Tohono O'odham Nation mixed martial arts fighter set for match


Eddie "Crazy Face" Arizmendi celebrates after a victory. Photo by Dave Mandel via Facebook

Eddie Arizmendi, a member of the Tohono O’odham Nation, is preparing for his next mixed marital arts fight.

Arizmendi, whose nickname is "Crazy Face," is the reigning 185 MMA Belt Champion. He will face Nicholas Salantri, another Arizona-based fighter, on Saturday.

The match takes place at the Desert Diamond Casino in Sahuarita.

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