New England Fights!

NEF Set to Relaunch!

2010-04-21T08:38:00.000-07:00

Loyal Listeners--

Thanks for your patience in waiting for new episodes of the NEF! podcast while I have worked my way through the Second Regular Session of the 124th Maine Legislature. We adjourned last week and since then I have been positioning to relaunch the show. Be on the lookout for new episodes within the next couple of weeks.

Thanks for your continued support,

Matt

NEF 39 - 2009 The Year In Review

2009-12-25T12:43:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays fight fans! Matt and Rick recap all the highlights of 2009 and discuss the best submissions, knockouts, and upsets of the year in New England MMA.

NEF 38 - Ratner, Howard

2009-12-18T20:39:00.000-08:00

The UFC's VP of Government and Regulatory Affairs, Marc Ratner, stops by the show to talk about the UFC in MA and ME. John "Doomsday" Howard returns to the show to discuss his recent win in the UFC over Dennis Hallman.

NEF 37 - Combatzone 30 Roundup

2009-12-04T09:21:00.000-08:00

Matt recaps Combatzone 30 that took place on November 20th. He discusses the big wins from that show from guys like Dan Keefe and Dennis Olson. Matt also introduces the new Mailbag feature and responds to your letters.

NEF 36 - Will Kerr

2009-11-20T20:25:00.000-08:00

Episode 36 features an interview with Will Kerr.

NEF 35 - Keefe, Olson

2009-11-12T21:49:00.000-08:00

In Episode 35 Dan "The Ghost" Keefe comes back on the show to discuss his upcoming bout at Combatzone 30 with Brett Chism. Dennis Olson also makes his first appearance on NEF to talk about his career and upcoming fight with John Manley.

NEF 34 - Combatzone Owner David George

2009-11-11T19:57:00.000-08:00

Combatzone owner David George stops by to discuss Combatzone 30. Brett Chism, who fights Dan Keefe in the co-main event that night, also calls into the show.

Win Free Tickets to Combatzone 30!

2009-10-27T09:30:00.000-07:00

NEF has teamed up with Combatzone to send you and a friend to Combatzone 30 on November 20th in Salem, New Hampshire! Combatzone features a main event bout between Dennis Olson and undefeated Team Link fighter John Manley. Also at Combatzone 30, a co-main event bout between Salem-native Dan "The Ghost" Keefe and Brett "Bedtime" Chism.

To enter simply send an email to feedback@newenglandfights.com with 'CZ 30' in the subject line. Be sure to include a name and a phone number in the body of the email so we can contact you about how to claim your tickets. A winner will be chosen at random. A winner will be announced on the November 17th episode of NEF--listen to win!

Visit www.czmma.com to view the entire fight card for Combatzone 30.

NEF 33 - Karalexis, Dedeco Almeida

2009-10-24T07:44:00.001-07:00

Alex Karalexis joins the show to discuss his upcoming fight at WEC 44: Brown vs Aldo. Andre "Dedeco" Almeida, a 3rd degree BJJ Black Belt under Master Ricardo Liborio, also stops by to discuss jiu-jitsu, BTT, and the ATT Best Way franchise.

NEF 32 - Jorge Rivera

2009-10-13T18:42:00.000-07:00

Jeff Harder interviews Jorge Rivera about his upcoming UFC 104 bout with Rob Kimmons. Matt also speaks with the current Untamed bantanweight champion Paul Gorman about his attempt to find a fight.

NEF 31 - Linda Shields, Scott Nichols

2009-09-16T11:45:00.000-07:00

CageFX promoter Linda Shields stops by the show to discuss Cage Fighting Xtreme's upcoming fifth show. Also, rising middleweight Scott Nichols speaks with Jeff Harder about his scheduled fight at GFL 4 with Scott Rehm. Don't miss it!

NEF 30 - Bartlett, Beane

2009-08-28T08:17:00.000-07:00

The Untamed Light Heavyweight Champion, Team Irish's Travis Bartlett, stops by the show to discuss his upcoming title defense against AMMA's Josh Watson. Undefeated heavyweight Lee "The Beast" Beane also speaks with Matt about his upcoming fight in the next round of CFX's Heavyweight Tournament.

NEF 29 - Contaldi, Hammerstrom

2009-08-20T21:41:00.000-07:00

Ryan Contaldi joins the show to talk about his upcoming fight at Combatzone 29 with #1 Ranked Middleweight, Nate "The Animal" Kittredge. Mr. Boston Brawler himself, Justin Hammerstrom, also stops by to talk about the first ever Submission Ink Grappling Tournament taking place on Saturday, August 22nd. And NEF welcomes a new member to the broadcasting team.

NEF 28 - Brown, Keefe

2009-08-08T10:14:00.000-07:00

The WEC Featherweight Champion of the World, Mike Brown, returns to the NEF podcast to talk about his trip to UFC 100, fighting in Maine, and his chronic underdog status. Dan "The Ghost" Keefe makes his first appearance on the show to talk about his big win at WCF 7.

NEF 27 - WCF7

2009-06-25T10:05:00.000-07:00

Rick takes over the airwaves and invites the coach of Team Bombdsquad, Ryan Ciotoli, along for the ride. Join the guys as they review the upcoming World Championship Fighting 7 featuring a main event bout between Dan "The Ghost" Keefe and Woody Weatherby.

NEF 26 - WCF 6 Roundtable

2009-03-15T08:54:00.000-07:00

Tune in for the first ever NEF roundtable discussion! Mike Littlefield and Tim O'Connor join Matt and Rick to breakdown WCF 6. Also, the guys give away another pair of tickets to WCF 6!

NEF 25 - Greg Rebello

2009-03-15T08:52:00.000-07:00

NEF 25 continues its coverage of WCF 6 by featuring Greg "Ribz"
Rebello. Rebello is set to face Shawn DePaul. Also, tune in to see if
you won a pair of tickets to the show!

Win Free Tickets to WCF 6!!!

2009-02-27T09:53:00.000-08:00

NEF has teamed up with World Championship Fighting (WCF) and Boston Brawler to send you and a friend to WCF 6 on March 14th in Wilmington, Massachusetts! WCF 6 features The Ultimate Fighter veteran Mike Dolce taking on New England veteran Nuri Shakir. The first ever WCF title is also up for grabs when Dan Ferrar takes on Dan Bonnell for the bantamweight belt.

To enter simply send an email to feedback@newenglandfights.com with 'WCF' in the subject line. Be sure to include a name and a phone number in the body of the email so we can contact you about how to claim your tickets. A winner will be chosen at random. Listen to next week's episode to find out if you're a winner.

NEF 24 - Grandmaison, Franchi, GFL

2009-02-24T17:28:00.000-08:00

In Episode 24, Matt and Rick recap the second installment of GFL. Matt also speaks with Chris Grandmaison, who is set to take on Anthony Leone at WCF 6. Matt also catches up with John Franchi, who makes his WEC debut on March 1st.

NEF 23 - Scott Rehm

2009-02-16T09:37:00.000-08:00

In Episode 23 Matt and Rick recap Combatzone 27 and discuss the upcoming WCF 6 card. Matt also interviews local fighter Scott Rehm, who is scheduled to take on Stephen Stengal at WCF 6 on March 14th.

NEF 22 - MassMMA Rankings

2009-02-04T22:30:00.000-08:00

Matt and Rick begin February by analyzing the recently released MassMMA.net New England Top 10 Rankings. Tune in to hear what the guys had to say and offer your own opinion!

NEF 21 - John Howard, Kevin McDonald

2009-01-15T20:00:00.000-08:00

Happy 2009! NEF begins the New Year with veteran referee Kevin McDonald and John Howard who recently signed to fight Chris Wilson at UFC 94. Tune in!

NEF 20 - Dale Hartt & WEC Featherweight Champ Mike Brown

2008-12-17T19:16:00.000-08:00

NEF returns with Maine natives Dale Hartt and Mike Brown! Brown, fresh off of his victory over Urijah Faber, talks the future of 145. Dale Hartt also stops by to discuss his win over Corey Hill, Ken Pavia, and training with Junie Browning at Xtreme Couture.

New Episodes on the Way!

2008-12-13T14:16:00.000-08:00

Loyal NEF listeners, we apologize for the lull in coverage. It's been a hectic fall for your faithful hosts, but rest assured that just like AC/DC we'll be back in black real soon. Please be patient and continue to keep checking the site and your iTunes directory. New episodes are on the way featuring news, show reviews, and interviews with your favorite New England fighters. Thank you for the continued support and Happy Holidays! --Matt & Rick

NEF 19 - Win Two Free Tickets To NoBoundary's "The Awakening"

2008-10-10T19:13:00.000-07:00

Tune into episode 19 to win two free tickets to NoBoundary's "The Awakening" on Saturday, October 11th at the Jungleplex in Plymouth, MA. Listen to find out how to enter! In Episode 19 Matt also interviews 4-Time All American and National Champ Phil Davis.

NEF 18 - Justin Homsey

2008-10-10T19:12:00.000-07:00

Matt and Rick recap the most recent installments of WCF and Combatzone and Justin Homsey joins the show to discuss his upcoming fight with Aguilano Brandao on NoBoundary's October 11th card entitled "The Awakening".

NEF 17 - Stevens and Saldana

2008-09-26T10:08:00.000-07:00

In Episode 17 Matt interviews Marc Stevens, challenger for the Untamed Lightweight title. Matt also speaks with Eddie "The Sultan" Saldana who is set to face Jesse Peterson on October 11th at No Boundary's "The Awakening."

NEF 16 - Cushman and Lauzon

2008-09-16T20:06:00.000-07:00

In Episode 16 Matt speaks with Joe Lauzon about his upcoming UFC Fight Night bout against Kyle Bradley. WCF coverage continues when Joe Cushman responds to Dan Bonnell. Don't miss it!

NEF 15 - Dan Bonnell

2008-09-09T22:13:00.000-07:00

In Episode 15 Matt speaks with Renzo Gracie NH fighter Dan Bonnell about his upcoming bout with Team Aggression's Joe Cushman. Dan talks about his beginnings in MMA and his beef with Cushman as part of our continuing coverage of WCF 4.

NEF 14 - Cagefight, NAFL, Untamed 22

2008-08-21T10:43:00.000-07:00

In Episode 14 Matt and Rick discuss a slew of upcoming shows including Cagefight MMA, NAFL, WCF, and Untamed. Tune in for your weekend preview of MMA in New England and for a glimpse at the September 19th WCF 4 show featuring a main event bout between Sam Hoger and Braden Bice.

Episode 13 -- Grispi and Jones

2008-08-05T12:01:00.000-07:00

In Episode 13 Matt and Rick discuss Josh "The Fluke" Grispi's recent :50 TKO win over American Top Team Member Micah Miller at the August 3rd WEC. Matt catches up with The Fluke in his hotel room the day after his victory to hear what he had to say about his flash KO over Miller and who he thinks is going to win on September 10th when Urijah Faber defends his 145-pound belt against Maine-native Mike Brown.

Also in this episode Matt talks with Jon "Bones" Jones who makes his big stage debut at UFC 87.

Episode 12 -- Reality Fighting

2008-08-01T19:42:00.000-07:00

In Episode 12 Matt and Rick discuss the July 19th Reality Fighting "Collision" fight card taking place at the Plymouth Memorial Hall in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Listen for your chance to win a New England MMA Prize Package that includes two tickets to the show!

Episode 11 -- Hartt, Cavallaro

2008-08-01T19:41:00.000-07:00

In Episode 11 Ryan Ciotoli, coach of Team Bombsquad, stops by to discuss Dan Cormier and Buzz Crocker’s failed attempt to hold an MMA show at the Gunstock Mountain Resort in New Hampshire during the last days of Laconia Motorcycle Week.

Dale Hartt stops by the show to discuss his upcoming UFC debut. Dale talks Ken Pavia, Dan Lauzon, and his recently launched website combatfitness.us.

Matt and Rick recap the third installment of World Championship Fighting and the owner of that show, Joe Cavallaro, speaks with Matt about his strategic plan for the promotion.

This is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Episode 10 -- Dan Lauzon

2008-08-01T19:40:00.002-07:00

In Episode 10 Dan "The Upgrade" Lauzon joins the show to discuss his upcoming fight with Brendan Hoxie at WCF 3. Dan discusses his desire to rematch Spencer “The King” Fisher, fight Will Kerr locally, and someday be considered one of the best fighters in the world.

Matt offers some of his predictions for the WCF 3 show.

Episode 9 -- Ken Stone

2008-08-01T19:40:00.001-07:00

In Episode 9 Mike "Hold ‘Em Down" Brown checks back in with the NEF podcast. Brown, fresh off of his WEC debut victory over former number one contender for the 145-pound championship of the world, Jeff Curran, talks about his Unanimous Decision win and begins waxing about what a title-shot against Urijah Faber could look like.

Matt and Rick also begin previewing the third installment of Joe Cavallaro’s World Championship Fighting (WCF) promotion set to take place on Friday, June 20th. Matt also interviews undefeated 145-pound fighter Ken Stone who is scheduled to appear on that card.

Episode 8 -- Nate Kittredge

2008-08-01T19:38:00.000-07:00

In this episode Matt reviews "The Beginning", the first show of Roger Woo’s new Cage Fight promotion. Matt also sits down with Green Mountain Boys Fight Team co-founder Nate "The Animal" Kittredge who will defend his Reality Fighting Middleweight title on May 31st against contender Rigo Dominicci. Kittredge discusses his wrestling career, transition into MMA, mental toughness and what it takes to win. “He may get the first takedown, but by the end of the match I’ll be dragging him back into the ring,” Kittredge says. "I don’t have a fear of getting hit... If I hit you before you hit me, you’re going out."

Episode 7 -- John Franchi

2008-08-01T19:24:00.000-07:00

In episode 7 Matt and Rick discuss Mixed Martial Arts at the movies, including the new David Mamet movie Redbelt, Never Back Down and others.

They also review the War in the Woods III show. Matt interviews Team Bombsquad fighter John Franchi who is about to make his International Fight Leadgue debut.

Episode 6 -- War in the Woods

2008-08-01T19:23:00.000-07:00

In Episode 6 Matt and Rick preview the upcoming United States Fight League (USFL) "War in the Woods III" show scheduled to take place on Friday, May 9th at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino.

Rick also reveals details about the third installment of Joe Cavallaro's World Championship Fighting scheduled for June 20th, 2008 and Matt catches up with newcomer Jon Jones who is set to appear on that card.

Episode 5 -- Ciotoli & Campbell

2008-08-01T19:16:00.000-07:00

In Episode 5 Matt reviews Untamed 20 which took place in Boxborough, MA on Saturday, April 12th.

Also in this episode Matt interviews Ryan Ciotoli, coach of The Bombsquad. Ryan shares the latest on the recently announced affiliation between the Bombsquad and International Fight League (IFL).

Current Reality Fighting welterweight champion Mike Campbell also stops by the show to discuss the controversial suspension he served and his future goals in the sport of mixed martial arts.

Episode 4 -- Gorman, Lamotte

2008-08-01T19:13:00.000-07:00

In Episode 4 Matt reports on the results of Full Force Productions' "Untamed 19" which took place on Saturday, March 15th at Plymouth Memorial Hall in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Also in this episode, Matt interviews the Academy of Mixed Martial Arts' Paul Gorman who took on Team Aggression's Joe Cushman at "Untamed 19" and catches up with New England MMA fixture Nate "The Future" Lamotte who is scheduled to make his IFL debut on April 4th when he takes on young gun sensation Chris "The Polish Hammer" Horedecki.

Episode 3 -- Brown & Boetsch

2008-08-01T19:11:00.000-07:00

In this episode Matt and Rick review the second installment of World Championship Fighting which took place on February 8, 2008.

Also featured in this episode is an exclusive interview with one of the original Team Elite members, Mike "Hold ‘Em Down" Brown who now trains in Florida with the world-famous American Top Team.

Matt also interviews Tim "The Barbarian" Boetsch, a 4x wrestling state champ from Maine who won his UFC debut against David Heath at UFC 81 and is scheduled to face Matt "The Hammer" Hamill at UFC Fight Night taking place on April 2nd, 2008.

Episode 2 -- WCF

2008-08-01T19:05:00.000-07:00

In this episode Matt and Rick review Reality Fighting’s "Annihilation" card which took place on January 21st, 2008 and preview the second offering of Joe Cavallaro’s World Championship Fighting.

Matt also sits down for one of the first ever interviews with South Shore Sport Fighting athlete Josh "The Fluke" Grispi who will be making his World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) debut against UFC-veteran Mark "The Machine" Hominick on February 13th, 2008.

And so it begins...

2008-08-01T18:57:00.000-07:00

The Ground & Pound Radio Network is proud to announce the launch of the New England Fights! podcast.

New England Fights! is the Northeast’s premiere MMA-only podcast. Tune in every other week for comprehensive coverage of the fighters, schools, and promotions that are putting New England Mixed Martial Arts on the combat sports map.

Every episode is free, fully downloadable and iPod-ready so that you can listen to all the action at home, during work, or in the car. Each episode is packed with previews and reviews of local cards, interviews with current and former New England fighters, and the latest breaking news in Northeast MMA brought to you by your hosts Matt Peterson and Rick Caldwell