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Reality Fighting - April 20, 2024
2024-04-20 18:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, CT, 06382, United States
Thank you to the fighters, grapplers, and fans who made this a great night of MMA fights and grappling matches. We are working on our next date at Mohegan Sun Arena and will announce it as soon as it is confirmed.
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GRAPPLING PHOTOS
MMA PHOTOS
MMA CARD
Lucas Baptista (Viana Bros Fight Club) vs. Rocko Cuccaro (Calandrelli MMA)
Lucas Baptista defeats Rocko Cuccaro via tko stoppage at 6 seconds into Round 1.
Jared Sweet (Dexter) vs. Jaycob Minihan (Tritac)
Jaycob Minihan defeats Jared Sweet via technical submission via guillotine choke at 2:37 in Round 1.
Antonio Cummings (Asbury Park BJJ) vs. Joe Lexis (Ascension)
Joe Lexis defeats Antonio Cummings via unanimous decision.
Nestor Yuja (Savage Ronin) vs. Jake Russo (FAA-CT)
Jake Russo defeats Nestor Yuja via unanimous decision.
Cain Schneider (Nitsuj) vs. Zach Bylykbashi (Tritac)
Cain Schneider defeats Zach Bylkykbashi via verbal tapout to armbar at 1:32 in Round 1.
AM TITLE FIGHT Ralph Mclean (Asbury Park BJJ) vs. Chris Samboy (Underdog MMA)
Ralph Mclean defeats Chris Samboy via unanimous decision. Mclean wins the amateur strap.
AM TITLE FIGHT Jojo Gonzalez (FAA) vs. Brandon Reilly (Calandrelli MMA)
Jojo Gonzalez defeats Brandon Reily via unanimous decision. Jojo becomes the amateur champ.
Cole Cameron (Asbury Park BJJ) vs. Arslan Otchiyev (FAA-CT)
Cole Cameron defeats Arslan Otchiyev via ko at 11 seconds in Round 1.
Austin Schalla (Dexter) vs. Kenyon Moore (Teixeira)
Kenyon Moore defeats Austin Schalla via split decision.
Cole Alaxanian (Renzo Gracie) vs. Mike Antidormi (FAA-CT)
Cole Alaxanian defeats Mike Antidormi via unanimous decision.
Jessen Ramcharan (Renzo Gracie) vs. David Durao (FAA)
Jessen Ramcharan defeats David Durao via unanimous decision.
James Carroll (Beaury) vs. Max Lombardo (Tritac)
James Carroll defeats Max Lombardo via doctor stoppage in Round 1.
GRAPPLING RESULTS
Anthony Porcu (Renzo Gracie Milford) vs Maximus Fernandez (Underdog) – Porcu wins by rear naked choke
Ivan Alzona (Ascension) vs Ben Bibergal (Calandrelli BJJ) – Ended in a draw
Ruben Britos (Rogers Academy) vs Cristian Ocana (FAA CT) – Ended in a draw
Kubilay Demirhan (Renzo Gracie Milford) vs Ryan Barker (Ascension Athletics) – Ended in a draw
CJ Cameron (Endure BJJ) vs Michael Nguyen (FAA CT) – Ended in a draw
Noah Ouimet (TriTac) vs Dan Gilliam (Dexter) -Noah Ouimet wins by triangle choke
Jason Fife (Macarra BJJ) vs Nic Aviles (Technique BJJ) – Ended in a draw
Erik Johnson (New England United) vs Sergio Soares (Underdog) – Sergio Soares wins by armbar
Emily Selbie (Manchester BJJ) vs Erin Lamonte (Kaizen) – Ended in a draw
Clark Stan (Secret Pages) vs Sam Colenback (Team Link) – Ended in a draw
Scott Gierlich (Gladiator BJJ) vs Dan Simmler (Simmler BJJ) – Ended in a draw

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Reality Fighting January 6, 2024
2024-01-06 18:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York)
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What a great job by the fighters and grapplers! You gave the fans a great night of action. Thank you to those who came out to support your fighter or grappler. We look forward to putting together another incredible show for you in May. More information is coming soon.
FIGHT CARD RESULTS
Flyweight Title Fight: Casey Norton (Ascension) vs. Harris Bonfiglio (Calandrelli)
Winner: Harris Bonfiglio by RNC 2:03 of Round 2. Due to missing weight, Bonfiglio was ineligible to win the Flyweight Title.
Amateur Strawweight Title: Ashley Barrett (USMMA) vs. Paige Wilcox (Apex)
Winner: Ashley Barrett by RNC :54 of round 3.
Amateur Flyweight Title: Erica Valentin (Underdog) vs. Brianna Sargent (Jitsu Life)
Winner: Erica Valentin by TKO (strikes) 1:20 of round 3.
Amateur Featherweight Title: Jake Russo (FAA-CT) vs. Mike Jolicoeur (Karasu Tengu)
Winner: Mike Jolicoeur by TKO (strikes) :58 of round 3.
Cam Resnisky (The Cage) vs. Timmy Tyler (All American MMA)
Fight was scratched due to Tyler not getting cleared to fight.
Brandon Neiford (G&G) vs. Danny Maldonado (Warrior’s Nation)
Winner: Brandon Neiford by split decision.
Jessen Ramcharan (Renzo Gracie CT) vs. Erick Alvarado (Hard Hitters)
Winner: Jessen Ramcharan by split decision.
Mike Antidormi (CT Combat) vs. Kyle Kahler (Mohawk Valley)
Winner: Mike Antidormi by arm triangle 3:45 of round 2.
Kat Torres (Ascension) vs. Grace Long (Gracie Sports)
Winner: Kat Torres by KO 1:27 of round 1.
Ben Williams (Manchester BJJ) vs. Jaycob Minihan (The Cage)
Winner: Ben Williams by unanimous decision.
Maximus Fernandez (Underdog) vs. Angel Sanchez (The Cage)
Winner: Angel Sanchez by unanimous decision.
Cain Schneider (Nitsuj) vs. Jonathan Dunk (Jitsu Life)
Winner: Cain Schneider by KO :21 of round 1.
GRAPPLING MATCHES RESULTS
Jayson Demarco (Mongoose) Vs. Logan Valentin (Underdog)
Winner: Demarco by RNC
Tyree Durham (Karasu Tengu) Vs. Thomas Vontell (Ascension)
Winner: Durham by D’Arce.
Junior Quintanilla (10th Planet) Vs. Malik Shipman (Tritac)
Winner: Quintanilla by heel hook.
Adriana Gutowska (Gracie JJ CT) Vs. Kristina Katsikis (SSSF)
Winner: Gutkowski by heel hook.
Zach Schmaltz (Nitsuj) Vs. Pete Rogers Jr (Rogers MA)
Winner: Rogers by RNC.
George Nassar (Underdog) Vs. Michael Nguyen (FAA CT)
Draw
Daniel Gilliam (Dexter) Vs. Chris Rowan (Technique BJJ)
winner: Daniel Gilliam by heel hook.
Mark Ferriola Vs. Sam Colenback (Team Link)
winner: Colenback by bow and arrow choke.
Erik Johnson (NE United) Vs. Casey Lamonte (Kaizen JJ)
winner: Casey Lamonte by arm triangle
Spencer Manevich (Essential) Vs. Yuri Panferov (Calandrelli)
Draw
Thank you to our friends at Western Mass MMA for providing these results. You can read the full review HERE.

Reality Fighting May 6, 2023
2023-05-06 17:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
Thank you for coming to Reality Fighting, May 6, 2023. Results and information to purchase the fights on demand can be found below. Our next show is scheduled for January 6, 2024, but we are hoping to announce a sooner date shortly.
Photos taken by Tammy McManaway, can be found HERE.

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FIGHT RESULTS
These were taken from our friends over at WesternMassMMA.com. The round scores listed are their scores, not the official scores.
GRAPPLING MATCHES
GRACE LONG (GRACIE SPORTS) vs MEGHAN DIAMOND (CALANDRELLI BJJ) – Draw
ANTHONY RITA (NOSTOS) vs LUKE RAMIREZ (AMERICAN TOP TEAM DANBURY) – Anthony Rita wins via toe hold submission
JUNIOR QUINTANILLA (RADIUS/10TH PLANET FAIRFIELD) vs MARK FERRIOLA (CALANDRELLI BJJ) – Quintanilla wins via triangle
DANIEL GILLIAM (DEXTER VALE TUDO) vs DILLON “D-BOY” MASSINGTON (RAT PACK FIGHTING SYSTEMS) – Massington wins by ankle lock
RYAN WHITE (SOUTH SHORE SPORTFIGHTING) vs ANDREW TEVAY (BLACK HOLE JIU JITSU) – DRAW
CHRIS ROWAN (TECHNIQUE BJJ) vs CASEY LAMONTE (JACARE JIU JITSU) – Lamonte wins by cross collar choke
TIAGO ALVES (SONECA BJJ) vs ICEMAN VINCENS (ICEMAN’S MARTIAL ARTS) – DRAW
CLEITON VENTURA (CASA OF JIU JITSU) vs OSWALDO JUERMA (NOVA UNIAO) – DRAW
TYLER OLEKSAK (GLADIATOR BJJ) vs DAVID NUNZIATA (BLACKWOLF MARTIAL ARTS SHORELINE) – Tyler wins via bow and arrow choke
ED TAPIA (BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM BOSTON) vs LEON DAVIS (TRIFORCE) – Davis wins by d’arce choke
YURIY KIZMICHEV (GLADIATOR BJJ) vs SAM COLENBACK (TEAM LINK) – Colenback wins via rear naked choke
JESSE KOSAKOWSKI (PRACTICAL SELF DEFENSE TRAINING CENTER) vs SEAN DOENIAS (CAGE JSA) – Kosakowski wins via rear naked choke
BENNY BOUTAUGH (BLACK WOLF MARTIAL ARTS SHORELINE) vs ROB MAGAO (MANCHESTER BJJ) – DRAW
MATT SECOR (SECOR BJJ) vs CAIO MAGALHAES (TEIXIERA BJJ) – DRAW
MMA FIGHTS
155 AM Paul Cavagnuolo (Ascension) vs. Jaycob Minihan (The Cage)
Rd 1: Jacob fires a right that stuns Paul. He then jumps on Paul’s back and sinks in the rear naked choke for the quick tap.
Jaycob Minihan defeats Paul Cavagnuolo via tapout to rear naked choke at 29 seconds in Round 1.
155 AM Joe Cortigiano (Savage MMA) vs. Brandon Reilly (Calandrelli)
Brandon connects with a right and jumps into guard. He takes the back in the scramble and is trying for rear naked choke. He gets the tap.
Brandon Reilly defeats Joe Cortigiano via tapout to rear naked choke at 1:11 in Round 1.
HVY AM Joshua DePace (MMA Collective) vs. Raoul Scott (LAW MMA)
Rd 1: As expected they both come out swinging. Raoul is getting in some big punches in bunches. He is looking for a single leg but can’t get it. Raoul is staying busy softening up the body against the cage.
Scott 10-9
Rd 2: Raoul backs Josh back up against the cage again. Josh circles out and is throwing back wild punches. Both fighter are showing major fatigue. Raoul gets Josh to the mat and takes mount. He is dropping some ground and pound .
Scott 10-9
Rd 3: They are standing in the center and throwing their punches. Raoul backs Josh up against the cage and gets him to the mat with a single leg. He drops some heavy ground and pound and runs out of time.
Scott 10-9
Raoul Scott defeats Joshua DePace via unanimous decision.
145 AM Walter Rodriguez (The Cage JSA) vs. Keven Goncalves (UFC Gym Boston)
Rd 1: They both come out swinging. Walter gets an armbar from the bottom and he gets slammed. Walter is trying for a triangle and then switches it to an arm. He then switches it back to a triangle. He can’t get the finish and Keven gets the sweep. He finishes the rest of the round in guard.
Rodriguez 10-9
Rd 2: They both are content to stand and strike. Walter gets in a good superman punch. Keven gets in a good combo of his own. Keven gets Walter down to the mat and finishes the round on top.
Goncalves 10-9
The fight is stopped due to an injury.
Keven Goncalves defeats Walter Rodriguez due to an injury at the end of Round 2 in between rounds.
140 AM Erick Alvarado (Hard Hitters) vs. Jose Ramos (Calandrelli)
Rd 1: Erick connects with a right that staggers Jose and he finishes him off with a few more punches.
Erick Alvarado defeats Jose Ramos via ko strike at 10 seconds in Round 1.
185 AM Cordero Crenshaw (Springfield Submission) vs. Sam Shenk (Ward MMA)
Rd 1: Cordero gets the takedown and Sam threatens with an armbar. Sam gets the takedown and is on top in half guard as the round ends.
Crenshaw 10-9
Rd 2: Cordero gets in a combo that gets Sam to the mat. Sam rolls and Cordero has the neck. He is looking for an arm triangle but runs out of time.
Crenshaw 10-9
Rd 3: Cordero gets a quick takedown and controls the round on top.
Crenshaw 10-9
Cordero Crenshaw defeats Sam Shenk via unanimous decision.
GRAPPLING HVY PRO Max Lombardo (The Cage) vs. RJ Hayes (Garage MMA)
Max Lombardo wins via head and arm choke. This fight was scheduled as a pro MMA fight, but due to issues with the pre-fight physical, a MMA fight was not allowed but grappling was permitted.
145 AM Nestor Yuja (Savage) vs. Eric Meyer (Calandrelli)
has been scratched – This was due to a medical issue just minutes prior to the fight.
170 PRO Eric Mendiola (Mohawk Valley MMA) vs. Anthony Benevides (Calandrelli)
Rd 1: The both are swinging. Eric connects with a right that stuns Anthony. Anthony seems to have recovered and is swinging right back. Anthony gets the takedown and is in full mount. He is working some ground and pound looking for the stoppage. He gets it.
Anthony Benevides defeats Eric Mendiola via tko stoppage to strikes at 2:59 in Round 1.
Zack Magdis vs. Tommy Kempton was scratched
This was due to an issue found at the pre-fight physical.

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Reality Fighting returns to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on May 6, 2023. The night will include professional MMA fights, amateur MMA fights, and grappling superfights. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster, the Mohegan Sun Box Office, or any fighter or grappler competing on this card. Doors open at 5:00PM. Grappling Superfights will take place from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. The MMA fights will begin at 8:00PM.

Reality Fighting January 7, 2023
2023-01-07 17:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York)
MMA Results from Reality Fighting (1/7/23)
Erick Alvarado defeated Jack Fauci by TKO (strikes) 1:20 of Round 2
Lee McHugh defeated Morgan Dean by TKO (strikes) 2:54 of Round 1
Jake Russo defeated Jack Maycock by TKO (strikes) 3:00 of Round 2
Anthony Benevides defeated Oscar Vera by TKO (strikes) 1:39 of Round 1
Maren Lancaster defeated Hal Zanone by TKO (strikes) 1:12 of Round 2
Brody McDougal defeated Nuridiin Abrar by submission (arm bar) 2:10 of Round 1 to become the Amateur Welterweight Champion
Nestor Yuja defeated John Lee by TKO (strikes) 2:59 of Round 2
Michael Antidormi defeated John Hancock by split decision to become the Amateur Featherweight Champion
Al Marro defeated Max Lombardo by TKO (strikes) 2:53 of Round 2
Yuri Panferov defeated Ron Marshall by submission (rear naked choke) 1:37 of Round 1
Grappling Results
John Antonucci defeated Jeremy Keyes Jr. by armbar
Sunder Singh defeated David Durao by heel hook
Justin Valentin defeated Chris Alexander by heel hook
James Argott defeated Joe Brewer-Grzegorczyk by toe hold
All other grappling matches ended in a draw
Reality Fighting returns to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on January 7, 2023. The night will include professional MMA fights, amateur MMA fights, and grappling superfights. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster, the Mohegan Sun Box Office, or any fighter or grappler competing on this card. Doors open at 5:00PM. Grappling Superfights will take place from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. The MMA fights will begin at 8:00PM.
Hello, due to technical issues that we are unable to get resolved, the live stream is down and will not be shown tonight. Anyone who purchased it will be refunded by Monday. We are sorry about this and apologize for the inconvenience.

FIGHT CARD
Main Event
Yuri Panferov (Calandrelli BJJ) vs. Ron Marshall (Anubis)
Al Marro (Mohawk Valley MMA) vs. Max Lombardo (Cage JSA)
Randy Francis (Dexter Vale Tudo) vs. Amin Almelik (Aegis MMA)
Amateur Featherweight Title Fight
Mike Antidormi (CT Combat) vs. John Hancock (Catone MMA/Driven Gym)
Nestor Yuja (Savage) vs. John Lee (Cage JSA)
Brian Alberto (Next Level MMA) vs. Tristan Turano (Whaling City/Jorge Alves BJJ)
Amateur Welterweight Title Fight
Nuridiin Abrar (Boston BJJ) vs. Brody McDougal (Nostos MMA)
Hal Zanone (Savage) vs. Maren Lancaster (Black Wolf)
Oscar Vera (Musuko Champion Factory) vs. Anthony Benevides (Calandrelli BJJ)
Austin Browne (Atlas BJJ) vs. Brendan Behrendt (360 Defense Martial Arts)
Jack Maycock (Manchester BJJ) vs. Jake Russo (FFA)
Lee McHugh (Savage) vs. Morgan Dean (Dexter Vale Tudo/Jorge Alves BJJ)
Jack Fauci (Atlas BJJ) vs. Erick Alvarado (Hard Hitters)
GRAPPLING CARD
Nick Newell (FAA) vs. John Howard (Ginsberg Academy)
Chris Delaney (Monster MMA) vs. Rob Magao (Manchester BJJ)
James Argott (Subforce Jiu-Jitsu) vs. Joe Brewer-Grzegorczyk (CT Combat)
Jess Johnson (SSDA MMA) vs. Nicole Golinski (Squared BJJ)
Dan Covel (Dan Covel BJJ) vs. Chris Rowan (Technique BJJ)
Jeremey Keyes Jr. (Squared BJJ Danielson) vs. John Antonucci (Renzo Gracie Northern Valley)
Graham Ledger (Manchester BJJ) vs. Sam Collenbeck (Team Link)
Anthony Rita (Nostos MMA) vs. Mark Ferriola (Calandrelli BJJ)
Brandon Reilly (Calandrelli BJJ) vs. Daniel Gilliam (Dexter Vale Tudo)
Donovan Lozada (Grizzlies Wrestling) vs. Alex Green (Cage JSA)
David Durao (FAA) vs. Sunder Singh (Breathe Jiu-Jitsu)
Andrew Tevay (Black Hole) vs. David Nunziata (Carlson Gracie New Haven)
Kaitlyn Boland (Radius Marital Arts/10th Planet) vs. Meghan Diamond (Calandrelli BJJ)

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Reality Fighting June 11, 2022
2022-06-11 17:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York)
Thank you to the fighters, grapplers, and fans who made this a great show. The night was full of excitement with incredible submissions and knockouts. We are back at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, January 7, 2023. We look forward to seeing you then.
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Results from Reality Fighting – June 11, 2022
Grappling Results
Lucas Alves defeats Jeremy Keyes by armbar
Junior Quintanilla defeats Jake Cortigiano by heel hook
Lizandra Rodriguez defeats Lauren McAdams by Kimura
Cliff Wright defeats Danny Sayer
Iceman Vicens defeats Chris Rowan by armbar
Joe Brewer-Grzegorczyk defeats Adam Roy by crucifix choke
Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Dana Haigh by Americana.
All other matches results in a draw.
MMA Results
Luis Molina defeats Steve Pyles via doctor stoppage to a cut at 48 seconds in Round 1.
Nestor Yuja defeats Jack Maycock via unanimous decision.
Anthony Offaeli defeats Reid Cote via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:45 seconds in Round 1.
Matt Davis defeats John Lee via tapout to rear naked choke at 2:06 in Round 2.
Randy Francis defeats Brett Layton via tapout to armbar at 2:21 seconds in Round 2.
Erica Valentin defeats Lynn Smith via ko punch at 2:02 in Round 1.
Marisa Messer-Belenchia defeats Samantha Schell via unanimous decision.
Rafael Lopez defeats Cordero Crenshaw via tapout to guillotine at 2:27 in Round 1.
Tayvonne Thomas defeats Anthony Alvarado via tko stoppage to strikes at 2:59 in Round 2. Tayvonne gets the Reality Amateur title.
Results taken from our friends at Western Mass MMA (www.westernmassmma.com)

Reality Fighting - January 8, 2022
2022-01-08 17:00 - 23:00 UTC
What a great night of MMA fights and grappling superfights! Thank you to all the fighters and fans who made this a great event.
RESULTS

Photos from the 1/8/22 Reality Fighting

Results from the 1/8/22 Reality Fighting:

MMA
Marc Conte defeats Stan Rakov by RNC , 2:41 of Round 1.
Shane Dillehay defeats Jon Silva by TKO, 1:10 of Round 2 (and then proposes to his girlfriend, who accepts).
Ashley Barrett defeats Brianna Sargent by TKO, 2:27 of Round 1
Cullen Johnson defeats Cole Brackett by unanimous decision.
Tayvonne Thomas defeats Jessen Ramcharan by split decision.
Mike Antidormi defeats Jose Ramos by TKO, 1:11 of Round 3.
Justin Valentin defeats Brandon Neiford by doctor stoppage (cut), 2:30 of Round 1.
Kibedy Gordon defeats Niyaz Ahmed by TKO, 2:54 of Round 1.
Cameron Resnisky defeats Oscar Vera by submission (armbar), 2:06 of Round 1.

Grappling results that ended in submission:
Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Tyler King by armbar
William Knight defeats Daniel Mola by RNC
Johnny Lopez defeats Mark Ferriola be straight ankle lock
Gary Alvarez defeats Joe Brewer-Grzegorczyk by straight ankle lock
Erik Johnson defeats Chris Rowan by RNC
Leon Davis defeats Jeff Roberts by D’Arce choke

Thank you to all who competed and fought in this event. Also a huge thank you to those who came out to support these fighters and grapplers.
We return to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, June 11. We look forward to seeing you then.
