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April 27, 2019

NEF 38 ‘STORMBORN’ LIVE REVIEW 4/27/3019





New England Fights is back tonight with live mma action.  Warchild and I made our way into the sold out show with plenty of ample parking in the area of Portland Maine.  There are a total of 18 fights on the night which are sure to please the crowd.  At the beginning of the show NEF had a cellist playing Game of Throne songs with the animated GoT up on the big screen which was an awesome way to warm up the crowd.  It pays to get to the show early sometimes!  The refs will be Kevin MacDonald,  John English and Alan Lau.  Of course the announcer for the night is the one and only Pete Czymbor.  The national anthem has been sung and as some anxious NEF fan shouted out “The Best Song Ever!”  The ring girls are dressed up in a sweet Game of Thrones outfit! Please follow along as I try my best to keep up with all the carnage in the cage.


115 AM Adina Beaudry (2-0 Evolution Athletix) vs. Traci Baldwin (1-0 Thornton)

Adina rushes in and gets caught with a punch but gets the takedown.  She is trying to move to mount but Traci ends up getting her back.  Adina sweeps and is now in guard.  They scramble and are back to their feet.  They clinch and Adina tosses Traci to the mat.  They scramble and Traci is caught in a guillotine but gets the takedown.  She is in full mount but loses it and Adina sweeps to full mount and drops a few hammerfists as the round ends.

Beaudry 10-9

Rd 2:  They clinch and Traci gets the takedown and is trying to pass to full mount.  Adina puts her legs up for a triangle and rolls her and is on top.  They scramble and Adina is on top in half guard.  She passes to full mount and Traci gives up her back.  She flattens her out and finishes her off with some ground and pound!  What a fight and it is just the first one!

Adina Beaudry defeats Traci Baldwin via tko stoppage to strikes at 2:27 in Round 2.







135 AM Schuyler Vallaincourt (0-1 Nostos MMA) vs. Dillon Henry (0-1 First Class)

Dillon connects with a kick and takes his back.  They roll and Dillon is on top.  Schuyler stands back up and Dillon slams him to the mat.  Schuyler stands up and gets in a combo before getting taken down again.  Dillon is in guard and Schuyler is looking for a triangle but can’t get it.  Dillon gets in 6 solid punches to the head.  He postures up and gets in another punch before the round ends.

Henry 10-9

Rd 2:  Dillon dives for a takedown but can’t get it.  Schuyler has him pressed up against the cage and Dillon pulls him to the mat.  Schulyer is trying for a kimura from the bottom.  He keeps at it an gets the ref stoppage.

Schuyler Vallaincourt defeats Dillon Henry via ref stoppage via submission kimura at 1:10 of Round 2.









155 AM Clifford Redman (0-8 Independent) vs. Nate White (0-0 Rumford Hardcore)

Clifford starts us out with an outside leg kick.  They are swinging now.  Nate gets ripped to the mat and is wincing.  The ref stops the fight.

Nate White defeats Clifford Redman via ref stoppage to injury at 48 seconds in Round 1.






185 AM Jordan Norman (1-1, Bad Little Falls Dojo) vs. Greg Ishihara (0-0 Recon)

They come out guns blazing!!  Greg seemed to get the better of the exchange.  He is trying for a takedown and gets it.  Greg moves to full mount and is getting in some hammerfists.  Jordan bucks him off and is now in guard.  He gets pushed off and they are now standing and swinging!  Jordan with an uppercut.  Jordan with a big right hand that connects.  Blood is starting to flow from Greg.  Greg with a nice jab followed by a combo.  Jordan with an outside leg kick and then a kick to the body.  Jordan gets in another outside leg kick as the round ends.

Norman 10-9

Rd 2:  Jordan gets hit with a punch and as Greg goes in he gets hit with a punch.  Greg gets the takedown and Jordan is trying to stand back up.  Greg is in guard trying to stay busy.  Jordan bucks him off and Greg pushes him to the other side of the cage.  Greg slams him to the mat and Jordan takes his back and finishes him off with some ground and pound.

Jordan Norman defeats Greg Ishihara via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:47 in Round 2.










145 AM Jesse Fitzsimmons (0-0 Nostos MMA) vs. Brandon Maillet-Fevens (0-1 CMBJJ)

Jesse backs Brandon up against the cage and hits him with a punch.  Brandon eats a leg kick and takes Jesse tot he mat.  They bounce right back up and are up against the cage.  Jesse gets in a solid knee to the body and Brandon takes him down.  He is caught in a guillotine but powers through it.  He gets pushed off and they are back standing.  Jesse punches his way out of the clinch.  Brandon goes for a takedown and gets Jesse to the mat.  Brandon has hold of the neck from the side and gets the tap.

Brandon Maillet-Fevens defeats Jesse Fitzsimmons via tapout to rear naked choke at 2:41 in Rd 1.







170 AM Jason Landry (0-0 Independent) vs. Justin Boraczek  (4-2 Spero’s)

Justin is working the leg kicks.  Brief pause form a cup shot.  Jason gets in a leg kick.  Justin is trying for a takedown and Jason sprawls.  Justin looks hurt and goes to the mat.  Jason is trying hard for the finish.  He takes the back and gets a rear naked choke for the tap.

Jason Landry defeats Justin Boraczek via tapout to rear naked choke at 2:19 in Round 1.







140 AM Megan Rosado (0-1 Evolution Athletix) vs. Amanda Bennett (0-1 First Class)

They clinch and are battling for position.  Amanda gets in a combo.  Megan gets in a punch of her own.  

Real close round

Rd 2:  Megan connects with a spinning backfist.  Amanda is warned for grabbing the fence.  Amanda gets in a knee from the clinch.  Megan gets in a knee from the clinch of her own.  They are clinching and not much action. Ref breaks them up and Megan goes for a takedown but can’t get it.

Another close round

Rd 3:  They come out swinging and are now clinching.  Megan gets in a few uppercuts.  Megan gets in a few knees to the body.  Megan gets in a few more punches and they clinch again.  They break and Megan tries for a takedown.  10 second bell sounds and they are swinging.  

Megan Rosado defeats Amanda Bennett via split decision.







158 AM Brian Cosco (3-7 Sityodtong/Brazil 021) vs. Garry Carr (1-0 CMBJJ)

Brian gets it to the mat and has the side.  He is in guard and they are fighting for position.  Blood is forming around Gary’s eye.  Doctor is called in and the fight is stopped.

Brian Cosco defeats Garry Carr via doctor stoppage to cut around eye at 1:38 of Round 1.







185 AM Justin Philbrook (0-0 Independent) vs. Titus Pannell (T4C)

Titus gets in a leg kick to the body.  Justin takes him down with a slam.  Titus threatens with an armbar.  Justin moves to full mount in the scramble.  He is in half guard getting in a few punches to the head.  Titus gets back to his feet and has his hands down provoking.  Justin gets another takedown and Titus grabs the cage to stand up.  

Philbrook 10-9

Rd 2:  Justin goes for a takedown but can’t get it.  Justin keeps diving for takedowns and is tired.  Titus gets in a knee to the body.  Justin tries again and can’t get it.  Titus has the back and ends up on full mount.  He finishes him off with some ground and pound after he gains his breath.

Titus Pannell defeats Justin Philbrook via ref stoppage to strikes at 1:46 in Round 2.

New England Fights announces a new match up for the next fight between Nate Boucher vs. Rob Presley.









150 AM Arii Fernandez (0-3 Thornton) vs. Ryan Savage (0-0 First Class)

They come out swinging.  Ari gets the takedown and moves to full mount.  He gets the rear naked choke for the tap.

Arii Fernandez defeats Ryan Savage via tapout to rear naked choke at 49 seconds in Round 1.






145 AM TITLE Zac Richard (3-0-1 Nostos MMA) vs. Tom Pagliarulo (2-1 Spero's/Burgess)

Tom gets the takedown and Zac stands right back up.  They scramble and Tom gets in a few punches.  They are back standing and Zac gets in two knees to the body form the clinch.  Tom gets the takedown and is trying to take the back as Zac is trying to stand up.  Tom gets him to the mat again and is in full mount.  He is trying for the rear naked choke but runs out of time.

Pagliarulo 10-9

Rd 2:  Tom throws a punch and gets the takedown.  He gets it and Zac moves to the top position.  They are back up and Zac is looking for the single leg. They are back up and Zac gets the double leg smash.  The crowd roars.  Zac gets in a few hammerfists and Tom stands up and gets a takedown.  Tom has full mount and gets bucked off.  Tom has the back and is softening him up with some ground and pound.  He is trying for the rear naked choke and runs out of time again.

Pagliarulo 10-9

Rd 3:  Zac throws the first punch.  Tom gets the takedown and Zac works his way up.  Zac connects with a punch and Tom gets him to the mat again with another takedown.  Tom has the back and they are battling for position.  Tom gets in a few shots to the body as the round ends.

Pagliarulo 10-9

Rd 4:  Tom gets the takedown and has the side.  Zac pushes him up and tries for a takedown.  Tom gets another takedown and is in guard.  

Pagliarulo 10-9

Rd 5:  Tom gets Zac to the mat and is in full mount.  Zac pushes him off and slips out the back.  Zac grabs hold of the neck and Tom takes him down.  He moves to full mount.  He is peppering him with punches.  Zac gives up his back and Tom is trying for the rear naked choke but can’t get it.

Pagliarulo 10-9

Tom Pagliarulo defeats Zac Richard via unanimous decision.  Tom is the new 145 amateur NEF champ.












170 AM TITLE Duncan Smith (4-3 Evolution Athletix) (c) vs. Jon Tefft (2-0 First Class)

Duncan gets the takedown and has the side.  He ends up passing to full mount and Jon give up his back.  Duncan is trying for the rear naked choke but can’t get it.  He slides offf and Jon makes him pay with some heavy hands as the round ends.

Smith 10-9

Rd 2:  Jon gets in a right and Duncan is trying for a takedown.  Duncan has the neck and is getting in some knees to the body.  He gives up on it and they are clinching.  Duncan gets in 3 kicks to the body and gets the takedown.  Duncan has the side and is there for the rest of the round.

Smith 10-9

Rd 3:  Duncan pushes Jon to the cage and gets the takedown.  He has the side and Jon kicks off the cage and gets the roll.  He is getting in punches to the body trying to stay busy.  They are back standing and Duncan is looking for the takedown as the round ends.

Smith 10-9

Rd 4:  They come out swinging.  Jon gets in a few good punches.  Jon gets the takedown and ends up on bottom.  Duncan has the side and Jon is trying to stand as the round ends.

Smith 10-9

Rd 5:  Jon works 2 leg kicks to start off the final round.  Duncan gets the slamming takedown.  Jon rolls him with a kimura and is trying to get the arm free.  He can’t get it and Duncan now has the side.  Duncan gets in a few punches to the head as the round ends.

Smith 10-9

Duncan Smith defeats Jon Tefft via unanimous decision.  Duncan remains the NEF amateur 170 lb champ.







135 AM TITLE Taylor Thompson (3-0 BST) vs. Andrea Howland (MI Top Team)

Andrea is getting the better of the exchange and Taylor looks for the takedown.  Andrea is trying to stand up and Taylor takes her back.  Taylor is trying for an armbar and she gets the tap.

Taylor Thompson defeats Andrea Howland via tapout to armbar at 1:30 in Round 1.  Thompson is the new NEF 135 amateur champ!









135 AM TITLE Henry Clark (5-4 Choi Institute) vs. Kam Arnold (4-0 CMBJJ) (c)

Kam goes high with 3 kicks.  He hits with a punch that drops Henry.  Ref has seen enough and Henry protests.

Kam Arnold defeats Henry Clark via tko stoppage to strikes at 21 seconds into Round 1.







135 PRO Bryan Bullock (1-0 Hayastan MMA) vs. Fred Lear (0-0 Young's MMA)

Fred connects with a kick to the body and is trying for a double leg takedown.  Fred brings him over to his corner and has his back.  He falls off and Fred is now pushing Bryan up against the cage.  Fred is trying for a takedown and getting in some knees to the leg.  They break and are in the center as the round ends.

Lear 10-9

Rd 2:  Fred gets the jab.  Bryan gets in a combo.  Bryan tries for a takedown and Fred reverses.  Bryan breaks free and gets in a few punches before they clinch again.  Fred is trying to take him down again but can’t get it.  They break and Fred gets him to the mat and Bryan gets right back up.  Fred tries for a trip and almost has Bryan to the mat.  Fred gets the slamming takedown and Bryan has a guillotine that is tight for the tap.

Bryan Bullock defeats Fred Lear via tapout to guillotine at 4:12 in Round 2.

NEF announces another fight between Jesse Erickson and Lewis Corapi on June 22nd.  










155 PRO Keegan Hornstra (3-10 Evolution Athletix) vs. Zenon Herrera (1-7 Team SMOG)

Keegan starts us out with a leg kick.  Keegan picks up Zenon and slams him in his corner.  Keegan gets out of the guillotine and is in full mount.  He has Zenon’s back and gets the rear naked choke for the tap.

Keegan Hornstra defeats Zenon Herrera via tapout to rear naked choke at 2:11 in Round 1.







155 PRO Caleb Hall (2-0 Choi Institute) vs. Jay Ellis (15-85 Team Knockout)

Caleb gets the quick takedown and Jay bounces back up.  Caleb gets another takedown and takes his back.  He gets the rear naked choke for the tap.

Caleb Hall defeats Jay Ellis via tapout to rear naked choke at  1:32 in Round 1.

Josh Harvey will be returning to the NEF cage at the next NEF event.








265 PRO Charles Penn (0-0 Hayastan MMA) vs. Ras Hylton (3-2 First Class/Dragonfire)

Penn is pressing Ras up against the cage.  Ras gets the takedown and gets in a few punches to the head.  Penn has the side and Ras works his way up.  Penn is pressing Ras up against the cage.  Charles rushes in and Ras gets in a quick elbow and blood is gushing.  

Ras Hylton defeats Charles Penn via doctor stoppage to cut in the forehead at 3:36 in Round 1.







June 22nd NEF in Lewiston