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.

NEF MMA ANNNOUNCES THE RESULTS OF NEF XI WEIGH-INS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (November 8, 2013) – New England Fights Mixed Martial Arts (NEF MMA) weigh-ins have been completed from the Fusion Lounge of the Lewiston Ramada Conference Center in preparation for NEF MMA’s “NEF XI” event, which will feature five professional and eleven amateur bouts at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee.  "NEF XI" will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2013 with doors opening to the public at 6 pm and first fight at 7 pm.

Weigh-ins were plagued by fighters missing weight, prompting the formation of numerous catchweight fights for the event.  Not a single fight, however, was lost in the process.  Of note, the Maine State Lightweight Title fight between John Ortolani (7-7) and Tony Christodoulou (9-4) is now a non-title three-round catchweight bout. 

The weigh-in results for “NEF XI” are listed below (card subject to change):

PROFESSIONAL

135 *Title Paul Gorman (134.5) vs Tateki Matsuda (134.4)

CATCH John Ortolani (164.1) vs Tony Christodoulou (161.2)

230 Josh Watson (228.3) vs Ryan Hodge (220.0)

CATCH Jesse Erickson (160.4) vs Ryan Cowette (161.4)

CATCH Bruce Boyington (151.7) vs Josh Parker (150.2)

AMATEUR

 

CATCH Wayne Ahlquist (167.0) vs CJ Ewer (162.9)

160 Jeremy Tyler (159.9) vs Tollison Lewis (159.7)

CATCH Nate Charles (151.1) vs Corey Hinkley (149.1)

CATCH Dom Cofone (145.8) vs Vovka Clay (147.1)

145 Caleb Hall (144.1) vs Aaron Lacey (145.6)

CATCH Jimmy Jackson (147.9) vs Caleb Costello (144.6)

145 Carl Langston (144.1) vs Mike Pietersen (145.3)

CATCH Trevor Hebert (132.2) vs Kevin Barrett (130.9)

125 Maria Rios (125.3) vs Shannon Harney (122.8)

CATCH Mike Brown (123.7) vs Norman Fox (126.3)

185 Mike Vangelist (182.5) vs Crowsneck Boutin (185.8)

 “NEF XI” is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 9, 2013at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7:00 pm.  Maine State MMA Bantamweight Champion Paul Gorman (9-8) is scheduled to defend his title that night against Tateki Matsuda (8-4).  Tickets start at just $10 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, NOVEMBER 8 AT 2 PM EST FROM THE FUSION LOUNGE IN LEWISTON, MAINE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (November 6, 2013) – The weigh-ins for New England Fights Mixed Martial Arts' (NEF MMA) next event, “NEF XI,” will take place Friday at 2 p.m. EST at the Fusion Lounge of the Ramada Conference Center located at 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240. “NEF XI” will take place at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee located at 190 Birch Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240, on Saturday, November 9th with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the first fight scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

All of the participants for Saturday night’s event will be on hand, including headliners Bantamweight Champion Paul Gorman and challenger Tateki Matsuda, as well as John Ortolani, Josh Watson, Jesse Erickson, Josh Parker, Bruce Boyington, Ryan Cowette, and many others. The weigh-in is open to both the public and media.

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

PROFESSIONAL

135 *Title Paul Gorman 9-8 (AMMA) vs Tateki Matsuda 8-4 (Sityodtong)

155 *Title John Ortolani 7-7 (Triumph) vs Tony Christodoulou 9-4 (Renzo Gracie)

230 Josh Watson 7-3 (Syndicate) vs Ryan Hodge 5-8 (F-2 Arena)

160 Jesse Erickson 1-1 (CMBJJ) vs Ryan Cowette 0-2 (MMA Athletix)

150 Bruce Boyington 3-5 (Young’s MMA) vs Josh Parker 4-7 (Independent)

AMATEUR

 

165 Wayne Ahlquist 2-5 (Lakes Region Vale Tudo) vs CJ Ewer 3-0 (Young’s MMA)

160 Jeremy Tyler 2-1 (Team Irish) vs Tollison Lewis 4-8 (Balanced Ground)

150 Nate Charles 1-6 (Balanced Ground) vs Corey Hinkley 2-0 (CMBJJ)

145 Dom Cofone 4-2 (Balanced Ground) vs Vovka Clay 5-2 (Triumph)

145 Caleb Hall 3-0 (Independent) vs Aaron Lacey 1-0 (Young’s MMA)

145 Jimmy Jackson 1-1 (Young’s MMA) vs Caleb Costello 0-2 (Team Irish)

145 Carl Langston 2-1 (Balanced Ground) vs Mike Pietersen 0-0 (Young’s MMA)

125 Trevor Hebert 1-1 (First Class MMA) vs Kevin Barrett 1-2 (Young’s MMA)

125 Maria Rios 3-1 (AMMA) vs Shannon Harney 2-2 (Independent)

125 Mike Brown 2-0 (Independent) vs Norman Fox 1-0 (MMA Athletix)

185 Mike Vangelist 0-0 (AMMA) vs Crowsneck Boutin 3-5 (Choi's)

NEF MMA’s next event, “NEF XI,” is scheduled to take place onSaturday, November 9, 2013 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7:00 pm.  Maine State MMA Bantamweight Champion Paul Gorman (9-8) is scheduled to defend his title that night against Tateki Matsuda (8-4).  John Ortolani (7-7) will meet Tony Christodoulou (9-4) for the vacant Maine State Lightweight Championship.  Tickets start at just $10 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.

Undefeated CJ Ewer Looks for Fourth Straight Victory in Lewiston on November 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (October 31, 2013) –New England Fights Mixed Martial Arts (NEF MMA) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on November 9, 2013 with the fight promotion's "NEF XI" event.  Among other contests, the fight card will feature a 165-pound catchweight amateur bout between CJ Ewer (3-0) and Wayne Ahlquist (2-5).

"It's such an overused cliché in the sport, but CJ Ewer is a 'beast' in every sense of the word," said NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson.  "He's a powerhouse, and he's got a bright future ahead of him in the fight game.  And he's with the team that can take him to the top."

That team is Bangor, Maine's Young's MMA.  Under the guidance of head coach Chris Young, the Young's camp has produced NEF MMA professional stars such as "THE" Ryan Sanders (5-4), Damon "The Omen" Owens (2-0), Bruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington (3-6) and current Maine State Featherweight Champion Ray "All Business" Wood (4-0).

"I enjoy completing in the NEF," said Ewer, "and feel very fortunate to be able to have a gym like Young's MMA in my corner."

Having made his debut this past July in Bangor at "NEF VIII Nations Collide: Canadian Invasion," Ewer has been on a tear through the NEF MMA amateur ranks, racking up three victories with the promotion in a span of just two months.  The first victory, in Bangor, was a unanimous decision win over Steve Erland (1-2).  It was a close fight that saw both athletes trying to grind out a victory on the mat.

Just three weeks after his successful debut, Ewer returned to the cage at "NEF IX" to defeat Steven Fontaine (0-1) in Biddeford, Maine, this time via second round submission.  Not one to rest on his laurels, Ewer was back in the NEF MMA cage a few weeks later at "NEF X" where he chalked-up an impressive second-round technical knockout (TKO) victory over the always-tough Crowsneck Boutin (3-5).  On November 9 in Lewiston, Ewer will look to make Ahlquist his fourth victim in as many months.  Ahlquist is a veteran of the New England amateur ranks, fighting out of Lakes Region Vale Tudo in Laconia, New Hampshire.

"From the footage I watched, he seems to be a really tough kid who is not afraid to get in there and do battle," said Ewer of Ahlquist. 

NEF MMA’s next event, “NEF XI,” is scheduled to take place onSaturday, November 9, 2013 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine with a bell time of 7:00 pm.  Maine State MMA Bantamweight Champion Paul Gorman (9-8) is scheduled to defend his title that night against Tateki Matsuda (8-4).  John Ortolani (7-7) will meet Tony Christodoulou (9-4) for the vacant Maine State Lightweight Championship.  Tickets start at just $10 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.

NEW ENGLAND FIGHTS ANNOUNCES FULL FIGHT CARD FOR NEF XI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (October 15, 2013) – New England Fights Mixed Martial Arts (NEF MMA) today announced the full card for the fight promotion's November 9 event, "NEF XI," scheduled to take place at the historic Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine.

Two Maine State title fights will headline the card, and will feature Paul Gorman (9-8) defending the Bantamweight Championship against the challenge of Tateki "Tech" Matsuda (8-4), as well as John Ortolani (7-7) meeting Tony Christodoulou (9-4) for the vacant Lightweight strap.  In addition, in a professional heavyweight contest, Josh "Stay Down" Watson (7-3) returns to the cage to face Ryan Hodge (5-8); professionals Bruce "Pretty Boy" Boyington (3-5) and Josh Parker (4-7) square off in a special "Grudge Match"; and Jesse "The Viking" Erickson (1-1) takes on Ryan Cowette (0-2) in a "Coach vs. Coach" bout at a catchweight of 160 pounds.  Popular Gardiner, Maine featherweight John "First Class" Raio (1-4) will also be in action on the pro card.

The amateur side of the fight card currently features 11 bouts, headlined by a 145-pound contest between top-ranked featherweight Vovka "KGB" Clay (5-2) and lightweight standout Dom Cofone (4-2).  A women's fight will also be featured, pitting Portland, Maine's Maria Rios (3-1) against Shannon Harney (2-2).

The full fight card (subject to change):

PROFESSIONAL

135 *Title Paul Gorman 9-8 (The Academy) vs Tateki Matsuda 8-4 (Sityodtong)

155 *Title John Ortolani 7-7 (Team Triumph) vs Tony Christodoulou 9-4 (Renzo Gracie)

230 Josh Watson 7-3 (Syndicate) vs Ryan Hodge 5-8 (F-2 Arena)

160 Jesse Erickson 1-1 (CMBJJ) vs Ryan Cowette 0-2 (MMA Athletix)

150 Bruce Boyington 3-5 (Young’s MMA) vs Josh Parker 4-7 (Independent)

145 John Raio 1-4 (First Class MMA) vs Josh Beauparlant 0-4 (Independent)

AMATEUR

 

180 Jacob Cameron 0-3 (Independent) vs John Gardner 0-1 (First Class MMA)

165 Wayne Ahlquist 2-5 (Lakes Region Vale Tudo) vs CJ Ewer 3-0 (Young’s MMA)

155 Pat Reardon 4-1 (Young’s MMA) vs Jeremy Tyler 2-1 (Team Irish)

150 Nate Charles 1-6 (Balanced Ground MMA) vs Corey Hinkley 2-0 (CMBJJ)

145 Dom Cofone 4-2 (Balanced Ground MMA) vs Vovka Clay 5-2 (Team Triumph)

 

145 Caleb Hall 3-0 (Independent) vs Aaron Lacey 1-0 (Young’s MMA)

145 Jimmy Jackson 1-1 (Young’s MMA) vs Caleb Costello 0-2 (Team Irish)

145 Carl Langston 2-1 (Balanced Ground MMA) vs Mike Pietersen 0-0 (Young’s MMA)

125 Trevor Hebert 1-1 (First Class MMA) vs Kevin Barrett 1-2 (Young’s MMA)

125 Maria Rios 3-1 (AMMA) vs Shannon Harney 2-2 (Independent)

125 Mike Brown 2-0 (Independent) vs Norman Fox 1-0 (MMA Athletix)

185 Mike Vangelist 0-0 (AMMA) vs TBD

125 Jason Bell 0-1 (IABJJ) vs TBD

135 Elias Leland 3-1 (AMMA) vs TBD

NEF MMA’s next event, “NEF XI,” is scheduled to take place onSaturday, November 9, 2013 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine.  Maine State MMA Bantamweight Champion Paul Gorman (9-8) is scheduled to defend his title that night against Tateki Matsuda (8-4).  Tickets start at just $10 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.