RUF Nation returned to the Celebrity Theatre with an explosive card at RUF 64, where fans witnessed knockouts, submissions, and a new heavyweight champion crowned in unforgettable fashion.
Main Event – Heavyweight Title Fight
Tyrell Fortune (AZ Combat Sports) claimed the RUF Heavyweight Title with a dominant first-round TKO (0:45) over veteran Tony Lopez (Planet Krypton).
Pro Fights
- Mykola Plazynskyi (Syndicate) defeated Princeton Jackson (VKB / Dragon Snake / Say Poses) via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
- De’Aundre Tipton (Rufus Sport) stopped Arthur Dufloo (Xtreme Couture) with a first-round TKO (3:22).
- Ferdaws Nayimi (MMA Lab & Matt Factory MMA, Phoenix) submitted DeAndre Anderson (Cobra BJJ) via rear-naked choke at 0:37 of Round 3.
- Ky Kalscheur (MMA Lab) showcased striking power, finishing Anthony Camacho (Bloodline Boxing) by TKO at 4:22 of Round 1.
- Alim Muhammad (Legion) defeated Kameeko Hall (Roll 2-3-2 Boring) with a first-round TKO (1:50).
Special Feature – BJJ Superfight
Andres Ponce (UKF, Brown Belt – 175 lbs) earned a Referee’s Decision win over Dan Huber (Spartan Nation, Black Belt – 200 lbs) after five minutes of high-level grappling.
Preliminary Bout
Miguel Tamayo (Apex) opened the card with a victory over RJ Mendoza Jr. (The Fight Factory), earning a Unanimous Decision (30-27 across all scorecards).
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