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NEW CHAMPIONS CROWNED, MAIN EVENT THRILLS AS NEF 31 SELLS OUT AURA FOR PORTLAND DEBUT

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PER PUBLICACIÓ IMMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Novembre 3, 2017) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF) made its long-awaited debut in Portland, Maine en dissabte night before a sold-out crowd at Aura.

En l'esdeveniment principal de la nit, hometown favorite Paul Gorman (11-9) took on James Blair (5-2) in a 130-pound catchweight contest. The crowd was on the edge of its collective seat for a thrilling three-round war that will be a definite “la baralla de l'any” candidate for 2017. Gorman pulled off the unanimous decision on the judges’ quadres de comandament.

The ever-popular John “Primera Classe” Rayo (3-8) returned to the NEF cage after a three-year retirement. Raio faced a game Zenon Herrera (0-6) and came out with the win in the third round when Herrera tapped out to a guillotine choke.

Al costat d'aficionats de la targeta, three new champions were crowned. Terrance Jean-Jacques (3-0) became the new NEF Amateur Heavyweight Champion with a unanimous decision victory over defending champion Nick Gulliver (4-1). Justin Witham (4-4) is the new flyweight titleholder after defeating Nate Boucher (2-1) per decisió dividida. Hilarie Rose (5-3) made history as the first women’s champion in promotion history by capturing the strawweight title against Alex Walker (4-2).

Two milestones were set early in the night as Jayda Bailey (1-0) became the youngest fighter to ever emerge victorious in the NEF cage, while Garry Carr (1-0) took the honor of the oldest fighter to ever win in the NEF cage. Bailey turned 18 just eight days prior to the event. Carr is 56 years young.

In addition to an evening of fights, fans were able to meet special guest Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (24-5). Souza is currently the number-four ranked middleweight in the UFC.

The results from Portland, Maine:

PROFESSIONAL

Paul Gorman def. James Blair via unanimous decision

John Raio def. Zenon Herrera via guillotine, ronda 3

AMATEUR

Hilarie Rose def. Alex Walker via TKO, ronda 1

Justin Witham def. Nate Boucher via split decision

Terrance Jean-Jacques def. Nick Gulliver via unanimous decision

Carl Langston def. Henry Clark via unanimous decision

Mohammed al Kinani def. Phil Pearson via KO, ronda 1

Isaac Therrien def. Chad Weymouth via TKO, ronda 1

Francesca Morabito def. Carol Linn Powell via unanimous decision

Emmett Huber def. Will McCall via guillotine, ronda 1

Bill Cole def. Nathan Pete via rear-naked choke, ronda 2

Garry Carr def. David Hart via rear-naked choke, ronda 1

Mark Gardner def. Carlton Charles via TKO, ronda 2

Sarah Matulis def. Chelsea Elizabeth via TKO, ronda 1

Jayda Bailey def. Danae Dostie via TKO, ronda 1

proper esdeveniment mixt d'arts marcials de NEF, “NEF 32: Súper Dissabte,” veuran l'empresa fa el seu retorn a la Androscoggin Banc Colisee a Lewiston, Maine. L'acte està previst que tingui lloc dissabte, Febrer 3, 2018. Les entrades ja estan a la venda en línia awww.TheColisee.com.

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NEF ANNOUNCES MONUMENTAL FIGHT CARD FOR PORTLAND DEBUT

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Portland, Maine (Octubre 6, 2017) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF) farà el seu esperat debut a Portland Divendres, Novembre 3, 2017 a Aura amb “NEF 31: El Port Vell.” El dia d'avui, the fight promotion announced the full fight card for the event featuring a full slate of professional and amateur mixed-martial-arts bouts.

Maine fan-favorite Paul Gorman (10-9) is scheduled to take on James “The Flyin’ Hawaiian” Blair (5-1) in the main event of the evening. Gorman, the former NEF bantamweight titleholder and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt out of the Academy in Portland, makes his return to the NEF cage after a three-year absence. Blair is a hot prospect from the world-renowned American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida where he trains alongside a veritable murderers’ row of current and former world champions like Mike Brown (26-9), Tyron Woodley (18-3-1), and Joanna Jędrzejczyk (14-0) només per citar-ne alguns.

Reigning NEF Professional Middleweight Champion CJ Ewer (3-0) estarà en acció quan ell assumeixi Crowsneck Boutin (2-3) in a non-title affair. Ewer captured the 185-pound title over the summer when he submitted Mike Hansen (5-6) a “NEF 30: Rumble a Bangor.” Boutin will be coming off a year-long layoff from competition.

“The Blackpool Ripper” Matt Probin (0-0) makes his pro MMA debut against rugged veteranJosh Parker (6-9). Both Probin and Parker have extensive backgrounds as professional boxers. Probin has trained and competed in Muay Thai in Thailand. Parker is the founder of Ruthless MMA & Boxing of Waterville, Maine.

Joan “Primera Classe” Rayo (2-8) will come out of retirement to face Zenon “K-Bar” Herrera (0-5). Raio last fought in the summer of 2015. He is the head coach of First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine. Herrera, a veteran of both the United States Army and Marine Corps, is looking for his first win since joining the professional ranks two years ago.

The amateur side of the card will feature a total of three title fights. NEF Amateur Heavyweight Champion Mella “The Guardian” Gulliver (4-0) will defend his strap against WWE signeeTerrance Jean-Jacques (2-0), mentre Nate Boucher (2-0) i Justin Witham (3-4) square off for the vacant flyweight title. Walker (4-1) i Hilarie Rose (4-3) will make history when they battle for the first-ever NEF women’s championship in the strawweight division.

The Walker-Rose fight will be one of four female bouts featured on the “NEF 31” amateur card. Carol Linn Powell (0-0), wife of former NEF Professional Lightweight Champion and current UFC competitor Devin Powell (8-3), is scheduled to make her cage debut against Francesca Morabito (0-0). jayda “lil Killah” Muralla exterior (0-0) makes her debut just eight days after her 18th birthday, the legal minimum age for competing in MMA in Maine, in a bantamweight bout with Danae Dostie (0-0) mentre Sarah Matulis (0-0) i Elizabeth Chelsea(0-0) face off in yet another double amateur debut.

El complet “NEF 31” cartellera (subjecta a canvis i aprovació del Combat Esports Autoritat de Maine):

 

MMA PROFESSIONAL

180 CJ Ewer 3-0 (MMA de Young) vs Crowsneck Boutin 2-3 (Independent)

 

150 John Ray 2-8 (Primera Classe MMA) vs Zenon Herrera 0-5 (Independent)

 

145 Josh Parker 6-9 (Ruthless MMA & Boxa) vs Matt Probin 0-0 (MMA CMBJJ / de Young)

 

135 Paul Gorman 10-9 (L'Acadèmia) vs James Blair 5-1 (American Top Team)

 

AMATEUR MMA

 

265*TÍTOL Nick Guilliver 4-0 (c) (First Class /Foundry) vs Terrance Jean-Jacques 2-0 (Equip d'Enllaç)

 

125*TÍTOL Nate Boucher 2-0 (CMBJJ) contra Justin Witham 3-4 (Inestellable Combat Club de)

 

115 *TÍTOL Walker 4-1 (Kaze) vs Hilarie Rose 4-3 (USMMA)

265 Matt Glover 1-1 (Berserkers MMA) vs Jason Camp 0-2 (MMA de Kenney)

 

175 Carlton Charles 1-0 (Família Charles Lluita/Incendi&ferro atletisme) vs Nate Evans 0-0

 

170 Mohammed al Kinani 0-0 (Evolució Athletix) vs Phil Pearson 0-1 (Primera Classe MMA)

 

170 David Grant 0-0 (Evolució Athletix) vs Tom Rials 0-0 (Nostos)

 

155 Will McCall 1-2 (Evolució Athletix) vs Chad Pierce 1-0 (L'Acadèmia)

 

155 Nick Banks 0-0 (Choi Institut) vs Emmett Huber 0-1 (L'Acadèmia)

 

155 Garry Carr 0-0 (CMBJJ) v David Hart 0-1 (MMA de Kenney)

135 Sarah Matulis 0-0 (Inestellable Combat Club de) vs Chelsea Elizabeth 0-0 (Primera Classe MMA)

 

135 Danae Dostie 0-0 (MMA de Kenney) vs Jayda Bailey 0-0 (MMA de Young)

 

135 Carl Langston 6-9 (MMA de Young) vs Henry Clark 3-3 (Choi Institut)

 

135 Kam Arnold 1-0 (CMBJJ) vs Caleb Costello 3-4 (MMA de Young)

 

135 Carol Linn Hawkins 0-0 (Nostos) vs Francesca Morabito 0-0 (Choi Institut)

 

proper esdeveniment mixt d'arts marcials de NEF, “NEF 31: El Port Vell,” veurà el debut de la companyia a Portland, Maine al nou, local d'última generació Aura. L'acte està previst que tingui lloc el dia Divendres, Novembre 3, 2017. Les butlletes estan a la venda a www.auramaine.com.

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WWE SIGNEE TO CHALLENGE GULLIVER FOR HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE IN PORTLAND

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PER PUBLICACIÓ IMMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Agost 22, 2017) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF) will make its debut in Portland on Divendres, Novembre 3, 2017 a Aura amb “NEF 31: El Port Vell.” El dia d'avui, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur mixed-martial-arts title bout to the card. Nick Gulliver (4-0) will defend the NEF MMA Amateur Heavyweight Title against Terrance Jean-Jacques (1-0).

“NEF is an amazing organization and I love fighting for them,” said Gulliver. “This will be my fifth fight for NEF and to me, this fight is different. During my fighting career I’ve always been fighting for someone, or something, and I’ve never really had time or the energy to really enjoy it. This fight I’m fighting to prove to myself that I’m good enough to be the heavyweight champion. People tell me every day after sparring or training that I’m good, but I don’t see it yet. I don’t see what others see and this is a time for me to see and believe. This camp I’m going to work and find myself in the process.”

Gulliver, a product of First Class MMA and the Foundry BJJ, has been nothing short of perfect over the course of his amateur career with NEF. “The Guardian,” as he is known amongst his fans and teammates, has finished all four of his previous opponents, including a third-round technical knockout of Yorgan DeCastro (2-4) last fall to claim the title belt. DeCastro is the first, i només, opponent to date to make it out of the first round with Gulliver.

“I have a lot to prove to myself and I’m going to look into the mirror on 3 de novembre and see the man I’ve wanted to be in the cage and out,” continued Gulliver. “I’m going to work as much as I can and never give up. Something I always repeat to myself is ‘cowards never start, the weak never finish, winners never quit,’ and I’m not quitting on November 3rd.”

Terrance Jean-Jacques brings a solid amateur wrestling background with him to the NEF cage. The Haverhill, Massachusetts native put together an impressive 22-6 record as the starting heavyweight for the NCAA Division I Iowa Hawkeyes as a freshman. He later transferred to Rhode Island College and was a runner-up at the 2015 Division III wrestling championships. Jean-Jacques signed a developmental deal with the WWE in the spring of 2016 to train at their performance center in Florida.

“Everybody fights for different things,” remarked Jean-Jacques. “El meu és, I’m not doing this for anyone else but my daughter and myself. It’s much bigger than this fight. I’m reinventing myself and it’s kill or be killed. This will be the best version of myself to date. I have goals that I’m charging at in an unstoppable manner and I’m coming to get it. This is my destiny.”

“I want to thank my training partners and my family,” said Gulliver in closing. “I want to thank FirstClass MMA and The Foundry BJJ for everything they have given me. I’ve been training with FirstClass MMA and John Raio for almost three years now and I’ve been training with The Foundry BJJ going on eight years now. I appreciate all they do for me. I can name over 100 people that I train with every week that help push me, day in and day out, and I can’t thank them enough for it.

“Aquesta baralla serà una guerra. If you put me and my opponent, Terrance, side by side and took bets, I’d be the loser all day. Shit, even I would bet against me if it was about size and looks. But this fight will be won by one thing and one thing only and anyone that knows me knows what I’m about to say. This fight will be won with heart. I’m not great at anything I do. I fail at most things, but I have a lot of heart and I push. Sometimes in life heart is what people need most. I’m looking to see what I’ve got on 3 de novembre and I’m looking forward to 4 de novembre when I can wake up and see that I had enough heart and that I am the still the champ. Thank you to everyone involved in my life and thanks again for this fight I greatly appreciate it. Thank you to Terrance Jean-Jacques for coming to Portland to fight. També, just a quick thank you to my friend Josh Jones, who made me remember the fun in this game again. He got me motivated to fight in this one. I’m hoping this fight is just like watching fireworks at a baseball game. If you’ve never seen fireworks at a baseball game come to this fight and I’ll show you the feeling.”

proper esdeveniment mixt d'arts marcials de NEF, “NEF 31: El Port Vell,” veurà la companyia fer el seu esperat debut a Portland, Maine al nou, local d'última generació Aura. L'acte està previst que tingui lloc el dia Divendres, Novembre 3, 2017. Les butlletes estan a la venda a www.auramaine.com.

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NEF 26 MMA CARD FEATURES WOMEN’S FIGHTS, TITLE FIGHTS, RETURNS, DEBUTS AND MORE

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Lewiston, Maine (Octubre 21, 2016) – Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 26: SUPREMACY,” en dissabte, Novembre 19 al Androscoggin Bank Colisee. El dia d'avui, NEF executives announced the full fight card for the event which will be the fight promotion’s grand finale for 2016.

 

En l'esdeveniment principal, “La” Ryan Sanders (10-8) es reunirà Jon Lemke (5-6) en un combat professional lleuger. It will be Sanders’ first fight in Lewiston since November 2014. Much has been made of the fact that Sanders and Lemke are former teammates. The bout is considered a “dream match” by Maine fight fans, especially those from the Bangor-area familiar with the rivalry between Sanders’ camp Young’s MMA and Lemke’s camp Team Irish.

 

The co-main event of the evening will feature an interesting “coach vs. entrenador” batalla. “Inastillable 2.0” Derek Shorey (4-7), head of the Shatterproof Combat Club, is scheduled to face Ruthless MMA & Boxing founder Josh Parker (4-8) in a professional featherweight contest. Shorey is coming off a big win in Rhode Island earlier this fall, while Parker will be returning to the MMA cage after spending the last three years competing as a boxer.

 

Rounding out the professional portion of the card will be undefeated prospect Aaron “Implacable” Lacey (3-0) i Taylor Trahan (6-6) en un combat de pes ploma. Lacey and Trahan both submitted their respective opponents at “NEF 25” mes passat. Many local followers of the sport feel that Lacey is just a handful of wins away from getting the call to the major league of the sport. Trahan will be looking to play the role of spoiler while also avenging the loss of his Team Link teammate John Santos (3-5) to Lacey in Bangor this past August.

 

The amateur portion of the card will be headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Mella “The Guardian” Gulliver (3-0) i Yorgan DeCastro (2-2). DeCastro stepped up to the plate to face Gulliver when no other heavyweight in the region would do so. Gulliver has been on a path of destruction, ripping through three opponents in a combined two minutes.

 

Two women’s fights are on tap for “NEF 26.” Jessica “La Viuda Negra” Pagar (2-2) returns from Florida to meet Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Brianne Genschel (0-0). Genschel’s First Class MMA teammate “Hollywood” Hannah Sparrell (1-1) will also be in action against Fernanda Araujo (4-4-2).

 

Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner’s The Academy in Portland, Maine will send two new fighters to the cage at “NEF 26.” Chad Pierce (0-0) will debut against Shatterproof’s Lyman Curtis (0-0), mentre Phil Chiasson (0-0) es reuneix Rik Seymour (0-0) of 3Ronin Athletics. Both bouts will take place in the 155-pound lightweight division.

 

El complet “NEF 26” cartellera (subjecta a canvis i aprovació del Combat Esports Autoritat de Maine):

 

 

PROFESSIONAL

 

155 Ryan Sanders 10-8 (El jove) vs Jon Lemke 5-6 (Equip irlandès)

 

145 Josh Parker 4-8 (Ruthless) vs Derek Shorey 4-7 (Inastillable)

 

145 Aaron Lacey 3-0 (El jove) contra Taylor Trahan 6-6 (Equip d'Enllaç)

 

AMATEUR

265*TÍTOL Nick Gulliver 3-0 (Primera Classe) vs Yorgan DeCastro 2-2 (SSSF)

265 Kevin Smith 3-2 (El jove) contra Ras Hylton 2-0 (Primera Classe)

 

210 Mike Swan 0-0 (Choi) vs Joe Krech 0-2 (Independent)

 

185 Nash Roy 2-2 (El jove) vs Chris Smith 1-0 (Berserkers)

 

170 Darren Ducharme 0-0 (CMBJJ) vs Tom Burgess 2-0 (Berserkers)

 

155 Ken Dunn 0-3 (Independent) vs Angelo Rizitello 0-1 (Inastillable)

 

155 Chad Pierce 0-0 (Academy) vs Lyman Curtis 0-0 (Inastillable)

 

155 Phil Chiasson 0-0 (Academy) vs Rik Seymour 0-0 (3Ronin Atletisme)

 

145 Alex Clark 3-1 (El jove) vs Shawn Lunghi 1-0 (S. Tampa Jiu Jitsu/MMA)

 

145 Hannah Sparell 1-1 (Primera Classe) vs Fernanda Araujo 4-4-2 (Edge Defensiu)

 

135 Brianne Genschel 0-0 (First Class/Foundry) contra Jessica Borga 2-2 (Campions)

 

135 Fred Lear 3-2 (El jove) vs Robby Fraser 1-1 (S. Tampa Jiu Jitsu/MMA)

 

La campana d'inauguració dissabte, Novembre 19 s'estableix per 7 p.m. Les butlletes costen des $25 i estan disponibles a www.TheColisee.com o trucant a la taquilla a Colisee 207.783.2009, extensió 525.

 

Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, segueix-los a Twitter @nefightsi uneix-te al grup oficial de Facebook "Lluites de Nova Anglaterra."

 

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HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE IS UP FOR GRABS AT NEF 26

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Lewiston, Maine (Octubre 17, 2016) – Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF) presents its next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 26: SUPREMACY,” en dissabte, Novembre 19 al Androscoggin Bank Colisee. El dia d'avui, NEF executives announced the addition of an amateur heavyweight title bout to the fight card. Nick Gulliver (3-0) està programat per enfrontar Yorgan DeCastro (2-2) to fill the vacant NEF MMA Amateur Heavyweight Championship.

 

Gulliver is a member of John Raio’s First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine, as well as the Foundry Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Farmington, Maine. Making his MMA debut in 2015, Gulliver scorched his first two opponents via first-round technical knockout prior to facing Dave Smith (2-1) last spring at “NEF 22.” It took Gulliver a mere 28-seconds to dispatch Smith. En total, Gulliver’s first three opponents have lasted barely over a combined two minutes in the cage with him. He will be looking to continue that dominance of the NEF amateur heavyweight division on Novembre 19 and claim its top prize.

 

” I would like to thank NEF for the opportunity to fight again,” said Gulliver. “This is the biggest fight of my life. I’m excited to be fighting for the heavyweight title belt on November 19th in front of my family and friends. My goal in this sport was to get a title belt, but something bigger than that was to fight for the belt in front of my father. When I started back in June of last year my coach John Raio told me I would someday fight for the belt. This day has come and now it’s my time to finish what I set out to do.

 

“My father was not able to make my last fight because he was too sick. When I found out about this fight I called my parents and told them I would be fighting for the belt and my dad said he would do everything he could to make it. Així, not only am I looking for a victory, but I’m looking to do it in front of my father.

 

“This fight is also big since my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach Brianne Genschel will be fighting alongside me. Brianne has been working so hard for this and she deserves this fight and for her hand to be raised. I’m also excited to have longtime friend and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Shawn Smith in my corner which is also an honor. I truly want to thank The Foundry and First Class MMA for all the support and dedication they have had with me and my training.

 

“I believe this will be a great fight and I’ll have to show people a side of me they have not been able to see yet and I look forward to that. I greatly respect my opponent for taking this fight and wish him the best of luck. To my fans be ready for the Guardian to come out like you have never seen him before. I appreciate this opportunity and I’ll do my best to put a smile on everyone’s face. I would also like to thank my wife Heather for all the help and support she has given me.”

 

A native of Portugal, Yorgan DeCastro came to the United States with a solid kickboxing background. He began competing in mixed-martial-arts in 2014, quickly rattling off a pair of victories on fight cards in Massachusetts. Novembre 19 will be DeCastro’s debut on Maine soil, and he plans to return home to South Shore Sportfighting (SSSF) with the heavyweight title belt in tow.

 

“I’m excited for the opportunity to showcase my skills in front of a new crowd,” said DeCastro. “I don’t plan on letting the fight go the distance, but I’m ready for whatever he brings to the table. I’ve faced tougher opposition, so I know I’m prepared.”

 

La campana d'inauguració dissabte, Novembre 19 s'estableix per 7 p.m. Les butlletes costen des $25 i estan disponibles a www.TheColisee.com o trucant a la taquilla a Colisee 207.783.2009, extensió 525.

 

Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, segueix-los a Twitter @nefightsi uneix-te al grup oficial de Facebook "Lluites de Nova Anglaterra."

 

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Lluites de Nova Anglaterra ("NEF") és una empresa d'esdeveniments promocions lluita. La missió de NEF és crear els esdeveniments de major qualitat per als combatents i els fans de Maine per igual. L'equip executiu de NEF té una àmplia experiència en la gestió dels esports de combat, producció d'esdeveniments, relacions amb els mitjans, mercadeig, legal i publicitat.

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BAMFORD & GULLIVER: UNA AMISTAD DE PRIMERA CLASSE FORJADA AMB EL FOC

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Lewiston, Maine (Abril 21, 2016) – Bryce Bamford (1-0) i Nick Gulliver (2-0) compartiu un vincle que es va construir vessant sang i suor junts als gimnasos de Jit Jitsu brasilers de Maine i Nova Anglaterra. Quan entren junts a la gàbia NEF en dissabte nit a Lewiston a “NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ,” serà la culminació d'una amistat d'esports de combat que es remunta a gairebé una dècada.

 

"Anem a dir-li 'Hulk',’ ja que és una màquina a terra i fort com un bou,"Gulliver, un agent de policia d'ofici, va fer broma quan li van preguntar sobre la seva parella i confident de gimnàs, Bamford. "'The Hulk' i jo hem estat entrenant junts durant molt de temps... És un company d'entrenament únic. Si el miro i dic que necessito ajuda amb alguna cosa, m'ajudarà en tot el que pugui. Té tot el que vols en un company d'entrenament i un amic. És un gran noi i estic molt feliç de poder entrenar amb algú com Bryce".

 

Bamford i Gulliver es van conèixer fa uns quants anys a Fitness Styles, ubicat originalment a Livermore Falls, Maine. "Va ser més que "anar i donar-se un cop de puny" i va ser una mica salvatge,", va recordar Gulliver. Poc després, Bamford va traslladar la seva formació a The Foundry a Farmington, Maine, on va començar a centrar-se en el Jiu Jitsu brasiler (BJJ) de debò. En poc temps, Bamford va reclutar Gulliver per unir-se a ell a The Foundry, on els dos s'han mantingut fidels socis d'entrenament.. "El millor que podria haver fet,", va declarar Gulliver. "He estat entrenant amb Bryce des d'aleshores".

 

L'any passat, Gulliver, que actualment té el rang de cinturó morat en BJJ, va començar l'entrenament creuat a la First Class MMA de John Raio a Topsham i va tornar el favor a Bamford portant-lo al gimnàs de Raio, on els dos van començar a complementar els seus estudis de BJJ amb rigoroses arts marcials mixtes. (MMA) entrenament. Immediatament es va trobar que l'esport era adequat per a tots dos, Gulliver va ser el primer a provar les seves habilitats de MMA a la gàbia NEF. Va debutar el juny passat a “NEF 18: MADE IN AMERICA” i acabat Ora Spratt (0-2) per submissió en el primer assalt.

 

"Un dels moments més memorables que tinc de Bryce va ser després de la meva primera lluita de MMA,", va recordar Gulliver. "Bryce va baixar a parlar amb mi i em va felicitar per la meva primera victòria. El vaig mirar i li vaig agrair tota l'ajuda que m'ha donat durant els darrers anys. Llavors li vaig dir: ‘Ara et toca a tu’. Em va mirar i va negar amb el cap. Vaig dir que estava enganxat en aquell moment. Però va dir, 'La meva mare va venir i et va mirar i li va encantar, però no crec que pugui aguantar veure'm lluitar'. Vaig riure perquè sabia que no passaria gaire abans que ell estigués a la gàbia lluitant al meu costat.

 

Gulliver tenia raó.

 

Bamford, 40, un pare i un home de família dedicat, dirigeix ​​​​un slasher a Palletone a Livermore Falls durant la seva feina diària. El parlat suau, però el carismàtic pes pesat actualment té el rang de cinturó marró al Jiu Jitsu brasiler. Tan elogiós com Gulliver és d'ell, Bamford valora igualment l'ètica laboral de Gulliver i el profund vincle que comparteixen els dos. "Quan Nick es marca un objectiu, no s'atura fins que hi arriba,", va declarar Bamford. "És implacable".

 

Després de presenciar el debut estel·lar de Gulliver a l'hexàgon NEF, Bamford va sentir la picor de seguir l'exemple del seu amic i desafiar-se a si mateix en el camp de proves final. "Culpo a Nick pel fet d'entrar a la gàbia i no asseure's a les grades bevent cervesa freda amb tots els altres.,", va riure en Bamford.

 

Bamford va fer el seu debut a NEF al novembre 2015 a “NEF XX: UNA HISTÒRIA DE VIOLÈNCIA.” Només necessitava 19 segons per aturar el seu oponent aquella nit.

 

"Bryce ho és 40 anys, però aquest número no significa res; només cal preguntar a qualsevol que l'hagi agafat,", va declarar Gulliver. “Si s'hagués implicat en aquest esport 20 fa anys que, ningú l'hauria tocat si entrenava com entrena avui. És el primer noi al gimnàs i l'últim a sortir. Per això la seva edat no significa res. Té cor i molt. Respecto un noi amb una visió de la vida com Bryce Bamford. A tots ens pot ensenyar alguna cosa".

 

Aquest cap de setmana, Bamford i Gulliver estan preparats per tornar a la gàbia. Bamford té previst enfrontar-se a un home deu anys més jove que ell a Joe Krech (0-1) i Gulliver s'enfrontarà al seu repte més gran fins ara quan s'enfronti a l'antic lluitador multicampió estatal Dave Smith. (2-1) de Beserkers MMA a Rumford, Maine.

 

"'All Roads Lead Here' és un títol tan adequat per a una història com la entre Bryce i jo,", va declarar Gulliver. "Cada dia hem estat entrenant, cada vegada que ens fem sagnar, suar o cansar-nos, tot porta a 23 d'abril. És per això que ens empenyem els uns als altres, per a oportunitats com aquesta".

 

Començant a l'esdeveniment de gran èxit d'aquest cap de setmana, hi ha forts rumors que aquesta podria ser l'última lluita de MMA de Bamford. Als 40 anys i amb una dona amorosa i un fill a casa, hi ha altres interessos que l'apassionat de l'acampada i el motorista li apassiona. Si NEF 22 De fet, és l'última vegada que els dos companys d'entrenament de la història arriben a la gàbia junts, tenen la intenció d'aprofitar l'oportunitat de consolidar la seva història d'arts marcials amb un parell de victòries en dissabte.

 

"En 20 any a partir d'ara, Puc veure en Bryce i jo parlant d'aquesta baralla, bevent una cervesa,", va declarar Gulliver per tancar. “No parlarem de quanta feina hem posat a la lluita, o quantes hores hem entrenat, o quantes vegades ens vam donar una puntada de peu al cul, però parlarem de la diversió que vam passar en aquell moment. Algunes coses a la vida, no t'oblidis. Temps com aquest proper cap de setmana són un d'aquests moments. Estic content de poder compartir-ho amb Bryce".

 

pròxim esdeveniment de Nova Anglaterra Combats ', "NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ,” té lloc això Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. Les entrades per a "NEF 22" comencen a les hores $25 i estan a la venda a www.TheColisee.com o trucant a la taquilla a Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525. Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguir-los en Twitternefights i unir-te al grup oficial de Facebook "de Nova Anglaterra Fights".

 

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Lluites de Nova Anglaterra ("NEF") és una empresa d'esdeveniments promocions lluita. La missió de NEF és crear els esdeveniments de major qualitat per als combatents i els fans de Maine per igual. L'equip executiu de NEF té una àmplia experiència en la gestió dels esports de combat, producció d'esdeveniments, relacions amb els mitjans, mercadeig, legal i publicitat.

 

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HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH ADDED TO NEF 22 TARGETA DE LLUITA

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Lewiston, Maine (Març 10, 2016) - Lluites de Nova Anglaterra (NEF), Número u de la promoció de lluita regional d'Amèrica, celebrarà el seu proper esdeveniment, “NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ” a Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. La carta de lluita inclourà una barreja d'arts marcials mixtes (MMA) i combats de boxa professional. El dia d'avui, NEF announced the addition of an amateur heavyweight bout to the MMA portion of the “NEF 22” cartellera. Nick Gulliver (2-0) es reunirà David 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 – 1 brasiler Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) academy located in Farmington, Maine. He made his amateur debut last June at “NEF XVIII,” submitting Sonny Spratt (0-2) en la primera ronda. Gulliver followed up that victory with a technical knockout (QUI) win over Jason Field (0-2) this past November a mere 12-seconds into the first round. He hopes another win on 23 d'abril 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 23 d'abril, 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, David 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. Així, for three rounds on 23 d'abril, 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. Com 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) a “NEF 21” mes passat.

 

“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.”

 

pròxim esdeveniment de Nova Anglaterra Combats ', "NEF 22: TOTS ELS CAMINS CONDUEIXEN AQUÍ," té lloc Dissabte, Abril 23, 2016 al Androscoggin Banc Coliseu a Lewiston, Maine. Les entrades per a "NEF 22" comencen a les hores $25 i estan a la venda a www.TheColisee.com o trucant a la taquilla a Colisée 207.783.2009 x 525. Per a més informació sobre les actualitzacions de targetes d'esdeveniments i lluita, si us plau visiti la pàgina web de la promoció en www.NewEnglandFights.com. Addicionalment, pots veure vídeos en NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, seguir-los en Twitternefights i unir-te al grup oficial de Facebook "de Nova Anglaterra Fights".

 

Sobre Baralles de Nova Anglaterra

 

Lluites de Nova Anglaterra ("NEF") és una empresa d'esdeveniments promocions lluita. La missió de NEF és crear els esdeveniments de major qualitat per als combatents i els fans de Maine per igual. L'equip executiu de NEF té una àmplia experiència en la gestió dels esports de combat, producció d'esdeveniments, relacions amb els mitjans, mercadeig, legal i publicitat.