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April 11, 2015

NEF XVIII 4/11/2015 EVENT REVIEW


We arrived with ample time to meander around the venue and say hi to all of our friends.  NEF has a total of 19 fights on the card tonight.  The main event between Bruce Boyington and Jamie Harrison is no longer a title fight as Harrison weighed in a little overweight but the fight is still on.  The announcer for the evening is the one and only Pete Czymbor who always does a fantastic job.  The ring girl for the night is Nicky Couch and the refs are Jimmy Bickford and Kevin MacDonald.  Steve Rita is in the back getting the fighters ready with their gloves and always does a solid job on making sure each fighter is ready to go to make the show run smooth.  I have to give a shoutout to Kill Their Will for always supporting us and hooking us up with shirts!  Contact them for your merchandise! Follow along with us as we recap the night.


150 AM Alex Johnson 1-1 (Ruthless) vs Dustin Shorey 0-0 (Shatterproof)

Alex rushes in and they fall to the ground.  Alex is thinking guillotine and he re positions it after the roll and gets it for the tap.  Shorey is out cold and comes to and is ok.

Alex Johnson defeats Dustin Shorey via technical submission to  guillotine at 30 seconds in Rd 1.





135 AM Caleb Costello 1-3 (Team Irish) vs Wilmer Carrero 0-0 (MMA Athletix)

Wilmer starts us off with an outside leg kick.  Caleb gets in a leg kick of his own.  Now they are trading hard punches in the center.  Caleb connects with a right combo that drops Wilmer.  He immediately dives for a takedown and Caleb sinks in a guillotine.  Wilmer doesn't tap and goes out and the ref stops the fight.

Caleb Costello defeats Wilmer Carrero via technical submission to guilliotine at 1:14 in Rd 1.






185 AM Chris Smith 0-0 (Berzerkers) vs Dan Meuse 2-0 (Academy)

Chris comes forward guns blazing.  They are swinging away and Dan gets hit with a punch that drops him.  The ref has seen enough and stops the fights.

Chris Smith defeats Dan Meuse via ko at 19 seconds in Rd 1.






185 AM Ruben Redman 0-1 (Independent) vs Chris Rideout 0-0 (Plymouth Fight Club)

Ruben misses with a head kick and Chris takes him down.  Chris ends up in half guard and then gets pushed back to guard.  He is trying to posture up so he can drop some hammerfists.  Chris controls the rest of the round on top and wins the round.

Rideout 10-9

Rd 2:  Ruben connects with a knee to the body.  Ruben connects with a solid punch that wobbles Chris.  They both go to the ground and Ruben takes the back briefly.  Chris slips out and in the roll gets the top position.  Chris controls the rest of the round on top.

Real close round Ruben 10-9

Rd 3:  Ruben connects with a punch that hurts Chris.  Chris does a spin and tries for a takedown but can't get it.  Ruben connects with a kick to the body and Chris flips him by the shoulder and gets the takedown.  He is working the side and getting in some hammerfists to the head.  Chris controls the round on top.

Rideout 10-9

Chris Rideout defeats Ruben Redman via unanimous decision.









155 AM Ricky Dexter 2-0 (Team Irish) vs Zenon Herrera 3-6 (Independent)

They both rush in and connect with a few jabs.  They fall to the ground and Dexter takes the back.  Zenon slips out and they are back to their feet.  Zenon gets the takedown and Dexter pops back up.  They are clinching and Ricky reverses.  Ricky steps back and lets out a barrage of strikes that connect.  Zenon dives for a takedown and he gets stuffed.  Ricky ends up working a kimura and gets the tap.

Ricky Dexter defeats Zenon Herrera via tapout to kimura at 2:45 in Rd 1.









115 AM Randibeth Knowles 0-0 (Boyington’s TKD) vs Alex Walker 0-0 (Kaze)

They come out swinging.  Randi is looking for a guillotine but can't get it.  Randi is looking for the takedown but can't get it.  Alex is looking for a takedown and gets it after eating a few knees to the body.  Alex is now in guard but gets pushed off.  Alex connects with a head kick.  Wow what  a round and it is sooo loud in here for this fight.

Alex 10-9

Rd 2:  Both fighters miss with a kick.  Randi pulls Alex down and is on top in full mount.  She is posturing up and trying to get in some hammerfists.  Alex bucks her off and they are back to their feet.  Both fighters are working their jabs.  Randi clinches and is working her knees to the body.  Alex gets in another head kick.  They clinch as the round ends.

Randibeth 10-9

Rd 3:  Randi catches the kick and takes Alex down.  Randi takes the back and is trying to sink in the hooks but can't get it.  She re positions herself and now has one hook in.  They are back to their feet and their legs are tied up.  Alex pulls guard and takes Randi down.  Randi is now on top working the guard.  Randi postures up and is peppering the body.  Alex is trying for an armbar but runs out of time.

Randibeth 10-9

Randibeth Knowles defeats Alex Walker by unanimous decision.









135 AM Mike Crespo 2-1 (MMA Athletix) vs Sheldon Bang 1-2 (CMBJJ)

Mike gets the takedown and takes the back.  Sheldon is doing a good job at getting out an ends up on top in half guard.  He gets pushed back to guard and is trying to posture up.  Sheldon gets in some hammerfists as the round ends.

Bang 10-9

Rd 2:  Both fighters get in their inside kicks.  Sheldon gets the takedown and is working the side.  Sheldon is softening him up with short punches to the head.  Sheldon stands up and gets in some hammerfists as the round ends.

Bang 10-9

Rd 3:  Crespo misses with a high kick.  Sheldon ties him up against the cage and gets the takedown.  He is working the side and staying busy with short punches.  Sheldon threatens with the kimura but Crespo turns into it.  Sheldon moves to full mount and is punching away as the round ends.

Bang 10-9

Sheldon Bang defeats Mike Crespo via unanimous decision.









145 AM Clifford Redman 0-1 (Independent) vs Caleb Serra 0-1 (Team Kaze)

Caleb starts us off with an outside leg kick.  They clinch up and Caleb gets the takedown.  Caleb postures up and lets down some heavy hammerfists.  Their legs are still tangled and Caleb gets in a few more punches to the head as the round ends.

Serra 10-9

Rd 2:  Caleb misses with a head kick as the round starts.  Clifford goes for a takedown but can't get it.  They fall to the ground and Caleb has the back.  He is looking for the finish but can't get it.  Clifford gets out and they scramble back to their feet.  They clinch as the round ends.

Serra 10-9

Rd 3:  They are swinging away.  Caleb catches the leg and gets the takedown.  Caleb works an armbar and gets the tap.

Caleb Serra defeats Clifford Redman via tapout to armbar at 1:01 seconds in Rd 3.






185 AM Heath Hanson 0-2 (3Ronin) vs Brandon Russell 0-1 (Nitemare)

Brandon rushes in and gets the takedown.  He is in the guard working punches to the body.  Heath bucks him off and they are back to their feet.  Heath connects with a right cross punch that sends Brandon back flying to the cage and down to the canvas.  The ref stops the fight.

Heath Hanson defeats Brandon Russell via tko at 2:08 seconds in Rd 1.






S.HWT AM Dave Smith 0-0 (Berzerkers) vs Ora Spratt IV 0-0 (Shatterproof)

These guys are punching hard!  Dave is grabbing the single leg looking for the takedown and he gets it.  He moves to full mount and is looking for the finish.  He gets in about 12 hammerfists and the fight is stopped.

Dave Smith defeats Ora Spratt via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:55 in Rd 1.




155 AM Rick Matthews 1-1 (Team Irish) vs Matthew Hanning 0-1 (Independent)

No surprise both fighters are swinging away.  Matt connects with a front kick to the head and then a right hand.  Matt connects with another combo that drops Rick and the fight is stopped.

Matthew Hanning defeats Rick Matthews via ko at 48 seconds in Rd 1.






165 AM CJ Ewer 3-1 (Young's) vs Connor Barry 4-1 (Independent)

Connor connects with a front kick and gets taken down.  CJ is on top in the guard trying to get some space.  Not much action and the ref warns he will stand them up.  Connor gets some space and works a triangle and gets the tap.

Connor Barry defeats CJ Ewer via tapout to triangle at 2:05 seconds in Rd 1.






125 AM Norman Fox 3-1 (MMA Athletix) vs Dave Brown 1-2 (Plymouth)

Dave connects with a jab.  Norman gets in an armbar and Dave slams out of it and they are back to their feet.  Norman dives for a takedown but is stuffed.  Dave dives for another takedown but is stuffed.  Norman sinks in a guillotine and gets the tap.

Norman Fox defeats Dave Brown via tapout to guillotine at 2:55 seconds in Rd 1.







NEF announces the next event June 13th and the first fight announced is Crowsneck Boutin vs. Ryan Cowette.



135 PRO Elias Leland 2-0 (Academy) vs Jay Perrin 1-0 (Triumph)

They clinch and Jay punches and steps back.  Elias gets the takedown and Jay works his way up using the cage.  Jay gets the roll but can't get the choke.  He gets the roll and is now on top working the side.  Elias gives up his back and Jay takes it.  He is looking to get the hooks in and work a rear naked choke.   He slides to the side and they work their way to their feet.  Elias takes the back standing and has a body lock on Jay.  Jay slams him down but Elias still has the back.  Elias slides off and is looking for the arm as the round ends.

Real close round, I give slight edge to Leland 10-9

Rd 2:  Elias goes for the takedown and Jay sprawls.  Jay takes the back and Elias lays back looking for the knee bar.  Jay is out and Elias is looking for another takedown.  Elias is looking for a takedown and Jay is making him pay with elbows to the side of the head.  They are back standing and Jay gets in a kick to the body.  Jay is getting in some good punches now.  Jay gets in 3 knees to the head and they are hurting Elias.  They move to the center and Jay gets in another solid knee that drops Elias and the ref stops the fight.

Jay Perrin defeats Elias Leland via tko to strikes at 4:28 seconds in Rd 2. Nasty knees to the head.  Perrin moves to 2-0 and Leland falls to 2-1.









NEF announces another fight and its the first amateur heavyweight mma between Ryan Glover and Billy Leahy.



CATCH PRO Jesse Erickson 3-4 (CMBJJ) vs Mark Deford 0-3 (F2 Arena)

Mark closes the gap and Jesse connects with a knee to the head.  Jesse is getting some big knees from the clinch.  Mark gets a quick double jab in.  Jesse connects with a right that brings Mark down to one knee. Jesse connects again with another right that drops Mark to the mat and the ref stops the fight.

Jesse Erickson defeats Mark Deford via ko punch at 1:41 seconds in Rd 1.






150 PRO John Raio 2-6 (First Class/Choi) vs Derek Shorey 1-1 (Shatterproof)

John dives for the takedown and gets it.  John is threatening with a guillotine but Derek fights out of it after a minute goes by.  Derek is in half guard and moves to full mount.  He is getting in some elbows and strikes and gets the stoppage.

Derek Shorey defeats John Raio via ref stoppage to strikes at 3:20 seconds in Rd 1.






115 PRO Kaline Medeiros 3-4 (Gracie) vs Calie Cutler 3-0 (Jacked N Tan)

Kaline starts us off with an inside leg kick.  They are swinging for the fences!  Calie dives in for the takedown and gets it.  She is in half guard and Kaline stands up and tries for a takedown of her own.  Calie is working the clinch and gets in a knee to the body.  She connects with a knee as Kaline gets the takedown.  Kaline is in half guard and gets pushed off.  Kaline gets in a hammerfist and then gets in the guard position.  Calie is looking for an armbar but can't get it.

Real close round, Kaline 10-9

Rd 2:  Kaline misses with a kick and Calie rushes in for the takedown.  Kaline ends up getting the takedown and is in guard.  Kaline gets some space and is laying down some heavy hammerfists.  Calie is very active from the bottom and Kaline is controlling the round.  Calie is looking for an armbar but can't get it.  Calie ends up on top and Kaline slips out the back door.  Kaline is trying for a gullotine and Calie rolls out of it.  Kaline is on top getting in some punches as the round ends.

Kaline 10-9

Rd 3:  Kaline catches a kick and gets the takedown.  Kaline is working the guard.  Not much action and the ref stands them up.  Calie dives for a takedown and she is stuffed.  Kaline takes the side and she moves to full mount.  Calie gets the sweep and Kaline is looking for an armbar.  Calie is punching trying to get her arm free and she does.

Kaline 10-9

Kaline Medeiros defeats Calie Cutler via unanimous decision.











170 PRO Jarod Lawton 4-1 (Team NEU) vs Dennis Olson 12-7 (Triumph)

Olson clinches Jarod up against the cage.  They both exchange some knees.  Jarod punches his way out and is trying to establish his jab.  Olson kicks the leg hard and Jarod goes down.  He backs off and lets him up.  Jarod connects with a kick to the body and falls to the mat.  Dennis gets in a few leg kicks and then lets Jarod up.  Jarod gets the trip and gets the takedown.  Olson is on top in the guard.  Olson is on top the remainder of the round.

Real close round I give slight edge to Olson 10-9

Rd 2:  Olson connects with a right hand that drops Jarod.  He lets him back up and the fight resumes.  Jarod gets in some uppercuts from the clinch and Olson gets the takedown.  Jarod is looking for the armbar but can't fully extend it.  Olson makes him pay with elbows to the head.  Jarod connects with an upkick and is looking for an armbar again.  Dennis slips back to guard and is there until the bell sounds.  Wow what a fight.

Olson 10-9

Rd 3:  Dennis is looking for the takedown but can't get it.  Jarod gets in a knee to the head.  Dennis gets in a leg kick.  Jarod gets in a solid right.  Dennis gets in a looping right and gets the takedown.  He is in the guard and once again Jarod is getting some space.  Jarod is looking for the triangle but Dennis knows it.  The ref stands them up and Jarod goes for a takedown.  Dennis has a guilliotine as the round ends.

Olson 10-9

Dennis Olson defeats Jarod Lawton via split decision.








CATCH PRO Bruce Boyington 10-7 (Young’s) vs Jamie Harrison 5-1 (FCFC)

Jamie dives in for the takeodown.  Jamie takes the back and is looking for the finish.  Harrison sinks it in wicked deep and gets the tap.

Jamie Harrison defeats Bruce Boyington via tapout to rear naked choke at 1:15 in Rd 1.  Boyington is still the champ and Harrison moves to 6-1.






FIGHT OF THE NIGHT:  Randibeth Knowles vs Alex Walker...crowd was so loud so I know they agree with me.
KO OF THE NIGHT:  Matthew Hanning over Rick Matthews.
SUB OF THE NIGHT:  Jamie Harrison over Bruce Boyington.

NEF did it once again with an awesome show and the crowd was packed.  I have never heard it so loud in there as it was during the Randibeth Knowles/Alex Walker fight.  Then the Kaline Medeiros fight and Calie Cutler certainly lived up to the hype.  The Leland/Perrin and the Lawton/Olson fight were pure jiu jitsu clinics in there and made it highly entertaining.  Not to mention there were a bunch of knockouts and fighters getting choked unconscious that had the fans stunned and cheering.  Shout out to all the fighters on this card as they all brought it!  Thanks to New England Fights for allowing us to cover the show and sharing with you all.  Stay right here as we post our photos on Facebook fan page and also to keep you in the loop with all the NEF happenings.