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BERMUDEZ VICTORIOUS, ERICKSON PUTS ON A CLINIC AS NEF BRINGS A SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION TO THE MERRILL AUDITORIUM STAGE

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Pebrero 10, 2020) – More than 2000 braved frigid temperatures on Saturday night as New England Fights (Kaha) brought its most recent mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event to the stage of Merrill Auditorium in Portland. 22 fights took place under the shadow of the world-famous 1911 Kotzschmar Memorial Organ. It was NEF’s debut at the century-old venue, and the event opened the venerable fight promotion’s ninth season of MMA competition.

Sa main event sa gabii, UFC beterano saManny "Ang Bermudez Triangle" Bermudez(15-2) gisumiterBruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington (19-12) with a guillotine choke in the first round. The bout was originally scheduled to be contested for the NEF Professional Lightweight Title, but with Bermudez missing championship weight, he was not eligible to win the belt. The title currently remains vacant.

Bermudez’s victory capped a perfect night for the South Shore Sportfighting team of Rockland, Massachusetts. Teammates Darryl Andrews (1-0) ug Tim Birkenhead (2-0) were both successful in their respective fights to lift their gym to a 3-0 record on the event.

Also going 3-0 on the evening was the team of Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.Teddy Politis (1-0), Ben Grady (1-0), ugTyler Smythe (1-0) all stopped their opponents within the first minute of the first round of their respective fights to win their respective amateur debuts.

The biggest story of the night, undoubtedly, came in the co-main event as longtime NEF veteranJesse “The Viking” Erickson(10-8) dalaSi Josh "Hook On" Harvey(7-1-1) the first loss of his professional career. Erickson, who represents both Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Recon Fitness, put on a brilliant jiu-jitsu clinic that will be remembered for years to come. Trapped against the cage by Harvey early-on in the first round, Erickson pulled guard and transitioned through a chain of submissions before finally settling in with an armbar to force the tapout, sending the Portland crowd into an absolute frenzy.

In a wild heavyweight slugfest that also took place on the professional portion of the card, Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton (5-3) downedBrad Lee(0-1) via technical knockout in the second round. After several minutes of feeling each other out, the pair exchanged in a back-and-forth slobber-knocker in the closing moments of the first round. A little over a minute into the second round, the referee called a halt to the action after several unanswered strikes from the 6’6” Hylton.

Hylton’s First Class MMA teammateJacob Deppmeyer(1-0) had a successful pro debut, pagpildiCarl Langston(0-5) via first-round technical knockout. Deppmeyer, trapped Langston in a reverse triangle and rained down a series of unanswered elbows, giving the referee no option but to stop the bout at that point.

On the amateur card, top prospectMike Bezanson (5-0) of Kaze Dojo remained undefeated with a technical knockout win overGreg Ishihara(2-2) sa unang round.

Also remaining undefeated in the amateur ranks wereNate “The Mule” White(5-0) ugCaleb “Dr. Feelgood” Austin (4-0), both fighting out of CMBJJ, who finished their respective opponents in the first round.

Another CMBJJ product, Garry Carr (3-1), broke his own record for a second consecutive time when he became, yet again, the oldest athlete to win a fight in the NEF cage. At 58-years-young, Carr took a unanimous decision victory over 23-year-old Austin Hamilton (0-2) in a catchweight amateur fight.

NEF also announced that its next event would see the promotion return to the campus of UMaine Orono at the Collins Center for the Arts on April 18 with “NEF 43: Rampage.” Already confirmed for the event, Zac "Bato" nga si Richard(6-2-1) will defend the NEF Amateur Lightweight Title againstDevin Corson(3-1), samtangChelsea Tucker(3-3) is scheduled to meet Oregon’sCaree Hill(6-2) for the NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Championship, and Caleb Austin facesJames Ploss (1-2) in a long-awaited rematch of their controversial 2017 katapusan.

The full “NEF 42” results from Portland, Maine:

PROPESYONAL

Manny Bermudez def. Bruce Boyington via tap to guillotine, round 1

Jesse Erickson def. Josh Harvey via tap to armbar, round 1

Ras Hylton def. Brad Lee via technical knockout, round 2

Chris Caterino def. Nate Boucher via tap to armbar, round 1

Jacob Deppmeyer def. Carl Langston via technical knockout, round 1

Amateur

Tim Birkenhead def. Mike Murray via tap to kneebar, round 2

Joe Howard def. Justin Kangas via KO, round 1

Mike Bezanson def. Greg Ishihara via technical knockout, round 1

Felipe Gunter def. Hannon Sanford via unanimous decision

Nate White def. Brian Cosco via technical knockout, round 1

Darryl Andrews def. Titus Pannell via unanimous decision

Jason Landry def. Dustin Carrier via technical knockout, round 2

Tyler Smythe def. Clifford Redman via technical submission, round 1

Garry Carr def. Austin Hamilton via unanimous decision

Ryan Fogg def. Giuliano Rossi via doctor stoppage, round 2

Ben Grady def. Jon Assam via KO, round 1

Tim Bergeron def. Henry Jeffs via technical knockout, round 1

Caleb Austin def. Dillon Henry via tap to rear-naked choke, round 1

Dylan Williams def. Wyatt Sochin via split decision

Randall Hathorn def. Tim Murray via technical knockout, round 1

Henry Clark def. Taylor Bartlett via technical submission, round 1

Teddy Politis def. Kevin Lamay via tap to Kimura, round 1

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 43: Rampage,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Abril 18, 2020, at the Collins Center for the Arts at UMaine Orono. Tickets will be on sale this week atwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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Heavyweight away ug Gangbang MUSIKA TANAN SA Usa ka semana NI BULUHATON ALANG BRAD LEE

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Enero 22, 2020)

Biyernes, Pebrero 7 ug Sabado, Pebrero 8 mosaad nga usa ka heavyweight semana sa Portland, Maine alang sa Brad Lee.

Sa pag-abli sa gabii, Lee magabutang sa iyang mga baga sa pagsulay nga ingon sa tingga bokalista alang sa usa ka hardcore panon sa mga sundalo nga nailhan nga US, nga naghupot sa usa ka CD release party inubanan sa iyang performance didto sa Geno Rock Club.

Dayon siya makigbinayloay sa mikropono alang sa usa ka parisan sa mga gwantis ug mosulay sa pagdula sa usa ka duha ka-fisted tune sa Ras Hylton sa Bag-ong England away mixed martial arts halwa.

Lee mohimo sa iyang MMA debut batok sa beteranong Ras "Rasquatch" "Ang Jamaica Shamrock" Hylton (4-3) sa usa ka propesyonal nga away didto sa NEF 42: "Symphony sa kalaglagan" sa sulod sa usa inila nga lugar concert, Merrill Auditorium.

"Ako hingpit nga gusto sa paghimo sa usa ka buhi nga sa niini,"Lee miingon sa iyang diha-diha nga jump sa pro han-ay human sa usa ka lain-lain nga combat sports pagmatuto. "Akong gibati nga ako minatarong, sa maayohon marketable. akong hunahuna nga ako sa paghimo sa usa ka gamay sa usa ka wisik-wisik sa niini nga suok sa kalibutan. Ako moingon nga ako mapainubsanon nga pagsalig. "

Siya mas understated bahin sa musika kalamposan. Lee characterizes nga dapit sa kilid sa iyang performance artistry ingon sa mga tipikal nga garahe nga pundok uban sa gagmay nga mga damgo.

"Kini na ang usa ka dako nga bahin sa akong kinabuhi. Kon ikaw usa ka dako nga nating kanding uban sa usa ka skateboard, tingali kini ni-adto sa paggiya sa musika ug sa panag-away sa katapusan,"Lee miingon.

"Apan kini siguradong dili mahitungod sa salapi,"Siya midugang. "Kini sa literal sa usa ka panon sa mga sundalo sa mga higala sa pagbuhat niini aron sa pagbitay sa uban sa atong mga higala sa hinapos sa semana. kita dili makahimo (sa pag-atiman dili kaayo) mahitungod sa mga estadyum. Kita dili Metallica. Kini lang usa ka kalingawan. Kini usa ka outlet alang kanako sa pagkuha sa (mga butang) nga sa akong ulo. Kini lang sa usa ka kalingawan. "

Sa samang paagi nga ang bag-ong manggugubat sa mga gikinahanglan sa pagpangita sa ilang dalan ngadto sa itaas sa away poster, Lee, nga siya miingon "dabbles" uban sa gitara, tunog labing excited mahitungod sa Bag-ong England-based nga mga pisi nga US gets sa pagpakigbahin sa entablado.

"Kamatayon wala pa ang dungog ug Mapintas Kamot, kon kamo nasayud sa bisan unsa mahitungod sa talan-awon nga, mga mao ang dako nga mga ngalan,"Lee miingon. "Kini unta ang usa ka dakung show sa walay pagtagad sa kon kita didto o dili."

Milingi pro sa NEF heksagon nga walay bisan unsa nga amateur background dili mao ang tipikal nga panaw, apan Lee nakita kini nga ingon sa labing maalamon nga dalan human sa usa ka makapahigawad nga tuig sa pagpaningkamot sa pagpangita andam kaaway.

Labing potensyal mga kaaway, siya miingon, ang mahadlok sa iyang 6-foot-4 frame ug unsa unya ang usa ka paglakaw-sa tibuok gibug-aton sa labaw pa kay sa 300 libra. Ang heavyweight utlanan mao ang 265.

"Ako adunay lima ka mga lain-laing mga mga kaaway uban sa tulo ka lain-laing mga promosyon, lakip NEF, pagkanselar sa akon. Ako adunay away diin ang mga kaatbang mikuha sa away uban kanako, gipaluyohan sa, ug unya mikuha sa usa ka heavyweight away sa samang card,"Lee miingon. "Dili ko gusto nga ang paghisgot sa mga ngalan, apan ang usa ka guy sa Ras’ lingin (gibuhat). Ako lang na gipakaon ug naglagot sa mga guys nga naggunit sa akong career. "

Lee miingon siya sa katapusan gikontak NEF co-tag-iya ug matchmaker Mat Peterson sa pagpangutana mahitungod sa pro talan-awon sulod sa iyang promosyon.

Hylton, nga nagahingilin sa usa ka susama pagpahamtang landong sa 6-6, ang pag-abot sa usa ka han-ay sa duha ka kapildihan sa iyang milabay nga tulo ka pagpakita, lakip na sa usa ka knockout nga kapildihan sa Chris Sarro - laing manggugubat sa paghimo sa iyang pro debut - sa miaging Septiyembre.

"Mat gibutang Ras gikan didto. nagtan-aw ko sa mga video ug nakigsulti sa akong mga coaches ug miadto sa unahan uban niini,"Lee miingon. "Siya pag-abot sa duha ka malisud nga away. Siya daw sama sa usa ka matinahuron nga guy. Sigurado ako nga pipila ka mga tawo sa iyang kampo hunahuna ko sa usa ka (jerk). Ang butang mahitungod kanako diha sa media sa kalibotan sa social ang ako lang buhian ang gusto ko sa mga tawo sa pagtan-aw. Ang mga tawo mahimong makig-istorya (gihangop sa publiko) ang tanan gusto nila. "

Sa usa sa iyang mga videos, nga Lee nga nag-ulohang, "Unsay Makapahimo sa usa ka Pro usa ka Pro?,"Siya nagalumpag unsay iyang giisip ang sayop nga pagtuo nga ang usa ka amateur career mao ang usa ka kinahanglan alang sa MMA kalampusan.

"Tan-awa sa Jon Jones. Karon, dili ako nag-ingon ako Jon Jones, apan siya nahimong usa ka kalibutan nga champion nga walay bisan unsa nga (martial arts) bakos sa tanan,"Lee miingon. "Busa unsa man kini? Ba kini nga siya makahimo sa pagtuktok guys gikan sa? Ako nanuktok sa usa ka hugpong sa mga guys sa akong kinabuhi. Mao kini ang iyang cardio? Ang akong cardio mao ang pretty maayo nga.

"Ikaw nahibalo, Ako lang na gikapoy na sa naghulat sa palibot alang sa ubang mga tawo. Sa diha nga ako andam sa pagpakig-away sa mga usa ka tuig na ang milabay, Ako nakaamgo nga ako matarung sa ibabaw sa gibug-aton nga klase, apan kini sama sa mga tawo mahadlok. Ako nagpasabut, kon dili kamo gusto nga mahimong usa ka heavyweight unya og ngadto sa 205 o sa bisan unsa nga. ako sa usa ka daghan nga magaan-gaan, ug sa mas maayo nga porma karon. Ang mga tawo tingali unta mas maayo nakig-away ako sa sa miaging tuig. "

Boxing ug judo mao ang mga nag-unang mga kahanas sa himan kit ni Lee, bisan tuod naghulagway sa iyang kaugalingon ingon nga usa ka voracious krus-trainer.

"Sa akong hunahuna ang MMA kalibutan matulog sa boxing na sa usa ka gamay,"Lee miingon. "Muay Thai daw sa butang, apan ang Muay Thai guys og sa ilang mga nawong nga naigo sa usa ka daghan. Apan pagbansay ako bisan unsa nga butang ug sa tanang butang. ko sa pagbuhat sa Tai chi sa usa ka parke sa tawo kon kini nakatabang kanako og mas maayo, dili ko igsapayan. "

Lee, 29, gibase gikan sa Paladin Combat Sports sa Clinton, Massachusetts, diin siya miingon nga siya stak sa iyang eskedyul ug ang intensity nga lebel batok sa hapit bisan kinsa sa iyang gidak-on sa duwa combat sports.

"Win o mawad-an sa, Ako nga balik sa gym sa Lunes. Kon itandi sa unsa ang akong nakita gikan sa labing UFC ug Bellator heavyweights, pagtrabaho ko sa mas lisud kay sa kadaghanan sa kanila,"Lee miingon. "Ako mao ang 316 libra ubos pa kay sa usa ka tuig na ang milabay. Kon ang bisan kinsa nga gusto nga susihon kanako sa akong kadasig o pagpahinungod, sa pagsulti kanila sa pagsusi sa mga scale (sa weigh-ins) sa Pebrero 7. "

Human nga, fans gidapit sa pagsunod Lee sa dalan ngadto sa Geno ug maminaw kaniya pagpadayon sa iyang uban nga mga pangibog sa gabii sa wala pa siya naghimo sa iyang debut sa NEF cage.

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 42: Symphony sa kalaglagan,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Pebrero 8, 2020, sa Merrill Auditorium sa Portland, Maine. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sawww.PortTix.com.

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NEF ANNOUNCES ANG UNANG PRO FIGHT NGA GIPAKITA ALANG SA DEBUT CARD SA ORONO

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Orono, Maine (Hulyo 11, 2019) - New England away (Kaha) will debut in Orono on September 7, 2019 at the Collins Center for the Arts with the promotion’s next mixed-martial-arts event, “Kaha 40: School of Hard Knocks.” Earlier today, NEF announced the first professional fight signed for the card. “The Jamaican Shamrock” Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton (4-2) kuhaon sa Chris Sarro (0-0) diha sa usa ka cruiserweight bout.

Ras Hylton is coming off a big win last April over Charles Penn (0-1) in Portland, Maine. The doctor stopped that fight in the first round when a cut over Penn’s eye could not be closed. Hylton opened the gash with a straight right hand that left blood pouring down to the mat.

Hylton is a mainstay of the NEF heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions. The 6’6″ athlete holds a second-degree black belt in Shotokan karate. He currently trains with Dragon Fire Martial Arts in Portland and First Class MMA in Brunswick, Maine.

“I am quite fortunate to be at the point in my career when I’m called upon to introduce new professionals to our work experience,” said Hylton.  “Boxers like my opponent offer a great risk with their familiarity in the pocket and at distance, so of course we’ll both be more than happy to trade our best shots for the win! I love the arts, but it’s in the fighting aspects of martial arts that competitors like us truly live and find purpose. So we train like our lives depend on it, because to us, that’s how it is. Welcome to the school of hard knocks, Chris. MMA 101 is now in session.”

As noted by Hylton, his opponent Chris Sarro may be a newcomer to the MMA cage, but he is no stranger to the world of combat sports. Sarro made a name for himself as an amateur boxer with a record of 7-1. He captured the 2019 Northern New England Golden Gloves championship in the superheavyweight division. A native of Ellsworth, Maine, Sarro currently represents Acadia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

“I’m just excited to fight close to home,” said Sarro.  “Orono feels like my backyard. Come September 7th, I’m going to show the world there’s a new heavyweight in town. This is my time.”

New England away’ sunod nga mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 40: SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS,” will take place Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine as the promotion debuts in Orono, Maine. Tickets are on sale now atwww.collinscenterforthearts.com.

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NEF TURNS THE OLD PORT INTO KING’S LANDING FOR A NIGHT OF NONSTOP MMA BATTLES

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Portland, Maine (Abril 28, 2019) - New England away (Kaha) returned to Aura in Portland on Saturday night with its latest mixed-martial-arts event, “Kaha 38: STORMBORN.”  The event was in homage to the HBO seriesGame of Thrones complete with ring girls attired as the “Mother of Dragons” Daenerys Targaryen and Sansa Stark, as well as a cello player opening the event with music from the hit show’s soundtrack. A capacity crowd of over 1100 was on hand for the action.

Sa main event, Ras Hylton (4-2) defeated Charles Penn (0-1) in a heavyweight contest. The ringside physician stopped the bout in the first round when a cut on Penn’s forehead could not be closed. Hylton landed a perfectly-placed straight right hand that opened the gash on Penn’s head and left blood pouring to the mat in a gruesome stream of crimson.

Caleb Hall (3-0) remained undefeated to start his professional career with his third straight win. Hall submitted journeyman Jay Ellis (15-86) in the first round of the co-main event of the evening.

On the amateur portion of the fight card, four titles were at stake.

In the first championship bout of the evening, Tom Pagliarulo (3-1) captured the vacant NEF Amateur Featherweight strap with a unanimous decision victory over Zac Richard (3-1-1).  Sa pagbuhat niini, Pagliarulo, a native of Haverhill, Massachusetts, handed Richard the first loss of his career.

Duncan Smith (5-3) defended the NEF Amateur Welterweight Title against Jon Tefft (2-1).  After five hard-fought rounds, Smith was declared the winner on all three judges’ scorecards. It was a good night for Smith’s team of Evolution Athletix. The Saco, Maine-based team went 4-0 on the evening with Smith’s teammates Adina Beaudry (3-0), Keegan Korf (4-11), and Megan Rosado (1-1) all picking up wins.

Taylor Thompson (4-0) made short work of Michigan’s Andrea Howland (2-1) to become the first-ever NEF Women’s Amateur Bantamweight Champion. Thompson submitted Howland in the first round with an armbar. The fight was brought to Portland by NEF in conjunction with Queen MMA Media.

In the fourth, and final, championship bout on the amateur card, Kam Arnold (5-0) kept his knockout streak alive with a first-round downing of Henry Clark (5-5).  It was the fifth straight knockout for Arnold who retained the amateur bantamweight belt.

The fight promotion also announced several fights for its long-awaited return to Lewiston on June 22 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. The event is titled “Kaha 39: ALL-AMERICAN.”

Hometown favorite Jesse Erickson (9-7) will take on Lewis Corapi (8-5) that evening in a lightweight contest. Erickson is a mainstay of the NEF cage and a perpetual top contender to the promotion’s professional 155-pound title. Massachusetts’ Corapi is a seasoned veteran of the New England MMA circuit, finally making his NEF debut on June 22.

Josh Harvey (6-0-1) announced that he would return to the cage at “NEF 39” to take on Jordan Downey (5-4) from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Harvey will defend the NEF Pro Featherweight Title that evening looking for his first successful defense since capturing the belt last February in Bangor. Downey is on a two-fight win streak.

Nate Boucher (4-3) will take on Robert Presley (5-4) for the vacant NEF Amateur Flyweight Title. Boucher has finished his last two opponents in the first round to move himself back into contention for another shot at the 125-pound belt. Presley represents the Lancaster Academy of MMA in Lancaster, Ohio.

In a solemn moment to open the event, NEF paid tribute to longtime staff member Casey Main with a ten-bell salute. The Wiscasset, Maine resident passed away unexpectedly late last week. The promotion dedicated the event to his memory.

The full results from Portland, Maine:

PROPESYONAL

Ras Hylton def. Charles Penn via doctor stoppage, round 1
Caleb Hall def. Jay Ellis via submission, round 1
Keegan Hornstra def. Zenon Herrera via submission, round 1
Bryant Bullock def. Fred Lear via submission, round 2

Amateur

Kam Arnold def. Henry Clark via KO, round 1
Taylor Thompson def. Andrea Howland via submission, round 1
Duncan Smith def. Jon Tefft via unanimous decision
Tom Pagliarulo def. Zac Richard via unanimous decision
Arii Fernandez def. Ryan Savage via submission, round 1
Titus Pannell def. Justin Philbrook via TKO, round 2
Brian Cosco def. Garry Carr via TKO, round 1
Megan Rosado def. Amanda Bennett via split decision
Jason Landry def. Justin Boraczek via submission, round 1
Brandon Maillet-Fevens def. Jesse Fitzsimmons via submission, round 1
Jordan Norman def. Greg Ishihara via TKO, round 2
Nate White def. Clifford Redman via tapout to strikes, round 1
Schuyler Vallaincourt def. Dillon Henry via ref stoppage, round 2
Adina Beaudry def. Traci Baldwin via TKO, round 2

ni NEF sunod mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 39: ALL-AMERICAN,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Hunyo 22, 2019 sa Androscoggin Bank Colisee sa Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com.

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HYLTON READY TO ‘MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN’ IN 2019

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Portland, Maine (Marso 11, 2019) - New England away (Kaha) heavyweight ‘Rasquatch’ ‘The Jamaican Shamrock’ Ras Hylton (3-2) had a mixed bag of a mixed martial arts (MMA) run in 2018. Hylton recently joined host Jason Floyd on The MMA Report podcast to discuss the ups-and-downs of the last year and his goals for 2019.

After losing a fight in New York last May, Hylton rebounded with a beautiful knockout victory over longtime MMA veteran Eric Bedard (6-8) in Rhode Island last August. The win put Hylton in the position to fight Yorgan De Castro for the inaugural NEF Cruiserweight title, a 225-pound division that Hylton has been championing for the widespread adoption of in MMA. De Castro and Hylton shared a wild two-and-a-half minutes in the cage before De Castro ultimately knocked out Hylton to win the title.

“I was trying to change things up and, kamo nasayud, it’s kind of like playing with a chemistry set for the first time,” Hylton said in describing his 2018. “You get a bunch of ingredients, and elements, and chemicals in front of you and some you’re familiar with and some you’ve got to learn and tinker with some before you can really hone down what it’s going for.”

A lifelong martial artist, Hylton credits his father for putting him on the path that lead to his eventual career choice as a professional fighter.

“Ever since I started learning how to box a little bit with my dad when I was a kid, I’ve always been fascinated with fighting in general,” Hylton told Floyd. “He never really would have wanted me to be a fighter, but he put a bug in and I never really let go, so it was just the next logical evolution of my learning was getting in there and testing it out in an environment that supports growth and change. Busa, it’s been a great learning experience. I’ve met a lot of great people and had a lot of fun doing it.”

It’s no secret to anyone that has seen Hylton compete in the cage that he prefers the standup aspect of the sport as opposed to the ground game, but when asked why he choose to pursue mixed martial arts competition over boxing, he answered without hesitation.

“The variety and the options available,” Hylton replied. “Don’t get me wrong, I completely respect boxing as a sport, but the fact that there’s so much focus on just the upper body and punches to the head and more frequently than not. Ako nagpasabut, we’re all looking for the knockout shot, but MMA offered the opportunity to really open up and give us more of a realistic approach to one-on-one combat. I mean as long as you play fair, you get to use all the same tools and figure out how to play a different kind of game that still beats the other guys.”

Standing at 6’6”, Hylton has become known for his menacing height as much as he has for his memorable performances in the cage. However, Hylton was quick to note that his height can be both a blessing and a curse when it comes to combat.

“It definitely focuses things for both myself and my opponent,” Hylton stated. “I’ve got a body type that speaks very blatantly of what the advantages are and what the disadvantages are, so it really helps to focus the training and where’s there fewer big people than there are small people, you need some sort of way to fine tune things as quick as possible. Ikaw nahibalo, there’s not much of a learning curve before you start getting hurt by it.”

Hylton’s next fight is set for April 27th when he takes on Charles Penn at “NEF 38: Stormborn” in Portland, Maine. Penn, who fights for Hyaston MMA, will be traveling from North Carolina for the bout.

“This has been probably the biggest question mark fight I’ve ever had,” Hylton stated. “I mean, at least with everybody who’s come before there’s been some avenue of recent information, but I mean he did bring his amateur career, 6-3, but his last fight was, Unsa? 2013? Busa, there’s a big question mark there, there’s a big gap there, where he could have gone in any direction. So it’s kind of simplified things for me, because now I get to just stick to my plan of using 2019 to do what I have to do to be the best fighter I can be. Busa, I get to keep on at him. I don’t have the distraction of trying to figure out the other guy. It’s really played towards my mental strengths to start off this year.”

“Execution,” Hylton continued. “Execution of the game plan is what I’m really looking to stick to from here on out. I want to take this as far as I can go. I want to go up as high as I can. And I’ve been lucky with the support that I’ve got between my family and my gyms to be able to do something that really makes me feel whole. I want to pay back that investment in full and with as much interest as possible, as soon as possible. I’m in my 30’s now, got to make something happen, kamo nasayud?"

ni NEF sunod mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 38: STORMBORN,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Abril 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.AuraMaine.com.

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RASQUATCH RETURNS TO THE CAGE TO AVENGE HOMETOWN LOSS

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Portland, Maine (Pebrero 26, 2019) – New England away (Kaha) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event, “Kaha 38: STORMBORN,” sa Abril 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional heavyweight fight to the card.“The Jamaican Shamrock” Ras “Rasquatch” Hyltongikatakda sa pag-atubangCharles Penn.

At 6’6,” Ras Hylton is one of the largest competitors ever to step foot in the NEF cage. He started his amateur MMA career three years ago this month and went 3-0 prior to making his professional debut at “NEF 27” sa Pebrero 2017. Hylton has put together a record of 3-2 ingon sa usa ka pro. He will be looking to bounce back from a loss to Yorgan De Castro (4-0) in an unsuccessful bid to capture the inaugural NEF Cruiserweight Championship at “NEF 36” niadtong Nobyembre.

Hylton trains with First Class MMA in Brunswick, Maine as well as Dragon Fire Martial Arts in Portland. He is a longtime practitioner of Taekwondo, a discipline in which he holds a black belt.

“I’m really grateful to be fighting in my home again,” said Hylton. “After my humbling return late last year, it’s been a time of reflection on what is necessary for my success. Lucky for me, I have family in every part of my life. From home, sa gym, to the dojo, to my job, I’m constantly getting my motivation to do things better. Thank you for keeping me going, and helping me find excellence. It’s going to be a great year!"

Hylton’s opponent at “NEF 38,” Charles Penn, will be making his professional debut. Penn put together an impressive 6-3 record as an amateur competing throughout the Midwest. He now represents Hayastan MMA based in North Carolina.

ni NEF sunod mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 38: STORMBORN,” ang pagkuha sa dapit sa Sabado, Abril 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.AuraMaine.com. ��

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NEF FINISHES 2018 SEASON WITH SOLD-OUT EVENT IN PORTLAND

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NEF FINISHES 2018 SEASON WITH SOLD-OUT EVENT IN PORTLAND

SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Portland, Maine (Nobyembre 18, 2018) - New England away (Kaha) held its most recent mixed-martial-arts event, “Kaha 36: Battle for the Gold,” on Saturday night at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event officially sold-out days prior to doors opening. It was the fifth and final NEF event of the 2018 panahon, and what many in attendance insisted was the standout show of the year.

Sa main event, Ryan Sanders (18-9) put the NEF MMA Professional Lightweight Title on the line against Jacob Bohn (7-6). Sanders retained the championship after the cageside doctor stopped the fight due to a cut on Bohn’s head in the second round.

History was made when Ras Hylton (3-2) ug Yorgan De Castro (3-0) faced off to crown the first-ever NEF MMA Professional Cruiserweight Champion in the co-main event. De Castro captured the strap in dramatic fashion with a violent first-round knockout of Hylton.

Matt Probin (3-0) made his long-awaited NEF debut against Lionel Young (7-16). Probin remained undefeated in his professional career when he forced a referee stoppage to strikes early in the second round.

In the opening fight of the evening, Taylor Thompson (3-0) ug Catie Denning (1-1) waged an absolute war that had the entire crowd on its feet to kick off the amateur card. Thompson won a unanimous decision on the judges’ scorecards.

Later on in the amateur card, Megan Rosado (0-1) ug Glory Watson (2-0) battled back and forth in another crowd-pleasing thriller that went the distance. Watson was victorious via split decision in a very close fight.

In the third and final women’s fight of the evening, Chelsea Tucker (1-3) picked up the first win of her amateur career with a late-fight technical knockout of BJ Garceau (1-1).

Zac Richard (3-0) remained undefeated with a first-round submission of Chris Lachcik (0-2). It was a fight that Richard had dedicated to the memory of his older sister Lacey who passed away from cancer six years ago this weekend at the age of 23.

Likewise, in a post fight interview, an emotional Henry Clark (5-4) dedicated his victory over Killian Murphy (1-2) to a friend of his named Justin who recently passed away.

NEF further announced that its next event, “Kaha 37: SUB ZERO,” would originate from the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on Friday, Pebrero 1, 2019. The main event will feature Josh “Hook On” Harvey (5-0-1) ug Bill “Jonesi” Jones (13-11) squaring off for the vacant NEF MMA Professional Featherweight Title.

The full results from Portland, Maine:

PROPESYONAL MMA

Ryan Sanders def. Jacob Bohn via doctor stoppage, round 2

Yorgan De Castro def. Ras Hylton via knockout, round 1

Jose Lugo def. Ernesto Ornelas via rear-naked choke, round 1

Matt Probin def. Lionel Young via technical knockout, round 2

 

Amateur MMA

Chelsea Tucker def. BJ Garceau via technical knockout, round 3

Henry Clark def. Killian Murphy via unanimous decision

Nate Boucher def. Jordan Young via tap to rear-naked choke, round 1

Zac Richard def. Chris Lachcik via tap to rear-naked choke, round 1

Glory Watson def. Megan Rosado via split decision

Ben Peters def. Brandon Maillet-Fevens via verbal submission to Kimura, round 1

Felipe Günter def. Schuyler Vaillancourt via tap to rear-naked choke, round 2

Mohammad Al Kinani def. Clifford Redman pinaagi sa TKO, round 1

Jordan Norman def. Jon Assam via split decision

Taylor Thompson def. Catie Denning via unanimous decision

 

ni NEF sunod mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 37: SUB ZERO,” will take place on Friday, Pebrero 1, 2019 at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine with a bell time of 8 pm. Tickets are on-sale now atwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com now with pre-sale code “NEF.”

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TITLE FIGHTS HEADLINE FINAL NEF EVENT OF 2018

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Portland, Maine (Nobyembre 2, 2018) - New England away (Kaha) will hold its final mixed-martial-arts event of 2018, “Kaha 36: Battle for the Gold,” sa Sabado, Nobyembre 17 at Aura in Portland, Maine. Earlier today, 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) ug Ras Hylton (3-1) magtigum 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) sa tinagsa.

 

 

 

Ras Hylton is coming off a highlight-reel elbow knockout of Eric Bedard (6-8) sa milabay nga Agosto. Ang 6’6″ resident of South Portland, known to fans as “The Jamaican Shamrock,” is a perfect 3-0 in the NEF cage where he also went 3-0 ingon nga usa ka amateur. 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-pound) ug heavyweight (265-pound) 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, nicknamed “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) diha sa usa ka featherweight contest. Probin has won back-to-back bouts in Vermont via knockout to start his professional career.

 

 

 

As of press time, 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) kuhaon sa Megan Rosado (0-0), samtang BJ Garceau (1-0) magtigum Chelsea Tucker (0-3) ug Catie Denning (1-0) atubang sa uban sa 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.”

 

 

 

ang bug-os nga “NEF 36” away card (subject sa pag-usab ug pag-uyon sa mga Combat Sports Authority sa Maine):

 

 

 

PROPESYONAL MMA

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

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

145 Matt Probin 2-0 (Recon) 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 (Independent)

155 Mohammad Al Kinani 4-1 (Evolution Athletix) vs Clifford Redman 0-6 (Independent)

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

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

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

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

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 (Independent)

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

 

 

 

ni NEF sunod mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 36: Battle for the Gold,” will see the company make its return to Aura in Portland, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday, Nobyembre 17, 2018 with a bell time of 7 pm. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sa www.AuraMaine.com.

 

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NEF MAKES HISTORY WITH NEW WEIGHT DIVISION AND TITLE FIGHT

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Portland, Maine (Oktubre 15, 2018) - New England away (Kaha) will hold its final mixed-martial-arts event of 2018, “Kaha 36: Battle for the Gold,” sa Sabado, Nobyembre 17 at Aura in Portland, Maine. Earlier today, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional cruiserweight championship bout to the card. “The Jamaican Shamrock” Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton(3-1) will meet undefeated Yorgan De Castro (2-0) to crown the first-ever NEF Professional Cruiserweight Champion.

The fight will officially give birth to the brand-new NEF cruiserweight division. This bout, as well as future bouts in the weight class, will take place at the 225-pound limit. The division, which sits between light-heavyweight and heavyweight, was approved as an official weight class for MMA by the Association of Boxing Commissions at their annual conference in July 2017. NEF will be one of the first promotions in the country to institute a cruiserweight division.

“The adoption of new weight classes at the highest levels of the sport in order to account for the wide gaps in the current championship class structure is inevitable—we’re just getting there first,” giingon nga co-owner ug matchmaker sa NEF nga si Matt Peterson. “There’s no more perfect way to usher in this new era of the 225-pound weight class than with a championship fight on the year-end “Battle for the Gold” show between two high-caliber, hungry opponents that NEF fans are very familiar with. This action-packed event was tailor made to include this breakthrough bout – it’s just one more element to an already blistering card. Fans can be certain that they will get their money’s worth on November 17th.”

Ras Hylton will return to the NEF cage after nearly a year-and-a-half absence. He is a five-fight veteran of the NEF cage where he is undefeated with three wins as an amateur and two as a professional. Last August, Hylton knocked out veteran Eric Bedard (6-8) in Rhode Island with a single elbow strike after absorbing a barrage of shots from Bedard that had little-to-no effect. Standing at a towering 6’6,” Hylton holds a black belt in Taekwondo. He trains with both First Class MMA in Brunswick, Maine and Dragon Fire Martial Arts of South Portland.

“I’m ecstatic about the response to my FaceTime call to action, and that I get to kick off my cruiserweight run back home,” said Hylton. “I’ve spoken at length about my dream to elevate the draw and excitement to see the heavier divisions, so I thank (NEF owners) Matt Peterson and Nick DiSalvo for working with me again, and launching the title here with NEF! Yorgan is a good strong fighter with heavy hands that I saw work against my best friend Nick Gulliver in another belt war. Now I move to follow ‘The Guardian’s’ example, and keep the inaugural strap right here in Maine. Thanks for staying with us everyone!"

As Hylton noted, this will not be the first time Yorgan De Castro has come to Maine looking to take gold back with him to Massachusetts. De Castro faced Hylton’s teammate Nick Gulliver for the NEF Amateur Heavyweight Title in a losing effort at “NEF 26” almost two years to the day he will fight Hylton.

“I’m very excited to become the first 225-pound NEF champion,” said De Castro. “We will be sure to put on a great show for the fans. I’ve been through some very dark moments in my all life and on November 17 I’ll make sure I bring all my demons with me and Ras will have to deal with them. This fight will be absolutely epic.”

A native of Portugal now residing in the fighting city of Brockton, Massachusetts, De Castro has had success to date in his professional career. He has finished both of his previous opponents via technical knockout at light-heavyweight. For fighters like De Castro and Hylton, the creation of a cruiserweight division in NEF opens a new realm of career possibilities that did not exist before. De Castro was one of the first individual to respond positively to Hylton’s Face Time video calling for the creation of a cruiserweight division.

“I’m excited to make my NEF debut as a professional fighter in the inaugural cruiserweight division,” De Castro continued. “This is a huge opportunity for fighters and I’m looking to make my mark in that division. I have nothing but respect for Ras—he’s a class act man and very tough—but he has never faced a more dedicated and focused Yorgan and on November 17, I’ll be victorious and write my name in NEF history.”

ni NEF sunod mixed-martial arts event, “Kaha 36: Battle for the Gold,” will see the company make its return to Aura in Portland, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place Saturday, Nobyembre 17, 2018 with a bell time of 7 pm. Tiket mao ang mga sa ibabaw sa pagbaligya karon sa www.AuraMaine.com.

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DIRIGO ALUM DALEY BALANCES WORK, FAMILY AND MMA CAGEFIGHTING

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SA HINANALING PAGPAGAWAS: Lewiston, Maine (Hunyo 14, 2017) – Derek Daley believes that his mixed martial arts training gives him an edge in his career. He also recognizes that training with First Class MMA makes him a better mixed martial artist.

 

It’s a busy life for Daley, a law enforcement officer and father of a 6-year-old daughter, Ella. He will break away for a few frenzied moments on the night ofSabado, Hunyo 17, when he returns to the New England Fights hexagon for the first time in a year.

 

Daley, 27, is one of seven fighters who will represent his Brunswick gym at “NEF 29: Stars & Stripes.” The opening bell is set for 7 sa gabii. at Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston.

 

“I’ve improved in every area, and I’ve really improved my cardio,"Daley miingon. “My first fight I was worried about what might happen if I got to the third round.”

 

There was barely time to break a sweat. Daley, a two-time Maine high school wrestling champion at Dirigo High School in Dixfield who later played college football at Husson University, dispatched Johel Stephenson in only 55 seconds.

 

“We had a game plan to hit him with a straight jab to set him up for an overhead right, then get it down to the mat and finish it with ground-and-pound,"Daley miingon. “It actually went exactly as we planned it, which was great.”

 

Kini nga panahon, Daley (1-0) takes on the more seasoned Frank Johanson (2-2) of Lewiston’s Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a featherweight amateur scrap.

 

Daley joins Ras Hylton, Dominic Jones, Rafael Velado, Josh Jones, Jake Deppmeyer and Jon Tefft in the First Class contingent on the docket. He was lured to the training center and the MMA phenomenon by another local police officer with fighting in his blood, Nick Gulliver of Jay.

 

“I had been training jiu-jitsu at the Foundry in Farmington,"Daley miingon. “Nick said (MMA) would translate well to law enforcement, and he was right. More, John and Jody (Ray) are just great people.”

 

Raio’s experience on the high school and college wrestling mat has made him a natural mentor for Daley, who hit the 100-win plateau early in his junior year at Dirigo.

Daley won the 119-pound state title as a sophomore and backed it up as a senior at 135 libra, not far from where he fights today at 145.

 

“Derek is a tremendous athlete and one of our best wrestlers,” Raio said. “He has a solid attitude and gives 100 percent every class and sparring session.”

 

It’s admittedly difficult for Daley to balance his competitive passion with his blossoming police career.

 

He began as an officer in Wilton. After moving to Richmond, he applied for work in three surrounding cities. Augusta was first to make him an offer.

 

“I’ve been there since November and it’s a perfect fit for me,"Daley miingon. “I have a great sergeant and a great team.”

 

Police work is a family tradition. Daley’s father, Hart, is Chief Deputy of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Department.

 

It was not a case of a father wanting his son to fill his shoes.

 

“I majored in physical education,” Daley noted. “Dad said, ‘Be a teacher. Don’t go into law enforcement.’ But it’s one of those things that must be pretty stubborn in the family, because my brother and I both are police officers. The schedule is tough and unpredictable.”

 

First Class MMA helps Daley bring his commitments as cop and fighter under one roof. “It’s a great workout. I’m not really into traditional weight lifting. Ako nagpasabut, I did it when I played college football (Husson). This way I get a workout, but it doesn’t feel like I’m working,"Miingon siya. “It definitely makes me feel more comfortable if I ever have to get into a physical confrontation as an officer.”

 

Ray, now retired from the cage after a run as one of NEF’s most popular fighters in its infancy, understands the home vs. work vs. family balance. He is the father of two and was employed full time with the U.S. Postal Service when he got the itch to try combat sports once again.

 

Bisan pa, he is high on his pupil’s potential if Daley ever decides to focus fully on the cage.

 

“The sky is the limit for him in this sport. I can see him getting to the UFC or Bellator if that is the path he chooses,” Raio said. “He is an outstanding police officer and a great father as well. He puts his daughter first in everything he does.”

 

Daley returns the compliments, insisting that even if his foray into MMA winds up being a cup of coffee, he will continue to train at First Class for fitness purposes. He describes the atmosphere as a tight circle of friends and a brotherhood.

 

“It’s a great group of guys. There are no egos,"Daley miingon. “I was kind of worried about that when I first showed up. Was I going to be (a target) because I’m a police officer, or were there a bunch of guys all looking to be the alpha dog? But it’s quite the opposite. It’s like a big family. You’re punching a guy in the face, but you’re family.”

 

That goes double for his friendship with Gulliver, who is undefeated as an amateur heavyweight.

 

“I feel like a baby gorilla with its mom when I’m working out with Nick,” he quipped. “I think for him it’s enjoyment just to pound on me.”

 

It certainly reduces the stress when he gets the opportunity to pick on someone his own size at an NEF card, although Daley knows better than to take the veteran Johanson lightly.

 

The CMBJJ fighter enters on a two-fight winning streak, and he defeated First Class’ Deppmeyer in February.

 

“Frank is a tough opponent. I saw his fight against Jake,"Daley miingon. “He has a tough chin. He takes shots and just keeps coming forward.”

 

Even though he fought in front of thousands at the state wrestling showcase four times as a high school student, Daley is humble enough to acknowledge that an NEF show is a different animal.

 

“I was a complete nervous wreck, like almost to the point where I was ready to puke behind the curtain,” he said of his debut. “Then once I stepped in the cage, it went away and I just did what I had to do. I was able to shake off the rust a little bit.

 

“But it’s still different from wrestling. Back then I wasn’t getting punched in the face.”

 

Ang Hunyo 17 card features four professional MMA fights, four pro boxing matches, and seven amateur skirmishes in the cage. Tickets to “NEF 29: Stars & Stripes” start at $25 ug anaa pinaagi sa pagtawag sa (207) 783-2009 ext. 525 o sa www.thecolisee.com. For more information on the fight card, palihug bisitaha angwww.newenglandfights.com.