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NEF 43 RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 13 DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

Orono, Maine (Mac 20, 2020) - New England Melawan (NEF) announced today that the fight promotion’s next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) acara, "NEF 43: Mengamuk,” has been rescheduled to Saturday, Jun 13, 2020. Acara ini, which will originate from the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine’s flagship Orono campus, was originally scheduled to be held on April 18. Event organizers, Walau bagaimanapun, have decided to reschedule to June 13 based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent recommendation that all events and gatherings consisting of 50 people or more be postponed for at least eight weeks due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus contagion.

Awal hari ini, NEF released the following statement from its owners Nick DiSalvo and Matt Peterson via its Facebook page:

Due to ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus and public gatherings, NEF 43 has been re-scheduled to Saturday, Jun 13, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono. Doors will open at 6 pm and first fight will be at 7 pm.

For tickets purchased through a fighter (or for those who plan to purchase tickets through a fighter): All tickets printed with the April 18 date will be honored at the door on June 13. If you cannot attend the event on the new date of June 13, please contact the fighter that originally sold you the ticket.

For tickets purchased through the CCA box officeAll tickets printed with the April 18 date will be honored at the door on June 13. If you cannot attend the event on the new date of June 13, please email the box office atccatix@maine.eduYou may also call 207.581-1755 and leave a message. The box office will take refund requests until next Friday, Mac 27, 2020, di 5 pm EDT.

Thank you all for your patience and continued support as we continue to monitor and adjust to this unprecedented situation. We wish all of our fans, pejuang, staff, and friends good health and safety at this difficult time.

– Nick DiSalvo & Matt Peterson

Melawan New England’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 43: Mengamuk,” will take place on Saturday, Jun 13, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tiket-tiket boleh dijual sekarang diwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

NO APRIL FOOLIN’: BOYINGTON VACATES TITLE, ERICKSON FIGHTS POWELL FOR THE STRAP

UNTUK SIARAN SEGERA: Lewiston, Maine (April 1, 2016) – The earth-shattering announcement came late last night. Melawan New England (NEF) Campuran Seni Mempertahankan Diri (MMA) Professional Lightweight Champion Bruce “Boy Pretty” Boyington (13-8) took to Facebook to notify his fans that he had vacated the title belt. Some speculated that it could be an April Fools’ jenaka, but those rumors were later quelled when Boyington himself stated under the thread that his decision had been made for personal and medical reasons, citing recent surgeries and a host of longstanding injuries.

 

“After one of the most inspirational and exhilarating rides of my life, I have talked with my wife, my coaching staff and teammates and have decided it’s now time to let go of one chapter and turn the page for another,” Boyington stated when reached for official comment. “NEF has been there for me since the start and I couldn’t ask for a better group to get me where I want to go. I like the thought of vacating the belt on top and handing it off to one of my teammates, hopefully Josh Harvey (0-0) and I will be excited to watch a couple other lightweight warriors going after the strap. Obviously Jon Lemke has quite a claim to that shot and I see my friend Jesse Erickson in the mix as well. Whatever should happen, I will always cherish every battle I’ve had in the NEF cage. Thank you sincerely to Matt Peterson and Nick DiSalvo.”

 

NEF executives acted quickly and formulated a plan by tengah malam to fill the title that sits atop the fight promotion’s most hotly contested professional division. As a new day dawned, that plan had come to fruition.

 

Bruce was a great champion,” kata NEF pemilik bersama dan penaja Nick DiSalvo. “He was the face of this promotion for two years. The 155-pound title is our most coveted championship and there is no shortage of worthy challengers. The decision to fill it as soon as possible was an easy one to make.

 

Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (6-4) dan Devin Powell (5-1) will now meet in a five-round contest at “NEF 22: Semua jalan menuju SINI” to crown a new champion. The bout was already signed as a non-title three-rounder to headline the MMA portion of the April 23rd fight card in Lewiston, Maine. Both athletes quickly agreed to go five rounds with the title on the line. Both athletes have each won their last three fights in a row respectively.

 

I am honored to be able to fight for the title which I saw Bruce Boyington recently defend against Jon Lemke (5-4) in the best local fight I’ve ever gotten to see,” said Powell. “I hope Jesse and I can put on a show for the fans that can be talked about for years to come. I’ve been training too hard and too long to not hop on this opportunity. I can’t wait to get in that cage April 23rdin front of an always amped up NEF crowd!”

 

Speaking of Lemke, NEF executives placed one condition on the upcoming Erickson-Powell bout – the winner must make his first defense of the lightweight title against Lemke. Lemke lost a very close split decision in an attempt to claim the title from Boyington earlier this year. That fight has been calledthe greatest fight to ever take place in the NEF MMA cageby many observers.

 

Jon Lemke more-than deserves another crack at the strap,” kata NEF pemilik bersama dan Pinang muda Matt Peterson. “His bout with Bruce at ‘NEF 21was nothing short of epic. I was completely spellbound watching that fight for the full 25-minutes it was contested. It’s a bittersweet time at NEF. Bruce was a great fighting champion and despite the high stakes every time he stepped into the cage, he was always one of the most active competitors on the NEF roster. Bruce’s warrior spirit and memorable performances in the NEF cage will be dearly missed, but we are fortunate to have so many superb athletes waiting in the wings right behind him to fill that void. There will be no shortage of upcoming action in the NEF lightweight division.

 

“It was a privilege and honor to fight Bruce for the lightweight title,” stated Lemke when reached for comment. “After the fight, I was pretty confident I did enough to win. Sekarang, after watching the fight numerous times, there is no doubt in my mind that I won that fight. If Bruce doesn’t want to fight me again and vacate his belt, I understand and respect that decision. Walau bagaimanapun, I am hungrier than ever and want what I believe is rightfully mine. It would be an honor to fight the winner of Erickson versus Powell for the title and I very much look forward to it.”

 

Yang April 23rd bout will be Jesse Erickson’s third attempt to capture the lightweight title. He had competed against Boyington twice previously unsuccessfully for the championship.

 

I’m so grateful for the opportunity to compete once again for the NEF lightweight title,” stated Erickson. “I was embarrassed postponing my first fight with Devin due to injury, but it seems everything happens for a reason. To bleed for gold and glory. My Viking ancestors would be proud. Give me the battle I crave, Devin. Victory or Valhalla!”

 

peristiwa New England Melawan ', "NEF 22: Semua jalan menuju SINI," mengambil tempat Sabtu, April 23, 2016 di Colisée Androscoggin Bank di Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 dan yang dijual di www.TheColisee.com atau dengan menghubungi pejabat kotak Colisée di 207.783.2009 x 525. Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai kemas kini kad peristiwa dan perjuangan, sila layari laman web promosi di www.NewEnglandFights.com. Di samping itu, anda boleh menonton video di NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, mengikuti mereka di Twitternefights dan menyertai kumpulan Facebook rasmi "New England Melawan."

HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH ADDED TO NEF 22 Melawan KAD

Lewiston, Maine (Mac 10, 2016) - New England Melawan (NEF), Nombor satu promosi perjuangan serantau Amerika, akan mengadakan acara akan datang, “NEF 22: Semua jalan menuju SINI” pada Sabtu, April 23, 2016 di Colisée Androscoggin Bank di Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and professional boxing bouts. Awal hari ini, NEF announced the addition of an amateur heavyweight bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” kad perjuangan. Nick Gulliver (2-0) akan memenuhi Dave Smith (2-1) at a fight weight of 265-pounds.

 

Nick Gulliver is a product of John Raio’s First Class MMA gym of Brunswick, Maine, as well as the Foundry – Brazil Jiu Jitsu- (BJJ) academy located in Farmington, Maine. He made his amateur debut last June at “NEF XVIII,” submitting Sonny Spratt (0-2) pada pusingan pertama. Gulliver followed up that victory with a technical knockout (WHO) win over Jason Field (0-2) this past November a mere 12-seconds into the first round. He hopes another win on April 23rd will put him in line for a shot at the NEF MMA Amateur Heavyweight Title currently held by Billy Leahy (3-1).

 

I’m looking forward to fighting again for NEF on April 23rd, and I’m thankful for the opportunity that Matt Peterson and Nick Disalvo give me to fight for their amazing organization,” said Gulliver. “I’ll be fighting who I think is now the number one heavyweight fighter fighting for NEF, Dave Smith. This kid is a great fighter and good athlete. I’m looking forward to a great fight. I fight for two amazing schools and organizations, the Foundry and First Class MMA. This fight will be the first time I won’t be fighting in front of my father who is sick. It’s a lot for him to go to these events being so sick and on oxygen all the time. But my father stated he would make it to one last fight if I get a title shot. I think fighting Dave Smith and winning would put me in a good spot to fight for a title. I’m looking to get that fight in front of my father who pushes me to be the man I am today. Jadi, for three rounds on April 23rd, I’ll be pushing harder than I have in the past to get that opportunity. I’m always looking to impress the crowd. I think fighting someone like Smith will keep the crowd on their feet.

 

Dave Smith is a member of Berserkers MMA based out of Rumford, Maine. Smith has an extensive wrestling background, having gone 147-17 while competing for Mountain Valley High School (MVHS) and winning two state titles in the process. He also wrestled for Plymouth State University (PSU) in New Hampshire. Like Gulliver, Smith finished his first two opponents in the opening round. He is looking to bounce back from a loss to Brendan Battles (2-0) di “NEF 21” bulan lepas.

 

I’m glad to be on another NEF card,” exclaimed Smith. “I am also very excited to be fighting Nick Gully. Nick has had a couple impressive wins and I think this will be a good fight! So get ready because it’s going to be a hell of a show.

 

peristiwa New England Melawan ', "NEF 22: Semua jalan menuju SINI," mengambil tempat Sabtu, April 23, 2016 di Colisée Androscoggin Bank di Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 dan yang dijual di www.TheColisee.com atau dengan menghubungi pejabat kotak Colisée di 207.783.2009 x 525. Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai kemas kini kad peristiwa dan perjuangan, sila layari laman web promosi di www.NewEnglandFights.com. Di samping itu, anda boleh menonton video di NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, mengikuti mereka di Twitternefights dan menyertai kumpulan Facebook rasmi "New England Melawan."

 

Mengenai Melawan New England

 

Melawan New England ("NEF") adalah acara promosi syarikat perjuangan. Misi NEF adalah untuk mewujudkan peristiwa yang berkualiti tinggi bagi pejuang dan peminat Maine yang sama. Pasukan eksekutif NEF ini mempunyai pengalaman yang luas dalam pengurusan sukan tempur, pengeluaran acara, hubungan media, pemasaran, undang-undang dan pengiklanan.

CAPE COD GETS ITS FIRST MMA CAGEFIGHTING EVENT; BATTLES & LAMONTE TO MAKE PRO DEBUTS

Hyannis, Massachusetts (Mac 4, 2016) - New England Melawan (NEF), Nombor satu promosi perjuangan serantau Amerika, announced today that it will bring Cape Cod its first-ever mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event this spring. Acara ini, berhak “NEF 23: NEF CAGES THE CAPE,” akan diadakan pada Mei 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center (HYCC) in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Both professional and amateur MMA bouts will be presented that evening.

 

Sehingga kini, NEF has held twenty-two events, a mix of MMA and boxing shows, in the state of Maine. The promotion was formed in 2012 by business partners Nick DiSalvo and Matt Peterson. NEF has a reputation of putting on action-packed events in venues filled with thousands of rabid fight fans. The promotion has a large, dedicated fan base unmatched by any of its competitors on the regional level. Selama bertahun-tahun, NEF’s cage has played host to UFC veterans such as Marcus Davis (22-11) and two-time UFC World Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia (31-10), antara lain. NEF co-promoted a nationally-televised event with Bellator in the spring of 2013. Its fight highlights have been featured prominently on AXS TV, TUFF TV and theWorld’s Greatest Knockouts” pada TV Spike.

 

The NEF brand is expanding,” noted DiSalvo. “Cape Cod is hungry for an MMA event. I’m surprised it’s taken this long to happen with so many great teams located in the area. NEF is honored to be the first to present an MMA show on the Cape.

 

One MMA team whose fighters will be featured prominently on the Mei 14 card will be Hyannis-based Team Juniko.

 

This show will be the first MMA show on Cape Cod in Team Juniko’s backyard,” remarked Team Juniko coach Mike Gresh. “Congrats NEF!”

 

Gresh is a longtime, respected leader in the New England MMA community. Two of his team’s members have been confirmed as making their professional debuts on Mei 14 – Erin “Fun Saiz” Lamonte and BrendanLockdownBattles.

 

Scituate’s Erin Lamonte put together a perfect 6-0 record as an amateur competitor. She is coming off back-to-back submission victories in Lewiston, Maine.

 

I cannot wait for NEF to come to the Cape,” exclaimed Lamonte. “All but one of my fights have been out of state, so I am so excited to fight in front of all my family and friends in my own backyard! Jangan ketinggalan. May 14th ‘Fun Sizegoes pro and makes her presence known in the women’s straweight division!”

 

Brendan Battles is a native of nearby Eastham, Massachusetts where he was a three-time All-American wrestler for Nauset Regional High School. Battles won two state championships and three New England regional championships while amassing a total of 161 wins over the course of his high school wrestling career. Kemudian, Battles played defensive end and tackle for the University of Connecticut.

 

It’s an honor to fight down the street from my hometown and the gym where I train,” said Battles. “It gives me the chills to fight my very first professional fight on my home turf, with my family, kawan, and all who supports me to see the work I’ve put in and the fighter I have evolved into at this point of my career.

 

"NEF 23: NEF CAGES THE CAPE," mengambil tempat Sabtu, Mei 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Tickets for “NEF 23” are $40 untuk kemasukan am dan $60 for cageside. They are on sale now at www.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/ .

 

Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai kemas kini kad peristiwa dan perjuangan, sila layari laman web promosi di www.NewEnglandFights.com. Di samping itu, anda boleh menonton video di NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, mengikuti mereka di Twitternefights dan menyertai kumpulan Facebook rasmi "New England Melawan."

 

Mengenai Melawan New England

 

Melawan New England ("NEF") adalah acara promosi syarikat perjuangan. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for New England’s fighters and fans alike. Pasukan eksekutif NEF ini mempunyai pengalaman yang luas dalam pengurusan sukan tempur, pengeluaran acara, hubungan media, pemasaran, undang-undang dan pengiklanan.

NEF mengupah lama BELLATOR EKSEKUTIF SEBAGAI PENGARAH PEMBANGUNAN PERNIAGAAN NEGARA

Lewiston, Maine (Mac 30, 2015) - New England Melawan (NEF), Nombor satu promosi perjuangan serantau Amerika, hari ini mengumumkan pengambilan bekas eksekutif Bellator Sam Caplan as the company’s new Director of National Business Development. Caplan has signed a contract to work exclusively with the promotion in the New England states through his consulting company Combat Sports Media (CSM). The new position within the organization was created specifically for Caplan.

 

“Menambah eksekutif ketiga untuk campuran ini adalah penting,” kata NEF penganjur Nick DiSalvo yang bersama memiliki promosi perjuangan dengan Pinang muda Matt Peterson. “As we’ve grown and the TV deals have been offered and we get more and more calls from big name fighters looking to fight for us, it’s become a lot for the two of us to handle along with the regular day-to-day operation of this business. Sam has been at the national level for a long time. He’s probably one of the top-five most experienced people in this country working at the highest stage of MMA event promotion. He is a major asset to our company. We are extremely fortunate to have him with us.

 

Caplan merupakan Naib Presiden Perhubungan Bakat untuk Bellator daripada 2009 sehingga 2014. Prior to that time, beliau telah bekerja untuk M-1 promosi Global Fedor Amelianenko ini, Kejohanan Titan Pertempuran, and also worked in television for CBS and Showtime developing the first broadcasts of EliteXC and Strikeforce. Dalam 2013, beliau telah dinamakan sebagai salah satu daripada “Top 20 Orang yang paling berpengaruh dalam MMA” oleh USA Today dan salah satu “Kuasa 20 dalam MMA” oleh Fight Majalah. He currently hosts MMA Orang dalam Podcast bersama-sama dengan Jason Floyd.

 

“Combat Sukan Media teruja tentang menambah New England Melawan ke senarai pelanggannya,” kata Caplan. “Saya telah melihat operasi NEF dari dalam ke luar dan berasa kagum. Creating a regional fight promotion that can sustain itself is no small fete in today’s MMA landscape. In a short time, Matt dan Nick telah melakukan kerja yang menakjubkan berkembang NEF ke titik di mana ia secara konsisten meletakkan peminat 3,000-campur di tempat duduk untuk acara-acara yang. I also believe that NEF hasn’t even yet scratched the surface with regard to its growth and CSM looks forward to playing a role in the promotion’s evolution.

 

This will not be the first time Caplan has worked with NEF. Caplan worked on a co-promotion NEF undertook with Bellator in March 2013.

 

“Bekerja dengan Sam sentiasa keseronokan,” stated Peterson. “Saya telah dikenali Sam untuk beberapa tahun sekarang, since he created 5OuncesofPain.com. There is no one more respected at the national level in MMA. Sam’s presence is going to be a game changer for both the promotion and the athletes that compete for NEF.

Acara MMA seterusnya NEF ini, “NEF XVII,” dijadualkan berlangsung padaApril 11, 2015 di Colisée Androscoggin Bank di Lewiston, Maine. Bruce “Boy Pretty” Boyington (10-7) akan mempertahankan NEF MMA Tajuk Ringan terhadap nombor satu pencabar Jamie Harrison (5-1). Di samping itu, Jarod “Istimewa” Lawton (4-1) memenuhi Dennis Olson (12-7) dalam pertandingan welterweight. Tiket untuk “NEF XVII” bermula hanya $25 dan yang dijual diwww.TheColisee.com atau dengan menghubungi Kotak pejabat Colisée di207.783.2009 x 525. Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai kemas kini kad peristiwa dan perjuangan, sila layari laman web promosi di www.NewEnglandFights.com. Di samping itu, anda boleh menonton video di NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, mengikuti mereka di Twitternefights dan menyertai kumpulan Facebook rasmi "New England Melawan."

 

Mengenai Melawan New England

 

Melawan New England ("NEF") adalah acara promosi syarikat perjuangan. Misi NEF adalah untuk mewujudkan peristiwa yang berkualiti tinggi bagi pejuang dan peminat Maine yang sama. Pasukan eksekutif NEF ini mempunyai pengalaman yang luas dalam pengurusan sukan tempur, pengeluaran acara, hubungan media, pemasaran, undang-undang dan pengiklanan.

 

Mengenai Combat Sukan Media

 

Dimiliki dan dikendalikan oleh bekas Bellator MMA V.P. Talent Perhubungan dan Melawan Matrix semasa Promoter, Sam Caplan, CSM adalah penyumberan luar perniagaan-ke-perniagaan penyelesaian bagi syarikat-syarikat dalam industri sukan tempur. Ditubuhkan pada 2008, CSM menyediakan pelbagai perkhidmatan secara kontrak seperti pembangunan perniagaan, rundingan, perolehan tempat, kontrak televisyen, perhubungan awam, pengeluaran penyelidikan televisyen, reka bentuk laman web dan pengurusan, Video streaming Internet, dan mencari jodoh perundingan. Its past and present client list includes M-1 Global, CBS,Showtime, Kejohanan Titan Pertempuran, Melawan Matrix, Dikunci di Cage yang, Dunia Perikatan Campuran Seni Mempertahankan Diri, ChokeOutPoker.net, NameDrop.com, dan FightMetric.com.

BOYINGTON DAN HARRISON ON APRIL 11: POWER IS LEGEND

Lewiston, Maine (Februari 10, 2015) - Semalam adalah Jun 16, 2012. Over 3,000 peminat telah memenuhi Androscoggin Bank Colisée untuk Melawan New England’ (NEF) “NEF III” bercampur seni mempertahankan diri (MMA) acara. In the main event of the evening was former two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight Champion daripada Tim Dunia “The Maine-IAC” Sylvia (31-10). Sylvia was competing for the first time ever in his home state of Maine. Media outlets, kedua-dua tempatan dan kebangsaan, descended on Lewiston that night for the big event. National cable station HDNet (sekarang “TV AXS”) menghantar anak-anak kapal filem penuh dan pengeluar untuk menutup bahagian pro kad perjuangan untuk program mingguan mereka Di dalam MMA.

 

Kalah mati 12-kedua Sylvia terhadap Randy Smith (13-15-1), Walau bagaimanapun, was not the story that night. The real story coming out of the event was the emergence of not one, tetapi dua, new stars before a national audience. Bruce “Boy Pretty” Boyington (10-7), sudah memegang kalah mati pertama kali dalam sejarah Maine MMA, added to his legend with a Taekwondo spinning-hook kick that left his opponent unconscious and earned Boyington the quickest knockout in NEF at the time at 10-seconds. Sejurus kemudian, Jamie Harrison (5-1) selesai lawannya dengan teknik ortodoks tanah-dan-paun digelar “The Lobster Punch” oleh Di dalam MMA bersama tuan rumah Bas Rutten (28-4-1). Both finishes were caught on camera by AXS TV, and both were seen by fight fans the world over on television and the internet. The road to April 11, 2015, “NEF XVII,” dan pertarungan antara Boyington dan Harrison, telah membuka.

 

Pada bulan-bulan dan tahun-tahun akan datang, Boyington would become the face of NEF MMA. Leaving a trail of broken opponents in his wake, Boyington akan pergi untuk menangkap kosong Kejohanan NEF MMA Ringan pada bulan September 2014 dengan mengalahkan Jesse “The Viking” Erickson (3-4). Weeks later, Boyington and Erickson would rematch with Boyington once again emerging victorious. Harrison had, sendiri, memotong Tollison Lewis (0-3) dengan melulu meninggalkan hanya beberapa minit lebih awal, leading many to speculate that the time for the Boyington-Harrison showdown had finally arrived. In the hours that followed, kedua-dua pihak telah bersetuju untuk perjuangan dan peringkat telah ditetapkan untuk April 11, 2015 di Lewiston di “NEF XVII.” Both athletes squared off in the cage last Saturday at “NEF XVI” secara rasmi mengumumkan pertarungan yang akan menjadi lima-bulat untuk Ringan Kejohanan Boyington ini.

 

“Saya berasa di atas dunia,” berkata Boyington apabila dihubungi untuk mendapatkan komen. “Rehat telah berkhidmat tujuannya dan walaupun saya rasa saya mempunyai kekuatan seperti permainan MMA serba boleh, pergaduhan lebih profesional, pengalaman lebih dengan lawan peringkat tertinggi dan keselesaan dalam arena ini – Saya tahu bahawa itu semua tidak relevan kerana yang tinggi bahawa saya pada sekarang sekarang dan keinginan untuk mendapatkan dalam sangkar dan bersenang-senang , bersama-sama dengan suatu sabitan yang ketat dengan diri saya sendiri NOT kehilangan dan menghiburkan orang ramai yang membuat saya lebih yakin berbanding sebelum ini untuk mendapatkan pekerjaan yang dilakukan. I respect Jamie very much. Beliau adalah sukar dan membentangkan cabaran dan saya mempunyai tempat saya kepadanya untuk masa yang lama, studying him and knowing we would cross paths eventually. Lucky for me, Saya neraka daripada ahli gusti yang. I see what’s coming. Fans, this fight is unlike anything else you will ever see. Make sure you’re in attendance to witness what I’m about to do. I have no problem proving the critics wrong. Just be there and don’t blink. This is a big stage fight, Saya akan membuktikannya.”

 

“Saya amat teruja untuk kembali dalam sangkar NEF untuk peluang yang besar ini,” berkata Harrison. “Bruce is on a hot streak and so am I. The title belt around my waist has been a long time coming and it will be bittersweet to do it in front of all my family, kawan, and fans. This fight will have a lot of fireworks and you will not want to look away for a second.

 

“Ini adalah dua lelaki alpha jadual NEF yang,” kata NEF pemilik bersama dan penaja Nick DiSalvo. “Apabila mereka berjalan di dalam bilik, everyone knows it. But we all know that there can only be one alpha male in the pride. Pada April 11 di Lewiston, kami akan menentukan yang merupakan lelaki alfa benar apabila kedua-dua singa berlanggar.”

 

Acara MMA seterusnya NEF ini, “NEF XVII,” dijadualkan berlangsung padaApril 11, 2015 di Colisée Androscoggin Bank di Lewiston, Maine. Bruce “Boy Pretty” Boyington (10-7) akan mempertahankan NEF MMA Tajuk Ringan terhadap nombor satu pencabar Jamie Harrison (5-1). Di samping itu, Jarod “Istimewa” Lawton (4-1) memenuhi Dennis Olson (12-7) dalam pertandingan welterweight. Tiket untuk “NEF XVII” bermula hanya $25 dan yang dijual di www.TheColisee.com atau dengan menghubungi Kotak pejabat Colisée di 207.783.2009 x 525. Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai kemas kini kad peristiwa dan perjuangan, sila layari laman web promosi di www.NewEnglandFights.com. Di samping itu, anda boleh menonton video di NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, mengikuti mereka di Twitternefights dan menyertai kumpulan Facebook rasmi "New England Melawan."