By Katrina Belcher (KatrinaBelcher@mmaratings.net)
Tuff-N-Uff and MTX Audio Present FIGHT NIGHT III – Live at the Riviera Hotel & Casino
in Las Vegas, Nevada
Looks like the Meyer Brothers and Tuff ‘n Uff have done it again. Working with MTX Audio, Friday night will feature a 14 Bout Fight Card complete with headline fights by Larry Mir and Ryan Couture. You can figure out who these guys are related to if you have been following MMA for a while.
"There will be some great MMA action at our next big event on the Las Vegas Strip,” said Barry Meyer, President and Founder of Tuff-N-Uff. “We are getting some of the top future stars of MMA to fight for bragging rights as the premier champions of Fight Night III."
In the 155 pound fight, Ryan Couture of Xtreme Couture fame puts his 3-2 record on the line against Joe “Hollywood” Tussing of Team Warrior Concepts.
Next, fans at the event will get to see Larry Mir, cousin of former UFC Champion Frank Mir, fight Chris Barden of Wand Fight Team in the 145 pound bout. Barden is currently undefeated, and in his last fight Barden knocked out his opponent at 1:40 in the first round.
The card also features the Bowler brothers, Jesse and “Colt 45”, both of Filipino MMA, in two separate fights. See an interview of Jesse Bowler back in September 2009 below.
Mixed Martial Arts Videos on Purefight
Finally Gil Guardado of California risks his perfect 5-0 fight record against John Gorton of Team Quest in a 155 pound battle. See the video below of Gorton’s last fight at Tuff-N-Uff on June 1st, 2009.
Mixed Martial Arts Videos on Purefight
“We are pulling out all the great fights to highlight our return to the Las Vegas Strip at Fight Night III,” Meyer said. “This event was private the last two years and this year’s should sell out quick. We should also have some great celebrities in the crowd such as Randy "The Natural" Couture, Frank Mir, Wanderlei Silva and many more!”
If you are interested in No-Gi grappling, Tuff-N-Uff and MTX Audio will also host an open tournament on Saturday, January 9th, starting at 10 a.m. at the Riviera Hotel & Casino. Participant preregistration for the event ends on January 6 and admission to the event will be $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, please visit the GrapplingX website here.
How to Get Tickets
Tickets for Fight Night III are currently on sale and priced starting at only $25. To purchase tickets, please visit the Tuff ‘N Uff site or Battle Pass. Doors to the Riviera Hotel & Casino Grande Ballroom open at 6 p.m. with the first bout starting at 7 p.m. Las Vegas Nutrition Centers across the Las Vegas Valley will also have tickets available at a discounted rate.
Tuff-N-Uff Productions: This organization was founded in 1994 for the purpose of promoting martial arts shows. Over the years Tuff-N-Uff has established itself as an innovator in the fight promotions industry. Tuff-N-Uff received one of the first MMA licenses in Nevada and has since promoted SHOOTO in 2003, the first MMA tournament in Nevada, co-promoted Chuck Norris’ World Combat League, Bodog FIGHT, ADCC North American qualifiers, and was the first to promote amateur MMA in Nevada.
