PRIMUS DE LIBERO: Lewiston, Maine (February 11, 2017) – A nor’easter 48 hours earlier, sub-zero temperatures, heavy snowfall at bell-time, and a blizzard looming on the horizon could not stop more than 2,500 devoted fight fans from getting their fill of mixed-martial-arts action at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Saturday night. The event marked fight promotion New England Fights’ (NEF) five-year anniversary at the venerable fight arena.
The show was headlined by the semi-finals of the NEF Professional MMA Lightweight Title tournament. Jon Lemke (6-7) advanced to the finals with a first round technical knockout of Jesse Erickson (9-6). Ryan Sanders (13-8) joined Lemke in the final round with a first-round knockout of John Ortolani (8-11).
Ras Hylton (1-0) was victorious in his professional debut over Mike Hansen (5-5), while former NEF Amateur MMA Welterweight Champion Dexter Ricky (1-0) also entered the pro ranks with a verbal submission win over Matt Denning (3-6) after a brutal body shot.
On the amateur portion of the fight card, Victor Irwin (3-0) became the new light-heavyweight champion with a submission of Ryan Glover (3-2).
NEF further announced that its next MMA event, “NEF 28: INVINCIBLE,” would originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Saturday, Aprilis 29, 2017.
The full eventus “NEF 27: RESURGENCE”:
PERITUS
Ryan Sanders def. John Ortolani via KO, undique 1
Jon Lemke def. Isai Erickson per TKO, undique 1
Ras Hylton def. Mike Hansen via verbal submission
Dexter Ricky def. Matt Denning via verbal submission
Josh def Harvey. Richie Collingham via D’arce choke, undique 1
Elias Leland def. Nick Santos via arm triangle, undique 1
IMPERITUS
Victor Irwin def. Ryan Glover via rear-naked choke, undique 1
Walt Shea def. Alan Bustamante via unanimous decision
Justin Wi def. Ryan Burgess via anaconda choke, undique 2
Alex Clark def. Henry Clark via unanimous decision
John Tefft def. Sean Worcester via TKO, undique 2
Sarah Ziehm def. Nicole Burgess via rear-naked choke, undique 3
Fred Lear def. Michael Crespo via TKO, undique 2
Devin Corson def. Winston Cortez via unanimous decision
Zeal McGrew def. Pete Grinnell via TKO, undique 1
Frank Johanson def. Jacob Deppmeyer via triangle choke, undique 3
Ross Dannar def. Phil Chason via unanimous decision
Angela Young def. Christine Brothwell via unanimous decision
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