👊NEF 61 GRAPPLING RESULTS 👊 Anh Mazur wins rear naked choke
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Grappling Mike Murray vs. Sean Wakefield
👊NEF 61 GRAPPLING RESULTS 👊 Mike Murray wins heel hook
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155 AM Abraham Martin (Academy) vs. Vince Pascale (Team Carnage)
Rd 1: They are both exchanging strikes. Martin gets the takedown and is dropping punches from the top. It goes on for about a minute and the ref has seen enough.
265 AM Charles Sullivan (VQMT) vs. Anthony Salinas (The Academy)
Rd 1: Charles lets out a barrage of strikes and Anthony presses him up against the cage. Anthony is firing back with leg kicks. Both fighters are swinging for the fences and started to show fatigue. 10 second dings and Anthony gets in a bunch of combos as the round ends.
Salinas 10-9
Rd 2: We are right back where we left off and these boys are swinging. Sullivan is getting in some clean shots. Anthony backs Charles up and is punching to the head and body left and right trying for the finish. Anthony continues to dominate the rest of the round.
Salinas 10-8
Charles tries to come out and the doctor checks him out and the ref stops the fight.
👊 NEF 61 MMA RESULTS 👊 Anthony Salinas defeats Charles Sullivan via doctor stoppage at 3:00 in Round 2 due to unable to continue at the start of Round 3.
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150 AM Avery Poole (Nostos) vs. Ben Dejesus (GRCC)
Rd 1: Avery starts us off with a front kick. Ben gets the takedown and is working the guard. Avery gets some space and works his way to his feet. Avery gets a guillotine and gets the ref stoppage.
👊 NEF 61 MMA RESULTS 👊 Avery Poole defeats Ben Dejesus via tko stoppage via guillotine at 1:13 in Round 1.
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Rd 1: Jacob gets hit with a punch that stuns him. Jacob bounces back and jumps on the back and is looking for the rear naked choke and gets the tap.
👊 NEF 61 MMA RESULTS 👊 Jacob MacMillan defeats Rob Boyle via tapout to rear naked choke at 1:07 in Round 1.
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145 AM TITLE Julian Connerton (Evolution Athletix) vs. Edwin Pena (VQMT)
Rd 1: Julian gets the quick takedown and they bounce right back up. Julian backs Pena up and gets the takedown again. Pena works his way up and they are back to the center. Pena connects and drops Julian. He is trying hard for the finish but can't get the stoppage. Pena grabs the back and is trying for the finish again. He connects with a low blow and action is paused. The fight resumes and Pena gets in a few more punches and leg kicks before the round ends.
Pena 10-9
Rd 2: Julian gets in a good right. They are both being cautious this round. Edwin gets the takedowna s the round ends.
Pena 10-9
Rd 3: Both fighters seem content to strike this round. Julian gets the takedown and Pena gets right back up. Julian is trying for a takedown and gets it but Edwin bounces right back up again.
Connerton 10-9
Rd 4: Julian goes high with a kick. Julian gets the takedown and grabs the back. Julian has the arm triangle but can't get the finish. They scramble and are back to their feet. Julian tries for a takedown and Edwin sprawls nicely. Julian gets Edwin to the mat and Edwin gets in some strike as they stand back up.
Connerton 10-9
Rd 5: Action is paused for a cup shot. Julian tries for a single leg and Edwin defends it nicely. Edwin is trying for a guillotine but can't get the finish. Julian tries for a takedown and gets it.
Connerton 10-9
👊 NEF 61 MMA RESULTS 👊 Edwin Pena defeats Julian Connerton via split decision. Pena is the new NEF 145 amateur champ.
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180 PRO Leo Ladeira (Team Fight Academy) vs. Igor Pessoa (30s MMA)
Rd 1: Leo rag dolls Igor to the mat. He has a triangle and gets the tap.
👊 NEF 61 MMA RESULTS 👊Leo Ladeira defeats Igor Pessoa via tapout to triangle at 1:07 in Round 1.
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135 PRO Nate Boucher (CMBJJ/GRCC) vs. Erick Alvarado (Mongoose Training Academy)
Rd 1: Nate gets the takedown and controls the round for a few minutes. Erick works his way up and they are back to their feet. Nate tries for another takedown and is fighting for it as the round ends.
Boucher 10-9
Rd 2: Nate tries for a takedown and is fighting for it but can't get it. Erick gets in a knee to the body. Nate tries for another takedown and Erick is making him pay with some strikes.
Alvarado 10-9
Rd 3: Nate comes rushing out and tries for a takedown. Erick is defending it well. Erick continues to defend and win the striking to win the round.
Alvarado 10-9
👊 NEF 61 MMA RESULTS 👊 Erick Alvarado defeats Nate Boucher via unanimous decision.
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135 PRO Teddy Politis (Evolution Athletix) vs. Tim Fargo (Ultimate Athletics)
Rd 1: Tim goes for the takedown and takes the back. He controls the round on top and gets in a guillotine for the tap.
👊 NEF 61 MMA RESULTS 👊 Tim Fargo defeats Teddy Politis via tapout to guillotine at 3:13 in Round 1.
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Rd 1: Nick gets the takedown and is in full mount dropping elbows and gets the ref stoppage.
👊 NEF 61 MMA RESULTS 👊 Nick Eldridge defeats Paul Walters via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:12 in Round 1.
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135 PRO Kam Arnold (Cugno Boxing/Fusion Xcel) vs. Shawn Johnson (Iron Horse Academy)
Rd 1: Both fighters are content to stand and bang. Kam drops Shawn for a second but he stands right back up. Pretty even fight but I think Kam was the busier fighter.
Arnold 10-9
Rd 2: Nice round of striking this entire round. Kam seemed to get the bigger of the exchange.
Arnold 10-9
Rd 3: Another round of back and forth striking that Kam wins the round once again.
👊 NEF 61 MMA RESULTS 👊 Kam Arnold defeats Shawn Johnson via unanimous decision.
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Rd 1: Matt tries for a guillotine and Ed takes the back. He gets the arm under the neck and gets the tap.
👊 NEF 61 MMA RESULTS 👊 Ed Davis defeats Matt Denning via tapout to rear naked choke at 2:00 in Round 1.
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145 PRO Nate Grimard (Nostos) vs. Charlie Gathers (Gorilla House Fight Team)
Rd 1: Nate gets the takedown and moves to full mount. He is dropping down hammerfists side to side and gets the ref stoppage.
👊 NEF 61 MMA RESULTS 👊 Nate Grimard defeats Charlie Gathers via tko stoppage to strikes at 2:13 in Round 1.
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125 PRO Tyler Smythe (Evolution Athletix) vs. Jarret Betancourt (The Pack Fight Team)
Rd 1: Tyler is trying for a takedown but can't get it. Jarret works a d'arce choke with Tyler tries for another takedown and gets the tap.
👊 NEF 61 MMA RESULTS 👊Jarret Betancourt defeats Tyler Smythe via tapout to d'arce choke in Round 1.
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🏆--WESTERNMASSMMA.COM AWARDS--🏆
--FIGHT OF THE NIGHT: Connerton/Pena war!
--KO/TKO OF THE NIGHT: Grimard tko victory
--SUB OF THE NIGHT: Betancourt d'arce choke
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--THE WRAP UP--
NEF once again had an excellent night of fights. Even with a few of the big fighters dropping off the fight card was still a ton of fun to watch. The stream worked through the whole night so I was able to see and hear to keep up with all the action. NEF is back in May so stay tuned as we will be sharing lots of fight news on our MMA group and pages. Thanks to NEF for sharing and putting on this great event for everyone to enjoy!
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