Press And Media

Media inquiries, press kit, and coverage of Fight Ready and our pros.

Media Inquiries

Fight Ready welcomes press inquiries about our gym, our pro fighters, our amateur team, our coaches, and our community impact. We respond to journalist requests within 1 business day.


Contact for press inquiries:

Email: info@fightready.com

Phone: (480) 941-5466

About Fight Ready

Fight Ready MMA & Fitness opened in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2014. Founded and family owned by David Z., the gym has grown from a small operation into one of the most respected MMA and martial arts gyms in the Phoenix metro.



Located at 8666 E Shea Blvd in Scottsdale, Fight Ready serves thousands of members across MMA, Brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing, boxing, kids martial arts, and fitness programs. Our coaching staff includes nine coaches across disciplines, with multiple active professional MMA fighters and coaches who corner athletes at sanctioned events.

Story Angles

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Pro Fighters And Fight Camps

Coverage of active pro fighters in our gym, their upcoming fights, training camps, and career milestones.

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Community Impact

Stories about how martial arts impacts local kids, families, women, veterans, and other communities in the Phoenix metro.

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Coach Profiles

Profiles of any of our nine coaches, their backgrounds, and what they bring to the gym.

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Local Business Story

Family-owned business surviving and growing through over a decade of changes in the fitness and martial arts industry.

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Trend Coverage

How combat sports adoption has grown in Scottsdale and Phoenix, including the rise of women in BJJ and the popularity of MMA-style fitness.

Press Kit

Available on request:

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High-resolution gym photos

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Coach headshots and bios

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Logo files

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Founder bio and quotes

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Fact sheet

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Pro fighter roster and records

Request the press kit by emailing info@fightready.com with subject 'Press Kit Request'.

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Recent Coverage

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Filming And Photography

Media outlets interested in filming or photographing at the gym should contact us at least 48 hours in advance. We are happy to facilitate visits during off-peak hours to minimize disruption to members.



All filming requires advance approval. Member privacy is protected; we will arrange willing members and coaches for interviews.

Awards And Recognition

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Pro Fighter Coverage

Active pro fighters on the Fight Ready team are available for interviews leading up to and following sanctioned events. Contact us to coordinate access.



Coverage of recent fights, training, weight cuts, and career updates available through coaches Santino DeFranco, Eddie Cha, and the pro team.