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NEF ANNOUNCES SUMMER’S HOTTEST FIGHT CARD

VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Lewiston, Maine (Julie 16, 2025) - New England Fights ("NEF") presents its next event “NEF 63: Cruel Summer,” on Saturday, Augustus 9, 2025, at the Lewiston Memorial Armory in Lewiston, Maine. The event will make history as the first ever sanctioned hybrid mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) and kickboxing card in Maine. Tickets are on sale now atwww.nefights.com/tickets/.  The event will also stream live atwww.CombatSportsNow.com.

Vroeër vandag, NEF het die volledige vegkaart vir die geleentheid aangekondig. 'N Mega-kaart wat bestaan uit twee dosyn aanvalle is vrygestel met 'n aantal MMA-titelgevegte, wrokwedstryde, en kickboxingwedstryde.

'Dit is ou skool NEF,'Verklaarde NEF-mede-eienaar en promotor Nick Disalvo.' Dit sal herinner aan die marathon-kaarte wat ons in die dag in Lewiston aangebied het. Net ononderbroke optrede vanaf die tyd dat die eerste geveg die hok tot die laaste keer tref. Ons wou regtig iets spesiaals saamstel vir ons debuut by die Armory en vir die debuut van gereguleerde kickboxing in Maine. Dit is 'n moet-sien-geleentheid vir Combat Sports-aanhangers!  U sal hierdie nag die moeite werd kry!"

Die groot verhaal van die aand is die pensioengeveg van Lewiston/Auburn se eie Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (11-9).  Erickson, Een van die gewildste atlete van die promosie, het in 2012 op die “NEF 1” -kaart in Lewiston meegeding. Hy was deurgaans 'n top-uitdager vir NEF se pro-liggewig-titel oor die jare wat die nabygeleë sentraal Maine Brasilian Jiu-Jitsu verteenwoordig het (CMBJJ).  Erickson sal 'n laaste keer in die Nef Cage stap, Teenoor Massachusetts se Brian Cosco (2-2) by 'n vangs van 165 pond in 'n professionele MMA -aanval.

Die belangrikste byeenkoms van die nag sal Nick Eldridge bevat (4-0) Die verdediging van die professionele MMA Bantamweight -titel van die promosie teen die uitdaging van die top -Kanadese vooruitsig Olivier Poisson (3-0).  Eldridge het die afgelope Mei die 135 pond-kampioenskap op “NEF 62” gewen (3-1) Die eerste verlies van sy professionele loopbaan.

Eldridge se Nostos -spanmaat Nathaniel Grimard (7-5) sal Felipe Günter van die eerste klas MMA in die gesig staar (3-1) In die warm verwagte mede-hoofgeleentheid vir NEF se professionele MMA-veergewigband. Albei deelnemers was baie gewild onder aanhangers in hul onderskeie loopbane. Albei het goud gehou met die promosie as amateurs.

Plaaslike gunsteling “Killa” Kam Arnold (6-1) Sal kyk om sy wenstreep met vier stryd lewendig te hou wanneer hy die slim Pennsylvania-veteraan Charlie “The Madman” ontmoet (9-11) in 'n vangsmma -mma -aanval.

Ook op die professionele gedeelte van die MMA -kaart verskyn: Fred Allen Sfeir (1-0) en Joshua Sotero (1-0) Sal elkeen hul onoorwonne rekord op die lyn plaas in 'n veergewigwedstryd; Tyler Smythe (5-6) Keer terug na die MMA -hok na 'n onlangse gejuig in die boksring om Erick Alvarado te ontmoet (2-2); en Rumford, Maine's Nate Boucher (0-5) en Paul Walters van Florida (0-7) Albei soek na die eerste oorwinning van hul onderskeie professionele MMA -loopbane in 'n vanggewig.

Twee titelgevegte sal die amateur -MMA -gedeelte van die Fight Card.

Onoorwonne Nate “Die muile” wit (7-0) sal met Brandon Oldenburg gaan (2-3) Vir die vakante amateur MMA -swaargewig -titel. Wit sal vir die eerste keer in 21 maande. Oldenburg is op 'n wenstreep met twee stryd met twee eerste uitklophou.

Sean Wakefield (7-4) is geskeduleer om teen Preston Lapointe te veg (4-1) Vir NEF se amateur MMA Welterweight Belt. Die paartjie het voorheen hierdie lente in Indiana vergader vir 'n streekkampioenskap. Lapointe het 'n baie noue gesplete besluit in daardie eerste geveg gewen. Daar word verwag.

'N Bantamgewig-wedstryd tussen die hoogs geskoolde mededingers Julian Connerton is ook op die amateurgedeelte van die MMA-kaart. (6-3) en Qasim Abdullah (3-1).

Sewe amateur -skopbokswedstryde is geskeduleer vir die onderkaart “NEF 63”.

Soos die kaartbestelling nou staan, Ben Perry (0-0) Van Nostos en Abdinajib Adan (1-0) van die Choi Institute sal die eer hê om die eerste gereguleerde kickboxing -aanval in Maine -geskiedenis te wees.

William Lagasse (0-0) Sal Connor Morrill ontmoet (3-0) in 'n amateur -kickboxing -bout. Dit sal 'n heruitsending van hul eerste vergadering wees-'n amateur-MMA-stryd gewen deur Lagasse via die eerste ronde uitklop.

Ook op die amateur -skopboksgedeelte van die kaart, 52-Jaar-oue ys jonk (0-0) Sal sy NEF -debuut teen Daniel Heredia maak (1-0) In 'n ligte swaargewigwedstryd.

Die volledige “NEF 63” -vegkaart (onderhewig aan verandering):

PROFESSIONELE MMA

135 TITEL: Nick Eldridge (c) vs Olivier Poisson

145 TITEL: Nathaniel Grimard vs Felipe Günter

165: Jesse Erickson vs Brian Cosco

140: Kam Arnold vs Charlie Gathers

145: Josue Sotero vs Fred Allen Sfeir

140: Nate Boucher vs Paul Walters

140: Tyler Smythe vs Erick Alvarado

AMATEUR MMA

265 TITEL: Nate White vs Brandon Oldenburg

170 TITEL: Preston Lapointe vs Sean Wakefield

240: Charles Sullivan vs Michael Hamm

145: Isaac Therrien vs Billy Henry

170: Zach Perry vs Leland Hopson

155: Avery Poole vs Ben Rogers

135: Qasim Abdullah vs Julian Connerton

155: Justin Wygant vs Jacob Macmillan

145: John Soucy vs Joe Cleary

205: Carlo Oliveira vs David Hart

Amateur kickboxing

155: James Johnson vs Mark Walker

135: Jonas Ryerson vs Quinn Poirier

140: Connor Morrill vs William Lagasse

135: Spencer Belanger vs Evan Thibeault

205: Daniel Heredia vs Ice Young

135: Richard Clark vs Alex Smith

165: Abdinajib Adan vs Ben Perry

"NEF 63: Cruel Summer ”vind Saterdag plaas, Augustus 9, 2025, by Lewiston Memorial Armory in Lewiston, Maine. Deure sal oopmaak om 6 PM met die eerste geveg wat plaasvind by 7 pm. Kaartjies is te koop nou opwww.nefights.com/tickets/.  The event will also stream live atwww.CombatSportsNow.com. 

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UNDEFEATED AMATEURS WILL SQUARE OFF IN BANGOR FOR BANTAMWEIGHT STRAP

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Bangor, Maine (November 14, 2022) - New England Fights (NEF) returns to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on February 11, 2023, with its next mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) event “NEF 51: Banger in Bangor.” The fight promotion has announced an amateur title fight for the card.Key Baltazar (2-0) is geskeduleer om gesigNate Dorr (2-0) for the vacant NEF Amateur Bantamweight Title.

Key Baltazar remains undefeated after debuting as an amateur in 2022. His first fight took place at “NEF 46” last February in Portland. Baltazar submitted Quinn Poirier that evening in the second round. He would return this past summer at “NEF 48” to take on Hannon Sanford. After a hard-fought, three-round battle, Baltazar got the win by unanimous decision on the judges’ scorecards. He currently represents Nostos MMA based in Somersworth, New Hampshire.

“I like the energy Nate brings into the cage,” noted Baltazar.  “But that’s about it. I’m excited to show a different side of my style. The bantamweight belt will go home with me to Nostos.”

Like Baltazar, Nate Dorr also made his amateur MMA debut in 2022 and is currently undefeated with two wins. His first fight was against Tyler Parent last spring at “NEF 47” in Auburn, Maine. Dorr was able to pull out a unanimous decision victory in that bout. He would return at “NEF 48” for his sophomore fight against Clifford Redman. Dorr defeated the more experienced Redman via technical knockout in the first round. He represents Acadia BJJ based in Ellsworth, Maine.

“The belt has always been in my sights,” said Dorr. “I’ve been training for that title shot this entire time and I feel ready. Didn’t expect a shot this early, but I have every intention of wearing that belt after the fight.”

"NEF 51: Banger in Bangor” is scheduled for Saturday night, Februarie 11, 2023, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Tickets are available now atwww.TicketMaster.com.

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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 HIERDIE Saterdag

VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (Februarie 8, 2022) - New England Fights (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, "NEF 46: Dekade van oorheersing,” on Saturday, Februarie 12, 2022, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Die geleentheid sal NEF se tienjaar-herdenking herdenk. Die voorste streekpromosie is op Februarie van stapel gestuur 11, 2012. Vroeër vandag, NEF announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the fight card.Carl Langston(0-6) sal plaasvind opZac “Rocky” Richard (1-0) teen 'n gevegsgewig van 145 pond.

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. 'Maar, 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, Februarie 12, 2022, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Die geleentheid sal NEF se tienjaar-herdenking herdenk. Deure open om 6 nm met eerste geveg by 7 nm. Kaartjies is nou te koop bywww.Ticketmaster.com.  The event will also stream live in its entirety atwww.CombatSportsNow.com at a price of $29.99.

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LANGSTON IN SEARCH OF FIRST PRO WIN AT NEF 46 ON FEBRUARY 12

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (Januarie 11, 2022) - New England Fights (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, "NEF 46: Dekade van oorheersing,” on Saturday, Februarie 12, 2022, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Die geleentheid sal NEF se tienjaar-herdenking herdenk. Die voorste streekpromosie is op Februarie van stapel gestuur 11, 2012. Vroeër vandag, NEF announced the addition of a professional lightweight bout to the fight card.Carl Langston(0-6)is geskeduleer om aan te vatShaun Ray(2-1) teen 'n gevegsgewig van 155 pond.

Carl Langston will look for the first win of his professional career – a career stretching back to 2018. Prior to that time, Langston won seven fights as an amateur. He is a lifelong martial artist, having practiced taekwondo since the age of six and medaling in the sport at the Junior Olympic level. Langston is currently competing as an independent fighter.

“This fight is make it or break it for me,” noted Langston.  “I have every tool to best Shaun and any of my last opponents, I just have to show up mentally. I have had some major positive life changes with the start of this New Year with more to come, and I feel that’s going to help play a major role in this fight. I’m ready to bite down on my mouthpiece and get this finish. I don’t feel like Ray is a true 55er—he’s very small for the weight class—so the jump up to 55 to fight him is a testament to my skill set. I’m going to be the breakthrough fighter of 2022.”

Shaun Ray made his NEF debut last summer at “NEF 44” in Milford, New Hampshire in a losing effort to Caleb Hall (4-0).  Ray is a graduate of Easton High School in Easton, Maryland. He is currently a resident of Waterville, Maine. Like Langston, Ray is also an independent fighter.

“I am thankful for the opportunity to test my skill against a very well-seasoned striker,” said Ray.  “I have known Carl and followed his fight career for seven years. I have a lot of respect for him as a fighter. As for myself, I am just doing what I love to do. I feel this is an excellent match up.”

"NEF 46: Dekade van oorheersing” vind Saterdag plaas, Februarie 12, 2022, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Die geleentheid sal NEF se tienjaar-herdenking herdenk. Deure open om 6 nm met eerste geveg by 7 nm. Kaartjies is nou te koop bywww.Ticketmaster.com.

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AL KINANI TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL DEBUT AT NEF 46 ON FEBRUARY 12

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (Januarie 6, 2022) - New England Fights (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, "NEF 46: Dekade van oorheersing,” on Saturday, Februarie 12, 2022, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Die geleentheid sal NEF se tienjaar-herdenking herdenk. Die voorste streekpromosie is op Februarie van stapel gestuur 11, 2012. Vroeër vandag, NEF announced the addition of a professional lightweight bout to the fight card.Mohammad Al Kinani(0-0)is geskeduleer om gesigChris “Ironfist” Rooney (0-1) teen 'n gevegsgewig van 155 pond.

The fight will be the professional debut for Al Kinani who finished his amateur career with an impressive record of 9-1. He leaves the amateur division as the number-one ranked lightweight in both New England and the Northeast. Six of Al Kinani’s nine victories have been finishes, including a 34-second knockout in his final amateur fight last fall. The fight with Rooney will be Al Kinani’s first in his home state of Maine in over three years. He represents Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.

“This fight on February 12th is the first step of a long journey that I’ve been dreaming of for quite some time,” said Al Kinani. “It’s going to be a fight that’ll start and end with a handshake, but you know how I roll once I’m locked in there. It’s all business, baba. Dit is wat ek doen: I take care of fucking business.”

Chris Rooney will make his first appearance in the NEF cage on February 12, but he is a longtime MMA veteran, having competed in the sport since February 2011. He won twelve fights as an amateur prior to making his professional debut last September. Rooney trains at Sargent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in St. Albans, Vermont.

“I am very excited to announce that my next fight will be against Mo Kinani for New England Fights,” stated Rooney. “Though this will be my second fight as a professional, this will be my debut with NEF. I am looking forward to showcasing my knockout power and overall abilities as a mixed martial artist. Even though the fans in Maine may not yet know the name Rooney, they won’t forget it after they witness my iron-fist power.”

"NEF 46: Dekade van oorheersing” vind Saterdag plaas, Februarie 12, 2022, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Die geleentheid sal NEF se tienjaar-herdenking herdenk. Deure open om 6 nm met eerste geveg by 7 nm. Kaartjies is nou te koop bywww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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GRIMARD AND VASTA SET TO GO PRO AT NEF 46

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (November 30, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, "NEF 46: Dekade van oorheersing,” on Saturday, Februarie 12, 2022, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Die geleentheid sal NEF se tienjaar-herdenking herdenk. Die voorste streekpromosie is op Februarie van stapel gestuur 11, 2012. Vroeër vandag, NEF het die toevoeging van 'n professionele veergewig-wedstryd tot die gevegskaart aangekondig. Voormalige NEF Amateur Veergewig KampioenNathaniel Grimard (0-0) is geskeduleer om aan te vatAnthony Net (0-0) op 'n stryd gewig van 145-pond.

Nathaniel Grimard het in September sy NEF MMA-debuut gemaak 2019 by “NEF 40: School of Hard Knocks.” Daardie aand, Grimard het Justin Kangas ingedien (0-3) via armbar in die eerste rondte. Tydens die pandemie inperking, Grimard het twee keer in Florida deelgeneem en sy rekord verbeter na 3-0. Sy onoorwonne rekord het Grimard geposisioneer om vir die destyds vakante NEF-veergewigkampioenskap uit te daag. In Augustus, Grimard het Brandon Maillet-Fevens gestop (3-2) in die tweede ronde by “NEF 44: Back in Black” om die titelhouer van 145 pond te word. Grimard het dadelik teruggekom in die hok by “NEF 45: Uprising” om sy band teen Billy Wilson te verdedig (7-1) van die beroemde Jackson Wink MMA-kamp in New Mexico. Grimard het 'n moeisame besluit van vyf ronde verloor wat Wilson die nuwe kampioen gemaak het. Nou, Grimard druk die reset-skakelaar terwyl hy beplan om professioneel teen NEF-nuweling te draai, Anthony Net. Grimard verteenwoordig Nostos MMA van Somersworth, New Hampshire waar hy onder UFC en Bellator-veteraan oefen, en voormalige NEF Professionele Liggewigkampioen, Devin Powell (10-5).

"Ek kan my nie 'n beter manier voorstel om my professionele loopbaan te begin as op NEF se 10de verjaardagkaart nie,” het Grimard gesê. “Ek het groot doelwitte vir myself en ek is gereed om enigiemand in my pad aan te vat. Ek het niks anders as respek vir Vasta en sy gevegskunsvaardighede nie, maar ek was nog nooit meer gefokus nie.”

Anthony Vasta sal ook sy professionele buiging by NEF maak 46. Vasta en Grimard het hul onderskeie MMA-amateur-debuut binne 'n paar maande na mekaar gemaak. Vasta en Grimard deel nog 'n gemeenskaplike band, aangesien albei tydens die pandemie op dieselfde kaart in Florida meegeding het. Vast moet 1-1 amateurrekord en oefen by Defensive Edge Martial Arts Academy in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

“Dit is opwindend om my professionele debuut teen nog 'n opkomende New England-vegter te maak wat ek respekteer,” het Vasta gesê. “Dit is tyd om die volgende stap in my loopbaan te neem, stel my vaardighede op die proef, en gryp die geleentheid aan. My styl is regtig onortodoks en moeilik om voor voor te berei. Ek beplan om daarheen te gaan en ’n oorheersende vertoning te lewer teen nog ’n moeilike vooruitsig van hierdie afdeling.”

"NEF 46: Dekade van oorheersing” vind Saterdag plaas, Februarie 12, 2022, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Die geleentheid sal NEF se tienjaar-herdenking herdenk. Deure open om 6 nm met eerste geveg by 7 nm. Kaartjies is nou te koop bywww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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ASSAM VS KANGAS SET TO STRIKE AT NEF 46 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (November 24, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, "NEF 46: Dekade van oorheersing,” on Saturday, Februarie 12, 2022, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Die geleentheid sal NEF se tienjaar-herdenking herdenk. Die voorste streekpromosie is op Februarie van stapel gestuur 11, 2012. Vroeër vandag, NEF announced the addition of an amateur welterweight bout to the fight card.Jon Assam (2-3) is scheduled to take on former lightweightJustin Kangas (0-3) op 'n stryd gewig van 170-pond.

Jon Assam will have fought for NEF for four straight years when he steps in the cage on February 12ste. The Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) staple most recently made Austin Hamilton (0-3) retire on the stool in between rounds when they faced-off at the Hampshire Dome last August at “NEF 44: Back in Black” in New Hampshire. Assam will be looking to extend his win streak to two when he shares the cage with Kangas in February.

“I’m very excited to be part of another NEF event, always good cards and good fights,” Assam stated. “I don’t like to do much talking outside of the cage, but my opponent can expect the same thing I expect from him—the best version of ourselves—and we’ll see whose best is better.”

Justin Kangas has struggled to find his first win in NEF, having dropped losses to a who’s who of young up and coming talent including Nate “The Mule White (5-0) and former NEF Featherweight Champion Nathaniel Grimard (4-1). Standing 6’3”, the cut to 155-pounds has always been a struggle for the moonlighting mixed martial artist who spends his days working as a school principal. Having finally found the rhythm between his professional life and passion for training, Kangas is confident that the move up in weight class will help him secure that elusive first win in the NEF hexagon.

“I am extremely excited to step back into the NEF cage. It has been far too long. Covid has been rough on us all in a variety of ways, but if there is a silver lining, it’s that it gave me a ton of time to work on my deficits. When I first started fighting for NEF, I was only nine months into my training, and I was a fish out of water on the ground. Each fight gave me a lot to reflect on and gave me a full picture of what needed to change. Covid may have stopped a lot of things in our country, but it didn’t stop me from training and growing as a fighter.

“My weaknesses have become new passions and strengths for me. Losing and identifying faults doesn’t break me down. It excites me. Nothing is more rewarding than improving yourself. Have no doubt, I have done just that.

“After all the time off, I made the decision to jump up a weight class. I have been working hard to put on weight the right way over the last year and a half and have come leaps and bounds in my confidence and technique on the feet, the cage and the ground. I am a far more well-rounded and skilled fighter. I look forward to showing off that work.

“Jon Assam is a veteran in the NEF cage and he always goes to war. I am excited to share the cage with him and I know the fans won’t be disappointed. I took this fight because I knew it would push me to my limits and that’s how exciting fights are made. I don’t take fights looking for an easy win to pad my record. I’m here to push and challenge myself. My past three opponents have a combined record of 12-4. Expect nothing less than a battle in that cage.”

"NEF 46: Dekade van oorheersing” vind Saterdag plaas, Februarie 12, 2022, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Die geleentheid sal NEF se tienjaar-herdenking herdenk. Deure open om 6 nm met eerste geveg by 7 nm. Kaartjies is nou te koop bywww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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MURRAY VS FAULKNER SET TO CLASH FOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (November 23, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, "NEF 46: Dekade van oorheersing,” on Saturday, Februarie 12, 2022, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Die geleentheid sal NEF se tienjaar-herdenking herdenk. Die voorste streekpromosie is op Februarie van stapel gestuur 11, 2012. Vroeër vandag, NEF het die byvoeging van 'n amateurkampioenskapwedstryd tot die gevegskaart aangekondig. 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 pond. 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 by “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: Dekade van oorheersing” vind Saterdag plaas, Februarie 12, 2022, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Die geleentheid sal NEF se tienjaar-herdenking herdenk. Deure open om 6 nm met eerste geveg by 7 nm. Kaartjies is nou te koop bywww.Ticketmaster.com. 

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NEF RETURNS TO MAINE WITH STACKED FIGHT CARD FEATURING FOUR TITLE FIGHTS

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NEF RETURNS TO MAINE WITH STACKED FIGHT CARD FEATURING FOUR TITLE FIGHTS

VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (Oktober 22, 2021) – When the bell rings at 7 pm EST to start the show on Friday, November 5, it will be the first time New England Fights (NEF) has presented a mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) event in its home state of Maine in 21 months. Shortly after the venerable fight promotion held “NEF 42” at Merrill Auditorium in Portland on February 8, 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic gripped the state and the nation. The resulting shutdown forced the indefinite postponement of “NEF 43” which was scheduled to take place in Orono, Maine later that spring. With the state not fully opening for combat sports events until well into 2021, NEF decided to turn to neighboring New Hampshire to hold “NEF 44” last summer. “NEF 45: Uprising” on November 5 will see the fight promotion make its long-awaited return to action in Maine, as well as close out its first decade of business. The event will originate from Aura in Portland.

Vroeër vandag, NEF announced the full fight card for “NEF 45.” It is scheduled to feature a total of 21 bouts with four championships to be decided.

In die belangrikste gebeurtenis van die aand, Josh “Hook On” Harvey(7-1-1) will defend the NEF Professional Featherweight Title against the challenge ofAguilando Brandao(9-8).  Harvey has held the championship since February 2019. Brandao is a tough veteran with more than 15 years of cage experience.

The co-main event will seeMark “Pockets” Gardner(1-2)aanvatNick Alley (7-4) in a professional welterweight contest. Both competitors are veterans of global promotion Bellator’s cage. Both will be looking to bounce back from losses in their respective previous bouts.

Zac “Rocky” Richard (0-0) sal sy professionele debuut maak teenCarl Langston(0-5) after a successful amateur career that saw Richard capture the NEF 155-pound title. Langston seeks his first win as a professional fighter.

In other pro bouts, Matt “Ken Doll” Denning(5-10) meets former University of Southern Maine wrestling standoutJon Deupree (0-0) in Deupree’s pro debut, while former NEF Professional Middleweight ChampionCJ Ewer(3-3) gevegteShaun Ray (2-1) in die afdeling welterweight.

The amateur portion of the fight card will be headlined by three title fights: Caleb Austin(5-0) gesigteTyler Smythe (2-1) for the vacant flyweight belt; Felipe Günter(3-0) is scheduled to square off withTeddy Politis (2-0) for the vacant bantamweight championship; enNathaniel Grimard(4-0) will defend his newly-won featherweight strap againstBilly Wilson(6-1).

The sole women’s fight of the evening will also take place on the amateur card asBJ Garceau(1-1) voldoen aan die debutHayley Martin (0-0) in a strawweight bout. Garceau last appeared in the NEF cage three years earlier at “NEF 36.”

“It feels like forever since we had a fight in Maine—and what a card to come back with,"Sê NEF mede-eienaar en Match Matt Peterson.  “So many prospects in this lineup, so many undefeated fighters putting their perfect records on the line, so much at stake for so many impressive athletes putting themselves to the test on November 5th. Four title fights. For headliner Josh Harvey, his next fight could be the last chance to see him compete before he gets the call to the UFC —he’s that close. Leading up to the main event we have several undefeated amateur athletes that are on the cusp of turning pro and trying to follow in Harvey’s footsteps. AURA is the place to be November 5th!"

The full “NEF 45” fight card (onderhewig aan verandering):

PROFESSIONELE MMA

145 POUND TITLE: Josh Harvey (c) vs. Aguilando Brandao

170 Pond: Nick Alley vs. Mark Gardner

140 Pond: Carl Langston vs. Zac Richard

170 Pond: Jon Deupree vs. Matt Denning

160 Pond: Jay Ellis vs. Rodrigo Almeida

170 Pond: CJ Ewer vs. Shaun Ray

AMATEUR MMA

125 POUND TITLE: Caleb Austin vs. Tyler Smythe

145 POUND TITLE: Billy Wilson vs. Nathaniel Grimard (c)

135 POUND TITLE: Felipe Günter vs. Teddy Politis

115 Pond: BJ Garceau vs. Hayley Martin

200 Pond: David McCarthy vs. Danny Dray

170 Pond: Brian Cosco vs. Tyler Kingsbury

265 Pond: Tucker Olinsky vs. George Pissimissis

170 Pond: Curtis Ouellette vs. Derek Lambert

185 Pond: Bryant Wade vs. Brandon Oldenberg

185 Pond: Brett Martin vs. Justin Philbrook

155 Pond: Jonas Ryerson vs. RJ Janeczek

165 Pond: Austin Hamilton vs. David Hart

115 Pond: Julian Menjivar vs. Matt Miles

155 Pond: Jacob Routon vs. Emmett Huber

135 Pond: Tyler Parent vs. Randall Hathorn

"NEF 45: Opstand” vind Vrydag plaas, November 5, 2021, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Deure maak oop om 6 nm met eerste geveg by 7 nm. Kaartjies is nou te koop bywww.Ticketmaster.com.  The event will also be live streamed on pay-per-view for the price of $29.99 bywww.CombatSportsNow.com.

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New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om geleenthede van die hoogste gehalte vir vegters en aanhangers te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.

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BJ GARCEAU WILL RETURN TO THE CAGE AT NEF 45 AGAINST HAYLEY MARTIN

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (Oktober 7, 2021) - New England Fights (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, "NEF 45: Uprising,” op Vrydag, November 5, 2021, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Vroeër vandag, NEF announced the addition of an amateur women’s strawweight bout to the fight card.BJ Garceau sal voldoenHayley Martin teen 'n gevegsgewig van 115 pond.

The fight will see Garceau (1-1) return to the NEF cage after a three-year absence. She made her debut at “NEF 32” in February 2018 with a split decision win over Sarah Ziehm (1-2).  Garceau then lost via technical knockout to Chelsea Tucker (3-3) in the third round of their bout at “NEF 36” in the fall of that year. She had been scheduled to make her return to action at “NEF 43” in 2020 until the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of the event. Garceau represents Young’s MMA of Bangor, Maine.

“I can’t believe I’m stepping back into the cage again this November,” exclaimed Garceau. “When we had to stop training last year, I felt like I lost my family, my health, and that hit me hard mentally and physically. I was a mess. So once (Young’s MMA head coach) Chris Young and so many other amazing coaches from other gyms said ‘come home’ a/k/a ‘get back into the gym,’ I finally felt whole again once we were on the mats. I didn’t think it would happen again, but honestly after everything that’s been going on in the world and personally the past 18-months, I’ve never wanted to fight this bad. I’m thankful for the opportunity and honestly it could have been anyone standing across from me at this point. I am happy to throw down with Hayley, and promise I will not let anyone down in that cage!  I would say more, but I gotta go train. Let’s do this!"

Hayley Martin will be making her in-cage debut in the fight with Garceau at “NEF 45” – just a few weeks after celebrating her 50ste birthday. Martin is an independent fighter whose dream it has been to actively compete in MMA.

“I’m beyond excited to step into the cage, test my skills and show what hard work and dedication looks like,” said Martin.  “I’m on this journey because I have never felt anything that makes me feel more alive, strong and confident. And when that moment happens on November 5th, I will leave it all in the cage and fight my ass off for every woman that thought dreams can’t come true.”

"NEF 45: Opstand” vind Vrydag plaas, November 5, 2021, by Aura in Portland, Maine. Deure maak oop om 6 nm met eerste geveg by 7 nm. Kaartjies is nou te koop bywww.Ticketmaster.com. 

Oor New England Fights

New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om geleenthede van die hoogste gehalte vir vegters en aanhangers te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.