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Save up to 60% on tickets to Tuff-N-Uff on January 9th. Don't miss Tuff-N-Uff's first installment of "The Future Stars of MMA!" on Friday, January 9th at the Orleans Casino. Four championship titles are on the line and the winner of Tuff-N-Uff's Invicta Fighting Championships qualifier tournament will be crowned and awarded pro contracts! To purchase $10 tickets, please click here. (Offer valid until 12/24/14, while supplies last)

TUFF-N-UFF PRESENTS “THE FUTURE STARS OF MMA” LIVE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 FROM THE ORLEANS HOTEL & CASINO

 

MAIN EVENT: CARLOS “C-LOS” GARCIA vs. RUBEN PEREZ

CO-MAIN EVENT: JOEY RUQUET vs. REGAN KUALI’I

VICTOR MABIN vs. RYAN CURRY

SPENCER LAZARA vs. SIR MOSELY

EMANUEL GREAGOR vs. JEREMIAH FRANCE

 

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Las Vegas, NV -  The nation's premier amateur mixed martial arts promotion, Tuff-N-Uff, today announced it is bringing another round of all-star MMA action back to The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The next edition of Tuff-N-Uff’s “Future Stars of MMA” will take place Friday, October 17 live from inside the Mardi Gras Ballroom.

 

Tickets for Tuff-N-Uff: The Future Stars of MMA are on sale now starting at $25 and are available online through  www.TuffNUff.com. Ticket prices do not include applicable service charges. Doors open at6:00 p.m. PT; first bout starts at 7:00 p.m. PT.  Tickets will be $30 the day of the event.

 

“The Orleans Hotel & Casino right here in Las Vegas is one of our favorite places for Tuff-N-Uff events,” said Jeff Meyer, CEO, Tuff-N-Uff. “The fighters love The Orleans and the Tuff-N-Uff fans always show up in support of our amateurs. I can’t wait for October 17^th  and to watch the “Future Stars of MMA” deliver yet another incredible night of amateur MMA fights.” 

 

Returning to the Tuff-N-Uff cage is Las Vegas local Carlos “C-Los” Garcia (4-1), the former 135 lb. champion, who will take on the undefeated Ruben Perez (5-0), fighting out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky in a special 130 lbs. catch weight fight. In the co-main event, another Las Vegas local Joey Ruquet (4-0) takes on Regan Kuali’i in a bantamweight bout that will place the victor in-line for a title shot. A second bantamweight matchup is scheduled between Victor Mabin (4-6) and Ryan Curry (3-2).  

 

In a much-anticipated welterweight matchup, the respected MMA journalist Spencer Lazara (0-0) will put aside his pen and pick up a pair of MMA gloves to take on Sir Mosely (1-1) in his first-ever MMA fight. Lazara has been covering the MMA beat for years as lead reporter for  MMAInterviews.TV, an online MMA news destination delivering in-depth reports in an all-video format.

 

Kicking off the first fight of the night on the main card are the heavyweights and Las Vegas locals Emanuel Gregor (1-0) and Jeremiah France (0-1).

 

Following are scheduled undercard bouts for the “Future Stars of MMA” onOctober 17:

 

170 lbs. Bout

Jacob Wasano (2-2) vs. Brian Dubuc (1-0-1)

145 lbs. Bout

Kyle Colvin (0-1) vs. Rowell Tano (0-2)

185 lbs. Bout

Gary Herring (0-0) vs. Jerrod Perry (2-0)
 

Also as part of the October 17^th  undercard, Tuff-N-Uff will present more “Keyboard to the Cage” bouts, which are matchups made up between the fighters themselves via Internet forums such as  MixedMartialArts.com,Sherdog.com, and in this case,  Reddit.com. Following are the Oct. 17 Keyboard to the Cage matchups:

 

145 lbs. Bout
Brandon Reynolds vs. Trent Mercer

195 lbs. Bout

 Michael Sancho vs. Huxley Dunsaney

145 lbs. Bout
Shawn Brooks vs. Matt Torres

150 lbs. Bout
Brandon Dufrene vs. Brian Randall

 

About Tuff N Uff:

A 20-year old combat sports organization, the Las Vegas-based Tuff-N-Uff has presented the best amateur mixed martial arts (MMA) action in the nation since 2003, giving rise to the biggest star in the sport today, UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, as well UFC and Strikeforce veteran Ryan Couture and newly-signed UFC welterweight Alan Jouban. Tuff-N-Uff has helped grow the careers of many other MMA athletes including Jessamyn Duke, Ashlee Evans-Smith, Tonya Evinger, Jon Fitch, Jesse Forbes, Chris Holdsworth, Brad Imes, Jimmy Jones and Jesse Taylor. In 2013, Tuff-N-Uff became the first combat sports organization to be included on the UFC International Fight Week schedule of events. In 2014, Tuff-N-Uff presented a second event Thursday, July 3 live from Texas Station, earning status as the first event promotion to be listed on the UFC International Fight Week schedule two years in a row. Tuff-N-Uff celebrated its historic 20th anniversary Saturday, June 7, 2014, with over 15,000 fans, in a sold-out live event inside the Thomas and Mack Center. In 2014, Tuff-N-Uff partnered with the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) to present, as part of UFC International Fight Week 2014, the first-ever amateur MMA World Championships. Also in 2014, Tuff-N-Uff’s CEO, Jeff Meyer, was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame and honored with the Crystal Award for his contributions to martial arts. Dedicated to its founder, the late Barry Meyer, Tuff-N-Uff is committed to the sport of MMA and building the "Future Stars of MMA."

 

For more information, visit  TuffNUff.com  and Follow on Twitter and Instagram  @TuffNuff  and LIKE us on Facebook.com/TuffNUff.

TUFF-N-UFF AMATEUR MMA HEADS TO DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS WITH FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST EVENT LIVE FROM “THE PLAZA”

MAIN EVENT: UNDEFEATED OSCAR SANCHEZ vs. UNDEFEATED CASEY KENNEY

CO-MAIN EVENT: ROMA PAWELEK vs. ASPEN LADD

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Las Vegas, NV - The nation's premier amateur mixed martial arts promotion, Tuff-N-Uff, today officially announced it will bring its exciting live MMA action to downtown Las Vegas for an action-packed night of fights Friday, August 1^st live from The Plaza.

Tickets for Tuff-N-Uff: The Future Stars of MMA are on sale now starting at $25 and are available online through www.TuffNUff.com. Ticket prices do not include applicable service charges. Tickets are also available at the Plaza Box Office. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. PT; first bout starts at 7:00 p.m. PT.  Tickets will be $30 the day of the event.

“We are excited to have all of our loyal Tuff-N-Uff fans with us at The Plaza in downtown Las Vegas on Friday, August 1st,” said Jeff Meyer, CEO, Tuff-N-Uff. “We pride ourselves on putting on the best amateur MMA fights in the nation, and this card will be no exception with Oscar Sanchez taking on Casey Kenney in the main event, and the women’s super fight, Roma Pawelek vs. Apsen Ladd, as our co-main event. I’m excited to see everyone come downtown August 1^st and cheer on our Future Stars of MMA.”

Tuff-N-Uff’s August 1^st main event is a battle between two of the fastest rising flyweights on the amateur circuit with Oscar Sanchez (4-0) taking on Casey Kenney (5-0). Both undefeated, each like to push the pace and finish fights. A fan favorite in Las Vegas, Sanchez hails from the local Torres Gym, while Kenney trains with the highly respected Chris Cariaso out of Rise Combat Sports in Tucson, Ariz.

In the night’s co-main event, the unbeaten law school student Roma Pawelek (5-0) squares off with Aspen Ladd (7-1) in a women’s amateur bantamweight super fight. Both women are considered top prospects in their weight class. Both on the cusp of turning pro, they face off on August 1^st for the most important fight in their amateur career.

More fights for the August 1st edition of Tuff N Uff: Future Stars of MMA will be announced soon.

*All bouts live and subject to change.

About Tuff N Uff:

A 20-year old combat sports organization, the Las Vegas-based Tuff-N-Uff has presented the best amateur mixed martial arts (MMA) action in the nation since 2003, giving rise to the biggest star in the sport today, UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, as well UFC and Strikeforce veteran Ryan Couture and newly-signed UFC welterweight Alan Jouban. Tuff-N-Uff has helped grow the careers of many other MMA athletes including Jessamyn Duke, Ashlee Evans-Smith, Tonya Evinger, Jon Fitch, Jesse Forbes, Chris Holdsworth, Brad Imes, Jimmy Jones and Jesse Taylor. In 2013, Tuff-N-Uff became the first combat sports organization to be included on the UFC International Fight Week schedule of events. In 2014, Tuff-N-Uff presented a second event Thursday, July 3 live from Texas Station, earning status as the first event promotion to be listed on the UFC International Fight Week schedule two years in a row. Tuff-N-Uff celebrated its historic 20th anniversary Saturday, June 7, 2014, with over 15,000 fans, in a sold-out live event inside the Thomas and Mack Center. In 2014, Tuff-N-Uff partnered with the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) to present, as part of UFC International Fight Week 2014, the first-ever amateur MMA World Championships. Dedicated to its founder, the late Barry Meyer, Tuff-N-Uff is committed to the sport of MMA and building the "Future Stars of MMA."

For more information, visit TuffNUff.com and Follow on Twitter and Instagram @TuffNuff and LIKE us on Facebook.com/TuffNUff.

About The Plaza Hotel & Casino

Located at the crest of the historic Downtown District in Las Vegas, The Plaza Hotel and Casino combines a vintage Rat Pack attitude with sleek, modern styling for the ultimate Vegas experience.  Originally built in 1971 on the site of the original Las Vegas railroad depot, The Plaza boasts 1,003 rooms and suites recently renovated with custom-designed Mark David furnishings, a 500-seat classic Vegas showroom with nationally recognized entertainment, and a variety of dining venues led by the world-famous Oscar’s Beef-Booze-Broads Steakhouse in the iconic Dome overlooking the Fremont Street Experience. The Plaza also has more than 500 slot machines and favorite table games, an all-inclusive Race and Sports Book with 75 flat screen televisions, Downtown’s only Bingo Hall, and 30,000 square feet of ballroom and meeting space. The resort is owned and managed by the PlayLV, which also owns and operates the Las Vegas Club Casino.

FREE MMA at Cox Pavilion

Please join Tuff-N-Uff and IMMAF for the first ever International Mixed Martial Arts federation world championships on Wednesday and Thursday July 2nd and 3rd for FREE! The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in partnership with Las Vegas’ own Tuff-N-Uff: “The Future Stars of Mixed Martial Arts,” is presenting the first-ever amateur Mixed Martial Arts World Championships during UFC International Fight Week™. We hope that you'll join us for the remaining two days of the tournament at Cox Pavilion. Please email tickets@tuffnuff.com for ticket pickup information. For more information about IMMAF, please visit their website at www.immaf.org and for more information about Tuff-N-Uff, please visit www.tuffnuff.com. Thanks and we hope to see you there!

Please help us #PACKTHEMACK and print your FREE Tickets Here

Please help us #PACKTHEMACK and print your FREE tickets at home by clicking here.   Tuff-N-Uff LOOKS TO “PACK THE MACK”  Offering FREE admission for 20th anniversary spectacular!   The nation's premier amateur mixed martial arts organization is ready to celebrate its 20th anniversary, and what better way to mark the occasion than to put on an incredible fight card? How about giving away tickets for free? "Tuff-N-Uff: The Future Stars of Mixed Martial Arts" returns to Las Vegas' Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, June 7, for a special event that will celebrate the company's 20-year history of promoting martial arts events. And the best part? Admission is free, with the promotion simply asking for fans to donate canned goods at the door in lieu of a paid ticket. "It seems like just yesterday my brother and I decided to follow our passion in martial arts and look to put on the best events in the business," Tuff-N-Uff co-founder Jeff Meyer said. "Now I look up, and it's 20 years later. I'm proud of what we've accomplished in that time, and I look forward to the next 20 years. I know we'll continue to make my brother proud. "To celebrate this momentous occasion, we're opening the doors to Las Vegas' biggest arena, and we're hoping to 'pack the Mack.'" Tuff-N-Uff is partnering with Las Vegas' Three Square Food Bank for the ambitious event, which sees one of the community's most respected charitable organizations partner with one of the nation's top MMA organizations, all in the name of a good cause. Donations will be accepted at the door on fight night. Meyer said the soon-to-be-announced fight card will feature six championship contests, as well as the finals of Tuff-N-Uff's women's strawweight tournament, which sees the winner earn a professional contract with the all-female Invicta FC. "Anyone that's ever been to a Tuff-N-Uff event knows what a fantastic show we put on, both with exciting fights and an incredible atmosphere," Meyer said. "This show will be no exception. We put our full effort into putting on a great event each and every time out, but we're going to take it to a different level for out 20-year anniversary, and it's all for an amazing cause." Come see the future stars of mixed martial arts, and do it for a good cause. About Tuff-N-Uff The nation’s premiere amateur MMA promotion, Tuff-N-Uff, was founded in 1994 in order to help promote and lobby for the sanctioning of amateur MMA events in the United States, in addition to other aspects of combat sports. The company was founded by the late Barry Meyer, a black belt in taekwondo and former hedge fund trader, who served as president of the organization until his death in 2013. The organization has since been run by his father Burt Meyer. Barry Meyer said of the organization 2009 that "our goal is to establish this as the premier amateur brand around legitimate fighters, make it an affordable event, and entertaining with lasers, music and a cool atmosphere".

Tuff-N-Uff announces Hawaiian expansion; Oahu debut targeted for September

LAS VEGAS – The nation's premier amateur mixed martial arts promotion is heading to the Aloha State.   Tuff-N-Uff co-founder Jeff Meyer today announced that Sifu Joseph Solis, a martial arts Masters Hall of Fame inductee, will head up the newly-formed Tuff-N-Uff Hawaii, which will host its first event in September.   "Martial arts fans know that Hawaii has long been a hotbed for the sport of MMA, both in terms of producing great fighters, as well as rabid fans," Meyer said. "We're very proud of the reputation we've established at Tuff-N-Uff, and we're incredibly excited to announce that Sifu Joseph Solis will help to bring our brand to the Hawaiian Islands."   Additional details will be announced shortly, but the promotion is targeting Oahu's Neal S. Blaisdell Center and FilCom Center as two potential host sites.   Solis is the owner and head trainer of Hawaiian Fighting Arts Gym, a collection of four gyms located in Oahu, Las Vegas, American Samoa and Murrieta, Calif. Solis' gyms produce kickboxers and mixed martial artists in both the amateur and professional ranks, including a number of athletes who have previously competed under the Tuff-N-Uff banner.   Solis is a lifelong martial arts practitioner who has earned the rank of 7th degree black belt, and he previously served as matchmaker for Alabama's Combat Sports Elite and Kansas City's Warfare Extreme organizations.   "Tuff-N-Uff has worked to establish itself as the nation's top amateur MMA organization, and we're committed to upholding those same standards at Tuff-N-Uff Hawaii," Solis said. "We have a vibrant and passionate MMA scene in Hawaii, and we're excited to build a platform where top up-and-coming fighters can develop their skills and prove their talent. Just as Tuff-N-Uff has done for ore than a decade in Las Vegas, we're going to find the future stars of mixed martial arts in Hawaii."   Tuff-N-Uff has promoted amateur fights in Las Vegas since 2003 and has recently seen the likes of UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and UFC and Strikeforce veteran Ryan Couture compete in its cage. Additionally, MMA notables such as Jessamyn Duke, Ashlee Evans-Smith, Tonya Evinger, Jon Fitch, Jesse Forbes, Chris Holdsworth, Brad Imes, Jimmy Jones, Jesse Taylor and Nick Thompson were among countless others who have also competed under the Tuff-N-Uff banner.   Companies interested in sponsorship opportunities with Tuff-N-Uff Hawaii can contact Sifu Joseph Solis at (808) 990-0700.

Tuff-N-Uff announces 20th anniversary SUPER SHOW!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 2) CEO Jeff Meyer Announces Tuff n Uff 20th Anniversary Event is FREE and OPEN to the Public – Friday, June 7 Tuff N Uff LOOKS TO “PACK THE MACK” and Set New MMA Attendance Record Tuff N Uff Also Partnering with Three Square to Collect Donations at June 7th Event Tickets are available FREE of Charge through UNLVTickets.com LAS VEGAS – Jeff Meyer, CEO of Tuff N Uff, the nation’s premier amateur mixed martial arts organization, is hitting a huge milestone with Tuff N Uff’s 20th anniversary next month, and that in honor of his brother, Barry Meyer, the city of Las Vegas and fight fans everywhere, he will be presenting a classic live Tuff N Uff event to fans for FREE. On Friday, June 7, Tuff N Uff will hold a full night of action-packed amateur MMA fights live from the Thomas and Mack in Las Vegas with admission completely FREE of charge. "It seems like just yesterday my brother, Barry, and I decided to follow our passion in martial arts and look to put on the best events in the business," Tuff-N-Uff co-founder Jeff Meyer said. "Now I look up and it's 20 years later and Tuff N Uff is the nation’s most respected amateur MMA organization and we’re still going strong. I'm proud of reaching this milestone and look forward to presenting this June 7th event free for all the fans who have supported us, and as a way to give back to the city in this partnership with Three Square.” Tickets to Tuff N Uff: The Future Stars of Mixed Martial Arts are available FREE of charge through www.unlvtickets.com. Fight fans simply visit www.unlvtickets.com to receive free tickets and the option to print their tickets right at home. In addition to offering his event free and open to the public, Meyer is also hoping to set a new MMA Attendance Record and is inviting everyone in the community to get involved and help “PACK the MACK.” Tuff-N-Uff also is partnering with Las Vegas' Three Square Food Bank for this historic event by stationing collection bins for canned and packaged goods at entrances to the Thomas and Mack. Meyer said the June 7 fight card will feature six championship contests, as well as the finals of Tuff-N-Uff's women's strawweight tournament, which awards the winner a professional contract with the all-female Invicta FC mixed martial arts promotion. "Anyone that's ever been to a Tuff-N-Uff event knows what a fantastic show we put on, both with exciting fights and an electric atmosphere," Meyer said. "This show will be no exception. We put our full effort into putting on a great event each and every time out, but we're going to take it to a different level for our 20-year anniversary, and it's all for the fans and a worthy cause." For more information about Tuff N Uff, please visit TuffNUff.com and follow on Twitter @TuffNuff. About Tuff-N-Uff The nation’s premiere amateur MMA promotion, Tuff-N-Uff, was founded in 1994 in order to help promote and lobby for the sanctioning of amateur MMA events in the United States, in addition to other aspects of combat sports. The company was founded by the late Barry Meyer, a black belt in taekwondo and former hedge fund trader, who served as president of the organization until his death in 2013. The organization has since been run by his father Burt Meyer. Barry Meyer said of the organization 2009 that "our goal is to establish this as the premier amateur brand around legitimate fighters, make it an affordable event, and entertaining with lasers, music and a cool atmosphere". About the Thomas & Mack Center  The Thomas & Mack Center is an 18,500+ seat arena located on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. One of the busiest venues in Las Vegas, the Thomas & Mack Center is home to  the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels basketball team and host to some of the most exciting live events such as the National Finals Rodeo, Championship Boxing, PBR World Finals, Disney On Ice, NBA Summer League, USA Basketball, Ringling Bros. & Barnum Bailey Circus, and more. Built in 1983, the Thomas & Mack Center is celebrating 30 years of excellence in entertainment. For additional information visit www.unlvtickets.com. For the latest news and events happening at the Thomas & Mack Center, visit www.facebook.com/ThomasandMack and follow on Twitter (@ThomasAndMack). About Three Square Food Bank  Established in 2007 to provide hunger relief, Three Square Food Bank offers wholesome, nutritious food to non-profit and faith-based organizations, schools and feeding sites that serve a wide range of Southern Nevadans. A national model project inspired by Founder Eric Hilton with a grant provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Three Square is a community collaborative partnership with businesses, non-profit agencies, food distributors, higher education institutions, the Clark County School District, governmental entities, the media and thousands of volunteers to efficiently and effectively serve hope to those in our community struggling with hunger. Three Square currently provides more than 30 million pounds of food and grocery product – the equivalent of more than 25 million meals – per year to more than 600 Program Partners. Three Square is a member of the Feeding America network of food banks. For additional information visit www.threesquare.org. For the latest news and events on Three Square, visitwww.facebook.com/ThreeSquareFoodBank and follow them on Instagram (@threesquarelv) as well as Twitter (@threesquarelv).

Please don't forget to get discount tickets to Tuff-N-Uff ending TONIGHT

Tuff-N-Uff discount pricing expires tonight (May 1st) at 11:59pm PST Don't forget to purchase tickets early to save $5 per ticket. Please join us for the "Future Stars of MMA" at the Cox Pavilion tomorrow night (May 2nd) at 7PM. We will be making several MAJOR announcements at the event and we hope that you can join us! Please click here to purchase tickets and use promo code TNUMAY2 to save $5.00 per ticket. Don't forget, tickets will increase by $5 on the day of the event.