For Immediate Release · April 24, 2026 · Phoenix, AZ
RUF Nation MMA Returns to Phoenix May 2 with RUF 68: Cinco de Mayo Fight Night
Arizona's #1 professional MMA organization brings 15 bouts to Celebrity Theatre — headlined by Kevin Natividad vs. David Perez.
PHOENIX, AZ — April 24, 2026 — RUF Nation MMA (Ringside Unified Fighting), Arizona's longest-running professional mixed martial arts organization, today announced the full fight card for RUF 68: Cinco de Mayo Fight Night, taking place Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the historic Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix.
In the main event, knockout artist Kevin Natividad returns to the RUF cage to face Phoenix-bred striker David "El Tigre" Perez in what promoters expect to be one of the most explosive matchups of the year. The co-main event features rising featherweight contender Ezra Elliott against Ashton Caniglia.
The 15-bout card features 7 professional fights and 8 amateur bouts, including three amateur title fights — making RUF 68 one of the deepest cards in the organization's 20+ year history.
Main Card · Pro
- Main EventKevin Natividad vs. David Perez
- Co-Main EventEzra Elliott vs. Ashton Caniglia
- ProAlim Muhammad vs. Adam Amado
- Women's ProIasmin Casser da Silva vs. Gloria Dacosta
- 125 lbAlex Preissing vs. Kendell Ward
- ProAnthony Cruz vs. Corey Stewart
- ProRoderick Agyeman vs. Patrick Quick
* Fight card is subject to change pending commission approval, weigh-ins, and fighter availability.
About RUF Nation MMA
Founded by Joel Lopez, RUF Nation (Ringside Unified Fighting) is Arizona's #1 professional MMA organization with 67+ events and 20+ years of combat sports heritage. 100% Arizona Tribally-owned, RUF has launched the careers of 12 UFC alumni and is the go-to fight night experience at Phoenix's iconic Celebrity Theatre.
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