We arrived at the venue and was escorted to our seats and the venue was packed with fight fans. The 9th fight was scratched due to Chris Palmer left the building and decided he didn't want to fight. Brett Raio did an awesome job at singing the National Anthem. The refs are John English and Kevin MacDonald. Keep following along with us as I hear there are some big fight announcements happening throughout the evening that you don't want to miss. The announceris the voice of Peter Cyzmbor. Follow along as we recap the night and keep you all up to date on all the happenings.
130 AM Angela Young (0-0 Young’s) vs Rachel Reinheimer (1-0 Sityodtong)
They are both swinging away. Little blood is flowing from Angela's nose. Both fighter are pretty even.
Rachel 10-9
Rd 2: Once again this is all a striking fight. Both fighters are swinging away. Angela is the one pushing the pace in this round. Angela gets in a good punch to the body. She connects with another punch as the round ends.
Young 10-9
Rd 3: Once again both fighters are swinging away! Blood is flowing from both fighters noses. Rachel is mixing up her kicks more this round. A hematoma is forming on Rachel's forehead.
Rachel 10-9
Rachel Reinheimer defeats Angela Young via unanimous decision. Real close rounds and it was an awesome fight!
170 AM Scott Godbois (0-0 Berserkers) vs Phil Pearson (0-0 MMA Athletix)
Phil connects with the first jab of the fight. Scott goes for a takedown and gets it. Phil is working his way back up and Scott takes his back. Phil is now all the way up and they break and are back to the center. Scott connects with a left punch to the head. Scott connects with another punch and it hurt Phil. He is thinking guillotine but can't get it. Scott grabs Phil by the side and rips him to the mat an is in full mount as the round ends.
Godbois 10-9
Rd 2: Scott connects with a right. Scott goes for a takedown and they roll and Scott ends up on top. He is getting in some solid punches to the side of Phil. Scott goes for a takedown and they both fall down as the round ends.
Godbois 10-9
Rd 3: Phil connects with two jabs. Phil connects with a kick to the knee and another punch. Scott looks exhausted. He dives for a takedown and gets it. They work their way back up and Phil gets in a few good punches.
Real close round could go either way. Pearson 10-9
Scott Godbois defeats Phil Pearson via split decision. Another awesome battle.
145 AM Mike Peitersen (2-0 Young’s) vs Ken Dunn (Kyokushin Karate 0-1)
Mike comes out rushing and looks for the takedown. He gets it and Ken pushes him off and they are back to their feet. Mike connects with what looked like a liver shot that dropped Ken. He tries to finish with some ground and pound but can't get the finish. Ken pushes him off once again and they are back to their feet. Mike connects with a kick to the stomach that sends Ken to the mat and he is hurt bad. Ref stops the fight before any further damage is done and Ken's pain subsides.
Mike Peitersen defeats Ken Dunn via ref stoppage to strikes at 1:52 in Rd 1.
265 AM Ryan Glover (1-1 Berserkers) vs Jason Field (0-0 Independent)
Ryan unloads with a ton of punches and Jason is just overwhelmed. He drops to the mat and Ryan finishes him off with a few more punches before the ref stops the fight.
Ryan Glover defeats Jason Field via ref stoppage to strikes at 35 seconds in Rd 1.
185 AM Ruben Redman (1-2 Mass Effect) vs Nick Shea (1-0 First Class)
Ruben gets in some hard hits and Nick gets the takedown. Nick eventually breaks free and gets in some hammerfists. Ruben pushes Nick off and they are back to their feet. Nick works another takedown and is looking for some more hammerfists.
Shea 10-9
Rd 2: Nick starts us off with a leg kick. Ruben gets in a leg kick of his own. Nick works the takedown and is getting in some punches to the head. Ruben works his way up and they are back to their feet. Nick looks tired and Ruben takes advantage and gets in some solid shots. Nick is looking for the takedown and he gets it. Nick gets in a punch to the head as the round ends.
Shea 10-9
Rd 3: Nick works the quick takedown and is getting in some more ground and pound. Ruben rolls and Nick lays heavy and keeps him pressed to the mat. He is getting in some more ground and pound and looking for the stoppage. Ruben is moving to the center but Nick is relentless and won't let him back up. Ruben digs deep and stands up and Nick rips him back to the mat. Nick has the side and gets in a few more punches to the body as the round ends.
Shea 10-9
Nick Shea defeats Ruben Redman via unanimous decision.
NEF returns November 21st for NEF 20 Bruce Boyington vs. Jimmy Davidson.
140 AM Fred Lear (3-1 Young’s) vs Henry Clark (2-1 Choi)
Fred connects with a kick to the body. Fred dives for a takedown and gets it. Henry is looking for the triangle. Fred picks him up and slams him down twice hard. Pure strength!! The fight is stopped and I believe Fred went out briefly. Great stoppage from John English.
Henry Clark defeats Fred Lear via technical submission due to triangle at 1:19 in Rd 1.
135 AM Clifford Redman (0-2 Mass Effect) vs Wil Carrero (0-1 MMA Athletix)
They clinch and Clifford looks for the takedown. They both fall to the mat briefly and bounce right back up. Wil connects with a looping right. Clifford gets the takedown and is in the guard as the round ends.
Redman 10-9
Rd 2: Round starts and Wil connects with a right that drops Clifford and the fight is over.
Wil Carrero defeats Clifford Redman via technical knockout at 25 seconds in Rd 2.
150 AM Kira Innocenti (0-0 Young’s) vs Hannah Sparrell (0-0 First Class)
Kira rushes in with short strikes. Hannah is looking for the guillotine but can't get it. Hannah gets in two knees to the body. They are both swinging away. Kira connects with a good right.
Sparrell 10-9
Rd 2: Right back at it and Kira connects with a punch. Hannah connects with a combo of her own. Hannah connects with a knee to the side of Kira's leg and Kira counters. Kira keeps coming forward but is eating shots in the meantime.
Sparrell 10-9
Rd 3: They clinch and exchange knees. Hannah connects with a kick and a punch that sends Kira back. Kira connects with two punches. Hannah snaps a leg kick. Both fighters are swinging away in the final seconds of the round!
Kira 10-9
Hannah Sparrell defeats Kira Innocenti via unanimous decision.
NEF announces NEF 20 will be mma and boxing. They announce the main event is Brandon Berry!
170 AM Ricky Dexter (3-1 Team Irish) vs C.J. Ewer (3-2 Young’s)
They close the gap and Ricky looks for the guillotine. He can't get it and CJ looks for the takedown. He gets it and is now in guard. CJ is held down for the rest of the round but he did get in a few punches here and there.
Ewer 10-9
Rd 2: Ricky connects with a kick that trips CJ. CJ works his way up and is pressing Ricky up against the cage. CJ has the single leg and is looking for the takedown. He is stuffed and Ricky attempts to take the back. CJ rolls and takes Ricky down and ends up in half guard.
Ewer 10-9
Rd 3: CJ connects with a right. CJ gets the quick takedown and Ricky bounces right back up. CJ keeps looking for the takedown and Ricky is making him pay with hard punches. CJ gets the takedown and is in guard. CJ gets a few punches in before the round ends.
Ewer 10-9
C.J. Ewer defeats Ricky Dexter via unanimous decision.
155 AM Cory Trial (1-1 Ruthless) vs Rafael Velado (0-0 First Class)
Rafael looks for the takedown and he eventually gets it. He moves to the crucifix and is looking for the finish. He is getting in some big shots. He moves to full mount and goes for the armbar and gets the ref stoppage.
Rafael Velado defeats Cory Trial via ref stoppage to armbar at 2:09 in Rd 1.
190 AM Chaz Gray (0-1 Young’s) vs Dominique Bailey (0-0 Independent)
Chaz connects with a right. Chaz connects with a leg kick as Dominique is back pedaling. He gets him to the mat and takes his back and sinks in the rear naked choke.
Chaz Gray defeats Dominique Bailey via tapout to rear naked choke at 35 seconds in Rd 1.
150 AM David Thompson (0-0 Shatterproof) vs Jason Lachance (1-2 MMA Athletix)
Jason gets in two leg kicks to start us off. David looks for the takedown but can't get it. Jason connects with another leg kick and gets the takedown. He takes his back and is looking for the finish. He sinks it in deep after the roll and gets the tap.
Jason Lachance defeats David Thompson via tapout to rear naked choke at 2:07 in Rd 1.
155 AM Title Josh Harvey (4-1 Young’s) vs Ryan Dibartolomeo (4-3 Boston BJJ NH)
Josh starts us off with a kick to the body. Josh sinks a guillotine and is trying hard for the tap. Ryan rips his head out and is looking for the takedown. Ryan looks for the single leg and switches to double leg. They roll and Josh makes him pay with some punches. Ryan works his way up and Josh gets in a knee to the body.
Harvey 10-9
Rd 2: Josh is looking for the head kick. Josh connects with a right and closes the gap. He connects with a knee before the break. Josh connects with a kick to the body and a punch combo. Josh connects with a left hook that drops Ryan out cold. The crowd goes wild. Ryan is taken out on a stretcher as a precautionary measure.
Josh Harvey defeats Ryan Dibartolomeo via ko at 2:38 in Rd 2. #andstillchamp
155 PRO Jesse Erickson (6-4 CMBJJ) vs Ricky Sylvester (2-1 Team Flo)
Ricky rushes in and they clinch. Jesse gets the takedown and is working the side. He moves to full mount and gets pushed off. Jesse is trying for a triangle from the bottom and can't get it. They are back to their feet and Jesse gets another takedown. He moves to full mount and gets in some elbows. Jesse grabs the arm and gets the tap.
Jesse Erickson defeats Ricky Sylvester via tapout to armbar at 2:17 in Rd 1.
265 PRO Matt Andrikut (0-0 Conviction) vs Artie Mullen (0-14 So. Maine MMA)
Matt closes the gap and Matt gets him to the mat. He finishes him off for the quick finish.
Matt Andrikut defeats Artie Mullen via ref stoppage to strikes at 42 seconds in Rd 1.
155 PRO Matt Denning (1-0 CMBJJ) vs Zenon Herrera (0-1 Independent)
Both fighters are working their kicks. They clinch and Matt gets the double leg. He looks for the darce but then takes his back. He cranks on the neck and gets the tap.
Matt Denning defeats Zenon Herrera via tapout to rear naked choke at 2:43 in Rd 1.
135 PRO Zech Lange (3-1 Bombsquad) vs Jay Perrin (2-0 Boston BJJ NH)
Zech is looking for the takedown. He takes the back of Jay but is high. Jay postures up trying to shake him off and Zech eventually slides off. Jay keeps him down for a bit but can't control the position. Jay connects with a kick. Zech is looking for the takedown and gets it. Jay gets the sweep and gets in 2 uppercuts before the round ends.
Lange 10-9
Rd 2: Zech connects with a right and Jay counters with a kick to the body. Zech connects with a combo. Jay goes for a takedown and Zech pushes him to the mat. Zech has his back and switches to the side. Jay pushes off the cage and bicep punches and they are back to their feet. Jay gets him down to the mat. Jay moves to full mount briefly but gets pushed off. Jay gets another takedown as the round ends. They roll and are back standing as the round ends.
Perrin 10-9
Rd 3: Jay connects with a head kick. They are both swinging away and Jay looks for the takdown. Jay gets in a knee to the body. He gets him to the mat and Zech works his way up. Jay takes him right back down but can't keep him down. Jay takes him down again and once again Zech works his way back standing. Jay scoops him back down as the round ends.
Perrin 10-9
Zech Lange defeats Jay Perrin via split decision. Wow that was a close fight.
NEF announces a female amateur bout Erin Lamonte vs Randi Beth Boyington!!
150 PRO Derek Shorey (2-2 Shatterproof) vs Tollison Lewis (0-4 CMBJJ)
Derek is punching hard and connects with a right that sends Tollison to the mat.
Derek Shorey defeats Tollison Lewis via ko at 12 seconds in Rd 1.
205 PRO Michael Hansen (2-2 Berserkers) vs Crowsneck Boutin (1-0 Choi)
Mike starts us off with a kick and Crow counters with two of his own. Matt knocks Crow down and steps into his guard. He moves to half guard and Crow works his way up. Matt gets the hip toss and is cranking on the neck for the tap. Crow is in some serious pain and it appears to be his rib.
Michael Hansen defeats Crowsneck Boutin via verbal submission to neck crank at 2:56 in Rd 1.
NEF announces Bill Leahy is defending his amateur heavyweight title to Dave Smith.
170 PRO Darrius Heyliger (5-2 Independent) vs Sidney Outlaw (4-1 Dante Rivera BJJ)
Sidney goes for the takedown and gets it. Sidney is controlling the fight by keeping Darrius down. Darrius stands up and Sidney takes him back down. Sidney takes his back and is looking for the tap. He gets it.
Sidney Outlaw defeats Darrius Heyliger via tapout to rear naked choke at 3:42 in Rd 1.
FIGHT OF THE NIGHT: Angela Young vs. Rachel Reinheimer. It was the first fight but it was the best fight in my eyes.
KO OF THE NIGHT: Josh Harvey's KO win.
SUB OF THE NIGHT: Jesse Erickson's armbar victory
NEF 19 is now in the books and it was a great night of fights. The card didn't have many of the big names on the card but the fighters still brought it that night! I liked how NEF kept announcing future fights for the next event which really got the crowd pumped and myself as well. The sound in there was spot on and the air was nice and cool being over the hockey rink. Special thanks to Warchild for the drive up there and taking photos for us. Also shout out to NEF staff and the promotion for the lovely hospitality.