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November 9, 2019

NEF 41 'COLLISION COURSE' LIVE REVIEW 11/9/2019

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Warchild and I traveled north to Maine.  We were excited to stop by the Kennebunk Plaza to get the infamous Popeye’s chicken sandwich.  In fact, I think Ed was more excited about that than the fights.  To our surprise, they do not sell the chicken sandwich there so we had to get popcorn shrimp.  Then we made our way to the club Aura for the show.  Took us a bit to find parking as there was a hockey game going on nearby.  We took our nice brisk walk to the venue and found our way to our seats by the cage.  New England Fights has a good night of fights tonight with 14 total amateur battles including 4 of them that are title fights.  Also happening tonight will be New England Fight’s big fight announcement for their next event in February 2020.  Pete Czymbor will be the host of the night and the ring girls are the Veayo twins.  They did an awesome job as always on our National Anthem.  Please follow along as I recap the night.  Refresh this article to stay up to date as I update it after each fight.

180 AM Tim Bergeron (0-0 Team Landry) vs. Chandler Chapman (1-0 Lee Brothers MMA)

Chandler gets in a leg kick.  Chandler gets the takedown and is on top in guard.  Tim kicks him off and Chandler dives back in.  He is now in half guard.  He gets in one punch to the head before getting pushed off.  Tim gets in a right.  Chandler gets in a leg kick and Tim pulls guard with a guillotine.  He lets go of it and Chandler now has the side.  He attempts to pass to full mount and gets swept.  Tim is now on the side and looking for some ground and pound but runs out of time.

Rd 2:  Both fighters throw a kick.  Chandler does a spinning kick to the body.  Tim lunges forward with a punch and Chandler takes him down to the mat.  He passes to full mount and is getting in some ground and pound.  He is getting in some good shots but not enough to get the stoppage.  

Rd 3:  Chandler gets in a combo.  Tim misses with a kick.  Chandler misses with a kick and slips to the mat.  Tim jumps into his guard.  Chandler pushes him off and they are back to their feet.  Chandler gets in a shot and the crowd roars.  They fall to the mat and Chandler is in full mount.  He gets in some ground and pound and with a few seconds left tries for an armbar.

Chandler Chapman defeats Tim Bergeron via unanimous decision.








145 AM Tyler Knights (0-0 Independent) vs. Brandon Maillet-Fevens (2-1 CMBJJ)

Tyler connects with a kick to the body.  He gets in a combo and overwhelms Brandon for a few seconds.  Brandon grabs him and takes him down.  He grabs a guillotine and after Tyler fights it a bit is forced to let go.  They are back to their feet.  Brandon connects with two big right that rock Tyler.  Tyler has a chin ladies and gentlemen.  Both fighters exchange leg kicks.  

Rd 2:  Brandon gets in a leg kick to the body.  Tyler gets in a few punches and Brandon gets him to the mat.  Brandon grabs the back and works a rear naked choke for the tap.  What a fight!!

Brandon Maillet-Fevens defeats Tyler Knights via tapout to rear naked choke at 1:51 in Round 2.







After this fight NEF announced an upcoming fight for their next show.  It is between Carl Langston and Dom Jones.


175 AM Austin Hamilton(0-0 Independent) vs. Nate White (3-0 CMBJJ)

Nate grabs Austin from the back and rips him to the mat.  Nate tries for a rear naked and can’t get it.  He slams him to the mat and gets in few punches.  Austin’s nose looks broken and blood is gushing.  Nate is all over him and gets in a few more punches and ref has seen enough.

Nate White defeats Austin Hamilton via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:13 in Round 1.  Nate says to the mic Jeffrey Epstein didn’t kill himself and drops the mic.  This kid is going places!!!







130 AM Ryan Fogg (0-0 Team Elemental) vs. Caleb Austin (2-0 CMBJJ)

Caleb slams Ryan to the mat and is trying to take his back.  Caleb gets in some punches to the head.  He gets bucked off and Caleb grabs his back.  He is trying to flatten him out but Ryan is defending well.

Rd 2:  Caleb starts us off with a straight right.  Both fighters exchange cup shots.  Caleb gets in a combo and gets Ryan to the mat.  Caleb is trying for a rear naked choke but can’t get it.  He gets in some ground and pound and gets the stoppage.

Caleb Austin defeats Ryan Fogg via ref stoppage to strikes at 2:33 in Round 2.









Jesse Erickson against Josh Harvey will be fighting on February 8th at NEF 42.


155 AM Lucas Donald (0-0 Independent) vs. Will McCall (2-3 Evolution Athletix)

Will McCall walks out and the commission would not medically clear him so the fight has been scratched.

155 AM Clifford Redman (0-10 Independent) vs. Brian Cosco (4-8 Redline)

Brian gets the takedown and has the side.  As Cliff is standing back up Brian gets him to the mat.  Cliff has a guillotine and Brian has a von flue choke and Clifford goes out.

Brian Cosco defeats Clifford Redman via technical submission to von flue choke at 2:12 in Round 1.






170 AM Justin Middleton (0-0 Independent) vs. Jon Assam (1-1 First Class)

Both guys are swinging away.  Justin gets the takedown and has the body lock.  He is trying for the rear naked choke.  Jon fights it for a minute but is forced to tap.

Justin Middleton defeats Jon Assam via tapout to rear naked choke at 1:25 in Round 1.






NEF calls Chris Sarro into the cage to give him a sendoff as he will be fighting for Bare Knuckle Boxing in the next few weeks.


170 AM Greg Ishihara (1-1 Recon) vs. Dylan Williams (0-2 Independent)

Dylan gets in a jab.  Greg fires back with a combo.  Greg clinches and gets in two knees to the body.  Dylan closes the distance and works some punches.  Greg clinches again and gets in a knee to the body that drops Dylan.  He taps right away and ref stops the fight.

Greg Ishihara defeats Dylan Williams via tapout to strikes at 1:25 in Round 1.





145 AM Jesse Fitzsimmons (0-1 Nostos) vs. Joe Howard (1-3 CMBJJ)

These guys came to fight.  They are throwing hard.  Joe connects with a right.  He gets in a kick that drops Jesse.  He gets right back and they are swinging away still.  Joe gets in another right and a kneed to the body.  Jesse connects and Joe falls rolling back.  Jesse gets Joe to the mat and is in guard as the round ends.  Jesse’s eye is starting to swell.

Joe Howard defeats Jesse Fitzsimmons due to doctor stoppage at the start of Round 2.







265 AM George Pissimissis (0-0 Wai Kru/Pedro’s Judo) vs. Solomon Spigel (0-0 First Class)

Solomon takes George to the mat.  George passes to full mount and is getting in some punches.  Solomon has the arm and George’s shoulder pops out and he taps.

Solomon Spigel defeats George Pissimissis via technical submission (shoulder injury) at 51 seconds in Round 1.






125 AM TITLE Steve Desjardins (5-3 Independent) vs. Nate Boucher (5-3 CMBJJ)

Nate gets the takedown and is in guard.  Steve has his legs up high.  Nate takes his back and works a rear naked choke for the tap.

Nate Boucher defeats Steve Desjardins via tapout to rear naked choke at 1:16 in Round 1.  Nate becomes the new NEF 125 amateur champ.





New England Fight announces a title fight between Bruce Boyington and Josh Grispi.


155 AM TITLE Zac Richard (4-2-1 Nostos) vs. Mike Murray (2-0 Camden Combat/Foundry)

Zac picks Mike up and slams him to the mat.  Zac is in guard and then gets to half guard.  Mike is getting in shots from the bottom.  Zac gets to full mount and gets in two punches as the bell sounds.

Rd 2:  They come out swinging and Zac gets Mike to the mat.  Mike is threatening with an armbar but Zac fights it.  Zac is in half guard looking to pass to full mount.  Mike gets the sweep and Zac gets pushed off.  Mike is throwing upkicks and it looked like one hit his face.  Mike connects with a combo and Zac swings and takes Mike to the mat as the round ends.

Rd 3:  Zac gets in a right and takes Mike down.  Zac moves to full mount and postures up.  Zac gets in some ground and pound.  Mike holds him down and sweeps.  Mike is trying for an inverted triangle but Zac fights it and gets out.  Zac gets the takedown as the round ends.

Rd 4:  Zac gets in a combo and picks Mike up and slams him to the mat.  Zac passes to full mount and Mike gets the sweep.  Mike is getting in some punches from the bottom.  Zac is fighting for a takedown and Mike is sprawling.  Zac gets the takedown as the round ends.

Rd 5:  Zac is fighting for a takedown and gets it.  He has his head between Mike’s legs and is trying to pull it free.  He is in half guard trying to get to full mount.  Zac passes to full mount as the round nears the end.

Zac Richard defeats Mike Murray via unanimous decision.  Zac becomes the new NEF 155 lb champion!  What a war!










135 AM TITLE Kam Arnold (c) (5-1 Recon) vs. Walt Shea (3-1 First Class MMA)

Kam throws a leg kick to the body that is checked.  Kam connects with a left.  Kam misses with a kick and Walt covers him.  Kam picks him up and slams him into the mat.  Walt has his neck and Kam fights it.  They are back to their feet.  Kam gets in a punch and is ready to throw another one as the round ends.

Rd 2:  Kam Arnold connects with a left and Walt is out cold.

Kam Arnold defeats Walt Shea via KO at 7 seconds in Round 2.  Still NEF Bantamweight champ!






115 AM TITLE Glory Watson (6-0 Young’s) vs. Cara Greenwell (9-4 Independent)

Glory starts us out with two leg kicks.  These girls are swinging.  Glory gets in a straight left.  Cara connects with a kick.  Glory with a nice combo.  Cara with a head kick and Glory fires back.  

Rd 2:  Right back where we left off as both girls are swinging again.  Cara gets in a combo.  Cara gets in another head kick.  Glory grabs her and rips her to the mat.  Cara rolls and they are back to their feet.  Glory is trying for another takedown as the round ends.

Rd 3:  They both exchange leg kicks.  Cara with a combo.  Glory goes for a takedown but can’t get it.  Cara connects with a right hook.  Glory comes right back with a punch.  Cara with another solid combo.

Rd 4:  Glory gets in a combo.  Cara with an outside leg kick.  Cara is pressing Glory up against the cage.  She gets in two knees to the body before the break.  Glory gets in an uppercut and gets the takedown as the round ends.

Rd 5:  They both let out a barrage of punches and Glory is trying for a takedown.  They are exchanging knees and then they are back to the center.  They clinch and Glory tries for a takedown but can’t get it.  Cara presses Glory up against the cage.  They break and throw some punches as the round ends.

Cara Greenwell defeats Glory Watson via unanimous decision.  Cara is now the new NEF straw weight champ.













WesternMassMMA.com Awards:

Fight of the Night:  Zac Richards against Mike Murray.
KO of the Night:  Kam Arnold brutal KO.
Submission of the Night:  Brian Cosco and his von flue choke.
Quote of the Night:  Jeffrey Epstein didn’t kill myself.

It was a solid night of fights at NEF on this cold November evening.  There were many fights announced throughout the night and if you missed them then scroll up and read my review you lazy bastard!  Not only was there action in the cage but there was also action behind me between Carl Langston and Josh Harvey.  I would also like to give the middle finger salute to the fan who threw a Bud Light bottle into the cage that almost Walt Shea, the knocked out fighter.  With that said, special thanks to NEF for the lovely hospitality and as always if you enjoyed this review please share it online and with your friends.  CityBoy Out!