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Warchild and I left early for once for our trip up north on this Super Saturday to attend NEF 32. This is one of my favorite weekends with CES, NEF and of course the Pats in the Superbowl on Sunday. Go Pats! There is a total of 15 fights on the night including the title fight between Kemran Lachinov and CJ Ewer and many many more on the night. Our writer Travis Lizotte and our friend Stephen Domenico are also in attendance so we look forward in seeing all their stuff later. Fans are lining up and rolling in getting their autographs and photos with the Patriot Legends, Ronnie Lippett and Max Lane. The refs are Alan Lau, Steve Rita, Will Kirk and John English. The announcer is of course the one and only Peter Czymbor. Please follow along as I recap the night.
115 AM BJ Garceau 0-0 (Young’s MMA) vs Sarah Ziehm 1-1 (CMBJJ)
They clinch and then break. BJ is overpowering with punches looking for the stoppage. Sarah weathers the storm and looks for the takedown. They break and are both swinging away. They clinch and Sarah gets in a knee to the body. 10 second bell sounds and they start swinging away.
Garceau 10-9
Rd 2: Sarah gets in a punch and closes the gap. Sarah gets the single leg takedown and has the back. She hooks the legs and is now on her back. BJ fights and turns out of it. BJ is now on top in half guard. She gets in some solid punches to the face as the round ends.
Ziehm 10-9
Rd 3: They clinch and Sarah is looking for the takedown. Sarah grabs hold of the leg and tries to take BJ down to the mat. BJ defends and now they are in the center of the cage. BJ gets in a bunch of punches and Sarah grabs hold of the single leg again. Sarah fights for the takedown and gets her to the mat as the round ends.
Ziehm 10-9
BJ Garceau defeats Sarah Ziehm via split decision. At least one judge agreed with how I saw it :-D
160 AM Mohammad Al Kinani 2-0 (Evolution Athletix) vs. Isaac Therrien 1-0 (Berserkers MMA)
They touch gloves and Mohhammad tries the cheap shot. Isaac takes him down but they bounce right back to their feet. Isaac slams him down again and Mo makes him pay with some punches. Isaac tries for another takedown and Mo makes him pay with some heavy shots. He backs him up a little bit later and Isaac turns his back to him and is eating more heavy punches. He taps against the cage to strikes standing.
Mohammad Al Kinani defeats Isaac Therrien via tapout to strikes at 1:50 in Round 1.
155 AM Stacy Lupo 0-1 (The Outlet) vs David Hart 0-2 (Kenney’s MMA)
They are swinging. Stacy throws a leg kick that connects to the body. Blood is starting to come from David's nose. Stacy connects with a knee to the rib cage and Hart goes down. Stacy kicks him in the side and then finishes him off with a few more punches. The ref has seen enough.
Stacy Lupo defeats David Hart via ref stoppage to strikes at 1:10 in Rd 1.
175 AM Carlton Charles 1-1 (Charles Fighting Family) vs Delmarkis Edwards 0-0 (Independent)
They come out guns blazing and Carlton drops Delmarkis with a combo and the ref has seen enough.
Carlton Charles defeats Delmarkis Edwards via tko stoppage to strikes at 12 seconds in Rd 1.
NEF announces that at their next show in April at Club Aura Carol Lynn Powell will be fighting with opponent to be announced at a later date.
135 AM Chelsea Elizabeth 0-1 (First Class MMA) vs Catie Denning 0-0 (Young’s MMA)
They are both swinging away. They clinch and fight for the outer position. They break and right back swinging. Each fighter gets in a leg kick. Chelsea gets in a knee to the chest. Catie presses Chelsea up against the cage and Chelsea spins out and connects with a right. Catie slips to the mat and Chelsea grabs hold of her back. She slides off and they break.
Real close round I say Elizabeth 10-9
Rd 2: They both have a nice exchange in the center. Catie is pressing Chelsea up against the cage. She gets in a few knees and then a good punch as they break. They clinch again and Catie gets a solid knee to the chest. Catie presses Chelsea up against the cage and gets in another knee as the round ends.
Denning 10-9
Rd 3: Chelsea uses her reach and gets in a combo. Catie with a good body head combo. They are tied up against the cage for a bit and Catie drops down for a double leg takedown. Catie is in half guard and moves to full mount as the round ends.
Denning 10-9
Catie Denning defeats Chelsea Elizabeth via unanimous decision.
205 AM Ryan Glover 3-2 (Fire & Iron Athletics) vs Joe Berube 0-0 (3Ronin Athletics)
They come out swinging for the fences! Ryan grabs the back and Joe turns face to face. Ryan grabs hold of the elbow and gets in two solid knees to the chest. A little dirty boxing and they are back to the center. Ryan backs Joe up against the cage as the round ends.
Glover 10-9
Rd 2: Ryan connects with a right that sends Joe back. More dirty boxing and Joe falls to the mat. Ryan moves to full mount and gets in some hammerfists before the round ends.
Glover 10-9
Rd 3: Ryan connects with a right that drops Joe. He gets in some more ground and pound and gets the stoppage.
Ryan Glover defeats Joe Berube via verbal submission to strikes at 28 seconds in Round 3.
145 AM Devin Corson 1-0 (The Outlet) vs Shawn Lunghi 2-0 (RMNU)
Shawn works two powerful leg kicks. He gets the takedown and they battle for position. He takes the back and gets the tap to rear naked choke.
Shawn Lunghi defeats Devin Corson via tapout to rear naked choke at 1:08 in Round 1.
NEF has Lunghi stay in the cage and they set up the next fight for April against Taylor Costantino.
135 AM Kam Arnold 1-0 (CMBJJ) vs Kyle Kenney 0-0 (Kenney’s MMA)
Kam is being patient and connects. He gets the slam and they are battling for position. He is in half guard and then passes to the side. He moves to full mount and starts dropping hammerfists. He gets the ref stoppage.
Kam Arnold defeats Kyle Kenney via tko stoppage to strikes at 2:00 minutes in Round 1.
135 AM Jayda Bailey 1-0 (Young’s MMA) vs Amanda Gallo 0-1 (RMNU)
They are working their striking game. Gallo with two kicks to the body. Jayda with a good combo that backs Amanda up. Jayda hip tosses her to the mat. They work their way back up and Jayda hooks her to the mat again. She tries to do it again before the round ends but they break and Amanda throws a late punch after the bell. She apologizes immediately.
Bailey 10-9
Rd 2: Amanda is working her kicks. Blood is coming from below the eye. They clinch up against the cage and exchange knees. They break and are swinging as the round ends.
Gallo 10-9
Rd 3: Amanda with two kicks to the body. Jayda keeps rushing in but is getting hit with combos. Jayda presses her up against the cage and they break. Amanda gets in more leg kicks. Amanda with another good combo before the round ends.
Gallo 10-9
Amanda Gallo defeats Jayda Bailey via unanimous decision.
NEF announces another fight between John Ortolani against Caleb Hall.
125 AM Nate Boucher 2-1 (CMBJJ) vs Ryan Burgess 2-2 (Beserkers MMA)
Nate gets the takedown and is in guard. Ryan bumps him off and they are back to their feet. Nate gets another quick takedown and is working the side. Ryan works an armbar from the bottom and Nate picks him up and slams him to the mat and is out. He stands up and dives back into guard. Nate is trying to pass to full mount and gets in a few punches as the round ends.
Boucher 10-9
Rd 2: Nate gets the takedown and Ryan gets a triangle. Nate slams him to the mat and Ryan works it again. Nate fights it and gets out with 12 seconds left in the round. Nate is at the side of Ryan as the round ends.
Real close round Burgess 10-9
Rd 3: They clinch and Ryan gets in knee to the body. Ryan spins and falls to the mat. Nate is in guard. Ryan is trying for an armbar but can't get the legs in the right position. Nate grabs hold of the leg as the round ends.
Burgess 10-9
Ryan Burgess defeats Nate Boucher via split decision. What a close fight!
Ryan Burgess is set to fight Justin Witham at the next NEF fight for a title fight.
145 PRO Josh Parker 6-9 (Ruthless MMA & Boxing) vs Aaron Lacey 4-1 (Young's MMA)
Aaron dives for a takedown and Josh tries for a guillotine. Aaron with a bunch of knees to the body from the clinch! Then he moves to knees to the head and one drops Josh. Aaron goes for the finish with ground and pound but Josh hangs in there. Aaron moves to full mount and is working ground and pound. Josh turns and Aaron works the rear naked choke for the tap.
Aaron Lacey defeats Josh Parker via tapout to rear naked choke at 4:30 in Round 1.
155 PRO Zenon Herrera 0-6 (Independent) vs Nate Charles 0-0 (Charles Fighting Family)
Zenon misses with a kick and they go to the mat. Zenon has the back briefly but Nate ends up on in guard. Nate gets in some punches to the body and they work their way up. Zenon gets the takedown and moves to full mount. Nate pushes him off and they are back to their feet. Nate gets in two punches and Zenon smiles. Zenon grabs the back and rips him to the mat and is looking for the guillotine.
Herrera 10-9
Rd 2: Zenon with two kicks. Nate with a right and it draws blood. Zenon gets hit with 3 straight punches. Zenon gets hit with a body shot and connects with a spinning back fist. Zenon goes for a takedown and Nate ends up on top. Zenon sweeps and is in half guard. Zenon moves to full mount and goes for an armbar. He can't get the tap and is on top again in full mount. He looks for a kneebar and Nate gets in 3 punches to the calf.
Herrera 10-9
Zenon dives for a takedown but is stuffed. Nate with a right and Zenon is looking for the takedown. Not much action as they battle for position. He moves to full mount and gets in a few punches as the round ends.
Herrera 10-9
Zenon Hererra defeats Nate Charles via unanimous decision.
170 PRO TITLE Kemran Lachinov 5-2 (Team Link) vs CJ Ewer 3-0 (Young’s MMA)
Kemran misses with a kick and CJ is looking for the takedown. They are swinging for the fences. I can't keep up with it! Kemran has his arm tied and CJ gets it free. Kemran is looking for the knee bar. CJ fights it for a while but Kemran is relentless and gets the tap.
Kemran Lachinov defeats CJ Ewer via tapout to kneebar at 3:01 in Round 1. He wins the NEF 170 belt and is bringing it back to Western Mass.
179 PRO Jesse Erickson 9-7 (CMBJJ) vs Mike Hansen 5-8 (Beserkers MMA)
Mike rushes in with some strikes. Jesse ties him up and looking for the takedown. Jesse has the side and gets in an elbow. Jesse works a guillotine and the ref stops the fight as he thinks Mike went limp but he was fine.
Jesse Erickson defeats Mike Hansen via ref stoppage to submission at 2:41 in Round 1.
NEF announces in between fights an upcoming battle for the next show between Bill Jones and Matt Denning.
150 PRO Bruce Boyington 14-11 (Young’s MMA) vs Taylor Trahan 7-8 (Team Link)
Taylor goes high and falls to the mat. Bruce is working from the guard. Bruce gets in an elbow and draws blood from Taylor's forehead. Bruce stands up and gets in a few punches as the round ends.
Boyington 10-9
Rd 2: Taylor goes high for a kick and then slips to the mat. Taylor pulls guard and Bruce is on top in guard. Bruce gets in an occasional elbow here and there as the round goes on.
Boyington 10-9
Rd 3: Bruce does a spinning kick and a body kick to the stomach. Bruce takes the back and has a body lock. He sinks in the arm for the tap.
Bruce Boyington defeats Taylor Trahan via tapout to rear naked choke at 1:08 in Round 3.
FIGHT OF THE NIGHT: Glover and Berube, loved the stand and bang action in this one.
KO/TKO OF THE NIGHT: Kinani forcing his opponent to tap standing to strikes
SUB OF THE NIGHT: Lachinov with the kneebar for the belt
NEF is set to return on April 14th in Portland Maine at Club Aura. There were several fight announcements that went on throughout the night which can be found in this review. The fighters fought hard on the night and the match making was well done. NEF used a new production team that night and the instant replay feature was awesome with also it being broadcasted live on facebook with commentary. They also used less of the Colisee with more of it being closed off and I loved that layout. It was packed and the crowd was nice and loud for the action.