BREAKING--UNDEFEATED BEN GRADY STEPS IN AGAINST BRANDON MAILLET-FEVENS AT NEF 46

 [NEF PRESS RELEASE]

Portland, Maine (December 10, 2021) – New England Fights (NEF) returns with its next mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event, “NEF 46: Decade of Dominance,” on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. The leading regional promotion launched on February 11, 2012. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of a professional lightweight bout to the fight card. Ben Grady (2-0) is scheduled to face Michigan’s Brandon Maillet-Fevens (3-2) at a fight weight of 155-pounds.

Back in November, it was originally announced that Maillet-Fevens would be moving up to lightweight to face The Academy’s Emmett Huber (2-1). This week, however, Huber was forced to withdraw from the February bout due to an injury. Soon after Huber removed himself from the card, Evolution Athletix’s Ben Grady (2-0) agreed to the fight against Maillet-Fevens.

“It was unfortunate that Emmett was injured, but I was relieved that there was another guy available to take the fight,” Maillet-Fevens stated. “The opponent may have changed, but the goal remains the same. I'm going to go out there and finish this fight. I’m going right at this guy and I'm chasing a stoppage right from the opening bell.”

 Ben Grady made his MMA debut at “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction” in February 2020. That night, Grady quickly dispatched of Maillet-Fevens’ Central Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (CMBJJ) teammate, Jon Assam (2-3), by TKO in 42-seconds. Last July, Grady traveled to Indiana and stopped his opponent by knockout in just eight-seconds. In both bouts combined, Grady has needed less than one-minute of cage time to become undefeated. Grady is trained by Nate Libby in Saco, Maine.

 “I’m excited to compete against an experienced guy with a winning record,” Grady stated. “I will come forward and make February 12th my night.”

“NEF 46: Decade of Dominance” takes place on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Aura in Portland, Maine.  The event will commemorate NEF’s ten-year anniversary. Doors open at 6 pm with first fight at 7 pm.  Tickets are on sale now at www.Ticketmaster.com. 

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New England Fights Kicks off Super Bowl Weekend with a Stacked Night of Fights.

NEF 32: Super Saturday

Travis Lizotte

With a mere 24 hours before the eyes of the world settle upon U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota for Super Bowl 52,  the eyes of New England MMA fans will settle, once again, upon the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine as New England Fights presents it’s first fight card of the 2018 calendar year; NEF 32. Much like the show that will take place in Minnesota on Sunday; NEF 32 comes packed with “Star Power” as New England Fights welcomes back perhaps the biggest star in the promotions history, former Lightweight Champion; Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (14-11). Boyington’s rise to star power took place across 13 fights in the NEF cage, including four title fights on his way to becoming one of the region’s most decorated Lightweights of all time. New England Fights fans thought they had seen the last of Boyington in the NEF cage when he took his talents to the national level in 2016 signing a multi-fight contract with the World Series of Fighting. However, after three fights (2-1) including two hard fought split-decision victories over Rodrigo Almeida (13-4) and Saul Almeida (19-9) and a single loss to one of the World’s Top- Featherweight Prospects in Andre “The Bull” Harrison (17-0), current Professional Fighters League (formally WSOF) Featherweight Champion, Boyington’s contract was no longer being honored by the promotion. Boyington’s journey back to New England kicked off in August, when he fought top New England Lightweight; Nate “The Snake” Andrews (12-1) at CES 45 in Lincoln, Rhode Island. After suffering a tough loss to Andrews, it became more evident to NEF fans that Boyington’s career could in fact come full circle, with a return to the Lewiston, Maine based promotion. NEF matchmaker Matt Peterson wasted little time snatching up their promotion’s biggest star when he signed fan-favorite; Boyington to make his long awaited return to the NEF cage against 2-time NEF veteran; Team Link’s Taylor Trahan (7-8).

BRANDON BUSHAW SET TO RETURN AUGUST 3RD AGAINST DEREK SHOREY

[NEF Press Release]

Rumford, Maine (July 22, 2013) – New England Fights (NEF) today announced that Westbrook, Maine native Brandon Bushaw (6-2) will make his highly anticipated return to the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion when he takes on Derek Shorey (2-7) at “NEF IX” at the Biddeford Ice Arena in Biddeford, Maine on Saturday, August 3rd.

“Brandon resides in South Carolina now, so we’re really grateful to him for stepping-up on short notice and taking this fight against an always-tough Derek Shorey,” stated NEF co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo.

“Derek is better than his record indicates, plus Brandon is a natural bantamweight, so Derek will have a size and weight advantage in this scrap since it’s being contested at 145 pounds, stated NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson. “Both fighters are former Maine State wrestling champions, so this match-up will be a great one to watch for fans of ground fighting.”

COFONE-KRAMER SET TO CLASH AT NEF IX AUGUST 3RD

[NEF Press Release]

Rumford, Maine (July 18, 2013) – New England Fights (NEF) today announced the addition of a catchweight super fight to the promotion’s upcoming event “NEF IX” to be held at the Biddeford Ice Arena in Biddeford, Maine on Saturday, August 3rd. On that night, Team Irish PTC’s and Alexey Cruz Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Black Belt Kris Kramer (2-0) will battle Balanced Ground MMA’s, and former Maine State Wrestling Champion, Dominic Cofone (3-1). Kramer, a natural featherweight fighter and Cofone, a lightweight, have compromised and agreed to meet in the middle at a catchweight of 150-pounds for this significant bout.

“This is the best possible matchup imaginable right now between two of Maine’s most talented and promising amateur fighters,” stated NEF co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo.  “Dom Cofone has been on a tear since debuting back in February. His only loss was last month, a split-decision that happened out-of-state against Kirk Florian—younger brother of famous UFC veteran Kenny Florian—in a fight that many people, including myself, thought Dom won. Kris Kramer has put his elite-level Black Belt BJJ game to work in both of his wins by submitting his opponents in the first round. This fight puts an already stacked card over the top.”

Newly released New England Fights Video features 5 Main Event Pro Bouts!

NEF Releases Five Fight "Main Card" YouTube video

 on the mixed-martial arts promotion's YouTube channel.  NEF VII took place on Saturday, May 18 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine before more than 3,000 fans.  WesternMassMMA.com's, Joe "The Artist" Leonard and his production crew from Frontier Community Access Television filmed the event and assembled the promotions video's seen on YouTube.  Three videos that included the Davis/ Heliger fight, Spencer/Sobel, and Saintvil/Secord were featured last Friday on the AXS.TV channel during the Inside MMA show hosted by Bas Rutten and Kenny Rice. 

The main card for the event, heralded as rivaling "any that the region has seen" (NortheastMMA.net) and as "one of the best shows I have been to" (WesternMassMMA.com), featured five fights, including: Maine MMA legend and UFC veteran "The Irish Hand Grenade" Marcus Davis (30-9) going the distance with young up-and-comer Darrius Heyliger (5-2); World Series of Fighting competitor Travis "The Showstopper" Bartlett (8-4) facing off with former NFL star and current number-one ranked northeast heavyweight Tyler King (7-1) for the Maine State Heavyweight Championship; UFC veteran Henry Martinez (9-4) battling Dez "Rasta Man" Green (9-1) for the Maine State Lightweight Championship; "All Business" Ray Wood (3-0) taking on Ahsan Abdullah (3-3); and Jarod Lawton (3-1) scoring yet another late-fight submission to pull victory from the jaws of defeat in a welterweight battle with Cody Anderson (1-2).  The video for the event was produced by Joe Leonard of Frontier Community Access Television and commentated by Peter Czymbor of NESportsTV.

New England Fights! Announces Historic 35 Fights for May 18 Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (April 16, 2013) – Today New England Fights! (NEF) announced that the Combat Sports Authority of Maine (CSAM) had approved the full fight card for the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion’s seventh event scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 18 at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine.

“This promises to be the most explosive event for New England Fights to date,” stated NEF co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo. “We’ve put together the most action-packed card possible to bring to Lewiston, Maine on May 18. With two UFC vets featured, two title fights, MMA-legend Marcus Davis headlining and 35 fights total—what more could a combat sports fan demand for 25 dollars? You won’t find better entertainment value for your money anywhere in the Northeast!”

Former Top-Ranked Fighter John "First Class" Raio Joins NEF Front Office As Athlete Development Manager

Lewiston, Maine (April 4, 2013) New England Fights! (NEF) is proud to announce that John "First Class" Raio, a former top-ranked amateur mixed martial artist, current professional fighter and Bellator veteran, has joined the NEF staff as the company's Manager of Athlete Development.

"John Raio has been a personal friend of mine for almost fifteen years," stated NEF co-owner and matchmaker Matt Peterson. "During that time, I have had the pleasure of watching him grow and mature as an athlete and as a human being. His journey has won him a wonderful family, a fulfilling career outside of fighting as a successful employee of the U.S. Postal Service, an undefeated run as an amateur mixed martial artist and the opportunity to compete as a professional at the pinnacle of the sport. Now, it will be an honor to work alongside him directly in NEF to continue to build mixed martial arts in Maine and the rest of New England."

New England Fights! Signs Jesse Erickson and Josh Parker, Two Set to Compete May 18 In Lewiston, Maine

Jesse Erickson in his last amateur fight for NEF

[NEF Press Release]

Lewiston, Maine (April 2, 2013) -- In a continuing effort to scout, sign and develop the best talent in the Northeast, New England Fights! (NEF) is proud to announce the addition of two talented professional lightweights to its roster in Jesse "The Viking" Erickson (0-1) and Josh Parker (4-5). NEF has signed both prospects to multi-fight promotional contracts and the two will compete against one another at NEF VII on May 18.

"NEF is committed to working with the best established and up-and-coming fighters in the region," said NEF co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo. "With these two latest signings, we've achieved both of those priorities."

Erickson joins fellow NEF fighter Ray Wood as a former top-ranked-amateur recently turned professional to sign with the promotion. Erickson holds notable wins in the amateur ranks over Aubrey Rion, Drew Waltz and Tollison Lewis. The Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) product recently made his professional debut in Bellator MMA and lost a hard-fought battle with undefeated Team Irish standout Jon Lemke (2-0).

New England Fights! Launches App For iPhone and Android

[NEF Press Release]

Lewiston, Maine (April 1, 2013) -- New England Fights! (NEF) is proud to announce the launch of the “New England Fights” application. “New England Fights” is now available for free on the iTunes App Store for the iPhone, iPad, iTouch, and in Google Play for Android mobile platform users.

The user-friendly app provides another dimension for fans to experience NEF’s high quality brand of mixed martial arts entertainment. The app provides fans with many of the same features available at newenglandfights.com in a streamlined format for users on the go. After logging into the app, fans can access the official NEF Facebook page and Twitter account, watch official NEF fight videos, listen to the NEF podcast, submit photos and interact with other NEF followers through the Fan Wall, and be the first to receive notices about event discounts and other giveaway offers.

NEF Fight Video: Dustin Theriault vs. Tollison Lewis

Watch Dustin Theriault vs. Tollison Lewis from NEF Fight Night IV.

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New England Fights! Adds Brandon Fleming vs. Dez Green to November 17 Card

[NEF Press Release]

Lewiston, Maine (October 26, 2012) –New England Fights! (NEF) is pleased to announce the addition of a professional mixed martial arts bout to its card scheduled for November 17, 2012. That bout will feature Dez Green (5-0) of Team Bombsquad taking on Brandon Fleming (2-1) of South Shore Sportfighting at a catchweight of 150 pounds. The fight will take place at NEF's Fight Night V event at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine.

"Dez Green was initially supposed to meet Jamie Harrison (4-1) on this card to crown the first-ever Maine State Lightweight Champion," stated NEF co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo. "Unfortunately, Jamie was injured in training, leaving Dez without an opponent. That's when Brandon Fleming's coach stepped in, requesting the fight with Dez. This is a great fight added to an already-solid fight card."

New England Fights! Announces Fight Card for November 17 Event in Lewiston, Maine

Lewiston, Maine (October 25, 2012) – When New England Fights! (NEF) returns to the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine on November 17, 2012, it will present its fifth and final card of what has proven to be a banner year for the young fight promotion. Aptly titled "FIGHT NIGHT V," the event is currently scheduled to feature five pro fights and sixteen amateur fights.

"NEF has garnered a reputation for providing its fans with an unmatched quality of entertainment," stated NEF co-owner and promoter Nick DiSalvo. "When our fans buy a ticket and come to the Colisee they expect to be treated to several hours of knock-outs, submissions, and great fights. That is what we strive to put together for them, and we do it at very reasonable ticket prices."

NEF brass credits those affordable ticket prices coupled with quality fight cards as the catalysts behind four wildly successful events this year. The promotion is averaging around 3,000 fans per show, outperforming many local competitors by four to five times in terms of attendance. Yet achieving such prosperity has not come without its challenges.

New England Fights Announces Their Last Event For 2012

It is official!!  We are just days away before New England Fight's Fight Night IV and they just announced yesterday the date for Fight Night V.  Their last event of 2012 will take place on Saturday, November 17th at the Colisee in Lewiston Maine!!  They stated that they have several fights already together for this one.  I imagine there will be some title fights mixed in there as well.  They also mentioned that fans in attendance for this Saturday will have first dibs on tickets.  The front rows sold out within minutes at the last show.  CityBoy and Warchild will be there live this Saturday with the live play by play so keep it right here for all you local mma action.  I am sure they will announce some of Fight Night's V fights that night and you aren't there and you want to hear it first then you gotta follow along with the play by play. Tickets are still on sale for Fight Night IV.  https://ticketing.thecolisee.com/Online/default.asp or call the box office tomorrow between 9 am and 5 pm at 207-783-2009 x 525.

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With Soap Am Out; Jason Skip Libby In To Face Ray Wood

[NEF Press Release]

Lewiston, Maine (August 27, 2012) – New England Fights! (NEF) announced today a change in their card for Fight Night IV scheduled for September 8, 2012 in Lewiston, ME at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. It was previously announced that NEF veteran and Bangor, ME resident Ray “All Business” Wood (4-1) would meet Soap Am (4-0) in a long-awaited matchup of the northeast’s number three (Wood) and number one (Am) ranked amateur featherweights. However, an injury has forced Soap Am to withdraw from the bout. Taking Am’s place will be previously ranked lightweight Jason “Skip” Libby (3-2) from Bill Jones’ The Shop training center. Ray Wood has agreed to move up and face Libby at his weight class of 155 pounds.

NEF Fight Video John Healey vs. Cleon Hoggard

Another great fight From NEF Fight Night III in Lewiston, Maine.

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NEF Fight Video: Allan Josselyn vs. Matt Bender

My favorite line is from Pete Czymbor saying "This is a  rock 'em sock 'em wild affair!"  Just watch for yourselves.

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Maine’s Team Irish Makes New England Fights Promotional Debut on September 8

Lewiston, Maine (August 13, 2012) – New England Fights (NEF) is proud to announce that its fight card for Fight Night IV on September 8 at The Androscoggin Bank Colisée in Lewiston, Maine will feature eight competitors from Team Irish.

“On the first three Fight Night cards in Maine, Team Irish was notably absent,” said NEF promoter and co-owner Nick DiSalvo. “Team Irish is not only one of the biggest teams in Maine, but it’s one of the biggest teams in the world of MMA. Matt (Peterson) and I are thrilled to have them as part of the NEF family now. Their presence is going to really shake things up in the ranks of NEF from here on out.”