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NEF FEJRER TI-ÅRS JUBILÆUM MED NITTENDE KAMPNAT I PORTLAND; TILBAGE TIL L/A OMRÅDE MEDDELT

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Portland, Maine (Februar 13, 2022) – En ny mester og et succesfuldt titelforsvar i amatørrækkerne og en fantastisk vending af lykken på professionelt niveau fremhævede New England Fights’ 10-års jubilæumskort lørdag aften.

"NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” var et propfyldt, 15-kæmpe fusillade før endnu en udsolgt, energisk publikum på Aura i Portland, Maine.

Mike Murray ogZach Faulkner begejstrede disse fans med en tidlig "Fight of the Year"-kandidat i deres brouhaha for den ledige 170-pund titel. Murray (4-2) anvendte de erfaringer, han lærte i tidligere tab, til Zac Richard og Tim Birkenhead hos NEF 40 og 41, henholdsvis, ved at samles om en split decision-sejr over Faulkner (4-2).

I hælene på en enstemmig sejr på scorekortene i hans seneste kamp, Faulkner slog tonen an med et tordnende smæk i åbningsrunden. Han kæmpede ud af et guillotineforsøg i anden strofe og vendte tilbage fra et par tidlige Murray-nedtagelser for at påføre en rimelig del af straffen i den tredje.

Murray vendte momentum i sin retning ved at lande et bundt bomber i runde fire, og Faulkners nedtagning sent i den femte var sandsynligvis ikke nok til at forsegle aftalen, efter Murray var forbundet med en række kropsslag.

Den anden titelkamp tog meget kortere tid og overlod langt mindre til fortolkning.Tyler Smythe (4-1) var autoritativ i sit første forsvar af 125-pund-remmen, afsendelseRyan Burgess (3-3) via bageste nøgen choker kl 2:37 af åbningen runde.

Burgess afsluttede en fire-årig afskedigelse fra NEF-hexagonen for at udfordre Smythe, der vandt titlen med en teknisk knockout af Caleb Austin.

Han pressede på spørgsmålet tidligt, men Smythe vendte sagen om den aggression ved at kaste Burgess på måtten. Burgess’ forsøg på en gengældelsesarmbar mislykkedes, og Smythe låste sig i sidste ende fast i en guillotine-choke, der afsluttede hans nat.

I et højdepunkt blandt de fem professionelle kampe, Carl Langston – uden sejr i seks tidligere pro-kampe efter en omfattende amatørkarriere – hævnede sit seneste nederlag med en nøgen choke bagfraZac Richard.

Slutningen kom 81 sekunder efter åbningsklokken, når Richard (1-1), en tidligere NEF-amatørmester og dekoreret wrestler, gik til en nedtagning. Det lykkedes i første omgang, men opgav ryggen og blev offer for kvælningen.

Begge kæmpere accepterede kampen på 140 pund på kun få dage’ varsel efter deres første modstandere blev utilgængelige. Richard sænkede bommen på Langston med en knockout kl 3:52 af første runde i sin pro-debut tilbage i november.

Langston, der gik 7-9 som amatør og tog fire af sine seks pro erobrere til scorekortene, lovede et andet resultat i sine bemærkninger før kampen, og han leverede.

Aaron Lacey af Bangor, Maine, gør sin første optræden i buret siden september 2018, forbedret til 7-2 i pro-hovedbegivenheden med en anden runde teknisk knockout til strejker over Bronx-bomber og Bellator-veteranJerome Mickle (4-12).  I et følelsesladet øjeblik for at afslutte natten, Mickle annoncerede sin pensionering efter næsten ni års burkonkurrence.

Lacey udnyttede en tidlig takedown til at dominere den første runde af 155-punds showcase, rampede derefter sit jord-og-pund-angreb op til et andet niveau i andet kapitel, før dommeren vinkede af forløbet kl. 1:42.

I den eneste kvindekamp på kortet, crowd-glædeligtGlory Watson (2-1) fortsatte sin vindermåde med en bagerste nøgen choke af tidligere ubesejredeAlibeth Milliron (2-1) på 2:23 af anden runde i deres kamp på 115 pund.

Begge kvinder landede tidligt hømagere, med Watsons ansigtsudtryk, der indikerer, at hun var alt andet end såret. Hun demonstrerede yderligere dette punkt ved at tage Milliron til lærredet og løbe tør for tid i sit første forsøg på at slukke lyset.

Milliron lavede flere overture med stand-up-spillet i runde to. En hurtig nedtagning og en række slag gav Watson endnu en mulighed for chokeren, dog, og hun forseglede aftalen.

I en kamp på to 140-pund, der får deres pro-debut, Nate Grimard udøvede topkontrol hele vejen igennem og brisede til en enstemmig beslutning over Anthony Just.  Grimards succes som professionel kommer ikke som nogen overraskelse for fans. Han er en tidligere NEF-amatør fjervægtsmester, som sammensatte en rekord på 4-1 i amatørrækkerne.

Mohammad Al Kinani nød også et sejrrigt dyk ned i de professionelle farvande, kun behøver 42 sekunder at afviseChris Rooney (0-2) via strejker kl 155. Al Kinani modarbejdede Rooneys tidlige spark med et sus, droppe Rooney og udsætte ham for endnu en spærreild, der fremskyndede standsningen.

Førsteklasses MMA staldkammeraterCody Kilton ogJustin Fabric bestået mønstring med dommerne i ryg-mod-ryg amatørkampe.

Kilton (2-1) truffet en enstemmig beslutningCaleb Kenney(0-2) på 155. Stof (1-3) smagte sejr for første gang med en delt afgørelse dom på bekostning afJon Assam (2-4). Kangas holdt kontrollen på jorden gennem anden og tredje runde for at sætte det længe ventede mærke i venstre kolonne af sin hovedbog.

Tre amatørkampe indeholdt rookie-udflugten for begge kombattanter.

Mike Jolicoeur brugt en armtrekant til at tage sig af forretninger imodWill Smith på 145. I en kollision på 125 pund, Nøgle Baltazar låst i en bageste nøgen choker kl 1:33 af anden runde imodQuinn Poirier. Baltazars hold, Nostos MMA, var en ubesejret 3-0 på "NEF 46."Jack Burke punkterede hans sejrNick Legrande med et brutalt knockout-slag kl 1:25 af åbningsrammen i deres 265-punds rumlen.

Curtis Ouellette (2-3) forkæletChristopher Smith debut med en TKO via akkumulering af strejker i runde tre.

To andre amatørscraps producerede første runde afslutninger.Jeff Reynolds (3-2) vundet af bageste nøgen choker overDavid McCarty (1-1) på 185, ogBen Grady(3-0) holdt sin rekord pletfri nårBrandon Maillet-Fevens (3-3) kunne ikke fortsætte efter at have skadet sin arm, mens han blokerede et spark. Reynolds' sejr gav hans hold af Karasu Tengu Academy en perfekt rekord af 2-0 om natten.

De hurtige resultater fra Portland, Maine:

PROFESSIONAL MMA

Aaron Lacey def. Jerome Mickle via TKO (runde to)

Carl Lagston def. Zac Richard via bag-nøgen choker (runde et)

Glory Watson def. Alibeth Milliron via bag-nøgen choker (runde to)

Nathaniel Grimard def. Anthony Vasta via enstemmig beslutning

Mohammad Al Kinani def. Chris Rooney via TKO (runde et)

AMATEUR MMA

Mike Murray def. Zach Faulkner via enstemmig beslutning

Tyler Smythe def. Ryan Burgess via guillotine (runde et)

Mike Jolicoeur def. Will Smith via armtrekant (runde et)

Key Balthazar def. Quinn Poirier via bag-nøgen choker (runde to)

Jack Burke def. Nick Legrande via KO (runde et)

Jeff Reynolds def. David McCarty via bag-nøgen choker (runde et)

Ben Grady def. Brandon Maillet-Fevens via TKO (runde et)

Cody Kilton def. Kaleb Kenney via enstemmig beslutning

Justin Kangas def. Jon Assam via delt beslutning

Curtis Ouellette def. Christopher Smith via TKO (runde tre)

NEF meddelte, at det vil vende tilbage til tvillingebyerne for sin næste aflevering. "NEF 47: Gode ​​venner, Better Enemies” vil sætte Lewiston-Auburn grundpillerne Jesse Erickson og Matthew Denning i hovedbegivenheden. Kortet er planlagt til lørdag, April 30 på Norway Savings Bank Arena i Auburn, Maine. For flere detaljer eller for at få dine pladser nu, gå tilnewenglandfights.com/tickets.

Om New England Fights

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

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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 Denne lørdag

PRESSEMEDDELELSE: Portland, Maine (Februar 8, 2022) - New England Fights (NEF) vender tilbage med sin næste mixed-martial-arts (MMA) begivenhed, "NEF 46: Årti med dominans," på lørdag, Februar 12, 2022, ved Aura i Portland, Maine. Arrangementet skal fejre NEFs ti-års jubilæum. Den førende regionale kampagne blev lanceret i februar 11, 2012. Tidligere i dag, NEF announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the fight card.Carl Langston(0-6) vil tage påZac “Rocky” Richard (1-0) ved en kampvægt på 145 pounds.

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, Februar 12, 2022, ved Aura i Portland, Maine. Arrangementet skal fejre NEFs ti-års jubilæum. Døre åbne på 6 pm med første kamp kl 7 om eftermiddagen. Billetter er til salg nu klwww.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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PRESSEMEDDELELSE: Portland, Maine (November 30, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) vender tilbage med sin næste mixed-martial-arts (MMA) begivenhed, "NEF 46: Årti med dominans," på lørdag, Februar 12, 2022, ved Aura i Portland, Maine. Arrangementet skal fejre NEFs ti-års jubilæum. Den førende regionale kampagne blev lanceret i februar 11, 2012. Tidligere i dag, NEF announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the fight card. Former NEF Amateur Featherweight ChampionNathaniel Grimard (0-0) er planlagt til at tage fatAnthony Just (0-0) på en kamp vægt på 145 pounds.

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. I august, 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. Nu, Grimard hits the reset switch as he plans to turn professional against NEF newcomer, Anthony Just. Grimard repræsenterer Nostos MMA fra Somersworth, New Hampshire, hvor han træner under UFC og Bellator veteran, og tidligere 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” finder sted på lørdag, Februar 12, 2022, ved Aura i Portland, Maine. Arrangementet skal fejre NEFs ti-års jubilæum. Døre åbne på 6 pm med første kamp kl 7 om eftermiddagen. Billetter er til salg nu klwww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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MURRAY VS FAULKNER SET TO CLASH FOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

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PRESSEMEDDELELSE: Portland, Maine (November 23, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) vender tilbage med sin næste mixed-martial-arts (MMA) begivenhed, "NEF 46: Årti med dominans," på lørdag, Februar 12, 2022, ved Aura i Portland, Maine. Arrangementet skal fejre NEFs ti-års jubilæum. Den førende regionale kampagne blev lanceret i februar 11, 2012. Tidligere i dag, 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 pounds. 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” finder sted på lørdag, Februar 12, 2022, ved Aura i Portland, Maine. Arrangementet skal fejre NEFs ti-års jubilæum. Døre åbne på 6 pm med første kamp kl 7 om eftermiddagen. Billetter er til salg nu klwww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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

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PRESSEMEDDELELSE: Milford, New Hampshire (Juli 16, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) 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) er planlagt til at mødesRebecca Brygmann(0-1) ved en kampvægt på 115 pounds.

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 som amatør, 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, med en klokkeslæt af 7 pm.

Om New England Fights

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

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

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Milford, New Hampshire (Juni 30, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) 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 annoncerede tilføjelsen af ​​en professionel letvægtskamp til kampkortet.Caleb Hall(3-0) er planlagt til at stå over forShaun Ray(2-0) ved en kampvægt på 155 pounds.

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).  Faktisk, 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," sagde 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, med en klokkeslæt af 7 pm.

Om New England Fights

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

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

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PRESSEMEDDELELSE: Milford, New Hampshire (Juni 25, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) 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) mødesJosh Banks (0-0) ved en kampvægt på 185 pounds.

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) bare 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.

“Mand, 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. For mig, it’s been over two years now due to an injury in 2019 and then the pandemic shutting other opportunities down. Jeg ved ikke meget om min modstander, 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, med en klokkeslæt af 7 pm.

Om New England Fights

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

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NEF TO DEBUT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE; WELTERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ANNOUNCED

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PRESSEMEDDELELSE: Milford, New Hampshire (Juni 7, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) 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, “NEF 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,"Sagde NEF medejer og matchmaker Matt 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,"Sagde 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, med en klokkeslæt af 7 pm.

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

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

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PRESSEMEDDELELSE: Portland, Maine (Januar 22, 2020)

Fredag, Februar 7 og lørdag, Februar 8 promise to be a heavyweight weekend in Portland, Maine for Brad Lee.

On the opening night, Lee will put his lungs to the test as lead vocalist for a hardcore band known as Instigate, which will hold a CD release party in conjunction with its performance at Geno’s Rock Club.

Then he’ll exchange the microphone for a pair of gloves and attempt to play a two-fisted tune on Ras Hylton in the New England Fights mixed martial arts cage.

Lee will make his MMA debut against the veteran Ras “Rasquatch” “The Jamaican Shamrock” Hylton (4-3) in a professional bout at NEF 42: “Symphony of Destruction” inside another renowned concert venue, Merrill Auditorium.

“I absolutely want to make a living out of it,” Lee said of his immediate jump to the pro ranks after a diverse combat sports upbringing. “I feel that I’m fairly marketable. I think I can make a bit of a splash in this corner of the world. I would say I have humble confidence.”

He’s more understated about the musical exploits. Lee characterizes that side of his performance artistry as the typical garage band with small dreams.

“It’s been a huge part of my life. If you’re a big kid with a skateboard, it’s probably going to lead to music and fighting eventually,"Lee sagde.

“But it’s definitely not about the money," han tilføjede. “It’s literally a band of friends doing it to hang out with our other friends on the weekend. We couldn’t (care less) about stadiums. We’re not Metallica. It’s just a hobby. It’s an outlet for me to get out the (stuff) that’s in my head. It’s just a hobby.”

In the same way that new fighters are required to earn their way upward on fight posters, Lee, who said he “dabbles” with guitar, sounds most excited about the New England-based bands with whom Instigate gets to share the stage.

“Death Before Dishonor and Cruel Hand, if you know anything about that scene, those are big names,"Lee sagde. “It would have been a great show regardless of whether we were there or not.”

Turning pro in the NEF hexagon without any amateur background isn’t the typical journey, but Lee saw it as the wisest path after a frustrating year of trying to locate willing opponents.

Most potential foes, sagde han, were intimidated by his 6-foot-4 frame and what was then a walking-around weight of more than 300 pounds. The heavyweight limit is 265.

“I had five different opponents with three different promotions, including NEF, cancel on me. I had fights where the opponent took the fight with me, backed out, and then took a heavyweight fight on the same card,"Lee sagde. “I don’t want to mention names, but one guy in Ras’ circle (did that). I just got fed up and annoyed with guys holding back my career.”

Lee said he eventually contacted NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson to inquire about the pro landscape within his promotion.

Hylton, who casts a similarly imposing shadow at 6-6, is coming off a sequence of two losses in his past three appearances, including a knockout loss to Chris Sarro – another fighter making his pro debut – last September.

“Matt put Ras out there. I watched the videos and talked to my coaches and went ahead with it,"Lee sagde. “He’s coming off two hard fights. He seems like a respectful guy. I’m sure some people in his camp think I’m a (jerk). The thing about me in the social media world is I only release what I want people to see. People can talk (crap) all they want.”

In one of his videos, which Lee entitled, “What Makes a Pro a Pro?,” he breaks down what he considers the misconception that an amateur career is a necessity for MMA success.

“Look at Jon Jones. Nu, I’m not saying I’m Jon Jones, but he became a world champion without any (kampsport) belts at all,"Lee sagde. “So what is it? Is it that he can knock guys out? I’ve knocked out a bunch of guys in my life. Is it his cardio? My cardio is pretty good.

“You know, I just got tired of waiting around for other people. When I was getting ready to fight about a year ago, I realize I was right at the top of the weight class, but it’s like people were scared. Jeg mener, if you don’t want to be a heavyweight then get down to 205 or whatever. I’m a lot lighter and in better shape now. People probably would have been better off fighting me last year.”

Boxing and judo are the primary skills in Lee’s tool kit, although he describes himself as a voracious cross-trainer.

“I think the MMA world sleeps on boxing quite a bit,"Lee sagde. “Muay Thai seems to be the thing, but the Muay Thai guys get their faces hit a lot. But I train anything and everything. I’ll do Tai chi in a park with somebody if it helps me get better, I don’t care.”

Lee, 29, is based out of Paladin Combat Sports in Clinton, Massachusetts, where he said he will stack up his schedule and intensity level against almost anyone his size in the combat sports game.

“Win or lose, I’ll be back in the gym on Monday. Compared to what I’ve seen from most UFC and Bellator heavyweights, I work out harder than most of them,"Lee sagde. “I was 316 pounds less than a year ago. If anyone wants to check me on my motivation or dedication, tell them to check the scale (at weigh-ins) on February 7.”

Efter det, fans are invited to follow Lee down the street to Geno’s and listen to him pursue his other passion the night before he makes his debut in the NEF cage.

New England Fights’ næste blandede kampsportbegivenhed, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” finder sted lørdag, Februar 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Billetter er til salg nu påwww.PortTix.com.

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

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

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PRESSEMEDDELELSE: Portland, Maine (Januar 19, 2020) - New England Fights (NEF) will hold its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) begivenhed, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” på lørdag, Februar 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Earlier today, NEF announced a change to one-half of the card’s main event.Manny “The Bermudez Triangle” Bermudez(14-2) vil nu stårBruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington(17-11) for the vacant NEF Professional Lightweight Championship in the night’s headline fight.

Bermudez stepped in to replace his teammate and training partner Josh Grispi (14-5) who was originally scheduled to meet Boyington. Grispi was forced to bow out of the main event due to legal complications unforeseen at the time of the bout’s signing. Mere hours after losing Grispi, NEF executives were notified that Bermudez would accept the fight with Boyington.

Like Grispi, Bermudez is a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) – the pinnacle of the sport. He put together a record of 3-2 while competing in the promotion before being released this past October. All three of Bermudez’s wins in the UFC came by way of submission. The fight with Boyington will be Bermudez’s first since his release.

“I’m looking forward to coming up to Bruce’s home turf and showing where it is I belong on the regional circuit,” stated Bermudez.  “I have experience at various levels in the sport and Bruce does too, so it’ll be interesting to see how the matchup unfolds on fight night.”

Bruce Boyington has never been one to back down from a challenge. The Taekwondo black belt and US Marine Corp veteran has made a career of fighting the “best of the best” whether it be in the NEF cage, at Madison Square Garden fighting for the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) on national television, or halfway across the world competing on a global event in Russia. Boyington, a member of Titan Athletics based in Brewer, Maine, looks to capture the lightweight strap for the second time on February 8.

“There is no easy fight and this makes for the same scenario – a main event worthy of any card,” said Boyington.  “Two high caliber fighters – that’s the kind of fight I like to be in.”

Adding to the high-caliber aspect of the fight, two streaks held by Boyington and Bermudez respectively make the fight even that much more intriguing. Boyington has never lost a title fight. He is a perfect 7-0 when a championship strap is on the line. In the same breadth, Bermudez has never lost a regional fight as a professional. He was a perfect 11-0 on the regional scene prior to signing with the UFC. On February 8, someone’s “0” will have to go.

“I first met Manny Bermudez 11-years ago one random weekend while visiting his home gym, South Short Sportfighting,” noted NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson.  “He was a young, gangling teenager at the time that was giving fits on the floor to men two and three times his age. Manny made the gym his second home and the rest, som de siger, is history—Manny went on to have a great run in the UFC. When Josh Grispi was forced to pull out of his fight with Bruce, Bruce gave me one directive for a replacement opponent—‘make sure they are good,’ he said. Bruce always wants to face the best and that’s what we were able to bring him in Bermudez. This is a main event fit for a symphony.”

New England Fights’ næste blandede kampsportbegivenhed, “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction,” finder sted lørdag, Februar 8, 2020, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. Billetter er til salg nu påwww.PortTix.com.

Om New England Fights

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