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Fickett vs. Gunderson Headlines Rage in the Cage 172


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Seldom in the history of MMA have two opponents met with over 50 MMA bouts each. This will happen in the Main Event for RITC 172 in a match up certain to garner national interest when 3X UFC vet John Gunderson ( 34-15-2 ) travels from Las Vegas to face 7X UFC vet Drew Fickett from Tucson.

John Gunderson will be bringing in two teammates from Las Vegas for a Nevada verses Arizona challege.

In those bouts, undefeated Nolan Hyland ( 2-0 ) from Power MMA goes against Caleb Contreras ( 4-1 ) and Fickett protege Preston Harris ( 7-3 ) takes on Bryson Gutches ( 11-2 ) who wrestled at Long Beach Community College and Southern Oregon University.

In a Featured Bout, David Nuzzo ( 6-1 ) will relinquish his RITC Lightweight Title to drop down a weight class and fight for the vacant RITC Featherweight Title against Ray Robinson ( 7-11 ) who recently relocated from Colorado to his home state of Arizona.

Fight Card:

Drew Fickett ( 165 ) vs John Gunderson ( 165 ) AZ vs NV
Nolan Hyland ( 155 ) vs Caleb Contreras ( 155 ) AZ vs NV
Preston Harris ( 160 ) vs Bryson Gutches ( 160 ) AZ vs NV
Ray Robinson ( 145 ) vs David Nuzzo ( 145 ) vacant RITC FW Championship
Conner Barry ( 170 ) vs Israel Aquino ( 170 ) vacant RITC Amateur WW Championship

Rick Nelson ( 220 ) vs David Rascon ( 240 )
Anthony Wray ( 165 ) vs Joseph De La Cruz ( 165 )
David Lopez ( 135 ) vs Jeff Steifel ( 135 )
Stephan Spooner ( 170 ) vs Peter Quezada ( 170 )

Dion Davis ( 145 ) vs David Arcangel ( 145 )
Doc Phelps ( 145 ) vs John Finnegan ( 145 )
Dylan Baker ( 155 ) vs Sheldon Miller ( 155 )
Anthony Romero ( 135 ) vs Sam Donner ( 135 )

Fickett Off; Fletcher vs. Gunderson Set for Rage in the Cage 172


Days ago, Drew Fickett re-injured his arm and is now unable to compete in RITC 172. Veteran Jeff Fletcher ( 12-8 ) has stepped up to face 3X UFC vet John Gunderson ( 34-15-2 ) from Las Vegas in the Main Event. John Gunderson will be bringing in two teammates from Las Vegas for a Nevada verses Arizona challenge.

In those bouts, undefeated Nolan Hyland ( 2-0 ) from Power MMA goes against Caleb Contreras ( 4-1 ). This bout will be for the vacant RITC LW Title and Fickett protégé Preston Harris ( 7-3 ) takes on Gil Guardado ( 7-1 ), out of Xtreme Couture, in the other challenge match.

In a Co-Main Event, David Nuzzo ( 6-1 ) will relinquish his RITC Lightweight Title to drop down a weight class and fight for the vacant RITC Featherweight Title against Ray Robinson ( 7-11 ) who recently relocated from Colorado to his home state of Arizona.

In Featured Bouts, Roberto Yong ( with 14 pro boxing bouts ), will try his hand at mma against Jamie Schmidt ( 9-4 ) representing MMA Lab. Ordained Minister Joe Youngberg ( 3-1 ) from Tucson takes on David Rascon ( 2-1 ), a highly regarded fighter from Colorado for the vacant RITC Amateur Heavyweight Title. Conner Barry ( 2-1 ) will travel all the way from Massachusetts to battle Israel Aquino ( 1-1 ) for the vacant RITC Amateur Welterweight Title.

The balance of the card is stacked with intriguing match ups.


Fight Card Jeff Fletcher ( 170 ) vs John Gunderson ( 170 ) AZ vs NV
Ray Robinson ( 145 ) vs David Nuzzo ( 145 ) vacant RITC FW Championship
Nolan Hyland ( 155 ) vs Caleb Contreras ( 155 ) AZ vs NV vacant RITC LW Championship
Jamie Schmidt ( 165 ) vs Roberto Young ( 165 )
Preston Harris ( 165 ) vs Gil Guardado ( 165 ) AZ vs NV
Conner Barry ( 170 ) vs Israel Aquino ( 170 ) vacant RITC Amateur WW Championship
Joe Youngberg ( 250 ) vs David Rascon ( 250 ) vacant RITC Amateur HVY Championship
Rick Nelson ( 220 ) vs James Cory Mack ( 230 )
Francisco Tovar ( 190 ) vs Michael Armijo ( 185 )
James Kymera ( 205 ) vs TBA
Saul Mendez ( 165 ) vs Isiah Mitchell ( 165 )
Anthony Wray ( 165 ) vs TBA
David Lopez ( 135 ) vs Jeff Steifel ( 135 )
Stephan Spooner ( 170 ) vs Peter Quezada ( 170 )
Doc Phelps ( 145 ) vs David Arcangel ( 145 )
Dylan Baker ( 165 ) vs David Figueroa ( 165 )
Cameron Jacob ( 145 ) vs John Finnegan ( 145 )
Joseph De La Cruz ( 155 ) vs Brian Stephens ( 155 )
Sam Donner ( 135 ) vs TBA