Phoenix, AZ (February 14, 2023) – Arizona-based mixed martial arts organization Ringside Unified Fighting, better known as RUF Nation, and The Southeast ASEAN Arts Aliance will host The Muay Thai Super Series, a first of its kind in Arizona, on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 7pm at the legendary Celebrity Theatre. This live professional Muay Thai event, is sanctioned under the authority of the Arizona Boxing & MMA commission, in association with Master Bob Karmel and the AZ USMTA.
RUF Nation is a proving ground for professional MMA and now Muay Thai, completing its repertoire in combat sports. RUF Nation provides a home for fighters to gain experience, get a taste of the fanfare and a feel for the spotlight, right here in Arizona with their home fans in tow!
The Muay Thai Super Series is a league designed for the stadium fighter, like Lumpinee and Rajadamnern Stadiums based in Bangkok, Thailand, the mecca of the Muay Thai culture. At a Muay Thai Super Series event, you will witness a true authentic display of the art of 8 limbs, a unique physical and mental discipline which includes combat on shins because of its combined use of fists, elbows, knees and shins. At RUF53 both amateurs and professionals compete to be crowned king of their respectable divisions. You can expect the best elite stand up strikers that honor their respected gyms and coaches with culture that has been deeply rooted within the sport for centuries.
Muay Thai (Thai: มวยไทย, RTGS: Muai Thai, [mūaj.tʰāj] ) is a combat sport of Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. Muay Thai became widespread internationally in the twentieth century, when practitioners defeated other masters of martial arts. Fighters (some of whom have won titles) such as Maurício Rua, Wanderlei Silva, Jose Aldo, Renan Barão, Anderson Silva, Thiago Silva, Gina Carano and Cristiane Santos employ a broad range of tactics born of Muay Thai.
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Celebrity Theatre
Jill Jacenko
ABOUT CELEBRITY THEATRE
Celebrity Theatre is one of Phoenix’s most one of a kind historic landmark and has hosted comedians like Nate Bargatze, Tom Segura, Bert Kreischer, Jim Gaffigan, Chris D’Elia, Sal Vulcano, Joe Gatto, Chris Rock, George Lopez, Don Rickles and George Carlin just to name a few. In 1963, the round building was originally designed as a multi-purpose conference center which could be transformed into a concert venue during the winter months. The theatre opened on January 13th, 1964 with the musical “South Pacific” starring Betsy Palmer. In the years since, the theatre has broken many of the world’s biggest stars like Bruce Springsteen, Jeff Beck, Diana Ross, Billy Joel, Van Halen, Bonnie Raitt, Beyonce, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Duran Duran, Sammy Davis Jr., Smashing Pumpkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd, David Bowie, B.B. King, Olivia Newton-John, Nat King Cole, Fleetwood Mac, Liberace and Etta James 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 facility 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 your favorite artist!
ABOUT RINGSIDE UNIFIED FIGHTING (RUF)
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.