Vincent DeRiso def. Doiogo Herique via Split Decision

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Jon Bianco About to Finish Mason Digiacopo With a Triangle

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Vegan Fighter Omowale Adewale Hawking His Vegan Book in the Cage

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Davon Zimmerman Taps Eric Finch With a Choke in Round 3

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Manny Gomez Taps Josh Phillips via Armbar in Round 1

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Ricky Guzman TKOs Florentino Laureano in 34 Seconds

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The Legalize MMA Panel at the MMA World Expo

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Dan Severn Talking About the Need for MMA Regulation in New York

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Veteran Fighter Talking MMA in New York

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This Is What a Successful Legalize MMA Rally in New York Looks Like

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Top Notch Kickboxing Going Down in NYC on Friday Night

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Between the three UFC events on TV, the Legalize MMA rally on Friday and the MMA World Expo and New York Fight Exchange event over the weekend, there's a lot of action in the cage New Yorkers have to savor. But there's also some sweet violence happening in the ring - Friday Night Fights' ring, to be exact.

Broad Street Ballroom is the venue, doors open at 7pm, and the kickboxing is going to be top notch. FNF has been doing their thing for years, so expect some high-quality stuff.

Jon Jones at MMA World Expo on Saturday

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Assembly Hearing Canceled, But Legalization Rally Still a Go

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The Assembly's Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development has canceled their scheduled hearing on injuries in combative sports, which was set for Friday at 10:30am. However, the rally - slated for 9:30am at 250 Broadway - is still a go.

Five Reasons to Be Excited for Tomorrow's Aggressive Combat Championships 13

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Aggressive Combat Championships is closing out 2015 in style thanks to a solid card set for Saturday night at the Queens Theater (in Flushing-Meadows Park). Want reasons to watch on NiteLineRadio.com or in person? Heck, I've got five of them!

Go to MMA in New York Rally, Get Free UFC Tickets

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Sheldon Silver Found Guilty of Corruption - What Does This Mean for New York MMA?

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Former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver - the man widely believed to have for many years kept any and all bills pertaining to MMA on ice through either indifference or influence - has been found guilty of corruption charges in a federal court. This means he'll have to give up his seat in the Assembly (and possibly go to jail). Earlier this year, Silver vacated his position as Speaker; he was replaced by Assemblyman Carl Heastie (who's more amenable to mixed martial arts).

So, now the big question is what this means for MMA in New York - does it help us?

Legalize MMA Rally Set for December 11 in New York City

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It's time once again for fans of MMA in New York to assemble for a rally. Details are still being finalized, but here are the facts thus far:

• When: December 11, 2015 at 9:30am
• Where: 250 Broadway, in Manhattan. This is right outside of Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie's office.
• Why: BECAUSE YOU WANT MMA IN NEW YORK.

The rally is scheduled to happen right before the Assembly Committee on Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development's hearing on injuries in combative sports. Expect guest speakers and signs and chants and all the usual fun stuff.

The Weekend of December 11 Is Going to Be Big For New York MMA

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December 11 through 12 is going to be big for the New York MMA scene. While most of the MMA world will be focused on Las Vegas and the three UFCs scheduled for that week, the Big Apple will play host to another installment of the MMA World Expo, a New York Fight Exchange show, and an Assembly hearing on injuries in combative sports. Here's what you need to know about each event:

Observations From My Couch: ROC 53

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(Photo courtesy of Keith Kelleher)

I did not get to watch Ring of Combat 53 from cageside, but a GoFightLive broadcast works just as well. My thoughts on the event:

Ring of Combat 53 Official Results

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Courtesy of the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board: