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RUF 65 WEIGH-INS COMPLETE: ALL 30 FIGHTERS MAKE WEIGHT - WE ARE OFFICIAL FOR TOMORROW NIGHT!
Arizona's Premier MMA Organization Delivers Stacked Card with 7 Professional and 8 Amateur Fights - TOMORROW, November 1st
PHOENIX, AZ (October 31, 2025) – IT'S OFFICIAL! All 30 fighters successfully made weight this morning at Celebrity Theatre, setting the stage for what promises to be an explosive night of MMA action at RUF 65 TOMORROW NIGHT. With just 24 HOURS until fight night, all 15 bouts are locked in and ready to deliver RUF Nation's signature 78% fight finish rate.
"Every single fighter made weight on their first attempt - that's the sign of true professionals. When you see all 30 fighters this disciplined and ready, you know tomorrow night is going to be special." - Dr. Joel Lopez, RUF Nation Founder and CEO
BREAKING NEWS: FIGHT CARD UPDATE
Curtis Townsend steps in to replace Timothy Curry, proving once again that RUF fighters are always ready for war! The opening bout sees a location swap with Jeremiah Sanchez vs. Huy Nguyen kicking off the night in what promises to be a strawweight slugfest!
OFFICIAL FIGHT CARD - ALL FIGHTERS MADE WEIGHT
MAIN CARD (7 Professional Bouts)
Bout 15: De'Aundre Tipton (Official Scale Weight: 144.5 lbs) vs. Ezra Elliott (Official Scale Weight: 145.0 lbs) - Featherweight
Bout 14: Alec Bailey (Official Scale Weight: 135.4 lbs) vs. Christopher Quiroz (Official Scale Weight: 135.4 lbs) - Bantamweight
Bout 13: Peter Caballero (Official Scale Weight: 136.0 lbs) vs. Robert Casper (Official Scale Weight: 137.3 lbs) - Bantamweight
Bout 12: DeAndre Anderson (Official Scale Weight: 145.3 lbs) vs. Gregory Foster (Official Scale Weight: 145.9 lbs) - Featherweight
Bout 11: Carlos Valadez (Official Scale Weight: 131.3 lbs) vs. David Alemayehu (Official Scale Weight: 130.9 lbs) - Catchweight
Bout 10: Shawn Winland (Official Scale Weight: 125.3 lbs) vs. Alex Preissing (Official Scale Weight: 125.2 lbs) - Flyweight
Bout 9: Daniel Molina Bonner (Official Scale Weight: 145.2 lbs) vs. Miguel Francisco (Official Scale Weight: 144.3 lbs) - Featherweight
PRELIMINARY CARD (8 Amateur Bouts)
Bout 8: Curtis Townsend (Official Scale Weight: 138.0 lbs) vs. Jacob Reed (Official Scale Weight: 134.5 lbs) - Bantamweight
Bout 7: Tony Hernandez (Official Scale Weight: 124.6 lbs) vs. Roderick Agyeman (Official Scale Weight: 127.2 lbs) - Flyweight
Bout 6: Griffin Thomas (Official Scale Weight: 169.9 lbs) vs. Seth Thomas Stucker (Official Scale Weight: 169.9 lbs) - Welterweight
Bout 5: Mason Carroll (Official Scale Weight: 153.5 lbs) vs. Jordan Barreras (Official Scale Weight: 148.5 lbs) - Featherweight
Bout 4: Kadyn Marcantel (Official Scale Weight: 140.9 lbs) vs. Damin Lennard (Official Scale Weight: 146.0 lbs) - Catchweight
Bout 3: Marcos Gamez (Official Scale Weight: 160.5 lbs) vs. Jace Jones (Official Scale Weight: 160.5 lbs) - Catchweight
Bout 2: Marcos Lago Encinas (Official Scale Weight: 125.3 lbs) vs. Omar Barrera (Official Scale Weight: 123.1 lbs) - Flyweight
Bout 1: Huy Nguyen (Official Scale Weight: 114.9 lbs) vs. Jeremiah Sanchez (Official Scale Weight: 115.6 lbs) - Strawweight
WHY YOU CAN'T MISS RUF 65
Three Featherweight Wars: The main card features THREE featherweight bouts, showcasing the deepest division in Arizona MMA.
Rising Stars Collide: Multiple undefeated prospects put their perfect records on the line.
Celebrity Theatre Magic: RUF Nation's exclusive partnership with Celebrity Theatre creates an unmatched atmosphere where no seat is more than 70 feet from the cage.
LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING
With the event nearly sold out, only a handful of tickets remain!
Ticket Information:
- General Admission: $40
- Reserved Seating: $75
- VIP Ringside: $150
Get Tickets: eTix.com - BUY NOW
CAN'T MAKE IT? WATCH ON PPV
For fight fans unable to attend in person, RUF 65 will be available worldwide via pay-per-view through Spectation Sports. The broadcast begins TOMORROW at 7:00 PM MST with exclusive fighter interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and expert commentary. Don't miss a single knockout!
PPV Access: SpectationSports.com
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: RUF 65 - Professional and Amateur MMA
WHEN: TOMORROW - Saturday, November 1, 2025
DOORS: 5:00 PM MST
FIGHTS BEGIN: 7:00 PM MST
WHERE: Celebrity Theatre, 440 N 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
TICKETS: $40-$150 at eTix.com
PPV: Available at SpectationSports.com
INFO: RUFnation.com
DON'T WAIT – GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
THIS IS YOUR FINAL WARNING!
With only 24 HOURS until fight night and limited tickets available, secure your spot NOW for RUF 65. Whether you're ringside at Celebrity Theatre or watching on PPV, you won't want to miss a second of the action when these 30 warriors step into the cage TOMORROW NIGHT.
LAST CHANCE: Tickets are going FAST. Once they're gone, your only option is PPV!
ABOUT RUF NATION
Ringside Unified Fighting (RUF Nation) is Arizona's premier mixed martial arts promotion, sanctioned by the Arizona Boxing & MMA Commission. Known for producing elite-level competition with a 78% fight finish rate, RUF Nation serves as a direct feeder system to the UFC and has launched the careers of champions including Cain Velasquez and Ryan Bader. The organization's partnership with Celebrity Theatre has established Phoenix as the epicenter of Southwest MMA.
For media credentials, interview requests, or additional information, contact info@rufnation.com or call (602) 488-1172.
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Card subject to change. All fighters have successfully made weight as sanctioned by the Arizona Boxing & MMA Commission. Bout order listed from main event (Bout 15) to opening bout (Bout 1).