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December 6, 2013

Coliseum To The Cage 12/6/2013 Review

[Photos will be added into this review]

We are here at Coliseum to the cage at Sportzone in Derry New Hampshire.  The place is filled with mma fans, I would estimate about 800-1000 fight fans.  John Vena is our host for the evening.  The sound system sounds great and they are playing some Pantera and Five Finger Death Punch to get fight fans in the mood.  There are four projectors projecting highlight of previous CTTC material up before the show which is a nice addition.  For tonight they have 9 fights with four professional fights which should make for a  solid evening.  John English and Steve Rita are the refs for tonight.  I am sitting at the media table with Dan Bonnell and his lovely wife.  Also to my left is Ron Washburn for RSW Management.  For other local celebrities I saw Peggy Morgan, John Fain, Marcus Davis and Cody Lightfoot. My internet and power is limited since I don't have a plug so I will be typing from my laptop briefly until the battery dies and then moving over to my cell phone so bare with me.  I gotta do what I can because the fight fans need their updates!!  The show is about to start so follow along...



Xavier Vargas (2-2) Team Pitbull vs. John Gardner (0-1) Raio's

Xavier starts us off with a few outside leg kicks.  Xavier connects with a right hand and drops John.  He finishes him off with some ground and pound and gets the ref stoppage.

Xavier Vargas defeats John Gardner via tko stoppage to strikes at 14 seconds in Rd 1.






Carl Langston (2-2) BGMMA vs. Kevin Schneider (2-0) SSSF

Kevin goes for a takedown and gets it.  He is getting in some body shots and moves to full mount.  He is getting in some ground and pound.  Carl spins and gives up his back and gets the ref stoppage.

Kevin Schneider defeats Carl Langston via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:41 seconds in Rd 1.





Adam Nielson (1-0) Team Irish vs. Robert Jones (0-0) Team Time Bomb/MK

They both exchange kicks.  Adam gets in a good kick to the outside.  Adam gets in a combo that connects.  Robert hits Adam in the cup and he takes 30 seconds and the fight resumes.  Robert does nice spinning kick that connects.  Adam connects with a right hand.  They both exchange kicks.  Robert gets in a combo to the body and Adam counters with a right hand to the face.

Real close round I give it to Adam 10-9 for pushing and controlling the octagon

Rd 2:  Adam gets the takedown and is now in half guard.  He is trying to keep Robert down.  He moves to full mount but is bucked off and Robert is trying to stand up.  In the scramble Adam takes him down and goes right to full mount and then takes his back.  Adam has a body triangle and is trying for the rear naked choke.  Robert spins and Adam gets in some ground and pound.  Robert bucks him off and tries to stand up and Adam sinks in the rear naked choke and gets the tap without any of his legs hooked.

Adam Neilson defeats Robert Jones by tapout to rear naked choke at 2:13 in Rd 2.






Dave Spero (2-2) Pitbull vs. Eric Tseronis (1-3) Thrive

Dave rushes right in and they have a quick exchange.  Dave clinches and gets in a knee to the head.  Eric takes him down and is working the half guard.  Dave is working a kimura from the bottom.  Eric postures up and gets in some shots to the head.  Dave shrimps and is trying to get up.  Eric gets in a knee to the body and is controlling the wrists.  They are back to their feet and Dave gets the belly to belly takedown as the round ends.

Eric 10-9

Rd 2:  Eric gets the takedown and takes Dave's back.  He is working for a rear naked choke but Dave ducks under in the scramble and they are back to their feet.  Dave picks up Eric and slams him down with a roar.  Eric takes the back and is working for a rear naked choke as the round ends.

Eric 10-9

Rd 3:  Dave throws a few punches and Eric takes him down.  He is now in the guard and trying to posture up to get in some ground and pound.  Eric is cut and is bleeding looks like from the ear.  Dave works a triangle from the bottom and gets the tap.  Wow!!!

Dave Spero defeats Eric Tseronis via tapout to triangle at 1:58 seconds in Rd 3.  Nice comeback from Dave who was down in the rounds!









Andrew Hughes (0-1) Team Irish vs. Ricky Sylvester (0-0) NA MMA

They exchange and Ricky connects with a right that drops Andrew out.  He gets in a few more ground and pound shots and Steve Rita tries to call him off.  He gets in a few more punches then stops.

Ricky Sylvester defeats Andrew Hughes via ko punches at 13 seconds in Rd 1.








Devin Powell (2-0) The Shop vs. Bruce Boyington (3-6) Young's MMA

They touch gloves and Bruce connects with a kick to the body.  He throws a high kick that is partially blocked.  Devin goes for a takedown and gets it but Bruce is on top in guard.  Bruce is working some ground and pound and is now trying to pass to half guard.  Bruce gets in a few more shots to the head.  Devin is trying to get some space and work a triangle.  Bruce stands up and then jumps back in and Devin pushes him back and takes the top position.  Devin is on top briefly and Bruce sweeps him and is trying for some ground and pound.  Bruce gets in a knee to the head as Devin is going for a takedown.  Devin is on the side as the round ends.

Bruce 10-9

Rd 2:  Bruce gets the takedown and is now in guard.  Bruce is trying to posture up and get in some ground and pound but Devin is doing a good job at defending from the bottom.  Not much action and the ref stands them up.  Bruce misses with a kick and Devin takes Bruce down.  He has the back and is working an arm triangle.  He postures up and Bruce sweeps and is now on top in the half guard.  He is getting in some ground and pound as the round ends.

Bruce 10-9

Rd 3:  Both fighters are exchanging kicks.  Bruce gets the takedown and is now working the guard again.  Devin is trying to use the cage to work his way up but Bruce keeps him down.  Devin is threatening with a kimura but Bruce is too strong.  Devin is working a kimura and gets the sweep.  He can't get it and Devin stands up and then jumps back in guard.  Devin takes his back and threatens with a rear naked choke.  Great round for Devin as he controlled the second half.

Devin 10-9

Bruce Boyington defeats Devin Powell via unanimous decision.







RJ Letendre (0-0) The Shop vs. Dom Warr (4-3) Wai Kru

Both fighters are being cautious.  They are working their kicks.  RJ is starting to work his jabs.  RJ is winning the exchanges and Dom is going for takedowns but is getting stuffed.  Dom is getting in the inside leg kick.  Dom is bleeding from his nose.  RJ is stalking his prey.  He drops Dom but Dom bounces right back up.

RJ 10-9

Rd 2:  Dom starts us off with a leg kick.  RJ catches a kick and then counters with a punch.  RJ is controlling the round and working his jabs.  Blood is flowing again from Dom's nose.  Dom rushes in and gets in a double jab.

RJ 10-9

Rd 3:  Dom knows he is behind in the rounds and rushes in. He takes RJ down and is now in half guard.  Dom is working ground and pound and passes to full mount.  He is dropping elbows and getting in some ground and pound.  RJ gives up his back and Dom finishes him off with ground and pound!!

Dom Warr defeats RJ Letendre via tko stoppage to strikes at 2:47 in Rd 3









Bill Jones (11-6) The Shop vs. Vovka Clay (0-0) Triumph

Both fighters exchange leg kicks.  Vovka goes for a takedown and is stuffed. Billy does a nice flip and gets the takedown.  They are right back up. Vovka gets the takedown but Bill ends up in half guard.  Bill takes Vovka's back and is working for a rear naked choke.  Vovka is defending it well but Billy is relentless.  Bill is now working half guard and then gets in an elbow as the round ends.

Bill 10-9

Rd 2:  Bill gets the takedown and immediately takes the back.  Vovka is spinning they are now back to their feet. Bill is fighting for a takedown but Vovka stuffs it.  Billy goes for another takedown but is stuffed. Vovka pushes him down and gets some elbows in.  They get back to their feet and Bill gets the takedown as the round ends.

Real close I give edge to Bill 10-9

Rd 3:  Bill gets in a jab. Bill goes for a takedown and gets it.  They are back to their feet and fall back down.  Vovka yanks Bill down but they are rihht back up.  Bill is fighting for a single leg but Vovka is defending.  Bill is still fighting for the takedown. Vovka gets the hip toss takedown but Bill gets right back up.  Vovka jumps guard and Bill ends up in guard as the round ends.

Vovka 10-9 but real close

Vovka Clay defeats Bill Jones via unanimous decision.












FIGHT OF THE NIGHT:  Dom Warr's tko stoppage in Rd 3 over RJ Letendre who was winning.
SUB OF THE NIGHT:  Dave Spero's comeback victory triangle over Erik Tseronis.
KO OF THE NIGHT: Ricky Sylvester's knockout over a very tough Andrew Hughes.

I would like to thank Coliseum to the Cage for having us and letting us cover the event.  The fights were jam packed with lots of action.  The fans were cheering and having a good time.  The ring girls looked great and were pumping up the crowd.  Brittany was interviewing Marcus Davis and Peggy Morgan for a show coming up on NESN called Wicked Bites.  All of our photos will be uploaded to our facebook fan page so make sure you support us by liking our fan page.  Time for me to get some sleep so enjoy the review and keep the comments coming!!