By Katrina Belcher (KatrinaBelcher@mmaratings.net)
On January 10th, 2010, at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, Tuff-N-Uff and MTX Audio presented FIGHT NIGHT III – a 14 bout fight card, complete with headline fights by Larry Mir and Ryan Couture.
In the 155 pound fight, Ryan Couture of Xtreme Couture fame fought against Joe “Hollywood” Tussing of Team Warrior Concepts.
Next, fans saw Larry Mir, cousin of former UFC Champion Frank Mir, fight Chris Barden of Wand Fight Team in the 145 pound bout.
The card also featured the Bowler brothers, Jesse and Colt “45”, both of Filipino MMA in two separate fights.
Before the fights, Barry Meyer, President and Founder of Tuff-N-Uff, said: “We are pulling out all the great fights to highlight our return to the Las Vegas Strip at Fight Night III.” Per Meyer: “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!”
To see which fighters had a good time, see the results below!
Fight 1: Joel Black vs. John Hahn
–Hahn wins by TKO (strikes) @ 1:28 of round 1.
Fight 2: Jesse Bowler vs. Dustin Chevalier
–Chevalier wins by KO (punch) @ 16 seconds of round 1.
Fight 3: Shane Larsen vs. Eric Center
–Larsen wins via split decision.
Fight 4: Paul Garcia vs. Charles Lee
–Lee wins by TKO (strikes) @ 58 seconds of round 1.
Fight 5: Colton Bowler vs. Jesse Romero
–Romero wins via unanimous decision.
Fight 6: Tim Bowman vs. Brandon Donnelly
–Bowman wins by TKO (strikes) @ 32 seconds of round 1.
Fight 7: Tommy Gavin vs. Jake Swinney
–Swinney wins by TKO (armbar) @ 1:31 of round 1.
Fight 8: Roman Isbell vs. Scott Kelsey
–Isbell wins via unanimous decision.
Fight 9: Junior Gomez vs. Richard Junio
–Junio wins by TKO (armbar) @ 1:35 of round 1.
Fight 10: Jon Gorton vs. Gil Guardado
–Guardado wins via unanimous decision.
Fight 11: Alex Brooks vs. Justin Vadnais
–Brooks wins by TKO (strikes) @ 44 seconds of round 3.
Fight 12: Maurice Senters vs. Jimmy Jones (135lbs. Title Defense)
–Jones wins by TKO (strikes) @ 2:43 of round 1.
Fight 13: Anastacio Cruz vs. Larry Mir
–Mir wins by TKO strikes @ 35 seconds of round 1.
Fight 14: Joe Tussing vs. Ryan Couture
–Couture wins by TKO (rear-naked choke) @ 1:07 of round 1.
For more info: 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.
