For Immediate Release · October 14, 2026 · Phoenix, AZ
RUF 71 · Amateur Featherweight
Clean Slates: Tyran Payne vs. Alistar Medina at RUF 71
Two featherweights with everything in front of them.
PHOENIX, AZ, October 14, 2026. Tyran Payne and Alistar Medina meet at amateur featherweight on Saturday, November 7 at RUF 71: Dia de Los Muertos, one of three amateur featherweight bouts on a card built around who climbs next.
Payne
Payne stands 5'10", tall for 145, and will look to make that reach count on his first night in the RUF cage.
Medina
Medina makes his RUF debut at featherweight with the whole amateur ladder in front of him. A win on the Dia de Los Muertos card puts his name in the mix at 145.
Tale of the Tape
| Category | Tyran Payne | Alistar Medina |
|---|---|---|
| RUF Experience | Debut | Debut |
| Height | 5'10" | Not listed |
Card and matchups subject to change.
Where the Fight Is Won
With no fight tape on record, this one is about who handles the moment. Payne's height is the one known edge.
Tickets
RUF 71 tickets are on sale now through Etix. General Admission from $45, VIP from $85, Ringside from $125. The Celebrity Theatre is a theater in the round, so every seat faces the cage. Get RUF 71 tickets on Etix
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