פורטלנד, מיין (אפריל 27, 2018) - קרבות ניו אינגלנד (NEF) returns to Aura in Portland, מיין עם האירוע הבא של אומנויות לחימה מעורבות, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” בליל שבת, יוני 16, 2018. מוקדם יותר היום, the fight promotion announced the addition of an amateur women’s catchweight bout to the card. צ'לסי טאקר (0-2) will return to the NEF cage to take on the debuting תהילה ווטסון (0-0) במשקל של 130-קרב ליש"ט.
צ'לסי טאקר, a member of First Class MMA of Brunswick, מיין, is a native of Williamsburg, וירג'יניה. She has served her country as a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. Tucker has twice entered the NEF cage to compete in MMA bouts. She lost to Sarah Matulis (1-0) via TKO last fall at “NEF 31.” She returned to meet Catie Denning (1-0) in February at “NEF 32.” Tucker forced Denning to a decision, but lost on the judges’ כרטיסי ניקוד. Earlier this month, Tucker entered the NEF cage for a third time to grapple Carol Linn Powell (0-1) on the opener of “NEF 33.” Tucker and Powell went to a five-minute draw.
“I look forward to stepping into the cage with Glory,” אמר טאקר. “It’s always an honor to step into the cage with anyone who puts in the time and work. She comes from a very good gym and so do I. I have some great sparring partners and coaches. I’m excited to show what I have learned every time I make an appearance.”
“NEF 34” will be the debut of Glory Watson in the MMA cage. Watson is a product of Young’s MMA of Bangor, Maine where she is a teammate of Catie Denning who defeated Chelsea Tucker earlier this year. She is eager to test the skills she has picked up from her team in the cage this June.
“I’m looking forward to stepping into the cage to represent Young’s MMA,” said Watson. “אני אוהב את הספורט הזה, and am excited to show what I can do. I am thankful to the NEF for this opportunity to put the skills I have learned to the test.”
האירוע הבא מעורב אמנויות לחימה של NEF, “NEF 34: Home of the Brave,” will take place at Aura in Portland, Maine on Saturday, יוני 16, 2018. Tickets are on-sale now online at www.AuraMaine.com.