We are live inside Fairhaven Hall at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield, Ohio, as tonight RFO: Big Guns 17 – The Exorcism will take place
Twelve bouts are on tap for the evening, including four pro bouts and eight amateur pairings.
In the main event, Josh Longood (2-0) will look to protect his house when he welcomes Kentucky native Kendale Young (1-0) to the RFO for the first time.
The co-feature pits another RFO veteran taking on a newcomer, as Mike Williams (2-4) faces Strong Style’s RJ Buck (1-1) at featherweight.
Also in action will be lightweights John Gunther (1-0) vs. Chris Tucker (1-2), as well as middleweights Chico Bays (1-0) and Tony Dipiero (0-0).
Check out full results below, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BluegrassMMA for full coverage of tonight’s event.
A trio of bouts were scratched for this card: Kiefer Roberts vs Corey Woodruff, Mark Mangiardi vs Joshua Barbee, and RJ Buck vs Mike Williams (Buck blew out his knee warming up).
Official RFO: Big Guns 17 – The Exorcism results
Amateur Bouts:
Fight 1 – Amateur Welterweights
Cameron Caldwell (1-4) vs. Luke Nelson (0-3)
Winner: Cameron Caldwell (1-3) viva submission (strikes) – Round 1, 1:30
Fight 2 – Amateur Heavyweights
Quentin Shumard (1-1) vs. Christopher Smith (1-0)
Winner: Quentin Shumard (2-1) via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Fight 3 – Amateur Bantamweights
Chaka Worthy (1-0) vs. Thomas Morris (0-0)
Winner: Chaka Worthy (2-0) via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:50
Fight 4 – Amateur Welterweights
Kenny Locsei (3-0) vs. Laurence Wilder (2-0)
Winner: Kenny Locsei (4-0) via submission (rear naked choke) – Round 1, 2:56
Fight 5 – Amateur Lightweights
Jason Bevly (3-5) vs. Dru Schottenheimer (7-8-1)
Winner: Dru Schottenheimer (8-8-1) via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Fight 6 – Amateur Bantamweights
Allison Ainley (4-1) vs. Gemma Sheehan (2-0)
Winner: Gemma Sheehan via unanimous decision
Fight 7 – Amateur Lightweights
Bill Gingery (10-8) vs. Sean Felton (4-3)
Winner: Sean Felton (5-3) via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Fight 8 – Amateur Light Heavyweights
Aleksa Camur (2-0) vs. Jason Vele (4-1)
Winner: Aleksa Camur (3-0) via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 0:28
Pro Bouts:
Fight 9 – Pro Middleweights
Chico Bays (1-0) vs. Tony Dipiero (0-0)
Winner: Chico Bays (2-0) via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 2:35
Fight 10 – Pro Lightweights
John Gunther (1-0) vs. Chris Tucker (1-2)
Winner: John Gunther via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 3:25
Fight 11 – Pro Bantamweights
Josh Longood (2-0) vs. Kendale Young (1-0)
Winner: Josh Longood (3-0) via submission (arm bar) – Round 2, 4:17