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CHARLES LOOKS TO MAKE IT TWO IN A ROW TO START MMA CAREER

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Portland, Maine (Agosto 31, 2017) Fights -Nova Inglaterra (NEF) fará sua tão esperada estreia em Portland emSexta-feira, Novembro 3, 2017 na Aura com “NEF 31: O Porto Velho.” Hoje cedo, a promoção da luta anunciou a adição de uma luta amador de artes marciais mistas ao card. Carlton Charles (1-0) vai assumir Nate Evans (0-0) at a catchweight of 175-pounds.

Carlton Charles shocked the Maine MMA community earlier this month with his stunning first-round technical knockout of Josh Jones (2-1) em “NEF 30” em Bangor. Jones had looked indestructible to that point, only needing 24-seconds to finish his first two opponents combined. Por sua vez, it took Charles only 23-seconds to polish off Jones in his amateur debut. Era, de fato, one of the most impressive debuts in NEF history.

Charles’ athleticism comes as no surprise, contudo, to those who know him. He excelled in football for Windham High School. As an assistant coach, Charles later lead Windham to a Class A state championship. He went on to play for the NCAA Division I University of Maine Black Bears. Atualmente, Charles trains MMA with Charles Family Fighting alongside his older brother, and seven-fight NEF veteran, Nate Charles.

“I’m real excited about the opportunity to fight in Portland,” disse Charles. “Not often have we seen MMA in Portland, so it’s definitely going to get a lot of attention. It’s a bit closer to home than Bangor was, so I feel like I’ll have a lot of support there. I hope to put on a good show and look to build on the success of my first fight. I know my opponent will be tough so I am training hard to be prepared.”

Nate Evans will be making his debut on 3 de novembro. Like Charles, Evans’ background is in football. He was a star quarterback for Sumter Central High School in Livingston, Alabama. Also like Charles, Evans has begun training and combat sports and is hoping to make a successful transition from the gridiron to the MMA cage.

próximo evento misto de artes marciais do NEF, “NEF 31: O porto antigo,” verá a estreia da empresa em Portland, Maine no novo, espaço moderno Aura. O evento está programado para acontecer em Sexta-feira, Novembro 3, 2017. Os ingressos já estão à venda em www.auramaine.com.

artes marciais mistas, MMA, Lutas da Nova Inglaterra

PARKER AND PROBIN TO GO HEAD-TO-HEAD AT NEF 31 IN PORTLAND

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PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Agosto 29, 2017) Fights -Nova Inglaterra (NEF) fará sua tão esperada estreia em Portland emSexta-feira, Novembro 3, 2017 na Aura com “NEF 31: O Porto Velho.” Hoje cedo, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional mixed-martial-arts bout to the card. Josh Parker (6-9) vai se reunir “The Blackpool Ripper” Matt Probin (0-0) in a featherweight matchup.

Josh Parker is the founder and head coach of Ruthless MMA & Boxe. A two-sport athlete, Parker has split his professional career between the MMA cage and the boxing ring. He has won two of his last three fights for NEF, most recently dominating Andre Belcarris (0-2) for three rounds on his way to a unanimous decision victory in June. Parker will look to continue his winning ways when he meets Probin on 3 de novembro.

“I want to thank NEF for making this fight,” said Parker when reached for comment. “I’m excited to get back in there. We recently expanded Ruthless and moved to a new location. Our team keeps growing and they are pushing me every day. I look forward to putting on a show on 3 de novembro.”

Originally from Blackpool, England and now a Maine resident, Matt Probin divides his training between Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Young’s MMA. Probin went 6-2 over the course of his amateur MMA career. While Probin has not competed in MMA in more than three years, he has been active as a professional boxer and kickboxer in recent years. Em 2016, Probin had a stint training Muay Thai in Thailand where he competed at the world famous Bangla Boxing Stadium – one of Thailand’s most venerated fight venues.

“I’m pumped for this fight,” declared Probin. “I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited about fighting someone before. Thanks to NEF for making it happen. I guarantee this fight will not go the distance. I respect his game and experience, but that’s it. I’m coming out with bad intentions. Não pisque!”

próximo evento misto de artes marciais do NEF, “NEF 31: O porto antigo,” verá a estreia da empresa em Portland, Maine no novo, espaço moderno Aura. O evento está programado para acontecer em Sexta-feira, Novembro 3, 2017. Os ingressos já estão à venda em www.auramaine.com.

Amateur MMA, Combate Américas, artes marciais mistas, MMA

COMBATE AMERICAS ANNOUNCES MULTI-YEAR, PARCERIA DE EVENTO DE TELEVISÃO AO VIVO COM O OPERADOR DE LAZER HYBRID ONE EM REDLANDS, CALIFÓRNIA

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Parceria começa com explosivo, cartão de luta de nove lutas de MMA para
Dia da Independência do México do Amphitheatre em Splash Kingdom em Sexta-feira, Sete 15

Ingressos para “Combate Américas: The Scream in the Cage ”à venda no Ticketon.com

NOVA YORK - agosto 29, 2017 - Combate Americas anunciou hoje que fez parceria com a operadora de lazer Hybrid One, com sede no sul da Califórnia, para produzir múltiplos, Mixed Martial Arts transmitido ao vivo (MMA) eventos no Império Interior da Califórnia, começando com um card de luta de nove lutas no Dia da Independência do México, no The Amphitheatre no Splash Kingdom Waterpark em Redlands em Sexta-feira, Sete. 15.

"Combate Américas: O grito na jaula,”O evento que dá início à parceria, vai ao ar ao vivo em Azteca America nos Estados Unidos. e na ESPN América Latina em 10 p.m. E, e será encabeçado por um peso-pena (145 libras) confronto feroz, 26-estrela em ascensão de um ano Jose “Froggy” Estrada(3-1) de Oxnard, Califa. e corajoso lutador Izic “Lionheart” Fernandez (2-3) de santa ana, Califa.

No peso atômico feminino (105 libras) co-evento principal, antigo Eddie Bravo protegido Kyra "Mogwai" Batara (6-4) de Las Vegas, Nev., logo após sua vitória por finalização na segunda rodada sobre o 12 vezes campeão espanhol de judô Vanesa Rico, fará um retorno rápido a La Jaula, Combate a gaiola Américas, onde o jovem de 22 anos enfrentará Jenna Serious (3-2) de Nova Iorque, N.I..

Preços a partir de $40, Ingressos para “Combate Américas: The Scream in the Cage ”estão à venda em Ticketon.com.

“Estamos entusiasmados com a parceria com a Hybrid One, e continuar a rápida expansão de nossa série de eventos ao vivo para outro mercado no sul da Califórnia, começando com um cartão de luta fenomenal em homenagem ao Dia da Independência do México,”Disse Combate Americas CEO e Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) co-fundador Campbell McLaren.

“We acquired Splash Kingdom in April of this year with the vision of transforming it into the Inland Empire’s leading entertainment destination. Today’s partnership with Combate Americas represents a significant step toward realizing that vision,” said Hybrid One co-founder and co-owner Ryan Sauter.

Following the kick-off event on Sept. 15, Combate Americas expects to return to the Redlands venue in December.

A second women’s atomweight matchup at “Combate Americas: El Grito en La Jaula” will pit two professional debut competitors – Brenda Enriquez (0-0) de Salt Lake City, Utah against Fazendeiro Shyann (0-0) Alamogordo, N.m.

The 28-year-old Enriquez is coming off a stellar amateur career during which she amassed a 7-1 registro, com 6 of her victories coming by way of either (T)KO ou finalização.

Farmer is a 24-year-old upstart who collected an amateur record of 4-1.

Em outro lugar na carta de luta, invicto, emerging star Rafael “Gifted” Garcia (4-0) de Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico will make his second start in La Jaula and face off with three-time Combate Americas veteran Marcos “El Matador” Bonilla (4-4) de Los Angeles, Califa. em um concurso de pluma.

In a battle between unbeaten lightweights (155 libras) Javier “Habanero” Garcia (2-0) of Covina, Califa. vai assumir Guillermo Gonzalez (3-0) de San Bernardino, Califa.

Fresh off his first-round submission victory at Combate Americas on Maio 5, Ralph “The Spyder Monkey” Acosta (17-12) de Riverside, Califa. irá colidir com Cub Swanson estudante Gareth De La Cruz (6-1) de Palm Springs, Califa.

Doors at The Amphitheater at Splash Kingdom Waterpark open at 6 p.m. The first bout will begin at 6:30 p.m.

COMPLETE “COMBATE AMERICAS: EL GRITO EN LA JAULA” FIGHT CARD

Featherweight Main Event (Live on Azteca America and ESPN Latin America):
Jose Estrada vs. Izic Fernandez

Atomweight Co-Main Event (Live on Azteca America and ESPN Latin America):
Kyra Batara vs.. Jenna Serious

Card preliminar:
Pena: Rafael Garcia vs. Mark Bonilla
Leve: Javier Garcia vs. Guillermo Gonzalez
Peso atômico: Brenda Enriquez vs. Fazendeiro Shyann
Flyweight: Ralph Acosta vs. Gareth De La Cruz
Flyweight: Isaac Camarillo vs. Heber Castillo
Catchweight (140 libras): Angel Gonzalez vs. Julio Aguilera
Middleweight: Santiago Diaz vs. Alex Thompson
Bellator, artes marciais mistas, MMA, Spike TV

Bellator 182 RESULTADOS & FOTOS DO TURNING STONE RESORT CASINO EM VERONA, NOVA IORQUE

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Fotos completas do evento aqui

Andrey Koreshkov (20-2) derrotado Chidi Njokuani (17-5) por TKO (socos) em 4:08 de uma rodada

Fernando Gonzalez (27-14) derrotado Brennan Ward (14-6) por finalização (guilhotina) em 1:02 de três rounds

Brown Ellen (4-1) derrotado Veta Arteaga (3-1) por decisão dividida (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

A.J. McKee (9-0) derrotado Blair Tugman (10-7) por decisão unânime (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Joey Davis (2-0) derrotado Justin Roswell (1-2) por TKO (greves) em 1:35 de uma rodada

Arlene Blencoe (10-6) derrotado Sinead Kavanagh (4-2) por decisão dividida (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Chris Honeycutt (10-1) derrotado Kevin casey (9-6-2) por TKO (socos) em 2:06 da segunda rodada

Kate Jackson (9-2) derrotado Colleen Schneider (11-8) por TKO (lesão na perna) em 5:00 de uma rodada

Georgi Karakhanyan (27-7-1) derrotado Daniel Pineda (22-13) por TKO (médico paralisação) em 4:05 da segunda rodada

Henry Corrales (14-3) derrotado Noad Lahat (11-3) por decisão unânime (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Vadim Nemkov (7-2) derrotado Philipe Lins (10-2) por KO (socos) em 3:03 de uma rodada

Talita Nogueira (7-0) derrotado Amanda Bell (5-5) por finalização (mata-leão) em 3:44 de uma rodada

Ricky Rainey (13-4) derrotado Marc Stevens (21-11) por decisão unânime (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

Kristi Lopez (1-1-1) lutou Jessica Sotack (1-1-1) para um empate dividido (29-28, 28-29, 28-28)

Matt Secor (9-4) derrotado T.J. Sumler (5-6) por finalização (Americana) em 4:00 de uma rodada

Tom Regal (2-0) derrotado Kastroit Xhema (1-1) por KO (socos) em 3:21 de uma rodada

Alex Potts (1-0) derrotado Brandon Polcare (1-1) por finalização (kimura) em 3:10 de uma rodada

Joshua Ricci (4-0) derrotado Brandon Warne (1-3) por decisão unânime (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

artes marciais mistas, MMA, Lutas da Nova Inglaterra

VETERAN FIGHTERS RETURN TO THE NEF CAGE ON NOVEMBER 3RD IN PORTLAND

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PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Agosto 25, 2017) Fights -Nova Inglaterra (NEF) fará sua tão esperada estreia em Portland emSexta-feira, Novembro 3, 2017 na Aura com “NEF 31: O Porto Velho.” Hoje cedo, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional mixed-martial-arts bout to the card. Banheiro “First Class” Raio (2-8) vai se reunir Zenon “K-Bar” Herrera (0-5) com um peso de captura de 150 libras.

For John Raio, the bout will mark his return to the cage after more than two years. Raio retired following his rematch with Bruce Boyington (13-11) em Junho 2015. He has decided to make one more run at competing. Competition has been in Raio’s blood since his youth. He won a Maine state championship wrestling for Gardiner Area High School in 1995, and he went on to wrestle for Plymouth State University and the University of Southern Maine. While working for the United States Postal Service, Raio began competing in MMA in 2012. Since his retirement, Raio has concentrated on training fighters at his gym First Class MMA in Brunswick, Maine. He has led several to championship gold in the NEF cage while working full-time at his current position with Bath Iron Works (BIW).

“I’m excited to get back into the cage,” said Raio. “Two years is a long time after fighting 14 vezes em três anos. I’ve learned a lot about the sport in that time. Our team’s success has motivated me a lot. We have amazing fighters and instructors at our gym. The opportunity to fight in Portland, where I delivered mail for eight years, was too hard to pass up.”

Zenon Herrera last competed in the NEF cage in August 2016. He has split his professional career between boxing and MMA. Herrera is a military veteran, having served four years in the United States Army and five years in the United States Marine Corps. Em 3 de novembro, Herrera will look to score his first win since his amateur days on the Florida MMA circuit.

“It’s been a long time since last in the NEF cage for both myself and John Raio,” Disse Herrera. “This will be a great way for both of us to make a return, and I’m very much looking forward to going in with such a well classed person. John and I are both the type who will come forward and never back down. I really think this is going to be a great match that will be enjoyed by all involved.”

próximo evento misto de artes marciais do NEF, “NEF 31: O porto antigo,” verá a estreia da empresa em Portland, Maine no novo, espaço moderno Aura. O evento está programado para acontecer em Sexta-feira, Novembro 3, 2017. Os ingressos já estão à venda em www.auramaine.com.

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FNU Combate Sports Show, Jon Jones Busted Again, Mayweather vs. McGregor Previews and Predictions, Crossover Potential

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Tony, Tom and Rich discuss the upcoming “Superfight” in Las Vegas between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. neste sábado à noite. We also break down Tony’s PREDICTION. This week’s show also features our discussions on the crossover potential after this fight. Anthony Joshua and Tony Bellew both expressed interest in crossover fights. We additionally chat about Jon Jones testing positive for a steroid after UFC 215 and the upcoming Bellator card tomorrow night. We even go over the Mini May/Mac fight at Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club in Las Vegas.

 

artes marciais mistas, MMA, Lutas da Nova Inglaterra

HOMETOWN PRIDE IS ON THE LINE IN BANTAMWEIGHT BATTLE AT NEF 31

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PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Agosto 24, 2017) Fights -Nova Inglaterra (NEF) fará sua tão esperada estreia em Portland emSexta-feira, Novembro 3, 2017 na Aura com “NEF 31: O Porto Velho.” Hoje cedo, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur mixed-martial-arts bantamweight bout to the card. Henry Clark (3-3) está programado para enfrentar Carl Langston (6-9) com um peso de luta de 135 quilos.

Henry Clark is a member of the Choi Institute based in Portland. Since his debut in the fall of 2014, Clark has been known for producing exciting moments in the NEF cage. In a memorable bout with Langston’s Young’s MMA teammate, and current NEF MMA Amateur Bantamweight Champion, Fred Lear (6-2), Clark held onto a triangle choke while Lear viciously slammed him not once but twice. He will look to break a two-fight losing streak with what Clark predicts to be a dominant performance against Langston in front of his hometown fans.

“Portland is my town,” declared Clark. “Em 3 de novembro, I’m showing up to prove that. I’ve got a great opponent in Carl who always shows up to fight, but I’m planning on keeping it a dominant, one-sided affair. Truly my only desire is that of violence, my only intention is victory. Both will be achieved.”

Like Clark, Carl Langston calls Portland home. With a background in Taekwondo, Langston has thrilled NEF fans on numerous occasions with his prolific striking abilities. He knocked out Alex Johnson (2-3) with a series of violent kicks to the body in Langston’s last NEF appearance. Langston says this will be his last amateur fight before turning professional.

“This will be my last amateur fight and there isn’t any better way to go out fighting for NEF’s first card in my hometown in Portland,” stated Langston. “I’m super pumped to be part of this card! Quanto ao meu oponente, he’s a good guy and I have nothing bad to say about him, but come fight time, I’m going to walk through him. He won’t make it out of the second round. He has nothing to offer me.”

próximo evento misto de artes marciais do NEF, “NEF 31: O porto antigo,” verá a estreia da empresa em Portland, Maine no novo, espaço moderno Aura. O evento está programado para acontecer em Sexta-feira, Novembro 3, 2017. Os ingressos já estão à venda em www.auramaine.com.

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FIRST NEF WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE AWARDED ON NOVEMBER 3RD

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PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Agosto 23, 2017) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) fará sua tão esperada estreia em Portland em Sexta-feira, Novembro 3, 2017 na Aura com “NEF 31: O Porto Velho.” Hoje cedo, a promoção da luta anunciou a adição de uma luta pelo título amador de artes marciais mistas ao card. Alex Walker (4-1) vai assumir Hilarie Rose (4-3) to crown the first-ever NEF MMA Amateur Strawweight Women’s Champion. The fight is scheduled to be contested at the strawweight limit of 115 libras.

Alex Walker is a three-fight veteran of the NEF cage. Since losing her debut in the spring of 2015, Walker has been on a tear throughout the New England MMA circuit. She has won her last four in a row with three of those victories coming by way of submission. Em “NEF 29,” this past June in Lewiston, Maine, Walker forced Sarah Ziehm (1-1) to tap to an arm bar. She trains with Team Kaze of Lancaster, New Hampshire. According to Walker, she is excited to have an opponent to strike with in the form of Rose.

“This girl is a more than a game opponent–she’s also a good striker,” exclaimed Walker. “She won’t back down. This will be a hell of a stand up fight! We’re going to put on a good bout. I’m looking forward to having an opponent that will trade punches and not back down!”

If it is a striking match Walker is looking for, she will indeed find it in Hilarie Rose. Rose, who trains at USMMA in Bellingham, Massachusetts, burst onto the local fight scene in late 2014 with an ultra-brutal switch kick knockout of Tiffany McCoy (2-1). She has won her last two fights, and Rose is determined to end Walker’s streak to become the first-ever NEF women’s champion.

“I’m looking forward to fighting Alex for NEF’s first woman’s strawweight championship,” said Rose. “Alex has won her last few fights and looks like she’s got quick arm locks. Com o que disse, her winning streak ends on 3 de novembro, and I’m bringing the NEF belt home with me. I’m excited to show Maine and the NEF fans my skills.”

próximo evento misto de artes marciais do NEF, “NEF 31: O porto antigo,” verá a estreia da empresa em Portland, Maine no novo, espaço moderno Aura. O evento está programado para acontecer em Sexta-feira, Novembro 3, 2017. Os ingressos já estão à venda em www.auramaine.com.

M-1, M-1 Desafio, artes marciais mistas, MMA, Rússia

Ragozin vs. Halsey to headline M-1 Challenge 83: Tatfight 5 Sete. 23 em Kazan, Rússia

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ST. PETERSBURG, Rússia (Agosto 22, 2017) – M-1 Global will promote the first international mixed-martial-arts event in Republic of Tatarstan history, Setembro 23, as Kazan, Russia hosts M-1 Desafio 83: Tatfight 5.

The main event of the evening will be a light heavyweight bout between American invader Brandon “Touro” Halsey (9-3-0, M-1: 0-1-0), the two-time Bellator champion, e Mikhail Ragozin (8-2-0, M-1: 3-0-0), a National Pankration champion of Russia who is also a pupil of legendary Russian MMA fighter Alexander Shlemenko.

The inaugural M-1 Challenge Flyweight Championship will be contested as the two Grand Prix finalists, Ukrainian MMA National Champion Alexander Doskalchuk (7-1-0, M-1: 1-0-0) takes on Russian Vadim “Papai Noel Mau” Malygin (11-2-1, M-1: 2-1-1), who is a multiple regional champion in hand-to-hand combat and kickboxing.

Also scheduled to fight on the growing M-1 Desafio 83 card is Georgian champion Raul Tutarauli (17-3-0, M-1: 5-1-0) against multiple Russian Army hand-to-hand combat champion Vladimir Kanunnikov (8-0-0, M-1: 0-0-0) in an M-1 Challenge lightweight eliminator to determine the No. 1 contendor.

The Republic of Tatarstan will be represented at this event by the best fighters from Kazan City, Incluindo 2015 & 2016 Republic of Tatarstan MMA champion Ruslan Khisamutdinov, representing the “Divizion” Fight Club, two-time Republic of Tatarstan and Volga Federal District MMA champion Kirill Kuzmin, representing the “Bars Profi” Fight Club, Kyokushin Karate prize-winning Russian champion and winner of the TATFIGHT tournament in Kyokushin Karate, Lenar Suleymanov.

Viewing fans of the event will watch more than a dozen spectacular battles featuring many of the best MMA fighters from Russia, EUA, Brasil, Alemanha, Ucrânia, Kazakhstan and Georgia.

M-1 Global invites true connoisseurs of this courageous and spectacular sport, as well as those who are joining the amazing world of one of the fastest growing sports to the planet, para assistir M-1 Desafio 83: Tatfight 5 em Setembro 23 via M-1 Global.tv or in Canada on Fight Network.

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WWE SIGNEE TO CHALLENGE GULLIVER FOR HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE IN PORTLAND

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PARA DIVULGAÇÃO IMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Agosto 22, 2017) - Fights Nova Inglaterra (NEF) fará sua estreia em Portland em Sexta-feira, Novembro 3, 2017 na Aura com “NEF 31: O Porto Velho.” Hoje cedo, a promoção da luta anunciou a adição de uma luta pelo título amador de artes marciais mistas ao card. Nick Gulliver (4-0) will defend the NEF MMA Amateur Heavyweight Title against Terrance Jean-Jacques (1-0).

“NEF is an amazing organization and I love fighting for them,” said Gulliver. “This will be my fifth fight for NEF and to me, this fight is different. During my fighting career I’ve always been fighting for someone, or something, and I’ve never really had time or the energy to really enjoy it. This fight I’m fighting to prove to myself that I’m good enough to be the heavyweight champion. People tell me every day after sparring or training that I’m good, but I don’t see it yet. I don’t see what others see and this is a time for me to see and believe. This camp I’m going to work and find myself in the process.”

Gulliver, a product of First Class MMA and the Foundry BJJ, has been nothing short of perfect over the course of his amateur career with NEF. “O guardião,” as he is known amongst his fans and teammates, has finished all four of his previous opponents, including a third-round technical knockout of Yorgan DeCastro (2-4) last fall to claim the title belt. DeCastro is the first, and only, opponent to date to make it out of the first round with Gulliver.

“I have a lot to prove to myself and I’m going to look into the mirror on 3 de novembro and see the man I’ve wanted to be in the cage and out,” continued Gulliver. “I’m going to work as much as I can and never give up. Something I always repeat to myself is ‘cowards never start, the weak never finish, winners never quit,’ and I’m not quitting on November 3rd.”

Terrance Jean-Jacques brings a solid amateur wrestling background with him to the NEF cage. The Haverhill, Massachusetts native put together an impressive 22-6 record as the starting heavyweight for the NCAA Division I Iowa Hawkeyes as a freshman. He later transferred to Rhode Island College and was a runner-up at the 2015 Division III wrestling championships. Jean-Jacques signed a developmental deal with the WWE in the spring of 2016 to train at their performance center in Florida.

“Everybody fights for different things,” remarked Jean-Jacques. “Minha coisa é, I’m not doing this for anyone else but my daughter and myself. It’s much bigger than this fight. I’m reinventing myself and it’s kill or be killed. This will be the best version of myself to date. I have goals that I’m charging at in an unstoppable manner and I’m coming to get it. This is my destiny.”

“I want to thank my training partners and my family,” said Gulliver in closing. “I want to thank FirstClass MMA and The Foundry BJJ for everything they have given me. I’ve been training with FirstClass MMA and John Raio for almost three years now and I’ve been training with The Foundry BJJ going on eight years now. I appreciate all they do for me. I can name over 100 people that I train with every week that help push me, day in and day out, and I can’t thank them enough for it.

“Esta luta será uma guerra. If you put me and my opponent, Terrance, side by side and took bets, I’d be the loser all day. Shit, even I would bet against me if it was about size and looks. But this fight will be won by one thing and one thing only and anyone that knows me knows what I’m about to say. This fight will be won with heart. I’m not great at anything I do. I fail at most things, but I have a lot of heart and I push. Sometimes in life heart is what people need most. I’m looking to see what I’ve got on 3 de novembro and I’m looking forward to November 4th when I can wake up and see that I had enough heart and that I am the still the champ. Thank you to everyone involved in my life and thanks again for this fight I greatly appreciate it. Thank you to Terrance Jean-Jacques for coming to Portland to fight. Também, just a quick thank you to my friend Josh Jones, who made me remember the fun in this game again. He got me motivated to fight in this one. I’m hoping this fight is just like watching fireworks at a baseball game. If you’ve never seen fireworks at a baseball game come to this fight and I’ll show you the feeling.”

próximo evento misto de artes marciais do NEF, “NEF 31: O porto antigo,” verá a empresa fazer sua tão esperada estreia em Portland, Maine no novo, espaço moderno Aura. O evento está programado para acontecer em Sexta-feira, Novembro 3, 2017. Os ingressos já estão à venda em www.auramaine.com.