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NEF CELEBRATES TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH RIVETING FIGHT NIGHT IN PORTLAND; RETURN TO L/A AREA ANNOUNCED

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Portland, Maine (Pebrero 13, 2022) – One new champion and one successful title defense in the amateur ranks and one stunning reversal of fortune at the professional level highlighted New England Fights’ 10-year anniversary card Saturday night.

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” was a jam-packed, 15-fight fusillade before another sold-out, energetic crowd at Aura in Portland, Maine.

Mike Murray ugZach Faulkner thrilled those fans with an early “Fight of the Year” candidate in their brouhaha for the vacant 170-pound title. Murray (4-2) applied the lessons he learned in prior losses to Zac Richard and Tim Birkenhead at NEF 40 ug 41, sa tinagsa, by rallying for a split decision victory over Faulkner (4-2).

On the heels of a unanimous win on the scorecards in his most recent fight, Faulkner set the tone with a thunderous slam in the opening round. He fought out of a guillotine attempt in the second stanza and bounced back from a pair of early Murray takedowns to inflict a fair share of punishment in the third.

Murray turned momentum in his direction by landing a bundle of bombs in round four, and Faulkner’s takedown late in the fifth likely wasn’t enough to seal the deal after Murray connected with a series of body punches.

The other title bout took much less time and left far less to interpretation.Tyler Smythe (4-1) was authoritative in his first defense of the 125-pound strap, dispatchingRyan Burgess (3-3) via rear naked choke at 2:37 sa opening round.

Burgess ended a four-year layoff from the NEF hexagon to challenge Smythe, who won the title with a technical knockout of Caleb Austin.

He pushed the issue early, but Smythe turned the tables on that aggression by throwing Burgess to the mat. Burgess’ attempt at a retaliatory armbar failed, and Smythe ultimately locked in a guillotine choke that ended his night.

In a highlight among the five professional bouts, Carl Langston – winless in six prior pro bouts after an extensive amateur career – avenged his most recent defeat with a rear naked choke ofZac Richard.

The end came 81 seconds after the opening bell, when Richard (1-1), a past NEF amateur champion and decorated wrestler, went for a takedown. He initially succeeded but gave up his back and fell victim to the choke.

Both fighters accepted the 140-pound bout on only a few days’ notice after their initial opponents became unavailable. Richard lowered the boom on Langston with a knockout at 3:52 of the first round in his pro debut back in November.

Langston, who went 7-9 as an amateur and took four of his six pro conquerors to the scorecards, promised a different outcome in his pre-fight remarks, and he delivered.

Aaron Lacey sa Bangor, Maine, making his first appearance in the cage since September 2018, milambo ngadto sa 7-2 in the pro main event with a second-round technical knockout to strikes over Bronx bomber and Bellator veteranJerome Mickle (4-12).  In an emotional moment to end the night, Mickle announced his retirement after nearly nine years of cage competition.

Lacey took advantage of an early takedown to dominate the first round of the 155-pound showcase, then ramped up his ground-and-pound assault to another level in the second chapter before the referee waved off the proceedings at 1:42.

In the sole women’s fight on the card, panon sa katawhan-nga makapahimuotGlory Watson (2-1) continued her winning ways with a rear naked choke of previously undefeatedAlibeth Milliron (2-1) sa 2:23 of the second round in their 115-pound tussle.

Both women landed early haymakers, with Watson’s facial expressions indicating she was anything but hurt. She further demonstrated that point by taking Milliron to the canvas and narrowly running out of time in her first attempt to turn out the lights.

Milliron made more overtures with the stand-up game in round two. A quick takedown and a series of punches gave Watson another opportunity for the choke, Apan, and she sealed the deal.

In a battle of two 140-pounders making their pro debut, Nate Grimard exercised top control throughout and breezed to a unanimous decision over Anthony Vasta.  Grimard’s success as a pro comes as no surprise to fans. He is a former NEF Amateur Featherweight Champion who put together a record of 4-1 in the amateur ranks.

Mohammad Al Kinani also enjoyed a victorious dive into the pro waters, needing only 42 seconds to dismissChris Rooney (0-2) via strikes at 155. Al Kinani countered Rooney’s early kick with a flurry, dropping Rooney and subjecting him to another barrage that hastened the stoppage.

First Class MMA stablematesCody Kilton ugJustin nga panapton passed muster with the judges in back-to-back amateur bouts.

Kilton (2-1) carved out a unanimous decision overKaleb Kenney(0-2) sa 155. Kangas (1-3) tasted victory for the first time with a split decision verdict at the expense ofJon Assam (2-4). Kangas kept control on the ground through the second and third rounds to put the long-awaited mark in the left-hand column of his ledger.

Three amateur bouts featured the rookie outing for both combatants.

Mike Jolicoeur used an arm triangle to take care of business againstSi Smith sa 145. In a 125-pound collision, Key Baltazar locked in a rear naked choke at 1:33 of the second round againstQuinn Poirier. Baltazar’s team, Nostos MMA, was an undefeated 3-0 at “NEF 46.”Jack Burke punctuated his win overNick Legrande with a brutal knockout blow at 1:25 of the opening frame in their 265-pound rumble.

Curtis Ouellette (2-3) spoiledChristopher Smith’s debut with a TKO via accumulation of strikes in round three.

Two other amateur scraps produced first-round finishes.Jeff Reynolds (3-2) won by rear naked choke overDavid McCarty (1-1) sa 185, ugBen Grady(3-0) kept his record spotless whenBrandon Maillet-Fevens (3-3) couldn’t continue after injuring his arm while blocking a kick. Reynolds’ win gave his team of Karasu Tengu Academy a perfect record of 2-0 on the night.

The quick results from Portland, Maine:

PROPESYONAL MMA

Aaron Lacey def. Jerome Mickle via TKO (round two)

Carl Lagston def. Zac Richard via rear-naked choke (round one)

Glory Watson def. Alibeth Milliron via rear-naked choke (round two)

Nathaniel Grimard def. Anthony Vasta via unanimous decision

Mohammad Al Kinani def. Chris Rooney via TKO (round one)

Amateur MMA

Mike Murray def. Zach Faulkner via unanimous decision

Tyler Smythe def. Ryan Burgess via guillotine (round one)

Mike Jolicoeur def. Will Smith via arm triangle (round one)

Key Baltazar def. Quinn Poirier via rear-naked choke (round two)

Jack Burke def. Nick Legrande via KO (round one)

Jeff Reynolds def. David McCarty via rear-naked choke (round one)

Ben Grady def. Brandon Maillet-Fevens via TKO (round one)

Cody Kilton def. Kaleb Kenney via unanimous decision

Justin Kangas def. Jon Assam via split decision

Curtis Ouellette def. Christopher Smith via TKO (round three)

NEF announced that it will return to the Twin Cities for its next installment. "NEF 47: Good Friends, Better Enemies” will pit Lewiston-Auburn mainstays Jesse Erickson and Matthew Denning in the main event. The card is scheduled for Saturday, Abril 30 at Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn, Maine. For more details or to get your seats now, adto sanewenglandfights.com/tickets.

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LANGSTON STEPS IN TO REMATCH RICHARD AT NEF 46 THIS SATURDAY

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LANGSTON STEPS IN TO REMATCH RICHARD AT NEF 46 KINI SABADO

SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Pebrero 8, 2022) - New England away (Kaha) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event, "NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, Pebrero 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the fight card.Carl Langston(0-6) kuhaon saZac "Bato" nga si Richard (1-0) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 145 libra.

Langston stepped in on short notice to replace Richard’s previous opponent Urias Osorio (0-0) who pulled out of the fight earlier in the week. Likewise, Langston was recently left without an opponent on the “NEF 46” card when his originally-scheduled opponent Shaun Ray (2-1) revealed to promoters that he could no longer pass medicals to obtain a fight license.

The bout will now be a rematch of the first meeting between Langston and Richard that took place last November at “NEF45.” That fight, which was Richard’s professional debut, saw Richard defeat Langston by technical knockout in the first round. Langston says the outcome will be different this Saturday.

“When I got asked to take this rematch on short notice it was a no brainer for me,” said Langston.  “Thank you to NEF for the opportunity and Zac’s team. This fight is going to have a very different outcome.”

“I’m very disappointed in the original fight being dropped,” noted Richard. “However, I worked too hard to sit on the sidelines and watch. I’m thankful to still have the opportunity to fight.”

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place this Saturday, Pebrero 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Pultahan sa 6 pm with first fight at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.Ticketmaster.com.  The event will also stream live in its entirety atwww.CombatSportsNow.com at a price of $29.99.

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GRIMARD AND VASTA SET TO GO PRO AT NEF 46

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Nobyembre 30, 2021) - New England away (Kaha) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event, "NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, Pebrero 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the fight card. Former NEF Amateur Featherweight ChampionNathaniel Grimard (0-0) is scheduled to take onAnthony Vasta (0-0) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 145-libra.

Nathaniel Grimard made his NEF MMA debut in September 2019 at “NEF 40: School of Hard Knocks.” That night, Grimard submitted Justin Kangas (0-3) via armbar in the first round. During the pandemic lockdown, Grimard competed twice in Florida and improved his record to 3-0. His unbeaten record positioned Grimard to challenge for the then vacant NEF Featherweight Championship. Sa Agosto, Grimard stopped Brandon Maillet-Fevens (3-2) in the second round at “NEF 44: Back in Black” to become the 145-pound titleholder. Grimard got right back in the cage at “NEF 45: Uprising” to defend his strap against Billy Wilson (7-1) from the famed Jackson Wink MMA camp in New Mexico. Grimard lost a laborious five-round decision that made Wilson the new champion. Karon, Grimard hits the reset switch as he plans to turn professional against NEF newcomer, Anthony Vasta. Grimard represents Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire where he trains under UFC and Bellator veteran, and former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, Devin Powell (10-5).

“I can’t imagine a better way to start my pro career than on NEF’s 10th anniversary card,” Grimard stated. “I have big goals for myself and I’m ready to take on anybody in my way. I have nothing but respect for Vasta and his martial arts skills, but I have never been more focused.”

Anthony Vasta will also be making his professional debut at NEF 46. Vasta and Grimard made their respective MMA amateur debuts within a couple of months of each other. Vasta and Grimard share another common tie, as both competed on the same card in Florida during the pandemic. Vasta has a 1-1 amateur record and trains at Defensive Edge Martial Arts Academy in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

“Being able to make my professional debut against another rising New England fighter that I respect is exciting,” Vasta stated. “It’s time to take the next step in my career, put my skills to the test, and seize the opportunity. My style is really unorthodox and hard to prepare for. I plan to go out there and put on a dominant performance against another tough prospect of this division.”

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place on Saturday, Pebrero 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Pultahan sa 6 pm with first fight at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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MURRAY VS FAULKNER SET TO CLASH FOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Nobyembre 23, 2021) - New England away (Kaha) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event, "NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, Pebrero 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur championship bout to the fight card. Former NEF Lightweight Contender“Magic” Mike Murray(3-2) is scheduled to move up in weight to faceZach Faulkner (4-1) for the currently vacant NEF Welterweight Championship at a fight weight of 170 libra. The Championship was recently vacated when former title holder Mike Bezanson (5-0) publicly stated that he will be turning professional in his next bout.

Mike Murray has dazzled fans since he made his NEF debut in June 2019. After rattling off impressive back-to-back first-round rear-naked-choke submission victories in his first two fights, Murray faced off against Zac Richard (1-0) for the then vacant NEF Lightweight Championship. After a lively five-round fight, Murray lost a decision to Richard. Murray rebounded with a win in Florida. Murray recently retired from a successful service career in the US Marine Corps.

“I’m extremely grateful and excited to be back after two years outside of the cage, and to be given the opportunity to fight for the 170-pound title against an absolutely game opponent,” Murray stated. “I personally feel like we are each other’s best match up after seeing his striking and jiu jitsu in his last fight. I’ve been two years out of the cage, but not two years out of the fight. This past summer alone, I went undefeated in Muay Thai, and had 15 jiu jitsu matches, and placed increasingly higher in each tournament. My prediction for this fight is that it’ll be the most entertaining amateur fight on this card – if not this year. I’ve been putting in the work to be the most lethal version of myself, and I believe this is the best I’ve ever been coming into a fight. There’s no animosity going into this one, this is purely two dogs getting locked in a cage. I’m so thrilled to be a part of this incredibly special 10-year anniversary card. This will for sure be a night to remember.”

Zach Faulkner made his triumphant NEF debut in 2017 at “NEF 30: Rumble in Bangor” and has remained perfect inside the NEF hexagon ever since. He most recently won a unanimous decision victory over Curtis Ouellette (1-3) last August at “NEF 44” in New Hampshire. He trains with Jon Deupree (1-0) at Recon Fitness in Westbrook, Maine.

“I’m super excited to not only have the opportunity to fight for the NEF welterweight title, but also to be able to fight on such a big card against a tough, game opponent,” Faulkner stated. “Winning would mean a lot to me because it would show that my fight journey is moving in the right direction and show that I’m ready to start to think about moving up to the next level.”

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place on Saturday, Pebrero 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Pultahan sa 6 pm with first fight at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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WOMEN’S FIGHT WILL MARK THE RETURN OF GLORY WATSON TO THE NEF CAGE

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Milford, New Hampshire (Hulyo 16, 2021) - New England away (Kaha) returns with its next event, "NEF 44: Back in Black,” on August 21, 2021, at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. The show will feature both mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing fights. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of a professional women’s strawweight bout to the fight card.Glory Watson(0-1) gikatakda sa pagsugatRebecca Brygmann(0-1) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 115 libra.

Glory Watson last appeared in the NEF cage in November 2019, suffering her first and only amateur loss in a strawweight title fight to a very tough Cara Greenwell (10-5).  Prior to that time, Watson had rattled off six wins in a row to start her amateur career, capturing the NEF Women’s Amateur Bantamweight Championship in the process. She made her professional debut during the pandemic on a fight card in Florida, losing via first round submission to Ariana Melendez (1-1).  Watson looks to get her first win as a professional on August 21. She currently represents Young’s MMA in Bangor, Maine.

“I am looking forward to returning to the cage for an amazing promotion and to do so against an experienced opponent,” said Watson. “This will be my second professional fight, and I am beyond excited for the cage doors to lock behind me! Wishing my opponent a healthy fight camp and best of skill on August 21st!"

Like her opponent, Rebecca Bryggman will also be looking for the first win of her professional career at NEF 44. Bryggman made her pro debut for national promotion Bellator in a losing effort to Elise Reed (4-0) in October 2019. She was 2-1 ingon nga usa ka amateur, undefeated in MMA with her sole loss coming in a kickboxing bout. Bryggman fights out of New York.

“It’s all about divine timing and I’ve been hungry, patiently waiting to get back in the cage,” noted Bryggman.  “Now is the time. A starved animal is a dangerous animal, and I’m that animal.”

Tickets for “NEF 44: Back in Black” are on sale now atwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/.  The MMA and kickboxing event will take place at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire on Saturday, August 21, 2021, with a bell-time of 7 pm.

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CALEB HALL SET TO RETURN TO ACTION AT NEF 44 IN MILFORD, NH

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Milford, New Hampshire (Hunyo 30, 2021) - New England away (Kaha) returns with its next event, "NEF 44: Back in Black,” on August 21, 2021, at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. The show will feature both mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing fights. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of a professional lightweight bout to the fight card.Caleb Hall(3-0) gikatakda sa pag-atubangShaun Ray(2-0) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 155 libra.

Caleb Hall is riding a six-fight win streak in the NEF cage dating back to his amateur days. He has not lost a fight with the promotion since 2015. Hall is a former NEF Amateur Featherweight Champion. He turned pro in 2018 with a first round submission victory over tough veteran John Ortolani (11-14).  Sa pagkatinuod, all three of Hall’s wins as a professional have come via first round submission.

Hall is a product of Dirigo High School in Dixfield, Maine where he captured two state titles on the wrestling team. In recent years, Hall has taken up residence in Las Vegas, Nevada where he trains at Syndicate MMA.

“I’m excited to make my return to the cage under NEF once again,” said Hall.  “I’m looking forward to getting out and testing my skill against my opponent.”

Hall’s opponent, Shaun Ray, is also undefeated as a professional fighter with two wins to his credit. He is a graduate of Easton High School in Easton, Maryland. Ray currently resides in Waterville, Maine.

“This has been a long time dream to be able to fight in the cage,” said Ray.  “I’ve been training for this for years off and on. I get to test my skills against a worthy opponent. Thank you for making this possible and much respect to all involved!"

Tickets for “NEF 44: Back in Black” are on sale now atwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/.  The MMA and kickboxing event will take place at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire on Saturday, August 21, 2021, with a bell-time of 7 pm.

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CARLTON CHARLES RETURNING TO THE MMA CAGE AT NEF 44 IN MILFORD, NH

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Milford, New Hampshire (Hunyo 25, 2021) - New England away (Kaha) returns with its next event, "NEF 44: Back in Black,” on August 21, 2021, at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire. The show will feature both mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing fights. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur middleweight fight to the card.Carlton Charles(3-2) makigtagboJosh Banks (0-0) sa usa ka away gibug-aton sa 185 libra.

Carlton Charles, now representing Recon Fitness based in Westbrook, Maine, was a standout athlete on the football field. He played for Windham High School in Windham, Maine and later coached the team to a state championship as an assistant in 2009. Charles went on to play for the Division 1 University of Maine Black Bears.

He made his MMA debut in the summer of 2017 at “NEF 30” with a blistering knockout of Josh Jones (2-4) lang 23 seconds into the first round. Charles would follow up that performance with a 12 second knockout of Delmarkis Edwards in early 2018 at “NEF 32.”

After making an unsuccessful challenge for the NEF Amateur Welterweight Title against Duncan Smith (5-3) at “NEF 34,” Charles picked up a victory in his last fight on a card in the Granite State in the spring of 2019. The fight against Banks will mark Charles’ return to cage action after a 28-month absence.

“Tawo, I’m just excited to get back in there and with NEF making its first appearance in NH, there’s no better time,” said Charles. “It’s been awhile since anyone has been able to get the opportunity to compete, so I feel blessed with this chance. Alang kanako, it’s been over two years now due to an injury in 2019 and then the pandemic shutting other opportunities down. Ako wala kaayo masayud sa akong kontra, other than he comes from a great gym that will have him ready to compete. I’m thankful to my coaches and his team for this opportunity. As usual, I am coming to put on a show and I know my opponent will be game. I wish him a healthy camp so we can both be at full strength for ourselves, families, and of course the fans!”

Josh Banks will be making his debut at “NEF 44.” Banks represents the Regiment Training Center based in Fall River, Massachusetts where he trains alongside UFC veteran and former NEF Professional Cruiserweight Champion Yorgan De Castro (6-3).

Tickets for “NEF 44: Back in Black” are on sale now atwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/.  The MMA and kickboxing event will take place at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire on Saturday, August 21, 2021, with a bell-time of 7 pm.

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NEF TO DEBUT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE; WELTERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ANNOUNCED

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Milford, New Hampshire (Hunyo 7, 2021) - New England away (Kaha) announced today that the fight promotion will return with its next event, "NEF 44: Back in Black,” on August 21, 2021.  The show will originate from the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire and will feature a mix of both mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing fights. It will be NEF’s long-awaited debut in the Granite State, and it will also be the promotion’s first event since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020.

NEF’s previously-scheduled event, “Kaha 43: Rampage,” which was postponed indefinitely due to the pandemic, is still awaiting a rescheduled date at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. NEF executives hope that date will be sometime later in the fall, but at press time they were still waiting on a decision from the Combat Sports Authority of Maine on re-opening the regulation of MMA and boxing events in the state without restrictions.

“Fighters and fans have waited long enough,” declared NEF promoter and co-owner Nick DiSalvo. “With Maine not fully open for combat sports events yet, the Hampshire Dome and the New Hampshire Boxing Commission presented the perfect opportunity to get fighters back in the cage and active again before summer was over.”

NEF further announced today the first fight confirmed for the “NEF 44” card in Milford would be an amateur welterweight title contest. Duncan “The Highlander” Smith (5-3), who has held the promotion’s 170-pound championship since June 2018, is scheduled to defend against number-one-contender Mike “All Class” Bezanson (5-0).

“Coming out of COVID we’re going to find out who really wants it and is serious about accelerating in the sport,"Miingon NEF co-tag-iya ug matchmaker Mat Peterson. “Who was working during quarantine, grinding away in their basements and garages and backyards and getting better while the world was shut down? Duncan and Bezanson both believe they are those guys and we’re going to find out on August 21st. These are two of the best in the Northeast welterweight division and I can’t wait to see which one proves that they are ready to punch through into the professional division before the end of 2021.”

Reigning champion Duncan Smith is a perfect 3-0 in the NEF cage. His last defense of the title was at “NEF 38” in April 2019 when he defeated John Tefft (2-1) via unanimous decision. Smith represents Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.

“I’ve never felt more complete and confident in all aspects of living,"Miingon Smith. “I am extremely excited to showcase my skills against a game opponent before I enter the pro ranks. A lot can change in two years.”

Undefeated Mike Bezanson is regarded by many as one of the most exciting competitors on the entire New England scene. He is known for his flashy striking style and explosive finishes. Bezanson represents Team Kaze of Lancaster, New Hampshire.

“I’ve been sitting like a caged lion this last year because of COVID,” stated Bezanson when reached for comment. “Waiting eagerly for everything to open up just like everyone else. I’m very excited to be able to get back in there to perform for everyone!  I can assure you this will be the same game plan as all my previous fights. I’m going in there for two reasons, to knock out whoever is in front of me and walk out with a belt over my shoulder.”

“With everything opening up and restrictions being lifted, there is a lot to get excited about,” said Bezanson’s coach and Kaze Dojo owner Greg Williams. “That being said, nothing excites me more than seeing Mike Bezanson bringing his unique brand of violence back to the NEF cage! He is a rare talent and I believe he will eventually realize himself on the highest level. Another amateur belt is just icing on the cake. We all look forward to seeing New England’s best amateur 170 prospect and how he has evolved in the past year!"

Tickets for “NEF 44: Back in Black” are on sale now atwww.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/.  The hybrid MMA and kickboxing event will take place at the Hampshire Dome in Milford, New Hampshire on Saturday, August 21, 2021, with a bell-time of 7 pm.

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Heavyweight away ug Gangbang MUSIKA TANAN SA Usa ka semana NI BULUHATON ALANG BRAD LEE

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Enero 22, 2020)

Biyernes, Pebrero 7 ug Sabado, Pebrero 8 mosaad nga usa ka heavyweight semana sa Portland, Maine alang sa Brad Lee.

Sa pag-abli sa gabii, Lee magabutang sa iyang mga baga sa pagsulay nga ingon sa tingga bokalista alang sa usa ka hardcore panon sa mga sundalo nga nailhan nga US, nga naghupot sa usa ka CD release party inubanan sa iyang performance didto sa Geno Rock Club.

Dayon siya makigbinayloay sa mikropono alang sa usa ka parisan sa mga gwantis ug mosulay sa pagdula sa usa ka duha ka-fisted tune sa Ras Hylton sa Bag-ong England away mixed martial arts halwa.

Lee mohimo sa iyang MMA debut batok sa beteranong Ras "Rasquatch" "Ang Jamaica Shamrock" Hylton (4-3) sa usa ka propesyonal nga away didto sa NEF 42: "Symphony sa kalaglagan" sa sulod sa usa inila nga lugar concert, Merrill Auditorium.

"Ako hingpit nga gusto sa paghimo sa usa ka buhi nga sa niini,"Lee miingon sa iyang diha-diha nga jump sa pro han-ay human sa usa ka lain-lain nga combat sports pagmatuto. "Akong gibati nga ako minatarong, sa maayohon marketable. akong hunahuna nga ako sa paghimo sa usa ka gamay sa usa ka wisik-wisik sa niini nga suok sa kalibutan. Ako moingon nga ako mapainubsanon nga pagsalig. "

Siya mas understated bahin sa musika kalamposan. Lee characterizes nga dapit sa kilid sa iyang performance artistry ingon sa mga tipikal nga garahe nga pundok uban sa gagmay nga mga damgo.

"Kini na ang usa ka dako nga bahin sa akong kinabuhi. Kon ikaw usa ka dako nga nating kanding uban sa usa ka skateboard, tingali kini ni-adto sa paggiya sa musika ug sa panag-away sa katapusan,"Lee miingon.

"Apan kini siguradong dili mahitungod sa salapi,"Siya midugang. "Kini sa literal sa usa ka panon sa mga sundalo sa mga higala sa pagbuhat niini aron sa pagbitay sa uban sa atong mga higala sa hinapos sa semana. kita dili makahimo (sa pag-atiman dili kaayo) mahitungod sa mga estadyum. Kita dili Metallica. Kini lang usa ka kalingawan. Kini usa ka outlet alang kanako sa pagkuha sa (mga butang) nga sa akong ulo. Kini lang sa usa ka kalingawan. "

Sa samang paagi nga ang bag-ong manggugubat sa mga gikinahanglan sa pagpangita sa ilang dalan ngadto sa itaas sa away poster, Lee, nga siya miingon "dabbles" uban sa gitara, tunog labing excited mahitungod sa Bag-ong England-based nga mga pisi nga US gets sa pagpakigbahin sa entablado.

"Kamatayon wala pa ang dungog ug Mapintas Kamot, kon kamo nasayud sa bisan unsa mahitungod sa talan-awon nga, mga mao ang dako nga mga ngalan,"Lee miingon. "Kini unta ang usa ka dakung show sa walay pagtagad sa kon kita didto o dili."

Milingi pro sa NEF heksagon nga walay bisan unsa nga amateur background dili mao ang tipikal nga panaw, apan Lee nakita kini nga ingon sa labing maalamon nga dalan human sa usa ka makapahigawad nga tuig sa pagpaningkamot sa pagpangita andam kaaway.

Labing potensyal mga kaaway, siya miingon, ang mahadlok sa iyang 6-foot-4 frame ug unsa unya ang usa ka paglakaw-sa tibuok gibug-aton sa labaw pa kay sa 300 libra. Ang heavyweight utlanan mao ang 265.

"Ako adunay lima ka mga lain-laing mga mga kaaway uban sa tulo ka lain-laing mga promosyon, lakip NEF, pagkanselar sa akon. Ako adunay away diin ang mga kaatbang mikuha sa away uban kanako, gipaluyohan sa, ug unya mikuha sa usa ka heavyweight away sa samang card,"Lee miingon. "Dili ko gusto nga ang paghisgot sa mga ngalan, apan ang usa ka guy sa Ras’ lingin (gibuhat). Ako lang na gipakaon ug naglagot sa mga guys nga naggunit sa akong career. "

Lee miingon siya sa katapusan gikontak NEF co-tag-iya ug matchmaker Mat Peterson sa pagpangutana mahitungod sa pro talan-awon sulod sa iyang promosyon.

Hylton, nga nagahingilin sa usa ka susama pagpahamtang landong sa 6-6, ang pag-abot sa usa ka han-ay sa duha ka kapildihan sa iyang milabay nga tulo ka pagpakita, lakip na sa usa ka knockout nga kapildihan sa Chris Sarro - laing manggugubat sa paghimo sa iyang pro debut - sa miaging Septiyembre.

"Mat gibutang Ras gikan didto. nagtan-aw ko sa mga video ug nakigsulti sa akong mga coaches ug miadto sa unahan uban niini,"Lee miingon. "Siya pag-abot sa duha ka malisud nga away. Siya daw sama sa usa ka matinahuron nga guy. Sigurado ako nga pipila ka mga tawo sa iyang kampo hunahuna ko sa usa ka (jerk). Ang butang mahitungod kanako diha sa media sa kalibotan sa social ang ako lang buhian ang gusto ko sa mga tawo sa pagtan-aw. Ang mga tawo mahimong makig-istorya (gihangop sa publiko) ang tanan gusto nila. "

Sa usa sa iyang mga videos, nga Lee nga nag-ulohang, "Unsay Makapahimo sa usa ka Pro usa ka Pro?,"Siya nagalumpag unsay iyang giisip ang sayop nga pagtuo nga ang usa ka amateur career mao ang usa ka kinahanglan alang sa MMA kalampusan.

"Tan-awa sa Jon Jones. Karon, dili ako nag-ingon ako Jon Jones, apan siya nahimong usa ka kalibutan nga champion nga walay bisan unsa nga (martial arts) bakos sa tanan,"Lee miingon. "Busa unsa man kini? Ba kini nga siya makahimo sa pagtuktok guys gikan sa? Ako nanuktok sa usa ka hugpong sa mga guys sa akong kinabuhi. Mao kini ang iyang cardio? Ang akong cardio mao ang pretty maayo nga.

"Ikaw nahibalo, Ako lang na gikapoy na sa naghulat sa palibot alang sa ubang mga tawo. Sa diha nga ako andam sa pagpakig-away sa mga usa ka tuig na ang milabay, Ako nakaamgo nga ako matarung sa ibabaw sa gibug-aton nga klase, apan kini sama sa mga tawo mahadlok. Ako nagpasabut, kon dili kamo gusto nga mahimong usa ka heavyweight unya og ngadto sa 205 o sa bisan unsa nga. ako sa usa ka daghan nga magaan-gaan, ug sa mas maayo nga porma karon. Ang mga tawo tingali unta mas maayo nakig-away ako sa sa miaging tuig. "

Boxing ug judo mao ang mga nag-unang mga kahanas sa himan kit ni Lee, bisan tuod naghulagway sa iyang kaugalingon ingon nga usa ka voracious krus-trainer.

"Sa akong hunahuna ang MMA kalibutan matulog sa boxing na sa usa ka gamay,"Lee miingon. "Muay Thai daw sa butang, apan ang Muay Thai guys og sa ilang mga nawong nga naigo sa usa ka daghan. Apan pagbansay ako bisan unsa nga butang ug sa tanang butang. ko sa pagbuhat sa Tai chi sa usa ka parke sa tawo kon kini nakatabang kanako og mas maayo, dili ko igsapayan. "

Lee, 29, gibase gikan sa Paladin Combat Sports sa Clinton, Massachusetts, diin siya miingon nga siya stak sa iyang eskedyul ug ang intensity nga lebel batok sa hapit bisan kinsa sa iyang gidak-on sa duwa combat sports.

"Win o mawad-an sa, Ako nga balik sa gym sa Lunes. Kon itandi sa unsa ang akong nakita gikan sa labing UFC ug Bellator heavyweights, pagtrabaho ko sa mas lisud kay sa kadaghanan sa kanila,"Lee miingon. "Ako mao ang 316 libra ubos pa kay sa usa ka tuig na ang milabay. Kon ang bisan kinsa nga gusto nga susihon kanako sa akong kadasig o pagpahinungod, sa pagsulti kanila sa pagsusi sa mga scale (sa weigh-ins) sa Pebrero 7. "

Human nga, fans gidapit sa pagsunod Lee sa dalan ngadto sa Geno ug maminaw kaniya pagpadayon sa iyang uban nga mga pangibog sa gabii sa wala pa siya naghimo sa iyang debut sa NEF cage.

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020, sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland, Maine. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.PortTix.com.

Mahitungod sa New England away

New England away ("Lisa") mao ang usa ka pagpakig-away sa mga panghitabo promosyon nga kompanya. ni NEF misyon mao ang paghimo sa labing taas nga kalidad nga mga panghitabo alang sa mga manggugubat ug mga fans nga managsama. Kaha ang executive team adunay halapad nga kasinatian sa combat sports sa pagdumala, mga panghitabo sa produksyon, media relations, marketing, legal ug advertising.

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Enero 19, 2020) - New England away (Kaha) mopahigayon sa iyang sunod nga mixed-martial arts (MMA) event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020, sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland. sayo pa karon, NEF mipahibalo sa usa ka kausaban sa usa ka-katunga sa main event sa card ni.Manny "Ang Bermudez Triangle" Bermudez(14-2) kabubut-on karon atubangBruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington(17-11) alang sa bakanteng NEF Professional Lightweight Championship sa headline away sa gabii.

Bermudez milakaw sa pag-ilis sa iyang teammate nga si ug pagbansay partner Josh Grispi (14-5) nga orihinal nga gikatakda sa pagsugat sa Boyington. Grispi napugos sa pagyukbo gikan sa main event tungod sa legal nga mga komplikasyon ang wala damhang sa panahon sa pagpirma sa away ni. Lamang ka oras human sa pagkawala sa Grispi, NEF executives mga gipahibalo nga Bermudez nga modawat sa away uban sa Boyington.

sama Grispi, Bermudez mao ang usa ka beterano sa Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) - ang kinahitas-an sa sport. Ug gibutang niya sa tingub sa usa ka talaan sa 3-2 samtang indig sa promosyon sa wala pa gipagawas niini nga sa miaging Oktubre. Ang tanan nga tulo ka ni Bermudez daog sa UFC miabut pinaagi sa paagi sa pagpasakop. Ang away sa Boyington mahimong Bermudez unang sukad sa iyang pagpagawas.

"Ako nagtan-aw sa unahan sa pag-anhi sa balay balilihan ni Bruce ug nagpakita diin kini mao ang iya ako sa regional nga sirkito,"Miingon Bermudez.  "Ako adunay kasinatian sa nagkalain-laing ang-ang sa sport ug sa Bruce nagabuhat usab, mao nga kini mahimong makapaikag nga sa pagtan-aw kon sa unsang paagi nga ang match masinati sa away sa gabii. "

Bruce Boyington wala pa gayud usa sa back gikan sa usa ka hagit. Ang Taekwondo itom nga belt ug US Marine Corp beterano nga naghimo sa usa ka career sa nakig-away sa "labing maayo sa mga labing maayo" kon kini diha sa NEF cage, didto sa Madison Square Garden away alang sa World Series sa Fighting (WSOF) sa nasyonal nga telebisyon, o tunga sa tibuok kalibutan indig sa usa ka global nga panghitabo sa Russia. Boyington, usa ka sakop sa Titan Athletics nga nakabase sa Brewer, Maine, -aw sa pagdakop sa mga lightweight higot alang sa ikaduha nga panahon sa Pebrero 8.

“Walay sayon ​​nga away ug kini naghimo alang sa sama nga situwasyon – sa usa ka nag-unang event nga takus sa sa bisan unsa nga kard,"Miingon si Boyington.  "Duha ka hatag-as nga kalibre manggugubat – nga ang matang sa away gusto ko nga sa.”

Sa pagdugang sa hataas nga-kalibre nga bahin sa away, duha ka streaks nga gipahigayon sa Boyington ug Bermudez sa tinagsa sa paghimo sa away bisan nga mas labaw pa makaiikag. Boyington wala nawad-an sa usa ka away titulo. Siya mao ang usa ka hingpit nga 7-0 sa diha nga ang usa ka championship higot anaa sa ibabaw sa linya. Sa mao usab nga gilapdon, Bermudez nga wala gayud nawad-an sa usa ka regional away ingon sa usa ka propesyonal nga. Siya mao ang usa ka hingpit nga 11-0 sa regional talan-awon sa wala pa pagpirma sa UFC. sa Pebrero 8, sa usa ka tawo "0" adunay sa pag-adto.

"Ako unang nahimamat Manny Bermudez 11-ka tuig ang milabay sa usa ka random semana samtang miduaw sa iyang balay gym, South Short Sportfighting,"Miingon NEF co-tag-iya ug matchmaker Mat Peterson.  "Siya mao ang usa ka batan-on nga, gangling tin-edyer sa panahon nga naghatag pagsinta sa salog ngadto sa mga tawo sa duha ka ug tulo ka mga higayon sa iyang edad. Manny naghimo sa gym sa iyang ikaduha nga panimalay ug sa uban, ingon nga sila nanag-ingon, mao ang kasaysayan-Manny miadto sa nga adunay usa ka dako nga run sa UFC. Sa diha nga Josh Grispi napugos sa pagbitad gikan sa iyang away uban sa Bruce, Bruce gihatag kanako sa usa ka direktiba alang sa usa ka puli kontra-'make sigurado sila nga maayo,' ingon siya. Bruce kanunay gusto sa pag-atubang sa mga labing maayo ug nga ang atong mga makahimo sa pagdala kaniya sa Bermudez. Kini mao ang usa ka nag-unang event nga angay alang sa usa ka symphony. "

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020, sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland, Maine. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.PortTix.com.

Mahitungod sa New England away

New England away ("Lisa") mao ang usa ka pagpakig-away sa mga panghitabo promosyon nga kompanya. ni NEF misyon mao ang paghimo sa labing taas nga kalidad nga mga panghitabo alang sa mga manggugubat ug mga fans nga managsama. Kaha ang executive team adunay halapad nga kasinatian sa combat sports sa pagdumala, mga panghitabo sa produksyon, media relations, marketing, legal ug advertising.