We made it in just the nick of time after checking into our hotel. The fight fans are packing in and ready for some fights. Now if you look at the fight card you can see NEF has switched the order with the fight fans and fighters in mind. They are doing many of the big fights earlier and then they will have some post-lim fights so if you enjoy this format make sure you comment below or on their fanpage so they see it. Now this is a mixed martial arts and a boxing event all in one. One of the ring girls and her twin sister sang the national anthem and it was awesome. No I can say I have seen a singing ring girl...pretty awesome. Gotta give a shoutout to one of my NEF friends Toby York who is of course Team Boyington and always in the VIP spots. The host tonight is the voice, Pete Czymbor who if you have been paying attention to our site was also hosting Combat Zone last night. Follow along as we recap the night.
145 AM Rafael Velado 2-0 (First Class) vs Mike Peitersen 3-0 (Young’s)
Rafael gets in a leg kick to start the fight off. Rafael goes for a takedown but is stuffed. He goes for a second one and gets it. Rafael goes for a heel hook or knee bar but Mike ends up punching him in the face a few times. Rafael has his back and is peppering him in the face with some shots. Mike lets go of the leg and they are back standing. What a fight!!
Velado 10-9
Rd 2: Mike connects with a combo that sends Rafael to the mat. He is fine and gets right back up. Raf dives for a takedown and is stuffed. He tries for another one and gets it and ends up in guard. Mike is doing a good job at staying out of harm. Rafael moves to half mount then to full mount. Mike gives up his back briefly and Raf gets pushed back to half mount.
Velado 10-9
Rd 3: Raf looks for the takedown but is stuffed twice and Mike makes him pay with a few punches. Raf connects with a punch and looks for the takedown but is denied once again and Mike pushes him on his back. Raf takes the leg again and Mike fires some hammerfists down. Mike fires down some more and they are connecting cleanly. Mike takes the arm but looks to be too far down the arm. Rafael is out and Mike gets in two more shots to the head to end.
Peitersen 10-9
Rafael Velado defeats Mike Peitersen via split decision.
170 AM *TITLE Caleb Farrington 3-0 (Lawton’s) vs Ricky Dexter 4-2 (Irish)
They clinch and Caleb is looking for the takedown. He gets Ricky down to one knee but can't complete the takedown. Caleb trips him down to the mat and Ricky stands right back up. Two nice knees from Ricky to the body as they break. Ricky is connecting with some big shots and Caleb goes down. He weathers the storm and gets back to his feet. Caleb is punching back and Ricky is connecting with some more. The ref has seen enough and stops the fight.
Ricky Dexter defeats Caleb Farrington via ref stoppage to strikes at 2:20 in Rd 1. Dexter is now the 170 Amateur Champ.
205 AM *TITLE Ryan Glover 2-1 (Berserkers) vs Mike Williams 1-0 (CMBJJ)
Mike goes for the takedown and gets it but Ryan stands back up. Mike has his arms around him but can't get him down again. He tries again and slams him to the mat. Ryan connects with a knee to the body. He misses with a takedown and Ryan is making him pay with hammerfists. Mike takes Ryan down again and takes his back. Ryan turns and is now on top in guard. He gets in a few more hammerfists before the round ends.
Williams 10-9
Rd 2: They clinch and Ryan pushes Mike down to the mat. Ryan puts Mike's arm behind his leg and is cranking on it. He gets the ref stoppage after more pressure is applied.
Ryan Glover defeats Mike Williams via ref stoppage to armbar at 1:12 in Rd 2. Glover is now the NEF 205 lb ammy champ.
135 AM *TITLE Henry Clark 3-1 (Choi) vs John Crafts 3-0 (Team NEU)
They start out swinging. Johnny gets the takedown and takes the back. He is under the neck but can't get the tap. Henry stands back to his feet with Johnny on his back and is still trying for the rear naked choke but can't get the finish.
Crafts 10-9
Rd 2: Johnny connects with a punch and Henry connects with two leg kicks. Johnny goes for the single leg and gets the takedown. Henry stands back up and Johnny takes him back down. Henry is trying for a triangle from the bottom as the round ends.
Crafts 10-9
Rd 3: Johnny gets the takedown and Henry is trying to stand back up and Johnny takes him back down. Henry screams out in pain and gets hit with a few more punches and the ref stops the fight. The doctor is checking out his eye.
Johnny Crafts defeats Henry Clark via ref stoppage to strikes at 47 seconds in Rd 3. Crafts is the 135 lb NEF ammy champ.
120 AM Erin LaMonte 5-0 (Juniko) vs Randi Beth Boyington 1-2 (Young’s)
They start the fight out swinging. Erin gets the takedown. Erin moves to full mount and takes the back. Randi is doing a good job at staying active. Erin has lots of time and sinks in the arm under the neck for the tap.
Erin LaMonte defeats Randi Beth Boyington via tapout to rear naked choke at 1:24 in Rd 1.
125 PRO Brandon Warne 0-1 (Bombsquad) vs Norman Fox 0-0 (MMA Athletix)
Warne connects with an uppercut. Warne rolls into a spectacular guillotine for the tap.
Brandon Warne defeats Norman Fox via tapout to guillotine at 34 seconds in Rd 1.
175 PRO BOXING Joel Bishop 0-0-1 vs Crowsneck Boutin 0-0 (Choi Institute)
Joel Bishop and Crowsneck Boutin resulted in a draw.
170 PRO Andrew Tripp 1-0 (Team Irish) vs Alex Henry 0-0 (Bombsquad)
Henry connects with a combo. Tripp gets the takedown and Henry bucks him off and they get back to their feet. Henry connects with a right hand that knocks Tripp out cold.
Alex Henry defeats Andrew Tripp via knockout at 33 seconds in Rd 1. What a knockout! Tripp is ok and no doubt he will be back.
155 PRO Zenon Herrera 0-2 (Independent) vs CJ Ewer 0-0 (Young’s)
CJ gets the takedown and Zenon has his hands tied. CJ breaks his hands free and gets in some heavy hammerfists. They both go far a heel lock and CJ gets the tap.
CJ Ewer defeats Zenon Herrera via tapout to heel lock at 1:22 in Rd 1.
147 PRO BOXING Evincii Dixon 6-13-1 vs Antonio Chaves Fernandez 7-24-3
NEF Boxing--Evincii Dixon defeats Antonio Chaves Fernandez via decision.
185 PRO Mike Hansen 3-2 (Berserkers) vs Zach Elkins 0-1 (First Coast)
Mike goes for a takedown but then decides not to. Zach pushes him to the mat and is on top in guard. Mike sweeps and is now working the side. He looks for the kimura but Zach spins out. Mike gets the takedown but they bounce right back up. Zach connects with a right that drops Mike. He weathers the storm and is looking for the takedown. They stand back up and Mike gets the takedown. He has the back briefly but now they are back to their feet. Mike goes for a takedown and Zach sinks in the guillotine for the tap.
Zach Elkins defeats Mike Hansen via tapout to guillotine at 3:13 in Rd 1.
145 PRO Derek Shorey 3-4 (Shatterproof) vs Josh Lange 3-2 (Bombsquad)
They come out guns blazing! Derek is rushing in looking for the knockout. Josh connects with a right that drops Derek. He is going for the finish but can't get it. Josh tries for an armbar and Derek gets out and fires some hammerfists and he gets bucked off. They are back swinging away. Josh gets the takedown and works a rear naked choke for the tap.
Josh Lange defeats Derek Shorey via tapout to rear naked choke at 2:04 in Rd 1.
148 PRO BOXING Brandon Berry 10-1 (West Forks) vs Tollison Lewis 2-0 (CMBJJ)
NEF Boxing--Brandon Berry wins over Tollison Lewis TKO rd 2. The fans are upset with the early ref stoppage.
155 PRO *TITLE Bruce Boyington(c)12-8 (Young’s) vs Jon Lemke 5-3 (Irish)
Bruce does a spinning kick. Bruce connects with a kick to the body that sends Lemke back. He recovers and comes right back. Lemke is connecting with some big shots and overwhelming Bruce. Bruce is looking for the takedown but can't get it. Bruce is looking for another takedown and Lemke is hitting his body from the top. Lemke rushes forward with some more strikes that sends Bruce back. Bruce rushes in with some punches of his own. Lemke is working his combos as Bruce keeps stepping in. Bruce gets in a nice body kick. Again Bruce keeps rushing in and Lemke is connecting more with the counters. Bruce with two leg kicks and Jon fires back as the round ends.
Lemke 10-9
Rd 2: They come out swinging hard again. Bruce gets in a good leg kick and the crowd roars. Both fighters connect with leg kicks. Bruce is pushing the pace and now blood is coming from the side of Jon's eye. Jon with a kick to the body. Lemke with a combo that connects. Bruce keeps rushing forward and getting in more kicks now this round.
Boyington 10-9
Rd 3: Bruce is pushing the pace and Jon is connecting with good counters. Lemke connects and the mouth piece goes flying. Bruce connects with two kicks to the body and Lemke fires right back with a combo. This fight is insane!! Jon connects with a leg kick and Bruce goes down to the mat briefly. Bruce connects with a kick to the shoulder that sends Lemke to the mat. Lemke get in a leg kick that sends Bruce down. Bruce gets in a body kick. Lemke gets in two leg kicks that sends Bruce spinning.
Lemke 10-9
Rd 4: Bruce connects with a kick to the body and Lemke counters back. Bruce superman punches and Lemke counters. Brief stop from an eye poke and Bruce is back in. They are back swinging away! Bruce connects with a kick to the body. Bruce reaches in with a punch. Lemke connects with a double punch. Lemke gets in a head kick and a combo and Bruce goes down. Lemke tries for the finish but can't get it. Bruce comes forward and has Lemke back up against the cage.
Lemke 10-9 but real close round
Rd 5: Both fighters are getting real tired for obvious reasons but they keep perservering. Bruce rushes in with a knee and a combo. Lemke punches his way out. Bruce connects with a head kick. Bruce gets the takedown and Lemke is right back up. Jon connects with a superman punch. Lemke is rushing in with combos. Bruce slips and is right back up. Bruce gets hit in the cup and takes a minute. Bruce is rushing in and Lemke is getting in some more combos.
Lemke 10-9
Bruce Boyington defeats Jon Lemke via split decision. 48-47 Lemke, 48-47 Boyington 48-47 Boyington.
140 AM Erik Nelson 1-2 (CMBJJ) vs Julio Martinez 0-1 (Juniko)
Erik connects with a kick to the shoulder. Erik gets the takedown and is now in the guard. Erik is trying to posture up but Julio is doing a good job and keeping him tied up. Julio connects with a right hook. Erik connects with a right hand that sends Julio to the mat. Erik gets in a few punches as the bell sounds.
Nelson 10-9
Rd 2: Erik gets the takedown and is working the side. Julio pushes off the cage and gets the roll and is now on the side. Erik tries to get up and Julio takes his back and falls off with Erik in the guard as the round ends.
Nelson 10-9
Rd 3: Erik presses Julio up against the cage. He gets the single leg takedown and is in guard. Julio gets in a punch from the bottom. Erik postures up and gets in a hammerfist as he passes to the side. He moves to full mount and is letting out a barrage of hammerfists.
Nelson 10-9
Erik Nelson defeats Julio Martinez via unanimous decision.
265 AM Gravin Guillen 2-4 (Independent) vs Matt Glover 0-0 (Berserkers)
They come out swinging and Gravin goes for a takedown. Matt takes his back and is getting in good shots to the body. Gravin weathers it and stands back up. Matt slams him back down and is going for the finish and he gets it.
Matt Glover defeats Gravin Guillen via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:30 in Rd 1.
155 AM Taylor Constantino (Team Irish) vs Frank Johanson 0-0 (CMBJJ)
Taylor connects with a right that drops him to the mat. Ref stops the fight.
Taylor Constantino defeats Frank Johanson via ko at 25 seconds in Rd 1.
265 AM Dave Smith 2-0 (Berserkers) vs Brendan Battles 1-0 (Juniko)
Brendan connects with a couple jabs. Dave rushes in and gets in a punch and Battles takes him down. Brendan gets in knees to the body and then takes full mount. He gets in unanswered hammerfists and the ref stops the fight.
Brendan Battles defeats Dave Smith via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:33 seconds in Rd 1.
230 AM Ras Hylton 0-0 (First Class MMA) vs Zak Bergeron 0-0 (CMBJJ)
Ras connects with some leg kicks and a right. Zak goes for the takedown and gets it. They bounce right back up. Zak keeps rushing in and Ras is making him pay with kicks and punches. One connects to the body and he goes down. Ref stops the fight.
Ras Hylton defeats Zak Bergeron via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:21 in Rd 1.
170 AM Adam Nielsen 4-0 (Team Irish) vs Ruben Redman 1-4 (Team Nitemare)
Ruben rushes in with a combo. Adam is firing some kicks of his own. Nice combo from Adam. Adam connects with a combo that sends Ruben to the mat. Ref stops the fight.
Adam Nielsen defeats Ruben Redman via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:39 in Rd 1.
155 AM Dustin Shorey 0-2 (Shatterproof) vs Juan Meneses 0-0 (First Class)
Wrong fighter was sent out but now we are set to start. Derek rushes in and gets in some combos and the ref has seen enough.
Dustin Shorey defeats Juan Meneses via tko stoppage to strikes at 11 seconds in Rd 1.
160 AM Caleb Swoveland 1-0 (Ruthless) vs Tom Burgess 0-0 (Beserkers)
Burgess 10-9
Rd 2: Caleb rushes in and Tom is trying for a guillotine. He is fighting through it and gets out. They are back to their feet and Tom goes for a takedown and Caleb tries for a guillotine. Caleb is trying for a guillotine and Tom rolls him. Caleb is trying for a guillotine as the round ends.
Swoveland 10-9
Rd 3: Caleb connects with a combo. Tom gets in a big right. Tom pushes him back and he slips to the mat. He dives in and looking for the finish but can't get it. Caleb works his way back up and they are now in the center. Tom gets in another clean combo.
Burgess 10-9
Tom Burgess defeats Caleb Swoveland via unanimous decision.
155 AM Chad Murillo 0-0 (First Class) vs Tony Agust 0-0 (Fortified Fitness)
Murillo 10-9
Rd 2: Tony gets in a kick to the body. Chad pushes Tony to the mat. Chad peppers the leg of the downed Tony. He gets back up and they are back to the center. Tony reaches in with a right.
Murillo 10-9
Rd 3: Tony starts us off with a kick. Chad rushes in with a combo and a nice counter from Tony. Chad is pushing the pace and within 30 seconds left Chad gets the takedown and lands in full mount. He is getting in hammerfists as the bell sounds.
Murillo 10-9
Chad Murillo defeats Tony Agust via split decision.
125 AM Justin Witham 1-3 (Shatterproof) vs Jake Denham 0-0 (Lawton)
Justin rushes and they slam into the cage. Jake gets the reverse and takes Justin down. He takes the back and is looking for the rear naked choke. Justin hangs on and turns and is now on top in guard. Jake is thinking triangle and Justin is out and backs off. Jake goes for the takedown and gets it. He is going for a rear naked choke and it looks tight. The ref stops the fight.
Jake Denham defeats Justin Witham via ref stoppage to verbal submission at 2:31 in Rd 1.
135 AM Richmond Pierce Wiegman 0-1 (First Class) vs Clifford Redman 0-3 (Team Nitemare)
Both fighters are being cautious. Cliff connects with leg kick. Cliff gets the takedown and is now in guard. Richmond gets the sweep and is looking for some ground and pound.
Redman 10-9
Rd 2: Rich gets in two kicks. Cliff gets in a left and then looks for the takedown. Richmond hooks under Cliff's neck and pushes him to the mat. He moves to full mount and gets the ref stoppage to strikes.
Richmond Pierce Weigman defeats Clifford Redman via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:42 in Rd 2.
135 AM David Thompson 1-1 (Shatterproof) vs Caleb Costello 2-4 (Irish)
They are both swinging. Caleb is mixing it up with some kicks. Caleb connects with a right out of nowhere that sends David back into the cage door and to the mat. Ref has seen enough.
Caleb Costello defeats David Thompson via ko at 1:23 in Rd 1.
FIGHT OF THE NIGHT: Boyington vs. Lemke without a doubt.
SUB OF THE NIGHT: Brandon Warne and the spectacular guillotine over Norman Fox
KO/TKO OF THE NIGHT: Alex Henry KO over Tripp, out of nowhere!
New England Fights had another successful show. Every event they try to up their quality and improve their show. This show they added a livestream for the fans who live farther away and a tshirt gun. Also they added more lighting for the boxing ring which if you couldn't tell was much easier to see for the fans and also in our photos. They announced that their next event will be on April 23rd at the Colisee. NEF also did an awesome job at not having any easy fights, all of this card was well evenly matched. It was evident that every fighter in the cage trained hard and they were taking fighting seriously. Another thing that I really liked and it sounded like the fans enjoyed is the way they ran the fight order. They left some of the amateurs which they called post-lims for the end of the night. Many of the crowd of course left by then and it was quieter but it made sure people were there early for the first 15 fights and that they were awake for the meat of the card! I hope you all enjoyed our review and photos and as always stay right here as we keep you up to date on all the happenings in New England. Quick shoutout and thanks to NEF and their lovely hospitality. I conclude this review with a photo of the NEF ring girl and the tshirt gun!
