LEWISTON — The heroes and villains of New England Fights came together Friday as they prepare to face off at the promotion’s next big event Saturday at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston. Again, NEF will feature both boxing and mixed martial arts fights at the Colisee, beginning at 7 p.m. Among the main events […]
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Mixed martial arts: Caleb Hall wins NEF amateur featherweight title
Ten fights later, Hall has a title belt to show for that grueling, circuitous journey. He forced Erik Nelson of Lewiston’s Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to tap out midway through the second round Saturday night in their New England Fights amateur featherweight championship battle at Androscoggin Bank Colisee. “It feels good. It’s about time,” Hall […]
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Beach to Beacon: Race continues to draw them in
For some, running the TD Beach to Beacon 10K is about the thrill of competition, both with other runners and with the ticking hands of time. For others, the race is about camaraderie, seeing familiar faces in a familiar — and healthy — setting each August. A select few continue to run the race, first […]
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Mixed martial arts: Jesse Erickson, Matt Denning lead local charge at NEF XIX
LEWISTON — Professionals from Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Lewiston and amateurs from Greater Rumford Community Center share the spotlight Saturday night when mixed martial arts ends its summer hiatus with New England Fights XIX. Bell time at Androscoggin Bank Colisee is 7 p.m. Seven pro bouts and 14 amateur scraps are scheduled. Teammates Jesse “The Viking” […]
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NEF XV: Erickson eyes redemption in title bout
LEWISTON — Chances at redemption in the mixed martial cage, or any athletic endeavor, don’t often offer themselves in a span of 10 weeks. Jesse “The Viking” Erickson of Auburn appreciates the courtesy Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington showed him by granting an immediate rematch of their Sept. 6 NEF lightweight title bout. “I look forward […]
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MMA Fight Night: Three title bouts top jam-packed card
LEWISTON — Bang (and kick, and grapple) for the buck has characterized most New England Fights activity at Androscoggin Bank Colisee since the successful partnership began. Not only is Saturday night’s show no exception, it’s nearly a record for action confined to one card. As of Thursday afternoon, 27 fights were on the docket, two […]
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Mixed Martial Arts: Bang! Bang! Auburn brothers double up
LEWISTON — Forget the classic rock directives of “take it to the limit” or “takin’ it to the streets.” With time winding down in his rookie ruckus as a mixed martial artist Saturday night, 18-year-old Edward Little High School senior Sheldon Bang wanted to take it to the mat. Nothing more, nothing less, and nothing […]
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Mixed Martial Arts: NEF to hit double-digit milestone Saturday
LEWISTON — Did you hear the one about the politician and the attorney who got together to talk about mixed martial arts? The result is no joke. Matt Peterson, state representative from Rumford, and Nick DiSalvo, Massachusetts lawyer, adjourned their meeting with the dream of staging a single fight card. Saturday at Androscoggin Bank Colisee […]