Phoenix, AZ – April 27, 2025 – RUF MMA once again lit up the legendary Celebrity Theatre with a night of unforgettable battles, fierce finishes, and championship glory at RUF 62. With ten electrifying bouts spanning amateur and professional divisions, fans were treated to an action-packed evening that showcased the grit and determination of rising MMA talent.
Amateur Bouts Recap
Fight 1: Mitchell Wheeler vs. Keller Hogan
Mitchell Wheeler opened the night with authority, securing a TKO via strikes in Round 1 at 1:24.
Fight 2: Jax Stam vs. Samuel Dalton
Jax Stam continued the momentum, earning a TKO victory just 28 seconds into Round 3.
Fight 3: Rhyse Speckman vs. Jacob Reed
Jacob Reed displayed slick grappling, submitting Speckman with a D’arce choke at just 0:39 in Round 1.
Fight 4: Jordan Gonzalez vs. Felix Cano
Felix Cano showed sharp striking to pick up a TKO win in Round 2 at 2:29.
Fight 5: Brandon Elizondo vs. Alex Preissing
In a technical three-round war, Alex Preissing secured a unanimous decision victory (30-26, 30-26, 30-27).
Fight 6: Oleg Mikhov vs. Enrique Barcenas
In the Lightweight Title bout, Oleg Mikhov edged out Barcenas in a razor-close split decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) to take home the amateur belt.
Professional Bouts Recap
Fight 7: Jimmy Scully vs. Osama Awadalla
Osama Awadalla unleashed precision and power to earn a TKO via strikes in Round 1 at 3:44.
Fight 8: Mark Coates vs. Andres Ponce
Mark Coates submitted Andres Ponce with a rear-naked choke in a clinical showing at 4:20 of Round 1.
Fight 9: Chris Quiroz vs. Jack Eglin
Chris Quiroz secured the win with a rear-naked choke submission late in Round 2 at 4:51.
Main Event – Fight 10: Dumar Roa vs. Tommy McMillen
In the main event of the evening, Tommy McMillen wasted no time, locking in a rear-naked choke and finishing the fight in Round 1 at 1:58, continuing his dominance inside the RUF cage.
RUF 62 delivered big on action and drama, setting the tone for what promises to be a blockbuster year for the promotion. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events and fighter announcements.
