Tuff-N-Uff is the longest tenured amateur MMA promotion in the world and their partnership with the UFC has led to increased involvement with this weeks International Fight Week in Las Vegas, NV.
Tuff-N-Uff MMA will host a full card of fights on Thursday, July 3rd and their president Jeff Meyer is very excited about the opportunities this week holds:
“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.”
The fight card for July 3rd is stacked with amazing fights:
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)
Tuff-N-Uff is also partnering with the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) to host the MMA World Championships during IFW.
“At Tuff-N-Uff, we’ve always strived to put on the best amateur events in the nation,” Tuff-N-Uff CEO and co-founder Jeff Meyer said. “Now we’re extremely excited to partner with the IMMAF and welcome in the best amateur fighters in the world in order to crown true world champions. This is going to be an incredible event and memorable for both fans and competitors alike.”
The President of IMMAF is welcomig the experience that Tuff-N-UFF brings to the table.
“We can’t underestimate the importance of having a strong partner in the practical execution of the World Championships. It is a sports event that will demand a lot from everyone involved and we’re positive that “Tuff-N-Uff”, with their experience and expertise, are more than up for the task” says IMMAF President Bertrand Amoussou.
Tuff-N-Uff has a lot on it’s plate this week but there isn’t an organization more equipped to host a huge MMA function in Las Vegas. If you are in town make sure you check out one of the many IFW events going on.