Buckeye Fight Night Recap: Dulaney’s Knockout, Submission Finishes and an Electric Crowd Highlight LFS in Columbus

By James Ernest | The Grueling Truth

Legends Fight Series brought an action-packed evening of MMA to KEMBA Live! in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, October 24, with Buckeye Fight Night delivering 13 bouts, 10 finishes and plenty of reasons for fans to stay on the edge of their seats.

Corey Dulaney supplied the professional knockout highlight, while a deep amateur lineup produced seven submission victories. From quick finishes to fights that required the judges’ scorecards, the evening offered several different paths to victory—and valuable opportunities for the winners to build momentum.

An Atmosphere That Brought Fans Close to the Action

The atmosphere inside KEMBA Live! helped make the night memorable. Fans were on the edge of their seats, knowing a single strike or submission opportunity could bring a fight to a sudden end.

There wasn’t a bad seat in the house. The venue’s intimate feel kept spectators connected to the action, allowing the crowd’s excitement to become part of the experience. Whether fans came to support a teammate, a hometown favorite or simply enjoy an evening of MMA, they had plenty to cheer about.

That connection between the fighters and the crowd is part of what makes regional MMA special. At Buckeye Fight Night, every victory represented more than a result on a card—it was a moment shared with the people who helped those athletes reach the cage.

Corey Dulaney vs. Jimmy Sandlin

Result: Dulaney won by knockout at 4:14 of the first round.

Dulaney delivered one of the evening’s defining results, stopping Sandlin before the opening round ended. Against an experienced professional opponent, he produced the decisive strike that removed any need for the judges.

Why he won: Dulaney landed the knockout blow that ended the contest.

What the win means: A finish like this gives Dulaney a strong performance to point to when pursuing another featured professional matchup. It also provides a confidence boost and a reminder that his finishing ability can change a fight immediately.

Brody Rutledge vs. Jacob Ross

Result: Rutledge won by first-round TKO at 1:31.

Rutledge needed less than two minutes to secure his victory, with strikes bringing about a referee stoppage. His result stood out among the amateur bouts for its speed and decisiveness.

Why he won: His striking offense forced the referee to intervene.

What the win means: Rutledge strengthens his case for tougher opposition and another prominent position on an LFS card. The next challenge is carrying that effectiveness into a matchup that asks more of him.

Frank Lasota vs. Colton Elser

Result: Lasota won by decision after three rounds.

On a night dominated by finishes, Lasota’s victory required the full distance. He emerged with the decision against Elser, adding a different kind of success to the evening’s results.

Why he won: Lasota did enough across the fight to earn the judges’ verdict.

What the win means: Winning a fight that reaches the scorecards adds useful experience. Lasota leaves with both a victory and three rounds of competition to review as he prepares for his next opponent.

Dashawn Haynes vs. Armando Lopez

Result: Haynes won by guillotine choke at 0:49 of the second round.

Haynes secured his finish early in round two, making the guillotine the decisive weapon against Lopez.

Why he won: He completed the submission opportunity and ended the fight with the choke.

What the win means: Haynes gains momentum and a successful finish to build around. Future opponents now have another concrete reason to respect his submission threat.

Christian Ramirez vs. Benedict John Paul

Result: Ramirez won by unanimous decision.

Ramirez went the distance with John Paul and received the verdict from all three judges. His win was one of only three decisions on the completed card.

Why he won: His overall performance earned unanimous support on the scorecards.

What the win means: Ramirez gains valuable experience competing through three rounds. That provides a useful foundation for development, giving him and his coaches more material to evaluate than a brief finish would.

Josh Hoschar vs. Caleb Garner

Result: Hoschar won by rear-naked choke at 2:46 of the second round.

Hoschar finished Garner late in the second round, adding another submission to an evening rich in grappling finishes.

Why he won: He secured the rear-naked choke that brought the contest to an end.

What the win means: Hoschar leaves with a tangible success to reinforce his preparation. A submission victory gives him something specific to build confidence around while continuing to develop his overall game.

Daniel Beebe vs. Diego Sterling

Result: Beebe won by guillotine choke at 0:36 of the first round.

Beebe recorded the fastest finish of the night, submitting Sterling just 36 seconds into the contest. It was an efficient result that immediately distinguished his performance.

Why he won: He capitalized on an early guillotine opportunity.

What the win means: A finish this quick can help attract attention and support a stronger test next time. It establishes Beebe as someone opponents cannot afford to ease into a fight against.

Marc Izzi vs. Brandon Pietroytys

Result: Izzi won by rear-naked choke at 1:34 of the first round.

Izzi joined the evening’s first-round finishers by submitting Pietroytys with a rear-naked choke.

Why he won: He secured and completed the fight-ending submission.

What the win means: The result gives Izzi a clear example of his finishing ability to carry into his next camp. It also gives future opponents a specific threat to prepare for when facing him.

Austin Grundy vs. Peyton Woosley

Result: Grundy won by second-round TKO at 2:33.

Grundy’s heavyweight matchup extended into round two before his strikes prompted the referee to stop the contest.

Why he won: He produced the striking offense that forced the stoppage.

What the win means: Grundy gains momentum and a result that can support a step up in competition. Finishing beyond the opening round also adds a different competitive experience to his development.

Nathan Johnson vs. Jonathan Piatt

Result: Johnson won by rear-naked choke at 1:06 of the first round.

Johnson needed only 66 seconds to submit Piatt, contributing another early finish to the card.

Why he won: He turned an early submission opportunity into a decisive victory.

What the win means: Johnson leaves with a performance that can help earn him more attention on future cards. His next opportunity will be to show that the same finishing threat holds up against increasingly demanding opposition.

Anthony John Paul vs. Matthew Devoll

Result: John Paul won by guillotine choke at 2:09 of the first round.

John Paul secured the guillotine before the opening round ended, adding to the choke’s prominence throughout the evening.

Why he won: He completed the guillotine submission against Devoll.

What the win means: The victory supplies a positive performance to build upon and confidence in his submission game. Turning that result into consistent progress becomes the next objective.

Nathan Deeds vs. Nathaniel Goodwin

Result: Deeds won by unanimous decision.

Deeds completed all three rounds against Goodwin and earned the decision from every judge.

Why he won: His performance across the full contest earned the unanimous verdict.

What the win means: Deeds gains both a win and valuable time in competition. Going the distance gives him experience that can help when future fights require sustained effort rather than an early finish.

Ashton Bray vs. Damount Anthony

Result: Bray won by guillotine choke at 0:28 of the second round.

Bray finished Anthony shortly after the second round began, securing another guillotine victory on a submission-heavy night.

Why he won: He completed the choke early in round two.

What the win means: Bray earns a confidence-building result and an opportunity to establish momentum. The task now is to carry that success into his preparation and next appearance.

The bout results and finish details above are recorded in Combat Registry’s Ohio Athletic Commission event listing. The assessments of what each victory could mean are analysis, rather than announcements of rankings changes or future bookings.

How to Watch Future Events and Previous Shows

Fans can follow Legends Fight Series through Combat Sports Now, which offers live pay-per-view broadcasts and available on-demand replays.

Visit the website and look for Legends Fight Series to find listed events. Individual event pages provide broadcast times, pricing and purchase information. To explore previous shows, visit the Combat Sports Now Watch section and browse the available selection.

Listed LFS pay-per-view purchases also include access to the replay once it is posted after the show. Fans should check the specific event page for availability and purchase details, whether they are planning to watch live or catch up afterward.

Conclusion

Buckeye Fight Night gave Columbus fans a strong mix of decisive finishes, competitive experience and the excitement that comes from watching regional fighters pursue their next opportunity.

Dulaney’s knockout provided a standout professional result. The amateur lineup contributed quick submissions, referee stoppages and hard-earned decisions, with each winner leaving with something useful to build upon.

Just as memorable was the setting. KEMBA Live! brought fans close to the cage, and the crowd’s energy helped turn the evening into a shared experience. With spectators on the edge of their seats and action throughout the card, Legends Fight Series delivered a night that gave fans plenty to discuss—and plenty of reasons to follow what comes next.