New England Fights, Lewiston, ME (2025)

09/14/2025

𝘾𝙊𝙍𝙎𝙊𝙉 𝘿𝙀𝙈𝘼𝙉𝘿𝙎 𝘼 𝙏𝙍𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝘽𝙔 🔥 𝙄𝙉 𝙋𝙍𝙊 𝘿𝙀𝘽𝙐𝙏 𝘼𝙂𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙎𝙏 𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙉𝙀𝙍

Bangor, Maine (September 14, 2025) – New England Fights (“NEF”) returns with “NEF 64: Call to Arms” on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. The event will showcase a stacked lineup of mixed martial arts (MMA) and kickboxing bouts. Tickets are available now at www.ticketmaster.com.

Earlier today, NEF announced a professional welterweight showdown between two fighters familiar to NEF fans: Christian Turner (9-2) and Devin Corson (0-0 pro debut).

American Top Team’s Christian “The Titan” Turner burst onto the NEF scene at NEF 56 in February 2024 when he finished James Lawson (0-7) with strikes in just 23 seconds. He quickly returned at NEF 57 that April, earning a unanimous decision victory over lightweight contender Kyle “Poof” Pufahl (6-2). Turner closed out 2024 with a highlight-reel knockout of NEF legend Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington (19-14) at NEF 60. Now, Turner has moved permanently to welterweight, where he looks to continue his winning streak.

“I’m looking forward to coming back to NEF to put on a show for the Mainers in great fashion,” Turner said.

Like Turner, Devin Corson began his career at 155 pounds before moving up to welterweight. Corson debuted in 2017 and compiled a strong 5-1 amateur record. He capped off his amateur run by capturing the NEF Welterweight Championship with a dominant finish of David Burke (0-1) at NEF 54 in September 2023. Now, Corson is set to make his professional debut and has made it clear he intends to dive straight into meaningful fights. He trains at Titan Athletics in Brewer, Maine.

“I’m humbled for the chance to compete against an opponent who has already accomplished a lot at a young age,” said Corson. “I like being the underdog. I want to test my heart and spirit against tough competition. I don’t want easy fights—I’m here to test myself. The only things I fear are God and not trying!”

“The theme for this event is called ‘Call to Arms’ for a reason,” said NEF co-founder Matt Peterson. “A Call to Arms is about awakening resolve. It’s an urgent cry that stirs the dormant spirit, demanding courage, unity, and momentum. It rouses people from passivity and challenges them to rise with conviction. That’s exactly what you see in these matchups—fighters like Devin Corson refusing easy paths, demanding real tests, and stepping boldly into the arena. Because a Call to Arms is more than words—it’s deeds, and on November 8, these athletes will answer it.”

“NEF 64: Call to Arms” takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first fight at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now at www.TicketMaster.com.

09/13/2025

𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓: 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐊𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐀𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐅 𝟔𝟒

Bangor, Maine (September 13, 2025) – New England Fights (“NEF”) returns with “NEF 64: Call to Arms” on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. The card will feature a full lineup of mixed martial arts (MMA) and kickboxing bouts. Tickets are available now at www.TicketMaster.com.

Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of a professional light heavyweight matchup: David Burke (0-1) vs Logan Bond (0-0) at 205 pounds.

Prior to turning pro, David Burke was already a familiar face in the NEF amateur ranks, earning a lightning-fast 19-second victory over David McCarty (2-5) at NEF 47 in May 2022. He followed that up with a first-round finish of four-time Maine state wrestling champion Ryan Fredette (0-1) at NEF 48 in July 2022. The final fight of Burke’s amateur run was an unsuccessful grueling contest against Devin Corson (5-1) for the NEF Welterweight Championship in September 2023 at NEF 54.

Burke last competed in the NEF cage at NEF 56 in February 2024, where he made his professional debut in a hard-fought contest against Jeff Reynolds (2-1). Although Burke fell short via rear-naked choke, the bout was an unforgettable display of tenacity and skill, with both athletes drawing blood and showcasing remarkable heart and determination. After a lengthy layoff and a determined search for the right opportunity, Burke is ready to make his return and reestablish himself on November 8.

“November 8, the people’s main event is back,” Burke said. “NEF has always taken care of me and I’m happy to be back for another scrap. There’s a lot of dorks in this game playing pretend fighter and padding their records, but not me. I want a war. I’m challenging myself by competing in a third weight class. It’s been a struggle finding opportunities, but I’m thankful someone has signed a contract to fight me finally. My goal from this point forward is to make anyone who steps into the cage with me go through something they will never be able to forget. I want every one of my opponents to look back at our fight as the worst thing they have ever had to go through. As always, expect violence and blood!”

Facing Burke is Logan Bond, a standout from Ascension Athletics in Connecticut. Bond steps into the professional ranks with a 4-3 amateur record and two previous appearances in the NEF cage. Notably, Bond shares a common victory over David McCarty and holds a win against current NEF heavyweight champion Brandon Oldenburg (3-3) at NEF 54 in September 2023. With his professional debut on the horizon, Bond looks to make an immediate impact and continue his success in the NEF cage.

“It’s been too long since my last fight, so I’m excited to get back in there with a high-level opponent,” Bond said. “This is going to be a damn good fight!”

“NEF 56 proved David can compete through adversity—he stayed composed in a demanding fight,” said NEF co-founder Matt Peterson. “Logan returns undefeated in our cage, with a résumé that includes a win over current NEF heavyweight champion Brandon Oldenburg. The matchup is balanced and timely. It’s a high-value test for both men in Bangor.”

“NEF 64: Call to Arms” takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first fight at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now at www.TicketMaster.com.

09/12/2025

Day 1️⃣ energy. Danny Buteau's debut ⏮️

09/12/2025

𝑩𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑶𝑹 𝑩𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑨𝑴𝑾𝑬𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻𝑺: 𝑱𝑶𝑺É 𝑷𝑬𝑹𝑬𝑰𝑹𝑨 𝑽𝑺. 𝑩𝑹𝑨𝑫𝒀 𝑵𝑨𝑺𝑶𝑵 𝑨𝑫𝑫𝑬𝑫 𝑻𝑶 𝑵𝑬𝑭 64

Bangor, Maine (September 12, 2025) – New England Fights (“NEF”) will return with “NEF 64: Call to Arms” on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. The card will feature a full lineup of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing bouts. Tickets are available now at www.TicketMaster.com.

Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur bantamweight bout: José Pereira (1-3) vs. Brady Nason (0-0) at 135 pounds.

Since making his amateur debut in February 2024 at NEF 56, José Pereira has become a familiar name inside the NEF cage. Representing Nostos, Pereira burst onto the scene with a spectacular knockout victory just 1:31 into the first round over Shane Bourgoin (0-2). That explosive debut set the tone for a challenging amateur run, as Pereira stayed active and tested himself against tough competition.

After his debut win, he faced a setback at NEF 57, where a doctor stoppage due to a cut handed him a loss against Ezra Butler (3-2). Pereira returned to the cage at NEF 60 in November 2024, going the distance before dropping a tough third-round loss to Jared Whitney (2-1).

Most recently, at NEF 63, Pereira stepped up in weight on short notice to compete at 145 pounds against John Soucy (2-0). Despite his natural home being the bantamweight division, Pereira showed his fighting spirit by going the distance with Soucy, ultimately losing by unanimous decision. Now, he's set to continue his journey in the NEF cage, bringing his experience and determination back to the spotlight.

“I love fighting in Bangor and I can't wait to go in there and have fun,” Pereira said.

Stepping into the NEF cage for the very first time, newcomer Brady Nason is ready to make his mark. While he may be an unknown quantity to NEF fans right now, Nason brings fresh energy and the hunger of a fighter looking to establish his name in the promotion.

“Thank you to NEF for letting me make me debut in Bangor,” Nason said, “On November 8th, everyone is going to see something special. It may be a striker’s delight, or it may just be pure MMA—turn out to see the show!”

“NEF 64: Call to Arms” takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first fight at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now at www.TicketMaster.com.

09/11/2025

𝙈𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙀’𝙎 𝙈𝘼𝘾𝙈𝙄𝙇𝙇𝘼𝙉 𝙇𝙊𝙊𝙆𝙎 𝙏𝙊 𝙍𝙀𝘽𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘿 𝘼𝙎 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙔𝙊𝙍𝙆’𝙎 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙃𝘼𝙈 𝘿𝙀𝘽𝙐𝙏𝙎 𝘼𝙏 𝙉𝙀𝙁 64

Bangor, Maine (September 11, 2025) – New England Fights (“NEF”) returns with NEF 64: Call to Arms on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. The event will feature a full lineup of mixed martial arts (MMA) and kickboxing bouts. Tickets are available now at www.ticketmaster.com.

Earlier today, NEF announced an amateur lightweight bout: Jacob MacMillan (1-1) vs. Preston Parham (1-0) at 155 pounds.

Jacob MacMillan burst onto the NEF scene earlier this year with a debut win at NEF 61, submitting Massachusetts’ Rob Boyle (1-1) in just over a minute and electrifying his hometown Portland crowd. He returned last month at NEF 63, where he suffered the first loss of his career to Indiana’s Justin Wygant (3-2).

Determined to stay active, MacMillan will now make his third appearance in ten months when he steps back into the cage at NEF 64. He trains at The Academy under Maine MMA pioneers and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belts Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner.

“I’m excited to make the walk back into the NEF cage on November 8th,” MacMillan said. “Whether I’m fighting or competing, it doesn’t matter. I live for it.”

New York’s Preston Parham will make his NEF debut at NEF 64, but he is already connected to the promotion. He trains alongside former NEF Bantamweight Champion Marco Berreondo, who is also set to compete on the Bangor card in his pro debut against top-ranked amateur featherweight Danny Buteau. Parham made his own MMA debut earlier this year, winning by first-round knockout. He represents Warriors Nation MMA in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood.

“I want to thank Allah for this opportunity that NEF has given me to show my skills and hours of training that I have put in,” Parham said. “I also want to thank my teammates who have put the hours in the gym with me making me better every day. And I hope to put on a show inshallah.”

NEF 64: Call to Arms takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first fight at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now at www.TicketMaster.com.

09/10/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐄𝐅 𝟔𝟒

Bangor, Maine (September 10, 2025) – New England Fights (“NEF”) returns with “NEF 64: Call to Arms” on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. The card will feature a full lineup of mixed martial arts (MMA) and kickboxing bouts. Tickets are available now at www.TicketMaster.com.

Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur bantamweight matchup: Qasim Abdullah (3-2) vs. Alex Behling (2-3) at 135 pounds.

Qasim Abdullah burst onto the NEF scene in February 2023 and quickly terrorized the flyweight division. He rattled off three consecutive victories that year, dazzling fans with dominant wrestling and repeatedly throwing opponents overhead for highlight-reel suplexes. After establishing himself at 125 pounds, Abdullah made the decision to move up to bantamweight. Since then, results have been harder to come by, with losses to reigning champion Jackson Campbell (5-0) and, most recently, top contender Julian Connerton (7-3) at NEF 63. November’s fight against Behling continues Abdullah’s rivalry with Nostos— his third meeting with the camp after going undefeated in the first two. Qasim trains at The Choi Institute.

When asked for comment, Qasim offered no words ahead of the fight, only a guarantee that he’ll let his actions speak on November 8.

Alex Behling’s uneven record is no reflection of his ability. He has never been finished in a fight and represents one of New England’s most successful teams, Nostos, under the guidance of former NEF Lightweight Champion and UFC veteran Devin Powell. Behling last competed in the NEF cage at NEF 57 in April 2024, earning a first-round finish over William Lagasse (2-5). In November, he returns looking to remain unbeaten inside the promotion.

“I’m confident everywhere,” said Behling. “I’m gonna make him play my game. From there, I’ll find a finish whether it’s on the feet or on the ground and I’ll put him away. He’s beaten two guys from our gym in the past which will make it even sweeter.”

“From his silent walkouts to his suplexes to his intensity in post-fight interviews, Qasim has always been a fighter who delivers unforgettable moments in NEF,” said NEF co-founder Matt Peterson. “Alex is dangerous because he’s durable, battle-tested, and sharpened every day in one of New England’s top gyms. Together, they represent the heart of New England MMA — hungry athletes chasing their breakthrough.”

“NEF 64: Call to Arms” takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first fight at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now at www.TicketMaster.com.

09/09/2025

𝘾𝙇𝘼𝙍𝙆𝙎 𝘾𝙊𝙇𝙇𝙄𝘿𝙀: 𝘾𝘼𝙏𝘾𝙃𝙒𝙀𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 𝙆𝙄𝘾𝙆𝘽𝙊𝙓𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘽𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙇𝙀 𝙎𝙀𝙏 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙉𝙀𝙁 64

Bangor, Maine (September 9, 2025) – New England Fights (“NEF”) returns with NEF 64: Call to Arms on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. The event will feature a full lineup of mixed martial arts (MMA) and kickboxing bouts. Tickets are available now at www.ticketmaster.com.

Earlier today, NEF announced an amateur catchweight kickboxing bout: Richard Clark (2-4-1) vs. Issiah Lucas-Clark (0-0) at 140 pounds.

Richard Clark made his NEF debut in August at NEF 63: Cruel Summer. He delivered a composed three-round performance, outworking Alex Smith (0-1) to earn a unanimous decision victory. Prior to joining NEF, Clark competed in Muay Thai bouts across Massachusetts and Vermont. He trains under Dustin Veinott at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ). Veinott himself competed in the first NEF kickboxing bout, held in New Hampshire in 2021.

“I’m ready to build on my win streak and stay active,” Clark said. “Moving up to 140 will bring out an improved version of myself on November 8.”

Issiah Lucas-Clark will make his amateur debut on November 8. He trains daily at Titan Athletics alongside several athletes well known to NEF fans, including former NEF Lightweight Champion Bruce “Pretty Boy” Boyington, NEF Heavyweight Champion Brandon Oldenburg, former NEF Welterweight Champion Devin Corson, former NEF heavyweight contender Miles Emery, and current pro lightweight contender Ed Davis.

“I’m excited for this fight—it’s been a long time coming,” Lucas-Clark said. “I look forward to testing myself against an experienced opponent. With the team I have behind me, I’ll be ready. It’s going to be a fun night for sure.”

“Fight nights like NEF 64 showcase the heart of this sport—fighters stepping forward to seize their moment,” said NEF co-founder Matt Peterson. “Richard has proven his toughness in the cage, and Issiah has put in the work with a championship-caliber team. When experience meets ambition, fans can expect something special on November 8.”

“NEF 64: Call to Arms” takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first fight at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now at www.TicketMaster.com.

09/08/2025

𝙀𝘿 𝘿𝘼𝙑𝙄𝙎 𝙎𝙀𝙏 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝘾𝘼𝙂𝙀 𝙍𝙀𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙉 𝘼𝙏 “𝙉𝙀𝙁 64” 𝘼𝙂𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙎𝙏 𝙑𝙀𝙏𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙉 𝙇𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙇 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙂

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bangor, Maine (September 8, 2025) – New England Fights (“NEF”) presents its next event “NEF 64: Call to Arms,” on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. The event will feature a full slate of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing bouts. Tickets are on sale now at www.TicketMaster.com.

Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of a professional MMA lightweight bout to the card. Ed Davis (3-1) will meet Lionel Young (11-22) at a fight weight of 155 pounds.

Ed “WAR” Davis will return to the cage for the first time since last February when he submitted Matt Denning (8-25) in the first round of their encounter at “NEF 61.” Davis is known as a finisher with all three of his pro wins and his two amateur wins coming by way of stoppage. He is a veteran of the Professional Fighters League (PFL) cage where he competed at the venerable Madison Square Garden in New York City. Davis represents Titan Athletics in nearby Brewer, Maine.

“I’m super excited to be getting back in the cage in Bangor,” noted Davis. “I like the match up with Young. He’s a tough guy who only fights other tough opponents. He is 15 rankings ahead of me in New England and I’m looking forward to getting in there and making a statement and taking his slot. November 8 is going to be a date that you do not want to miss! Be sure to bring your popcorn to the fights and don’t miss the fireworks. I’ll see you guys soon!”

Massachusetts’ Lionel “Boogz” Young is one of the most recognizable names in all of New England fight sports. A longtime veteran, he has competed regularly since 2009 throughout the region. Young is also a veteran of the boxing ring. This fight will mark his return to the NEF cage for the first time since 2018. Young represents Citadel Martial Arts and Stay Young Fitness.

“I’m gonna rejoice that I have the chance to whoop this boy in his hometown and make MMA in New England great again,” said Young, “because what is New England MMA without a boogeyman?!”

“NEF 64: Call to Arms” takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Doors will open at 6 pm with the first fight taking place at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now at www.TicketMaster.com.

09/07/2025

𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙒𝙀𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙎 𝙎𝙀𝙀𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏 𝙒𝙄𝙉𝙎 𝘼𝘿𝘿𝙀𝘿 𝙏𝙊 𝙉𝙀𝙁 64

Bangor, Maine (September 7, 2025) – New England Fights (“NEF”) returns with “NEF 64: Call to Arms” on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. The event will feature a full lineup of mixed martial arts (MMA) and kickboxing bouts. Tickets are available now at www.TicketMaster.com.

Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur lightweight matchup between Ben Rogers (0-1) and Caleb Flanders (0-1).

Rogers made his NEF debut last month at NEF 63 against undefeated Nostos fighter Avery Poole (3-0). He fell via first-round submission, but the Portland native was undeterred and chose to make an immediate turnaround for NEF 64. Rogers trains at The Academy in Portland under Maine MMA pioneers and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Black Belts Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner.

“A lot of lessons were learned in my debut fight,” Rogers said. “I plan to use these when I step in the cage on November 8th.”

Like his opponent, Flanders also dropped his debut—losing a decision to Kyle Warren (1-1) at NEF 60 in November 2024. Unlike Rogers, however, Flanders took a year away from competition before committing to his return at NEF 64. He trains at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CMBJJ) under recently retired NEF fighter and BJJ Black Belt Jesse “The Viking” Erickson.

"I'm excited to get back in the cage at NEF 64,” Flanders said. “My debut fight was in Bangor and I'm excited to be back at the Cross Insurance Center to bring the violence. I've been working hard in the gym. I'm confident and ready to showcase my talent and do whatever it takes to get my hand raised."

“At NEF, we showcase athletes who embody courage and resilience,” said NEF co-founder Matt Peterson. “Ben and Caleb have each faced adversity, and now they’re stepping back into the cage with everything to gain. On November 8, fans in Bangor will see one of them break through with that first NEF win.”

“NEF 64: Call to Arms” takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the first fight scheduled for 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at www.TicketMaster.com.

09/06/2025

𝙐𝙉𝙁𝙄𝙉𝙄𝙎𝙃𝙀𝘿 𝘽𝙐𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙎𝙎: 𝘼𝙇-𝙎𝘼𝘼𝘿𝙄 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙀𝙑𝘼𝙉𝙎 𝙎𝙀𝙏 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙁𝙇𝙔𝙒𝙀𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 𝙍𝙀𝙈𝘼𝙏𝘾𝙃 𝘼𝙏 𝙉𝙀𝙁 64

Bangor, Maine (September 6, 2025) – New England Fights (“NEF”) returns with “NEF 64: Call to Arms” on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. The card will feature a full lineup of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing bouts. Tickets are available now at www.TicketMaster.com.

Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur flyweight matchup: Hussin Al-Saadi (3-2) vs. Axjaivion Evans (2-2) at 125 pounds.

The two previously met at NEF 59 in September 2024, where Al-Saadi earned a split-decision victory after a spirited three-round battle.

Following that bout, Al-Saadi moved up in weight to face undefeated bantamweight champion Jackson Campbell (5-0) at NEF 60. He dropped a unanimous decision in the contest.

Earlier this year, Al-Saadi returned to his natural weight class—where he had been undefeated—to challenge New York’s Khusan Jamshidov (4-1) for the vacant NEF flyweight championship. In a highly technical five-round standup showcase, Al-Saadi fell short by split decision. Because Jamshidov missed championship weight, the title remained vacant.

Despite consecutive setbacks, Al-Saadi, who trains out of the Choi Institute in Portland, Maine, remains focused on his goal of capturing NEF gold. He views his upcoming rematch with Evans as the next step toward the top of the regional rankings.

“I’m coming for my title,” Al-Saadi said.

Like his opponent, Evans has kept busy since their first meeting. He rebounded with a win earlier this year on a Massachusetts fight card before taking on former NEF Flyweight Champion Jake Ferri (5-0) in June. Evans dropped a decision to Ferri, a decorated collegiate wrestler.

With both fighters coming off rare career losses, each is determined to make a statement in their November 8 rematch.

“Fans can expect a way better performance from me than what they saw in our first fight,” Evans said. “I have gotten so much better from my last fight with Hussin. It will be a banger fight. Don’t miss it!”

“When I pitched this rematch, both camps accepted immediately,” said NEF co-founder Matt Peterson. “That speaks to the competitive fire driving these fighters. Our fans expect authentic competition—and this fight delivers. Two evenly matched athletes with unfinished business—it’s the kind of bout that makes NEF fight nights like November 8th unforgettable.”

“NEF 64: Call to Arms” takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first fight at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now at www.TicketMaster.com.

09/05/2025

𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐌 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄, 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐀𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐅 𝟔𝟒

Bangor, Maine (September 5, 2025) – New England Fights (“NEF”) will return with “NEF 64: Call to Arms” on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. The card will feature a full lineup of mixed-martial-arts (MMA) and kickboxing bouts. Tickets are available now at www.TicketMaster.com.

Earlier today, NEF announced an amateur light heavyweight matchup between two promotional newcomers: Michael Hamm (0-0) and Tresdon Mills (0-0) at 205 pounds.

Hamm will make his long-awaited debut after a dramatic turn at NEF 63 in Lewiston, where his scheduled opponent refused to compete at the last moment. Ready to walk in front of friends and family, Hamm was left without a fight but not without motivation heading into November.

A former Oak Hill High School wrestler, Hamm trains with Kenney’s MMA in Lisbon, Maine.

“I’d like to thank NEF for another opportunity to showcase the hard work I’ve been putting in,” Hamm said. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t in Lewiston due to my opponent leaving. I was mad that night. I was hungry then and now I’m starving. I want to thank Tresdon for accepting this fight, but we are gonna go to war on November 8th in Bangor, and I'm looking forward to it. Tresdon, you may feel some residuals from August 9th. I expect it to be a tough fight. I may not have an official record inside the cage, but I’m walking into weigh-ins 1-0.”

Tresdon Mills also brings a wrestling pedigree to the cage. The 21-year-old Mountain Valley High School product was a regional champion and placed third at the state championships. He now trains out of the renowned GRCC gym in Rumford, Maine.

“This is a great matchup, classic wrestler versus wrestler,” Mills said. “I’m headed in prepared for a very exciting brawl. Expect fireworks from both of us.”

“NEF 64 is shaping up to be a blistering night of action in Bangor,” said NEF co-founder Matt Peterson. “Hamm and Mills bring proud wrestling backgrounds and the hunger of first-time competitors. When athletes like this meet, the result is a contest that truly embodies the spirit of New England MMA.”

“NEF 64: Call to Arms” takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the first fight at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now at www.TicketMaster.com.

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