📅 October 31, 2025
📍 Phoenix, Arizona
🥊 RUF MMA
The scales are official and the fight card is set. RUF Nation hosted weigh-ins Friday evening at the Celebrity Theatre’s Encore Lounge in Phoenix, Arizona, as fighters prepared for tomorrow’s RUF 65: Dia de los Muertos MMA event. All 30 athletes successfully made weight, clearing the way for an action-packed Saturday night featuring 15 bouts across both amateur and professional divisions.
Professional Title Fight Headlines Card
The main event features a professional featherweight title bout between De’Aundre Tipton (144.5 lbs) and Ezra Elliott (145 lbs). Both fighters hit their marks on the scale, setting up what promises to be an explosive championship showdown to close out the evening.
Seven Professional Bouts Set for Action
The professional portion of RUF 65 showcases elite regional talent across multiple weight classes:
Pro Featherweight (145 lbs)
- Daniel Molina Bonner (145.2 lbs) vs Miguel Francisco (144.3 lbs)
- DeAndre Anderson (145.3 lbs) vs Greg Foster (145.9 lbs)
Pro Flyweight (125 lbs)
- Shawn Winland (125.3 lbs) vs Alex Preissing (125.2 lbs)
Pro Bantamweight (130-135 lbs)
- Carlos Valadez (131.3 lbs) vs David Almayo (130.9 lbs)
- Peter Caballero (136 lbs) vs Robert Casper (137.3 lbs)
- Alec Bailey (135.4 lbs) vs Chris Quiroz (135.4 lbs)
Eight Amateur Fights Include Two Title Bouts
The amateur division features eight competitive matchups, including two amateur title fights that will determine champions in their respective weight classes. Rising stars and hungry prospects will showcase their skills as they look to climb the ranks of regional MMA.
Amateur Flyweight (115-125 lbs)
- Huy Nguyen (114.9 lbs) vs Jeremiah Sanchez (115.6 lbs)
- Marcos Encinas (125.3 lbs) vs Omar Barrera (123.1 lbs)
- Tony Hernandez (124.8 lbs) vs Roderick Agyeman (127.2 lbs) 🏆 Amateur Title Fight
Amateur Bantamweight/Featherweight (138-153 lbs)
- Curtis Townsend (138 lbs) vs Jacob Reed (134.5 lbs) 🏆 Amateur Title Fight
- Mason Carroll (153.5 lbs) vs Jordan Barreras (148.5 lbs)
- Kadyn Marcantel (146.4 lbs) vs Damin Lennard (146.0 lbs)
Amateur Welterweight (160-170 lbs)
- Marcos Gamez (160.5 lbs) vs Jace Jones (160.5 lbs)
- Griffin Thomas (169.9 lbs) vs Seth Stucker (169.9 lbs)
Complete RUF 65 Fight Card with Official Weights
PROFESSIONAL FIGHTS
Main Event – Pro Featherweight Title (145 lbs)
De’Aundre Tipton (144.5 lbs) vs Ezra Elliott (145 lbs)
Co-Main Event – Pro Bantamweight (135 lbs)
Alec Bailey (135.4 lbs) vs Chris Quiroz (135.4 lbs)
Professional Undercard
- Peter Caballero (136 lbs) vs Robert Casper (137.3 lbs) — 135 lbs
- DeAndre Anderson (145.3 lbs) vs Greg Foster (145.9 lbs) — 145 lbs
- Carlos Valadez (131.3 lbs) vs David Almayo (130.9 lbs) — 130 lbs
- Shawn Winland (125.3 lbs) vs Alex Preissing (125.2 lbs) — 125 lbs
- Daniel Molina Bonner (145.2 lbs) vs Miguel Francisco (144.3 lbs) — 145 lbs
AMATEUR FIGHTS
Amateur Title Fights
- Tony Hernandez (124.8 lbs) vs Roderick Agyeman (127.2 lbs) 🏆 125 lbs Title
- Curtis Townsend (138 lbs) vs Jacob Reed (134.5 lbs) 🏆 135 lbs Title
Amateur Undercard
- Kadyn Marcantel (146.4 lbs) vs Damin Lennard (146.0 lbs) — 138 lbs
- Griffin Thomas (169.9 lbs) vs Seth Stucker (169.9 lbs) — 170 lbs
- Mason Carroll (153.5 lbs) vs Jordan Barreras (148.5 lbs) — 153 lbs
- Marcos Gamez (160.5 lbs) vs Jace Jones (160.5 lbs) — 160 lbs
- Marcos Encinas (125.3 lbs) vs Omar Barrera (123.1 lbs) — 125 lbs
- Huy Nguyen (114.9 lbs) vs Jeremiah Sanchez (115.6 lbs) — 115 lbs
How to Watch RUF 65
Don’t miss a single second of the action at RUF 65: Dia de los Muertos MMA. Fights take place Saturday, November 1st at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.
🎟️ Attending Live
Secure your tickets now and experience the excitement in person at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix.
📺 Streaming from Home
Can’t make it to the venue? Watch all the action live via pay-per-view from anywhere.
With 15 fights featuring some of Arizona’s best MMA talent, RUF 65 promises to deliver an unforgettable night of combat sports action. From amateur prospects looking to make their mark to professional fighters battling for championship glory, Saturday’s event has something for every MMA fan.