Friday was Combatzone’s 28^th show at the Rockingham Park. The place was packed from wall to wall and had some great battles. Here is how the night went.

NATE AINSWORTH vs JAMIE COURTNEY

Round 1: Both exchanged strikes for the entire round. No one landed anything meaningful however Ainsworth was being the aggressor. Ainsworth got a small cut on his eyebrow.

10-9 Ainsworth

Round 2: The entire round was on the feet with nothing meaningful. Courtney landed more strikes and bloodied up Ainsworth’s nose pretty good.

10-9 Courtney

Round 3: The round started with Ainsworth nose still bleeding kinda badly. Again, the fighters slugged it out with Ainsworth being the busier of the two.

10-9 Ainsworth

Winner: Nate Ainsworth by SD (29-28, 28-29,30-27)

JESSE DONARUMA vs NICK RIVERA

Round 1: The two swung for the fences. Donaruma landed a right hand that knocks Rivera down. The ref gave Rivera the standing 8 count and let the fight continued. The two exchanged again and Rivera landed several strikes with one cutting Donaruma. The next punch knocks out Donaruma cold.

Winner: Nick Rivera by KO 1:44 Round 1

JASON ERL vs GREG JACKSON

Round 1: The two traded several shots and they clinched. Jackson tried a flying triangle, misses and knocks Erl down. The rest of the round ended with the two trading. Close round.

10-9 Jackson

Round 2: The two traded and Jackson tossed a body kick which was caught by Erl. Erl went for the takedown. Jackson tried for a kneebar but was defended. The round ended with Erl using very effective ground and pound.

10-9 Erl

Round 3: Jackson landed several shots and got Erl pinned against the fence. Jackson quickly takes the back and gets the RNC.

Winner: Greg Jackson by RNC 0:56 Round 3

SHELBY YOUNG vs LAMONT MILTON

Round 1: Milton landed several strikes and got a takedown. Young tried for a toe hold but Milton defended and stood back up. Milton landed several more strikes and almost got a standing arm triangle. Milton took Young down. Round ended with Milton mounting Young and landing some punches.

10-9 Milton

Round 2: Young immediately went for the takedown. Young passed to side control and mounted only to be swept. Young attempted for another leg lock, Milton was able to get out. Young quickly took Milton down again and took the back. The round ended with Young attempting for a RNC.

10-9 Young

Round 3: The two exchanged and Young shot in. Milton was able to sprawl and get into Young’s half guard.

10-9 Milton

Winner: Lamont Milton by UD (29-28 X3)

CODY LIGHTFOOT vs JAMES QUELLE

Round 1: Quelle landed a few kicks and Lightfoot went for the single-leg. Quelle attempted to stand back up; Lightfoot took the back and suplexed Quelle. Lightfoot kept the fight on the ground and showed good positioning and control.

10-9 Lightfoot

Round 2: The entire round was the Quelle show. He landed an arsenal of strikes to the legs, body, and face of Lightfoot. Every time the fight was about to be stopped, Lightfoot answered back. Incredible round, lots of heart was shown from Lightfoot.

10-9 Quelle

Round 3: The round is back and forth. The fight was stopped when Lightfoot landed about 10-15 unanswered strikes.

Winner: Cody Lightfoot by TKO 3:35 Round 3

NICK SANTOS vs PETER COLE

Round 1:  Santos tossed a leg kick and was taken down. Cole easily passed the guard and took the back of Santos. Cole landed a few strikes and Santos tapped. He claimed he couldn’t hear.

Winner: Peter Cole by tapout due to strikes 2:33 Round 1

RANDY SMITH vs ED CARR

Round 1: Carr tossed a few leg kicks and went for a takedown. Carr controlled Smith landing some effective ground and pound. Smith was able to stand back up. Round ended with the two trading.

10-9 Carr

Round 2: Smith tossed a few strikes and the two clinched. Smith landed a few knees. Smith unloaded several strikes to get the ref stoppage.

Winner: Randy Smith by TKO 3:49 Round 2

JOHN ORTOLANI vs TOM MOREAU

Round 1: Ortolani got a takedown and was swept by an omoplata sweep. The two scramble and Ortolani got another takedown. Moreau attempted for a guillotine choke but let along. Ortolani landed a few shots that cut open Moreau below the eye. The Dr. looked at the cut and stopped the fight. Originally, the fight was called a TKO victory for Ortolani but was reversed to a NC.

Winner: Fight was ruled a NC

MARCOS MACIEL vs BRENT KINBERGER

Round 1: Maciel shot in for the takedown and landed in Kinberger’s triangle. Maciel was able to escape and took the back. Kinberger shook off Maciel, who landed on his head, and knocked out Maciel with a few shots.

Winner: Brent Kinberger by TKO 0:51 Round 1

RIGO DOMINICCI vs NATE LAMOTTE

Round 1: Lamotte clinched and got the takedown. Lamotte showed his ground skills by taking the back, attempting for a RNC, then an armbar, and even a triangle. Dominicci was able to defend all attempts and was able to stand back up. Lamotte was able to get another takedown and moves into the mount position. Lamotte landed a few strikes and attempted for a RNC as the round came to an end.

10-9 Lamotte

Round 2: Lamotte shot in for another takedown and easily took the back. He attempted for an armbar. Dominicci was able to defend and jumps back into Lamotte’s guard and does a little guard and pound while Lamotte tried for the triangle.

10-9 Lamotte

Round 3: Lamotte landed a 1,2 combo with a takedown. Dominicci was able to stand back up but only to get taken down again. This continued for the entire round.

Winner: Nate Lamotte by UD (30-27X3)

DENNIS OLSON vs JEFF SOUCIE

Round 1: Olson landed two leg kicks and shot in for the double. Olson passed the guard and got into side control. He attempted an Americana but Soucie defended. Soucie established his guard and swept Olson when he went for a neck crank. Round ended with Olson attempting an armbar from guard.

10-9 Olson

Round 2: Olson shot in for the takedown and quickly mounted Soucie. Olson landed several strikes which resulted in Soucie giving up his back. Olson sunk in the RNC.

Winner: Dennis Olson by RNC 1:07 Round 2

Overall, the fights were extremely good and entertaining. Lightfoot vs Quelle was a back and forth battle showing that both fighters have huge hearts and solid chins. Clearly, it was the fight of the night. A rematch between Moreau and Ortolani should be interesting to watch from the sneak peek that was shown. The next event should be just as action packed as this one.