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NEF draai die ou hawe IN KING'S LANDING vir 'n nag van non-stop MMA gevegte

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Portland, Maine (April 28, 2019) - New England Fights (NEF) teruggekeer na Aura in Portland Saterdagaand met sy jongste gemengde martial-kuns gebeurtenis, “NEF 38: STORM gebore word.”  Die geleentheid was in eerbetoon aan die HBO reeksSpeletjie van trone kompleet met ring meisies geklee as die “Moeder van Dragons” Daenerys Targaryen en Sansa Stark, sowel as 'n tjello-speler opening van die byeenkoms met musiek uit klankbaan van die hit show se. 'N kapasiteit skare van meer as 1100 was op die hand vir die aksie.

In die belangrikste gebeurtenis, Ras Hylton (4-2) verslaan Charles Penn (0-1) in 'n swaargewig wedstryd. Die ringside dokter gestop die bout in die eerste ronde wanneer 'n snit op voorkop Penn se nie kan gesluit word. Hylton geland het 'n perfek geplaas reguit regterhand wat die wond op Penn se kop oop en verlaat bloed giet om die mat in 'n gru-stroom van bloedrooi.

Kaleb Hall (3-0) gebly onoorwonne om sy professionele loopbaan begin met sy derde agtereenvolgende oorwinning. Hall voorgelê vakman Jay Ellis (15-86) in die eerste ronde van die mede-hoofren van die aand.

Op die amateur gedeelte van die stryd kaart, vier titels was op die spel.

In die eerste kampioenskap bout van die aand, Tom Pagliarulo (3-1) gevang die vakante NEF Amateur veertje band met 'n eenparige besluit oorwinning oor Zac Richard (3-1-1).  Deur dit te doen, Pagliarulo, 'n boorling van Haverhill, Massachusetts, oorhandig Richard die eerste verlies van sy loopbaan.

Duncan Smith (5-3) verdedig die NEF Amateur Welterweight titel teen Jon TEFFT (2-1).  Na vyf harde geveg rondes, Smith is as die wenner aangewys op al drie beoordelaars’ telkaarte. Dit was 'n goeie nag vir span van Evolution Athletix Smith se. die Saco, Maine-gebaseerde span het 4-0 op die aand saam met Smith se spanmaats Adina BEAUDRY (3-0), Keegan Korf (4-11), en Megan Rosado (1-1) alle optel oorwinnings.

Taylor Thompson (4-0) gemaak kort werk van Michigan se Andrea Howland (2-1) om die eerste-ooit NEF Women's Amateur kapokgewigkampioen geword. Thompson ingedien Howland in die eerste ronde met 'n armbar. Die stryd is om Portland gebring deur NEF in samewerking met Queen MMA Media.

In die vierde, en finale, kampioenskap bout op die amateur-kaart, 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 “NEF 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:

PROFESSIONELE

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

AMATEUR

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

NEF se volgende gemengde martial-kuns gebeurtenis, “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN,” vind Saterdag plaas, Junie 22, 2019 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com.

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HORNSTRA AND HERRERA SPOILIN’ FOR A FIGHT AT NEF 38

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Portland, Maine (Februarie 27, 2019) – New England Fights (NEF) bied die volgende gemengde-vechtkunsten aan (Plaasmoorde) gebeurtenis, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” April 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland. Vroeër vandag, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional lightweight bout to the card. Keegan “The Flu” Hornstra sal plaasvind op Zenon “K-Bar” Herrera op 'n stryd gewig van 155-pond.

Hornstra, who fought on the first three NEF cards in 2012, has not competed in the promotion’s cage in nearly seven years. A veteran of more than 20 MMA bouts over the course of his amateur and professional careers, Hornstra is 3-3 over the course of his last six with all three wins being finishes. He last competed on a card in Massachusetts in November 2016. Hornstra currently represents Evolution Athletix based in Saco, Maine.

“I’m excited to be back in the NEF cage,” said Hornstra, “it’s been about seven years since my last outing in Maine. I’m fighting one of the NEF regulars in Zenon, the guy is super tough and I don’t think he’s ever said no to anyone. He’s coming off a dominant win and has found areas of success against some of NEF’s bigger names. I’m going to get in and put him out quickly and move on to the next.”

After several attempts in the NEF cage, Zenon Herrera finally picked up his first win as a professional at “NEF 32” last year with a unanimous decision victory over Nate Charles. He returned to the cage later in the year in a losing effort to Ernesto Ornelas. Herrera will look to bounce back from that loss on April 27 against Hornstra. He is a member of Team Smog.

“Everything I’ve seen thus far leads me to believe that this is going to be a great and tough match,” said Herrera. “I’ve had that moment of the glory that comes with getting my hand raised in victory and will strive to get it back. As for Keegan, he’s one of those guys who brings his best every time he comes out, and I know this match will be no different. I guess all I can really say is don’t look away once it starts, I have a feeling this one’s gonna end with a bang.”

NEF se volgende gemengde martial-kuns gebeurtenis, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” vind Saterdag plaas, April 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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BOYINGTON TRIUMPHANT IN RETURN, ERICKSON SETTLES A SCORE AT NEF 32

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Lewiston, Maine (Februarie 4, 2018) – Two years of traveling the world in pursuit of mixed martial arts glory had not even a shred of negative impact on Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington’s mystique in the New England Fights cage.

 

 

 

 

Battered, bloodied Taylor Trahan somehow made it to the end of the second round at Androscoggin Bank Colisee, but a relentless Boyington punctuated a dominant performance with a rear naked choke at 1:08 of the third in the 150-pound main event at “NEF 32: Super Saterdag."

 

 

 

 

Boyington (15-11) had fought in such diverse locales as New York City and Moscow since his most recent NEF appearance. He extended his winning streak in the promotion to four fights at the expense of Trahan (7-9).

 

 

 

 

Four other professional bouts and 10 amateur affairs highlighted the busy evening.

 

 

 

C.J. Ewer’s bid to become the first simultaneous NEF champion in two different divisions fell short against Kemran Lachinov.

 

 

 

 

Lachinov (6-2), a Bellator veteran based out of Ludlow, Massachusetts, captured the vacant welterweight crown with a tapout to a kneebar at 3:01 van die eerste ronde.

 

 

 

Ewer was undefeated in three previous pro fights, including a submission victory over Mike Hansen for the middleweight strap six months ago.

 

 

 

 

Hansen also absorbed a choke-out loss on this card. Coming off a week of controversy about their agreed-upon catch weight, Jesse “The Viking” Erickson showed that his apparent size disadvantage was no issue.

 

 

 

 

After dominating the early exchanges, Erickson (10-7) applied a guillotine. With Hansen (5-9) appearing unresponsive, the referee stepped in and stopped the contest at 2:41 van die openingsronde.

 

 

 

 

Aaron Lacey rebounded from the first loss of his career, thoroughly dominating veteran Josh Parker in a 145-pound tangle. Lacey (5-1) controlled the lone round of the bout, dropping Parker (6-10) with a knee to the head. He maintained control with a vicious assault to the body, then sent Parker to dreamland via rear naked choke at 4:30.

 

 

 

 

Persistence paid off for independent mainstay Zenon Herrera, who picked up his first professional victory in his seventh try. Both Herrera and opponent Nate Charles have an extensive boxing background, but it was Herrera’s domination on the ground that paved the path to an unanimous decision.

 

 

 

 

In the headline amateur event, Ryan Burgess scored a narrow victory over Nate Boucher in a grueling, ground-and-pound flyweight fracas.

 

 

 

 

The bout between former Mountain Valley High School wrestling teammates was billed as a grudge match, fueled by a war of words on social media. Not surprisingly it ended in a lengthy embrace after the bell, with both men lying spent in the center of the cage.

 

 

 

 

There was little to choose between the Rumford rivals. Burgess (3-2) pushed the attack in rounds two and three and may have gained the final 29-28 edge on two scorecards with a few well-placed knees to the midsection. Boucher (2-2) swept all three rounds in the other judge’s estimation.

 

 

 

 

Met die oorwinning, Burgess snapped a two-fight losing skid and earned a June title fight against Justin Witham. Burgess initially won the title back in 2015.

 

 

 

 

Kam Arnold (2-0) left an indelible impression on both the crowd and opponent Kyle Kenney in his first-round victory. After patiently finding a seam, Arnold slammed Kenney to the canvas early in the bout and gained the TKO with a barrage of strikes at the two-minute mark.

 

 

 

 

Former amateur light heavyweight champion Ryan Glover (4-2) made a triumphant return in his first appearance since losing the belt exactly one year ago. Glover ended a slugfest with newcomer Joe Berube by verbal submission to strikes in the opening seconds of the third round.

 

 

 

 

Mohammad Al-Kinani ran his amateur record to 3-0 with a first-round TKO of Isaac Therrien. It was Al-Kinani’s stand-up acumen against Therrien’s wrestling background, and Therrien gained the early advantage with three takedowns. He was unable to keep the action on the deck, egter, and Al-Kinani’s fistic prowess proved too tough to overcome.

 

 

 

 

Likewise, Shawn Lunghi kept his record perfect through three fights with a first-round rear naked choke over previously unbeaten Devin Corson. The convincing, 68-second victory earned Lunghi an April shot at the amateur featherweight title against Taylor Costantino at NEF 33 in Portland.

 

 

 

 

Former University of Maine football standout Carlton Charles delivered the quickest knockout of the evening. Charles rebounded from his initial loss in November with a 12-second stoppage of Delmarkis Edwards, who was making his debut at 175 pond.

 

 

 

 

Stacy Lupo picked up his first win in the cage over David Hart. Lupo used knees and kicks to gain the advantage before gaining the TKO via strikes at 1:10 of the opening round of the 155-pound scrap.

 

 

 

 

In a wildly entertaining women’s bout to christen the card, B.J. Garceau made a successful amateur debut with a split decision over Sarah Ziehm. All three judges offered a 29-28 uitspraak, but a strong start and authoritative finish gave Garceau the edge. Garceau dedicated her debut to awareness of diabetes, a disease she battles outside the cage.

 

 

 

 

 

Two other women’s bouts went the distance. Catie Denning won her debut by unanimous decision over Chelsea Elizabeth, while Amanda Gallo made her trip from Florida pay off with a clean sweep of the cards against 2017 NEF rookie of the year Jayda Bailey.

 

 

 

 

NEF returns to Portland, Maine, at Aura on Saterdag, April 14. To purchase tickets for “NEF 33: Riptide,” go to www.auramaine.com and use pre-sale code “NEF.”

 

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NEF OPBRENGSTE TOT LEWISTON OP Super Bowl naweek saam met AN MMA SUPER CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (Januarie 19, 2018) - Die aand voor die Nasionale Football League (NFL) lewer sy 2017-2018 seisoen finale, New England Fights (NEF) will return to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston for the first time in agt maande as die stryd bevordering geskenke “NEF 32: Super Saterdag.” And while New England football fans will have to wait until hierdie Sondag se AFC kampioenskap spel om uit te vind of hul geliefdes Patriotte sal speel in die Super Bowl, gebied gemeng-martial-kuns fans geleer vandag, wat van hul gunstelinge sal meeding teen “NEF 32” as bevordering bestuurders vrygestel die volle stryd kaart vir die 3 Februarie gebeurtenis.

 

 

In die belangrikste gebeurtenis van die aand, Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (14-11) neem op Taylor Trahan (7-8) at a catchweight of 150-pounds. One of the biggest MMA stars ever to come out of Maine, Boyington will make his return to the NEF cage after a two-year absence that saw him compete on the global stage in places like Russia and New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden. Trahan makes his third trip to Maine to compete. He is coming off a win over Connor Barry (3-2) laaste val.

 

 

Aaron “Meedoënlose” Lacey (4-1) gesigte af met Josh Parker (6-9) in 'n veergewig bout. Lacey suffered the first loss of his pro career in November when a fight he was arguably on the way to winning was stopped by a doctor due to a cut on Lacey’s head. Parker will look to continue his recent success in the MMA cage after recent victories over Andre Belcarris (0-2) en Derek Shorey (4-9).

 

 

CJ Ewer (3-0) is out to make history by becoming the first competitor to hold NEF championships simultaneously in multiple weight divisions. Ewer is the reigning NEF Pro Middleweight Champion. Op “NEF 32,” Hy het die geleentheid om die NEF Pro Welterweight titel verower toe hy aan Kemran Lachinov (5-2) vir die vakante band.

 

 

Ook in professionele welterweight aksie sal wees Mike “Die snor” Hansen (5-8) en Jesse “Die Viking” Erickson (9-7) in 'n stryd gereken as “Die Berserker vs. Die Viking.” Hansen and Erickson have developed a rivalry as coaches of local gyms Berserkers MMA and Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ), onderskeidelik.

 

 

Gepraat van, Nate Boucher (2-1), 'n produk van CMBJJ, en Ryan Burgess (2-2) of Berserkers MMA will headline the amateur portion of the fight card. The flyweights, voormalige spanmaats op die berg Valley High School stoei span, have engaged in a recent war of words heading into the bout. The winner will be in line for a shot at the amateur flyweight title later this spring.

 

 

2017 NEF “Rookie van die Jaar” Jayda “Lil Killah” Bailey (1-0) keer terug na die hok op 3 Februarie om Florida te voldoen Amanda Gallo (0-1). Bailey made history in November at “NEF 31” deur besig om die jongste deelnemer ooit om mee te ding, (en wen), in die NEF hok. She turned 18, die wettige ouderdom vir die kompetisie in MMA in Maine, net 'n week voor die byeenkoms.

 

 

die volle “NEF 32” stryd kaart (onderhewig aan verandering):

 

 

PROFESSIONELE

 

 

150 Bruce Boyington 14-11 (Young se MMA) vs Taylor Trahan 7-8 (Span Link)

 

 

170*TITEL Kemran Lachinov 5-2 (Span Link) vs CJ Ewer 3-0 (Young se MMA)

 

170 Jesse Erickson 9-7 (CMBJJ) vs Mike Hansen 5-8 (Beserkers Plaasmoorde)

 

 

155 Zenon Herrera 0-6 (Onafhanklike) vs Nate Charles 0-0 (Charles Veg Familie)

 

 

145 Josh Parker 6-9 (Genadeloos MMA & Boxing) vs Aaron Lacey 4-1 (Young se MMA)

 

 

AMATEUR

 

 

205 Ryan Glover 3-2 (vuur & yster Atletiek) vs Joe Berube 0-0 (3Ronin Atletiek)

 

 

175 Carlton Charles 1-1 (Charles Veg Familie) vs Delmarkis Edwards 0-0 (Onafhanklike)

 

 

155 Stacy Lupo 0-1 (die Outlet) vs David Hart 0-2 (Kenney se Plaasmoorde)

 

 

145 Devin Corson 1-0 (die Outlet) vs Shawn Lunghi 2-0 (RMNU)

 

 

135 Chelsea Elizabeth 0-1 (Eerste Klas MMA) vs CATIE Denning 0-0 (Young se MMA)

 

 

135 Kam Arnold 1-0 (CMBJJ) vs Kyle Kenney 0-0 (Kenney se Plaasmoorde)

 

 

135 Jayda Bailey 1-0 (Young se MMA) vs Amanda Gallo 0-1 (RMNU)

 

 

125 Nate Boucher 2-1 (CMBJJ) vs Ryan Burgess 2-2 (Beserkers Plaasmoorde)

 

 

115 BJ Garceau 0-0 (Young se MMA) vs Jepha Mooi 0-0 (Gracie Brandon)

 

 

 

NEF se volgende gemengde martial-kuns gebeurtenis, “NEF 32: Super Saterdag,” sal sien die maatskappy maak sy terugkeer na die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place on Saterdag, Februarie 3, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online atwww.TheColisee.com.

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

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (November 3, 2017) - New England Fights (NEF) made its long-awaited debut in Portland, Maine Saterdag night before a sold-out crowd at Aura.

In die belangrikste gebeurtenis van die aand, hometown favorite Paul Gorman (11-9) took on James Blair (5-2) in a 130-pound catchweight contest. The crowd was on the edge of its collective seat for a thrilling three-round war that will be a definite “stryd van die jaar” candidate for 2017. Gorman pulled off the unanimous decision on the judges’ telkaarte.

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

Op die amateur kant van die kaart, three new champions were crowned. Terrance Jean-Jacques (3-0) became the new NEF Amateur Heavyweight Champion with a unanimous decision victory over defending champion Nick Gulliver (4-1). Justin Witham (4-4) is the new flyweight titleholder after defeating Nate Boucher (2-1) deur split besluit. Hilarie Rose (5-3) made history as the first women’s champion in promotion history by capturing the strawweight title against Alex Walker (4-2).

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

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

The results from Portland, Maine:

PROFESSIONELE

Paul Gorman def. James Blair via unanimous decision

John Raio def. Zenon Herrera via guillotine, ronde 3

AMATEUR

Hilarie Rose def. Alex Walker via TKO, ronde 1

Justin Witham def. Nate Boucher via split decision

Terrance Jean-Jacques def. Nick Gulliver via unanimous decision

Carl Langston def. Henry Clark via unanimous decision

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

Isaac Therrien def. Chad Weymouth via TKO, ronde 1

Francesca Morabito def. Carol Linn Powell via unanimous decision

Emmett Huber def. Will McCall via guillotine, ronde 1

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

Garry Carr verslaan. David Hart via rear-naked choke, ronde 1

Mark Gardner def. Carlton Charles via TKO, ronde 2

Sarah Matulis def. Chelsea Elizabeth via TKO, ronde 1

Jayda Bailey def. Danae Dostie via TKO, ronde 1

NEF se volgende gemengde martial-kuns gebeurtenis, “NEF 32: Super Saterdag,” sal sien die maatskappy maak sy terugkeer na die Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Februarie 3, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online atwww.TheColisee.com.

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NEF ANNOUNCES MONUMENTAL FIGHT CARD FOR PORTLAND DEBUT

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Portland, Maine (Oktober 6, 2017) - New England Fights (NEF) will make its long-awaited debut in Portland on Vrydag, November 3, 2017 at Aura with “NEF 31: The Old Port.” Vroeër vandag, the fight promotion announced the full fight card for the event featuring a full slate of professional and amateur mixed-martial-arts bouts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

die volle “NEF 31” stryd kaart (onderhewig aan verandering en goedkeuring van die Gevegsport owerheid van Maine):

 

PROFESSIONELE MMA

180 CJ Ewer 3-0 (Young se MMA) vs Crowsneck BOUTIN 2-3 (Onafhanklike)

 

150 John Ray 2-8 (Eerste Klas MMA) vs Zenon Herrera 0-5 (Onafhanklike)

 

145 Josh Parker 6-9 (Genadeloos MMA & Boxing) vs Matt Probin 0-0 (CMBJJ/Young’s MMA)

 

135 Paul Gorman 10-9 (Die Akademie) vs James Blair 5-1 (American Top Team)

 

AMATEUR MMA

 

265*TITEL Nick Guilliver 4-0 (c) (First Class /Foundry) vs Terrance Jean-Jacques 2-0 (Span Link)

 

125*TITEL Nate Boucher 2-0 (CMBJJ) vs Justin Witham 3-4 (Onsplinterbaar Combat Club)

 

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

265 Matt Glover 1-1 (Waansinniges MMA) vs Jason Field 0-2 (Kenney se Plaasmoorde)

 

175 Carlton Charles 1-0 (Charles Family Fighting/Fire&yster Atletiek) vs Nate Evans 0-0

 

170 Mohammed al Kinani 0-0 (Evolution Athletix) vs Phil Pearson 0-1 (Eerste Klas MMA)

 

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

 

155 Will McCall 1-2 (Evolution Athletix) vs Chad Pierce 1-0 (Die Akademie)

 

155 Nick Banks 0-0 (Choi Instituut) vs Emmett Huber 0-1 (Die Akademie)

 

155 Garry Carr 0-0 (CMBJJ) vs David Hart 0-1 (Kenney se Plaasmoorde)

135 Sarah Matulis 0-0 (Onsplinterbaar Combat Club) vs Chelsea Elizabeth 0-0 (Eerste Klas MMA)

 

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

 

135 Carl Langston 6-9 (Young se MMA) vs Henry Clark 3-3 (Choi Instituut)

 

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

 

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

 

NEF se volgende gemengde martial-kuns gebeurtenis, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. The event is scheduled to take place on Vrydag, November 3, 2017. Kaartjies is te koop nou op www.auramaine.com.

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VETERAN FIGHTERS RETURN TO THE NEF CAGE ON NOVEMBER 3RD IN PORTLAND

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VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING: Portland, Maine (Augustus 25, 2017) -Nuwe Engeland Fights (NEF) will make its long-awaited debut in Portland onVrydag, November 3, 2017 at Aura with “NEF 31: The Old Port.” Vroeër vandag, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional mixed-martial-arts bout to the card. John “First Class” Ray (2-8) sal voldoen Zenon “K-Bar” Herrera (0-5) at a catchweight of 150-pounds.

For John Raio, the bout will mark his return to the cage after more than two years. Raio retired following his rematch with Bruce Boyington (13-11) in Junie 2015. He has decided to make one more run at competing. Competition has been in Raio’s blood since his youth. He won a Maine state championship wrestling for Gardiner Area High School in 1995, and he went on to wrestle for Plymouth State University and the University of Southern Maine. While working for the United States Postal Service, Raio began competing in MMA in 2012. Since his retirement, Raio has concentrated on training fighters at his gym First Class MMA in Brunswick, Maine. He has led several to championship gold in the NEF cage while working full-time at his current position with Bath Iron Works (BIW).

“I’m excited to get back into the cage,” Said Ray. “Two years is a long time after fighting 14 keer in drie jaar. I’ve learned a lot about the sport in that time. Our team’s success has motivated me a lot. We have amazing fighters and instructors at our gym. The opportunity to fight in Portland, where I delivered mail for eight years, was too hard to pass up.”

Zenon Herrera last competed in the NEF cage in August 2016. He has split his professional career between boxing and MMA. Herrera is a military veteran, having served four years in the United States Army and five years in the United States Marine Corps. Op November 3rd, Herrera will look to score his first win since his amateur days on the Florida MMA circuit.

“It’s been a long time since last in the NEF cage for both myself and John Raio,” Said Herrera. “This will be a great way for both of us to make a return, and I’m very much looking forward to going in with such a well classed person. John and I are both the type who will come forward and never back down. I really think this is going to be a great match that will be enjoyed by all involved.”

NEF se volgende gemengde martial-kuns gebeurtenis, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. The event is scheduled to take place on Vrydag, November 3, 2017. Kaartjies is te koop nou op www.auramaine.com.

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THREE WOMEN’S FIGHTS, TWO TITLE FIGHTS AND NEW FACES FIND A HOME ON NEF 25 CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (Augustus 19, 2016) -Nuwe Engeland Fights (NEF) today announced the full fight card for the promotion’s next event, “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS.” It is scheduled to take place onSaterdag, September 10, 2016 in Lewiston. The dynamic card will feature professional boxing bouts, as well as both professional and amateur mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) wedstryde.

 

On the boxing portion of the card, Brandon Montella (4-0) sal voldoen Tollison Lewis (2-1) in 'n vier-ronde ligte swaargewig wedstryd, while longtime Maine middleweight John “Rumble” Webster (8-7-1) returns on the eve of his 48th birthday to battle Zenon “K-Bar” Herrera (0-2). Rounding out the pro boxing portion of the card will be Casey “Buzzsaw” Kramlich (4-0-1) en Connor Barry (0-1) in 'n vierronde-wedstryd.

 

The professional side of the MMA card will feature a total of three Bellator and one Invicta veterans. Jesse “Die Viking” Erickson (7-5) en Jon Lemke(5-6) will rematch their previous bout won by Lemke at Bellator 93 in 2013. Bellator 144 competitor Walter Smith Cotito (3-4) returns to Maine after a three-year absence to meet Elias “Danger Mouse” Leland (2-1), terwyl Valerie “Valociraptor” Aspaas (0-0) herself returns to Maine after three years to make her pro debut against Invicta 16 veteraan Sarah “SwitchKick” Klik (0-1).

 

The amateur MMA card will be headlined by two title fights. Rafael “Deez Nuts” Velado (3-0) neem op Jimmy Jackson (3-2) for the vacant amateur lightweight title. Amateur bantamweight champion Johnny Crafts (4-0) steps up in weight to challenge Kaleb Hall (7-3) for Hall’s featherweight crown.

 

The amateur card will also feature two women’s bantamweight bouts with Brianne Genschell (0-0) en Melissa Trahan (0-0) making their respective cage debut against one another, terwyl Jessica “The Black Widow” Borga(2-1) is geskeduleer om te voldoen aan Rachael Joyce (1-0).

 

die volle “NEF 25” stryd kaart (onderhewig aan verandering):

 

BEROEPSBOKS

 

175 Pond: Brandon Montella vs. Tollison Lewis

160 Pond: John Webster vs. Zenon Herrera

155 Pond: Casey Kramlich vs. Connor Barry

PROFESSIONELE MMA

 

205 Pond: Mike Hansen vs. Matt Andrikut

155 Pond: Jesse Erickson vs. Jon Lemke

145 Pond: Matt Denning vs. Taylor Trahan

135 Pond: Elias Leland vs. Walter Smith Cotito

125 Pond: Sarah Click vs. Valerie Aspaas

AMATEUR MMA

155 POUND*TITLE: Rafael Velado vs. Jimmy Jackson

145 POUND*TITLE: Kaleb Hall (c) vs. Johnny Crafts

155 Pond: Caleb Swoveland vs. Frank Johanson

135 Pond: Walt Shea vs. Joel Downing

135 Pond: Brianne Genschell vs. Melissa Trahan

135 Pond: Jessica Borga vs. Rachael Joyce

 

volgende byeenkoms New England veg ', "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS,” takes place on Saterdag, September 10, 2016 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets start at just $25 en is nou te koop by www.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisée loket by 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."

 

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NEW ENGLAND FIGHTS ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS FROM LEWISTON

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Lewiston, Maine (Junie 18, 2016) - New England Fights (NEF) held the fight promotion’s latest event, “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND” Saterdag nag by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The event featured a full slate of professional boxing, amateur mixed-martial-arts (Plaasmoorde) and professional MMA bouts. Byna 2,000 packed the hallowed halls where Muhammad Ali once defended the heavyweight championship of the world against Sonny Liston. A special video tribute was presented honoring Ali prior to the beginning of the event.

 

For the second time since April, Brandon Berry (11-2-1) en James Lester(11-9-1) het die afstand. Hierdie keer, unlike the last bout which was scored a draw, there was a winner. Lester is travelling back to his hometown of Detroit, Michigan the new Northeast Junior Welterweight Boxing Champion after winning a unanimous decision.

 

Alex Walker (1-1) en Nicole Burgess (0-1) kept alive the tradition of women’s fights stealing the show at NEF events. The two athletes battled back and forth in what can only be described as a “thriller” before a deafening crowd. Walker picked up the first win of her MMA career via an armbar submission in the third round.

 

Fans who missed the event, or who were at the Colisée and want to relive it, can watch the archived copy of the show by signing up for a FloPRO account at www.FloCombat.com.

 

The results from Lewiston, Maine:

 

BEROEPSBOKS

James Lester def. Brandon Berry via unanimous decision

Russell Lamour def. Roberto Valenzuela via KO, ronde 1

Vinnie Carita def. Francisco Mireles via KO, ronde 2

Casey Kramlich def. Zenon Herrera via TKO, ronde 3

Steve Collins, Jr. def. Jose Humberto Corral via unanimous decision

PROFESSIONELE MMA

 

Jesse Erickson def. Amos Collins via KO, ronde 1

Brandon Bushaw def. Matt Denning via Kimura, ronde 3

 

AMATEUR MMA

 

Dustin Veinott def. Ryan Burgess via triangle choke, ronde 2

Mike Bezanson verslaan. Shawn Bang via KO, ronde 1

Derek Daley def. Johel Stephenson via TKO, ronde 1

Justin Witham def. Conner Murphy via rear-naked choke, ronde 3

Skyler Bang def. Eddie DeRoche via rear-naked choke, ronde 1

Steve Bang, Jr. def. Dom Cofone via guillotine, ronde 1

Alex Walker def. Nicole Burgess via armbar, ronde 3

Dr. Steve Bang def. Stacy Lupo via TKO, ronde 3

 

volgende byeenkoms New England veg ', "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS,” takes place on Saturday, September 10, 2016 by die Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. Tickets start at just $25 en is nou te koop by www.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisée loket by 207.783.2009 x 525. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event.

 

Vir meer inligting oor die geleentheid en stryd kaart updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."

 

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HE BUZZSAW ARRIVES IN NEF TO CUT THE COMPETITION DOWN

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Lewiston, Maine (Junie 1, 2016) – Just one day removed from the announcement that Russell Lamour, Jr. (13-2, 6 Uitklophoue) would make his debut on a New England Fights (NEF) kaart, the fight promotion announced that Lamour’s teammate Casey “The Buzzsaw” Kramlich (4-0-1, 2 Uitklophoue) would also be featured on the “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND” professionele boksgeleentheid. Op Junie 18, 2016 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée, Kramlich will face Zenon “K-Bar” Herrera (0-1) in a four-round super welterweight contest.

 

Along with Lamour, Kramlich trains at the Portland Boxing Club in Portland, Maine. Kramlich, to date, has yet to taste defeat in the boxing ring as a professional. Earlier this spring, Kramlich handed Boston’s Jason Kelly (5-1) the first loss of his professional career on a fight card in Salem, New Hampshire. He dominated the first two rounds of the fight before the previously-undefeated Kelly was unable to answer the bell to open round three.

 

Last fall, Kramlich fought to a draw against Antonio Chaves Fernandez (6-23-2) on a card in Portland, Maine. It is the only mark outside of the win column on Kramlich’s record. Op Junie 18, Kramlich plans to add another notch to that win column at the expense of Zenon Herrera.

 

“I’m very excited to be fighting on an NEF card,” said Kramlich. “Looking forward to putting on a great show for the fans. I’ve been training hard, I’m hungry and I’m looking to come out on top victorious and stay undefeated.”

 

Zenon Herrera is one of only a small handful of athletes to have competed in both the NEF MMA cage and the boxing ring. Herrera made his boxing debut last fall in a losing effort to Tollison Lewis (2-1). Op Junie 18, Herrera will be looking for his first win in NEF. He is a veteran of both the United States Army and Marine Corps, 'n gekombineerde nege jaar het gedien tussen die twee militêre takke.

 

NEF returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine op Junie 18, 2016 met “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 en is nou te koop by www.TheColisee.com of deur die Colisée loket by207.783.2009 x 525.

 

For more information on the events and fight card updates, Besoek gerus die bevordering se webwerf by www.NewEnglandFights.com. Daarbenewens, jy NEF videos kan kyk op www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, volg hulle op Twitternefights en sluit aan by die amptelike Facebook-groep "New England gevegte."

 

Oor New England Fights

 

New England Fights ("NEF") is 'n stryd gebeure promosies maatskappy. NEF se missie is om die hoogste gehalte gebeure vir Maine se vegters en fans te skep. NEF se uitvoerende span het uitgebreide ondervinding in 'n geveg sport bestuur, gebeure produksie, media verhoudings, bemarking, wetlike en advertensies.