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TITLE FIGHTS HEADLINE FINAL NEF EVENT OF 2018

 

Portland, Maine (Novembre 2, 2018) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) terrà il suo evento finale di arti marziali miste 2018, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” il Sabato, Novembre 17 a Aura in Portland, Maine. Proprio oggi, the fight promotion announced the fight card for the event featuring a full slate of professional and amateur fights.

 

 

 

The professional side of the card will be headlined by a pair of title fights as Ryan Sanders (17-9) defends the lightweight strap against Jacob Bohn (7-5) e Ras Hylton (3-1) incontra Yorgan De Castro (2-0) to crown the first-ever NEF cruiserweight champion.

 

 

 

Sanders has held the lightweight title since April 2017 when he defeated Jon Lemke (7-9) in a tournament final. He has won a remarkable eight in a row in the NEF cage, not losing on Maine soil in four years. New York’s Jacob Bohn has won his last two in a row over veterans Kenny Foster (12-13) and Lewis Corapi (8-4) rispettivamente.

 

 

 

Ras Hylton is coming off a highlight-reel elbow knockout of Eric Bedard (6-8) lo scorso agosto. The 6’6resident of South Portland, known to fans as “Il trifoglio giamaicano,” is a perfect 3-0 in the NEF cage where he also went 3-0 come un dilettante. Yorgan De Castro is undefeated as a professional, having finished both of his opponents by technical knockout. The bout will be the first in the newly-created NEF 225-pound cruiserweight division which will fall between the light-heavyweight (205-libbra) e dei pesi massimi (265-libbra) classes.

 

 

 

Also on the professional card will be a flyweight contest between Portland fan-favorite Ernesto Ornelas (4-7) and undefeated Massachusetts prospect Jose Lugo (3-0). Ornelas is riding a two-fight win streak while Lugo, detto “El Salvaje,” has finished all three of his opponents.

 

Matt Probin (2-0) is scheduled to make his long-awaited debut with NEF when he meets veteran Lionel Young (7-15) in un concorso piuma. Probin has won back-to-back bouts in Vermont via knockout to start his professional career.

 

 

 

Al momento della stampa, NEF was still searching for a replacement opponent for Carl Langston (0-1) in a professional featherweight bout after several previous opponents had pulled out. Interested featherweights should contact NEF matchmakers via email at newenglandfights@gmail.com. Serious inquiries only please.

 

 

 

The amateur portion of the card is scheduled to feature a total of three women’s MMA bouts. Glory Watson (1-0) assumerà Megan Rosado (0-0), mentre BJ Garceau (1-0) incontra Chelsea Tucker (0-3) e Catie Denning (1-0) affronta con Taylor Thompson (2-0). Watson, Garceau and Tucker are all members of Young’s MMA in Bangor, Maine owned and operated by coach Chris Young. The trio has been nicknamed “Chris’ Angels.

 

 

 

Il pieno “NEF 36” carta di lotta (soggetto a modifiche e l'approvazione del combattimento Sports Authority di Maine):

 

 

 

MMA PROFESSIONALE

225*TITOLO Ras Hylton 3-1 (First Class MMA) vs Yorgan De Castro 2-0

155*TITOLO Ryan Sanders 17-9 (c) (MMA di Young) vs Jacob Bohn 7-5 (Behring Jiu Jitsu NY)

145 Matt Probin 2-0 (ricognizione) vs Lionel Young 7-15 (Citadel Martial Arts)

125 Ernesto Ornelas 4-7 (Choi Institute) vs Jose Lugo 3-0 (BST MMA & Fitness)

 

 

 

AMATEUR MMA

 

175 Jon Assam 0-0 (CMBJJ) vs Jordan Norman 0-1 (Bad Little Falls Dojo)

155 Zac Richard 2-0 (Nostos) vs Chris Lachcik 0-1 (Indipendente)

155 Mohammad Al Kinani 4-1 (evoluzione Athletix) vs Clifford Redman 0-6 (Indipendente)

155 Brandon Mailet 0-0 (CMBJJ) vs Ben Peters 0-0 (Titan Athletics)

140 Megan Rosado 0-0 (evoluzione Athletix) vs Glory Watson 1-0 (MMA di Young)

140 Henry Clark 4-4 (Choi Institute) vs Killian Murphy 1-1 (Nostos)

135 Taylor Thompson 2-0 () vs Catie Denning 1-0 (MMA di Young)

135 Schuyler Vaillancourt 0-0 (Nostos) vs Felipe Gunther 0-0 (First Class MMA)

135 Nate Boucher 2-3 (CMBJJ) vs Jordan Young 1-1 (Indipendente)

125 Chelsea Tucker 0-3 (First Class MMA) vs BJ Garceau 1-0 (MMA di Young)

 

 

 

prossimo evento mixed-arti marziali di NEF, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” vedrà la compagnia fare il suo ritorno ad Aura a Portland, Maine. L'evento è previsto per sabato, Novembre 17, 2018 con un tempo di campana di 7 pm. I biglietti sono in vendita ora su www.AuraMaine.com.

 

Informazioni su New England Combattimenti

 

 

 

New England Combattimenti ("NEF") è una lotta eventi promozioni azienda. La missione di NEF è quello di creare eventi di altissima qualità per i combattenti e fan. Team esecutivo di NEF ha una vasta esperienza nella gestione di sport da combattimento, produzione eventi, relazioni con i media, marketing, legale e la pubblicità.

NEF FA LA STORIA CON LA NUOVA DIVISIONE DEI PESI E LA LOTTA PER IL TITOLO

Portland, Maine (Ottobre 15, 2018) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) terrà il suo evento finale di arti marziali miste 2018, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” il Sabato, Novembre 17 a Aura in Portland, Maine. Proprio oggi, la promozione del combattimento ha annunciato l'aggiunta di un incontro di campionato professionale dei pesi leggeri alla carta. “Il trifoglio giamaicano” Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton(3-1) si incontrerà imbattuto Yorgan De Castro (2-0) per incoronare il primo campione NEF Professional Cruiserweight.

La lotta darà ufficialmente vita alla nuovissima divisione cruiserweight NEF. Questo incontro, così come i futuri incontri nella classe di peso, avrà luogo al limite di 225 libbre. La divisione, che si trova tra i pesi massimi leggeri e i pesi massimi, è stata approvata come classe di peso ufficiale per le MMA dall'Association of Boxing Commissions durante la conferenza annuale di luglio 2017. NEF sarà una delle prime promozioni nel paese a istituire una divisione cruiserweight.

“L’adozione di nuove classi di peso ai massimi livelli di questo sport per tenere conto delle ampie lacune nell’attuale struttura delle classi del campionato è inevitabile: ci stiamo arrivando per primi,” detto NEF co-proprietario e matchmaker Matt Peterson. “Non c'è modo più perfetto per inaugurare questa nuova era della classe di peso da 225 libbre che con una lotta per il campionato nello spettacolo "Battle for the Gold" di fine anno tra due di alto calibro, avversari affamati che i fan della NEF conoscono molto bene. Questo evento ricco di azione è stato creato su misura per includere questo incontro rivoluzionario – è solo un ulteriore elemento per una carta già scottante. I fan possono essere certi che riceveranno i loro soldi il 17 novembre.”

Ras Hylton tornerà nella gabbia della NEF dopo quasi un anno e mezzo di assenza. È un veterano di cinque incontri nella gabbia NEF dove è imbattuto con tre vittorie da dilettante e due da professionista. Lo scorso agosto, Hylton ha eliminato il veterano Eric Bedard (6-8) a Rhode Island con un solo colpo di gomito dopo aver assorbito una raffica di colpi di Bedard che hanno avuto un effetto minimo o nullo. In piedi a un imponente 6'6,” Hylton detiene una cintura nera nel Taekwondo. Si allena con entrambe le MMA di prima classe a Brunswick, Arti marziali del Maine e del Dragon Fire di South Portland.

“Sono entusiasta della risposta al mio invito all’azione su FaceTime, e che potrò dare il via alla mia corsa da cruiserweight a casa,” disse Hylton. “Ho parlato a lungo del mio sogno di aumentare il sorteggio e l’entusiasmo di vedere le divisioni più pesanti, quindi ringrazio (Proprietari NEF) Matt Peterson e Nick DiSalvo per aver lavorato ancora con me, e lanciando il titolo qui con NEF! Yorgan è un bravo combattente forte con le mani pesanti che ho visto funzionare contro il mio migliore amico Nick Gulliver in un'altra guerra per cinture. Ora passo a seguire "The Guardian".’ esempio, e mantieni il cinturino inaugurale proprio qui nel Maine. Grazie per essere stati con noi a tutti!"

Come ha notato Hylton, questa non sarà la prima volta che Yorgan De Castro verrà nel Maine cercando di riportare l'oro con sé in Massachusetts. De Castro ha affrontato il compagno di squadra di Hylton Nick Gulliver per il titolo NEF Amateur Heavyweight in uno sforzo perdente “NEF26” quasi due anni dopo il giorno in cui combatterà contro Hylton.

“Sono molto entusiasta di diventare il primo campione NEF da 225 libbre,” detto Di Castro. “Sicuramente organizzeremo un grande spettacolo per i tifosi. Ho attraversato alcuni momenti molto bui in tutta la mia vita e a novembre 17 Mi assicurerò di portare tutti i miei demoni con me e Ras dovrà affrontarli. Questa lotta sarà assolutamente epica.”

Originario del Portogallo, ora residente nella città combattente di Brockton, Massachusetts, De Castro ha avuto successo fino ad oggi nella sua carriera professionale. Ha eliminato entrambi i suoi precedenti avversari tramite KO tecnico nei pesi massimi leggeri. Per combattenti come De Castro e Hylton, la creazione di una divisione cruiserweight in NEF apre un nuovo regno di possibilità di carriera che prima non esistevano. De Castro è stato uno dei primi a rispondere positivamente al video Face Time di Hylton che chiedeva la creazione di una divisione cruiserweight.

“Sono entusiasta di fare il mio debutto nella NEF come combattente professionista nella divisione inaugurale dei pesi leggeri,” – continua De Castro. “Questa è un’enorme opportunità per i combattenti e sto cercando di lasciare il segno in quella divisione. Non ho altro che rispetto per Ras - è un uomo di classe ed è molto duro - ma non ha mai affrontato un Yorgan più dedicato e concentrato e a novembre 17, Sarò vittorioso e scriverò il mio nome nella storia della NEF.”

prossimo evento mixed-arti marziali di NEF, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” vedrà la compagnia fare il suo ritorno ad Aura a Portland, Maine. L'evento è previsto per sabato, Novembre 17, 2018 con un tempo di campana di 7 pm. I biglietti sono in vendita ora su www.AuraMaine.com.

SANDERS AND BOHN WILL BATTLE FOR THE GOLD IN PORTLAND

Portland, Maine (Ottobre 11, 2018) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) terrà il suo evento finale di arti marziali miste 2018, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” il Sabato, Novembre 17 a Aura in Portland, Maine. Proprio oggi, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional lightweight championship bout to the card. “Il” Ryan Sanders (17-9) is scheduled to defend the NEF Professional Lightweight Title against Jacob “Giaguaro” Bohn (7-5).

It is only fitting that the lightweight championship will be defended at the top of the card titledBattle for the Gold.The NEF 155-pound strap is the most-coveted in all of New England. It has been known as the jumping off point for many athletes from the regional scene onto the national level of the sport. Current UFC competitor Devin Powell (9-3) held the title just prior to signing with the world’s biggest MMA promotion. Desmond “il Predator” Verde (21-8), also currently on the UFC roster, signed with Bellator just days after winning the NEF lightweight belt in 2013. And Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (16-11), another of the NEF 155-pound titleholders, went on to compete nationally for the World Series of Fighting.

Despite holding such a prestigious regional championship, the fight opportunities at lightweight for Ryan Sanders have been few and far between. To say it has been frustrating for him and his coaches at Young’s MMA would be a major understatement. Sanders has called out virtually every top 155-pound competitor in the New England region, but none have been brave enough to step in the cage with him. Even the casual observer cannot really blame them. Sanders literally tore current Glory Kickboxing signee Vince McGuiness’ (5-8) arm out of its socket earlier this year atNEF 34and then followed-up that performance with a dominant submission win over Mando Montoya (10-7) a “NEF 35” il mese scorso.

I was sitting around, eating my feelings because I was convinced that there was no one that would fight me,” said Sanders. “Ma (Proprietari NEF) Tacca (DiSalvo) and Matt (Peterson) went out of New England where I assume there are less cowards and found a quality opponent in Jacob. I look forward to methodically breaking Jacob, showing my ever improving skill set and defending my lightweight belt. I have the mindset and work ethic to be the greatest fighter that has ever come out of Maine and on November 17, I will show why I am ready for the next level.

Jacob Bohn, based out of Waterville, New York, is coming off two big wins in lightweight bouts earlier this year. He defeated longtime veteran Kenny Foster (12-13) via split decision on a card in Long Island, New York. Bohn went on to submit Lewis Corapi (8-4) in the first round of a bout in Rhode Island this past summer.

I’m excited to visit Maine and can’t wait to make my NEF debut against Ryan Sanders for the lightweight belt,” stated Bohn when reached for comment. “I only take fights that I think will take me to the next level, and Sanders looks like a game opponent. Get ready for a show New England, I’m coming for that strap!”

prossimo evento mixed-arti marziali di NEF, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” vedrà la compagnia fare il suo ritorno ad Aura a Portland, Maine. L'evento è previsto per sabato, Novembre 17, 2018 con un tempo di campana di 7 pm. I biglietti sono in vendita ora su www.AuraMaine.com.

Informazioni su New England Combattimenti

New England Combattimenti ("NEF") è una lotta eventi promozioni azienda. La missione di NEF è quello di creare eventi di altissima qualità per i combattenti e fan. Team esecutivo di NEF ha una vasta esperienza nella gestione di sport da combattimento, produzione eventi, relazioni con i media, marketing, legale e la pubblicità.

MATT PROBIN TO MAKE LONG-AWAITED NEF DEBUT ON NOVEMBER 17 CARTA

Portland, Maine (Ottobre 4, 2018) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) terrà il suo evento finale di arti marziali miste 2018, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” il Sabato, Novembre 17 a Aura in Portland, Maine. Proprio oggi, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight bout to the card. Opaco “The PugilistProbin (2-0) assumerà LionelBoogz” Giovane (7-15) con un peso lotta di 145 libbre.

Despite several previous attempts that fell out due to injury, Blackpool, England-native and current Maine resident Matt Probin has yet to compete on an NEF card. Probin has fought all over the world in numerous combat sports disciplines, including competing in Muay Thai in Thailand and boxing in Boston, Massachusetts. In recent months, he has scored back-to-back first-round knockout wins in Vermont MMA bouts. Probin currently trains with Recon Fitness in Westbrook, Maine.

It’s about bloody time,” exclaimed Probin when reached for comment. “It’s been a long journey with many hurdles to get me on an NEF card. But it’s here, it’s happening, and I’m pumped about it to finally be fighting in my own back yard. I’m glad family, amici, fans and sponsors will finally be able to watch me fight live, and this is going to be a great fight and match up. I’m fighting a crafty vet who has fought the top talent in New England. And this will be no different. I respect his game, but it’s my time. I feel unstoppable at the moment with Team Recon behind me. I’m coming prepared. Non perderlo!”

Lionel Young is a longtime veteran of the New England cage wars. He has just entered his tenth year as an MMA competitor. And while Young’s record might look like that of a journeyman, he has faced some of the top talent the region has to offer, including the likes of current 11th-ranked UFC bantamweight Rob Font (15-4). Like Probin, Young has spent his fair share of time as a professional in the boxing ringa veteran of seven bouts. Hailing from the fighting city of Brockton, Massachusetts – home of legendary boxing world champions Rocky Marciano and Marvin HaglerYoung currently trains with Redline Fight Sports in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

I’m happy to get this chance to showcase my talent,” detto Giovani. “I have angels watching over me, so I have to give them an out-of-this-world show. I tribute this to my uncle and brother that recently passed. I go to war for them and my family and my fight family.

prossimo evento mixed-arti marziali di NEF, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” vedrà la compagnia fare il suo ritorno ad Aura a Portland, Maine. L'evento è previsto per sabato, Novembre 17, 2018 con un tempo di campana di 7 pm. I biglietti sono in vendita ora su www.AuraMaine.com.

LIGHTWEIGHT PROSPECT LOOKS TO REBOUND AGAINST PURPLE BELT

Portland, Maine (Settembre 27, 2018) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) terrà il suo evento finale di arti marziali miste 2018, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” il Sabato, Novembre 17 a Aura in Portland, Maine. Proprio oggi, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur lightweight fight to the card. Mohammad Al Kinani (4-1) è prevista per affrontare Jamie Sprague (0-0) con un peso lotta di 155 libbre.

 

 

 

Mohammad Al Kinani will look to rebound from the first loss of his amateur career against Ramano Medina (5-0) last summer in New Hampshire. Prior to that time, Al Kinani had won the first four fights of his career, the most recent three emphatically by first-round knockout. He is a perfect 2-0 nella gabbia NEF. Al Kinani is a member of Evolution Athletix, a team housed in a brand new, state-of-the-art training facility opened earlier this year just off Route 1 in Saco, Maine.

 

 

 

Jamie is definitely dangerous, but I always go in there knowing my opponent is dangerous,” Al Kinani stated. “I’d like to think I am too. More than ever. I’m feeling extremely sharp and I know I can bring in all the heat to that cage. Sprague has been training for a long time under one of the best schools in the area and probably thinks I’m an easy win, but I have been training and putting in more work than ever with the best of the best to come back from a first recent loss. He will understand the pressure of being locked up in there with me. I’m ready to shock everyone November 17th.

 

 

 

Despite his lack of cage competition experience, Jamie Sprague is no newcomer to the combat sports world. As Al Kinani indicated, Sprague has trained for some time in the martial arts. He holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is a member of Nostos MMA based in Somersworth, New Hampshire under current UFC competitor, and former NEF Pro Lightweight Champion, Devin Powell (9-3).

 

 

 

Mo’s a tough guy,” said Sprague, “no doubt about that. But with all due respect, I want to make a statement. I want his neck.

 

 

 

prossimo evento mixed-arti marziali di NEF, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” vedrà la compagnia fare il suo ritorno ad Aura a Portland, Maine. L'evento è previsto per sabato, Novembre 17, 2018 con un tempo di campana di 7 pm. I biglietti sono in vendita ora su www.AuraMaine.com.

 

Informazioni su New England Combattimenti

 

 

New England Combattimenti ("NEF") è una lotta eventi promozioni azienda. La missione di NEF è quello di creare eventi di altissima qualità per i combattenti e fan. Team esecutivo di NEF ha una vasta esperienza nella gestione di sport da combattimento, produzione eventi, relazioni con i media, marketing, legale e la pubblicità.

 

DEPPMEYER AND RICHARD TO COLLIDE AT NEF 36 A PORTLAND, MAINE

Portland, Maine (Settembre 18, 2018) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) terrà il suo evento finale di arti marziali miste 2018, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” il Sabato, Novembre 17 a Aura in Portland, Maine. Proprio oggi, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the card. Jacob Deppmeyer (1-1-1) dovrà affrontare Zac Richard (2-0) at a fight weight of 140-pounds.

Jacob Deppmeyer is coming off afight of the nightperformance earlier this month atNEF 35in Bangor, Maine. Deppmeyer went the distance with Taylor Bartlett (1-1-1) in a back-and-forth war that was ultimately ruled a draw on the judges’ scorecard. That bout marked Deppmeyer’s return to the cage after more than a year off from competition. He defeated Glenn Kasabian (2-3) via first-round technical knockout atNEF 28” nella primavera del 2017. Deppmeyer trains with First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine.

Zac looks like a tough guy, fast with good pressure,” said Deppmeyer. I don’t know much more about him, but I know I will train hard with my team, as I’m sure he will, and we will have some good fun in the cage come November 17!”

Undefeated Zac Richard has been one of the emerging stories of the 2018 NEF season. Richard has won both of his previous bouts this year by first-round technical knockout. A win over Deppmeyer would put Richard in serious contention for “Rookie of the Year” honors at the close of 2018. Richard is a native of Waterboro, Maine where he wrestled for Massabesic High School. He won a Class-A state championship in wrestling in 2015. He currently trains at Nostos MMA in Somersworth, New Hampshire under former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, and current UFC competitor, Devin Powell (9-3).

“I can’t wait to get back in the NEF cage in Portland, close to home for my family and friends,” said Richard. Fighting in NEF has helped me find new purpose in my lifeit’s taken me back to my wrestling roots and given me a competitive outlet to continue testing my skills. This fight is the day after the anniversary of my sister’s passing, so it’s a very meaningful date for me. I’m excited to get out there and notch my third win on November 17th in honor of her memory.”

prossimo evento mixed-arti marziali di NEF, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” vedrà la compagnia fare il suo ritorno ad Aura a Portland, Maine. L'evento è previsto per sabato, Novembre 17, 2018 con un tempo di campana di 7 pm. I biglietti sono in vendita ora su www.AuraMaine.com.

TOP BANTAMWEIGHT CONTENDERS TO SQUARE OFF AT NEF 36 A PORTLAND, MAINE

Portland, Maine (Settembre 17, 2018) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) terrà il suo evento finale di arti marziali miste 2018, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” il Sabato, Novembre 17 a Aura in Portland, Maine. Proprio oggi, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur bantamweight bout to the card. Henry Clark (4-4) è previsto un incontro Killian Murphy (1-1) in a battle of top contenders to the promotion’s 135-pound amateur title.

Henry Clark is a member of the Choi Institute based in Portland. After starting his amateur career at 3-1, Clark would lose his next three in a row. He would bounce back this past June with a first-round submission of Jack Greene (2-6) via D’Arce choke atNEF 34” a Portland. It was a return to form as Clark had picked up all three of his previous wins by submissionall various forms of chokeholds. He previously challenged for the amateur bantamweight title in early 2016 in a losing effort to Johnny Crafts (4-1).

I’m hyped about this fight with Killian,” ha detto Clark. “He’s as game as they come, but he is nowhere near ready for me. I’ll smash him up, and then next I’ll take that belt and put it around my waist with my own hands. This is my time to shine.

Killian Murphy is a former Maine state wrestling champion. He captured a title for Marshwood High School in Elliott in 2015. Murphy made his amateur MMA debut earlier this year atNEF 33in Portland with a technical knockout of Krishna Scott (0-1). Like Clark, he would also make an unsuccessful bid for the amateur bantamweight title. Murphy lost to current champion Kam Arnold atNEF 34in a hard-fought battle that will certainly be a contender for “Fight of the Year” alla fine di 2018. He trains with Nostos MMA of Somersworth, New Hampshire under former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion, e attuale combattente UFC, Devin Powell (9-3).

I’m excited to fight Henry,” said Murphy. “Beating Henry gives me another shot at the titleand winning that belt has always been my goal.

prossimo evento mixed-arti marziali di NEF, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” vedrà la compagnia fare il suo ritorno ad Aura a Portland, Maine. L'evento è previsto per sabato, Novembre 17, 2018 con un tempo di campana di 7 pm. I biglietti sono in vendita ora su www.AuraMaine.com.

LACEY AND JONES TO VIE FOR FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AT NEF 36

Portland, Maine (Settembre 13, 2018) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) terrà il suo evento finale di arti marziali miste 2018, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” il Sabato, Novembre 17 a Aura in Portland, Maine. Proprio oggi, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional featherweight title fight to the card. Aaron “Implacabile” Lacey (6-2) is scheduled to meet Bill Jones (13-10) for the vacant NEF Professional Featherweight Championship.

Lacey is coming off one of the biggest wins of his professional career to date. Last weekend atNEF 35before his hometown fans in Bangor, Maine, Lacey submitted Jon Lemke (7-9) just under two minutes into the first round. It was a rebound win for Lacey who lost a decision to a very tough Da’Mon Blackshear (5-2) earlier this summer in Portland. A “NEF 36,Lacey will look to capture gold in the promotion for the second timehe won the NEF Amateur Featherweight Title atNEF 20” nel mese di novembre 2015 in what would be his final amateur fight. Lacey is a member of Young’s MMA based in Bangor.

I’m excited to be fighting for this strap,” esclamò Lacey. “I was NEF’s first amateur 145-pound champion and I look forward to being one of the first people to hold amateur and professional belts for New England Fights! I have a very formidable and experienced opponent, but this belt has been calling my name for a long time and I am going to take what I have worked for all along!"

Bill Jones is one of the pioneers of the New England MMA scene, having competed in the region since 2007. He holds wins over some of the top fighters ever to come out of the area such as UFC veteran Tateki Matsuda (13-9) and current UFC competitor Matt Bessette (22-9). Jones has competed at the national level for the World Series of Fighting (WSOF). Like Lacey, he also holds a first-round submission of Jon Lemke to his credit. A “NEF 33in Portland last spring, Jones was victorious over Matt Denning (5-8) via technical knockout in the second round. He is currently a member of Nostos MMA in Somersworth, New Hampshire.

“I’m at my most dangerous when I’m focused—and you best believe that I’ll be bringing a whole new level of commitment to my camp with the NEF Featherweight title on the line, a belt that I’ve had my eyes on for a long, a lungo,” stated Jones. “I have a lot left in the tank and I’m out to prove in this fight that I’m no journeyman—I’m hard work for anyone that wants some. I can’t wait to be back in the NEF cage and put on a show for everyone!"

prossimo evento mixed-arti marziali di NEF, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” vedrà la compagnia fare il suo ritorno ad Aura a Portland, Maine. L'evento è previsto per sabato, Novembre 17, 2018 con un tempo di campana di 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now at www.AuraMaine.com.

SECOND WOMEN’S FIGHT ANNOUNCED FOR NEF 36 A PORTLAND, MAINE

Portland, Maine (Settembre 12, 2018) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) terrà il suo evento finale di arti marziali miste 2018, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” il Sabato, Novembre 17 a Aura in Portland, Maine. Proprio oggi, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur women’s flyweight fight to the card. B.J. Garceau (1-0) is scheduled to face Chelsea Tucker (0-3) con un peso lotta di 125 libbre.

B.J. Garceau made national headlines earlier this year as she prepared for her in-cage debut with NEF. Diagnosed with Type-1 juvenile diabetes in 1993, Garceau became an inspiration to those within the diabetic community looking to practice the martial arts. A “NEF 32last February, she went the distance with Sarah Ziehm (1-2) in a back-and-forth contest, ultimately picking up the win via split-decision on the judges’ scorecard. Garceau is a member of Young’s MMA based in Bangor, Maine.

When Coach (Chris) Young asked me if I was free November 17th, I thought he wanted me to be the water girl for the guys on the card,” Garceau quipped. “I say this jokingly, but we’ve had some struggles finding match ups for the Young’s WMMA (women’s mixed-martial-arts) team in the past. Me and my girls are hungry to fight. So when he asked if I’d fight Chelsea, who is a warrior that doesn’t back down from anything, of course my answer was ‘yes.I adore Chelsea and am ready to put on a hell of a show for the fans, my team and the beautiful city of Portland, Maine this November.

The casual observer should not let Chelsea Tucker’s record fool them. Scrappy, talented and full of heart, Tucker has come to fight each time she has stepped in the cage. She has appeared four times in the NEF cage, including a non-sanctioned grappling match with Carol Linn Powell that went to a draw last April in Portland. Tucker proudly serves her country as a culinary specialist with the United States Coast Guard stationed in Boothbay, Maine. She trains with First Class MMA in Brunswick, Maine.

I am very excited to step back into the cage,” said Tucker. “I look forward to fighting B.J. Questa sarà una grande lotta, and I look forward to representing my gym and my skill set again in the NEF cage.

prossimo evento mixed-arti marziali di NEF, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” vedrà la compagnia fare il suo ritorno ad Aura a Portland, Maine. L'evento è previsto per sabato, Novembre 17, 2018 con un tempo di campana di 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now at www.AuraMaine.com.

WOMEN’S FIGHT IS FIRST ANNOUNCED FOR NEF 36 A PORTLAND, MAINE

Portland, Maine (Settembre 10, 2018) - Combattimenti New England (NEF) terrà il suo evento finale di arti marziali miste 2018, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” il Sabato, Novembre 17 a Aura in Portland, Maine. Proprio oggi, the fight promotion announced the first fight scheduled for the event. Catie Denning (1-0) assumerà Taylor Thompson (2-0) in an amateur women’s bantamweight contest.

Catie Denning made her amateur MMA debut last February atNEF 32” in Lewiston, Maine. She dominated Chelsea Tucker (0-3) for three rounds on her way to a unanimous decision victory on the judges’ scorecard. Denning is a member of Young’s MMA based in Bangor, Maine where she will once again train for her sophomore cage bout.

I’m excited to step back into the cage,” ha detto Denning. It’s been far too long and I’m hungrier than ever. I fully understand I’m stepping up to take on a tough opponent, but I’m up for the challenge and hope I can showcase all of my hard work since my amateur debut back in February.

Denning’s opponent, Taylor Thompson, will be making her NEF debut on November 17, but she is no stranger to the New England MMA scene. Thompson is undefeated with two fights under her belt in Massachusetts. Both wins came by way of stoppage, including a first-round submission of Tiffany McCoy (2-2) lo scorso gennaio. Thompson trains with BST MMA & Fitness based in Mendon, Massachusetts.

I am very excited to be able to fight Catie Denning of Young’s MMA on November 17 at the beautiful Aura arena in Portland, Maine,” said Thompson when reached for comment. She trains with tough people at a well-respected gym, and I am so grateful that she and I will have the opportunity to throw down for the fantastic fight fans of Maine. I have wanted to fight for NEF ever since I met Coach Eddie (Benjamin) and his team at Titan Athletics in Bangor and heard about the amazing fight scene that exists in Maine. I can’t wait to be a part of it.

prossimo evento mixed-arti marziali di NEF, “NEF 36: Battaglia per l'oro,” vedrà la compagnia fare il suo ritorno ad Aura a Portland, Maine. L'evento è previsto per sabato, Novembre 17, 2018 con un tempo di campana di 7 pm. The ticket pre-sale is happening now at www.AuraMaine.com with promo codeNEF. Tickets will be on-sale to the general public on Monday, Settembre 10 a 9:00 a.m. EDT.