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Las Vegas Nevada, September 21, 2009 – 
Tuff-N-Uff’s “Future Stars of MMA” card Friday night delivered a night of non stop thrills and action as amateur fighters from all over the country came to test their skills.
The crowd was treated to a full display of MMA techniques including stunning submissions and spectacular knock outs.
Two amateur titles fights highlighted the action as featherweight Champion Chris Holdsworth defended his title with a first round TKO of Cameron Ramirez, and Jerry Shapiro claimed the 4 man bantamweight tournament title with a slick submission victory over Maurice Centers.
Also on display were Casey Miliken 45 sec submission victory over Rob Isenor, and Stephanie Webber’s dominant performance over Patricia Vidonik.
Official Results:
- Casey Miliken defeated Rob Isenor via submission (rear naked choke), round 1
- Brandon Sheard defeated Brett Miller via TKO (punches), round 1
- Gor Mnatsakanyan defeated Victor Henry by judges’ decision
- Jesse Bowler defeated Andrew Strebel by submission (rear naked choke), round 1
- Sarah D’Alelio defeated Emma Bush by unanimous decision
- Jason Walraven defeated Patrick Begin via unanimous decision
- Jermaine Thompson defeated James Kytosaho by TKO (punches), round 1
- Sonie Megia defeats Eric Bosley by KO (Strikes)
- Rob Anderson defeated Eric Center via unanimous decision
- Chris Holdsworth defeated Cameron Ramirez via TKO (punches)
- Stephanie Webber defeated Patricia Vidonik by unanimous decision
- Zach Conely defeated Matt Lagou via unanimous decision.
- Jerry Shapiro defeated Maurice Centers Submission (Guillotine Choke) round 1.
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Friday’s September 18th TUFF-N-UFF Event at The Orleans Casts the Spotlight on the Future Stars of Mixed Martial Arts
Tickets on Sale Now For “The Future Stars of MMA” Friday 9/18 at the Orleans Hotel & Casino
LAS VEGAS – September 8, 2009 –
The bright lights of Las Vegas won’t be the only ones shining bright Friday, September 18th as TUFF-N-UFF will again showcase some of the best amateur male and female mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes in bouts at The Orleans Hotel & Casino.
With a little luck, fans in attendance may have the opportunity to watch many go on to become future professional stars. TUFF-N-UFF’s success is based on the fact that it spearheaded the credibility of the amateur MMA scene by being the first promoter to receive sanctioning from the Nevada Athletic Commission. TUFF-N-UFF events are widely recognized as the opportunity for amateur MMA fighters to make the move to the professional level.
By providing a safe outlet to test their skills before becoming professionals, many of the future stars of MMA started their professional fighting careers on a TUFF-N-UFF card.
Some of the top names in MMA have attended TUFF-N-UFF events including Dana White, Reed Harris, Randy Couture, Joe Rogan, Eddie Bravo, Punkass, SkySkrape, Vitor Belfort, Brandon Vera, Kim Couture, Frank Mir, Babalu Sobral, and many more.
Tickets for the event are currently on sale and priced starting at only $25.
To purchase tickets, please call The Orleans Hotel & Casino box office at 702-365-7070 or visit the event website at www.tuffnuff.net. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the first bout is set to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Media Contact: Jeff Meyer Vice-President, Tuff-N-Uff 888.965.8833 jeff@tuffnuff.net
Tuff N Uff Future Stars of MMA: USA vs Canada
Las Vegas, Nevada (August 26, 2009)
Top U.S. amateur fighters Square Off Against Canada’s Best. 
One week after a sold out show featuring Ryan Couture, the son of legendary fighter Randy Couture, Tuff N Uff Productions is proud to present USA vs Canada at the Orleans Hotel and Casino at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 28th, the day before UFC 102.
The evening’s matches will feature 7 rising fighters from north of the border matched up against fighters from the best gyms in the U.S. Representing team Canada will be Jesse Gross, George Abdallah, Derek Freeman, Bryan Fedynyszyn, Forrest Cable and female fighter Bobbi-Jo Dalziel.
Team USA will consist of John Gorton from Team Quest, Jonathon Roberts from Striking Unlimited Gym, Kawaka Lagasca from Warrior training center, Marcus Dalton from Hawaiin fighting arts, James Kytosaho from Wand Fight Team and female sensation Moa Palmer from Team Oyama.
There is no doubt that many of the aspiring fighters will look to emulate Ryan Couture’s exciting win at last weeks Tuff-N-Uff show, in hopes of catching the eye of the many MMA talent scouts and matchmakers in attendance.
Tickets are still available starting at as little as $25 and can be purchased at the Orleans Arena box office.
Click Tuff-N-Uff for more information.
Vendetta Fighting Championship Announces “A Night of Vengeance”
September 5th, 2009 from the Renaissance Resort and Casino, Aruba!! Oranjestad (Aruba) -
It is one of those highlight reels that nobody seems to forget, unfortunately for Matt Serra, Shonie Carter with his spinning backfist buckling Serra’s legs and knocking him out unconscious.
Carter’s career in MMA has been highlighted by his awkward but effective style as well as his unique personality and seemingly great sense of humor. He is a man that seems calm under pressure both in and out of the cage. On September 5th, 2009, Shonie Carter will step into the cage with another worthy contender in Derek Noble; combined these guys have close to 100 fights.
Nobel, boasting a win over Thiago Alves earlier in his career, is looking to prove he is capable of handling the task ahead of him. Both men will be coming in at a catch weight 175lbs and we expect a great show from start to finish.
The featured fight of the card is the stacked 8 man tournament featuring fighters such as Team Quest’s Aaron Stark; Carmello Marrero, Rage in the Cage Champion; Richard Hale; Heavy hitter Antwain Britt; Anjelo Araujo; undefeated Rodney Wallace; as well as two of Aruba’s own bad boys, Fierce Striker Evan Nedd, and the self-proclaimed toughest man in the Caribbean, Gregory Milliard.
You said you wanted to see some female fight action – and we’re delivering! On the card are two tough but beautiful women: Sarah Ward-Maloy, a hard-hitting fighter who is fresh off of her loss at the SuperDome in New Orleans against Ivana Coleman and out to prove herself against BJJ specialist, Rosa Columbo, from Team Rage in the Cage out of Arizona.
Featured on Fox Sports South, this card will be anything but uneventful, and we expect fireworks in Aruba September 5th! The incredible Dean of the Liver Shot, Bas Rutten, will serve as the Commentator. Come join in the fun and fanfare!
Like Father, like Son – Ryan Couture looks to be a natural himself at the sport his hall-of-fame father has dominated for more than a decade. Couture was triumphant in his last fight for Tuff-N-Uff, defeating Art Martinez by rear naked choke in the second round.
Couture will face a scrappy opponent in this fight when the takes on Jimmy Spicuzza. Spicuzza (3-1) has finished all three of wins by way of KO or submission. Spicuzza has been calling for this high-profile fight and both will look to end this scrap early when they rumble in the ring.
Spicing up the fight card will be the return of PLAYBOY’S former Playmate of the Year 2004, LaTasha Marzolla. LaTasha boasts much more then beauty though. What started out as Muay Thai lessons to stay fit led to this vicious vixen racking up a Muay-Thai record of 9-3.
Marzolla made her MMA debut in May of this year, defeating Christy Tada by corner stoppage at the end of round 1 under the Tuff-N-Uff banner. She was supposed to be fighting on the promotions July fight card, but her broken nose sustained in her last fight did not heal in time.
In a 135lb title defense, a rubber match meets the road as Jimmy Jones (Xtreme Couture) defends his bantamweight belt against the all-too-familiar Chris Brady (Legends). Brady will look to settle the score, and get his belt back, which he lost to Jones via triangle choke in their second battle. The fireworks between these two will surely ignite the crowd.
All told, Tuff-N-Uff is featuring over twenty action-packed fights, including 2 female bouts. Many of the top gyms across the country will have their protégés compete including: Xtreme Couture, Striking Unlimited, Warrior Training, Cobra Kai, and more.
Tickets for this sure-to-entertain event are currently on sale and affordably priced – starting at only $25. To purchase tickets, please call The Orleans Hotel & Casino box office at 702-365-7075 or visit the event website at www.tuffnuff.net. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the first bout
set to begin at 7:00 p.m.
