We made the 3.5 hour trip and we were escorted to our seats. Warchild made us late cause he was too busy playing Flappy Birds. LMP is here tonight taking photos for the fighters. The crowd is starting to fill in now and there was a line of cars outside on our way in. NEF hooked us up with a water and a signed program from Mike Brown! Thanks guys!! Pete Czymbor is the announcer for the evening. There are 17 fights for the evening which includes 6 professional fights. Suckerpunch Athletics and Kill Their Will are selling merch here. Jimmy Bickford and Kevin MacDonald are the refs for the night. Brett Raio, the son of John Raio did an excellent job on singing the national anthem. So far I have seen Buck Pineau, Mark Dellagrotte, Ray Wood, Jon Lemke and Mike Brown but I will add more as the night goes on.
150 Trevor Hebert 1-2 (First Class MMA) vs Alex Clark 2-1 (CMBJJ)
Both fighters are working their striking. Alex gets in a right hand. Trevor gets in a body kick. Alex works a leg kick of his own. Alex gets in a combo that connects. Trevor goes for a takedown but Alex stuffs him.
Alex 10-9
Rd 2: Alex starts us off with a leg kick. Trevor gets in close and gets in a left hand that drops Alex. He dives into the guard but Alex pushes him off with his legs. They are back to their feet. Alex gets in a kick to the head and blood starts to flow from Trevor's mouth. Alex gets the slam and Jason pushes him off and they are back to their feet. Alex dives for a takedown but is stuffed.
Alex 10-9
Rd 3: Trevor gets in a right hand. They clinch up by the cage and Alex gets hit with an illegal knee to the face. Alex goes for a double leg and gets the takedown. Trevor rolls into him and pushes Alex down. Now Trevor is in the guard. Alex tries to get the legs up for a triangle and ends up pushing him off. They are back to their feet and Alex is going for another takedown.
Real close round but I give that round to Trevor 10-9 for having the more dominant position but could go either way.
Alex Clark defeats Trevor Hebert via unanimous decision 29-28.
135 Ryan Daley 0-1 (Team Irish) vs John Crafts 0-0 (New England United)
John dives for a takedown but is stuffed. He tries for one again but to no avail. John gets hit with a shot that knocks him down. He works a triangle then reverses it on top. He is trying hard to finish but can't get the tap. Ryan gets his head out and stumbles back down. John dives in but is caught in an armbar. He pulls his arm out and then works an armbar of his own. Ryan gets his arm free as the round ends.
Real close back and forth round. I give the edge to John 10-9 for the submission attempt that almost got the finish.
Rd 2: John gets the takedown and is in guard briefly. Ryan sweeps and is on top briefly. John sweeps and is trying for a rear naked choke. Ryan gets out and John gets a deep armbar and gets the tap.
John Crafts defeats Ryan Daley via ref stoppage to armbar at 1:49 in Rd 1. An awesome back and forth battle.
120 Dan Thayer 0-0 (Choi's) vs Jason Carpenter 0-0 (Independent)
Dan gets in an inside leg kick. Dan catches Jason's leg and knocks him down. Dan is now in Jason's guard. Jason gets some space and they are back to their feet. Jason is pushing Dan up against the cage and has the underhooks. He gets in 3 good knees to the body. He sinks in a guillotine and takes him down. Dan gets out and gets in a few shots to the head. They are back up and both swinging as the round ends.
Real close round, could go either way. I give slight edge to Jason 10-9
Rd 2: Dan gets in a leg kick. Dan gets in a right hand. Jason gets in a head kick that pushes Dan back. Dan goes in for a double leg takedown. Jason reverses and is trying for a takedown of his own. Dan reverses. They break and start swinging. Dan gets in a good one that connects. Jason comes right back swinging. Dan is trying for a takedown as the round ends.
Dan 10-9
Rd 3: Jason starts us off with a high kick that partially is checked. Dan gets in a kick and Jason counters with a jab. Jason misses with a combo. Jason connects with a kick that knocks Dan down. Dan bounces right back up. Dan gets in a good combo. Dan gets the takedown and is in guard as the round ends.
Dan 10-9
Jason Carpenter defeats Dan Thayer via split decision, 29-28 Jason, 29-28 Thayer, 29-28 Jason. Wow what a back and forth battle!
145 Caleb Costello 1-2 (Team Irish) vs Matt Denning 2-3 (CMBJJ)
Caleb misses with a high kick. Matt gets in a leg kick. Matt misses with a superman punch. Matt gets the slamming takedown. Caleb tries for a triangle but Matt slams out of it. Matt is now on the side but Caleb is right back to his feet. They roll and Caleb is now working the side. He passes to full mount and is trying to finish with ground and pound as the round ends.
Caleb 10-9
Rd 2: Both fighters exchange kicks. Matt misses with a spinning back fist and closes the gap. He is trying for a single leg takedown and gets it. He moves to full mount and and Caleb moves his legs up and pushes him off. Matt works a very fast triangle and gets the tap. Wow!!
Matt Denning defeats Caleb Costello via tapout to triangle at 2:23 in Rd 2.
185 Dan Connaughton 2-0 (Defensive Edge) vs Mike Vangelist 1-0 (AMMA)
They clinch and Dan gets in some knees to the body. Mike gets the takedown and is trying to finish with a guillotine. Dan pops his head out and is now in guard. Mike is to his feet and then dives back in. Mike is trying to get an armbar but can't pull the arm out but runs out of time.
Real close round Dan 10-9
Rd 2: Mike clinches Dan up against the cage and gets the takedown. Dan threatens with a leg lock but can't get it. Mike is making Dan pay with some serious ground and pound. Dan gets the sweep and is trying to get in some shots of his own. Mike sweeps and gets a tight guillotine and gets the tap.
Mike Vangelist defeats Dan Connaughton via tapout to guillotine at 2:40 in Rd 2.
CATCH Stephen Desjardins 2-3 (Team Irish) vs Dustin Veinott 0-2 (CMBJJ)
Stephen gets the takedown. Dustin is trying to get a triangle but Stephen gets out. He slams him down and is now in guard. Dustin is threatening with an armbar but can't get the arm out as the round ends.
Stephen 10-9
Rd 2: Dustin gets hit in the cup. He takes a minute and fight continues. Stephen gets the takedown and is now in guard. Stephen is working the guard the rest of the round with a few shots to the body and head.
Stephen 10-9
Rd 3: They are both working their standup. Stephen gets in a few kicks. Dustin gets in a jab. Stephen ends up getting the takedown. Dustin tries for an armbar but Stephen steps over.
Stephen 10-9
Stephen Desjardins defeats Dustin Veinott via unanimous decision.
145 Aaron Lacey 2-0 (Young's MMA) vs Joshua Greenlaw 0-0 (Independent)
Aaron gets the quick takedown and passes to full mount. He is trying to finish him with some ground and pound. Josh is hanging on but Aaron is relentless and pounding away. He gets the ref stoppage.
Aaron Lacey defeats Joshua Greenlaw via tko stoppage to strikes at 2:01 in Rd 1.
145 Charlie Stambach 2-0 (Team Irish) vs Carl Langston 0-2 (Balanced Ground)
Carl starts us off with a leg kick. Charlie lunges forward and gets in a combo. Charlie gets the takedown and is working the guard. Charlie continues to work the guard as the round ends.
Charlie 10-9
Rd 2: Charlie connects with a jab. Carl throws a kick that is checked. Carl throws a superman punch that connects and knocks Charlie down briefly. Charlie bounces up and gets the takedown. Charlie moves to the north south position. Charlie passes to full mount right before the round ends.
Charlie 10-9
Rd 3: Carl starts the round with an inside leg kick. Charlie gets in a combo. Carl gets in a hard inside leg kick and Charlie dives for a takedown but is stuffed. Charlie gets the takedown and is working the side. Charlie gets in a few shots to the head before the round ends.
Charlie 10-9
Charlie Stambach defeats Carl Langston via split decision 29-28 Langston, 30-27 Charlie, 30-27 Charlie.
200 Brandon Gibbs 1-0 (CMBJJ) vs Crowsneck Boutin 3-6 (Choi's)
Crow connects with a kick that stuns Brandon. Brandon gets back up and they are back to the center. They clinch and Brandon gets the single leg takedown. Crow gets the sweep and is now working the side. They work their way up. Brandon gets the takedown as the round ends.
Brandon 10-9
Rd 2: Crow starts us off with 3 leg kicks. Crow keeps working his leg kicks. Crow gets in a combo. Brandon gets the takedown. Crow gets the sweep and is on top as the round ends.
Crow 10-9
Rd 3: Crow gets an inside leg kick. Brandon pulled guard and Crowsneck ends up on top. He passes to half guard and gets in a few shots as the round ends.]
Crow 10-9
Crowsneck Boutin defeats Brandon Gibbs via unanimous decision 30-27.
285 Kevin Smith 2-1 (Young’s MMA) vs Devon Newell 0-0 (Sipayik Boxing Club)
Kevin gets the takedown and gets in a few body shots. Devon works his way up and Kevin gets the single leg takedown. Kevin gets in a good right hand that knocks Devon back. Kevin gets the takedown and is now in guard. He gets in a few hammerfists and moves to the side. Devon gets back to his feet and they are swinging. He connects with a combo right as the round ends.
Kevin 10-9
Rd 2: Devon starts us out with a leg kick. Kevin gets in a right hand. Kevin gets the takedown and is now in guard. Devon tries to stand and Kevin slams him back down. He passes to full mount. Devon sweeps and is on top in guard as the round ends.
Kevin 10-9
Rd 3: Kevin gets in a body kick and then a right hand. Kevin gets the takedown and moves to full mount. Kevin has the back and is trying to finish with ground and pound. Kevin gets a submission from the scramble and gets the quick tap.
Kevin Smith defeats Devon Newell via tapout to guillotine at 1:10 in Rd 3. Kevin moves to 3-1 as a superheavy fighter!! Kevin just earned his blue belt!
155 Jeremy Tyler 3-1 (Team Irish) vs Corey Hinkley 2-1 (CMBJJ)
Corey lunges forward. Corey gets the takedown and is in half guard. He moves to the other side. Jeremy twists and Corey takes his back. Corey is trying to finish with rear naked choke. Jeremy slips out and they are back to their feet. Jeremy gets a takedown and is in guard as the round ends.
Corey 10-9
Rd 2: Corey tries for a takedown and Jeremy ends up slamming him down. He is in guard and is trying to pass to full mount. He gets knocked back to half guard and moves to the side. He is working an arm triangle and gets the tap.
Jeremy Tyler defeats Corey Hinkley via tapout to arm triangle at 2:48 in Rd 2. Awesome submission.
We are at a brief intermission right now. The fights should resume in 10 minutes or so.
CATCH Ryan Cowette 1-2 (MMA Athletix) vs Dave Claroni 0-1 (Olympia)
They touch gloves. Ryan connects with a knee to the head that drops Dave. Ryan is trying to finish on top on the side. Dave looks to be recovering. Ryan passes to full mount and is trying to lay down some bombs. Ryan gets in a few good elbows and the fight is stopped.
Ryan Cowette defeats Dave Claroni via tapout to strikes at 1:21 in Rd 1. Junk Yard Dog wins by a killer elbow!
155 Jesse Erickson 1-2 (CMBJJ) vs Tollison Lewis 0-0 (Balanced Ground MMA)
Jesse starts the fight off with a leg kick. Both fighters get in a jab. They clinch and Jesse is fighting for a takedown. Jesse drops levels and gets the takedown. Jesse has the side and Tollison gets the sweep. Tollison rocks Jesse with a right hand. Jesse is wobbly and goes for a takedown. He gets it and passes to full mount. Jesse is working a triangle but he needs to pull his arm out to bend the neck down. He does a sweep and ends up on top in full mount. Jesse gets in a few short elbows. Jesse works an arm triangle and gets the tap.
Jesse Erickson defeats Tollison Lewis via tapout to arm triangle at 4:56 in Rd 1. Awesome battle from both fighters.
170 Jarod Lawton 3-1 (New England United) vs John Ortolani 7-8 (Team Triumph)
Orto starts us off with a leg kick. Orto gets in a big right hand that connects. Jarod gets the takedown and is in the guard of Orto. Jarod is working a kimura but nothing too threatening. Orto gets the partial sweep and Jarod gets in an upkick as Orto stands back up. Orto gets the double leg takedown and is now in guard. Jarod is working for an armbar and Orto slams him out of it.
Real close round Orto 10-9
Rd 2: Jarod misses with a kick and falls to the ground. Orto gets in a few leg kicks then backs off. Jarod is trying to bade him down into his guard. Orto gets the takedown and is now in guard. Orto is working some elbows in. Jarod bucks him off and they are back to their feet. Orto rushes in with a right hand and Jarod connects with a right hook to the temple that knocks Orto down. Jarod gets in a few more punches and the ref pulls him off. Orto was hurt bad. Wow!!
Jarod Lawton defeats John Ortolani via tko to strikes at 3:46 in Rd 2. Another come from behind win for Lawton!!
CATCH Bruce Boyington 5-6 (Young’s MMA) vs John Raio 1-4 (First Class/Choi's)
Bruce starts us off with a leg kick. Bruce gets in a front kick. Bruce connects with a good right hand that drops John. Bruce follows him to the ground and tries to get a good position. John is in his guard but needs to pull his legs out to get Bruce flat. Bruce gets to his feet and slams John back down. John get some space and pushes Bruce down. He is trying to finish the takedown and does. He is now in Bruce's guard. John takes his back and is working a rear naked choke. Bruce reaches up and it looks like a tap and the ref stops the fight. Bruce protests he wasn't tapping.
John Raio defeats Bruce Boyington via tapout to rear naked choke at 4:46 in Rd 1. Bruce protests that he wasn't tapping. Guess we will all have to wait for the video!!
185 *Title Jesse Peterson 7-4 (c) (CMBJJ/) vs Mike Zichelle 6-3 (Team Triumph)
Mike gets in a good jab. Jesse gets the takedown and is in half guard. Jesse was going for an arm triangle and Mike gets the sweep. They are back to their feet and Jesse gets the takedown. Jesse is working the guard. Jesse gets moved to the side. Jesse is working a guillotine. Mike gets out and they are back to their feet. Mike gets in a big knee that hurts Jesse. He is trying to knock him out. Jesse gets the takedown and has Jesse's back. Jesse gets in an unintentional elbow. Kevin stops the fight and lets Mike have his time. Fight resumes. Mike gets in another solid knee. Jesse gets the takedown and gets in a few shots to the head. Mike gets back to his feet and on Jesse's back as the round ends.
Jesse 10-9
Rd 2: Mike gets in a power right hand that drops Jesse. He is fighting for a takedown and gets stuck. Mike finishes him off with some solid elbows to the side of the head and gets the stoppage.
Mike Zichelle defeats Jesse Peterson via tko to strikes at 55 seconds in Rd 2. Mike Zichelle becomes the new NEF champion!!
CATCH Marcus Davis 22-10 (Team Irish) vs Ryan Sanders 5-4 (Young’s MMA)
Sanders gets in a few head kicks. Ryan is clinching Marcus up against the cage. Marcus reverses and is working the body. Ryan reverses and is fighting for a single leg takedown. He switches to a double but can't get it. Marcus threatens with a guillotine but Ryan pulls out. They break. Marcus gets in a good right hand and Ryan is working for a takedown. Marcus stuffs it and threatens with a guillotine. Ryan pulls his head through and reverses. Marcus reverses. Ryan pushes him away and gets in a jumping knee. Blood is flowing from Marcus's forehead. Marcus pulls guard with a guillotine and the bell sounds.
Real close round Sanders 10-9 more damage done and takedown.
The doctor is checking out the cut.
Ryan Sanders defeats Marcus Davis via doctor stoppage due to loss of vision at the start of Rd 2.
Marcus Davis speaks and says he cannot see out of the right eye.
FIGHT OF THE NIGHT: Jason Carpenter and Dan Thayer, a real close back and forth battle that resulted in a split decision.
SUBMISSION OF THE NIGHT: Jesse Erickson arm triangle.
KO/TKO OF THE NIGHT: Jarod Lawton over John Ortolani!
BLUNDER OF THE NIGHT: The controversial ending to the Bruce Boyington and John Raio stoppage.
NEF announced their next show will be May 10th, 2014 at the Colisee in Lewiston Maine. The fight they announced is the title fight between Paul Gorman and Kin Moy. The crowd was packed with over 3000+ tickets sold and it was loud in there. We witnessed many great battles tonight and memories were made. Mike Zichelle became the new 185lb NEF champion and I am sure he will be looking to defend that soon. Marcus Davis lost from a recommendation by a doctor due to a cut below his left eye. Congrats to Young's MMA and Ryan Sanders on the victory. It may very well be the last fight from Marcus Davis we ever see. Time will tell. I want to give a HUGE thank you to NEF and their staff for allowing us to cover the show and putting on such great fights. All of our photos will be uploaded to our facebook fan page so make sure you support us by liking it. Write us a comment and tell us your thoughts.