RISING STARS TO HEADLINE AMATEUR PORTION OF NEF XVI FIGHT CARD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lewiston, Maine (December 15, 2014) –New England Fights (NEF), America's number-one regional fight promotion, presents its sixteenth mixed martial arts (MMA) event, “NEF XVI,” on February 7, 2015 in Lewiston, Maine.  The event is scheduled to originate from the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Earlier today, NEF announced the addition of an amateur catchweight bout to the fight card.  Mike Vangelist (3-0) will meet Caleb Farrington (1-0) at a weight of 181-pounds.  The bout is scheduled to headline the amateur portion of the February 7 fight card.

Vangelist, a nominee for the "2014 Fighter of the Year" award in the NEF Year-End Awards presented by Origin, turned heads immediately upon his arrival in the NEF MMA cage in late 2013. Holding victories over tough veterans Crowsneck Boutin (6-6) and Dan Connaughton (2-2), Vangelist scored the biggest victory of his young career last September when he submitted number-one ranked amateur middleweight Buck Pineau (7-4) in the third-round.  Vangelist is a product of Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner's Academy of Mixed Martial Arts ("the Academy") in Portland, Maine. 

"As always, I’m looking to fight talented guys and Caleb certainly looks the part," said Vangelist of the upcoming fight.  "I can’t wait until February 7th to hop back in there and put on a show for everyone."

Caleb Farrington is a 2012 graduate of Mt. Blue High School in Farmington, Maine.  He won a Class A state wrestling championship in his senior year.  Farrington currently trains at New England United (NEU), the largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) team in the northeast, where he has earned his blue belt.  Farrington made the successful transition from the mats to the NEF MMA cage this past September, handing Nash Roy (2-1) his first loss via second-round submission.

NEF's next MMA event, "NEF XVI," takes place on February 7, 2015.  Ray "All Business" Wood (5-0) returns that night to defend the NEF MMA Featherweight Title against Bellator and WEC veteran Anthony "Cheesesteak" Morrison (16-9).  Tickets start at just $25 and are on sale now at www.TheColisee.com or by calling The Colisee box office at 207.783.2009 x 525.  For more information on the event and fight card updates, please visit the promotion’s website at www.NewEnglandFights.com. In addition, you can watch NEF videos at www.youtube.com/NEFMMA, follow them on Twitter @nefights and join the official Facebook group “New England Fights.”

About New England Fights

New England Fights (“NEF”) is a fight events promotions company. NEF’s mission is to create the highest quality events for Maine’s fighters and fans alike. NEF’s executive team has extensive experience in combat sports management, events production, media relations, marketing, legal and advertising.

Cantu, James headline 559 Fights in return to The Big Fresno Fair

FRESNO, Calif. – 559 Fights will once again drop it’s cage on the infield of The Big Fresno Fair Horse Track for one of the largest amateur mixed martial arts event of the year on Sunday, October 5.

Kerman’s Leo Cantu faces Fresno’s Jesse James in one of the biggest amateur showdowns of the season.

Cantu (10-3-1) is the No. 1 ranked Light Heavyweight in the state and has been one of the veteran’s of the amateur circuit and faces the No. 2 ranked Middleweight in the state in James (5-1), who moves up a weight class to test himself.

“As 559 Fights has grown, so has the talent pool within Central California,” said 559 Fights President Jeremy Luchau. 

“This is our 30^th event in less than three years and for us to be able to host the quality of fighters that we are now is a blessing.”

 559 Fights will be live and free as one of The Big Fresno Fair’s top attractions for the 2014 fair. Fight tickets are free with paid admission into the fair.

“We have anywhere between 3,500 to 5,000 people walk through the gates and watch 559 Fights last year,” Luchau said. “We had an amazing event and exposed a lot of people to the sport and our athletes that might not have been able to see them under different circumstances. I really appreciate and respect the fair for believing in our product and sharing it within the fair community.”

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the first fight is at 8.

In the co-main event, 559 Fights Lightweight champion Luis Vargas (7-2) defends his title for the first time against Tulare’s Eric Diaz (4-3).

“Vargas came in and shocked the Valley when he won the title. He proved that he is one of the top athletes in the state and is now a finalist in the state tournament along with defending his title at 559 Fights,” Luchau said. “Diaz is a guy who has always fought tough fights and the best we had to offer. It will be interesting to see which fighter can impose their will.”

13 other bouts are also scheduled on the fight card, which includes some of the Central Valley’s top amateur talent.

Reserve seating, front-row seating and VIP tables are available. Call 559-813-0307 for more information.

For more information about 559 Fights visit www.559fights.com

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

Tickets On Sale Now Starting at $25 through www.TuffNUff.com

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!

TUFF-N-UFF BRINGS AMATEUR MMA BACK TO UFC INTERNATIONAL FIGHT WEEK™ FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW WITH “TUFF N UFF: FUTURE STARS OF MMA”

THURSDAY, JULY 3 - LIVE FROM TEXAS STATION IN LAS VEGAS   MAIN EVENT: BANTAMWEIGHTS C-LOS GARCIA vs. RALPHY PACHECO CO-MAIN EVENT: LIGHTWEIGHTS SHANE SHAPIRO vs. LENON FORD ALSO, LIGHTWEIGHTS CAMERON RAMIREZ vs. ORLANDO GRIFFIN FEMALE FEATHERWEIGHTS: AUTUMN KING vs. SHANNON REID AND BANTAMWEIGHTS ERIK van der LEE vs. DAVID GUERRERO   Tickets On Sale Now Starting at $25 through www.TuffNUff.com Las Vegas, NV - The nation's premier amateur mixed martial arts promotion, Tuff-N-Uff, today officially announced that, for the second year in a row, it will present a full amateur mixed martial arts event as part of the UFC International Fight Week™. On Thursday, July 3, “Tuff-N-Uff: The Future Stars of MMA” features the best amateur fighters in celebration of the world’s largest fan event in combat sports during the week of July 1-6, 2014. 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.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. PT; first bout starts at 7:00 p.m. PT. “Tuff-N-Uff is honored to present a full amateur MMA event Thursday, July 3rd at Texas Station as part of the UFC International Fight Week this year,” said Jeff Meyer, CEO of Tuff-N-Uff.  “Our fans and fighters alike are thrilled to be associated with the biggest combat sports fan event in the world, for the second year in a row. I am extremely grateful to the UFC, Dana White and Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta for allowing Tuff-N-Uff to be a part of this incredible experience July 1-6 in Las Vegas.” In the featured main event for the July 3rd lineup of live amateur mixed martial arts action, Tuff-N-Uff presents a bantamweight showdown between Xtreme Couture Gym’s C-Los Garcia and Ralphy Pacheco (Apex MMA, Tuscon, Ariz.). The co-main event sees undefeated Shane Shapiro (2-0) take on Lenon Ford (5-3) in a 155-lb. matchup. Also, Cameron Ramirez fights Orlando Griffin in a lightweight battle, and female featherweights Autumn King and Shannon Reid square off in the Tuff-N-Uff cage. Also on tap for the July 3rd edition of Tuff N Uff: Future Stars of MMA is: 145-lbs: Joey Aquino (1-2) vs.  David Taylor (0-2) 170-lbs: Sir Mosley (0-1) vs. Steve Mackowski (0 -2) 185-lbs: Jerell Cephas (5-3) vs. Mikey Perez (5-5) 145-lbs: Andrew Lopez (2-2) vs. Chris Miranda (1-5) *All bouts live and subject to change. About Tuff N Uff: 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. For more information, visit TuffNUff.com and Follow on Twitter and Instagram @TuffNuff and LIKE us on Facebook.com/TuffNUff. About the Ultimate Fighting Championship® Owned and operated by Zuffa, LLC, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC®) is the premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization and largest pay-per-view event provider in the world. Headquartered in Las Vegas with offices in London, Toronto, Beijing, Singapore and Sao Paulo, UFC produces more than 40 live events annually that consistently sell out some of the most prestigious arenas around the globe. UFC programming is broadcast in over 145 countries to 800+ million TV households worldwide in 28 different languages. The UFC has a multi-year broadcast agreement with FOX in the U.S., which annually includes four live events broadcast on the FOX network, as well as The Ultimate Fighter® reality television show and thousands of hours of programming on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2. In 2014, UFC launched UFC FIGHT PASS™, a digital subscription service with exclusive live events, thousands of fights on-demand and original content. The UFC organization also licenses over 100 UFC GYM® locations, and owns UFC.TV® (offering live event broadcasts and video on-demand around the world), UFC FIT™ (an in-home fitness and nutrition program), UFC Magazine, and has a videogame franchise with EA SPORTS, UFC Fight Club®, UFC Fan Expo®, Octagon™ branded apparel, best-selling DVDs and Blu-rays and Topps Trading Cards. For more information, visit www.UFC.com and follow UFC atwww.Facebook.com/UFC and on Twitter and Instagram: @UFC.

FIRST WORLD AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS OF MMA (MIXED MARTIAL ARTS) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers needed for FIRST WORLD AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS OF MMA (MIXED MARTIAL ARTS) View this email in your browser

From 29th June - 6th July, the International MMA Federation will be holding the first ever World Amateur Championships of MMA at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with the finals inside the UFC Fan Expo at Mandalay Bay. The event marks not only the first international amateur competition for MMA but also the final step in the sport's bid to be recognized under Sport Accord, as part of MMA's journey towards Olympic recognition. Teams of athletes will be flying in from all corners of the globe to compete.http://www.immaf.org/worldchampionships/ The IMMAF is seeking volunteers to work as part of its team on this historic event: We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to fill the following roles General staff for: Desks Ushers Runners Event coordinators Translators Photographers Contact Izzy at carnwath@immaf.org if you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity. ABOUT THE IMMAF The IMMAF is is the recent international governing body for MMA, formed from within the global MMA community for the protection and development of the sport and is a not-for-profit organization. See http://www.immaf.org/for more information.

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).