For Immediate Release · October 14, 2026 · Phoenix, AZ
RUF 71 · Amateur Lightweight
Back After the Title Shot: Jace Jones Faces Seth "The Man" Stucker at RUF 71
Jones went the distance for a belt in May. Stucker drops to his natural weight with something to prove.
PHOENIX, AZ, October 14, 2026. Jace Jones fought for the RUF 155-pound amateur title at RUF 68 in May and went the distance with Eitan Kagan. Now he starts the climb back. On November 7 at RUF 71: Dia de Los Muertos he meets Seth "The Man" Stucker of Legion MMA at amateur lightweight.
The Contender
Jones (3-2) is 21, stands 5'11" and has never been stopped. His last win came on the 2025 Dia de Los Muertos card at RUF 65, a second-round TKO of Marcos Gamez, who also fights on this card. His two losses were a split decision and a unanimous decision in a title fight.
The Man
Stucker (1-3) stands 6'0", hails from Glendale and trains at Legion MMA in Phoenix. His RUF losses came against Griffin Thomas and Mitchell Wheeler, two of the better amateurs in the building. He drops to 155 for RUF 71 after fighting at welterweight and a 165 catchweight. His one win is a rear-naked choke.
Tale of the Tape
| Category | Jace Jones | Seth Stucker |
|---|---|---|
| Amateur Record | 3-2 | 1-3 |
| Height | 5'11" | 6'0" |
| Last Fight | L, decision vs. Kagan, RUF 68 title | L, decision vs. Wheeler, RUF 66 |
| Ever Stopped | No | Yes |
Card and matchups subject to change.
Where the Fight Is Won
They are an inch apart, so this comes down to pressure and durability. Jones has finished with punches in the RUF cage and has never been stopped. Stucker's best route is a scramble to the back, where his only win came from.
Tickets
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