[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After hosting this popular and successful event last spring, the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle will host another round of live cage fighting on Saturday, September 23rd. This exciting event for all ages will be held outside, in the UltraStar Amphitheater. Seating will be available starting at 5:30 p.m., in time for the preliminary games, and the main card starts at 7 p.m. Come early to enjoy good food and beverages at the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle, or take advantage of the concessions at the fight itself, as doors open at 5:30 p.m. General admission is $25 — bring your blankets or low-back chairs. Cage-side seats can be purchased for $40. For roomier reserved seating and a dedicated server, check out the VIP high-top option, which seats up to 4 people for $100, or a VIP table, seating up to 6 people for $300. All ticket options can be purchased online or by contacting the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle box office, 520-233-2441. The fight card includes matches between amateur and professional fighters from around Arizona and one fighter from California. One of the most exciting events pits Tonto Apache Tribal member Waylon “Kue” Quotskuyva, against former UFC fighter Clifford Starks, a top wrestler during his time at Arizona State University. Former heavyweight champion George Sopi of Maricopa is sure to be a local favorite, along with amateur fighter Coty Solatorio also of Maricopa. This event is presented by RUF Mixed Martial Arts and Ringside Promotions, LLC. Cage fighting or mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full contact sport in which two contestants compete using various fighting techniques, one player needs to physically overpower the other — which is often easier said than done. The UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle is located at 16000 N. Maricopa Road in Maricopa. For more information about this event, call 520-233-2441.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.
