There have been a few changes since my teaser and the now. A few fighters were not able to make it to the weigh ins so the big title fight between John Ortolani and Jon Lemke is off the table. NEF tried for a last minute replacement but it just wasn't happening. Also Jesse Erickson/Tunde fight also had to be scrapped due to Tunde not able to make it to weigh ins. Now, there is 25 fights and is going to be another memorable night right here in Lewiston Maine.
--We are now here and the fights are about to start. John Vena will be our host for the evening. The national anthem has been sung and we are ready to begin. The crowd was about 2000 people for the event. For vendors I noticed Kill Their Will and SuckerPunch Athletics were in attendance. For local celebrities, there were Buck Pineau, Peggy Morgan, Chuck O'Neil, Ray Wood and Joe Lauzon!
170 Brandon Traknis 0-1 (Independent) vs Nash Roy 0-0 (Young’s MMA)
Nash gets the quick takedown. Nash is in guard and passes to side. He is getting in some ground and pound and works the arm triangle for the tap.
Nash Roy defeats Brandon Traknis via tapout to arm triangle at 1:23 in Rd 1.
125 Dustin Veinott 0-1 (CMBJJ) vs Mike Brown 1-0 (Independent)
Mike clinches and gets the takedown. Dustin rolls him and is now on top in guard. Mike threatens with an armbar. He gets slammed and the arm gets looose. Mike gets a triangle from the bottom and gets the tap. Dustin has a cut over the bridge of his nose. Mike gets up roaring with blood all over his chest.
Mike Brown defeats Dustin Veinott via tapout to triangle at 1:12 in Rd 1.
135 Ryan Daley 0-0 (Team Irish) vs Kevin Barrett 0-2 (Young's MMA)
Both fighters exchange leg kicks. Kevin gets the double leg takedown. Ryan kicks him off and they are back to their feet. Kevin takes him down with a guillotine. Ryan gets out and he is on top full mount. He gets bucked off and rolls into a slick armbar. It looks deep and the ref stops the fight.
Kevin Barret defeats Ryan Daley via tko stoppage to armbar at 1:05 in Rd 1.
205 Jeremy Stevens 1-0 (Sipayik Boxing Club) vs Matt Coolidge 0-0 (CMBJJ)
Jeremy gets the takedown via trip. Matt tries to get to his feet and Jeremy takes him down again with a guillotine. Matt gets to his feet and Jeremy takes him down once again. Jeremy passes to full mount and is getting in some ground and pound. Matt twists and Jeremy is looking for a rear naked choke but he is too high. Jeremy is now on top in guard. He tries to take the back again but he doesn't have the legs hooked and falls off. Jeremy is working a kimura but can't get it. He is on top and about to get in some ground and pound as the round ends.
Jeremy 10-9
Rd 2: Jeremy starts us off with a leg kick. Jeremy is working for a double leg. He eats a knee but gets the takedown. He is working the side and trying to get in some ground and pound. He passes to full mount. Matt bucks him off and twists. Jeremy takes the back but can't hook the legs and falls off. Matt is now on top in guard.
Real close round I give it to Jeremy 10-9. Even though Matt was on top he didn't give too much damage to Jeremy to take the round in my eyes.
Rd 3: Jeremy starts us off with a right hand that connects. Jeremy goes for a takedown but is stuffed. Matt is getting in some big shots to the body. Matt is getting in some more body shots. He even tries a few headbutts but is warned.
Matt 10-9
Jeremy Stevens defeats Matt Coolidge via split decision.
155 Ryan DiBartolomeo 0-3 (Team Triumph) vs. Nermin Zilic 0-1 (Defensive Edge)
Ryan starts us off with a leg kick. Nermin gets a jab. Ryan is working for a single leg takedown. Ryan switches to a double leg but gives up on it. They have a quick exchange and Ryan is right back working for a single leg. Ryan misses with a right hand. Nermin gets in a jab as the round ends.
Ryan 10-9
Rd 2: Ryan starts us off with a jab. Nermin is taunting trying to get Ryan to swing. Nermin gets in a few more jabs. Blood is flowing from the nose. Ryan gets in a leg kick. Nermin gets in a leg kick of his own. Nermin closes the gap and gets in a good combo. Ryan gets in another outside leg kick and Nermin just takes them. Ryan gets the quick takedown but Nermin is right back up. Ryan is trying for a single leg as the round ends.
Nermin 10-9
Rd 3: Both fighters exchange leg kicks. Ryan gets the takedown and is in half guard. Ryan passes to full mount and Nermin shrimps and bucks him off. Ryan gets right back to the side and gets pushed back to guard. He postures up and gets in a good shot to the head. He does it again and Nermin scrambles. Ryan takes him down again but is in a guillotine as the round ends.
Ryan 10-9
Ryan DiBartolomeo defeats Nermin Zilic via split decision.
155 Jarrod Tyler 0-1 (Team Irish) vs Nate Charles 1-5 (Balanced Ground MMA)
Both fighters touch gloves. Jarrod starts us off with a inside leg kick. Jarrod gets in a jab. Nate gets in a jab of his own. Jarrod backs him up and gets in a combo. Nate gets in a good combo. Nate gets in another hook that strikes blood. Nate gets in an inside leg kick. Jarrod misses with a right hook. Jarrod rushes in and gets in a knee to the body with a big combo.
Nate 10-9
Rd 2: Both fighters exchange jabs. Nate gets in an inside leg kick that stumbles Jarrod. Jarrod gets the double leg takedown. He is working the side and peppering with body shots. Nate pushes off the cage and moves them closer to the center. Jarrod passes to full mount and is getting in some shots to the body as the round ends.
Jarrod 10-9
Rd 3: Both fighters start us off with leg kicks. Jarrod rushes in and is going for a takedown. Jarrod gets it and is caught in a guillotine but pulls out. Jarrod then passes to half guard. He peppers him with some more punches to the body. Not much action so ref stands them up. Jarrod gets in a good shot that stumbles Nate down. He covers and is working some ground and pound as the round ends.
Jarrod 10-9
Jarrod Tyler defeats Nate Charles via unanimous decision. This was an awesome fight!
150 Corey Hinkley 0-1 (CMBJJ) vs Jimmy Jackson 1-0 (Young's MMA)
They are swinging away. Jimmy is clinching him up against the cage. Corey reverses and is working for a single leg. Corey gives up and they are back to the center. Jimmy clinches and they are both firing knees to the body. Corey gets the single leg takedown right as the round ends and seals the round in my eyes.
Corey 10-9
Rd 2: Jimmy gets in an outside leg kick to the body. Corey gets in one as well. They clinch and Corey gets the single leg takedown. Jimmy wizzers and gets the sweep. He is on top laying down some bombs. He couldn't get the rear naked choke and now he is on top in guard. He postures up and gets in a few shots before Corey gets back to his feet. Jimmy takes him back down and is working for a rear naked choke as the round ends.
Jimmy 10-9
Rd 3: Jimmy starts us off with a jab. Corey gets in a counter and rocks Jimmy. In desperation he rushes for the takedown and gets caught in a guillotine. He gets the tap. Way to not leave it to the judges guys!
Corey Hinkley defeats Jimmy Jackson via tapout to guillotine at 35 seconds in Rd 3.
125 Tom Hutchinson 0-0 (Team Triumph) vs Jason Bell 0-0 (IABJJ)
Jason is working for a single leg takedown and Tom is defending it well. Jason gets it but Tom bounces right back up. Tom is getting some inside leg kicks. Tom gets the takedown and is right to full mount. He takes the back and is looking for rear naked choke but runs out of time.
Tom 10-9
Rd 2: They are going at it!! Jason rolls and threatens with a knee bar. Tom turns the right way and postures up. He drops some bombs and then takes the back. He is working the rear naked choke with lots of time left. He gets a body triangle then back to the hooks. Jason is defending the choke real well. He gets his arm under the neck and gets the tap.
Tom Hutchinson defeats Jason Bell via tapout to rear naked choke at 2:46 in Rd 2.
155 Matt Denning 2-2 (CMBJJ) vs Tollison Lewis 3-8 (Balanced Ground MMA)
Both fighters are getting in kicks to the body. Matt caught Tollison's leg and Tollison countered with a straight right and knocked Matt out quick. Tollison covers and gets in a few shots to the head as the ref stops the fight.
Tollison Lewis defeats Matt Denning via knockout punch at 36 seconds in Rd 1. Wow what a knockout. Matt is ok.
175 Crowsneck Boutin 3-4 (Choi Institute) vs CJ Ewer 2-0 (Young’s MMA)
CJ gets the takedown and is in guard. He is getting in some ground and pound and moves Crow over the edge of the cage. CJ is controlling this fight. Crow bucks off the cage and tries to get some separation but CJ goes right back to on top of him as the round ends.
CJ 10-9
Rd 2: CJ goes right for a low takedown and Crow sprawls. They roll and CJ is on top working the side. He gets bumped to half guard. He passes to full mount. Crow twists and CJ is now on top laying down some ground and pound side to side. He gets the ref stoppage. A little quick stoppage in my eyes but Crow was definitely in trouble
CJ Ewer defeats Crowsneck Boutin via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:22 in Rd 2
155 Jeremy Tyler 1-1 (Team Irish) vs Shawn Bang 1-0 (CMBJJ)
They are going at it. Shawn gets the takedown and is trying to lay some bombs. Jeremy scrambles and is now in guard. Shawn sweeps and is trying for a rear naked choke. Jeremy defends and it isn't too serious. Shawn is now in guard. Jeremy threatens with a kimura and gets the sweep. He is still working on the kimura and cranking on it. Ref has seen enough. Shawn seems fine so people can argue early stoppage but Kevin is trying to protect the fighter.
Jeremy Tyler defeats Shawn Bang via ref stoppage to kimura at 2:42 in Rd 1.
155 Dom Cofone 4-1 (Balanced Ground) vs Mark Graham 3-1 (First Coast Full Contact)
Dom goes for a takedown and is stuffed. Mark takes his back and Dom stands back up. Mark gets the takedown and is now on the side of Dom. Dom gets the sweep and Mark sweeps right back. They are to their feet and Dom gets the takedown. Mark is now on top getting in some shots to the body as the round ends.
Mark 10-9
Rd 2: Dom is missing with some front kicks. Mark is going for a takedown and gets it. Mark is working the side but not much damage is being done. They scramble and get back to their feet. Dom threatens with a guillotine as the round ends.
Mark 10-9
Rd 3: Dom gets a jab and Mark gets a jab of his own too. Dom misses and Mark takes him down. Mark works the arm triangle and Dom goes out. He convulses as he comes to but he is ok.
Mark Graham defeats Dom Cofone via tko stoppage to arm triangle 1:13 in Rd 3.
140 Nick Spencer 3-3 (Choi Institute) vs Alex Clark 2-0 (CMBJJ)
Alex starts us off with a leg kick. Nick catches Alex with a right hand that drops him. Nick finishes with some ground and pound.
Nick Spencer defeats Alex Clark via tko stoppage to strikes at 55 seconds in Rd 1.
145 Drew Waltz 1-3 (Young’s MMA) vs Charlie Stambach 1-0 (Team Irish)
Drew connects with an uppercut but Charlie recovers. Charlie gets the takedown and is working the side. Charlie moves up higher to the side and works an americana and gets the tap.
Charlie Stambach defeats Drew Waltz via tapout to americana at 1:05 in Rd 1.
195 Ramon Saintvil 2-0 (CMBJJ) vs Dan Connaughton 1-0 (Defensive Edge)
Ramon starts us off with a leg kick. Ramon gets hit with a leg kick and counters with a combo. Ramon connects and Dan counters and rocks Ramon. He falls to the ground and he looks to be coming to as the ref stops the fight but he was still rocked for sure.
Dan Connaughton defeats Ramon Saintvil via knockout punch at 53 seconds in Rd 1. Wow great fight.
130 Ernesto Ornelas 1-3 (Choi's) vs Chad Kelly 1-0 (Fighting Arts Academy
Ernie is getting in some good strikes. Chad goes for a takesdown but is stuffed. They are back to their feet. Chad gets taken down but gets a nice triangle. He is trying to sink it in deeper but Ernie is fighting it. Ernie gets out. Chad gets another triangle and it looks deep. Ernie fights it and is now in guard. Chad sweeps and is now on top getting in a few elbows as the round ends.
Real close but Chad finished strong and had the submissions so I give the round to Chad 10-9
Rd 2: Chad goes for a takedown and they both fall to the ground. Ernie is on top and Chad throws up another triangle. Ernie fights it once again but Chad cranks the head down tighter and gets the tap.
Chad Kelly defeats Ernesto Ornelas via tapout to triangle at 1:43 in Rd 2. Great win for Chad!!
170 Ryan Cowette 0-1 (MMA Athletix) vs Mike Hurlburt 0-2 (Team Triumph BJJ)
Ryan connects with a jab as Mike is clinching him up against the cage. Ryan gets in a knee to the head. Blood is flowing from the nose of Mike now. Mike gets in an uppercut. Mike connects with a right hand and is now on top in guard. Ryan is getting in some elbows from the bottom. Ryan gets back to his feet and is caught in a guillotine. The ref stops the fight without a tap and Ryan complains right away as he should. The crowd is booing profusely.
Mike Hurlburt defeats Ryan Cowette via ref stoppage to guillotine at 3:18 in Rd 1. No tap and the ref stops the fight. I can see why Ryan was mad.
265 Jason Dolloff 6-17 (Anger Management) vs Terry Blackburn 3-2 (First Coast Full Contact)
They are swinging for the fences. Both are eating some shots. Terry is putting the pressure on Jason up against the cage with some good uppercuts from the clinch. Jason is going for a guillotine but Terry pops his head out. Terry gets in a knee to the body. Jason reverses but Terry reverses again. They break and Terry gets in a big knee to the head that drops Jason. The ref stops the fight.
Terry Blackburn defeats Jason Dolloff via ko by knee to the head at 4:36 in Rd 1.
185 Mike Zichelle 4-3 (Team Triumph) vs Jason Anderson 11-30 (A&S Fight Team)
Jason gets the quick takedown and Jason is now working the side. Mike pushes off the cage and bucks him off. He is now on top in guard. Mike postures up and is dropping bombs. He gets the ref stoppage.
Mike Zichelle defeats Jason Anderson via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:40 in Rd 1.
130 Tommy Balzano 1-1 (Team Irish) vs Jovan White 0-3 (First Coast Full Contact)
Tommy goes for a takedown and Jovan reverses it. Jovan is cranking on a guillotine. Tommy reverses out and is now on top in full mount. Jovan turns and Tommy takes the back. They are back to their feet and Jovan takes him down with a guillotine. It looks deep and he gets the tap.
Jovan White defeats Tommy Balzano via tapout to guillotine at 1:34 in Rd 1.
145 Bruce Boyington 3-5 (Young’s MMA) vs Walter Smith Cotito 1-2 (Team Triumph)
Bruce starts us off with a leg kick. Bruce connects with a head kick but Smeef is fine. Bruce connects with a spinning kick. They clinch and Bruce gets the single leg takedown. Walter has Bruce's back and but falls off. Walter tries for a kneebar but Bruce counters with a heel hook. Bruce threatens with a kimura. Bruce is trying to get up and Smeef takes his back. He is working the rear naked choke and gets the tap.
Walter Smith Cotito defeats Bruce Boyington via tapout to rear naked choke at 4:12 in Rd 1.
145 Josh Parker 4-6 (Independent) vs Damon Owens 1-0 (Young's MMA)
Josh starts us off with a jab. Damon gets in a body kick. Josh eats a kick and pushes Josh to the ground. He is on top in guard. Damon bucks him off and they get back to their feet. Damon unloads a fury of fists and Josh weathers it. Josh is working a takedown and gets it. Josh gets to full mount and gets pushed back to half guard. Josh is trying to posture up to get in some elbows. He does get one in. He is now in guard and working punches to the body.
Josh 10-9
Rd 2: Damon is working his kicks and Josh counters with a jab. Damon gets in a few jabs. Josh gets the takedown and is working the side. Josh passes to full mount and has a deep guillotine. Damon fights it and somehow gets out. He stands up and is now on top getting in some nasty elbows. He sinks in the rear naked choke and gets the tap.
Damon Owens defeats Josh Parker via tapout to rear naked choke at 3:51 in Rd 2.
145 John Raio 0-4 (First Class Fight Team) vs Asa Zorn 0-3 (Salem City Boxing Club)
Asa rushes in and John takes him down. John is on top in guard getting in about 30 shots to the head. Asa doesn't defend so the ref calls the fight.
John Raio defeats Asa Zorn via tko stoppage to strikes at 28 seconds in rd 1.
170 Ryan Sanders 4-4 (Young’s MMA) vs Rashaun Spencer 4-4 (First Coast Full Contact)
Rashaun charges and takes Ryan down. Ryan threatens with an armbar and and is slammed down. Rashaun is out of it and is getting in some big shots to the head of Ryan. Rashaun is working the guard and getting in some ground and pound. Ryan gets back to his feet and his hit with a knee to the head illegally. Ref doesn't stop it and give him time. Ryan takes him down with a guillotine but Rashaun pulls his head out. Rashaun controls the rest of the round working the side.
Rashaun 10-9
Rd 2: Rashaun gets the takedown and is now in half guard. Ryan works an armbar from the bottom and gets the tap.
Ryan Sanders defeats Rashaun Spencer via tapout to armbar at 1:02 in Rd 2.
185 Jimmy Quinlan 3-1 (Mass BJJ) vs Luc Bondole 2-0 (Team Fink)
Jimmy rushes in and gets in some knees. Luc reverses and Jimmy gets the takedown. He is now in guard. Luc eats some shots but gets back to his feet. Luc is pressing Jimmy up against the cage. Jimmy is working the single leg and he gets it. Luc reverses and they are back to their feet quickly. Luc is pressuring Jimmy up against the cage. Luc continues to put the pressure on and working his knees to the body. Jimmy reverses and tries for a takedown but Luc defends.
Real close round but I give the slight edge to Luc 10-9
Rd 2: Jimmy goes for a takedown but Luc defends nicely. Luc reverses and is trying to dirty box with Jimmy. Jimmy reverses and is trying for a single leg but Luc is defending. They scramble and Jimmy goes right back fighting for the takedown. Jimmy doesn't give up and gets the takedown. Luc gets right back up to his feet. Jimmy gets in some knees as the round ends.
Real close round I give slight edge to Jimmy 10-9
Rd 3: Jimmy rushes in for a takedown and is stuffed. Luc gets a guillotine but Jimmy gets out. Jimmy is fighting for a takedo a takedown. Ref breaks them up. Jimmy is fighting for another takedown and Luc pushes him down using the kimura. Luc takes Jimmy's back briefly. Luc stands up and Jimmy takes his back briefly. Jimmy fights for a takedown and Luc grabs the cage again. The ref deducts a point from Luc. That could be significant in this fight. Jimmy gets the takedown and is on top in guard as the round ends.
Jimmy 10-8 due to point deduction
Jimmy Quinlan and Luc Bondole 29-27 Jimmy, 28-28 draw...results in majority draw.
Awards:
Fight of the Night: Ryan Sanders vs. Rashaun Spencer, lot of sub attempts and great action.
Submission of the Night: So many submissions that night, the one that impressed me the most was Mark Graham who choked Dom Cofone completely out superfast.
KO of the Night: Dan Connaughton over Ramon Saintvil
Blunder of the Night: Warchild going the wrong way on a one way street
It was an awesome night of fights at New England Fights. 2000+ dedicated fans came out even though it was a big UFC night. The show went off without any hitches. Every fighter left it all out there and there were only 4 decisions out of 25 fights. Thanks to Matt Peterson and Nick DiSalvo for allowing us to cover the show and for putting on another event for us all. The main event did not turn out the way people were expecting at all! I thought Jimmy would win it early but Luc really stuck it to Jimmy and the fight resulted in a draw. NEF had confetti ready to go off for the winner and everything! They shot out the confetti anyways of course which was a nice effect. Shout out to all the NEF crew and all our friends we have met up in Maine. NEF will be returning on November 9th in Lewiston Maine. All of our photos will be posted onto our facebook fanpage so please support us by "liking" us and sharing our page by clicking the FB icon below.