NEF MMA ANNOUNCES THE RESULTS OF NEF XI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (November 9, 2013) – New England Fights Mixed Martial Arts (NEF MMA) held the fight promotion's  "NEF XI" event earlier tonight at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee.  A crowd of 2,000 was on hand to witness the action. In the main event of the evening, Maine State Bantamweight Champion Paul Gorman (10-8) successfully defended his title in thrilling fashion with a split decision victory over Tateki Matsuda (8-5).

In addition, NEF MMA announced that Maine State Middleweight Champion Jesse Peterson (7-4) would make his return to the cage after a year's absence at the promotion's first event of 2014, "NEF XII," scheduled to take place at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee onFebruary 8th.

The results of “NEF XI”:

PROFESSIONAL

135 *Title Paul Gorman def. Tateki Matsuda via split decision (Gorman retains title)

CATCH Tony Christodoulou def. John Ortolani via TKO, round 2

230 Ryan Hodge def. Josh Watson via KO, round 1

CATCH Bruce Boyington def. Josh Parker via tap to injury, round 1

CATCH Ryan Cowette def. Jesse Erickson via tap to rnc, round 2

AMATEUR

 

CATCH Vovka Clay def. Dom Cofone via Von Flue Choke, round 2

CATCH Kevin Barrett def. Trevor Hebert via armbar, round 2

160 Jeremy Tyler def. Tollison Lewis via tap to rnc, round 2

145 Mike Pietersen def. Carl Langston via tap to triangle, round 3

185 Mike Vangelist def. Crowsneck Boutin via tap to rnc, round 1

145 Aaron Lacey def. Caleb Hall via tap to triangle choke, round 1

CATCH Norman Fox def. Mike Brown via tap to strikes, round 2

CATCH Caleb Costello def. Jimmy Jackson via KO, round 1

CATCH Corey Hinkley def. Nate Charles via unanimous decision

CATCH Wayne Ahlquist def. CJ Ewer via triangle choke, round 2

NEF MMA's next event, “NEF XII,” is scheduled to take place onSaturday, February 8, 2014 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7:00 pm.  Maine State MMA Middleweight Champion Jesse Peterson (7-4) will return to action for the first time in nearly a year.  Tickets start at just $25 and are on sale now at www.TheColisee.com or by calling The Colisee box office at 207.783.2009 x 525. For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com.  In addition, you can watch NEF MMA videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”

About New England Fights

New England Fights Mixed Martial Arts (“NEF MMA”) is a Mixed Martial Arts promotions company. NEF MMA’s mission is to create the highest quality events for Maine’s fighters and fans alike. NEF MMA’s executive team has extensive experience in combat sports management, events production, media relations, marketing, legal and advertising.