Fight Ready

Fight Ready is a mixed martial arts gym based in Scottsdale, Arizona.It is best known for producing Henry Cejudo who was the former UFC Bantamweight Champion and former UFC Flyweight Champion.
Overview
In 2008, NFL offensive lineman Scott Peters helped established the Arizona branch of the MMA Gym .
Fight Ready was founded in 2011 when Peters along with David Zowine decided to buy out the Arizona branch of the Lion's Den and renamed it to Fight Ready. Currently Zowine is the sole owner of the gym.
The gym provides classes to both adults and children. It was featured on KTVK where coach, Paris Stanford stated how the gym aimed to provide a safe training environment for the children there. This was in response to discoveries illegal MMA fights being held without sufficient medical support that featured underage minors. and his trainer, Eric Albarracin are both wrestling coaches at Fight Ready.
Several former UFC champions have also moved to Fight Ready to train at. They include Jon Jones, Zhang Weilli and Deiveson Figueiredo. In addition, UFC title challengers who have trained at Fight Ready include Chan Sung Jung and Paulo Costa.
Controversies
In October 2021, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Jon Jones was banned from Jackson Wink MMA Academy due to legal issues stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident against his fiancée. He then moved to Fight Ready to train with Henry Cejudo which attracted some attention. However the gym has stood by its decision.
Notable fighters
* Henry Cejudo
* Patrício Pitbull
* Mark Madsen
* Frankie Saenz
* Drakkar Klose
* Eryk Anders
* Jonathan Pearce
* Hunter Azure
* Tracy Cortez

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