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BERMUDEZ VICTORIOSO, PONE ERICKSON EN una clínica como NEF trae un Symphony of Destruction AL Merrill Auditorium ETAPA

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Febrero 10, 2020) - Mas que 2000 desafió las gélidas temperaturas el sábado por la noche mientras Nueva Inglaterra lucha (NEF) trajo sus artes marciales mixtas más recientes (MMA) evento al escenario del Merrill Auditorium en Portland. 22 Las peleas tuvieron lugar bajo la sombra de los mundialmente famosos 1911 Órgano conmemorativo de Kotzschmar. Fue el debut de NEF en el lugar centenario, y el evento abrió la novena temporada de competencia de MMA de la venerable promoción de lucha.

En el evento principal de la noche, Veterano de UFCManny "El triángulo de Bermúdez" Bermúdez(15-2) presentadoBruce Boyington "Pretty Boy" (19-12) con un estrangulamiento de guillotina en la primera ronda. La pelea estaba originalmente programada para ser disputada por el título de peso ligero profesional de NEF., pero con Bermudez sin peso de campeonato, no era elegible para ganar el cinturón. El título actualmente permanece vacante.

La victoria de Bermúdez coronó una noche perfecta para el equipo de South Shore Sportfighting de Rockland, Massachusetts. Compañeros de equipo Darryl Andrews (1-0) y Tim Birkenhead (2-0) Ambos tuvieron éxito en sus respectivas luchas para elevar su gimnasio a un 3-0 grabar en el evento.

También yendo 3-0 en la noche fue el equipo de Evolution Athletix con base en Saco, Maine.Teddy Politis (1-0), Soy grady (1-0), yTyler Smythe (1-0) todos detuvieron a sus oponentes en el primer minuto de la primera ronda de sus respectivas peleas para ganar sus respectivos debuts amateur.

La mayor historia de la noche, indudablemente, llegó al evento co-principal como veterano de la NEFJesse “The Viking” Erickson(10-8) entregóJosh “descolgar” Harvey(7-1-1) la primera pérdida de su carrera profesional. Erickson, que representa tanto a Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu como a Recon Fitness, ponte una brillante clínica de jiu-jitsu que será recordada en los años venideros. Atrapado contra la jaula por Harvey al principio de la primera ronda, Erickson tiró de la guardia y pasó a través de una cadena de sumisiones antes de finalmente asentarse con un brazo para forzar el tapout., enviando a la multitud de Portland a un frenesí absoluto.

En una salvaje pelea de pesos pesados ​​que también tuvo lugar en la parte profesional de la cartelera, Ras "Rasquatch" Hylton (5-3) derribadoBrad Lee(0-1) por nocaut técnico en la segunda ronda. Después de varios minutos de sentirnos mutuamente, la pareja intercambió baba-aldaba de ida y vuelta en los momentos finales de la primera ronda. Un poco más de un minuto en la segunda ronda, el árbitro detuvo la acción después de varios golpes sin respuesta del 6'6 "Hylton.

Compañero de equipo de First Class MMA de HyltonJacob Deppmeyer(1-0) tuvo un exitoso debut profesional, derrotandoCarl Langston(0-5) por nocaut técnico en el primer asalto. Deppmeyer, atrapó a Langston en un triángulo inverso y le llovió una serie de codos sin respuesta, no darle al árbitro otra opción que detener el combate en ese momento.

En la tarjeta de aficionados, prospecto superiorMike Bezanson (5-0) de Kaze Dojo se mantuvo invicto con una victoria por nocaut técnico sobreGreg Ishihara(2-2) en la primera ronda.

También permanecieron invictos en las filas amateur fueronNate “La Mula” White(5-0) yCaleb “Dr.. Feelgood”Austin (4-0), ambos peleando fuera de CMBJJ, que terminaron con sus respectivos oponentes en la primera ronda.

Otro producto CMBJJ, Garry Carr (3-1), rompió su propio récord por segunda vez consecutiva cuando se convirtió en, una vez mas, el atleta de mayor edad en ganar una pelea en la jaula NEF. A los 58 años, Carr obtuvo una victoria por decisión unánime sobre Austin Hamilton, de 23 años (0-2) en una pelea amateur de peso fijo.

NEF también anunció que su próximo evento vería el regreso de la promoción al campus de UMaine Orono en el Collins Center for the Arts en abril. 18 con "NEF 43: Alboroto." Ya confirmado para el evento, Zac "Rocky" Richard(6-2-1) defenderá el título ligero amateur de la NEF contraDevin Corson(3-1), mientrasChelsea Tucker(3-3) está programado para cumplir con OregonCaree colina(6-2) para el Campeonato de peso mosca femenino amateur de la NEF, y Caleb Austin se enfrentaJames Ploss (1-2) en una revancha tan esperada de su controvertido 2017 fin.

Los resultados completos de "NEF 42" de Portland, Maine:

PROFESIONAL

Manny Bermudez def. Bruce Boyington a través del toque para guillotina, ronda 1

Jesse Erickson def. Josh Harvey a través del toque para el brazo, ronda 1

Ras Hylton def. Brad Lee por nocaut técnico, ronda 2

Chris Caterino def. Nate Boucher a través del toque para el brazo, ronda 1

Jacob Deppmeyer def. Carl Langston por nocaut técnico, ronda 1

AMATEUR

Tim Birkenhead def. Mike Murray a través de tap to kneebar, ronda 2

Joe Howard def. Justin Kangas vía KO, ronda 1

Mike Bezanson def. Greg Ishihara por nocaut técnico, ronda 1

Felipe Gunter def. Hannon Sanford por decisión unánime

Nate blanca def. Brian Cosco por nocaut técnico, ronda 1

Darryl Andrews def. Titus Pannell por decisión unánime

Jason Landry def. Dustin Carrier por nocaut técnico, ronda 2

Tyler Smythe def. Clifford Redman vía presentación técnica, ronda 1

Garry Carr def. Austin Hamilton por decisión unánime

Ryan Fogg def. Giuliano Rossi por paro médico, ronda 2

Ben Grady def. Jon Assam vía KO, ronda 1

Tim Bergeron def. Henry Jeffs por nocaut técnico, ronda 1

Caleb Austin def. Dillon Henry a través del grifo para estrangular trasero desnudo, ronda 1

Dylan Williams def. Wyatt Sochin por decisión dividida

Randall Hathorn def. Tim Murray por nocaut técnico, ronda 1

Henry Clark def. Taylor Bartlett vía presentación técnica, ronda 1

Teddy Politis def. Kevin Lamay vía tap a Kimura, ronda 1

Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra’ siguiente evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 43: Alboroto,” se llevará a cabo el sábado, Abril 18, 2020, en el Centro Collins para las Artes en UMaine Orono. Las entradas estarán a la venta esta semana enwww.CollinsCenterfortheArts.com.  

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HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHTS AND HARDCORE MUSIC ALL IN A WEEKEND’S WORK FOR BRAD LEE

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Enero 22, 2020)

Viernes, Febrero 7 y sábado, Febrero 8 promise to be a heavyweight weekend in Portland, Maine for Brad Lee.

On the opening night, Lee will put his lungs to the test as lead vocalist for a hardcore band known as Instigate, which will hold a CD release party in conjunction with its performance at Geno’s Rock Club.

Then he’ll exchange the microphone for a pair of gloves and attempt to play a two-fisted tune on Ras Hylton in the New England Fights mixed martial arts cage.

Lee will make his MMA debut against the veteran Ras “Rasquatch” “The Jamaican Shamrock” Hylton (4-3) in a professional bout at NEF 42: “Symphony of Destruction” inside another renowned concert venue, Merrill Auditorium.

“I absolutely want to make a living out of it,” Lee said of his immediate jump to the pro ranks after a diverse combat sports upbringing. “I feel that I’m fairly marketable. I think I can make a bit of a splash in this corner of the world. I would say I have humble confidence.”

He’s more understated about the musical exploits. Lee characterizes that side of his performance artistry as the typical garage band with small dreams.

“It’s been a huge part of my life. If you’re a big kid with a skateboard, it’s probably going to lead to music and fighting eventually,"Lee dijo.

“But it’s definitely not about the money,”, Agregó. “It’s literally a band of friends doing it to hang out with our other friends on the weekend. We couldn’t (care less) about stadiums. We’re not Metallica. It’s just a hobby. It’s an outlet for me to get out the (cosas) that’s in my head. It’s just a hobby.”

In the same way that new fighters are required to earn their way upward on fight posters, Sotavento, who said he “dabbles” with guitar, sounds most excited about the New England-based bands with whom Instigate gets to share the stage.

“Death Before Dishonor and Cruel Hand, if you know anything about that scene, those are big names,"Lee dijo. “It would have been a great show regardless of whether we were there or not.”

Turning pro in the NEF hexagon without any amateur background isn’t the typical journey, but Lee saw it as the wisest path after a frustrating year of trying to locate willing opponents.

Most potential foes, él dijo, were intimidated by his 6-foot-4 frame and what was then a walking-around weight of more than 300 libra. The heavyweight limit is 265.

“I had five different opponents with three different promotions, including NEF, cancel on me. I had fights where the opponent took the fight with me, backed out, and then took a heavyweight fight on the same card,"Lee dijo. “I don’t want to mention names, but one guy in Ras’ circle (did that). I just got fed up and annoyed with guys holding back my career.”

Lee said he eventually contacted NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson to inquire about the pro landscape within his promotion.

Hylton, who casts a similarly imposing shadow at 6-6, is coming off a sequence of two losses in his past three appearances, including a knockout loss to Chris Sarro – another fighter making his pro debut – last September.

“Matt put Ras out there. I watched the videos and talked to my coaches and went ahead with it,"Lee dijo. “He’s coming off two hard fights. He seems like a respectful guy. I’m sure some people in his camp think I’m a (jerk). The thing about me in the social media world is I only release what I want people to see. People can talk (mierda) all they want.”

In one of his videos, which Lee entitled, “What Makes a Pro a Pro?,” he breaks down what he considers the misconception that an amateur career is a necessity for MMA success.

“Look at Jon Jones. Ahora, I’m not saying I’m Jon Jones, but he became a world champion without any (artes marciales) belts at all,"Lee dijo. “So what is it? Is it that he can knock guys out? I’ve knocked out a bunch of guys in my life. Is it his cardio? My cardio is pretty good.

“You know, I just got tired of waiting around for other people. When I was getting ready to fight about a year ago, I realize I was right at the top of the weight class, but it’s like people were scared. Quiero decir, if you don’t want to be a heavyweight then get down to 205 or whatever. I’m a lot lighter and in better shape now. People probably would have been better off fighting me last year.”

Boxing and judo are the primary skills in Lee’s tool kit, although he describes himself as a voracious cross-trainer.

“I think the MMA world sleeps on boxing quite a bit,"Lee dijo. “Muay Thai seems to be the thing, but the Muay Thai guys get their faces hit a lot. But I train anything and everything. I’ll do Tai chi in a park with somebody if it helps me get better, I don’t care.”

Sotavento, 29, is based out of Paladin Combat Sports in Clinton, Massachusetts, where he said he will stack up his schedule and intensity level against almost anyone his size in the combat sports game.

“Win or lose, I’ll be back in the gym on Monday. Compared to what I’ve seen from most UFC and Bellator heavyweights, I work out harder than most of them,"Lee dijo. "Yo era 316 pounds less than a year ago. If anyone wants to check me on my motivation or dedication, tell them to check the scale (at weigh-ins) on February 7.”

Después de esto, fans are invited to follow Lee down the street to Geno’s and listen to him pursue his other passion the night before he makes his debut in the NEF cage.

Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra’ siguiente evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 42: Sinfonía de destruccion,” se llevará a cabo el sábado, Febrero 8, 2020, Merrill auditorio en Portland, Maine. Los boletos están a la venta enwww.PortTix.com.

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NEF anuncia el primer combate profesional FIRMADO PARA LA TARJETA debut en ORONO

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Orono, Maine (Julio 11, 2019) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) debutará en Orono de septiembre 7, 2019 en el Centro Collins para las Artes con el próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de la promoción, “NEF 40: Escuela de golpes.” El día de hoy, NEF anunció la primera pelea profesional firmado por la tarjeta. “El trébol de Jamaica” Ras “Rasquatch” Hylton (4-2) se enfrentará a Chris Sarro (0-0) en una pelea de peso crucero.

Ras Hylton viene de una gran victoria el pasado abril sobre Charles Penn (0-1) en Portland, Maine. El médico detuvo la pelea en la primera ronda cuando un corte sobre el ojo de Penn no pudo ser cerrada. Hylton abrió la herida con una mano derecha recta que dejó sangrando a la colchoneta.

Hylton es uno de los pilares de las divisiones de peso pesado y crucero NEF. el 6'6″ atleta es cinturón negro de segundo grado en Shotokan karate. En la actualidad entrena con dragón de fuego artes marciales en Portland y la primera clase de MMA en Brunswick, Maine.

“Soy muy afortunado de estar en el punto de mi carrera cuando me llamaron para introducir nuevos profesionales a nuestra experiencia de trabajo,” Said Hylton.  “Boxeadores como mi oponente ofrecen un gran riesgo con su familiaridad en el bolsillo y en la distancia, así que por supuesto los dos estaremos más que encantados de intercambiar nuestros mejores golpes para llevarse la victoria! Me encanta las artes, pero es en los aspectos de lucha de artes marciales que competidores como nosotros realmente viven y encontrar un propósito. Así formamos a que nuestras vidas dependen de él, porque para nosotros, así es como es. Bienvenido a la escuela de la vida, Chris. MMA 101 Se abre la sesión.”

Como señaló Hylton, su oponente Chris Sarro puede ser un recién llegado a la jaula de MMA, pero él no es ajeno al mundo de los deportes de combate. Sarro hizo un nombre por sí mismo como un boxeador amateur con un record de 7-1. Se capturó el 2019 Norte de Nueva Inglaterra Guantes de Oro del campeonato en la división superheavyweight. Un nativo de Ellsworth, Maine, Sarro representa actualmente Acadia Jiu-Jitsu.

“Estoy emocionado de pelear cerca de casa,” dijo Sarro.  “Orono siente como mi patio trasero. Ven 7 º de septiembre de, Voy a mostrar al mundo que hay un nuevo peso pesado en la ciudad. Esta es mi hora."

Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra’ siguiente evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 40: Escuela de golpes,” se llevará a cabo el sábado, Septiembre 7, 2019 en el Centro Collins para las Artes en la Universidad de Maine como los debuts de promoción en Orono, Maine. Las entradas están a la venta enwww.collinscenterforthearts.com.

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NEF TURNS el aterrizaje de la OLD PORT EN REY para una noche de sin escalas MMA BATTLES

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Portland, Maine (Abril 28, 2019) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) vuelto a Aura en Portland el sábado por la noche con su último evento de artes marciales mixtas, “NEF 38: STORM Born.”  El evento fue en homenaje a la serie de HBOGame of Thrones completa con chicas vestidas como el anillo “Madre de dragones” Daenerys Targaryen y Sansa Stark, así como un chelista de abrir el evento con la música de la banda sonora de la exitosa serie. Una multitud capacidad de más de 1100 fue el encargado de la acción.

En el evento principal, Ras Hylton (4-2) derrotado Charles Penn (0-1) en un combate de peso pesado. El médico del ring detuvo la pelea en la primera ronda, cuando un corte en la frente de Penn no pudo ser cerrada. Hylton consiguió un puesto perfectamente mano derecha recta que abrió la herida en la cabeza de Penn y dejó sangrando a la lona en una corriente espantosa carmesí.

Caleb Salón (3-0) permanecido invicta para iniciar su carrera profesional con su tercera victoria consecutiva. Salón sometió oficial Jay Ellis (15-86) en la primera ronda de la co-evento principal de la noche.

En la parte de aficionados de la cartelera, cuatro títulos estaban en juego.

En la primera pelea de campeonato de la noche, tom Pagliarulo (3-1) capturado la correa vacante NEF Amateur peso pluma con una victoria por decisión unánime sobre Zac Richard (3-1-1).  Al hacerlo, Pagliarulo, un nativo de Haverhill, Massachusetts, Richard entregó la primera derrota de su carrera.

Duncan Smith (5-3) defendió el título welter contra NEF Amateur Jon Tefft (2-1).  Después de cinco rondas muy reñidas, Smith fue declarado ganador de los tres jueces’ cuadros de mando. Fue una buena noche para el equipo de la Evolución Athletix de Smith. el Saco, equipo con sede en Maine fue 4-0 en la noche con los compañeros de equipo de Smith Adina Beaudry (3-0), Keegan Korf (4-11), y Megan Rosado (1-1) todo recogiendo victorias.

Taylor Thompson (4-0) hizo brevemente el trabajo de Michigan Andrea Howland (2-1) para convertirse en el primer campeón de peso gallo de la NEF Mujeres Amateur. Thompson presentó Howland en la primera vuelta con una llave de brazo. La lucha fue llevado a Portland por NEF en conjunción con la reina MMA Medios.

En el cuarto, y última, pelea de campeonato en la tarjeta de aficionados, Kam Arnold (5-0) mantuvo su racha de nocauts viva con un derribo en la primera ronda de Henry Clark (5-5).  Fue la quinta eliminación directa de Arnold, que retuvo el cinturón de peso gallo de aficionados.

La promoción de lucha también anunció varias peleas por su tan esperado regreso a Lewiston de junio 22 en el Banco de Androscoggin Colisee. El evento se titula “NEF 39: TODO AMERICANO.”

Favorito local Jesse Erickson (9-7) se enfrentará a Lewis Corapi (8-5) esa noche en un concurso de peso ligero. Erickson es uno de los pilares de la jaula NEF y uno de los principales perpetua a título de 155 libras profesional de la promoción. Massachusetts’ Corapi es un veterano del circuito de Nueva Inglaterra MMA, finalmente hacer su debut el 22 de junio NEF.

Josh Harvey (6-0-1) anunció que iba a regresar a la jaula en “NEF 39” para asumir Jordan Downey (5-4) de Fort Wayne, Indiana. Harvey defenderá el NEF Pro título de peso pluma de la noche en busca de su primera defensa exitosa desde la captura de la banda en febrero pasado en Bangor. Downey está en una racha de dos peleas.

Nate Boucher (4-3) se enfrentará a Robert Presley (5-4) por el vacante título de peso mosca NEF Amateur. Boucher ha terminado sus dos últimos oponentes en la primera ronda de moverse a sí mismo de nuevo en la pelea por otra oportunidad por el cinturón de 125 libras. Presley representa la Academia de las MMA Lancaster en Lancaster, Ohio.

En un momento solemne para abrir el evento, NEF rindió homenaje al miembro del personal de toda la vida de Casey principal con un saludo de diez campana. el Wiscasset, Maine residente falleció inesperadamente la semana pasada. La promoción del evento dedicado a su memoria.

Los resultados completos de Portland, Maine:

PROFESIONAL

Ras Hylton def. Charles Penn por detención médico, ronda 1
Caleb Salón def. Jay Ellis por sumisión, ronda 1
Keegan última Korf. Zenon Herrera por sumisión, ronda 1
Bryant Bullock def. Fred Lear por sumisión, ronda 2

AMATEUR

Kam Arnold def. Henry Clark por KO, ronda 1
Taylor Thompson def. Andrea Howland por sumisión, ronda 1
Duncan Smith def. Jon Tefft por decisión unánime
Tom Pagliarulo def. Zac Richard por decisión unánime
Áreas Fernández def. Ryan salvaje por sumisión, ronda 1
Tito Pannell def. Justin Philbrook por TKO, ronda 2
Brian Cosco def. Garry Carr por TKO, ronda 1
Megan Rosado def. Amanda Bennett por decisión dividida
Jason Landry def. Justin Boraczek por sumisión, la ronda 1
Brandon Maillet-def Fevens. Jesse Fitzsimmons por sumisión, ronda 1
Jordan Norman def. Greg Ishihara por TKO, ronda 2
Nate blanca def. Clifford Redman a través de tapout a huelgas, ronda 1
Schuyler Vallaincourt def. Dillon Henry por detención ref, ronda 2
Adina Beaudry def. Traci Baldwin por TKO, ronda 2

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 39: TODO AMERICANO,” se llevará a cabo el sábado, Junio 22, 2019 en el Androscoggin Banco Colisee en Lewiston, Maine, con un tiempo de campana 7 pm. Las entradas están a la venta enwww.TheColisee.com.

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HYLTON READY TO ‘MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN’ IN 2019

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Portland, Maine (Marzo 11, 2019) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) 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 El informe de MMA 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, ya sabes, 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. Así, 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. Quiero decir, 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. Ya sabes, there’s not much of a learning curve before you start getting hurt by it.”

Hylton’s next fight is set for April 27º 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, qué? 2013? Así, 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. Así, 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, tan pronto como sea posible. I’m in my 30’s now, got to make something happen, ya sabes?"

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 38: TORMENTA DE NACIMIENTO,” se llevará a cabo el sábado, Abril 27, 2019 en el Aura en Portland, Maine, con un tiempo de campana 7 pm. Las entradas están a la venta enwww.AuraMaine.com.

About New England FightsNew England Fights ("NEF") es una empresa de eventos promociones lucha. La misión de la NEF es crear los eventos de más alta calidad para los combatientes y aficionados por igual. El equipo ejecutivo de NEF tiene una amplia experiencia en la gestión de los deportes de combate, producción de eventos, relaciones con los medios, mercadeo, legal y publicidad.

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RASQUATCH RETURNS TO THE CAGE TO AVENGE HOMETOWN LOSS

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Portland, Maine (Febrero 26, 2019) – Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) presentará sus próximos mixtos de artes marciales (MMA) evento, “NEF 38: TORMENTA DE NACIMIENTO,” de 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” Hyltonestá programado para enfrentarCharles 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” en febrero 2017. Hylton has put together a record of 3-2 como profesional. 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” en noviembre pasado.

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. Por suerte para mí, I have family in every part of my life. From home, al gimnasio, 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.

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 38: TORMENTA DE NACIMIENTO,” se llevará a cabo el sábado, Abril 27, 2019 en el Aura en Portland, Maine, con un tiempo de campana 7 pm. Las entradas están a la venta enwww.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

PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Portland, Maine (Noviembre 18, 2018) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) held its most recent mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” 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 temporada, and what many in attendance insisted was the standout show of the year.

En el evento principal, 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) y 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.

En la pelea de apertura de la noche, Taylor Thompson (3-0) y 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’ cuadros de mando.

Later on in the amateur card, Megan Rosado (0-1) y gloria 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.

Igualmente, 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, “NEF 37: BAJO CERO,” se originaría en el Cross Insurance Center en Bangor, Maine on Friday, Febrero 1, 2019. The main event will feature Josh “Enganchar” Harvey (5-0-1) y Cuenta “Jonesi” Jones (13-11) squaring off for the vacant NEF MMA Professional Featherweight Title.

Los resultados completos de Portland, Maine:

MMA PROFESIONAL

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

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

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

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

 

AMATEUR MMA

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

Henry Clark def. Killian Murphy via unanimous decision

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

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

Glory Watson def. Megan Rosado via split decision

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

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

Mohammad Al Kinani def. Clifford Redman por TKO, ronda 1

Jordan Norman def. Jon Assam via split decision

Taylor Thompson def. Catie Denning via unanimous decision

 

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 37: BAJO CERO,” se llevará a cabo el viernes, Febrero 1, 2019 en Cross Insurance Center en Bangor, Maine, con un tiempo de campana 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 (Noviembre 2, 2018) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) llevará a cabo su evento final-de artes marciales mixtas de 2018, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” en sábado, Noviembre 17 en el Aura en Portland, Maine. El día de hoy, 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) y Ras Hylton (3-1) se reúne 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) respectivamente.

 

 

 

Ras Hylton is coming off a highlight-reel elbow knockout of Eric Bedard (6-8) en agosto pasado. el 6'6″ resident of South Portland, known to fans as “El trébol de Jamaica,” es un perfecto 3-0 in the NEF cage where he also went 3-0 como aficionado. 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-perrera) y el peso pesado (265-perrera) clases.

 

 

 

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, apodado “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) en un concurso de peso pluma. 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. Consultas serias solo por favor.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

El lleno “NEF 36” cartelera (sujeta a cambios y aprobación del Combate Deportes Autoridad de Maine):

 

 

 

MMA PROFESIONAL

225*TÍTULO Ras Hylton 3-1 (Primera Clase MMA) vs Yorgan De Castro 2-0

155*TÍTULO Ryan Sanders 17-9 (c) (MMA de Young) 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 Instituto) vs Jose Lugo 3-0 (BST MMA & Aptitud)

 

 

 

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 (Independiente)

155 Mohammad Al Kinani 4-1 (Evolución Athletix) vs Clifford Redman 0-6 (Independiente)

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

140 Megan Rosado 0-0 (Evolución Athletix) contra Glory Watson 1-0 (MMA de Young)

140 Henry Clark 4-4 (Choi Instituto) vs Killian Murphy 1-1 (nostos)

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

135 Schuyler Vaillancourt 0-0 (nostos) vs Felipe Gunther 0-0 (Primera Clase MMA)

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

125 Chelsea Tucker 0-3 (Primera Clase MMA) vs BJ Garceau 1-0 (MMA de Young)

 

 

 

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” verá a la compañía a su regreso a Aura en Portland, Maine. El evento está programado para llevarse a cabo el sábado, Noviembre 17, 2018 con un tiempo de campana 7 pm. Los boletos están a la venta en www.AuraMaine.com.

 

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Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra ("NEF") es una empresa de eventos promociones lucha. La misión de la NEF es crear los eventos de más alta calidad para los combatientes y aficionados por igual. El equipo ejecutivo de NEF tiene una amplia experiencia en la gestión de los deportes de combate, producción de eventos, relaciones con los medios, mercadeo, legal y publicidad.

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NEF MAKES HISTORY WITH NEW WEIGHT DIVISION AND TITLE FIGHT

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Portland, Maine (Octubre 15, 2018) - Luchas de Nueva Inglaterra (NEF) llevará a cabo su evento final-de artes marciales mixtas de 2018, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” en sábado, Noviembre 17 en el Aura en Portland, Maine. El día de hoy, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional cruiserweight championship bout to the card. “El trébol de Jamaica” 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,” dicho NEF copropietario y casamentero 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. En agosto pasado, 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.”

próximo evento mixto de artes marciales de NEF, “NEF 36: Batalla por el oro,” verá a la compañía a su regreso a Aura en Portland, Maine. El evento está programado para llevarse a cabo el sábado, Noviembre 17, 2018 con un tiempo de campana 7 pm. Los boletos están a la venta en www.AuraMaine.com.

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DIRIGO ALUM DALEY BALANCES WORK, FAMILY AND MMA CAGEFIGHTING

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA: Lewiston, Maine (Junio 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 ofSábado, Junio 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: Estrellas & Stripes.” The opening bell is set for 7 p.m. at Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston.

 

“I’ve improved in every area, and I’ve really improved my cardio,", Dijo Daley. “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 segundo.

 

“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,", Dijo Daley. “It actually went exactly as we planned it, which was great.”

 

Esta vez, 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,", Dijo Daley. “Nick said (MMA) would translate well to law enforcement, and he was right. Más, John and Jody (Rayo) 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,", Dijo Daley. “I have a great sergeant and a great team.”

 

Police work is a family tradition. Daley’s father, Ciervo, 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. Quiero decir, I did it when I played college football (Husson). This way I get a workout, but it doesn’t feel like I’m working,"Él dijo. “It definitely makes me feel more comfortable if I ever have to get into a physical confrontation as an officer.”

 

Rayo, 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.

 

Todavía, 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,", Dijo Daley. “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,", Dijo Daley. “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.”

 

La Junio 17 card features four professional MMA fights, four pro boxing matches, and seven amateur skirmishes in the cage. Tickets to “NEF 29: Estrellas & Stripes” start at $25 y están disponibles llamando al (207) 783-2009 ext. 525 o en www.thecolisee.com. For more information on the fight card, por favor visitewww.newenglandfights.com.