Phoenix, AZ (September 9, 2022) – Arizona-based mixed martial arts organization Ringside Unified Fighting, better known as RUF Nation, will host RUF 50 on Saturday October 22, 2022, at Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix. This action-packed fight card showcases 7 Professional matchups, a feature unheard of on the regional scale. 4 fighters will be making their professional debut at RUF 50. Tickets are on sale now at CelebrityTheatre.com.
Top 50 Reasons You Should Attend RUF 50:
- Just because its badass – CJ, RUF Nation Partner
- Because it’s a local and affordable experience you won’t get anywhere else – Brandon, Production Manager
- Because its flippin awesome – Dina, Box Office Manager
- Red Velvet jacket – David, Managing Director
- You can’t turn away! – Jill, Director of Marketing
- The energy is unmatched and unbeatable – Savannah, Management Assistant
- They’re swinging from the minute the bell rings – Joe, Bar Manager
- Nonstop excitement…you never know how each fight will play out – Matt, Venue Photographer
- Fights are so close, its invigorating to watch – Heidi, Owner
- You can see the blood and almost feel the sweat!
- RUF Nation is the #1 combat sports promoter in Arizona
- It’s the breeding ground of some of the best MMA fighters in the world
- They host the best RUF & PUFF event every December
- Watching new prodigies flourish and make a name for themselves in the world of MMA is iconic
- The vibe backstage as the fighters are getting ready, is like nothing you can imagine
- You get to see both amateur and professional MMA fights
- The Energy
- The Venue
- Every Seat Is Amazing
- Family friendly event
- Memorable
- The Atmosphere
- Live Event
- The Fights
- The Fans
- The Drinks
- The history of the venue
- The respect among fighters
- Great Music and party atmosphere
- You may be sitting among other pro athletes and celebrities
- You get to watch the best fighters in Arizona, fight for a title
- The entire event supports local businesses.
- Local fighters
- Local coaches
- Local gyms
- Locally made gloves
- Locally made ring
- Local vendors
- Locally owned venue
- The knockouts
- Nonstop action!
- Fighters are hungry to win
- The comradery
- These are some of the toughest athletes in the world
- There is only one title!
- Great event if you’re looking for something new to check out
- Sense of community
- Convenient parking and entry
- Because your spouse loves it
- Why Not?
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Celebrity Theatre
Jill Jacenko
ABOUT CELEBRITY THEATRE
Celebrity Theatre is one of Phoenix’s most intriguing historic landmarks. In 1963, the round building was originally designed as a multi-purpose conference center which eventually transformed into a concert venue. The theatre opened on January 13th, 1964 with the musical “South Pacific” starring Betsy Palmer. In the years since, the theatre has hosted such stars as George Carlin, Joe Cocker, Carol Channing, Diana Ross, Billy Joel, Def Leppard, Bill Cosby, Duran Duran, Sammy Davis Jr., Smashing Pumpkins, Louis CK, Chris Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, David Bowie, B.B. King, Olivia Newton-John, Nat King Cole, Roger Daltrey, Don Rickles, Fleetwood Mac, Etta James and The Brian Setzer Orchestra among many other legendary performers. After extensive renovations, the Celebrity Theatre re-opened its doors under new ownership in December of 1995. For nearly 60 years, the Historic venue has provided patrons with the ultimate in entertainment viewing featuring an extremely rare revolving stage and no seat is more than 70 feet away from the stage!
ABOUT RUF NATION
RUF Nation is the only Native American-owned fight promotion company in the US and is based out of Phoenix, Arizona, for more than twenty years. During that time, it has unearthed some of the most talented fighters in the entire MMA industry and has delivered high-quality, exciting events to combat sports fans. It’s deep relationships with Gyms, local fighters, media, Tribal Councils and leaders are instrumental in the quest to grow into a worldwide organization.
