa (2-0) of Lima and Omar Torres (2-0) of Arequipa, Peru will battle each other in a flyweight (125 pounds) affære.

The previously announced co-main event between Marlon “Deriko Siete” Gonzales (14-4-2) Lima and Pablo Villaseca (14-5) of Santiago, Chile will be contested at a catchweight of 150 pounds.

COMBATE AMERICAS: COMBATE PERU


LIGHTWEIGHT MAIN EVENT:
Daniel Zellhuber vs. Gian Franco Cortez

CATCHWEIGHT (150 LBS.) CO-MAIN EVENT:
Marlon Gonzales vs. Pablo Villaseca

FEATURED STRAWWEIGHT BOUT:
Alitzel Mariscal vs. Maria Paola Buzaglo

PRELIMINARY BOUT CARD:
Bantamvægt: Rodrigo Vera vs. Eduardo Torres
Bantamvægt: Renzo Mendez vs. Andres Ayala
Fjervægt: Kevin Moreyra vs. Bruno Pereira
Bantamvægt: Yuri Valenzuela vs. Vicente Vargas
Opsamlingsvægte (120 pounds): Jennifer Gonzalez vs. Dana Zighelboim Grau
Bantamvægt: David Martinez vs. William Sanchez
Fluevægt: Jose Alberto Ochoa vs. Omar Torres
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NEW MAIN EVENT, CO-MAIN EVENT ANNOUNCED FOR ‘CRICKET WIRELESS PRESENTS COMBATE AMERICAS’ MMA EXTRAVAGANZA IN TUCSON, ARIZONA LIVE ON UNIVISION, UDN AND DAZN ON FRIDAY, Juni 7

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NEW BANTAMWEIGHT MAIN EVENT:
JOSE “POCHITO” ALDAY VS. JUAN PABLO “EL MOLO” GONZALEZ

LIGHTWEIGHT CO-MAIN EVENT:
RAFA “GIFTED” GARCIA VS. ESTEVAN “EL TERRIBLE” PAYAN

STRAWWEIGHT FEATURED BOUT:
YAZMIN JAUREGUI VS. CODIE WAREHAM
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LOS ANGELES – May 13, 2019 – Combate Americas today announced both a new main event and a co-main event for it’s star-studded return to AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Ariz., presented by Cricket Wireless, på fredag, Juni 7, live on television in Spanish in the U.S. on both Univision (12 a.m. ET / PT) and UDN (12 a.m. ET/9 p.m.PT), and in English in the U.S. and Canada on DAZN (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT).

Announced today for the “Cricket Wireless Presents Combate Americas: Tucson Unbreakable” Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event was a new bantamweight (135 pounds) main event between former world champion Jose “Pochito” Alday (12-4-1) of Tucson and Juan Pablo “El Molo” Gonzalez (7-2-2) af Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Alday was previously scheduled to square off with Irwin “The Beast” Rivera (7-4) in the main event contest, but Rivera has since been forced to withdraw.

Also announced today was a lightweight (155 pounds) co-main event featuring the return of undefeated phenom Rafa “Gifted” Garcia (9=0), who will face the most seasoned opponent of his career in Estevan "El Terrible" Payan (17-12, 1 NC).

Fighting out of Palm Springs, Calif. via Mexicali, B.C., Mexico, the 24-year-old Garcia, a protégé of MMA superstar Cub Swanson, has been an unstoppable force in La Jaula, the Combate Americas competition cage, since the MMA sports franchise discovered him at an open tryout in 2016.

Til dato, Garcia has earned all but one of his victories by way of (T)KO eller indsendelse, including his last conquest, a second round (1:07) indsendelse (bageste nøgne choker) af Edgar Escarrega at the Combate Americas live event on February 8.


Over: Undefeated finisher Rafa “Gifted” Garcia will return to action in the live televised, Combate Americas lightweight co-main event against Estevan “El Terrible” Payan.

En veteran på over 30 professionelle anfald, including matchups with a collection of world-ranked rivals, Payan of Tempe, Ariz. will make his debut under the promotion of Combate Americas.

Payan will look to notch his second consecutive victory since he defeated Dominic Clark by way of second round (3:17) WHO (punches) april 21, 2018.

In a featured strawweight (115 pounds) bout announced today, Yazmin Jauregui(1-0) will return to action on the heels of her incredible, 13-anden knockout (dorn) af Daniela Espinosa, and face off with fellow unbeaten upstart Codie Wareham (2-0).

The 21-year-old Jauregui of Tijuana, B.C., Mexico recorded the second fastest finish in Combate Americas history with her stoppage of Espinosa at the ‘Combate Reinas’ event on April 26.

Wareham is an aggressive-minded, 24-year-old fighting out of Glendale, Ariz. She earned her professional debut victory over Carolyn Biskup-Roe via indsendelse (armbar) november sidste år 2, and her second career win by way of first round (2:29) WHO (punches) på Wendy Rodriguez på November 28.

In preliminary bout card action, Justin Rascon (2-2) of Tucson will battle Jesus “Bear” Rivas (1-2) of Tucson at flyweight (125 pounds).

The previously announced lightweight matchup between Levi Escobar (1-0) of Tucson and Austin Wourms (1-1) of Phoenix has been scrapped due to injury sustained by Escobar.

Prissat fra $15, tickets for “Cricket Wireless Presents Combate Americas: Tucson Unbreakable” are on sale online at CombateAmericas.com/Tucson.

Additional preliminary bouts will be announced soon.

Doors at AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol will open for “Cricket Wireless Presents Combate Americas: Tucson Unbreakable” at 6 p.m. local time on June 7, og den første indledende kamp vil begynde på 7 p.m.


“CRICKET WIRELESS PRESENTS
COMBATE AMERICAS: TUCSON UNBREAKABLE” FIGHT CARD

BANTAMWEIGHT MAIN EVENT
Jose Alday vs. Juan Pablo Gonzalez

LIGHTWEIGHT CO-MAIN EVENT
Rafa Garcia vs. Estevan Payan

FEATURED STRAWWEIGHT BOUT:
Yazmin Jauregui vs. Codie Wareham

PRELIMINARY BOUT CARD:
Opsamlingsvægte (190 pounds): Javier Torres vs. Joel Champion
Bantamvægt: Eduardo Alvarado Osuna vs. Jose Luis Calvo
Fluevægt: Justin Rascon vs. Jesus Rivas




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McCottrell og Gomez kæmper for fjervægt overherredømme kl 559 kampe

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SELMA, CALIF. - To af de hotteste unge fjervægtige udsigter i Californien vil afslutte lørdag, 18. maj i Fresno i Rainbow Ballroom med 559 Kæmper guld på linjen.


Coalinga blandet kampsportartist Enoch McCottrell på 145 pund sætter sin 3-0 rekord på linjen mod Bakersfields Vince Gomez (3-0) i de vigtigste tilfælde af 559 kampe 72.

”Jeg kan ikke tænke på to varmere krigere i dalen lige nu," 559 Kæmper præsident Jeremy Luchau sagde. ”Begge har en spændende stil, kunne godt lide at afslutte kampe og var nemme valg at kæmpe for vores ledige titel. ”


I co-main event, 559 Kæmper kvindens Bantamvægtsmester Maritza Sanchez (5-6) sætter sin titel på linjen mod Oaklands Lindsay Scaturro (1-1).


På kortet er også en Californisk amatør blandet kampsport let tungvægt statskamp mellem Ceres 'Gregory Morales (4-1) og Lancasters Chadricc Kindle (3-2).


”Vi har mange gode kampe øverst på dette kort. Alle har haft glæde af at se Maritzas stigning i MMA, og det er dejligt at have både Gregory Morales og Chadricc tilbage for også at kæmpe for os,”Sagde Luchau.


I alt 17 anfald vil blive bestridt, inklusive tre kæmpende superkampe. ”Dette er et indlæst kampkort, med 14 MMA og 3 kæmpende anfald,”Sagde Luchau. ”Det har været en virkelig fornøjelse at komme tilbage til vores rødder og arbejde med alle skolerne
i dalen til både kæmper og MMA-anfald. ”

Også, tilbage i aktion er Arroyo Grande mellemvægt Isaiah Hughes (5-1) der tager imod Ridgecrests Joseph Gaceta og Merced mellemvægt Jaime Llamas- Trevino (1-0) tager imod Kermans David Marquez (0-2).

“Hughes har været en langvarig fan-favorit hos 559 kampe, såvel som Gaceta. Jeg ser virkelig frem til at se dem komme tilbage i buret,”Sagde Luchau. "Også, Llamas-Trevino er nogen at holde øje med ”


Med andre anfald; Del Rey stråvægt Angelic Pimentel debuterer mod Sacrament's Oksana Ball (0-0), Sacramento mellemvægt Daniel Zaragoza (2-2) kæmper mod Bakersfields Adrian Silva (1-1-1), Wasco weltervægt Troy Butler (3-2) tager imod San Joses Aaron Armijo (2-0-1), Merced bantamvægt Michael Gomez (0-2) kæmper med Portervilles Liovardo Garfias (1-0), Clovis letvægts Xavier Moreno (2-0) kæmper mod Kermans Hipolito Leon (1-3), Grover Beach fjervægt Marvin Garcia (1-0) tager imod Tracy's Pedro Juarez (1-1), Fresno weltervægt David Chacon (1-0) kæmper Los Angeles Eric Rush (0-0), Paso Robles, letvægts Jeremy Covert debuterer mod Bakersfields Denny Stout (0-0), og Fresno tungvægt Larry Gonzales kæmper Kettleman Citys Juan Espinoza (0-0).


I kæmpende anfald; Adan Lozano fra Parlier mødes med Maderas Kyle Mask, Parlier's Alexzander Alvarado vil kæmpe med Madera's Jorge Melchor og Selmas Damian Gomez står over for Portervilles Brandon Cohea.

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NEF TURNS THE OLD PORT INTO KING’S LANDING FOR A NIGHT OF NONSTOP MMA BATTLES

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Portland, Maine (April 28, 2019) - New England Fights (NEF) returned to Aura in Portland on Saturday night with its latest mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 38: STORMBORN.”  The event was in homage to the HBO seriesGame of Thrones complete with ring girls attired as the “Mother of Dragons” Daenerys Targaryen and Sansa Stark, as well as a cello player opening the event with music from the hit show’s soundtrack. A capacity crowd of over 1100 was on hand for the action.

I main event, Ras Hylton (4-2) defeated Charles Penn (0-1) in a heavyweight contest. The ringside physician stopped the bout in the first round when a cut on Penn’s forehead could not be closed. Hylton landed a perfectly-placed straight right hand that opened the gash on Penn’s head and left blood pouring to the mat in a gruesome stream of crimson.

Caleb Hall (3-0) remained undefeated to start his professional career with his third straight win. Hall submitted journeyman Jay Ellis (15-86) in the first round of the co-main event of the evening.

On the amateur portion of the fight card, four titles were at stake.

In the first championship bout of the evening, Tom Pagliarulo (3-1) captured the vacant NEF Amateur Featherweight strap with a unanimous decision victory over Zac Richard (3-1-1).  In doing so, Pagliarulo, a native of Haverhill, Massachusetts, handed Richard the first loss of his career.

Duncan Smith (5-3) defended the NEF Amateur Welterweight Title against Jon Tefft (2-1).  After five hard-fought rounds, Smith was declared the winner on all three judges’ scorecards. It was a good night for Smith’s team of Evolution Athletix. The Saco, Maine-based team went 4-0 on the evening with Smith’s teammates Adina Beaudry (3-0), Keegan Hornstra (4-11), and Megan Rosado (1-1) all picking up wins.

Taylor Thompson (4-0) made short work of Michigan’s Andrea Howland (2-1) to become the first-ever NEF Women’s Amateur Bantamweight Champion. Thompson submitted Howland in the first round with an armbar. The fight was brought to Portland by NEF in conjunction with Queen MMA Media.

In the fourth, and final, championship bout on the amateur card, Kam Arnold (5-0) kept his knockout streak alive with a first-round downing of Henry Clark (5-5).  It was the fifth straight knockout for Arnold who retained the amateur bantamweight belt.

The fight promotion also announced several fights for its long-awaited return to Lewiston on June 22 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. The event is titled “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN.”

Hometown favorite Jesse Erickson (9-7) will take on Lewis Corapi (8-5) that evening in a lightweight contest. Erickson is a mainstay of the NEF cage and a perpetual top contender to the promotion’s professional 155-pound title. Massachusetts’ Corapi is a seasoned veteran of the New England MMA circuit, finally making his NEF debut on June 22.

Josh Harvey (6-0-1) announced that he would return to the cage at “NEF 39” to take on Jordan Downey (5-4) from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Harvey will defend the NEF Pro Featherweight Title that evening looking for his first successful defense since capturing the belt last February in Bangor. Downey is on a two-fight win streak.

Nate Boucher (4-3) will take on Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant NEF Amateur Flyweight Title. Boucher has finished his last two opponents in the first round to move himself back into contention for another shot at the 125-pound belt. Presley represents the Lancaster Academy of MMA in Lancaster, Ohio.

In a solemn moment to open the event, NEF paid tribute to longtime staff member Casey Main with a ten-bell salute. The Wiscasset, Maine resident passed away unexpectedly late last week. The promotion dedicated the event to his memory.

The full results from Portland, Maine:

PROFESSIONAL

Ras Hylton def. Charles Penn via doctor stoppage, omgang 1
Caleb Hall def. Jay Ellis via submission, omgang 1
Keegan Hornstra def. Zenon Herrera via submission, omgang 1
Bryant Bullock def. Fred Lear via submission, omgang 2

AMATØR

Kam Arnold def. Henry Clark via KO, omgang 1
Taylor Thompson def. Andrea Howland via submission, omgang 1
Duncan Smith def. Jon Tefft via unanimous decision
Tom Pagliarulo def. Zac Richard via unanimous decision
Arii Fernandez def. Ryan Savage via submission, omgang 1
Titus Pannell def. Justin Philbrook via TKO, omgang 2
Brian Cosco def. Garry Carr via TKO, omgang 1
Megan Rosado def. Amanda Bennett via split decision
Jason Landry def. Justin Boraczek via submission, round 1
Brandon Maillet-Fevens def. Jesse Fitzsimmons via submission, omgang 1
Jordan Norman def. Greg Ishihara via TKO, omgang 2
Nate White def. Clifford Redman via tapout to strikes, omgang 1
Schuyler Vallaincourt def. Dillon Henry via ref stoppage, omgang 2
Adina Beaudry def. Traci Baldwin via TKO, omgang 2

NEF næste mixed-martial-arts begivenhed, “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN,” finder sted lørdag, Juni 22, 2019 på Androscoggin Bank Colisee i Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7 om eftermiddagen. Billetter er til salg nu klwww.TheColisee.com.

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Full Results & Photos for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch

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Complete Fight Night Photos



Hovedkortet:

Rory MacDonald (20-5-1) og Jon Fitch (32-7-2, 1 NC) fought to a majority draw (48-46, 47-47, 47-47) – MacDonald retains the welterweight title and advances in the Welterweight World Grand Prix

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (10-0) besejret Veta Arteaga (5-3) via TKO (læge arbejdsnedlæggelse) på 1:50 of round three to retain the women’s flyweight title

Benson Henderson (27-8) besejret Adam Piccolot (11-3) via split beslutning (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Phil Davis (20-5, 1 NC) besejret Liam McGeary (13-4) via TKO (strejker) på 4:11 af runde tre

Gaston Bolanos (5-1) besejret Nathan Stolen (8-5) via KO (dorn) på 2:21 af runde én



Indledende Card:

Aviv Gozali (2-0) besejret Travis Crain (0-1) via indsendelse (bageste nøgne choker) på 2:15 af runde én

Brandon Faumui (5-3) besejret Chris Avila (6-8) via split beslutning (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

Matt Perez (5-2) besejret Justin Tenedora (2-2) via KO (punches) på 4:52 af runde én

Cass Bell (3-0) besejret Peter Ishiguro (1-1) via KO (punches) 2:59 af runde to

Chuck Campbell (2-0) besejret Bruno Casillas (0-1) via KO (knæ) på 1:45 af runde én

Hyder Amil (3-0) besejret Paradise Vaovasa (6-4, 1 NC) via indsendelse (bageste nøgne choker) på 2:34 af runde én

Josh San Diego (9-4) besejret Brandon Laroco (5-2) via enstemmig afgørelse (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Jordan Williams (8-2, 1 NC) besejret Diego Herzog (4-3-1) via TKO at 1:21 af runde tre

Abraham Vaesau (5-2, 1 NC) besejret Justin Roswell (3-3, 1 NC) via TKO at 1:59 af runde én

Chris Inocencio (1-1) besejret Boris Novachkov (0-1) via split beslutning (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thomas Ponce de Leon (3-0) besejret Jamario Mulder (2-4) via enstemmig afgørelse (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Ignacio Ortiz (2-0-1) og Roger Severson (3-3-1) fought to a unanimous draw (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)

Erik Gunha (2-0-1) og Jon Adams (0-0-1) fought to a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)



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FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR SATURDAY’S BELLATOR 220: MACDONALD VS. FITCH INSIDE THE SAP CENTER AT SAN JOSE – EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN

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SAN JOSE, Calif. - Alle 18 bouts for the highly anticipated Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch begivenhed, streamed exclusively on DAZN, have been announced when Bellator returns home to the SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, April 27.


Two title fights sit atop the card, as Bellator welterweight champion Rory MacDonald (20-5) defends his title world against Jon Fitch (31-7-1, 1 NC) in the final opening round bout of the Welterweight World Grand Prix, while undefeated Bellator flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) returns to action against Veta Arteaga (5-2) in the evening’s co-headliner.



Bellator220: MacDonald vs. Fitch will stream live exclusively on DAZN, the fastest-growing sports streaming service in the world, på 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, mens foreløbig handling vil streame på Bellator.com og globalt på Bellator Mobile App.



Limited tickets remain available at the ThreatMetrix Ticket Office at SAP Center at San Jose, samt Ticketmaster.com og Bellator.com.



Three former world champions will also appear on the main card, som Benson Henderson (26-8) takes on the Bay Area’s own Adam Piccolot (11-2) på letvægts, mens Phil Davis(19-5, 1 NC) will run it back with Liam McGeary (13-3) i lyset sværvægter handling. Derudover, fjervægt Gaston Bolanos (4-1) looks to add to his impressive highlight reelwhen he kicks off the main card versus Nathan Stolen (8-4).




Preliminary action for Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch will feature the U.S. debut of second-generation Israeli fighter Aviv Gozali (1-0) in his sophomore appearance againstTravis Crain (Pro Debut).



Komplet Bellator 220: MacDonald vs. Fitch Hovedkortet:

Welterweight World Grand Prix Title Bout: Rory MacDonald (20-5) vs. Jon Fitch (32-7-1, 1 NC)

Women's Flyweight World Title Bout: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (9-0) vs. Veta Arteaga (5-2)

Lightweight Main Card Bout: Benson Henderson (26-8) vs. Adam Piccolot (11-2)

Light Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Phil Davis (19-5, 1 NC) vs. Liam McGeary (13-3)

Featherweight Main Card Bout: Gaston Bolanos (4-1) vs. Nathan Stolen (8-4)



Indledende Card:

Lightweight Undercard Bout: Aviv Gozali (1-0) vs. Travis Crain (Pro Debut)

160-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Chris Avila (6-7) vs. Brandon Faumui (4-3)

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Justin Tenedora (2-1) vs. Matt Perez (2-2)

140-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Cass Bell (2-0) vs. Peter Ishiguro (1-0)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Hyder Amil (2-0) vs. Paradise Vaovasa (6-3, 1 NC)

140-lb. Catchweight Undercard Bout: Josh San Diego (8-4) vs. Brandon Laroco (5-1)

Middleweight Undercard Bout: Diego Herzog (4-2-1) vs. Jordan Williams (7-2, 1 NC)

Welterweight Undercard Bout: Justin Roswell (3-2, 1 NC) vs. Abraham Vaesau (4-2, 1 NC)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Ignacio Ortiz (2-0) vs. Roger Severson (3-3)

Light Heavyweight Undercard Bout: Chuck Campbell (1-0) vs. Bruno Casillas (Pro Debut)

Featherweight Undercard Bout: Boris Novachkov (Pro Debut) vs. Chris Inocencio (0-1)

Welterweight Undercard Bout: Thomas Ponce de Leon (2-0) vs. Jamario Mulder (2-3)

Flyweight Undercard Bout: Erik Gunha (Pro Debut) vs. Jon Adams (Pro Debut)



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NEF 38 SELLS-OUT IN RECORD TIME; SIXTH STRAIGHT SELLOUT FOR MAINE-BASED FIGHT PROMOTION

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PRESSEMEDDELELSE: Portland, Maine (April 22, 2019) - New England Fights (NEF) vil præsentere sin næste blandede kampsport (MMA) begivenhed, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” this April 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced that tickets for the event were officially sold-out.

The sellout comes a full five days prior to the event, marking a new record for the fight promotion. The previous record holder, “NEF 37,” sold out three days before that event earlier this year. This marks the sixth straight sellout for NEF, a streak stretching back to April 2018.

“The NEF brand is stronger than ever and continues to grow,” remarked NEF promoter and co-owner Nick DiSalvo. “It’s a time where we’re seeing competitors falter around us with half-empty venues and weak fight cards. But not NEF. We have been the trendsetter for the way in which we promote our fighters ever since we arrived on the scene in 2012. And it shows in the numbers we have done, and continue to do, at the box office.”

“We have competitors flying in from all over the country for ‘Stomborn,'” sagde NEF medejer og matchmaker Matt Peterson.  “With four title fights, three women’s fights, decorated wrestlers and all colors of the BJJ belt spectrum represented, it’s no wonder this show sold out early. We’ve got a couple of surprises in store for fans on Saturday too. It’s never hyperbole when we tell people to get their tickets early. If you were sleeping and missed out on this one, don’t wait on getting your tickets early for June 22nd when we go back to the Colisee to celebrate all things America. Tickets go on sale tomorrow!"

NEF næste mixed-martial-arts begivenhed, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” will take place this Saturday, April 27, 2019 ved Aura i Portland, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets to the event are officially sold-out.

Om New England Fights

New England Fights ("NEF") er en kamp Events kampagner selskab. NEFs mission er at skabe begivenheder af højeste kvalitet for både krigere og fans. NEF udøvende team har stor erfaring i kamp sport management, begivenheder produktion, medierelationer, markedsføring, juridiske og reklame.

Combate Amerika, blandet kampsport, MMA

KATE DEL CASTILLO AND GLOBAL MMA BRAND COMBATE AMERICAS SIGN LANDMARK DEAL

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BUSINESSWOMAN AND GLOBAL SUPERSTAR ACQUIRES OWNERSHIP STAKE AND TAKES ON LEADERSHIP ROLE AS PART OF $20 MILLION GROUP INVESTMENT IN ONE OF SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT’S FASTEST-GROWING FRANCHISES


Kate Del Castillo (second from right) med (from left to right) Alberto Del Rio, Combate Americas CEO Campbell McLaren and Combate Americas President Jackie Hernandez at a press conference in Los Angeles today, Torsdag, April 4, to announce Del Castillo’s acquisition of an equity stake in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise. Foto kredit: Scott Hirano/Combate Americas, LLC.



FIRST BIG INITIATIVE WILL BE ‘REINAS DEL COMBATE’
THE FIRST ALL-WOMEN’S LINEUP IN HISTORY
TO AIR ON BROADCAST TELEVISION ON FRIDAY, APRIL 26 FROM LOS ANGELES

NEW YORK – April 04, 2019 – Kate Del Castillo, and premier Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports entertainment franchise, Combate Amerika, announced today a landmark deal that redefines the world of combat sports. Del Castillo has acquired an equity stake in the company and is now an owner and significant shareholder of Combate Americas.


Her investment comes as part of a $20 million equity infusion from a powerhouse group of investors that also includes finance and sports industry leader Joe Plumeri, Ambassador Cliff Sobel and Irving Place Capital CEO John Howard.


Del Castillo will chair the advisory board, continue the company’s commitment to female empowerment and take on an active leadership role in growing the global MMA sports entertainment brand.

“Kate embodies the fierceness, tenacity and passion that defines the Combate Americas brand and its fighters." says Campbell McLaren, CEO and Founder of Combate Americas. “Kate is now an equity partner and will take on a leadership role in the company and chairs our advisory board, joining our other prestigious investors including Chairman Joe Plumeri, Ambassador Cliff Sobel and John Howard," han tilføjede.

Del Castillo said she was most drawn to Combate Americas’ embracement and development of Hispanic athletes, the tremendous opportunities it affords female fighters, its global media platform and its potential for the franchise to become the number two sport for Hispanic sports fans worldwide, after soccer.

“I am thrilled to join Campbell and the talented leadership team at Combate and will be relentless in helping Combate Americas reach its full potential as the second most popular sport.”

Del Castillo’s most immediate point of focus as an owner will be the upcoming ‘Combate de Reinas’ live television event at Galen Center in Los Angeles on Friday, April 26.

A watershed moment, the event will mark the first time in history that a combat sports event will feature an all-women’s lineup on broadcast television.

“’Combate del Reinas’ is a significant feat for women in sports,” said Del Castillo, “and is a clear testimony to the Company’s commitment to female empowerment which I am excited to champion!"

Del Castillo was represented in the deal with Combate Americas by Walter Mosley of Mosley and Associates, while Combate Americas was represented by attorneys Andrew Nightingale and Krista Whitaker of Proskauer Rose, LLP.

blandet kampsport, MMA, New England Fights

OLDEST ATHLETE TO EVER WIN IN PROMOTION’S CAGE TO RETURN AT NEF 38

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PRESSEMEDDELELSE: Portland, Maine (Marts 28, 2019) - New England Fights (NEF) vil præsentere sin næste blandede kampsport (MMA) begivenhed, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” april 27, 2019 ved Aura i Portland. Tidligere i dag, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card. Garry Carr (1-0) will return to the cage to take on Brian Cosco (3-7) at a fight weight of 158-pounds.

Garry Carr made his debut in the NEF cage at “NEF 31” in the fall of 2017. That night, he submitted David Hart in the first round to pick up the win. In doing so, Carr became the oldest athlete ever to emerge victorious in the NEF cage at the age of 56. He will look to break his own record on April 27 når, i en alder af 57, he returns for his sophomore effort. Carr is a member of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) based out of Lewiston, Maine.

“Very proud to announce my return to the NEF cage on April 27th at Aura in Portland’s Old Port district,” said Carr. “It’s been over a year since my MMA debut and I have great memories there. I will be fighting out of team Central Maine BJJ who have prepared me for this match. I’m looking to show the skills I have learned to the crowd and hope that they will cheer me on to victory. Let’s fill the house and make it a night to remember.”

Brian Cosco may be a newcomer to the NEF cage, but he is a longtime veteran of the New England MMA scene. The Revere, Massachusetts native has competed on the regional circuit since 2011 and has ten previous cage appearances to his credit. He will look to get back on the winning track after a loss last summer on a fight card in New Hampshire. Cosco currently represents Sityodtong and Brazil 021 of Somerville and Medford, Massachusetts respectively.

“I’m excited to come up to Maine and fight for NEF,” exclaimed Cosco. “I’m feeling good. I’m not injured going into a fight for the first time in a while. I plan on going in there and getting the finish. I want to win convincingly so the NEF fans will want to see me back in there. I’m going to give the fans their money’s worth. I can’t wait for that cage door to shut!”

NEF næste mixed-martial-arts begivenhed, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” finder sted lørdag, April 27, 2019 ved Aura i Portland, Maine with a bell time of 7 om eftermiddagen. Billetter er til salg nu klwww.AuraMaine.com.