Triple Main Event Rage In The Cage 151

(PRESS RELEASE) -- It will be a wild evening at Rage in the Cage 151. In the Main Event, Strikeforce veteran, and reigning RITC LHW Champion, Matt Lucas ( 11-2 ) moves up two weight classes to take on former RITC SHW Champion JoJo Thompson ( 8-3-1 ). In the Co-Main Event, RITC LW Champion Jake Devree ( 9-1 ) puts his title on the line against rugged Eric Regan ( 13-17 ). In another title fight, Jamie Schmidt ( 8-3 ) and Zack Surdyka ( 5-0 ) battle for the vacant RITC WW Championship.

In Featured bouts, UFC veteran Aaron Brink ( 21-21 ) takes on Shawn Frye ( 5-6 ), Yaotzin Meza ( 14-6 ) goes against Scott Pike ( 2-2 ) and former ASU wrestler Cliff Starks ( 4-0 ) tries to keep his unbeaten streak alive against Tucson's Roe Harris ( 1-2 ).

A strong undercard will make for an evening with lots of "fireworks". Get your tickets early.

RITC 151 - Triple Main Event + Three Featured Bouts
Saturday April 16, 2011
Wild Horse Pass Casino*
Chandler, AZ

Doors Open: 7:00 PM, Fight Time: 8:00 PM

Tickets: $30, $40, $50 and $100. $5 higher on fight day. No discounts available. Plenty of free parking. All guests must be 18+ to attend.

Tickets now on sale at http://wingilariver.ticketforce.com/ or call

1-877-840-0457.

Wild Horse Pass Casino
5040 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226

Fight Card

Matt Lucas ( 220 ) vs JoJo Thompson ( 275 )
Jake Devree ( 155 ) vs Eric Regan ( 155 ) RITC LW Championship
Jamie Schmidt ( 170 ) vs Zack Surdyka ( 170 ) vacant RITC WW Championship
Aaron Brink ( 200 ) vs Shawn Frye ( 200 )
Scott Pike ( 160 ) vs Yaotzin Meza ( 160 )
Cliff Starks ( 205 ) vs Roe Harris ( 215 )

Jesse Varela ( 200 ) vs Joshua James ( 205 )
Jeff Anderson ( 180 ) vs Kelley Oser ( 180 )
Joseph Paul Simon III ( 210 ) vs Justin Bereche ( 215 )
Chad Lehr ( 165 ) vs Jimmy Scully ( 165 )
Manny Guajardo ( 160 ) vs Matthew Cano ( 160 )
David Nuzzo ( 160 ) vs Andrew Belvado ( 155 )
Cory Grant ( 155 ) vs Lince Terrenes ( 155 )
Damian Ortiz ( 130 ) vs TBA
Marcelo Castaneda ( 135 ) vs Mike Melki ( 135 )

Fight Card subject to change

Upcoming Events:

Bad Blood #12
Saturday May 7, 2011
Celebrity Theater
Phoenix, AZ

RITC 152
Saturday May 21, 2011
Wild Horse Pass Casino
Chandler, AZ

RITC 153
Saturday Jun 18, 2011
Wild Horse Pass Casino
Chandler, AZ

*Note: Attendance at Wild Horse Pass Events are limited to age 18 and over