NEF MMA ANNOUNCES NEF XIII RESULTS AND TIM SYLVIA FIGHT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (May 10, 2014) – Earlier tonight, New England Fights Mixed Martial Arts' (NEF MMA) held its latest event, “NEF XIII,” at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee located in Lewiston, Maine.  The card was headlined by a Maine State Welterweight Title rematch.

The Origin "Submission of the Night" award was presented to Jesse Erickson (3-2) for his rear-naked choke victory.

The Q5 Labs "Stay Alpha Fight of the Night" was awarded to the main event of Gil de Freitas (16-5) and Ryan Sanders (6-5).

In addition, former two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight Champion of the World, Tim "The Maine-iac" Sylvia (31-9), appeared via video to announce a fight against fellow UFC alumni Christian Morecraft (8-3) at "NEF XIV" on September 6, 2014.  That bout will also take place at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, and the winner will be crowned the first-ever Maine State MMA Super-Heavyweight Champion.

The results of "NEF XIII":

PROFESSIONAL

170*TITLE Gil de Freitas (c) def. Ryan Sanders via unanimous decision (de Freitas retains)

155 Devin Powell def. Jon Lemke via standing guillotine, round 1

CATCH Jesse Erickson def. John Daniels via rear-naked choke, round 1

CATCH Amos Collins def. John Raio via head & arm choke, round 1

145 Rodrigo Ranieri de Faria def. Jay Jay Torres via armbar, round 1

AMATEUR

185 Zach Elkins def. Buck Pineau via TKO, round 1

CATCH Aaron Lacey def. Dom Cofone via unanimous decision

155 Steve Bang def. Jeremy Tyler via rear-naked choke, round 3

125 Norman Fox def. Mike Brown via guillotine, round 1

125 Dustin Veinott def. Dan Thayer via KO, round 1

155 Jarrod Tyler def. Jason LaChance via unanimous decision

190 Crowsneck Boutin def. Dan Connaughton via TKO, round 1

145 Mike Crespo def. Phil Exner via armbar, round 2

CATCH Sheldon Bang def. Carl Langston via unanimous decision

165 Chad Jordan  def. Mike Robinson via KO, round 1

NEF MMA's next event, “NEF XIV,” is scheduled to take place onSaturday, September 6, 2014 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7:00 pm.  In the main event of the evening, Tim "The Maine-iac" Sylvia (31-9) returns to Maine to face fellow UFC veteran Christian Morecraft (8-3) for the Super-Heavyweight Title.  In addition, Featherweight Champion Ray "All Business" Wood (4-0) returns from injury after a year of recovery. Tickets for "NEF XIV" start at just $25 and are on sale now atwww.TheColisee.com or by calling The Colisee box office at207.783.2009 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.

NEF MMA ANNOUNCES WEIGH-IN RESULTS FROM LEWISTON, MAINE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (May 9, 2014) – The weigh-ins for New England Fights Mixed Martial Arts' (NEF MMA) next event, “NEF XIII,” took place earlier today at the Fusion Lounge of the Ramada Conference Center. “NEF XIII” will take place at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee located at 190 Birch Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240, tomorrow, Saturday, May 10 with doors opening at 6 p.m.  The first fight is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. There will also be an announcement made regarding Tim "The Maine-iac" Sylvia's (31-9) next fight in Maine.

The weights from "NEF XIII" weigh-ins from Friday (card subject to change):

PROFESSIONAL

170*TITLE Gil de Freitas (c) (168.6) vs Ryan Sanders (169.7)

155 Jon Lemke (155.0) vs Devin Powell (154.5)

CATCH Jesse Erickson (156.1) vs John Daniels (157.7)

CATCH John Raio (147.4) vs Amos Collins (145.9)

145 Rodrigo Ranieri de Faria (144.1) vs Jay Jay Torres (145.9)140 Rodrigo de Faria 0-0 (BGMMA) vs Jay Jay Torres 0-0 (Drum Factory)140 Rodrigo de Faria 0-0 (BGMMA) vs Jay Jay Torres 0-0 (Drum Factory)140 Rodrigo de Faria 0-0 (BGMMA) vs Jay Jay Torres 0-0 (Drum Factory)

AMATEUR

185 Buck Pineau (184.0) vs Zach Elkins (184.9)

CATCH Dom Cofone (150.4) vs Aaron Lacey (146.8)

155 Jeremy Tyler (153.7) vs Steve Bang (154.6)

125 Norman Fox (125.4) vs Mike Brown (125.6)

125 Dustin Veinott (125.5) vs Dan Thayer (124.0)

155 Jarrod Tyler (152.7) vs Jason LaChance (154.5)

190 Crowsneck Boutin (188.2) vs Dan Connaughton (190.3)

145 Phil Exner (145.3) vs Mike Crespo (142.1)

CATCH Carl Langston (137.7) vs Sheldon Bang (133.4)

165 Mike Robinson (164.5) vs Chad Jordan  (164.1)

 “NEF XIII,” is scheduled to take place this Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of7:00 pm.  In the main event of the evening, “The" Ryan Sanders (6-4) will rematch Maine State MMA Welterweight Champion Gil de Freitas (15-5) nearly two years after de Freitas defeated Sanders for the inaugural title.  Tickets for "NEF XIII" start at just $25 and are on sale now at www.TheColisee.com or by calling The Colisee box office at207.783.2009 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.

NEF MMA HOSTS WEIGH-INS FRIDAY, MAY 9 AT 2 PM EST FROM THE FUSION LOUNGE IN LEWISTON, MAINE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (May 8, 2014) – The weigh-ins for New England Fights Mixed Martial Arts' (NEF MMA) next event, “NEF XIII,” will take place Friday, May 9 at 2 p.m. EST at the Fusion Lounge of the Ramada Conference Center located at 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240. “NEF XIII” will take place at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee located at 190 Birch Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240, on Saturday, May 10 with doors opening at 6 p.m.  The first fight is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

All of the participants for Saturday night’s event will be on hand at the weigh-in tomorrow, including headliners Gil de Freitas and Ryan Sanders, as well as John Raio, Jon Lemke, Jesse Erickson, the Tyler Brothers and many others. The weigh-in is open to both the public and media free of charge.

The full fight card for “NEF XIII” is listed below (card subject to change):

PROFESSIONAL

170*TITLE Gil de Freitas (c) 15-5 (Team Link) vs Ryan Sanders 6-4 (Young's MMA)

155 Jon Lemke 3-1 (Team Irish) vs Devin Powell 2-1 (The Shop/Port City BJJ)

155 Jesse Erickson 2-2 (CMBJJ) vs John Daniels 2-2 (Rock City MMA)

145 John Raio 2-4 (First Class MMA/Choi's) vs Amos Collins 1-4 (Serra BJJ Myrtle Beach)

140 Rodrigo Ranieri de Faria 0-0 (Balanced Ground) vs Jay Jay Torres 0-0 (The Drum Factory)140 Rodrigo de Faria 0-0 (BGMMA) vs Jay Jay Torres 0-0 (Drum Factory)140 Rodrigo de Faria 0-0 (BGMMA) vs Jay Jay Torres 0-0 (Drum Factory)140 Rodrigo de Faria 0-0 (BGMMA) vs Jay Jay Torres 0-0 (Drum Factory)

AMATEUR

190 Crowsneck Boutin 4-6 (Choi's) vs Dan Connaughton 2-1 (Defensive Edge MMA)

185 Buck Pineau 7-2 (Choi’s) vs Zach Elkins 11-5 (First Coast Full Contact/Team Riot)

165 Mike Robinson 1-2 (MMA Athletix) vs Chad Jordan 0-0 (AMMA)

155 Jarrod Tyler 1-1 (Team Irish) vs Jason LaChance 0-0 (MMA Athletix)

155 Jeremy Tyler 4-1 (Team Irish) vs Steve Bang 2-1 (CMBJJ)

145 Dom Cofone 4-3 (Balanced Ground) vs Aaron Lacey 3-1 (Young’s MMA)

145 Phil Exner 0-0 (Wes Littlefield's Hardcore Gym) vs Mike Crespo 0-0 (MMA Athletix)

135 Carl Langston 1-3 (Balanced Ground) vs Sheldon Bang 0-0 (CMBJJ)

125 Norman Fox 2-0 (MMA Athletix) vs Mike Brown 2-1 (North Shore Muay Thai Academy)

125 Dustin Veinott 0-3 (CMBJJ) vs Dan Thayer 0-1 (Choi's)

 “NEF XIII,” is scheduled to take place this Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of7:00 pm.  In the main event of the evening, “The" Ryan Sanders (6-4) will rematch Maine State MMA Welterweight Champion Gil de Freitas (15-5) nearly two years after de Freitas defeated Sanders for the inaugural title.  Tickets for "NEF XIII" start at just $25 and are on sale now at www.TheColisee.com or by calling The Colisee box office at207.783.2009 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.

FORMER NEF MMA TITLEHOLDER TO COMPETE IN BELLATOR FINALS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (April 30, 2014) – New England Fights Mixed Martial Arts (NEF MMA), the Northeast’s premier mixed martial arts promotion, is proud to acknowledge the accomplishments of the fight promotion's former lightweight champion Desmond "The Predator" Green (12-2).  On May 9, Green will face Germany's Daniel Weichel (33-8) in the final round of the Bellator MMA Season 10 featherweight tournament.  The bout, which will originate from Rama, Ontario, CN, is scheduled to be featured on Spike TV.  The winner will receive $100,000 in addition to a future shot at the Bellator Featherweight Championship.

"We're so proud of Dez," said NEF MMA co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo.  "We knew he had that star quality the first time he stepped in the NEF cage as an amateur.  It's hard to believe that was only two years ago.  He made it so far in such a short time."

A native of Rochester, New York, Green was a standout wrestler in high school, earning himself a scholarship to the University of Buffalo.  In late 2011, Green took an amateur MMA fight last minute and was victorious.  Soon after, he joined Ryan Ciotoli's well-respected Team Bombsquad and began competing regularly on MMA cards across the Northeast.  Green won his NEF MMA debut at NEF I in February 2012 over Nate Charles (1-7) before scoring professional victories over Bruce Boyington (6-7) and Brandon Fleming (3-2).  He became a quick favorite of the Maine fight fans who would cheer wildly the second his "Buffalo Soldier" entrance music would play.  In May 2013, Green met and defeated UFC veteran Henry Martinez (9-6) in a dominant performance to capture the Maine State MMA Lightweight Championship at NEF VII.

Just weeks after winning the title, however, Green would vacate the belt to sign with top national fight promotion Bellator.  Losing his first Bellator bout, Green rebounded with an impressive second-round stoppage of Angelo Sanchez (11-6) a month later in a non-tournament bout.  He would then enter the featherweight tournament in Season 10 of Bellator where he would score back-to-back decision victories over Michael "The Marine" Richman (16-4) and Will Martinez (9-3-1) to earn his spot in the finals.

"In two weeks I will be fighting for a chance to win a world title and I am so focused and ready," said Green when reached for comment. "I've been training super hard in Ithaca and Rochester with Matt Lee at Ultimate Athletics.  This has been a short but rigid road to get here in the past two years, and I really am appreciative for NEF helping me get here through their support of me and giving me fights and allowing me to have my first championship through them."

"Dez is the blueprint of what we strive for all NEF athletes to become," said NEF MMA co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson. "We want to properly promote fighters, get them the right fights to develop themselves, and launch them to Bellator or the UFC.  That is the goal here.  There are several fighters on the NEF roster right now who are just a win or two away from becoming the next 'Dez Green.'  When NEF comes to town, if you're a fan of the sport, get your tickets, because you never know when you're going to see the next big breakout star in MMA on one of our cards!"

NEF MMA's next event, “NEF XIII,” is scheduled to take place onSaturday, May 10, 2014 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7:00 pm.  In the main event of the evening, “The" Ryan Sanders (6-4) will rematch Maine State MMA Welterweight Champion Gil de Freitas (15-5) nearly two years after de Freitas defeated Sanders for the inaugural title.  Tickets for "NEF XIII" 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.

Q5 Labs Becomes NEF MMA’s Official Supplement Partner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rumford, Maine (April 28, 2014) – New England Fights Mixed Martial Arts (NEF MMA), the Northeast’s premier mixed martial arts promotion and Q5 Labs, a cutting-edge, Maine-based supplement and nutrition company, announced today a new relationship making Q5 Labs the “Official Supplement Partner” of NEF MMA.

On Saturday, May 10^th, the partnership officially launches during NEF MMA’s “NEF XIII” at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine. Q5 Labs will be visible throughout the NEF MMA event experience and will offer products for sale at various consumer touch points in-arena.

In addition, Q5 Labs will be sponsoring the “Q5 Labs Stay Alpha Fight of the Night” that will be awarded to the best amateur or professional fight of the evening as determined by Q5 Labs executives. Both participants from the selected “Q5 Labs Fight of the Night” will receive special Q5 care packages worth hundreds of dollars that will include items personally selected by Q5 Labs Founder, Bill Thomas. Additionally, Q5 Labs announced that every winner of the evening at “NEF XIII” will receive Q5 Labs product to reward their victory.

"Q5 is proud to announce our partnership with NEF MMA, one of the premier combat sports promoters in the country,” stated Q5 Labs President, Bill Thomas. “Every day, in gyms across Maine and New England, dedicated athletes train tirelessly to improve and develop as mixed martial artists. It's an honor to be able to support them on May 10th as they showcase their skills in the historic Colisee, the same building where Muhammad Ali defeated Sonny Liston."

“One of our goals here at NEF MMA is to partner with like-minded Maine businesses that are committed to producing products that improve the lives of athletes and fans alike,” stated NEF MMA co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson. “It began with our alliance with ORIGIN and continues today by announcing our partnership with Q5 Labs. By combining forces, we’re able to propel a comprehensive, superior combat sports experience beyond anything that fans can access anywhere else in New England or the Northeast.”

“It’s an honor to align with another Maine business with a proven track record of success in Q5 Labs,” stated NEF MMA co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo. “Maine combat sports athletes and fans are the best in the country and we’re proud to be their conduit to Q5 Labs, which produces the highest quality supplements available.”

“NEF XIII” is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of7:00 pm.  In the main event of the evening, “The" Ryan Sanders (6-4) will rematch Maine State MMA Welterweight Champion Gil de Freitas (15-5) nearly two years after de Freitas defeated Sanders for the inaugural title.  Tickets for "NEF XIII" start at just $25 and are on sale now at www.TheColisee.com or by calling The Colisee box office at207.783.2009 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.”

To learn more about Q5 Labs please visit www.q5labs.com.

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.

About Q5 Labs

Q5 Labs is a cutting-edge, Maine-based supplement and nutrition company. President Bill Thomas, a former member of the United States Marine Corps, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt and the co-founder of BJJWeekly.com.