Ezra Elliott Crowned New Champion at RUF 65: Full Results

RUF Nation Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, AZ November 1, 2025

RUF Nation returned to the iconic Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, AZ on Saturday, November 1st, for RUF 65, delivering a night of explosive MMA action. The card featured a stacked lineup of pro and amateur bouts, including three title fights that had the crowd on its feet. From lightning-fast submissions to brutal knockouts, this event was a can't-miss for Arizona fight fans.

We've got the full fight results, a complete photo gallery, and a breakdown of the night's most memorable moments. Let's dive in.

Pro Title Fight Steals the Show

The main event of the evening saw Ezra Elliott and De'Aundre Tipton battle for the Pro Featherweight Title. In a stunning display of grappling prowess, Ezra Elliott secured the victory with a Rear Naked Choke submission at just 1:33 of the first round. It was a quick and decisive finish that crowned a new champion and sent a message to the rest of the division.

Ezra Elliott celebrates his Pro Featherweight Title victory at RUF 65

Pro Fight Highlights

The professional card was packed with action from start to finish, with five of the seven pro bouts ending in the first round.

• Chris Quiroz and Alec Bailey went the distance in a hard-fought 135 lbs contest, with Quiroz earning a Unanimous Decision victory.
• Robert Casper delivered a devastating KO over Peter Caballero at 1:41 of the first round in their 135 lbs matchup.
• In another 145 lbs bout, Greg Foster locked in a Rear Naked Choke to submit DeAndre Anderson at 3:20 of the first round.
• Carlos Valadez brought the thunder with a KO victory over David Almayo at 1:38 of the first round in their 130 lbs fight.
• Alex Preissing showcased his submission skills with a D'Arce choke finish against Shawn Winland at 2:13 of the first round in their 125 lbs bout.
• Miguel Francisco started the pro card with a bang, submitting Daniel Molina Bonner with an armbar just 9 seconds into the first round of their 145 lbs fight.

Chris Quiroz gets the unanimous decision victory over Alec Bailey

Amateur Title Fights Deliver Excitement

Two amateur titles were on the line at RUF 65, and both fights delivered.

• In the 135 lbs Amateur Title fight, Curtis Townsend made quick work of Jacob Reed, winning by submission via guillotine choke at 1:21 of the first round.
• The 125 lbs Amateur Title fight went the distance, with Roderick Agyeman earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Tony Hernandez in a technical and hard-fought battle.

Full Amateur Fight Results

• Griffin Thomas def. Seth Stucker via TKO (strikes) at 1:45 of round 2 (170 lbs)
• Mason Carroll def. Jordan Barreras via Unanimous Decision (153 lbs)
• Damin Lennard def. Kadyn Marcantel via Unanimous Decision (146 lbs)
• Jace Jones def. Marcos Gamez via TKO (strikes) at 1:21 of round 2 (160 lbs)
• Marcos Encinas def. Omar Barrera via KO (strikes) at 0:20 of round 1 (125 lbs)
• Jeremiah Sanchez def. Huy Nguyen via TKO (strikes) at 2:05 of round 2 (115 lbs)

The RUF Nation cage at Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, AZ

Photo Gallery

A full photo gallery from RUF 65 is now available! Check out all the action from cageside.

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