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Bellator 222: MACDONALD VS. KARTU UTAMA GRACIE SET DENGAN ENAM BOUTS

Bulan Juni 12, 2019 FNU47 Tinggalkan komentar

**FULL FIGHT CARD DIUMUMKAN UNTUK MADISON SQUARE GARDEN DI NYC JUMAT INI – TAYANG SECARA EKSKLUSIF DI DAZN**

**NEW YORK -** Antrean yang sangat dinantikan *Bellator 222: MacDonald vs.. Gracie* peristiwa telah diselesaikan dengan dua pertarungan gelar dan 18 serangan listrik secara total mengisi kembalinya Bellator ke Madison Square Garden Jumat ini, Bulan Juni 14 - hanya DAZN. Kartu bertabur bintang ini menjadi tajuk utama di acara utama ganda yang akan menampilkan pertandingan semifinal Grand Prix Dunia Kelas Welter antara juara dunia kelas welter Bellator saat ini. **Rory MacDonald** (20-5-1) mempertahankan gelarnya melawan sabuk hitam jiu-jitsu Brasil yang tak terkalahkan yang dilatih Renzo Gracie **Neiman Gracie** (9-0), serta dua nama olahraga terbesar di **Lyoto Machida** (25-8) dan **Chael Sonnen** (31-16-1) akhirnya bertemu setelah bertahun-tahun karir paralel di dunia MMA.

Kartu utama *Bellator 222* akan melakukan streaming langsung secara eksklusif di DAZN di 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, sementara tindakan pendahuluan dimulai pada 6:30 p.m. IS / 3:30 p.m. PST dan juga akan streamingDAZN atau secara global di Aplikasi Seluler Bellator.

Tiket terbatas tetap tersedia dan dapat dibeli secara online dari Ticketmaster.com, MSG.com dan Bellator.com.

Kartu utama dengan aliran DAZN juga memiliki fitur **Darrion Caldwell** (13-2) mempertahankan gelar dunia kelas bantam Bellator melawan juara kelas bantam dari Rizin Fighting FederationKyoji Horiguchi (27-2) dalam “juara vs. juara ”, menyusul kemenangan kuncian Horiguchi ketika keduanya bertemu di ring Rizin pada Desember lalu di Jepang, serta kontes catchweight 175 pon antara ace bergulat polarisasi **Dillon Danis** (1-0) dan Max Humphrey (3-2). Selain itu, penggemar akan melihat pertarungan kelas bulu yang menarik menampilkan mantan juara Bellator 135-pound **Eduardo Dantas** (21-6) membuat lompatan menjadi 145-pound dalam upaya untuk menyerahkan **Juan Archuleta** (21-1) kehilangan pertama dalam karir Bellatornya, sementara **Ricky Trays** (11-2) menyambut tak terkalahkan **Patrick Mix** (10-0) di kelas bantam.

Tindakan awal untuk *Bellator 222* juga harus dilihat dan menampilkan banyak bintang baru Bellator. Mereka yang menonton akan melihat pertandingan yang disorot oleh **Aaron Pico** (4-2) melawan **Adam Borics** (12-0) pada 145-pon, serta adu domba antar promosi kedua **Rena** dari Rizin (8-2) terhadap **Lindsay VanZandt** (5-1) dalam pertarungan catchweight 112 pon. *Bellator 222*juga akan melihat kembalinya "The Heat" ke MSG, saat petinju juara dunia **Heather Hardy** (2-1) wajah **Taylor Turner (**3-5) di kelas terbang. Wajah yang dikenali di **Mike Kimbel** (2-1), **Robson Gracie Jr.** (1-0) dan **Haim Gozali** (10-6) semua juga akan bersaing, sementara mantan *The Ultimate Fighter* peserta **Phil Hawes** (4-2) akan melakukan debut promosinya. Akhirnya, baru-baru ini diumumkan bahwa Guru Taekwondo yang tak terkalahkan **Valerie Loureda** (1-0) akan membuat penampilan keduanya saat dia menyambut **Larkyn Dasch** (0-1) ke kandang Bellator pada Jumat malam di Madison Square Garden.

*Bellator 222* Kartu Utama:

*Perebutan Gelar Semifinal Kelas Welter Dunia Grand Prix:* **Rory MacDonald** (20-5-1) vs. **Neiman Gracie** (9-0)

*Pertandingan Acara Co-Main Kelas Berat Ringan:* **Lyoto Machida** (25-8) vs. **Chael Sonnen** (31-16-1)

*175-Pertarungan Pound Catchweight:* **Dillon Danis** (1-0) vs. **Max Humphrey** (3-2)

*Bantam Bout:* **Ricky Trays** (11-2) vs. **Patrick Mix** (10-0)

*Bulu Bout:* **Eduardo Dantas** (21-6) vs. **Juan Archuleta** (22-1)

*Perebutan Gelar Juara Dunia Kelas Bantam:* **Darrion Caldwell** (13-2) vs. **Kyoji Horiguchi** (27-2)

**Undercard:**

*Bulu Bout:* **Aaron Pico** (4-2) vs. **Adam Borics** (12-0)

*Perempuan kelas terbang Bout:* **Heather Hardy** (2-1) vs. **Taylor Turner** (3-5)

*Perempuan kelas terbang Bout:* **Valerie Loureda** (1-0) vs. **Larkyn Dasch** (0-1)

*Welter Bout:* **Robson Gracie Jr.** (1-0) vs. Oscar Vera (Debut Pro)

*Bantam Bout:* **Mike Kimbel** (2-1) vs. **Gambar placeholder Sebastian Ruiz** (2-2)

*175-Pertarungan Pound Catchweight:* **Haim Gozali** (10-6) vs. Gustavo Wurlitzer (22-22, 1 NC)

*Pertandingan Kelas Catch 112-Pound Putri:* **Rena Kubota** (8-2) vs. **Lindsay VanZandt** (5-1)

*Menengah Bout:* **Phil Hawes** (4-2) vs. **Michael Wilcox** (6-3)

*Ringan Bout:* **Marcus Surin** (5-1) vs. Nekruz Mirkhojaev (4-2)

*kelas terbang Bout:* **Brandon Medina** (Debut Pro) vs. **Brandon Polcare** (1-2)

*165-Pertarungan Pound Catchweight:* **Kastriot Xhema** (2-3) vs. **Whitney Jean Francois** (2-6-1)

*Bulu Bout:* **John Beneduce** (2-2) vs. Kenny Rivera (2-1)

*Kartu dapat berubah

Silahkan kunjungi Bellator.com untuk informasi lebih lanjut.

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CORAPI OUT, LOCKARD IN AGAINST ERICKSON; FIGHT NOW FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE AT NEF 39

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UNTUK SEGERA: Lewiston, Maine (Bulan Juni 4, 2019) - Perkelahian New England (NEF) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Saturday, Bulan Juni 22 dengan acara seni bela diri campuran berikutnya, “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN.” Sebelumnya hari ini, the fight promotion announced that Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (9-7) akan bertemu Dylan Lockard (5-1) for the vacant NEF Professional Lightweight Championship. Former champion Ryan Sanders (18-9) decided to vacate the title late last year due to the extreme weight cuts he had to endure to make the lightweight limit of 155 pon.

Pertarungan, originally scheduled to be a non-title affair between Erickson and Lewis Corapi (8-5), came about after Corapi had to pull out due to illness.

“Jesse Erickson has been a perennial contender since the inception of the NEF Lightweight Title,” menyatakan NEF co-pemilik mak comblang Matt Peterson. “Di 22 bouts between his amateur and professional career, you have to go all the way back to his very first fight in 2012 to find the one time that Erickson has ever had a fight go to the judge’s scorecards. He always competes with a ferocity that leads him to securing the finish, or being finished. He’s pure fire every time he climbs in the cage. Dylan Lockard, by the same token, has only lost once between his amateur and professional outings and is one of the hottest prospects in New England right now. Sebagai seorang amatir, Lockard beat both Josh Harvey and Caleb Hall—two NEF staples that are undefeated and have looked unstoppable since turning professional. You couldn’t ask for a more perfectly matched fight between two experienced, hungry athletes to fill the highly coveted lightweight title.”

Erickson has attempted to capture the lightweight belt three times previously, twice against Bruce Boyington (17-11) and once against current UFC competitor Devin Powell (9-4), only to come up short in each fight. Erickson says he will be patient in this bout in hopes of winning the title that has eluded him to date.

“First, I want to thank Dylan for stepping up to take the bout,” remarked Erickson. “He seems well-rounded and has wins over some quality opponents. I’m working hard every day and will enter the cage in the best shape I’ve ever been in. I’m not going to be in a rush in the cage on June 22nd. I have five rounds to put him away and finally walk out with that belt. Victory or Valhalla, fourth time’s the charm.”

Lockard will definitely be entering hostile territory with hundreds of Erickson’s hometown friends, family and fans in the crowd. The fight will take place ten pounds heavier than the featherweight limit Lockard usually competes at.

Everything about Lockard’s background, akan tetapi, indicates that he rises to meet any challenge. In 2010 he won a state championship at 152 pounds wrestling for Timberlane Regional High School in Plaistow, New Hampshire, finishing his senior season with an impressive 38-9 record. He began his amateur MMA career in 2014 and went a perfect 4-0, defeating some of the best the region has to offer including Harvey and Hall. Lockard turned pro in the summer of 2016. His only loss to date has been against a very tough Shane Manley (5-5), who longtime NEF fans will remember as the athlete who handed both Jesse Erickson and Ray Wood (8-5) the first losses of their respective MMA careers. Lockard is currently on a two-fight win streak since the loss to Manley, most-recently upending previously-undefeated Anthony Wright (4-1) on a fight card in Rhode Island last fall.

“I’m excited to come up to Maine and fight for the NEF title,” said Lockard when reached for comment. “Jesse is a really tough opponent, and I think we match up well. It’s going to be an exciting fight for the fans.”

“NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN,” akan berlangsung pada hari Sabtu, Bulan Juni 22, 2019 di Androscoggin Bank Colisee di Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tiket yang dijual sekarang di www.TheColisee.com.

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SECOND WOMEN’S BOUT ADDED TO NEF 39 FIGHT CARD

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UNTUK SEGERA: Lewiston, Maine (Mei 29, 2019) - Perkelahian New England (NEF) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Saturday, Bulan Juni 22 dengan acara seni bela diri campuran berikutnya, “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN.” Sebelumnya hari ini, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur women’s bantamweight bout to the card. Megan Rosado dijadwalkan untuk menghadapi Sarai Knapp pada berat melawan dari 135-pound.

Megan Rosado is currently an even 1-1 since debuting in the NEF cage late last year. She took on Glory Watson at “NEF 36” in September and went the distance in a back-and-forth, thrilling contest. Watson was able to pull out a split decision on the judges’ scorecards to take the victory. Rosado returned last month at “NEF 38” in Portland, Maine to face Amanda Bennett (0-2). Lagi, the fight went to the judges’ Scorecard, but this time it was Rosado walking out of the cage with the win. She represents Nate Libby’s Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.

“I’m super excited to step back into the cage for my third amateur fight,” kata Rosado. “It’s safe to say that I’m addicted to the whole fight experience! I may not have a squeaky clean undefeated record, but getting a taste of a loss and a win is what makes you more dangerous, menurutku. Aku tahu apa-apa tentang lawan saya, but that doesn’t even begin to scare me. Im’ma bring it, and I’m going to win on June 22. Jangan sampai ketinggalan!"

Sarai Knapp will be making her amateur MMA debut at “NEF 39” on June 22nd. She will make the 1,000-mile trip from her home state of Indiana to compete against Rosado. Knapp represents Lee Brothers MMA based in Fort Wayne.

“Training mixed martial arts has changed my life,” remarked Knapp. “I’m just excited to challenge myself against a tough opponent like Megan. My coach tells me that everybody from Nate Libby’s gym is tough, so we’re getting ready for a fight.”

The bout between Rosado and Knapp is the second women’s fight announced for the “NEF 39” card. Also on the amateur card that night, Glory Watson (4-0) will meet Caree Hill (4-1) for the vacant women’s flyweight championship.

“NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN,” akan berlangsung pada hari Sabtu, Bulan Juni 22, 2019 di Androscoggin Bank Colisee di Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com.

Tentang Perkelahian New England

Perkelahian New England ("NEF") adalah perkelahian perusahaan event promosi. Misi NEF adalah membuat acara dengan kualitas terbaik untuk pejuang dan penggemar. Tim eksekutif NEF memiliki pengalaman yang luas dalam manajemen olahraga tempur, produksi acara, hubungan media, pemasaran, hukum dan periklanan

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BOUCHER HOPES SECOND TIME WILL BE A CHARM FOR CAPTURING FLYWEIGHT TITLE

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UNTUK SEGERA: Lewiston, Maine (Mei 25, 2019) - Perkelahian New England (NEF) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Saturday, Bulan Juni 22 dengan acara seni bela diri campuran berikutnya, “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN.” One of the featured fights on the amateur portion of the pro/am card will see Nate Boucher (4-3) tangle with Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant NEF Amateur Flyweight Title.

This will be Boucher’s second attempt at capturing the flyweight belt. Then-undefeated, Boucher met Justin Witham (4-4) pada bulan November 2017 for the championship in Portland, Maine. Witham went on to win the bout, and the title, via split decision on the judges’ Scorecard. Many in attendance, akan tetapi, felt that Boucher had dominated the bout.

The loss to Witham was the start of a three-fight skid for the former wrestler from Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine. Boucher has rebounded and put himself back in contention for the flyweight strap with back-to-back first-round submission victories at “NEF 36” dan “NEF 37,” masing-masing.

Boucher represents Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Lewiston, Maine.

“Since coming up short on the judges’ scorecards in my first title fight—a fight that many fans feel I won—I have been focused on one single goal: getting another shot at the belt,” said Boucher. “Akhirnya, that opportunity is here and I don’t plan on allowing anything to stand in my way of achieving my main goal which is winning the flyweight title! I’m doing everything that I need to do in order to make sure that the judges don’t play a role in the outcome on June 22nd. Special thanks to all of my sponsors and supporters for helping me on my way back to the belt fight—I vow to make you all proud at ‘All-American’ in Lewiston.”

Robert Presley, dikenal sebagai “Sang Pejuang,” comes to Maine all the way from Lancaster, Ohio to challenge for the flyweight title. He was victorious in his most recent bout last January via unanimous decision. With this being his tenth amateur bout, Presley plans on turning pro soon after. He represents both 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu and the Lancaster Academy of MMA.

“On June 22nd, I will be flying in from the little town of Newark, Ohio to go to war with Nate Boucher for the NEF flyweight title,” said Presley. “I don’t know much about Nate, but I will be honored to share the cage with him. Setelah laga ini, I am turning pro. I’ve learned a lot from my amateur career and am ready to showcase my talent. Many thanks to NEF for giving me a chance to please their home crowd. I hope everyone is ready for a battle!"

Tentang Perkelahian New England

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A NEW MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION WILL BE CROWNED AT NEF 39

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UNTUK SEGERA: Lewiston, Maine (Mei 22, 2019) - Perkelahian New England (NEF) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Saturday, Bulan Juni 22 dengan acara seni bela diri campuran berikutnya, “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN.” Sebelumnya hari ini, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur title fight to the card. Carlton Charles (3-2) akan menghadapi 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) last June, Charles returned to the cage one month ago in New Hampshire and picked up yet another first-round knockout win.

“Selalu, 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) musim gugur yang lalu, 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.

Tentang Perkelahian New England

Combate Americas, DAZN, seni bela diri campuran, MMA

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

Mei 22, 2019 FNU47 Tinggalkan komentar

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McCottrell dan Gomez bertarung untuk supremasi kelas bulu di 559 perkelahian

Mei 7, 2019 FNU47 Tinggalkan komentar

SELMA, CALIF. - Dua prospek kelas bulu muda terpanas di California akan bertanding Sabtu, 18 Mei di Fresno di Rainbow Ballroom bersama 559 Perkelahian emas di telepon.

Seniman bela diri campuran Coalinga seberat 145 pon, Enoch McCottrell menempatkan miliknya 3-0 rekor di baris melawan Bakersfield Vince Gomez (3-0) dalam acara utama 559 perkelahian 72.

“Saya tidak bisa memikirkan dua petarung yang lebih hebat di Valley sekarang," 559 Perkelahian presiden Jeremy Luchau berkata. “Keduanya punya gaya yang mengasyikkan, suka menyelesaikan pertarungan dan merupakan pilihan mudah untuk memperjuangkan gelar kosong kami. ”

Dalam acara co-main, 559 Melawan juara Kelas Bantam putri Maritza Sanchez (5-6) mempertaruhkan gelarnya melawan petenis Oakland Lindsay Scaturro (1-1).

Yang juga ditampilkan di kartu adalah pertarungan Perebutan Gelar California Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Light Heavyweight State antara Gregory Morales dari Ceres (4-1) dan Lancaster’s Chadricc Kindle (3-2).

“Kami memiliki banyak pertarungan hebat di atas kartu ini. Semua orang menikmati menyaksikan kebangkitan Maritza di MMA dan sangat menyenangkan memiliki Gregory Morales dan Chadricc kembali untuk berjuang untuk kita juga,Kata Luchau.

Total 17 pertarungan akan diperebutkan, termasuk tiga pertarungan super bergulat. “Ini adalah kartu pertarungan yang terisi, dengan 14 MMA dan 3 pertarungan bergulat,Kata Luchau. “Sungguh menyenangkan bisa kembali ke akar kami dan bekerja dengan semua sekolah
di Valley untuk pertarungan grappling dan MMA. ”

Juga, yang kembali beraksi adalah kelas menengah Arroyo Grande Isaiah Hughes (5-1) yang melawan Joseph Gaceta dari Ridgecrest dan Jaime Llamas kelas menengah Merced- Trevino (1-0) melawan David Marquez dari Kerman (0-2).

“Hughes telah lama menjadi favorit penggemar di 559 perkelahian, serta Gaceta. Saya sangat menantikan untuk melihat mereka kembali ke kandang,Kata Luchau. "Juga, Llamas-Trevino adalah seseorang yang harus diawasi ”

Dalam serangan lain; Kelas jerami Del Rey Angelic Pimentel melakukan debutnya melawan Bola Oksana Sakramen (0-0), Kelas menengah Sacramento Daniel Zaragoza (2-2) melawan Adrian Silva dari Bakersfield (1-1-1), Wasco kelas welter Troy Butler (3-2) menghadapi Aaron Armijo dari San Jose (2-0-1), Kelas bantam gabungan Michael Gomez (0-2) melawan Liovardo Garfias dari Porterville (1-0), Clovis ringan Xavier Moreno (2-0) melawan Hipolito Leon dari Kerman (1-3), Kelas bulu Grover Beach Marvin Garcia (1-0) melawan Pedro Juarez dari Tracy (1-1), Fresno kelas welter David Chacon (1-0) melawan Eric Rush dari Los Angeles (0-0), Paso Robles, Jeremy Covert yang ringan melakukan debutnya melawan Denny Stout dari Bakersfield (0-0), dan petinju kelas berat Fresno, Larry Gonzales, melawan Juan Espinoza dari Kettleman City (0-0).

Dalam pertarungan bergulat; Adan Lozano dari Parlier akan bertemu dengan Madera’s Kyle Mask, Alexzander Alvarado dari Parlier akan melawan Jorge Melchor dari Madera dan Damian Gomez dari Selma menghadapi Brandon Cohea dari Porterville.

Untuk informasi lebih lanjut kunjungi www.559fights.com

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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 (Bulan April 28, 2019) - Perkelahian New England (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.

Dalam acara utama, 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 Balai (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.

Pada bagian amatir kartu pertarungan, 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). Dalam melakukannya, 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.

Di keempat, 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:

PROFESIONAL

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

Amatir

Kam Arnold def. Henry Clark via KO, bulat 1
Taylor Thompson def. Andrea Howland via submission, bulat 1
Duncan Smith def. Jon Tefft via unanimous decision
Tom Pagliarulo def. Zac Richard via unanimous decision
Arii Fernandez def. Ryan Savage via submission, bulat 1
Titus Pannell def. Justin Philbrook via TKO, bulat 2
Brian Cosco def. Garry Carr via TKO, bulat 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, bulat 1
Jordan Norman def. Greg Ishihara via TKO, bulat 2
Nate White def. Clifford Redman via tapout to strikes, bulat 1
Schuyler Vallaincourt def. Dillon Henry via ref stoppage, bulat 2
Adina Beaudry def. Traci Baldwin via TKO, bulat 2

Acara dicampur-seni bela diri NEF berikutnya, “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN,” akan berlangsung pada hari Sabtu, Bulan Juni 22, 2019 di Androscoggin Bank Colisee di Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com.