Desert Diamond Presents:
RITC 79 – The Rage Returns Special Guests: UFC Fighters Joe Stevenson, Joe Riggs and Gilbert Aldana
Desert Diamond Casino Friday , Feb 24, 2006 Doors Open: 7:00 PM, Fight Time: 8:00 PM
In November, the first Rage in the Cage show at Desert Diamond sold out 4 hours before show time and 1,000 fans had to be turned away at the door. Don’t be disappointed, get your tickets early.
Tickets now on sale at the Desert Diamond Box Office ( 520-393-2799 or 866-DDC-Wins ) and through TicketMaster ( 520-321-1000 or 480-784-4444 ). Advance tickets range from $25 to $100. $5 higher on fight day.
UFC veteran and TUF 2 Reality Champion Joe Stevenson will fly in from California to chat with RITC fans and to sign autographs. Joining him will be Arizona UFC fighters Joe Riggs and Gilbert Aldana, both coming off UFC 57 appearances.
In the Main Event, Tucson’s Ed West will battle Carlos Ortega for the RITC Lightweight Championship.
In a featured bout, local favorite, undefeated Dominik Cruz ( 5-0 ) will be making his Tucson debut.
Fight Card:
Carlos Ortega ( 150 ) vs Ed West ( 145 ) Michael Barney ( 150 ) vs Dominik Cruz ( 155 )Seth Baczynski ( 205 ) vs Shane Johnson ( 215 )Lemuel Vincent ( 270 ) vs Jon Tsosie ( 230 )
Eric Chandler ( 200 ) vs Daniel Jones ( 195 )Joe Cronin ( 160 ) vs Andrew Brittin ( 175 )Chris Nielen ( 200 ) vs Marquis Navarro ( 215 )Sonny Hornbeck ( 160 ) vs Nick Hedrick ( 155 )
Shane Croy ( 170 ) vs Jesse Barrett ( 170 ) Ben Faiveley ( 175 ) vs Joe Martinez ( 185 )Austin Pascucci ( 150 ) vs Cameron Mayer ( 150 )Joe Stojak ( 150 ) vs Rosco McClellan ( 150 )
Fight Card subject to change.
Driving directions: Take I-10. Merge onto I-19 S ( exit #260 ). Go 12.9 miles to Pima Mine Rd ( exit #80 ). Turn left onto Pima Mine Rd.
For more information, please visit www.rageinthecage.com
Upcoming Event:
RITC 80 – Fight Night at THE FORTSaturday March 18, 2006Fort McDowell Casino ( Fountain Hills )