Tuff-N-Uff's Tuff Girls FIght Results
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 1:47 pm
"Tuff Girls" Makes MMA History in Las Vegas
Vegas™ First Female MMA Card Features 10 Exciting Battles
Las Vegas, Nevada (July 10, 2009)
Proving that brains, brawn and beauty mix, Tuff Girlsfought to a packed house at the Orleans Arena where 20 female mixed martial arts warriors battled in the amateur ranks. Promoted by Tuff-N-Uff, the nation's premiere amateur mixed martial arts organization, Tuff Girls was the first all-female MMA card in Las Vegas history.
"We made history tonight with the largest attended female MMA event in Las Vegas history," said Barry Meyer, president of Tuff-N-Uff Productions of the 4,000 plus attendees. "We provided exciting matchups that featured some of the top talent in
the United States. Women have a place in MMA and have the talent to back it up."
In the evening's first bout Tamara Riley of Team Asylum (Phoenix, AZ) evened her
record at 1-1 with an unanimous decision over Michelle Velebit (0-1) of Team Girls
(Portland, OR) in the 135 lbs. weight class.
At 145 lbs., Autumn Richardson of Team Quest (Vista, CA) scored her first victory
(1-0) with a TKO at 41 seconds in the third round over Holly Dixon (0-1) of
Freestyle MMA (Mesa, AZ).
The 170 lbs. match featuring Brooke Guidry (1-1) Xtreme Couture (Las Vegas, NV)
versus Latoya Walker (0-0) Team XFC (Austin, TX) was ruled a no contest due to
referee stoppage.
During the evenings fourth bout Paige Zio of Gracie Fighter (Oakland, CA) moved her
record to a perfect 2-0 with a second round TKO over Kiley Martin (0-1) of Team
Girls (Portland, OR) in the 135 lbs. weight class.
At the 140 lbs. weight class, Stephanie Webber of Victory Athletics (Seattle, WA)
moved her record to 3-2 with an arm bar submission of Robin Hartman (2-3) of Team
Pedro Sauer (Roanake VA).
After the intermission, Amanda LaVoy (4-1) of American Karate & Kickboxing Academy
(Monroe, OH) scored a unanimous decision over MaEisha Lowe (3-2) of Morse Jiu Jitsu
(Henderson, KY) at the 135 lbs. weight class.
Amanda Wilcoxen (3-0) of Morgan MMA (Toledo, OH) beat Courtney Stowe (1-2) of 10TH
PLANET JJ (SPRINGFIELD, MO) in a unanimous decision in 155 lbs. weight class.
In the 125 lbs. weight class, Ivana Coleman (4-2) Gladiator Academy (Slidell, LA)
won a split decision over Lauren Feldman (5-2) FFADC NEW YORK, NY.
Kate McGray 1-0 Legends MMA (Los Angeles, CA) won a unanimous decision over
Gabriella Lakoczky (0-1) Xtreme Couture (Las Vegas, NV) at 120 lbs. weight class.
In the main event, Moa Palmer (4-1) Team Oyama (Irvine CA) scored a first round
knockout of Patricia VanDermeer BUCKLEY MMA (Canada) (2-1) in the 145 lbs weight class.
A portion of the proceeds from this event went to help Jessica Bednark. Bednark is
a professional MMA fighter who suffered a ruptured artery in her brain while training.
On August 22, Tuff-N-Uff will host The Future Stars of MMA featuring Ryan
Couture, son of MMA legend Randy Couture, Larry Mir, cousin of former UFC champion
Frank Mir, and former Playboy playmate Latasha Marzolla. Tickets may be purchased
by calling 702.284.7777, online at http://www.orleansarena.com or in person at the Orleans
Arena box office located at 4500 West Tropicana Avenue at Arville Road.
About Tuff-N-Uff:
Founded in 1994, Tuff-N-Uff Productions is the nation's premiere amateur MMA
organization. Tuff-N-Uff is a proving ground for amateur fighters providing an
unparalleled outlet for up and coming fighters. Tuff-N-Uff has helped launch the
MMA careers of pros such as Jon Fitch and Aaron Riley. Tuff-N-Uff strives to help
the younger generation of fighters pursue their dreams of becoming professional MMA
athletes through the development of individual athletic skills, work ethic,
discipline, sportsmanship, self-respect and pride. For more information visit
http://www.tuffnuff.net.
Vegas™ First Female MMA Card Features 10 Exciting Battles
Las Vegas, Nevada (July 10, 2009)
Proving that brains, brawn and beauty mix, Tuff Girlsfought to a packed house at the Orleans Arena where 20 female mixed martial arts warriors battled in the amateur ranks. Promoted by Tuff-N-Uff, the nation's premiere amateur mixed martial arts organization, Tuff Girls was the first all-female MMA card in Las Vegas history.
"We made history tonight with the largest attended female MMA event in Las Vegas history," said Barry Meyer, president of Tuff-N-Uff Productions of the 4,000 plus attendees. "We provided exciting matchups that featured some of the top talent in
the United States. Women have a place in MMA and have the talent to back it up."
In the evening's first bout Tamara Riley of Team Asylum (Phoenix, AZ) evened her
record at 1-1 with an unanimous decision over Michelle Velebit (0-1) of Team Girls
(Portland, OR) in the 135 lbs. weight class.
At 145 lbs., Autumn Richardson of Team Quest (Vista, CA) scored her first victory
(1-0) with a TKO at 41 seconds in the third round over Holly Dixon (0-1) of
Freestyle MMA (Mesa, AZ).
The 170 lbs. match featuring Brooke Guidry (1-1) Xtreme Couture (Las Vegas, NV)
versus Latoya Walker (0-0) Team XFC (Austin, TX) was ruled a no contest due to
referee stoppage.
During the evenings fourth bout Paige Zio of Gracie Fighter (Oakland, CA) moved her
record to a perfect 2-0 with a second round TKO over Kiley Martin (0-1) of Team
Girls (Portland, OR) in the 135 lbs. weight class.
At the 140 lbs. weight class, Stephanie Webber of Victory Athletics (Seattle, WA)
moved her record to 3-2 with an arm bar submission of Robin Hartman (2-3) of Team
Pedro Sauer (Roanake VA).
After the intermission, Amanda LaVoy (4-1) of American Karate & Kickboxing Academy
(Monroe, OH) scored a unanimous decision over MaEisha Lowe (3-2) of Morse Jiu Jitsu
(Henderson, KY) at the 135 lbs. weight class.
Amanda Wilcoxen (3-0) of Morgan MMA (Toledo, OH) beat Courtney Stowe (1-2) of 10TH
PLANET JJ (SPRINGFIELD, MO) in a unanimous decision in 155 lbs. weight class.
In the 125 lbs. weight class, Ivana Coleman (4-2) Gladiator Academy (Slidell, LA)
won a split decision over Lauren Feldman (5-2) FFADC NEW YORK, NY.
Kate McGray 1-0 Legends MMA (Los Angeles, CA) won a unanimous decision over
Gabriella Lakoczky (0-1) Xtreme Couture (Las Vegas, NV) at 120 lbs. weight class.
In the main event, Moa Palmer (4-1) Team Oyama (Irvine CA) scored a first round
knockout of Patricia VanDermeer BUCKLEY MMA (Canada) (2-1) in the 145 lbs weight class.
A portion of the proceeds from this event went to help Jessica Bednark. Bednark is
a professional MMA fighter who suffered a ruptured artery in her brain while training.
On August 22, Tuff-N-Uff will host The Future Stars of MMA featuring Ryan
Couture, son of MMA legend Randy Couture, Larry Mir, cousin of former UFC champion
Frank Mir, and former Playboy playmate Latasha Marzolla. Tickets may be purchased
by calling 702.284.7777, online at http://www.orleansarena.com or in person at the Orleans
Arena box office located at 4500 West Tropicana Avenue at Arville Road.
About Tuff-N-Uff:
Founded in 1994, Tuff-N-Uff Productions is the nation's premiere amateur MMA
organization. Tuff-N-Uff is a proving ground for amateur fighters providing an
unparalleled outlet for up and coming fighters. Tuff-N-Uff has helped launch the
MMA careers of pros such as Jon Fitch and Aaron Riley. Tuff-N-Uff strives to help
the younger generation of fighters pursue their dreams of becoming professional MMA
athletes through the development of individual athletic skills, work ethic,
discipline, sportsmanship, self-respect and pride. For more information visit
http://www.tuffnuff.net.