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NEF 43 RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 13 DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

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Orono, Maine (Marso 20, 2020) - New England Fights (NEF) announced today that the fight promotion’s next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) pangyayari, "NEF 43: Magalit nang labis,” has been rescheduled to Saturday, Hunyo 13, 2020. Ang kaganapan, 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, gayunman, 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.

Mas maaga sa araw na ito, 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, Hunyo 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 office: 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 email the box office atccatix@maine.edu. You may also call 207.581-1755 and leave a message. The box office will take refund requests until next Friday, Marso 27, 2020, sa 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, fighters, staff, and friends good health and safety at this difficult time.

– Nick DiSalvo & Matt Peterson

New England Fights’ next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 43: Magalit nang labis,” will take place on Saturday, Hunyo 13, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tiket ay sa sale ngayon sawww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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

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Para sa agarang Paglabas na: Lewiston, Maine (Abril 1, 2016) – The earth-shattering announcement came late last night. New England Fights (NEF) Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Professional Lightweight Champion Bruce “Kahanga-Boy” 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’ biro, 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 Magbiro 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 hatinggabi 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,” sabi ng NEF co-owner at promoter na si 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 “Ang Viking” Erickson (6-4) at Devin Powell (5-1) will now meet in a five-round contest at “NEF 22: ALL ROADS LEAD HERE” 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 called “the greatest fight to ever take place in the NEF MMA cage” by many observers.

 

“Jon Lemke more-than deserves another crack at the strap,” said NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson. “His bout with Bruce at ‘NEF 21’ was 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. Ngayon, 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. Gayunman, 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.”

 

Ang 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!”

 

New England Fights 'susunod na kaganapan, "NEF 22: ALL ROADS LEAD HERE,"Ay tumatagal ng lugar Sabado, Abril 23, 2016 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisée sa Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 at sa pagbebenta na ngayon sa www.TheColisee.com o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag sa opisina Colisée kahon sa 207.783.2009 x 525. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa mga update sa kaganapan at away card, mangyaring bisitahin ang website ng pag-promote ng sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. At saka, Maaari mong panoorin ang mga video NEF sa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, sundin ang mga ito sanefights Twitter at sumali ang opisyal na Facebook group na "New England Fights."

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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH ADDED TO NEF 22 Lumaban CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (Marso 10, 2016) - New England Fights (NEF), Bilang-isang rehiyonal na pag-promote labanan America, ay hawak nito susunod na kaganapan, “NEF 22: ALL ROADS LEAD HERE” sa Sabado, Abril 23, 2016 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisée sa Lewiston, Maine. The fight card will feature a mix of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and professional boxing bouts. Mas maaga sa araw na ito, NEF announced the addition of an amateur heavyweight bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” labanan card. Nick Gulliver (2-0) ay nakakatugon 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 – isang Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy located in Farmington, Maine. He made his amateur debut last June at “NEF XVIII,” submitting Sonny Spratt (0-2) sa unang round. 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. Kaya, 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) sa “NEF 21” noong nakaraang buwan.

 

“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.”

 

New England Fights 'susunod na kaganapan, "NEF 22: ALL ROADS LEAD HERE,"Ay tumatagal ng lugar Sabado, Abril 23, 2016 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisée sa Lewiston, Maine. Tickets for “NEF 22” start at just $25 at sa pagbebenta na ngayon sa www.TheColisee.com o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag sa opisina Colisée kahon sa 207.783.2009 x 525. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa mga update sa kaganapan at away card, mangyaring bisitahin ang website ng pag-promote ng sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. At saka, Maaari mong panoorin ang mga video NEF sa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, sundin ang mga ito sanefights Twitter at sumali ang opisyal na Facebook group na "New England Fights."

 

Tungkol sa New England Fights

 

New England Fights ("NEF") ay isang kumpanya-promote ng mga kaganapan away. Misyon NEF ay upang lumikha ng pinakamataas na kalidad ng mga kaganapan para sa fighters at mga tagahanga Maine ay magkamukha. Tagapagpaganap ng koponan NEF ay may malawak na karanasan sa pamamahala labanan sports, produksyon ng mga kaganapan, ugnayan sa media, marketing, legal at advertising.

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

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Hyannis, Massachusetts (Marso 4, 2016) - New England Fights (NEF), Bilang-isang rehiyonal na pag-promote labanan America, announced today that it will bring Cape Cod its first-ever mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event this spring. Ang kaganapan, may karapatan “NEF 23: NEF CAGES THE CAPE,” will take place on Mayo 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center (HYCC) in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Both professional and amateur MMA bouts will be presented that evening.

 

Upang petsa, 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. Sa paglipas ng mga taon, 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), bukod sa iba pa. 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 the “World’s Greatest Knockouts” sa Spike TV.

 

“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 Mayo 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 Mayo 14 – Erin “Fun Size” Lamonte and Brendan “Lockdown” Battles.

 

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! Huwag mawalan ito. May 14th ‘Fun Size’ goes 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. Mamaya, 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, kaibigan, 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,"Ay tumatagal ng lugar Sabado, Mayo 14, 2016 at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Tickets for “NEF 23” are $40 para sa mga pangkalahatang pagpasok at $60 for cageside. They are on sale now at www.NewEnglandFights.com/Tickets/ .

 

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa mga update sa kaganapan at away card, mangyaring bisitahin ang website ng pag-promote ng sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. At saka, Maaari mong panoorin ang mga video NEF sa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, sundin ang mga ito sanefights Twitter at sumali ang opisyal na Facebook group na "New England Fights."

 

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New England Fights ("NEF") ay isang kumpanya-promote ng mga kaganapan away. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for New England’s fighters and fans alike. Tagapagpaganap ng koponan NEF ay may malawak na karanasan sa pamamahala labanan sports, produksyon ng mga kaganapan, ugnayan sa media, marketing, legal at advertising.

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NEF HIRES LONGTIME BELLATOR Executive AS DIREKTOR NG PAMBANSANG pagpapaunlad ng negosyo

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Lewiston, Maine (Marso 30, 2015) - New England Fights (NEF), Bilang-isang rehiyonal na pag-promote labanan America, ngayon inihayag ang pag-hire ng dating Bellator tagapagpaganap Sam Caplan bilang bagong Director ng kumpanya ng Development National Business. Caplan may sign ng kontrata sa trabaho ng eksklusibo sa pagsulong sa New England estado sa pamamagitan ng kanyang pagkonsulta Combat kumpanya Sports Media (CSM). Ang bagong posisyon sa loob ng organisasyon ay partikular na nilikha para Caplan.

 

“Pagdaragdag ng isang third tagapagpaganap sa mix ay mahalaga,” Sinabi NEF tagataguyod Nick DiSalvo sino ang kapwa may-ari ng away pag-promote sa tagagawa ng mga posporo Matt Peterson. "Bilang kami ay lumago at ang trato sa TV ay inaalok at makuha namin ang higit pa at mas maraming mga tawag mula sa malaking mandirigma name naghahanap upang labanan para sa amin, ito ay maging isang pulutong para sa dalawa sa amin upang mahawakan kasama ang mga regular na-araw-araw na operasyon ng negosyo na ito. Sam ay sa pambansang antas para sa isang mahabang panahon. Siya ay marahil ang isa sa mga top-limang pinaka-nakaranas ng mga tao sa bansang ito na nagtatrabaho sa pinakamataas na yugto ng pag-promote ng kaganapan MMA. Siya ay isang pangunahing asset sa aming kumpanya. Kami ay lubhang mapalad na magkaroon siya sa amin.”

 

Caplan ay ang Vice President ng Talent Relations para sa Bellator mula sa 2009 hanggang sa 2014. Bago sa oras na iyon, siya ay nagtrabaho para sa M-1 Global promote Fedor Amelianenko ni, Titan-aaway Championships, at nagtrabaho rin sa telebisyon para sa CBS at showtime pagbuo ng unang broadcast ng EliteXC at Strikeforce. Sa 2013, siya ay pinangalanang ang isa sa mga “Tuktok 20 Pinaka-maimpluwensyang tao sa MMA” sa pamamagitan ng USA Today at isa sa mga “Kapangyarihan 20 sa MMA” sa pamamagitan ng Labanan ng Magazine. Siya ay kasalukuyang nagho-host Ang MMA Insiders podcast kasama ang Jason Floyd.

 

“Mga Combat Sport Media ay nagaganyak tungkol sa pagdaragdag ng New England Fights sa kanyang client roster,” Sinabi Caplan. “Nakita ko na mga pagpapatakbo NEF mula sa loob out at am lubusan impressed. Ang paglikha ng isang panrehiyong promotion away na mismo ay maaaring magbigay-lakas ay walang maliit na pagdiriwang sa MMA landscape ngayon. Sa isang maikling panahon, Matt at Nick ginawa sa kahanga-hangang trabaho lumalagong NEF sa isang punto kung saan ito palagiang naglalagay ng 3,000-plus mga tagahanga sa upuan para sa mga kaganapan nito. Naniniwala rin ako na NEF ay hindi kahit scratched ang ibabaw na patungkol sa kanyang paglaki at hitsura pasulong CSM sa paglalaro ng isang papel sa ebolusyon ang pagsulong ni.”

 

Ito ay hindi ang unang pagkakataon na nagtrabaho Caplan sa NEF. Caplan nagtrabaho sa isang co-promosyon NEF nagsagawa sa Bellator Marso 2013.

 

“Paggawa gamit ang Sam ay palaging isang kasiyahan,” nakasaad Peterson. “Kilala ko na si Sam para sa ilang taon na ngayon, dahil nilikha niya 5OuncesofPain.com. Walang isa pa iginagalang sa pambansang antas sa MMA. Presence ni Sam ay magiging isang laro changer para sa parehong mga promosyon at mga atleta na makipagkumpetensya para sa NEF.”

Susunod na kaganapan MMA NEF ni, “NEF XVII,” Naka-iskedyul upang maganap saAbril 11, 2015 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisee sa Lewiston, Maine. Bruce “Kahanga-Boy” Boyington (10-7) ay ipagtanggol ang NEF MMA Magaang Pamagat laban sa numero-isa kalaban Jamie Harrison (5-1). At saka, Jarod “Huling Minutong” Lawton (4-1) nakakatugon Dennis Olson (12-7) sa isang welterweyt paligsahan. Mga tiket para “NEF XVII” Magsisimula sa lamang $25 at sa pagbebenta na ngayon sawww.TheColisee.com o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag Ang opisina Colisee kahon sa207.783.2009 x 525. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa mga update sa kaganapan at away card, mangyaring bisitahin ang website ng pag-promote ng sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. At saka, Maaari mong panoorin ang mga video NEF sa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, sundin ang mga ito sanefights Twitter at sumali ang opisyal na Facebook group na "New England Fights."

 

Tungkol sa New England Fights

 

New England Fights ("NEF") ay isang kumpanya-promote ng mga kaganapan away. Misyon NEF ay upang lumikha ng pinakamataas na kalidad ng mga kaganapan para sa fighters at mga tagahanga Maine ay magkamukha. Tagapagpaganap ng koponan NEF ay may malawak na karanasan sa pamamahala labanan sports, produksyon ng mga kaganapan, ugnayan sa media, marketing, legal at advertising.

 

Tungkol sa Combat Sport Media

 

Pag-aari at pinapatakbo ng dating Bellator MMA V.P. ng Talento Relations at kasalukuyang Fights Matrix tagataguyod, Sam Caplan, CSM ay isang outsource negosyo-to-negosyo solusyon para sa mga kumpanya sa industriya ng labanan sports. Itinatag sa 2008, CSM ay nagbibigay ng isang hanay ng mga serbisyo sa isang batayang kontrata tulad ng pagpapaunlad ng negosyo, negosasyon, venue pagkuha, kontrata sa telebisyon, relasyon sa publiko, pananaliksik sa telebisyon produksyon, disenyo at pamamahala ng website, Internet video streaming, at paggawa ng mga posporo sa pagkonsulta. Nakaraan at kasalukuyan list Its client nagsasama M-1 Global, CBS,Showtime, ang Titan Labanan Championship, Fights Matrix, Naka-lock sa Cage, World Alliance ng Mixed Martial Arts, ChokeOutPoker.net, NameDrop.com, at FightMetric.com.

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BOYINGTON AT SA Harrison Abril 11: KAPANGYARIHAN AY alamat

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Lewiston, Maine (Pebrero 10, 2015) - Gabi ay Hunyo 16, 2012. Over 3,000 mga tagahanga ay napuno ang Androscoggin Bank Colisee para sa New England Fights’ (NEF) “NEF III” mixed-militar sining- (MMA) pangyayari. In the main event of the evening was former two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Matimbang Champion ng Mundo Tim “Ang Maine-IAC” Sylvia (31-10). Sylvia was competing for the first time ever in his home state of Maine. Media outlets, parehong lokal at pambansang, descended on Lewiston that night for the big event. National cable station HDNet (ngayon “AXS TV”) Nagpadala ng isang buong film crew at producer upang masakop ang pro bahagi ng paglaban card para sa kanilang lingguhang programa Sa loob MMA.

 

12-segundong knockout ng Randy Smith Sylvia ni (13-15-1), gayunman, was not the story that night. The real story coming out of the event was the emergence of not one, ngunit dalawang, new stars before a national audience. Bruce “Kahanga-Boy” Boyington (10-7), na hinahawakan ang kauna-unahang knockout sa Maine MMA kasaysayan, 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. Sandali mamaya, Jamie Harrison (5-1) tapos ang kanyang kalaban na may unorthodox ground-and-pound diskarteng tinatawag “Ang Lobster Punch” sa pamamagitan ng Sa loob MMA co-host 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 Abril 11, 2015, “NEF XVII,” at isang pagbubunyag ng mga balak sa pagitan ng Boyington at Harrison, ay aspaltado.

 

Sa mga buwan at darating na taon, Boyington would become the face of NEF MMA. Leaving a trail of broken opponents in his wake, Boyington ay pupunta sa upang makuha ang bakanteng NEF MMA Magaang Championship noong Setyembre 2014 sa pamamagitan ng daig Jesse “Ang Viking” Erickson (3-4). Weeks later, Boyington and Erickson would rematch with Boyington once again emerging victorious. Harrison had, siya mismo, -cut sa pamamagitan ng Tollison Lewis (0-3) walang ingat sa abandunahin lamang sandali nang mas maaga, leading many to speculate that the time for the Boyington-Harrison showdown had finally arrived. In the hours that followed, magkabilang panig ay sumang-ayon sa paglaban at ang stage ay nakatakda para sa April 11, 2015 sa Lewiston sa “NEF XVII.” Both athletes squared off in the cage last Saturday at “NEF XVI” sa opisyal na ianunsyo ang labanan na magiging isang limang-rounder para Magaang Championship Boyington ni.

 

“Pakiramdam ko sa tuktok ng mundo,” Sinabi Boyington kapag naabot para sa komento. “Break na ang nagsilbi layunin nito at kahit na sa tingin ko ba akong magkaroon ng lakas tulad ng isang mahusay na bilugan MMA laro, higit pang propesyonal fights, higit pang karanasan sa mga nangungunang antas na mga kalaban at ginhawa sa arena – Alam ko na ang lahat ng ito ay walang-katuturang dahil ang mataas na ako sa ngayon sa ngayon at sa pagkasabik upang makakuha ng sa hawla at magsaya , kasama ang isang mahigpit na kombiksyon sa aking sarili NOT upang mawala at upang aliwin ang karamihan ng tao ay ginagawang akin ang higit pa tiwala kaysa dati upang makakuha ng trabaho tapos na. I respect Jamie very much. Siya ay matatag at nagtatanghal ng mga hamon at Nagkaroon na ako ng aking mga pasyalan sa kanya sa loob ng mahabang panahon, studying him and knowing we would cross paths eventually. Lucky for me, Isa akong impiyerno ng isang mambubuno. 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, Kukunin ko patunayan ito.”

 

“Ako ay lubos na nasasabik upang makabalik sa NEF hawla para sa malaking pagkakataon,” remarked 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, kaibigan, and fans. This fight will have a lot of fireworks and you will not want to look away for a second.”

 

“Ito ang mga dalawang alpha lalaki ng NEF roster,” sabi ng NEF co-owner at promoter na si Nick DiSalvo. “Kapag maglakad sila sa isang silid, everyone knows it. But we all know that there can only be one alpha male in the pride. Sa Abril 11 sa Lewiston, ipapakita namin matukoy kung saan ay ang tunay na alpha lalaki kapag mabangga ang dalawang lion.”

 

Susunod na kaganapan MMA NEF ni, “NEF XVII,” Naka-iskedyul upang maganap saAbril 11, 2015 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisee sa Lewiston, Maine. Bruce “Kahanga-Boy” Boyington (10-7) ay ipagtanggol ang NEF MMA Magaang Pamagat laban sa numero-isa kalaban Jamie Harrison (5-1). At saka, Jarod “Huling Minutong” Lawton (4-1) nakakatugon Dennis Olson (12-7) sa isang welterweyt paligsahan. Mga tiket para “NEF XVII” Magsisimula sa lamang $25 at sa pagbebenta na ngayon sa www.TheColisee.com o sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag Ang opisina Colisee kahon sa 207.783.2009 x 525. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon sa mga update sa kaganapan at away card, mangyaring bisitahin ang website ng pag-promote ng sa www.NewEnglandFights.com. At saka, Maaari mong panoorin ang mga video NEF sa www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, sundin ang mga ito sanefights Twitter at sumali ang opisyal na Facebook group na "New England Fights."