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QUATRE MMA CHAMPIONS AU COURONNE COLLISION EN COURS PORTLAND

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POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE: Portland, Maine (Novembre 10, 2019) - Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (NEF) a tenu ses plus récentes-arts martiaux mixtes (MMA) événement, “NEF 41: collision Course,” samedi soir à Aura à Portland. Quatre titres ont été décidés sur une carte treize combat a eu lieu devant un public de capacité.

Dans l'événement principal, Comment Greenwell (10-4) joué le rôle de spoiler, gagnant du Championnat de la NEF pailles amateur Les femmes avec une décision unanime sur Bangor, Du MaineGloire « La Fureur » Watson (6-1).  Greenwell est venu tout le chemin de l'Oklahoma pour le combat. Il est le premier défaut sur le disque amateur de Watson précédemment invaincue.

Kam Arnold "Killa" (6-1) retenue de la sangle NEF Amateur coq avec un dévastateur KO au deuxième round deWalt Shea(3-2) dans le cas de co-principal de la soirée. Ce fut la deuxième défense réussie d'Arnold du titre et la sixième victoire par KO de sa carrière amateur.

Zac « Rocky » Richard(5-2-1) capturé le NEF amateur titre léger avec une décision unanime gagner« Magic » Mike Murray(2-1).  Le combat allait et venait pendant cinq tours exténuant et regarda un moment donné comme le médecin cageside arrêterait le combat en raison d'une blessure sur le genou de Richard. La lutte continue, cependant, et Richard a sorti la victoire sur les cartes de pointage des juges.

Nate Boucher (6-3) vaincuSteve Desjardins (5-4) présentation par au premier tour pour devenir le nouveau NEF amateur champion poids mouche. La victoire était Boucher est quatrième de suite.

En plus des combats, NEF a annoncé que son premier événement de 2020 aura lieu le Février 8 la promotion fait ses débuts au Merrill 1900 places Auditorium à Portland. Le spectacle est intitulé « NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction » et les billets mis en vente samedi soir àwww.PortTix.com. 

Déjà annoncé pour « NEF 42 » est un combat pour le titre léger professionnel de cinq rondes entre l'ancien champion du NEFBruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington (17-11) et vétéran du WEC et l'UFCJosh « Le Fluke » Grispi(14-5).  Boyington n'a pas combattu dans son état natal du Maine en deux ans, tandis que Grispi a été absent de la compétition depuis sa sortie de l'UFC en 2013. Boyington déjà occupé titre des poids légers de la promotion avant d'avoir quitté pour signer avec la World Series of Fighting.

Un autre combat léger annoncé pour « NEF 42 » mettra en vedette deux favoris Maine-fan commeJosh « Décrocher » Harvey(7-0-1) met son record invaincu sur la ligne contreJesse « Le Viking » Erickson (9-8).  Harvey est le champion NEF Pro champion poids plume et l'un des meilleurs espoirs du pays. Erickson cherchera à rebondir après une perte l'été dernier dans sa tentative de saisir la sangle légère.

Un troisième combat pro a été annoncée pour « NEF 42 » qui les habitants de fonctionnalitésDominic « Domnation » Jones (2-3) etCarl Langston (0-4).  Jones a récemment participé plus pour la promotion mondiale Bellator sur une carte de combat dans le Connecticut. Langston, après une carrière amateur solide, sera à la recherche de sa première victoire professionnelle devant sa foule locale.

Les résultats officiels de Portland, Maine:


Comment Greenwell def. Gloire Watson par décision unanime
Kam Arnold def. Walt Shea par KO, tour 2
Zac Richard def. Mike Murray par décision unanime
Nate Boucher def. Steve Desjardins par robinet à étranglement arrière nu, tour 1
def miroir Solomon. George Pissimissis par soumission technique, tour 1
Joe Howard def. Jesse Fitzsimmons par arrêt de médecin, tour 1
Greg Ishihara def. Dylan Williams par KO technique, tour 1
Justin Middleton def. Jon Assam par l'intermédiaire du robinet à étranglement arrière nu, tour 1
Brian Cosco def. Clifford Redman par soumission technique, tour 1
Caleb Austin def. Ryan Fogg par KO technique, tour 2
Nate Blanc def. Austin Hamilton par KO technique, tour 1
Brandon-Fevens def Maillet. Tyler Knights par robinet à étranglement arrière nu, tour 2
Chandler Chapman def. Tim Bergeron par décision unanime

Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre’ prochain événement mixtes arts martiaux, “NEF 42: Symphonie de destruction,” aura lieu le samedi, Février 8, 2020 à Merrill Auditorium à Portland, Maine. Les billets sont en vente dès maintenant àwww.PortTix.com.

À propos de la Nouvelle-Angleterre Fights

Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (“NEF”) est une entreprise de promotions événements lutte. La mission de NEF est de créer les plus hauts événements de qualité pour les combattants et les fans. Équipe de direction de NEF possède une vaste expérience dans la gestion des sports de combat, production d'événements, relations avec les médias, commercialisation, juridique et la publicité.

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FOUR TITLE FIGHTS HEADLINE FINAL NEF CARD OF 2019 À PORTLAND

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POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE: Portland, Maine (Octobre 23, 2019) - Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (NEF) retourne à Aura à Portland, Maine on November 9, 2019 avec son prochain événement d'arts martiaux mixtes, "NEF 41: Collision Course.” Tickets for the event are currently on sale atwww.AuraMaine.com. Plus tôt aujourd'hui,, NEF announced the full fight card for the event – a total of 17 bouts scheduled for the evening.

Four amateur title fights will headline the card. It will be the first time since “NEF 9” in August 2013 that an amateur fight has been the main event of one of the promotion’s cards. (Of note, “NEF 9” was an all amateur event.)

“NEF 41” will also mark the first time a women’s bout has headlined one of the promotion’s events as undefeatedGloire « La Fureur » Watson (6-0) prendComment Greenwell(9-4) to crown the inaugural NEF Amateur Women’s Strawweight Champion. Watson will have a chance to make history in the bout by becoming the first NEF athlete to simultaneously hold titles in two weight divisions. She is the reigning NEF Amateur Women’s Flyweight Champion.

Kam Arnold "Killa" (5-1) will defend the NEF Amateur Bantamweight strap against Walt Shea (3-1) in the evening’s co-main event. Arnold has held the title since June 2018 and most recently defended it at “NEF 38” last spring with a 21-second knockout of Henry Clark (5-5). It will be Shea’s second attempt at capturing the title after a losing effort at “NEF 30” in August 2017.

Zac « Rocky » Richard(4-2-1) fera face« Magic » Mike Murray(2-0) for the vacant NEF Amateur Lightweight Title. Both athletes are coming off wins last month in Orono, Maine at “NEF 40.” Richard knocked his opponent out with a slam in the first round of his bout while Murray submitted his opponent – also in the first round.

Nate Boucher (5-3) etSteve Desjardins(5-3) are scheduled to meet for the vacant NEF Amateur Flyweight Championship. Boucher is on a three-fight win streak, finishing all three opponents in the first round by submission. Desjardins returned with a first-round victory last month at “NEF 40” after an absence of several years from cage competition.

As of press time, NEF executives were searching for an opponent for NEF Amateur Welterweight ChampionDuncan “The Highlander” Smith(5-3).  Malheureusement, Smith’s original challenger, Jordan Norman, recently pulled out of the fight when he could not gain medical clearance.

Matt "Ken Doll" Denning(5-10) etKeegan “The Flu” Hornstra (4-11) will square off in a professional catchweight contest. Both will be looking to rebound from recent losses. Denning was defeated on a card in Massachusetts last Saturday night, while Hornstra lost to Dominic Jones at “NEF 39” this past summer in Lewiston, Maine. The fight will take place at an agreed-to weight of 176 livres.

The full “NEF 41” fight card (sous réserve de modifications):

AMATEUR TITLE FIGHTS

115*TITRE: gloire Watson (Young's) vs. Comment Greenwell (Indépendant)

135*TITRE: Kam Arnold (c) (Reconnaissance) vs. Walt Shea (First Class MMA)

155*TITRE: Zac Richard (Nostos) vs. La liste mise à jour et complète des combats se trouve ci-dessous (Camden Combat/Foundry)

125*TITRE: Steve Desjardins (Indépendant) vs. Nate Boucher (CMBJJ)

PROFESSIONNEL MMA

155: Josh Harvey (Vision Quest Muay Thai) vs. Jonathan Hines (Indépendant)

176: Matt Denning (Indépendant) vs. Keegan Hornstra (Évolution Athlète)

AMATEUR MMA

145: Jesse Fitzsimmons (Nostos) vs. Joe Howard (CMBJJ)

265: Georges Pissimissis (Wai Kru/Pedro’s Judo) vs. Solomon Spigel (Première classe)

135: Andrea Howland (Michigan Top Team) vs. Megan Rosado (Évolution Athlète)

170: Justin Middleton (Indépendant) vs. a goûté la victoire pour la première fois avec un verdict partagé au détriment de (Première classe)

170: Greg Ishihara (Reconnaissance) vs. Dylan Williams (Indépendant)

155: Clifford Redman (Indépendant) vs. Brian Cosco (Redline)

155: Lucas Donald (Indépendant) vs. Will McCall (Évolution Athlète)

205: Henri Jeffs (Indépendant) vs. Titus Pannell (T4 Survival)

130: Ryan Fogg (Team Elemental) vs. Caleb Austin (CMBJJ)

175: Roland Beaulieu (Maineiac Militia) vs. Austin Hamilton (Indépendant)

145: Tyler Knights (Indépendant) vs. Brandon Maillet-Fevens (CMBJJ)

Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre’ prochain événement mixtes arts martiaux, “NEF 41: collision Course,” aura lieu le samedi, Novembre 9, 2019 à Aura à Portland, Maine. Les billets sont en vente dès maintenant àwww.auramaine.com.

À propos de la Nouvelle-Angleterre Fights

Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (“NEF”) est une entreprise de promotions événements lutte. La mission de NEF est de créer les plus hauts événements de qualité pour les combattants et les fans. Équipe de direction de NEF possède une vaste expérience dans la gestion des sports de combat, production d'événements, relations avec les médias, commercialisation, juridique et la publicité.

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NEF DROWNS PORTLAND AVEC RIPTIDE AVANT CAPACITY CROWD; CHOI INSTITUTE BRILLE DANS LES COMBATS PRO

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Portland, Maine (Avril 15, 2018) - Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (NEF) a fait son retour à Portland samedi soir avec le dernier événement d'arts martiaux mixtes de la promotion du combat, “NEF 33: Contre-courant.” Pour la deuxième fois en autant d'événements sur le site, NEF a emballé Aura avec une foule à guichets fermés.

Sur la partie amateur de la carte, Kam Arnold (3-0) a continué ses manières de gagner avec une bobine de temps fort, knock-out à un coup de David Thompson (1-3). Arnold, une perspective chaude du Jiu-Jitsu brésilien du centre du Maine à Lewiston, à proximité, Maine, a laissé tomber Thompson d'une main droite au premier tour pour rester invaincu.

Walt Shea (3-1) et Nate Boucher (2-3) rencontré dans la tête d'affiche amateur à un poids de 130 livres. Les deux athlètes cherchaient à rebondir après leurs défaites lors de leurs dernières apparitions respectives à la NEF, mais c'est Shea qui a remporté la victoire à la fin du troisième tour lorsque l'arbitre Kevin MacDonald a arrêté le combat en raison de grèves. Plus tôt dans la soirée, Coéquipier MMA de première classe de Shea, Ben Murtiff (1-0) a remporté ses débuts amateurs, faire un parfait 2-0 nuit pour le Topsham, Équipe basée dans le Maine.

Du côté professionnel de la carte, Ernesto Ornelas (3-7) ramassé la victoire Carl Langston (0-1) par décision unanime. Quelques instants plus tard, Coéquipier d'Ornelas à l'Institut Choi Caleb salle (1-0) a réussi ses débuts professionnels avec une soumission de premier tour de vétéran John Ortolani (8-13).

L'événement principal de la soirée a vu un vétéran de longue date du Maine MMA Bill Jones (13-11) défaite Matt Denning (5-8) via KO technique au deuxième tour. Denning a annoncé sa retraite de la compétition en cage immédiatement après le combat. Jones’ victoire a couronné une soirée réussie pour Nostos MMA de Somersworth, New Hampshire. L'équipe est allée 3-0 sur la nuit avec Zac Richard (1-0) et Killian Murphy (1-0) remporter des victoires sur la carte amateur.

NEF a annoncé que son prochain événement d'arts martiaux mixtes, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave” aurait lieu à Aura à Portland leJuin 16, 2018. Déjà annoncé pour cette carte, Ross Dannar (1-1) et Devin Corson (1-1) s'affrontera dans un concours amateur léger, tandis que Aaron Lacey (5-1) retourne dans la cage NEF pour affronter Da’mon Blackshear (4-1) dans un combat de poids plume professionnel.

Les résultats de Portland, Maine:

PROFESSIONNEL

Bill Jones a défait. Matt Denning par TKO, tour 2

Caleb salle def. John Ortolani via Von Flue Choke, tour 1

Ernesto Ornelas def. Carl Langston par décision unanime

AMATEUR

Walt Shea def. Nate Boucher via TKO, tour 3

Killian Murphy def. Krishna Scott via TKO, tour 1

Ben Murtiff def. James Lewis via TKO, tour 1

Kam Arnold def. David Thompson via KO, tour 1

Mark Gardner bat. Brandon Schwinck via un starter arrière nu, tour 1

Duncan Smith bat. Taylor Bartlett via une guillotine debout, tour 1

Zac Richard def. Gabriel Diaz via TKO, tour 1

Liam Fagan def. Curtis Ouellette par décision unanime

Carol Linn Powell a attiré Chelsea Tucker (Match de lutte)

prochain événement mixte arts martiaux de NEF, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” aura lieu à Aura à Portland, Maine samedi, Juin 16, 2018. Les billets sont en vente en ligne à www.AuraMaine.com.

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BOUCHER AND SHEA MEET AT THE CROSSROADS FOR PORTLAND MMA FIGHT

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Portland, Maine (Avril 6, 2018) – Nate Boucher grew up in the world of amateur wrestling, where the rewards, penalties and path to winning and losing are cut-and-dried.

 

 

 

 

Takedown, two points. Escape, one point. Reversal, two points. The same clock that tells everyone how much time remains in the fight consistently informs the fighters where they stand.

 

 

 

 

In his two most recent sojourns as a mixed martial artist with New England Fights, Boucher, a native of Rumford and graduate of Mountain Valley High School, had no such compass. MMA is a more subjective science. That’s one of the many reasons an impressive winning percentage is harder to come by.

 

 

 

 

“MMA judging is one of the worst things to figure out. There’s not really a solid standard,» Dit Boucher. “The last two fights didn’t end the way I wanted, évidemment. Part of being an amateur is it gives you a chance to learn what the judges want.”

 

 

 

 

Boucher (2-2) hopes to halt a two-fight losing skid Saturday, Avril 14, when he takes on Walt Shea at “NEF 33: Riptide.” The card will take place at Aura in Portland.

 

 

 

 

A solid contender at the flyweight limit of 125 pounds despite those defeats at the hands of Justin Witham and Ryan Burgess, Boucher will meet Shea in the middle at a catch weight of 130.

 

 

 

 

Staying busy is part of Boucher’s strategy to learn everything he can about the sport, even if the immediate lessons are frustrating and humbling.

 

 

 

 

 

The criteria for MMA judging, in order of priority, are effective striking, effective grappling, effective aggressiveness and fighting area control. Boucher learned the hard way that his style may have cost him the ‘W’ in both the title fight against Witham and the hometown showdown versus Burgess.

 

 

 

 

“Everybody just kind of goes with whoever is throwing more punches. People don’t seem to care if you’re on top the whole time or not,» Dit Boucher. "Mais, vous savez, I can complain, or I can adapt.”

 

 

 

 

Boucher pointed out that the two judges who saw the fight go Burgess’ way had it two rounds to one, une 29-28 marge, tandis que le 30-27 assessment in his favor indicated that he had won every round.

 

 

 

 

Best-case scenario, bien sûr, is to end it early, the way Boucher did with a triangle choke in his second amateur outing against former high school wrestling legend Jeremiah Barkac.

 

 

 

 

“Even though I lost the last two fights, they couldn’t have gone any better for me as far as learning the game goes,» Dit Boucher. “It’s kind of opened my eyes a lot more, not necessarily to anything about myself, but as far as what the judges are looking for. It’s helping me learn more about the sport.”

 

 

 

 

Even though the fight is five pounds above Boucher’s natural weight, how he performs will have a heavy impact on whether he is still considered a viable threat in the 125-pound class or takes a huge step backward.

 

 

 

 

“Nate called me about a week after his fight with Burgess and said, straight up, ‘Get me back in there in April, and I want a tough opponent,’” NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson said. “He has a lot on the line in this one. A loss leaves him with a long climb back.”

 

 

 

 

The crossroads clash with Shea (2-1) is sure to be a learning experience. Shea, who trains of out of First Class MMA in Topsham, also lost his last fight. Fred Lear won that August battle for the vacant amateur bantamweight title on his home turf in Bangor.

 

 

 

 

No battle in the hexagon has been as daunting for Shea as his personal journey to get there. He initially followed his cousin, Nicholas, to the MMA gym as part of a fitness regimen after his weight crested at more than 270 livres.

 

 

 

 

En d'autres termes, when he walks through the door on any given fight night, Shea is literally half the man he used to be.

 

 

 

 

“I was just going there to train a little bit in jiu-jitsu, and John (Rayon) said to me, ‘Before we’re through, I’m going to get you in the cage.’ I’m thinking, ‘Yeah, droit,’” Shea said. “I lost about 80 pounds right off the bat training with those guys. It got me healthy, and then it was kind of, why not take the next step?"

 

 

 

 

Shea now walks around at 155 à 160 livres. He is making a slightly deeper weight cut this time, and fighting a natural flyweight, to find out if the title picture in that division is an attainable goal.

 

 

 

 

Gagner ou perdre, if his inspirational story helps a fan or friend make the commitment to a healthier lifestyle, Shea is all for it.

 

 

 

 

“It’s a lot better than standing on a treadmill,” Shea said of his unique path to fitness. “I tell people if you can just find one aspect of MMA that works for you – the grappling, the striking, whatever – it’s a great workout.”

 

 

 

 

Boucher said he has nothing but high esteem for Shea’s circuitous route to success in the sport. Admittedly, without a title up for grabs or a so-called grudge match in his sights, motivation could be more elusive.

 

 

 

 

The former Falcon, who trains out of Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Lewiston, insisted that won’t be a problem.

 

 

 

 

“That’s an impressive accomplishment. I’m very respectful of that. Not just anybody can start out where Walt did and get in the cage for a fight at 125, 130 livres,» Dit Boucher. “Unfortunately when you’re talking MMA, not every ending is like a fairy tale. I’m going in there to win the fight, to end it early and leave no doubt, not leave it in the hands of the judges this time.”

 

 

 

 

Doors open for “NEF 33: Riptide” at 6 p.m. Samedi, Avril 14. Pour obtenir des billets, appel 207.772.8274 ou aller à www.auramaine.com.

 

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BOUCHER & SHEA LOOKING TO BOUNCE BACK FROM LOSSES AT NEF 33

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Portland, Maine (Février 8, 2018) - Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (NEF) retourne à Aura à Portland le Avril 14, 2018 avec prochain événement mixte martiaux d'arts de la promotion de la lutte, “NEF 33: Contre-courant.” Plus tôt aujourd'hui,, NEF a annoncé l'ajout d'un combat amateur à la carte. Nate Boucher (2-2) fera face Walt Shea (2-1) à un poids de combat de 130 livres-.

 

 

 

 

Nate Boucher will be looking to bounce back from back-to-back losses in the NEF cage. The former wrestler from Mountain Valley High School in Rumford, Maine lost very close split decisions at both “NEF 31” et “NEF 32″ recently. The first was an amateur flyweight title fight against Justin Witham (4-4) à Portland. Last weekend, Boucher dropped his second split decision in as many events to Ryan Burgess (3-2) in a number-one-contender’s fight. Prior to those two losses, Boucher had been undefeated in the NEF cage. He currently trains with Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) à Lewiston, Maine.

 

 

 

 

“I’m coming off of two close back-to-back losses, but I’m still committed to my goal of one day winning the NEF championship belt,” said Boucher. “Rather than sit on the sidelines, I’m getting right back in there in April. Walt Shea is coming off of his title fight loss to Fred Lear last August, so I know he will be motivated to get back in the win column too. Two motivated guys that are hungry to get back to their winning ways are the ingredients for an awesome battle. Je ne peux pas attendre!"

 

 

 

 

Like Boucher, Walt Shea was undefeated prior to his last loss in the NEF cage. Shea had defeated Joel Downing (0-1) à “NEF 25” and then Alan Bustamante (0-1) à “NEF 27.” Both victories came by way of unanimous decision. Shea earned himself a shot at the NEF amateur bantamweight strap, but lost to Fred Lear (6-2) by TKO in the second round at “NEF 30” l'été dernier. Shea is a member of First Class MMA in Brunswick, Maine.

 

 

 

 

“I’m excited to be finally making my return to the cage at ‘NEF 33,'” said Shea. “I was live for my opponent Nate’s last two fights – both razor close decisions that could have gone his way, but didn’t. I’m expecting a technical battle with a chance for some exciting grappling exchanges. I’m hoping to put on a show for the fans.”

 

 

 

 

NEF revient à Portland, Maine, à Aura sur Samedi, Avril 14, 2018. Les billets sont en vente dès maintenant à www.AuraMaine.com. Pour plus d'informations sur l'événement, se il vous plaît visiter www.NewEnglandFights.com.

 

 

 

 

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Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (“NEF”) est une entreprise de promotions événements lutte. La mission de NEF est de créer les plus hauts événements de qualité pour les combattants et les fans. Équipe de direction de NEF possède une vaste expérience dans la gestion des sports de combat, production d'événements, relations avec les médias, commercialisation, juridique et la publicité.

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NEF SELLS-OUT AGAIN IN BANGOR AS LOCAL FIGHTERS SHINE IN THE CAGE

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Bangor, Maine (Août 6, 2017) –There was no place like home Samedi night for C.J. Aiguière, Ryan Sanders and Fred Lear of Young’s MMA in Bangor.

Fighting in front of a sold-out ballroom a stone’s throw from their training headquarters, the three fighters atop the card at “NEF 30” Rumble in Bangor” all posted impressive victories at Cross Insurance Center.

Ewer defeated Mike “The Mustache” Hansen by submission at 1:46 of the first round to capture the vacant NEF pro middleweight title. Lear landed the NEF amateur bantamweight belt, while Sanders tightened his grip on New England’s pro lightweight scene in a non-title triumph.

It was the second consecutive August sellout in the Queen City, a tradition that began with “NEF Presents Dana White: Regarder dans’ For a Fight” last summer.

After his hard-fought win over the much-traveled Jay Ellis, NEF pro lightweight champion Sanders, Non classé. 1 dans la région, kept his comments short and sweet while calling out the aforementioned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) président.

“You took the wrong guy last year,”A dit Sanders. “Come get me now.”

Ponceuses (15-8) didn’t have an easy road against Ellis, a veteran of more than 80 combats professionnels. Ellis had Sanders under control for most of the fight but left himself vulnerable to a triangle choke at 2:34 de la première ronde.

Ewer dispatched Hansen with a similarly swift maneuver.

“It’s a great feeling to win it in front of the home crowd,” Ewer said. “As hard as we worked (in training camp), I didn’t think anything could stop me.”

The sudden ending spoiled Hansen’s hopes of winning a title for the first time in his 13-year mixed martial arts career.

“This was by far the best training camp I ever had. We were just getting warmed up,” Hansen said. “I had a lot more to give, and I’m sure C.J. had a lot of more to give. But hey, we could do it again.”

Lear highlighted the amateur portion of the card with an authoritative second-round knockout of Walt Shea.

Only the bell saved Shea from Lear’s onslaught at the end of the opening chapter. Lear gained the advantage with a kick to the head midway through that round. After nearly locking in an arm bar that could have ended the fight, Lear bloodied the previously unbeaten Shea with a series of strikes.

The end appeared inevitable when Shea needed Lear’s help to find his corner between rounds, and another interrupted attack hastened the finish only 14 secondes plus tard.

An emotional Lear lauded his coach, Chris Young of Young’s MMA, before fastening the belt around the teacher’s waist.

“A lot of people around here know his name, but they don’t know the man,” Lear said. “He’s the first guy in the gym in the morning and the last one to leave at night. He’s the reason we’re all here. He’s the reason we’re successful. He’s the reason some of us aren’t in jail.”

In the first two fights of Josh Jones’ amateur MMA career, Jones dispatched his opponents by one-punch knockout in a total of 24 secondes. It took Carlton Charles one fewer tick of the clock to take out Jones in the stunning conclusion to a touted tangle of former star collegiate athletes.

Charles, a product of the University of Maine football program taking his initial walk to the NEF cage, turned the tables on Jones (2-1) in a middleweight scrap. Jones again went for the early stoppage with a pair of looping shots, but Charles calmly ducked them before landing one of his own and taking the issue to the mat.

“I just love the competition,” Charles said. “You don’t get hit in the face like this on the football field.”

When the combatants regained their feet, Charles backed Jones against the cage and landed two right hands to the jaw. Jones dropped to one knee and absorbed a sharp left to the head. That persuaded the referee to step in and stop the fight, a verdict that left Jones and his First Class MMA camp visibly puzzled.

It was Charles’ second one-sided combat sports victory in a week’s time. He previously delivered a first-round TKO in the amateur boxing ring. Jones suffered his first defeat since making the transition from basketball, which he played professionally in Europe after starring at Bangor’s Husson University.

One look at Vendredi de official weigh-in suggested that the bout between Roger Ewer (251 livres) and Dustin Freeman (220) might be the typical stand-up, slug-it-out heavyweight affair. Plutôt, it turned into a ground-and-pound showcase that was right in Ewer’s wheelhouse. C.J.’s older brother, making his debut in the NEF hexagon at 44 ans, hammered out the advantage throughout and earned a TKO via unanswered strikes at 2:31 of the second stanza.

Nate Boucher improved to 2-0 with a first-round stoppage of Jeremiah Barkac, who was making his cage debut. Barkac gained an early advantage in the bantamweight bout with a barrage of strikes, but Boucher cleverly gained leverage with his legs and locked in a triangle choke.

Gagner ou perdre, Bangor’s Angela Young announced that her battle with Jessica “The Black Widow” Borga would be the final fight of her career. Borga (6-3) erased any hopes of a Hollywood ending with a decisive TKO at 2:16 de la manche d'ouverture. Jeune (2-3), wife of Chris, had never gone less than the distance in any of her prior wins or losses.

In a mutual NEF and MMA debut, Zach Faulkner delighted his home crowd with a second-round victory over David Hart via rear naked choke. La fin est venue au 1:42.

Jesse Hutchinson also enjoyed a triumphant debut in the amateur ranks. He stopped Anthony LaPointe at 2:43 of the first round in a welterweight skirmish.

NEF also announced that the promotion’s next mixed-martial-arts event, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company make its long-awaited debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. The event is scheduled to take place on Vendredi, Novembre 3, 2017. Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday, Août 9 à www.auramaine.com.

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Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (“NEF”) est une entreprise de promotions événements lutte. La mission de la NEF est de créer les événements de la plus haute qualité pour les combattants et les fans du Maine semblables. Équipe de direction de NEF possède une vaste expérience dans la gestion des sports de combat, production d'événements, relations avec les médias, commercialisation, juridique et la publicité.

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RUMBLE IN BANGOR FIGHT CARD FILLED WITH MAINE FAN-FAVORITES

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POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE: Bangor, Maine (Juillet 21, 2017) - Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (NEF) returns to the Cross Insurance Center Samedi nuit, Août 5, 2017 avec prochain événement mixte martiaux d'arts de la promotion de la lutte, “NEF 30: Rumble in Bangor.” Plus tôt aujourd'hui,, NEF a annoncé la carte de combat complet pour l'événement.

Dans l'événement principal de la soirée, Bangor’s own CJ Aiguière (2-0) se réunira Mike Hansen (5-5) of Rumford, Maine in a five-round contest to crown a new NEF MMA Pro Middleweight Champion. Ewer is a member of local gym Young’s MMA while Hansen represents Berserkers MMA based in the River Valley region of the state. Ewer had a highlight-reel knockout over Ruben Redman (0-1) in his last bout at the Cross – exactly one year to the day he will meet Hansen.

The co-main event of the evening will see Ewer’s Young’s teammate, undefeated Bangor prospect Aaron Lacey (4-0) take on Bellator veteran Bryan Goldsby (17-16). Goldsby will represent Lacey’s most-seasoned challenge to date. Lacey has been nothing short of “Implacable” – his nickname – depuis le tournant pro. He has submitted three of his four opponents in the first round. Only John Santos (3-5) was able to survive three full rounds with Lacey last summer in Bangor. Lacey won that fight via split decision in a rugged, back-and-forth, “combat de la nuit” performance.

Rounding out the pro card will be another Young’s cornerstone, “Le” Ryan Sanders (14-8), who will meet Milwaukee, Wisconsin veteran Jay Ellis (14-68) à un concours de poids welter. Sanders is the reigning NEF MMA Pro Lightweight Champion, having defeated Jon Lemke (6-8) in a tournament final last April to claim the title. The bout with Ellis will be a non-title affair. Sanders is riding a four-fight win streak which began one year ago to the day at the Cross.

Headlining the amateur portion of the fight card will be an NEF MMA Amateur Bantamweight Title fight. Fred Lear (5-2) of Bangor will do battle with Jefferson, Du Maine Walt Shea (2-0) for the vacant 135-pound championship. Lear and Shea will continue a competitive rivalry that has developed in the amateur ranks in recent years between Lear’s camp Young’s MMA and Shea’s team of First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine.

Opening the night will be a women’s fight between Angela Jeune (2-2), wife of Young’s MMA founder and head coach Chris Young, et en Floride de Jessica “The Black Widow” Borga (5-2). The scrap is expected to be an exciting one. Jeune, a Registered Nurse at Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC), has put on several “combat de la nuit” performances that have sent audiences into a frenzy. Borga will make her third trip to Maine in the past year to compete in the NEF cage.

The full “NEF 30” carte de combat (sous réserve de modifications):

PROFESSIONNEL MMA

185*TITRE C.J. Aiguière 2-0 (MMA de Young) vs Mike Hansen 5-5 (Berserkers MMA)

170 Ryan Sanders 14-8 (MMA de Young) vs Jay Ellis 14-68 (Team Knockout)

145 Aaron Lacey 4-0 (MMA de Young) vs Bryan Goldsby 17-16 (Jorge Gurgel)

AMATEUR MMA

135*TITRE Fred Lear 5-2 (MMA de Young) vs Walt Shea 2-0 (First Class MMA)

265 Roger Ewer 0-0 (MMA de Young) vs Dustin Freeman 0-0 (Indépendant)

185 Josh Jones 2-0 (First Class MMA) vs Carlton Charles 0-0 (Charles Family Fighting/Fire&Iron Athletics)

170 Anthony Lapointe 0-1 (Titan Athletics) vs Jesse Hutchinson 0-0 (CMBJJ)

160 Zachary Faulkner 0-0 (Titan Athletics) vs David Hart 0-0 (Kenney’s MMA)

145 Robbie Kiah 1-0 (MMA de Young) vs Robert H. Norris III (Indépendant)

135 Nate Boucher 1-0 (CMBJJ) vs Jeremiah Barkac 0-0 (Indépendant)

135 Angela Jeune 2-2 (MMA de Young) vs Jessica Borga 5-3 (Champions MMA)

"NEF 30: Rumble in Bangor” will be held at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine samedi, Août 5, 2017. Les billets sont en vente dès maintenant àwww.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

Pour plus d'informations sur les mises à jour de cartes événements et de combat, se il vous plaît visitez le site Web de la promotion au www.NewEnglandFights.com. En outre, vous pouvez regarder des vidéos au NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, suivez-les sur Twitter @nefights et rejoignez le groupe Facebook officiel "Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre."

À propos de la Nouvelle-Angleterre Fights

Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (“NEF”) est une entreprise de promotions événements lutte. La mission de la NEF est de créer les événements de la plus haute qualité pour les combattants et les fans du Maine semblables. Équipe de direction de NEF possède une vaste expérience dans la gestion des sports de combat, production d'événements, relations avec les médias, commercialisation, juridique et la publicité.

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A NEW NEF BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION WILL BE CROWNED IN BANGOR

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POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE: Bangor, Maine (Juin 21, 2017) - Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (NEF) returns to the Cross Insurance Center Samedi nuit, Août 5, 2017 avec prochain événement mixte martiaux d'arts de la promotion de la lutte, “NEF 30: Rumble in Bangor.” Plus tôt aujourd'hui,, NEF announced the addition of an amateur championship bantamweight contest to the fight card. Fred Lear (5-2) doit se réunir Walt Shea (2-0) for the vacant NEF MMA Amateur 135-pound championship.

A member of Young’s MMA based in Bangor, Lear is riding a two-fight win streak into the first hometown fight of his career. En février de cette année, Lear defeated Shea’s First Class MMA teammate Michael Crespo (3-3) with a second-round technical knockout. He is a finisher, with all but one of Lear’s five victories coming by way of technical knockout or submission. He is promising local fans a crowd-pleasing fight against Shea on August 5th.

“Walt Shea has shown tremendous poise and fortitude in his back-to-back wins,” proclaimed Lear. “My job over the next eight weeks is to work hard, stay humble, and listen to my teammates and coaches who have carried me to this point in my career. This is an extraordinary opportunity and it is my responsibility to seize it. This isn’t about myself or an ammy title. This is about Bangor and delivering on the fight this town deserves.”

Walt Shea has been to the judges’ scorecards twice in his time with NEF, and twice Shea has emerged victorious. He made his debut last September with a split decision win over Joel Downing (0-1). Shea followed up that appearance with a unanimous decision over Alan Bustamante (0-1) plus tôt cette année à “NEF 27.” He is a member of First Class MMA based in Brunswick, Maine, as well as The Foundry in Farmington, Maine.

“It’s an honor to be fighting for the amateur 135-pound title at “NEF 30,'” said Shea. “Honnêtement, it’s hard to believe considering almost two years ago I was just an overweight fan watching my cousin Nick Shea compete in the cage. Mon adversaire, Fred Lear, is a tough kid who comes from another tough gym in Young’s MMA and always brings a ton of energy into the cage, so be ready for a war of cardio and willpower from each of us. I’d like to thank my family for standing behind me in this adventure, along with my head coach at First Class MMA, John Ray, and all my other outstanding coaches and my talented teammates.”

"NEF 30: Rumble in Bangor” will be held at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine samedi, Août 5, 2017. Les billets sont en vente dès maintenant à www.CrossInsuranceCenter.com.

Pour plus d'informations sur les mises à jour de cartes événements et de combat, se il vous plaît visitez le site Web de la promotion au www.NewEnglandFights.com. En outre, vous pouvez regarder des vidéos au NEF www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, suivez-les sur Twitter @nefights et rejoignez le groupe Facebook officiel "Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre."

À propos de la Nouvelle-Angleterre Fights

Combats Nouvelle-Angleterre (“NEF”) est une entreprise de promotions événements lutte. La mission de la NEF est de créer les événements de la plus haute qualité pour les combattants et les fans du Maine semblables. Équipe de direction de NEF possède une vaste expérience dans la gestion des sports de combat, production d'événements, relations avec les médias, commercialisation, juridique et la publicité.