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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PROFESSIONAL

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

Amateur

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

NEF zijazo mchanganyiko martial-arts tukio, “NEF 39: ALL-AMERICAN,” will take place on Saturday, Juni 22, 2019 katika Androscoggin Bank Colisee katika 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 (Februari 27, 2019) – New England mapambano (NEF) will present its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) tukio, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” Aprili 27, 2019 at Aura in Portland. Mapema leo, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional lightweight bout to the card. Keegan “The Flu” Hornstra watachukua Zenon “K-Bar” Herrera katika mapambano ya uzito wa 155-paundi.

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 zijazo mchanganyiko martial-arts tukio, “NEF 38: STORMBORN,” will take place on Saturday, Aprili 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 (Februari 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 Jumamosi."

 

 

 

 

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 ya raundi ya kwanza.

 

 

 

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 ya ufunguzi pande zote.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Pamoja na ushindi, 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, Hata hivyo, 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 paundi.

 

 

 

 

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 verdict, 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 Jumamosi, Aprili 14. To purchase tickets for “NEF 33: Riptide,” go to www.auramaine.com and use pre-sale code “NEF.”

 

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New England mapambano ("NEF") ni kupambana promotions matukio kampuni. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for fighters and fans alike. NEF timu ya mtendaji ana uzoefu mkubwa katika usimamizi kupambana michezo, matukio uzalishaji, mahusiano ya vyombo vya habari, masoko, kisheria na matangazo.

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NEF RETURNS TO LEWISTON ON SUPER BOWL WEEKEND WITH AN MMA SUPER CARD

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Lewiston, Maine (Januari 19, 2018) – The night before the National Football League (NFL) delivers its 2017-2018 season finale, New England mapambano (NEF) will return to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston for the first time in eight months as the fight promotion presents “NEF 32: Super Jumamosi.” And while New England football fans will have to wait until this Sunday’s AFC championship game to find out whether their beloved Patriots will play in the Super Bowl, area mixed-martial-arts fans learned today which of their favorites will compete at “NEF 32” as promotion executives released the full fight card for the Februari 3 tukio.

 

 

Katika tukio kuu ya jioni, Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (14-11) inachukua 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) kuanguka jana.

 

 

Aaron “Relentless” Lacey (4-1) inakabiliwa na mbali na Josh Parker (6-9) katika pambano featherweight. 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) na 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. Wakati “NEF 32,” he has the opportunity to capture the NEF Pro Welterweight Title when he meets Kemran Lachinov (5-2) for the vacant strap.

 

 

Also in professional welterweight action will be Mike “Masharubu” Hansen (5-8) na Jesse “Viking” Erickson (9-7) in a fight billed as “The Berserker vs. The Viking.” Hansen and Erickson have developed a rivalry as coaches of local gyms Berserkers MMA and Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ), mtiririko.

 

 

Speaking of which, Nate Boucher (2-1), a product of CMBJJ, na Ryan Burgess (2-2) of Berserkers MMA will headline the amateur portion of the fight card. The flyweights, former teammates on the Mountain Valley High School wrestling squad, 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 wa Mwaka” Jayda “Lil Killah” Bailey (1-0) returns to the cage on Februari 3 to meet Florida’s Amanda Gallo (0-1). Bailey made history in November at “NEF 31” by becoming the youngest competitor ever to compete, (and win), katika ngome NEF. She turned 18, the legal age for competing in MMA in Maine, just a week prior to the event.

 

 

The full “NEF 32” mapambano kadi (kubadilika):

 

 

PROFESSIONAL

 

 

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

 

 

170*TITLE Kemran Lachinov 5-2 (Timu Link) vs CJ Ewer 3-0 (Young ya MMA)

 

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

 

 

155 Zenon Herrera 0-6 (Independent) vs Nate Charles 0-0 (Charles Fighting Family)

 

 

145 Josh Parker 6-9 (Ruthless MMA & Boxing) vs Haruni Lacey 4-1 (Young ya MMA)

 

 

Amateur

 

 

205 Ryan Glover 3-2 (Fire & Iron Athletics) vs Joe Berube 0-0 (3Ronin Riadha)

 

 

175 Carlton Charles 1-1 (Charles Fighting Family) vs Delmarkis Edwards 0-0 (Independent)

 

 

155 Stacy Lupo 0-1 (The Outlet) vs David Hart 0-2 (Kenney’s MMA)

 

 

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

 

 

135 Chelsea Elizabeth 0-1 (Hatari ya kwanza MMA) vs Catie Denning 0-0 (Young ya MMA)

 

 

135 Kam Arnold 1-0 (CMBJJ) vs Kyle Kenney 0-0 (Kenney’s MMA)

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

NEF zijazo mchanganyiko martial-arts tukio, “NEF 32: Super Jumamosi,” Utaona kampuni kurejesha bidhaa zake kwa Androscoggin Bank Colisee Lewiston, Maine. Hafla hiyo imepangwa kufanywa Jumamosi, Februari 3, 2018. Tikiti ziko kwenye kuuza sasa mkondoniwww.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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Kwa haraka RELEASE: Portland, Maine (Novemba 3, 2017) - New England mapambano (NEF) made its long-awaited debut in Portland, Maine Jumamosi night before a sold-out crowd at Aura.

Katika tukio kuu ya jioni, 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 “mapambano ya mwaka” candidate for 2017. Gorman pulled off the unanimous decision on the judges’ scorecards.

The ever-popular John “Hatari ya kwanza” 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.

Upande amateur ya kadi, 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) na uamuzi kupasuliwa. Hilarie Rose (5-3) made history as the first women’s champion in promotion history by capturing the strawweight title against Alex Walker (4-2).

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

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

The results from Portland, Maine:

PROFESSIONAL

Paul Gorman def. James Blair via unanimous decision

John Raio def. Zenon Herrera via guillotine, pande zote 3

Amateur

Hilarie Rose def. Alex Walker via TKO, pande zote 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, pande zote 1

Isaac Therrien def. Chad Weymouth via TKO, pande zote 1

Francesca Morabito def. Carol Linn Powell via unanimous decision

Emmett Huber def. Will McCall via guillotine, pande zote 1

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

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

Mark Gardner def. Carlton Charles via TKO, pande zote 2

Sarah Matulis def. Chelsea Elizabeth via TKO, pande zote 1

Jayda Bailey def. Danae Dostie via TKO, pande zote 1

NEF zijazo mchanganyiko martial-arts tukio, “NEF 32: Super Jumamosi,” Utaona kampuni kurejesha bidhaa zake kwa Androscoggin Bank Colisee Lewiston, Maine. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Februari 3, 2018. Tikiti ziko kwenye kuuza sasa mkondoniwww.TheColisee.com.

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NEF ANNOUNCES MONUMENTAL FIGHT CARD FOR PORTLAND DEBUT

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Portland, Maine (Oktoba 6, 2017) - New England mapambano (NEF) will make its long-awaited debut in Portland on Ijumaa, Novemba 3, 2017 at Aura with “NEF 31: The Old Port.” Mapema leo, 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) kutaja tu chache.

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) katika “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 “Hatari ya kwanza” 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), wakati Nate Boucher (2-0) na Justin Witham (3-4) square off for the vacant flyweight title. Alex Walker (4-1) na 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) wakati Sarah Matulis (0-0) na Chelsea Elizabeth(0-0) face off in yet another double amateur debut.

The full “NEF 31” mapambano kadi (kubadilika na kwa idhini ya kupambana na Michezo Mamlaka ya Maine):

 

PROFESSIONAL MMA

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

 

150 John Ray 2-8 (Hatari ya kwanza MMA) vs Zenon Herrera 0-5 (Independent)

 

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

 

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

 

Amateur MMA

 

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

 

125*TITLE Nate Boucher 2-0 (CMBJJ) vs Justin Witham 3-4 (Shatterproof Zima Club)

 

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

265 Matt Glover 1-1 (Berserkers MMA) vs Jason Field 0-2 (Kenney’s MMA)

 

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

 

170 Mohammed al Kinani 0-0 (Evolution Athletix) vs Phil Pearson 0-1 (Hatari ya kwanza 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 (Academy)

 

155 Nick Banks 0-0 (Choi Taasisi) vs Emmett Huber 0-1 (Academy)

 

155 Garry Carr 0-0 (CMBJJ) vs David Hart 0-1 (Kenney’s MMA)

135 Sarah Matulis 0-0 (Shatterproof Zima Club) vs Chelsea Elizabeth 0-0 (Hatari ya kwanza MMA)

 

135 Danae Dostie 0-0 (Kenney’s MMA) vs Jayda Bailey 0-0 (Young ya MMA)

 

135 Carl Langston 6-9 (Young ya MMA) vs Henry Clark 3-3 (Choi Taasisi)

 

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

 

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

 

NEF zijazo mchanganyiko martial-arts tukio, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. Hafla hiyo imepangwa kufanywa Ijumaa, Novemba 3, 2017. Tiketi ni juu ya kuuza sasa katika www.auramaine.com.

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

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Kwa haraka RELEASE: Portland, Maine (Agosti 25, 2017) -New England mapambano (NEF) will make its long-awaited debut in Portland onIjumaa, Novemba 3, 2017 at Aura with “NEF 31: The Old Port.” Mapema leo, the fight promotion announced the addition of a professional mixed-martial-arts bout to the card. John “Hatari ya kwanza” Ray (2-8) watakutana 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) Juni 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 mara katika miaka mitatu. 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. On 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 zijazo mchanganyiko martial-arts tukio, “NEF 31: The Old Port,” will see the company debut in Portland, Maine at the brand new, state-of-the-art venue Aura. Hafla hiyo imepangwa kufanywa Ijumaa, Novemba 3, 2017. Tiketi ni juu ya kuuza sasa katika 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 (Agosti 19, 2016) -New England mapambano (NEF) today announced the full fight card for the promotion’s next event, “NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS.” It is scheduled to take place onJumamosi, Septemba 10, 2016 katika Lewiston. The dynamic card will feature professional boxing bouts, as well as both professional and amateur mixed-martial-arts (MMA) mashindano.

 

On the boxing portion of the card, Brandon Montella (4-0) watakutana Tollison Lewis (2-1) katika nne mzima mwanga-Heavyweight mashindano, 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) na Connor Barry (0-1) in a four-round bout.

 

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

 

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

 

The amateur card will also feature two women’s bantamweight bouts with Brianne Genschell (0-0) na Melissa Trahan (0-0) making their respective cage debut against one another, wakati Jessica “The Black Widow” Borga(2-1) imepangwa kukutana Rachael Joyce (1-0).

 

The full “NEF 25” mapambano kadi (kubadilika):

 

PROFESSIONAL ndondi

 

175 Paundi: Brandon Montella vs. Tollison Lewis

160 Paundi: John Webster vs. Zenon Herrera

155 Paundi: Casey Kramlich vs. Connor Barry

PROFESSIONAL MMA

 

205 Paundi: Mike Hansen vs. Mathayo Andrikut

155 Paundi: Jesse Erickson vs. Jon Lemke

145 Paundi: Matt Denning vs. Taylor Trahan

135 Paundi: Elias Leland vs. Walter Smith Cotito

125 Paundi: Sarah Click vs. Valerie Aspaas

Amateur MMA

155 POUND*TITLE: Rafael Velado vs. Jimmy Jackson

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

155 Paundi: Caleb Swoveland vs. Frank Johanson

135 Paundi: Walt Shea vs. Joel Downing

135 Paundi: Brianne Genschell vs. Melissa Trahan

135 Paundi: Jessica Borga vs. Rachael Joyce

 

New England Mapambano 'tukio la pili, "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS,” takes place on Jumamosi, Septemba 10, 2016 katika Androscoggin Benki Colisée katika Lewiston, Maine. Tickets start at just $25 na ni juu ya kuuza sasa katika www.TheColisee.com au kwa kupiga Colisée sanduku ofisi katika 207.783.2009 x 525.

 

Kwa habari zaidi juu ya tukio hilo na mapambano kadi updates, tafadhali tembelea tovuti ya kukuza ya saa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Aidha, unaweza kuangalia NEF videos katika www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kufuata yao juu yanefights Twitter na kujiunga rasmi Facebook kundi "New England mapambano."

 

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NEW ENGLAND FIGHTS ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS FROM LEWISTON

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Lewiston, Maine (Juni 18, 2016) - New England mapambano (NEF) held the fight promotion’s latest event, “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND” Jumamosi usiku katika Androscoggin Benki Colisée katika Lewiston, Maine. The event featured a full slate of professional boxing, amateur mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and professional MMA bouts. Karibu 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) na James Lester(11-9-1) alikwenda mbali. Wakati huu, 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) na 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:

 

PROFESSIONAL ndondi

James Lester def. Brandon Berry via unanimous decision

Russell Lamour def. Roberto Valenzuela via KO, pande zote 1

Vinnie Carita def. Francisco Mireles via KO, pande zote 2

Casey Kramlich def. Zenon Herrera kupitia TKO, pande zote 3

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

PROFESSIONAL MMA

 

Jesse Erickson def. Amos Collins via KO, pande zote 1

Brandon Bushaw def. Matt Denning via Kimura, pande zote 3

 

Amateur MMA

 

Dustin Veinott def. Ryan Burgess via triangle choke, pande zote 2

Mike Bezanson def. Shawn Bang via KO, pande zote 1

Derek Daley def. Johel Stephenson via TKO, pande zote 1

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

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

Steve Bang, Jr. def. Dom Cofone via guillotine, pande zote 1

Alex Walker def. Nicole Burgess via armbar, pande zote 3

Dr. Steve Bang def. Stacy Lupo via TKO, pande zote 3

 

New England Mapambano 'tukio la pili, "NEF 25: HEROES & VILLAINS,” takes place on Saturday, Septemba 10, 2016 katika Androscoggin Benki Colisée katika Lewiston, Maine. Tickets start at just $25 na ni juu ya kuuza sasa katika www.TheColisee.com au kwa kupiga Colisée sanduku ofisi katika 207.783.2009 x 525. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event.

 

Kwa habari zaidi juu ya tukio hilo na mapambano kadi updates, tafadhali tembelea tovuti ya kukuza ya saa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Aidha, unaweza kuangalia NEF videos katika www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kufuata yao juu yanefights Twitter na kujiunga rasmi Facebook kundi "New England mapambano."

 

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New England mapambano ("NEF") ni kupambana promotions matukio kampuni. Ujumbe NEF ni kujenga matukio bora zaidi kwa ajili ya wapiganaji Maine na mashabiki sawa. NEF timu ya mtendaji ana uzoefu mkubwa katika usimamizi kupambana michezo, matukio uzalishaji, mahusiano ya vyombo vya habari, masoko, kisheria na matangazo.

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HE BUZZSAW ARRIVES IN NEF TO CUT THE COMPETITION DOWN

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Lewiston, Maine (Juni 1, 2016) – Just one day removed from the announcement that Russell Lamour, Jr. (13-2, 6 Kos) would make his debut on a New England Fights (NEF) kadi, the fight promotion announced that Lamour’s teammate Casey “The Buzzsaw” Kramlich (4-0-1, 2 Kos) would also be featured on the “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND” professional boxing event. On Juni 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. On Juni 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). On Juni 18, Herrera will be looking for his first win in NEF. He is a veteran of both the United States Army and Marine Corps, baada ya kutumikia pamoja miaka tisa kati ya matawi mawili ya kijeshi.

 

NEF returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine juu ya Juni 18, 2016 na “NEF 24: PROMISED LAND.” Tickets for “NEF 24” start at just $25 na ni juu ya kuuza sasa katika www.TheColisee.com au kwa kupiga Colisée sanduku ofisi katika207.783.2009 x 525.

 

For more information on the events and fight card updates, tafadhali tembelea tovuti ya kukuza ya saa www.NewEnglandFights.com. Aidha, unaweza kuangalia NEF videos katika www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, kufuata yao juu yanefights Twitter na kujiunga rasmi Facebook kundi "New England mapambano."

 

Kuhusu New England mapambano

 

New England mapambano ("NEF") ni kupambana promotions matukio kampuni. Ujumbe NEF ni kujenga matukio bora zaidi kwa ajili ya wapiganaji Maine na mashabiki sawa. NEF timu ya mtendaji ana uzoefu mkubwa katika usimamizi kupambana michezo, matukio uzalishaji, mahusiano ya vyombo vya habari, masoko, kisheria na matangazo.